The Sun.
London, England, 1856-04-19 00:00:00

GRAND NAVAL REVIEW at SPITHEAD,
on WEDNESDAY, 23d April, 1856.—London and South-
Weston Railway.
A Special Train, at the ordinary fares, will leave the Waterloo-
bridge
Station, London, on WEDNESDAY, at 6.20 a.m., for
SOUTHAMPTON, calling at Farnborough, Winchfield, Basingstoke,
and Winchester, and returning at 8.30 p.m.
By order.
Waterloo-bridge Station, April 16th, 1856.

GRAND NAVAL REVIEW at S PITHEAD,
on WEDNESDAY, 23d April, 1856.—SOUTH-EASTERN
SAILWAY.—Two of the Company's splendid steamers will leave
rolkeatone for Spithead at 10 o'clock on Tuesday evening, the 21c1
4 PM], returning from Spithead after the Review on Wednesday, 23d
,
Fares (rail and boat) to Spithead and back from London
anY of the Sonth-Eastern Railway Company's principal sta.
425.
As the accommodation will he limited, an early application
for tickets is necessary. Every possible comfort will be pro-
"led on beard. Tickets can be had at the Company's Offices, 40.
Regent-circus, Piccadilly, and 147, Cheapside, and at the London-
bridge Terminus. C. W. EBOILALL, Manager.
APrIl 14, 0156.

CRYSTAL PALACE—SEASON 1856.
PROGRAMME.
The DIRECTORS of the CRYSTAL PALACE COMPANY
have the homier to announce the following ARRANGEMENTS
for the COMING SEASON, commencing on the Ist of May :
L—FETE IN CELEBRATION OF THE RETURN OF
PEACE.
This is intended to be held early in May, and will be on a
Seale of great magnitude and interest. The details will be
fully announced in a separate Advertisement.
lI.—FLOWER SHOWS.
L Oa. Saturday, the 24th of May, a Grand Horticultural
and Floricultural Fete.
2. A Second Grand Flower Show on Wednesday, the 25th,
and Thursday, the 26th of June.
3. A Fruit and Flower Show, including special Prizes for
Aneatetus, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 10th,
llth, and 12th of September.
lII.—GRAND WATER WORKS.
The arrangements for playing the whole of the Grand System
of Water Works being now finally completed, a Fete will bo
held as early in the Summer as the state of the weather will
Permit, at which a display will be made of the whole of the
magnificent series of Upper and Lower Fountains, Cascades,
and Waterfalls. Of this Fete due notice will be given.
xy. —ALTER ANIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE PA-
LACE NOW IN iIIOGAE,S.
1. PICTURE GALLERY.—Steps have been taken for the for-
Mation of a Picture Gallery, for tt:t Eihibition and Sale of
the Works of Artists of the Modern Schools of England and
the Continent. This Gallery will be situated in the North
Wing, hitherto ocoupied by the Raw Produce Department,
and will be open to the public early in May. The Raw Pro-
duce Department itself has been transferred to the Second
Gallery on the Garden side of the Great Transept, a position.
at onoo.more accessible to the public and more gonyenient to
the Department than that hitheito occupied.
2. Navin Milmm.—The Directors have also set on foot the
formation of a Naval Museum of all Nations, the object of
Which is to illustrate the progress of Naval Architecture,
both in Sailing and Steam-Ships, from the earliest times, the
Collection being so maintained as to represent the actual
state of the science as it progresses. The proposals of the
Directors have met with the most favourable consideration
in all quarters, and they an, able confidently to announce
that the Naval Museum will be very shortly opened. The
Museum will occupy the Galleries on the Garden side of the
North Transept, and in connection with it will be a Depart-
tient where Inventions and Manufactures of all kinds con-
nected with Ships will be shown.
3. ENGINEERING MODELS.- In proximity to the Naval Mu-
seum there will be also a Collection of Models of Engineering
and Architectural Works, Bridges, Docks, Viaducts, Churches,
and other structures, which, although of great interest in
themselves, and forming an important branch in Art manu-
facture, have, like the models of Ships, been hitherto inacces-
sible to the public.
4. COURT OF INVENTIONS.—A Department is also in forma-
tion for the exhibition of Patent Inventions, in which expla-
nations of the various articles will be given, and the machines
shown in motion where necessary.
5. CERAMIC COURT.—In one of the Industrial Courts, on
the Garden side of the Palace, the Directors intend shortly
opening a Collection of Ceramic Productions, illustrating the
art of Pottery, from the earliest specimens of antiquity down
to the latest works of the Imperial manufactory of Sevres, the
Manufactures of Dresden and Berlin, and those of Minton,
Copeland, Ridgway, and others of the English manufacturers.
Extensive proinises of assistance have been promptly given to
the Directors by the owners of valuable collections of Pottery
and Porcelain, as well as by manufacturers, and they have
every hope that this Court may be opened early in the
summer.
6. EXIIIDITORS' DEPARTMENT.—The Directors are now happy
to announce generally that, owing to the arrangements lately
ode for the admission, at a nominal rent, of articles intended
for Exhibition, almost the whole of the available space is now
allotted, whereby the completeness and interest of the Indus-
trial portion of the Palace will be much increased.
7. COLONIAL DEPARTMENT. —lt gives the Directors great
Satisfaction to be able to announce that they have made ar-
Nigements with the Governments of the two great Colonies
of Canada and New Brim wick for the occupation of space in
the Palace with exhibitions of the products of those import-
ant countries, under stipulations which insure the mainten-
ance of the Collections as actual representations of the state
of the commerce and manufactures of the Colonies from time
to time.
8. ENLARGEMENT OF REFRESHMENT ROOMS.—By an alteration
now in progress in the mode of approach to the Palace from
the Railway, a large additional space will be . btained for
Dinlng-roems, while the entrance through the Refreshment-
rooms—hitherto found so objec.ionable—will be entirely
avoided. Additional facilities have also been provided for
the Refreshnient of Third Class Visitors.
2. MACHINERY IN MOTION.—The completion of the Water
Towers has enabled the Directors to make the final arrange-
=ments for working the Steam Engines which give motion to
the machines and tools of the Machinery Department. The
Machinery will, therefore, for the future, be in action at such
times as will be announced in the detailed advertisements.
The machinery now in- the-department comprises a/complete
set of machinery for Spinning. Carding, Warping, Sizing,
Weaving, and all the other processes for the manufacture of
Cotton goods, by Walker and Hacking, and Harrison and Co. ;
Lathes, Shaping-machines, Self-acting Planing, Drilling, and
other machinery, by Whitworth, Muir, Harrison, and' and
others ; Condie's Steam-Hammer; Sugar-Cane Mill, by De
Mornay ; Centrifugal Pumps, by Appold, and Gwynne and
Sons ; Centrifugal Sugar and Drying Machines, by Manlove
and Alliott ; Steam Engines, by Goodfellow, Dunn, Hatters-
ley and Co., and others; Marine Engines, with Screw Pro-
peller, by Todd and M'Gregor ; and a great variety of other
machines
10. GREAT WATER TOWER/I.—Arrangements= being made
for enabling the Visitors to ascend these Towers, and enjoy
the beautiful and extensive view from the top. Particulars
will be shortly announced.
11. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY.—The Department of Agri-
eulturalMachinery and Implements is now in a very complete
state, Examples will be found there of all the machines of
the chief manufacturers, and purchases can be made at the
same prices as at the warehouses of the makers. The stock
is contieually receiving additions, and every means is taken
to, make it a per ect representation of the state of one of the
Most important branches of modern industry.
12. FANCY FAIRS.—The Directors are prepared to afford
Accommodation to nenevolent Institutions for holding Fancy
Fairs in the Palace during the season. Arrangements have
been already made by the Managers of the Queen Adelaide
Naval Asylum Fund for a Fancy Fair on the 7th, 9th, and
10th of June, under the patronage of her Majesty and nume-
rous Ladies of Rank.
13. ARCHERY FETES AND CRICKET MATCHES.—The Directors
contemplate arrangements for the encouragement of these
elegant and healthy recreations in the Palace Grounds.
V.—GRAND MORNING CONCERTS.
The Directors beg further to announce that they have com-
pleted arrangements with Mr GTE, of the Royal Italian
Opera, for a series of TWELVE MORNING CONCERTS, to
be
given in the Palace, in the months of May, June, and
July. These Concerts will be supported by the following cele-
brated
Artistes, who have most kindly offered their assistance
to Mr. Gyf
Madame GRISI,
Mademoiselle JENNY NEY,
Mademoiselle DIDIEE,
Mademoiselle MARAI,
Mademoiselle BOSIO,
Signer LABLACHE, Signor LUCHESI,
Signer GAR ONI, Signor ZELGER,
Signor TAGLIAFICO, Signor GRAZI ANT,
Herr FORMES, Signor GREGORIO,
Signor POLONINI, Signor SOLDI, and
Signor RONCONI, Signor MARIO.
The complete Band of the Royal Italian Opera is engaged,
and will be most considerably augmented. Mr. Costa has
also most kindly offered his valuable aid, and will himself con-
duct a portion of the Concerts.
Vl. SEASON TICKETS.
The Directors have resolved to issue different classes of
Season Tickets, as follows :-
1. Season Tickets (not transferable), admit-
ting the Proprietor to the Palace on all
occasions, except the Twelve Days named One Guinea
for the above Concerts
2. Season Tickets (not transferable), admit-
ting the Proprietor to the Palace ou all
occasions, including the Concerts, Flower Two Guineas,
Shows, and all other Fetes
3, Transferable Tickets, admitting the Bearer
to the Twelve Concerts and to the Flower Two Guineas,
Shows, but not available on other days
As the issue of Tickets under Classes Two and Three must
necessarily be limited, an early application for them is desir-
able.

The Tickets will be issued on and after the 22d inst., and
may be obtained at the Crystal Palace ; at the Office of the
Cowpany, 79, Lombard-street ; at the Offices of the London
and Brighton Railway Company, London-bridge, and Regent-
circus, Piccadilly ; at Mitchell's Library, 33, Old Bond-street ;
Sams's Library, 1, St. James's-street; and of Mr. Hammond,
27, Lombard-street.
Remittances for Season Tickets to be by Post-office orders,
Payable to George Fasson.
The Rates of Admission to the Palace on ORDINARY
OCCASIONS remain as before, viz. :
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thurs-
days, and Fridays One Shilling.
Five Shillings,
On Saturdays
Children under 12 Years of Age, Half-price.
The Palace will be opened on Mondays at 9 a.m., on Tues-
days, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10, excepting
en the days of the Concerts by the Opera Company, on which
days, and on Saturdays, it will be opened at 12; closing daily
about sunset.
VII.—RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS.
During the season, the Trains of the London and Brighton
Railway Company will leave London-bridge Station every
half hour, and during busy days every quarter of an hour,
from 9 o'clock a.m. till dusk, returning from the Palace at
the same intervals throughout the day. (For exact times of
starting see Railway Company's Time Tables.)
Return Fares, including adm'ssion to the Palace-
-Ist Class. 2d Class. 3d Class.
On Shilling Days
On Fire Shilling Days „, 6s. 6d. 6s. Od. ss. lid.
Children under 12 Years of Age, Half-price.
WEST-END RAILWAY.—The Directors are happy to be able
to announce that the West-End Railway, between the Palace
and the Waterloo Station, will be, partially opened early in
the summer.

VIII.—EXCURSIONS.
Arrangements have been made by which Benevolent So-
cieties, Schools, and other large bodies may visit the Palace
at the following reduced rates—applying only to Shilling Days
and Third. class Carriages :
For a number of Excursion-
ists over 250 and under

500 ls. 3d. per head instead of is. 6d
Exceeding 500 and under
750 ls. 2d.
Exceeding 750 and under

„ is. 6cl

ls. 6d,
ls. 6d

1,000. Is. ld.
Eiceeding I 000
• , la. Od.
Children, Half-price.
(Signed) A.RTITUR ANDERSON, Chairman.
JOSEPH PAXTON. -
JAMES FERGUSSON, General Manager.