The Sun.
London, England, 1838-06-29 00:00:00

WESTMINSTER.

Nlakimi our start from the neighbourhood of Westminster
Abbey, the surroundink- Lulling; were lizhted up in a ta=tilul
and effective style. The Rank° of the Westminster Sessions
/louse sustained a large t tbleau, with Royal cyphers V. R ,
and an imperial star, with laurel branches, diamonds, and ics-
too.ns composed of oil to of ray and appropriately ar-
ranz.,: rayd
:;oloairs.

Io Gm= George-street, the office. of the Commissioners Of
Churches and Charities exho,ited the initials V. R., with a
crown in coloured lamps. The office of the MuniciFal Com-
missioners of Compensation was illuminated in a ld a manner,
as was also the Earl Marshal's office. Ti,at of the Municipal
Corporation Commissioners was a:iorred with a resplendent
star. Lord Bexley's residence exhibited the Royal initials,
a rich crown in relieve, composed of many coloured lamps.
CANNON-ROW.

The office of the East India Board of Control exhibited a
large star con.p sed of party .coloured lamps ; and the
" London Gazette" office a star of many coloured lamps.

COC'KSPUR-STREET.

Coeltspur street was brilliantly illuminated. Pontet, snuff
parvuvor to the Royal Family, di played a radiate] gas s:ar of
the order' of the garter, and wreaths. N. 12, Main, sh:rt-
maker, the initials V. IL, surmounted by an imperial projecting
crown awl star in gas.

Mr. Dalton, publisher, No. 28, a magnificent gas star,
having in the centre an unique imperial crown.
The Union Clubhouse a gorgeously gemmed imperial crown
en a crimson cushion, supportei by a most ele,ant star, baying
on either side the initial letters V.R., encircled Letween two
wreaths of laurel.
PALL-MALL EAST.

itie=srs. Paul and Dominic Colnaghi, her Majesty's print-
sellers, a mo-t rLanificent large star of the Order of the
Garter, having the motto of the order " Iloni snit qui mal y
pease" round the centre, surmounted by a splendid imperial
crown, and supported by a wreath of ross and lilies. .
The University Club House—A splendid large imperial
crown, tastefully jewelled with jem-eoloured lamps, sup-
port( d by a star of the Order cf the Garter, halving on either
side the Ro:, al initials in amber-coloured lamps.
The Royal Academy ( National Gallery).—The extensiva
front portico was one b!az2 of light, the pillars and pediment
being most tastefully hung with variegated lamps.
The Society of British Artists, in Suff,lk-street, and Mr.
Cooper, each a large crown in variegated lamps.
The. Speaker's house in Carltonhouse-terrace exhibited a
star with the Royal cyphers. The Russian Ambassador's re-
s Hence next door, was most superbly illuminated with yellow
lamps from the top to bottom, having also a transparency of
the Russian royal arms, and other devices. Several of the
adjoining mansions were likewise illuminated.
PALL MALL.

The Oxford and Cambridge University Club, an immense
radiated star, upwards of twenty feet in diameter, having in
the centre the Royal initials V. R., surmounted by a promi-
nent imperial crown of great magnitude. On either side of
the star was a very extensive scroll work, extending over the
whole of the balcony, the entire being in brilliant gas. It had
a very neat appearance, and was much admired.
The Alliance Club-house, a most superb crown in varie-
gated lamps, supported by a Brunswick star, with on either
side her Majesty's initials, V. R., in pure white lamps.
The Ordnance-office, a most unique and extensive
nation, consisting of upwards of 60,000 lamps. In the con-
tra of the building over the portico was a shield containing
the arms of the Ordnance Department, consisting of three
pieces of artillery and time balls, above which was a most
Leautiful illustration of Purity in the representation of the
opening of a white rcse, the whole being surmounted by an
imperial crown of great magnitude, curiously jewelled with
ruby, emerald, topaz, and pearl-coloured lamps. On either
side of the crown was a star of the Order of the Garter,
with, below them, another shield encircled by banners.
Between both were the words " Victoria Regina," in
Roman characters, at full length, on a crimson and
blue drapery, extending the whole length of the centre
of the building. On the front of the right wing was a
large star of the Order of St. Patrick, having in the centre
the shamrock, encircled by wreaths of laurel and oak leaves.
On the left wing was a star of the Order of the Thistle, bear-
ing the national emblem in the centre, encircled by a similar
wreath. Underneath each was the representation of a large
piece of ordnance and a pile of shot. On either side of the
wings were two firelocks crossed, and over them two Impe-
rial stars. Arranged with great taste, against the sides of the
adjoining buildings on either side, as well as on the roof of
the Ordnance Office, and on the gallery in front, were a num-
ber of flags and colours of different nations and descriptions,
which gave the whole a most magnificent and unrivalled
appearance.
The Travellers' Club House, an illumination of a most
chaste description, consisting of small white lamps most taste-
fully arranged round the numerous windows of the extensive
building and over the pediments and sides of the grand en-
trance. The light reflected on the crimson seats and drapery
of the gallery beneath gave it a very pretty effect, and it was
also much admired for its neatness.

The Carlton Club.—A most brilliant projecting imperial
crown, supported by the Royal initials V. 12., having on either
side wreaths of laurel ; the whole lighted with gas.
The Athenrcurn Club-house.—A large bulging British
crown, surmounting a very massive and ingeniously arranged
scroll-work, consisting of the rose, shamrock, and thistle in-
tertwined together, and having on either side a star of large
magnitude, with the Royal cipher V. R. on a raised ground in
the centre of each, the whole in brilliant gas.
The Senior United Service Club-house.—A large bulging
British crown, tastefully gemmed with lamps of ruby and eme-
rald colours, having on oithrr side a large star (naval and mi-
litary) and supported by the Royal initials V. R. in pure
white lamps, around which waa a tastefully arranged wreath of
variegated lamps.
ST. JAMES'S-SQUARE.

Lord Lichfield's, No. 13, a large imperial crown curiously
gemmed with jewels of various coloured lamps, having under-
neath the Royal initials, V. R., and a lozenge on either side
in gold-coloured lamps.
The Army and Navy Club-house, a most splendid display of
gas, covering, the whole front of the house. It consisted of a
pyramid, indicating strength, on the summit of which, on a
beautifully illuminated ground, was emblazoned the arms of
the club, encircled by wreaths of laurels, surmounted by an
imperial crown, having a cross, the top emblematical of
Church and State, on either side was a naval and military flag,
and underneath ber Majesty's name, " Victoria," in a straight
line, from which were pendent along the front of the balcony
festoons of dowers, the lily being in the centre, to indicate
purity. It had a most brilliant light, and was much admired.
The Parthenon Club-house—A most brilliant illumination,
consisting of an imperial projecting crown, having on either
side a lozenge in variegated lamps, supported by the Royal
initials V.R., having a star of Brunswick in the centre, the
whole being encircled by laurel wreaths. On either side of
the portico over the entrance was a splendid diamond of varie-
gated lamps with a circle of laurel in front, and along the
balcony was a beautifully rich scroll-work of the roso, sham-
rock, and thistle entwined together, which was much ad-
ed.
The Wyndham Club House.—A magnificent imperial crown,
surmounting a star of the O. der of the Garter, with, under-
neath, the Royal initials V. R., in gas.
The Stable-yard, ( St. James's Palace.)—The Duke of
Sutherland's.—A most splendid illumination of variegated
lamps, covering nearly the entire of the three extensive fronts
of the building. Over the grand entrance was an enormous
crown, surmounted by the ball and cross, in beautifully vat ie.
gated lamps. The crown was full 20 feet in height, and was
supported by the Royal initials V. R., ten feet high, in gold
coloured lamps. On the side fronts in St. James's and tie
Green Parks were also similar devices.
ST. JAMES'S-STREET.
The Guards' Club-house,•a most brilliant gas illumination,
covering nearly the whole frontage, consisting of the Royal
initials V. R., surmounted by an imperial projecting British
crowx, and supported by a granade, with on either side a
star, being the emblems of the three regiments of Guards.
Creckford's Club-house, over the spacious gallery, which
during the day had been occupied by a most brilliant assem-
blage of beauty and fashion, were encircled by tastefully ar-
ranged laurel wreaths, the words Victoria Regina in Roman
characters, six feet high, illuminated with gold-coloured
lamps, and extending along the whole length of frontage.
VVllite'a Club-house, the Royal initials V. R., in pure
white lamps, supported anti encircled by tastefully arranged
wreaths of laurel, in green and geld coloured lamps, and sur-
mounted by a large projecting Regal crown in veriegated
lamps.
The St. James's Club-house ( Bond's), a brilliant display
of gas, consisting of a large bulging imperial crown, sur-
mounting the initial letters V. R., curiously intertwined, laurel
wreaths encircling the whole.
i3oodle's Club-house, a very splendid illumination, consist-
ing of the Royal initials, V. R., in script characters,
having in the centre the star of the Order of the Garter ; the
whole being encircled and supported by elegantly arranged
laurel wreaths of gieen and ruby lamps ; the front of the bal-
cony, which runs the whole length of the extensive building,
being also most tastefully decorated with lozenges and festoons
of gold-coloured lamps.
Arthur's Club-house, the initial
ith letters V. R. having in the
centre a large Brunswick star, w double wreaths of laurel
intertwined together ; the whole in brilliant gas.
Brookes's Club-house, a large projecting crows, uniquely
gemmed with ruby and other coloured lamps, surmounting the
Royal initials V. U., having a Brunswick star in the centre,
the whole being encircled and supported by wreaths of laurel
and tastefully arraneed festoons of variegated lamps.
The Albion Club-house, the Royal initials, V. R., having
in the centre a large St. George's star, surmounted by a large
Imperial crown, beautifully jewelled with ruby and emerald
coloured lamps.
The St. James's Hotel, a splendid large star of the Order
of the Garter, brilliantly lighted with gas.

COVENTRY-STREET.
Messrs. Feu!ding, Stratton, and Wilson, linendraper3,
a very magnificent star, in brilliant gas, with the motto around,
" Honi suit qui mal y pens,."
Messrs. Lambert and Rawlings, Jewellers, the letters V. R.,
surmounted by a magnificent star, in giu.
PRINCE'S-STREET.
Mr. Hamlet, a inet splendid radiated star, surrounded by
the motto " Hoed soit qui sY3al y pense," and surmounted by
an imperial crown; beneath, and ei..tending along the entire
length of the house, were large scrolls, all In brilliant gas.
01,11 hURLINGTON-STREET.
The Earl of Ilchester, large star of the Order of the
Garter, surmounting the initiat.i
7. R., with festoons in
coloured lamps.
Cour.t Loweaielm, the Swedish Amkssador, the Swedigh
arms, surmounted by as imperial Swedish crown, the wholo
encircled by laurel wreaths, with the Royal initials V. R. on
either side, ia.c't)lptared lamps.

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Covent-garden Theztre.—A large imperial crown, with the
letters " V. R." in gas.
The Haymarket .rheatre.—" V. R.," sur,nounted by an
imperial crown, in coloured lamps.
St. James's Theatre.—The Royal initials, with a magnifi-
cent ercwn in gas.

New Strand Theatre.—A pediment supported by four Co-
rintiiirm pillars, and surmounted by an imperial crown, and in
the centre a transparency.
Astle3's.—A crown, with the letters " V. IL" and sur-
rounded by flags and banners.

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The Royal College cf Surgeons, Lineo
very large projecting croon, over her Majesty's initials, and
underneath a splendid star, in variegated lamps.
The Foundling Hospital.--A handsome star between the
letters " V. R.," and underneath, in large letters the word
"patron" in variegated lamps.