The Sun.
London, England, 1856-04-22 00:00:00

LACE NOW IN kROGRE4S.

1. PICTURE GALLERY.—Steps have been taken for the for-
mation 'of a Picture Gallery, for the Exhibition 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 occupied by the Raw Produce Department,
"and will be open to the public early in_ May., The .Baw Pre-
duce Department itself has been transferred to the Second
Gallery on the Garden side of the Great Transept, a position
at once more accessible to the public and more convenient to
the Department than! that hither to .occupied.
2. Navai, MUSEUM.—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 are 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-
ment 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, Bridget, Docks, Viaducts, Churches,
and other structures, which, although of great -interest in •
themselves, and forming an important branch in Arc manu-
facture, have, like the models of Ships, been hitherto inacces-
sible to the public.
4.' COURT OF INVENTIONS.—X 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. en/tame Ceurrr.-In one of the Industrial Courts, on
the Garden side of the Palace, the Directors intend short'y
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 promises 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. Exurarroits' DEPARTMENT.—The Directors are now happy
to announce generally, that, owing to the arrangements lately
made 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 Deraarmerr:—lt gives the Directors great
satisfaction to be able to announce that they have made ar-
rangements with the Governments of the two great Colonies
of Canada and New Brun 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 obtained for
Dining-rooms, while the entrance through' the Refreshment-
rooms—hitherto found so objecdonible—will be entirely
avoided. " Additional-facilities have' also' been provided ;or
the Refreshment of Third Class-Visitors.
9. MACIIINERT IN Mcrrros..-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 Pepartment. The
lfaehinery *ill, 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 madrinery 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 C )., and
:others; Condie's Steam-Hammer; Suour-Cane Mill, by De
likornay; CentrieseaL-RassPor•Lby App:okl; and Gwynee and
Sons .; Centrifugal- Sugar and-Drylui; M chines, by Manlove
`and Alliott ; Steam Engines, by Goodfellow, Dunn, Hatters-
ley and Co., and others ; Marine Engines, with Screw Pro.
peller, by Todd and MlGre,gor ; and a great variety of other
*mei:vines.
10. GREAT WATER' OWERS.—Arrangements are being made
for enablinc, the Visitors to ascend these Towers. and enjoy
the beautiful and extensive view from the top. Particulars
will bo shortly announced.
11. AGRICULTURAL MACIIINERT.—The Department of Agri-
eultural Machinery and Implements is now in a very complete
state. Examples will be found there of all the machines of
the chief manufacturers, and purchases cau be made at the
same prices as at the warehouses of the makers. The stock
is continually receiving additions, and every means is taken
tO make it a per ect representation of the state of one of the
meet important branches of modern industry.
12, FANCY FAIRS.—The Directors are prepared -to afford
Accommodation to Benevolent 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. ARCMIRY FETES AND CRICKET MATCLIES.--The Directors
contemplate arrangements for the encoaragement 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 GYE, 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. Gye

Madame GIUSI,
Mademoiselle JENNY NEY,
Mademoiselle DIDIEE,
Mademoiselle MARAI,
Mademoiselle BOSIO,
Signor LABLACHE, I Signor LIT CHESI,
Signor GAR ONI, Signor ZELGER,
Signor TAGLINFICO, Signor GRAZIANI,
Herr FORMES, Signor GREGORIO,
Signor POLONINI, Signor SOLDI, and
Signor RONCONI, Signor MARIO.
The complete Band of theßoyal 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. '
VI.—SEASON TICKETS.

The Directors havp resolved to issue different classes of
Season Tickets, as follows :-
1. Season Tickets (not transferable), admit-
ting the Proprietor to tho Palace on all
One Guinea
occasions, except the Twelve Days named
for the above Concerts
2, Season Tickets (not transferabl .), admit-
ting the Proprietor to the Palace ou all
Two Guineas,
occasions, Gaineas
occasions, including the Concerts, Flower
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 muss
necessarily be limited, an early applicatlon 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
Company, 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.
On Saturdays Five Shillings.
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
on the days of the dancerts by the Opera Company, oa 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'ssio a to the Palace-
-Ist Class. 2d Class. 3d Class,
2s. 6d.
On Five Shilling Days ... 6s. 6d.

On Shilling Days .

2s. Od.

ls. 6d.

6s. Od.

ss. 9d,

Children-un6r 12 Years of Age, Half-price.

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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 Bummer. •