The Sun.
London, England, 1840-02-10 00:00:00

THE ROYAL WEDDING CARE.

A select few have been gratified with a sight of the
Royal wedding cake at the apartments of the confectionery
n St. James's Palace. This important piece of the appli-
ances of the Royal nuptials is the result of the labours and
taste of Mr John C. Mauditt, the yeoman confectioner of
the Royal Household, and it does great credit to the skill
of the artist. If it be not quite so elaborate in the deco-
rations as if a professed modeller had been employed, there
is a simplicity and chasteness in the design of the orna-
mental parts well becoming the auspicious occasion, and
highly to the credit of the yeoman confectioner. Of the
ingredients of the cake itself it is impossible to speak
from any experience of the taste ; but it is described as
consisting of the most exquisite compounds of all the
rich things with which the most expensive cakes can be
composed, mingled and mixed together into delightful
harmony by the most elaborate science of the con-
fectioner. This Royal cake weighs nearly three hun-
dred pounds weight. It is three yards in circumfer-
ence, and about fourteen inches in depth or thickness.
It is covered with sugar of the purest white ; on the top
is seen the figure of Britannia in the act of blessing the
illustrious bride and bridegroom, who are dressed some-
what incongruously in the costume of ancient Rome.
These figures are not quite a foot in height ; at the feet
of his Serene Highness is the effigy of a dog, said to de-
note fidelity ; and at the feet of the Queen is a pair of
turtle doves, denoting the felicities of the marriage state.
A Cupid is writing in a volume expanded on his knees
the date of the day of the marriage, and various other
Cupids are sporting and enjoying themselves as such inte-
resting little individuals generally do. These little figures
are well modelled. On the top of the cake are numerous
bouquets of white flowers tied with true lovers' knots of
white satin riband, intended for presents to the guests at
the nuptial breakfast. This elegant emblem of the felici-
ties of marriage will be placed on the breakfast table of
the Queen at Buckingham Palace at the breakfast which
i Ito succeed the Ceremonies in the Chapel Royal.

39, Albemarle-street, Piccadilly, and 96, Cheap-
side, corner of Lawrence-lane.—The Messrs S. and B. SOLO-
MONS, Opticians and Aurists to the Royal Family, are happy to
inform the public that, after thirty years' practice, they have suc-
ceeded in effecting a most important improvement for D,!afness and
Defective Vision. Their Invisible Voice Conductor is constructed
upon such a principle, that when fixed in the ears it is not per-
ceived, and in company most severe cases of deafness are not in the
least perceptible. The Messrs. Solomons are highly gratified to find
that numerous individuals of the highest respectability are daily call.
trig to express their feelings ofgratitude for the great benefit they have
derived. Their n..wly-invented Spectacle Lenses give immediate
relief to weak, dim, and imperfect vision. It is particularly ne-
cessary to observe that the Messrs. S. have no connection with per.
sons of ..he same name, nor with any one who have and who are
daily endeavouring to imitate',: ro ; their valuable improvements
in the material are secrets to themselves, and are role!), confined
to their establishment, 96, Cheapside, corner of Lawrence-lane, and
39, Albermarle.street.—No travellers are employed.
One hundred guineas have been sent to Capt.
Clegg, of the Huddersfield, by a few of the merchants and un-
and distribute
derwriters of ttithe otis city,her fifty am with a request that he would retain fifty,
among his officers and crew.—
Captain Clegg has acknowledged the receipt of the donation.—
Scots Time!.
THE CHARTIST DUFFY.--This person, who
was cemn itted to York Castle last week from Sheffield for a
conspiracy, is the one who excited so much attention some years
ago at the county election, when Mr. (now Lord) Brougham
was the candidate, by his appearing in the York Castle-yard
and other parts of the city, with his persan blacked and meek
chains on, representing the manacled negro, in whose cause he
made long harangues.—Halifax Guardian.
The Duke and Duchess of-Beaufort left Beau-
fort House yesterday afternoon, on their return to Badminton
for the remainder of the hunting season.
The Earl of Car ligAn escorted Prince Albert to
the Fountain Hotel. a Ca iterbury, shortly before two o'clock
yesterday. The Pt ir.ce attended divine service at the Cathe-
dral in the afierncon. He was to remain at Canterbury last
night, and was to take his departure this morning, about eleven
o'c lock; for London.