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

They arc of two classes, viz.. Two Guineas, admitting free
on all occasions; One Guinea, admittiugfree on all occasions
when the price 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 Halt-a-Crown. _ _ _

The days on which the price of admission is fixed at Fire
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 F,aturdav, May 26.
The MUSICAL FESTIVAL of the ORPHEONISTES
of FRANCE, on Mond 25th ; Tuesday, 26th ; and Thurs-
day, 28th June.
Other appointments at a rate of admission of Five Shil-
lings or upwards may be made as the Season progresses.
Season Tickets for Child•en 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 bad 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 Scciety,
With numerous adlitions thereto, selected from the principal
Orchestras, the Cryst-d Palace Band, and the Large organ,
built expressly ror 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 front 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,
M. CORTA. 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 tipper Terraces,
will be unveiled at Six o'clock. .A Great Torchlight Proces-
sion at dusk. _ _ _

PRICES OF TlCRETS.—Admission tickets (if purchased on
or before the 3d May), ss. ; by payment at the doors on the
duy of the Festival, 7s. bd. ; Reserved stalls, arranged in
blocks, as at the Handel Festival, in the area, ss. extra, or in
the corner galleries if's. 6d. extra.
Tickets at the Crystal Palace, and at 2, Exeter Hall, where
also plans of the seats may be invpccteti, or by order of the
usual agents.
The New Season Tickett, will admit, on this occasion, sub-
ject to the usual regulations.

CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS, Polygraphic Hall,
King William-street, Strand.—Farewell Season in Lon -
lon.—Every Evening at 8, and every Saturday Morning at
fo'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, Piceadilly.—Sole Proprietor and Manager,
Mr. J. W. RAYNOR.

ARGYLL ROOMS, Windmill-street, Picca-
dilly.—Open every Evening, with the'celebrated Band
conducted by Mons. Lamotte (chef d'orchestra to the Em-
perm Nftpoleon). A ma(znificent SMOKING SALOON
added to this Establishment. Doors open at 8 o'clock. Ad-
mission. ls.