The Sun.
London, England, 1860-05-02 00:00:00

CIOUNTRY APARTMENTS.—To he LET,
‘.../ Furnished, THREE BED ROOMS, a Sitting Room,
and use of a Kitchen, near a healthy village twelve miles
from London. The hoase stands in a very extensive garden
and is close to Bushy Park, at an easy dist nce from two
stations. Omnibuses p ass within a few minutes' walk to and
from London, and the stations several times during the day.
To those seeking rural retirement and quiet comfort this ad-
vertisement offers unusual advantages. Address, M. E.,
Hampton Wick, Middlesex.

CRYSTAL PALACE.-
SEASON 1860-1.
TICKETS for the NEW SEASON, 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,Tree on all occasions
when the iirice of admission to the Palace 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 MENDLLSSOHN FESTIVAL and GREAT PER-
FORMANCE of ELIJAH and Torchlight procession, on
Friday, May 4.
The SIX OPERA CONCERTS, on Fridays, May 11th,
June Ist, 15th, 22d, July 6th, and 13th.
The GREAT FLOWER SHOW, on Saturday. May 26.
The MUSICAL FESTIVAL of the ORPHEONISTES
of FRANCE, on Monday, 25th; Tuesday, 26th ; and Thurs-
day, 2Sth June.
Other appointments at a rate of admission of Five Shil-
lings or upwards may be made as the Season progresses.
Season Tickets for Chilthen 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 Crystal Palace, or at 2,
Exeter-hall.

By order,

GEORGE GROVE, Secretary.

CRYSTAL PALACE NEW SEASON.-
MENDELSSOHN FESTIVAL, FRIDAY next, May
4. The following is the order of the arrangements for this
the Great Opening Fete of the New Season 1860-61 :
Doors open at 12 o'clock.
Performance of ELIJAH at 3 o'clock, concluding with God
Save the Queen. Unveiling of Statue on terrace half an hour
after the conclusion of the Oratorio (probably soon after six
o'clock), and Serenade by Members of German Gesang-Ve-
reine.

At dusk tprobably between a quarter and half-past eight
o'clock) a Great Torchlight Procession, terminating at the
foot of the Statue, a full view of which may be obtained from
the Palace and upper terrace—Military Music—Display of
Fountains.

To afford ample time for visitors by carriaffes or by railway
leaving the Palace with convenience and facility, the gas
standards used for the Christmas Festival will be lighted for
an evening promenade in the Centre Transept and Naves,
during which favourite selections of music will be performed
by the Military Band and on the org tn.
Season ticket holders and others are earnestly requested to
secure tickets at once, that ample provision may be made.
By order.
Crystal Palace, May 1, 1860 G. GROVE, Secretary.
Prices of Tickets—AdmisQion tickets (if purchased on or
before To-morrow, the 3d of May), ss. ; by payment at the
doors on the day of the Festival; 7s. 6d. ; reserved stalls, ar-
ranged in blocks, as at the Handel Festival, in the area, ss.
extra ; or in the corner galleries half a guinea extra.
Tickets at the Crystal Pelee. 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 occasion, sub-
ject to the usual regulations.

CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS, Polygraphic Hall,
Bing William-street, Strand.—Farewell Season in Lon -
ion, previous to the retirement of Mr. J. W. Raynor on the
2d of August.—Every Evening at 8, and every Saturday
Morning at 30-clock. Tickets and places may be secured at
the Hall from 11 till 4, and at Mr. Austin's West-end Box-
office, St. James's Hall, Piocadilly.—Sole Proprietor and
Manager, Mr. J. W. RAYNOR.

ARGYLL ROOMS, Windmill-street, Picea-
-dilly.—Open every Evening', with the'celebrated 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-
mission, ls.

Licensed pursuant to Act of Parliament.

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS,
NIGH HOLBORN.
This Establishment, pre-eminently distinguished for the
elegance and matchless beauty of its decorations, combined
with the perfection of its management, is OPEN EVERY
EVENING for DANCING. The celebrated band, under the
direction of Mr. W. M. Packer, plays a nightly-varied selec-
tion of the ml.t approved classical and modern music.
Doors open at half-past 8. Overture at 9. Closing at] 12
punctually. Admission, is.