The Sun.
London, England, 1856-06-26 00:00:00

ROYAL CREMORNE GARDENS.

THE FIRST GRAND JUVENILE FETE.
The first juvenile fete of the season was given at these
delightful gardens last night, and passed off with-extra-
ordinary eclat, no doubt arising from the additional
attractions which the spirited proprietor had put forth
for the. occasion. Of these attractions the principal
were the "Character Dances of the Olden Time," effec-.
tively performed by juveniles, whose dress, style, and
activity gave immense satisfaction, the American floral
show, which though not quite as gorgeous as last
week, still presents beauties of no ordinary character,
a balloon ascent, and an extra pyrotechnic display, on
the esplanade, which may very properly be termed
water fireworks. The balloon was inflated at an
early hour to give the children a better opportunity
'of observing the operation which to the youthful mind
is a marvel. Exactly at 7 o'clock the signal was given,
and the Prince of Wales, under the guidance of Dean,
accompanied by Nis-. Adams, ascended in a most majes-
tic manner, taking the directon of the Crystal Palace,
and after floating over the beautifUl valley of Kent
for an hour, descended in safety on the estate of .Mr.
Sutherland, at Coombe, near Croydon, who, in the
kindest and most, liberal manner, rendered every assist-
ance the strange though welcome intruders required.
The fireworks were of that character which will long be
remembered by both juveniles and adults, and will be,
upon a repetition of them, hailed as an increasing attrac-
tion to the many which are constantly put forward at
this establishment.

FLOWER SIIOW AT TUE CRYSTAL
PALACE.

The second annual Flower•show, of yesterday, at the
Crystal Palace, was numerously and fashionably at-
tended, and from the time when the palace opened, till
past five in the afternoon, the equipa4es continued to
arrive in an unbroken stream, and before the day closed
nearly 20,000 of the rank and fashion of the metropolis
had visited the building.
The arrangement of the show yesterday was infinitely
superior to anything which has been previously at-
tempted. Pictorial effect was sought in the grouping of
the plants, and the resell' was brilliant and artistic. In-
stead of long benches of flowers, striking only on the
'first view, and soon becoming monotonous, the diffe-
rent classes were disposed on large circular and semi-
circular stands, interspersed with charming groups of
statuary.
The whole show was arranged by Mr. Eyles, head
gardener of the interior of the Palace, to whom the ut-
most credit is due. It was, perhaps, well for the exhi-
bitors in some classes that Mr. Eyles could not compete
with them with the plants of his own raising inside the
building.

THE APPROACHLVG _ENTRY OP TITE QUARDS
INTO THE METI?OPOLTS.

The following arrangements are said to have been
made by the authorities brigade will not arrive
separately, but the battalions will be detained at the
ports of debarkation (Portsmouth and Southampton)
until the whole have arrived from the Crimea. On the
day succeeding the arrival of the last battalion, the
troops, consisting of the 3d battalion of the Grenadier
Guards, the Ist battalion of the Coldstreatns, and the
Ist battalion of the Scots Fusilier Guards, will leave by
special train fors the- metropolis so as to arive about ten
o'clock in the forenoon at Waterloo terminus. The
gallant fellows will be welcomed by the Commander-in-
Chief, the authorities of the Horse Guards, and several
general and staff officers. The lino will immediately be
formed, the Grenadier Guards on the right, let battalion
Coldstreams centre, and Scots Fusilier Guards on the
left. Columns of sections will then be formed by the
right bringing the Grenadiers in front, and, preceded by
their bands will march over Waterloo•bridge, along the
Strand, Cockspur•street, Palt-mall, through St. James's
Palace into St. Jarnea's-park, and thence to Bucking-
ham Palace, where the troops will salute her Majesty
and Prince Albert. Should the weather prove favour-
able the Queen and Prince will accompany the troops to
the cavalry exercising ground, Hyde park, and there
inspect them.

The immense staff of clerks and others in the offices of
the Peninsular and Oriental Company, in Leadenhall-
street, haie now a half-holiday every Saturday.
RATING OF MlNES.—Yesterday a public meeting of
mining adventurers was held at the London Tavern, for
the purpose of taking steps to prevent the enactment of
a measure at present before Parliament, for rendering
mining property liable to be rated to the poor. It was
agreed to appoint a committee to organise an opposition
to the bill in Parliament.
LOSS OF AN AMERICAN SHIP. LIVERPOOL, WED-
NESDAY.—A telegraphic despatch was this morning re-
ceived from Falmouth, announcing the arrival at that
port of the Jane E. Walsh, from Havannah, having on
board the crew of the American ship Unicorn, for
Liverpool from Boston, which was abandoned i❑ a sink-
ing state on the 7th of June, lat. 39 N., long. 50 W.
PORTRAIT OF GENERAL WILLIAMS FOR HER MA.
JESTY.—The Queen has been pleased to honour Sir W.
F. Williams with a command to sit to Mr. Mayall for 4
full-length photographic portrait, in the dress worn by
the gallant general at Kars. Accordingly, Mr. Mayan
took a sitting after the levee yesterday, and succeeded
in producing a fine and characteristic likeness. The
picture fiirms one of a series of portraits of distinguished
men photographed by the same artist for her Majesty's
private collection.

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