The Sun.
London, England, 1838-07-01 00:00:00

GR OSVENO-PIACE.
Barbw:trunchansen (the Hanoverian ambassador), No.
44—A splendid White horse, the emblem of Hanover, wieh,
over the entrance, a large pr(Jninenl British Crown in var4*
gated lamps, encircled by laurel wreaths.

BF.LGR.AVE-SQUARE.
The Duke of Bedfoid. No. 6—The Crown of Englaiol,
most elegantly jewelled, with gem-coloured lamps, si4-
mounting the royal initials V.H., in gold-coloured lampS.',:
OLD BURLINGTON STREET,
Count Lowenheilm, the Swedish ambassador, No. :30—
The Swedish Arms, surmounted by an imperial Swedish
Crown, the whole encircled by laurel wreaths, with the
royal initials, V. R., on either side in coloured lamps.
- PORTLAND PLACE,
Marshal Soult's, the French ambassador, No. 50—An
lumination which covered almost the entire front of the
house, consisting of an - enormous. Shield, representing the
arms of France, in the centre of WhiCh were the initials
L. P., surrounded by the motto `llonneur et Patrie,7 and
encircled by very large branches of Laurel Wrqaths ; on
each side'were rows of tri-coloured flags, and on the trip the
Imperial Crown of France, the whole surmounted by her
Majesty's initials, V. R.. in variegated lan-IPN.
The Russian ambassador's,- No. 23—A very large Spread
Eagle, in white hunps, holding in one claw a spof of myrtle,
and in the other a fleur-de-lis ; a half-circle, composed of
lozenges, extended over the top. and beneath were Wreaths
of Laurel, with, on either side, the letters V. R., in variegated
lamps.

The Brazilian ambassador. No. 3G, York-terrace, Regents
Park—A large Shield of a green ground, in the centre of
which was the representation of a Globe, in yellow lamps,
surrounded by pure white Stars ; on each side were Wreaths
of Roses, Lilies, and Laurel. On the summit the Imperial
Brazilian Crown, with the royal initials, V. R., in script
characters, with variegated lamps.
The Turkish ambassador's mansion, Sussex-place, Re-
gent's Park—A very large Turkish Star, with the Crescent
and two smaller Stars in the centre, a:rd on either side the
letters V. R. in large script characters, anti surrotinded
,litr;.4 Wreath; of
.I",anret nil in brilliTint
the above WaS a very neat Transparency representing the
Crest of the Sultan.

Ills Excellency Baron de Elome. the Danish ambassador.
No. 72. Portland-place—A very large Crown surmounting
the letters V. R. and on each side a magnificent Star, in
coloured lamps.
Prince Schwarzenberg. the Austrian ambassador. No. 10,
Langham-place—This was, without exception, the most
splendid oil illumination of the night, not only as regards
the devices, but the number-Of lamps used, which amounted
to upWards Of 20.000. Over the portico Was a transparency,
representing the Austrian Arms, on each side were vast
Pyramids, Stars, and Palm trees. Over the transparency
was another immense Pyramid, composed of coloured
lamps, in the centre of which appeared the Austrian Impe.'
real Crown; on each side of the Pyramid was a most superb
Star. completely encircled by Wreaths of 'Laurel. Abov the Crown and Pyramid was another splendid transparency,
on which was emblazoned the English Royal Arms, am,
surmounted by immense scrolls of coloured lamps. At the
base, and along the entire front of the balcony, were the initials of her Majesty, very large, and surrounded by ornat
meats and scrolls of a very gorgeous description. The
whole was surrounded by a framework of four rows of vs,
riegated lamps.
l'rince ESterhazv, Chandos-street, Cavendish-square
A very splendid illumination covering nearly the entire
frontage, and consisting of the royal initials, V. R., encircled
by Laurel Wreaths of a large size. having on either side a
Star. and being of the order of St. George, and the other
of Maria Theresa, the latter having in the centre the
inititials M. T.. the whole surmounted by an immense
perial Crown beautifully jewelled with emerald and ruby-7
coloured lamps.

STRAND.
His Grace the Duke of Northurnherland, Nor
land House—A magnificent Imperial Crown, sr,
the royal initials, and underneath a large St, ,e6r6i
Star, in variegated lamps.
London Tea Company, No. 2—A transparency, havi-,
the words; "The Angel Queen, Huzza!! I !" surrorouled'l,
coloured lamps.
The Lowther Bazaar, No. 35—A large Star, with t royal initials. The house was decorated with flags a banners of various descriptions.
The Sim newspaper-office---A splendid star, with initials V. It, beautifully wreathed in gas. An iminen'
banner, the breadth of the street, with a crown and t.i L-
" Long live the Queen," and a very fine rose, shamrec
thistle to correspond. The banner ivsti contained the
" Coronation Sun." It Was the largest flag ever display':
London, and hail a magnificent effect. -----
*The Globe newspaper-office—A large star, with V, R.
The Courier newspaper-office—The initial V. R ,
with
handsome star between, and surmounted by an imperi'..:
crown, us variegated lamps.
The Gardener's Gazette, and Court Gazette office, No,
343—Two handsome gas star,.
The Morning Pet oflice—An immense imperial Crow
a.
with_entera.fiCand, rub
-cotourcd lamps, encircled by Wreaths of the rese, shiunroc L
and taistle ; beneath were two imperial stars, containing it
the centre the royal initials ; one surrounded by the mutt.
"Hon/ soil qui mul y p,ne ;" the other, " Dieu et soon droit,'
• in coloured and varieg-tted lamps.
The Morning Chronicle office-1411e royal initials, V. R.
on either side of which were very large wreaths of laurel-
hearing on the top very handsome stars of the order of tbi'
Garter. The whole were surmounted by an imperial Crow
in brilliant gas.
Somerset House—The royal initials, in very large cha'
racters, with two enormous stars of the order of the Garlee
and the order of the Thistle,sormonated by an imperial
projecting cr,,wn of extraordiMiry iimensions. The whol
'corn-Posen of brilliant gilS within variegated lumps. This wa
tne of the most sp'endid illuminations of the evennpr. au&
soiled univeral attention.
. The Observer o fth.e letters V. R. very large, in-
cript characters, with a military star in the centre., on'either
'de wreaths of laurel, and a handsome scroll at the button),
n coloured lamps.
Mr. W. H. Smith, stationer, Na. 192—A magnificent
tar of the eriliir of the Garter; in brilliant gas.
Ackermann and Co., 9ti (painted by I+l. F. Lambert)____
he splendid transparency here exhibited in honour or our
,lost Gracious Queen's Coronation has teen de,igned- after
be celebrated pie:ore of her Maje,ty by " tined
namental serell-work by which it is surrounded 'is its the
, chest style of tbe time of Elizabeth, which has tints been
-loosen as being of the era best .assimilatinr with the preseat
minemoration of a maiden reign. The rich stained window
the hack is composed of medal lions, in which. are alter-
;tei the rose, the thistle, and the shamrock, the national
vices of the three kingdoms, now resounding•:with the
;me of their female monarch AboVe the Quiien4s heads
i
•propriately the crOwn, which her Majesty: has :y received, and Over the same way` extenled ri this
band,
th the Motto
' Great and glorious, firm and free,
Still victorious may she be." •
t other motto is underneath the portrait, " Britaia's Pride."
In either side are the royal arms of the British mpire,
supported by the lion and unicorn, and flankedby the
national emblem--our patron saint, the moo St. George,
overcoming the Dragon of Wantley.

THE THEATRES
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emerald a ruby lamps. witli on eit it side, her Majest3's
initials V. R. in gold-coloured lamps, hissing in the centre
a large Star of the order of the Garter, the whole being sup,
pored by Laurel Wreaths. . .
GROSVENOR-SQUARE.
Earl of Alberni:tile's— A splenilid 'projecting Imperial
Crown. curiously jewelled wttlt variegated lamps, siip-
potted by the royal initials in pure white lamps.
Earl of Derby's—An Imperial Crown of great splendour,
beautifully jewelled wi:h variegated lamps, supported by
the royal initials V. R.. m pure white lain ns : the front Jf
the lia7cony being also illurninate.d with tastefully-arranged
festoons of go;d.coloured lamps. . .
NEW BOND-STREET.
The Clarendon Hotel (the residence. of the Prince de
Ugne, the Belgian ambassador extraordinary) was one
mass of light, and one of the mast splendid illuminations
of the evening. It consisted of an ar,ch of the Doric order,
supported IT light pilasters 19 feet li inches high, having
in the centre nit enormous Star of the order of the Garter,
, . bearing the motto," Rani si..it gui tliftt y rense:- in rulAy-
coloured lamps. above and below which were the words" \ ~$•
toria Regina" in large Roman 'characters, in. gold-colour id
lamps ; on either side were two Belgian. Stars, one havine:
ih the centre the initials of the King of Belgian, L. R. and
the other the lion rampant, each bearing the motto;
"L' Union fait la Force" (union is strength); the whole
being siamonnted by an enormous and splendid British
Crown, beautifully jewelled with ruby, emerald, and other
gent-coloured lamrs. The spenduur of the devices attracted
the notice of vast crowds, which rendered that portion of
• street completely impassable.
lib LOWER GROSVENOR-STREET.
TEr Gothic Armoury, No. 3---=A Gothic Niche, brillian4y
illuminated with gas, containing several knights in ancient
armour, which had a very splendid effect.
i
BROOK-STREET, GROSVENOR-SQUARE. .1
Mivart's Hotel--Consisting of four large houses. at which
are residing the Duke de Dessnece and Marquis Mirafiores,
the Spanish envoys extraordinary; the Priece Putbus, the
Prussian envoy, and the Prince de Capita ; was one blaze of
light, and was decidedly the most splendid idurninaion. we
. wanessed'during our perambulations. On the Brook-street
side were five brilliant Stars of various orders, over the par-
lour windows, and two larger ones, one over each portico of
the entrances. Along the balcony, running the whole length
of the extensive premises, were most tastefully-arranged
festoons, with tassels pendant : and at either end of the
house a large Imperial Star, each encircled by large wreaths
of laurel. On the centre of the premises was her Majesty's
name " Victoria," in large characters, and above it the arias
of Spain, eight feet high, surmounted by an Imperial pro-
jecting Crown, five feet high. with four large wreaths of hale'
round them, and on each side a large Brunswick Star. On
the Davis-street side were the arms of Prnssia, and on tie
centre of the house above it a very large Star. On either
side were two Prussian eagles, flaying Crowns On their
heads, and the initials of the King of Prussia and the lit.
ter s F.W.R. on the breast of each. Around each Ea lle
were two wreaths of laurel ; and along the balcony,
as -4
the other side, were festoons with tassels. The wh,,
was lighted with gas.