The Sun.
London, England, 1860-04-26 00:00:00

CRYSTAL PALACE.-
SEASON 1860-1.
TICKETS for the NEW SEASON, commencing Tuesday,
May 1, and terminating on the 30th April,lB6l, are now ready
for issue.
They are of two classes, viz., Two Guineas, admitting free
on all occasions ; One Guinea, admitting free on all occasions
When the price of admission to the those
on the day is under
Five Shillings, but admitting on those days on which the
Price of admission is Five Shillings or upwards on payment
of Half-a-Crown, . . . .

The'days on which the price of admission is fixed at Five
Shillings and upwards already decided upon are—
The MENDELSSOHN FESTIVAL and GREAT PER-
FORMANCE of ELIJAH and Torchlight procession, on
Friday, May 4.
The SIX OPERA CONCERTS, on Fridays, May 11th,
Jane Ist, 15th. 22d, July 6th, and 13th.
The GREAT FLOWER SHOW, on Saturday, May 26.
The MUSICAL FESTIVAL of the ORPHEOgISTES
or FRANCE, on Monday, 25th; Tuesday, 26th ; and Thurs-
day, 28th June.
Other appointments at a rate of admission of Five Shil-
Iblgs or upwards may be made as the Season progresses.
Season Tickets for Children under twelve years of age will
be issued at the uniform rate of Half-a-Guinea.
Tickets and the published Programme of the Season may
be had at the usual Agents, at the Crystal Palace, or at 2,
Exeter-hall.

By order,

GEORGE GROVE, Secretary.

CRYSTAL PALACE.—ON FRIDAY, MAY 4,
1860, a GREAT FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE of
Mendelssohn's ELIJAH, on the occasion of the Inaugura-
tion of the Bronze Memorial Statue of the Composer (by Mr.
Charles Bacon), 'provided by public subscription. Principal
Vocalists :—Miss Parepa, Miss F. Rowland, Miss Palmer,
and Madame Sainton-Dolby ; Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Evans,
Mr. L. W. Thomas, and Signor Belletti. The Band will in-
clude the Instrumentalists of the Sacred Harmonic Seciety,
With numerous additions thereto, selected from the principal
Orchestras, the Crystal Palace Band, and the Large Organ,
built expressly for the Handel Festival. Organist—Mr.
Brownsmith. The Chorus will consist of the London Divi-
sion of the Handel Festival Choir (comprising the Chorus of
the Sacred Harmonic Society, with selections from the other
Metropolitan Choral Societies), the leading professional
Choristers, and Deputations from the principal Pro-
vincial Choral Societies, the Cathedral Choirs, and
various Continental Choral bodies. The entire Orchestra
Will number THREE THOUSAND PERFORMERS—Conductor,
R. COSTA. The Musical arrangements under the direction
of the Committee of the Sacred Harmonic Society. The
Oratorio will commence at Three o'clock. The Statue, which
Will be placed for the occasion on one of the Upper Terraces,
Will be unveiled at Six o'clock. A Great Torchlight Proces-
Bios at dusk.
PRICES OF TWEETS.—Admission tickets (if purcha'ed on
or before the 3d May), ss. ; by payment at the doorS on the
thy of the Festival, 7s. ed. ; Reserved stalls, arranged in
blocks, as at the Handel Festival, in the area, ss. extra, or in
the corner galleries Hs. 6d. extra.
Tickets at the Crystal Palace, and at 2, Exeter Hall, where
also plans of the seats may be inspected, or by order of the
Usual agents.
The New Season Tickets will admit, on this ()evasion, sub-
.
iect to the usual regulations.

CRISTY'S MINSTRELS, Polygraphic Hall,
King William-street, Strand.—Farewell Season in Lon -
don.—Every Evening at 8, and every Saturday Morning at
to-clock. Tickets and places may be secured at the Hall
.rom 11 till 4, and at Mr. Austin's West-end Box-office, St.
James's Hall, Piccadilly.—Sole Proprietor and Manager,
Mr. J. W. RAYNOR.

ARGYLL ROOMS, Wildmill-street, Picca-
dllly.—Open every Evening, with the'c,elebrated Band
Conducted by Mons. Lamotte (chef d'orchestra to the Em-
perm Napoleon). A magnificent SMOKING SALOON
added to this Establishment. Doors open at 8 o'clock. Ad-
znission. ls.
Licensed pursuant to Act of Parliament. •