The Sun.
London, England, 1851-05-02 00:00:00

THE FIRSII OF MAY
" At length the plan
Begins to open. Lucid order dawns,
They spread their various treasures to the view,
And bid the world admire."

A sElesiDE.
The first of May is now at hand, when the Crystal Pavilion will
open its ample portals for ihe inauguration of an event without pa-
rallel in the history of the world. To a mind susceptible of emotion
the bare contemplation of such a spectacle is exciting in the highest
decree ; and, doubtless, " the world of wonders" in itself will be
captivating and startling to minds of the least susceptibility. Crea-
tive genius, aided by philosophy and science, has been busily operat-
ing in every conceivable branch of human art; and we may safely
come to the conclusion that the thousandfold observers of this mighty
display will be left in bewilderment at the all but super-human re-
sults of a world's emulation. Man's utmost powers have been la-
vished on this grand and comprehensive scheme, and the fruits of
these labours will be manifest in every diversity of design.
The most vivid imagination is incapable of adequately picturing
the splendour of the inaugural ceremonies or this stupendous spec-
tacle. The public mind has been in a meaSitre prepared for the event
by the frequent notices cf talented writers ; expectation has been
raised to its highest pitch. and the wide world has been led to anti-
cipate a scene such as will cast in the shade 'all the most gorgeous
pageants of the earth, The scene which tile Crystal Palace will
aseful will then be pre-
sent,exhi-
bited on the first of May, will be an epitome of the world's handi-
havn work,
toanydie
There is one branch of human industry which will form a conspi-
cuous l antai swear eshall
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feature amid this grand development of skill.
While the tables and galleries will disp'a± costly gems, precious
metals, intricate machinery, beautiful stataaay, vases, immense loco-
motives, ergaae of astounding magnitude, horological instruments,
castings, modellings, elegant stationery, furniture, and a thousand
other products of industry, native and foraiaa, the eye will be irre-
sistibly attractel by the various novel, beautiful, and useful speci-
mens of materials for attire.
lIYAM and CO., from their own personal experience can vouch for
the high character of the Grand Exposition in this essential respect.
Tile proprietors have observed with astonishment and admiration
the Improvements and inventions to
which the coming event has
given rise. In no branch of art has the spirit of universal rivalry
been more successfully operative, and IIYSM and CO. have antici-
pated the Exhibition in the display Of most of these elegant and
• ements at their
useful improvements various 'leases in and out of the
metropolis.
A view of lIYANI and CO.'S splendid stock will excite the admi-
ration of all parties ; not only with reference to the beauty and uti-
lity of material, but also In point of superior manufacture into ar-
ticles of dress. Added to those recommendations is that of chea?ness
—a recommendation which has ever been found in the offers of the
proprietors, who feel confidenta t their specimens of fashion will
add much to the effect of the spectaclehWhich the first of May will
disclose to the world.
HYAM and , a CO Tailors, Clothiers, and Manufacturers,
West-end Establishment, London;.,
„86,Oxford-street.
City Establishment, London • • •• 36, Gracechurch-street.
Provincial Establishments,
Ilfanchester-63, King-street. Hull-17, Market-place.
Manchester —26, Market-street, Bristol-42, Wine-street.
Liverpool-63 & 65. Lord-street. . Glasgow-48, Argyll-street.
Birmingham-23, New-street. Dublin 30, Dame-street.
Leeds-42, Briggate.