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

THE CORONATION.

FURTHER PARTICULARS.

THE FAIR IN HYDE-PARK.

Shortly aaer the Procession had passed Apsley-Leese, the
amusements of the fair commenced in geed earnest. We say
an good earnest, because for the last too or three daes
ncss in a partial mariner has b! en going- on. The ;altered ap-
pearance presented to the eye yestesday from that we had
observed on the preceding day, was almost as surprising as
the masses of bncf and ham to which we then refer red ; for
then there were not any swings, scarcely any shows, and appa-
rently but few arrangements made to afford entertainment
other than these of a supportive nature, or for the cultivation
of the disportation cf the human frame in the nily mazes of
the dance.
The lapse of tee'.ve hours, honey( r, worked marvellous re-
sults, and at an early hour it became evident that sleep alone
had not been the object of the fair-makers. A number of
theatres of a minor class had spruna; up, and swings almost
beyond enumeration, had been erected, whilst it had been
arranged that donkey races and several other attractive
pursuits should be added to the originally proposed ob-
jects. Much merriment was afford,d in the course of the
afternosn by a race between donkeys, one of which was ridden
by a sailor. It happened that the sea farer was astride of the
second-best runner, whereupon he took it into his bead that
it would be but proper for him to endeavour to retard the rapid
progress of the foremost animal. No sooner, therefore, did
the idea strike tipcn his mind than lie coolly slippel off his
Own donkey, and running onward, laid hold of the tail of the
cue in advance, with the manifest intention of retarding his
hitherto successful progress. and it was not without very con-
siderable difficulty that " Jack" was made to understand that
be had been guilty of an action for wbieh the .Jockey Club
would have imposed sonic penalty.
During the day a balloon went up from the Green Park,
and another from Vauxhall, as was understood, passed over
the same place. In reference to the ascent of the former, it
was rumoured that Mrs. Graham had met with an accident by
a rapid and unexpected descent.
Af:cr a minute inspection of the arrangements in 113de-
park, it may be said that on the entrance thereto the spec-
tator was introduced to an extraordinary scene ; at the first
glance it appeared as if hostilities and not enjoyments were
about to occupy all, for an immense encampment covered the
crown of the Park from the margin of the tranquil Serpentine
to within a trifling distance of the several main entrances to
the usually tranquil scene. Marquees, tents, booths, of every
form and construction, lay grouped together with, at first, all
the confused appearance of haste and chance; but a closer
survey showed Oat much indeed of military regularity bad
been observed in setting out the grand line of circumvallation,
as well as the almost numberless parallels and intersections of
the interior. And although banners and pennons there were
of every country, tribe, and hue, the breeze that unfurled them
passed over the regions of peaee. Pleasure bad sent forth
her pioneers, and bad occupied the ground to some purpose,
in the provision of every entertainment the most numerous of
her votaries could desire.
Here was visible the result of four days' active and incessant
preparation, to an extent that would puzzle the must indus-
trious and best appointed to clear away, simply, in less than
half that time ; and the whole reflecting the highest credit on
the police, to whom the arrangement of the fair had been con-
fided. Some idea of this labour may be formed when it is
stated that nearly 1,000 boothcs, marquees, tents, st slls, and
other places of accommodation had been erected without any
confusion, squabbling, or well-founded complaint. Hitherto
not an outbreak of violence or violation of decency has occurred,
although it may fairly be computed that in the course of the
day and evening not fewer than several hundred thousand per-
sons of all classes paid it a visit.
At half-past ten o'clock the fireworks were let off in each
park, in thesfollowing ordor, and excited the astonishiLent of
the multitude, who bad gathered to witness the result of the
competition between Messrs. Southby and D'Ernst. The
former providing those for Hyde-park and the latter those
for the Green-park.
1. Battery of Maroons.
2. Coloured fire and four Balloon Mortars.
3, Flight of Rockets, Vb., 400.
4. Two fixed pieces with emblematical designs.
3. Eight Tourbillons.
B. Eight Balloon Mortars.
7. Coloured Rockets, Ilb., 23.-Yellow.
is. Two fixed pieces.
9. Six Pots des Aigrettes.
10. Eight Tourbillons.
11. Coloured Rockets, Alb., 2.3.-Purple.
12. Two fixed pieces.
13. Eight 'Balloon Mortars.
14, Flight of Rockets, ills., 200.
IS, Six Pots des Aigrettes. _
16. Two Fixed Pieces.
17. Eight Tourbillions.
21. Flight of Rockets, 400.
22. Six Pots des Aigrettes.
23. Two Fixed Pieces.
'4. Coloured Rockets, Alb. 33.-Red, and Four Tourbillions.
25. Eight Balloon Mortars.
26. Two Fixed Pieces.
27. Coloured Rockets, Ob. 19.-Changeable, and 6 Pots des
• Aigrettes.
20. Fight Tourbillions and Four Balloon Mortars.
29. Three Fixed Pieces.
30. Flight of Rockets with Coloured Stars, ilb.
4485..-Preen.urple.
31. Ditto ditto -G
32. Ditto ditto 48.-11 W.
33. Three Fixed Pieces.
u'• --not Lights, and Twelve Fans of Roman Candles.
Maroon Ilatte:
36, Tixed Piece, with Fini,h, consisting of 14 Tourbiin.os, 10 Pots
des Aigrettes, 400 Nib s ID. tiockets, 14 Balloon
eortarseamt '2 Nests of Serpents.
To show the number of carriages which had to set down
visitors to the Abe'`eY, we may mention, that the carriages
which were ordered te, proceed (after setting
down) to the
south side of Westminsis?r-bridge, occupied a line from the
Bridge to Kennington-cross (more than a mile.) The car-
riages which were to proceed after setting down their company
to the west side of London, occupied a line extending nearly
to Kensington (a mile and a-half.) The carriages, which
'ere ordered to wait in the Strand (after setting down) ex-
tending (in double lines) to St. .Mary-le-Strand, and the car-
' thages which directed to wait in the Brideage-walk, in
St. James's Park,were occupied the whole line (in double rows) to
Buckingham Palace.

ILLUMINATIONS ON THE ROUTE.
PICCADILLY.
The appearance of this noble street was very imposing.
It was sprinkled with a profusion of stars, crowns, and Royal
initials, in gas and oil. The Duke of Wellington's house
at Hyde-park-corner displayed a brilliant crown, with the
letters V. R. ; and the balcony in front of Devonshire
House was not only illuminated with great splendour, but
was otherwise most tastefully decorated. The effect was
magnificent ; the balcony was perhaps fifty feet inthe length,
ueen" and
along the front were the words Goa' j Q
illuminated in oil lamps.
ST. JAMES'S-STREET.
Although in point of illumination Crockford has on former
occasions made a more splendid exhibition, yet, making allow-
ance for the necessity of providing accommodation for a large
number of the fair and noble to view the procession, the in-
scription " Victoria Regina," in large letters, running alo g
the whole front of the balcony, must he allowed to hare in a
great measure compensated for the absence of the rich and
mostly decorations for which on gala days this Club has been
heretofore remarkable.
11-'bite's and Brookes's were also tastefully illuminated, die-
crown, star, laurel wreaths, and the Royal initials.
But are again the elegant galleries and balconies, adorned
as they wetoa with flags, flowers, and branches of laurel, took
up the place o.f illuminated devices. However, the coup d'ceil
of the whole street ;vas extremely splendid.
Banting's was esinecially worthy of notice, exhibmblitingems a
brilliant star and crown, the initials V. R., and the e
of sincerity and peace. The whole decoration was very
beautiful.
PALL-gALL.
Here also the display cf flags and the tapestried balconies
left less than the usual space for lamps au:i gas jets ; still, we
cannot think that any thing was lost in a-el magnificence of
effect.
The British Institution displayed stars, V. R , and bril-
liant jets of gas round the laurel wreaths which form part
of the architectural ornaments of the building.
The Parthenon, the United University, the Athstenwum, and
the Carlton, were also splendid ; and we mu not forget
Mr. Mott's ingenious and beautiful revolving Star.
The Travellers' Club House was cornices,nillminated with
oil lamps along the mouldings and as if for the
Purpose of showing off, to the greatest advantage, one of
the finest specimens of domestic architecture this metropolis
c in boast of.
The United Service displayed the initials V. R. two stars
—those of the Bath and the 't histle—with laurel wreaths.
In Charing-cross and Pall-mall East there was a very grand
display, every house being brilliantly illuminated, and de-
corated with a profusion of flags and laurel branches.
WHITEHALL AND PARLIAMENT-
The appearance of this line of street was singularly fling-
nifiecnt. The long range of richly adorned bR alcon
inies, bearing
upon their fronts counteless stars, crowns, Royal itials,
laurel branches, surpassed any exhibition of the kind we
ever witnessed ; and the brilliancy of the scene was greatly
‘enhanced by the effect of the National Gallery in the distance,
avltich was (as we might say) architecturally illuminated.
Across the end of Downing.street was thrown a handsome
Triumphal Arch, ering the inscription " ictoria Regina."
Thep Home Office displayed a Crown, V. V
N., and wreaths
of latarel.
The Board of Trade—Festoons in oil lamps.
The Reform Club magnificently illuminated, with " Victo-
xia," the Shamrock, Rose, and Thistle.
The Horse Guarda—two Imperial Stars and a Crown.
The Navy Pay Office—a Crown and Star, V. R.
With the exception of the Board of Ordnance, the Ad-
miralty bore the palm foam rll the buildings in this route. A
handsome balcony was elected upon the screen in front, and
this was adorned with laurel branches in oil ; and on the prin-
cipal facade of the building itself there was a Crown and An-
chor supported by the Union Jack and Royal Standard, in oil
lamps, The effect was truly beautiful.

ANOTISEN ACCOUNT.
The gorgeous pageantry of the State procession wog not
more attractive te the sight-loving multitude during the day
than at night R-are the illuminations, which shed their parti-
coloured and dazzling lustre throughout all the principal
streets and squares of the metropolis, and were continued
through every intersecting thoroughfare until they reached the
subarbau districts, where? tiwogl; less magnificent, they were
scarcely less general.