The Sun.
London, England, 1851-05-01 00:00:00

LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 1, 1851.

bas-relief represent Minerva, Astrologia, Geometries,
Arithmetica, Musics, RheOrica. The centre figure re.
presents Temperance surrounded by the four Elements.
At the bottnm of this plate is an inscription pointing to
the artist. The table is designed by George Stanton, a
young artist in the employ of Mr. 11. Elkington, and a
student in the Birmingham School of Design.
Portrait of her Majesty on Sivres china, size cf life,
half length, by A. Ducluzeau, after a portrait by F. W in-
terhalter. Painted in 1846. .

Portrait of his Royal Highness Prince Albert, on
Sivres china, size of life, half length, painted by A.
Bezinget, after a portrait by F. Winterhalter. Th'se
portraits are exhibited jointly by her Majesty and his
Royal Highness Prince Albert.
A cradle, carved in Turkey boxwood by W. G. Re.
gers. and designed by his son, symbolising the union of
the Royal House of England with that of Ssxe Coburg and
Gotha. One end exhibits in the cf-ntre the armorial
bearings of her Mai- sty the Queen, surrounded by masses
of foliage, natural flowers end birds; on the rocker he-
.,h = he head of " N " ld a.; a beau-

nea is seen t. ox," rc, presentee
tiful sleeping' female. crowned with a garland of poppi.
supported upon bat's wings, and surrounded by the
seven planets.
The other end, on the back of the brad of the cradle,

is devoted to the arms of his Royal Highness Prince
Albert; the shield occupies the centre, and round it,
among the arabesque foliage, the six crests of the Prince
are scattered, with the motto " Treu and fest." Below,
un the rocker, is discovered the head of " Somnus" with
closed eyes, and over the chin a wimple, which, on each
terminates in poppies.
In the interior of the head of the cradle guardian
angels are introduced; and abuse, the royal crown is
I qid, embedded i❑ foliage. The trite s, forming the
most important part of the sides of the body of the
cradle are composed of roses, poppies, conventional
foliage, nutter flee, and birds; while beneath them rise a
variety of pinks, studied from nature. The edges and
the inside of the rockers are enriched with the insignia
of royalty and emblems of repose
Two cut-glass candelabras, manufactured by Messrs.
Oster, of Birmingham.
Axminster carpet, designed by L. Gruner, Esq., and
manufactured by Messrs. Blackmore Brothers, at Wil-
ton, for Messrs. Watson, Ball, and Co.
Axminster carpet, designed by L. Gruner, Esq., and
manufactured at Glasgow, for Mr. Dowbiggen.
A Berlin wool carpet, executed by 150 ladies of Great
Britain. The dimensions of this carpet are 30 feet in
the length, and 20 in breadth. The carpet has been
produced in the following manner :—The pattern, ori-
ginally designed and painted by the artist, has been
subdivided into detached squares, which have been
worked by different ladies, and on their completion the
squares have been re-united, so as to complete the de-
sign. In the pattern, which consists partly of geome-
trical and partly of floral forms, heraldic emblems are
also introduced. The initials of the executents are or-
namently arranged, so as to form the external border.
The whole design is connected by wreaths or bands of
leaves and foilage, the centre group representing the
store from whence they have been distributed.
The carpet has been produced under the manage.
ment of a committee. The design,by Mr. J.iW. Pap-
worth ; the patterns were painted and the work exe-
cuted under the superintendence of Mr. W. B. Simpson.

12. Woollen and Worsted.—Mr. G. Wallis and
Mr. W. Hawkins.
13. Silk and Velvet. 14. Flax and aemp,—Mr.
Wallis.
15. Mixed Fabrics, including Shawls.—Mr.Wallis
and Mr. Hawkins.
16. Lcather, Saddlery, and Harness, Skins, Fur,
and Hair.—Mr. Dodd.
17. Paper, Printing, and Bookbinding.—Mr.
Owen Jones.
18. Woven, Felted, and Laid Fabrics, Dyed and
Printed.—Mr. Wallis.
19. Tapestry, Carpets, Floorcloths, Lace, and Em-
broidery, &e.-11r. Lowe.
20. Articles of Clothing, for Immediate, Personal,
or Domestic Use.—Mr. Wallis and Mr. W.
Hawkins.
21. Cutlery, Edge and Hand Tools.—Mr. R. A.
Thompson.
22. General Hard ware, including Locks and Grates.
—Mr. R. A. Thompson.
23. Works in Precioas Metals, Jewellery, &c.—
Mr. Lowe.
24. Glass. 25. Chine, Porcelain, Earthenware,
&c—Lieut. Paisley.
26. Furniture, Upholstery, Paper Hangings, Pa-
pier MaeLi, and Japanned Goods.—Mr. C.
T. Thompson.
27. Maucfctui es in Mineral Substances for Build-
ing or Decorations.—Professor Ansted.
28. Manufactures from Animal and Vegetable
Substances, not being woven or felted.—Mr.
C. T. Thompson.
29. Miscellaneous Manufactures and Small Wares.
—Mr. D-dd.
30. Sculpture, Models, and Plastic Art, Mosaics,
Enamels, &c.—Mr. Owen Jones.

OFFICIAL CATALOGUE OF THE EX-

111B1TION.
Associating their energies in the production of this
remarkable catalogue, the Messrs. W. Clowes and
Son, the printers, and the Messrs. Spicer, Brothers,
the wholesale stationers, have contrived to issue, on
May-day, the first instalment of this enormous coin-
p;lation. Among other things, it contains a very
lucidintroduction, comprising a succinct narrative of
the rise and development of the entire enterprise.
Subsequently, we have a complete and authentic
Directory, including the names of every individual,
whether native or foreign, connected officially
with the undertaking—each particularized in his
respective department. Thereupon follow details re-
lating to the construction of the building, with a
chapter en the scientific revision and preparation of
the catalogue. A classihcation
is
the subjects into
which the thirty clashes are divided, sprefixed to a
most interesting list of the articles exhibited by her
:Majesty, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, and his
Eci. al Highness the Prince of lya es. Then comes
the pith and marrow of the portion now published,
.
namely, Classes One to Four. In the compilation of
this, the first divisi.,n of the catalogue, the official
contractors have evinced nct only enterprise and.
activity, but an extraordinary amount of care and of
conscientious application. Nothing scarcely could
be more clear than the whole arrangement of the
contents, more easy of reference, more complete even
to minuteness, or more comprehensive in their en-
tirety. Those touching and majestic lines of Holy
Writ are with a solemn significance inscribed upon
the title page—" The earth is the Lord's, and all that
therein is ; the compass of the world, and they that
d well therein." Several valuable and attractive illus-
trations accompany the letter-press, and tend to com-
plete this section of the catalogue. Altogether Part One
appears in the for m of a handsome volume, and possesses
the merit of being an invaluable companion to a con-
siderable branch of the Great Exhibition.

NEWSPAPER PRESS DIRECTORY By
Charles Mitchell.

Experience has enabled the compiler of this exceed-
ingly useful compilation to render it as perfect a 3
can possibly be found practicable under the circum.
stances. Being a third edition, and entirely
revised throughout, it possesses obviously the
advantage of being popular in its character, and cor-
rected with a scrupulous exactitude. As a guide to
the newspaper press of the United Kingdom, it stands
altogether as completely unrivalled as the Post-office
Directory does as a guide to the metropolis.

PEERAGE AND PARLIAMENTARY DI-
RECTORY for 1851.
Published as this work is by the Messrs. W. Kelly
and Company, and this, moreover, in imme-
diate connexion with the " London Directory," it
must be obvious that it bears on its very title-
page the evidence of its authenticity, and in the name
of its proprietors an effectual talisman of success.
Being corrected up to the date of publication it con-
tains, of course, the very latest information as to
the members of the peerage and the popular repre-
sentatives. The directory appended to this list of
the Lords and Commons, giving the hours of delivery
and the time of closing the boxes, will be found, we
doubt not, of the greatest service to our numerous
visitors, whether foreigners or fellow-countrymen.

FRENCH PLAYS.
ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

The performances of Monday ware repeated last even-
ing, and nothing could be more perfect than the manner
in which Scribe's delightful comedy Une Bataille de
Dames was acted. Madlle. Judith as the Countess was
the ♦ery perfection of high comedy, and the Henri of
Lafont was perhaps one of the most artist-like render-
ings ever seen of a somewhat difficult character. The
De Gregnor of Regnier was a perfect model of humour-
ous yet gentlemanly acting. Would that the humour-
ous actors of our own stage would study Regnier and
strive to imitate him; in such a case imitation is not
only allowable but much to be desired. The house was
well and fashionably attended.