The Sun.
London, England, 1860-08-18 00:00:00

SOUTH WALES IN AUTUMN

BOARD and LODGING.—A LADY or TWO
SISTERS, wishing for a comfortable Home in a.
beautiful and romantic part of South Wales, may be accom-
modated on very favourable terms.
For further particulars apply to Mrs, DURANT, 85, New-
gate-street, City, London.

GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY (Incorporated by Act of Parliament).

71, Lombard-street, London.

Notice is Hereby Given, That the HALF-YEARLY
GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Company
will beheld at the Company's Offices, 71, Lombard-street, on
TUESDAY, the 28th inst.,*at two o'clock precisely, pursuant
to the Act of Parliament, to transact the usual business, and
to declare the Dividend for the half-year ending the 30th

June, 1860.
London, August 3, 1860.

MARTIN PRATT, BCoretary.

FORESTERS' FETE AT THE CRYSTAL

PALACE.

The great annual excursion of the Foresters will
be held at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday next, the
21st of August. This day for several years past
has been one of the great days of the Crystal Pa-
lace. The society first held its excursion at the
Palace in 1855, when 28,757 persons were pre-
sent. In 1856 the numbers were 30,754, in 1857
the numbers were 34,855, in 1858, 45,738. Last
year the enormous number of 63,181 persons at-
tended the annual festival. Of these about 20,000
came by road, the remainder by rail, the greatest
order being maintained throughout the day.
For the present year great exertions are being
made to increase upon the attendance on the last
occasion. All the railways entering the metropolis
have arranged special excursions. Extending to
the north, nearly reaching to'Edinhurgh, they em--'
brace the entire eastern and western districts as well
as the whole of the south coast.

The organisation of the Foresters' Local Com-
mittees being very perfect, the members of the dis-
trict lodges are stirred up to great emulation to in-
crease the attendance from each district, and thus
present a popular demonstration of the most exten-
sive character. _ _ _

On no occasion does the Crystal Palace appear to
more advantage than on one of these great gather-
ings. The vast number of persons in holiday attire,
or in the quaint costume of the days of Robin Hood
and Little John, the numerous bands of music, all
give life to the scene, and render the occasion one
of the most joyous imaginable.
The doors of the Palace will be opened as soon
after eight in the morning as visitors may arrive,
and will continue open until dark. The entire
series of Great Fountains will be plaYed at half-
past four, and there will be a second display later
in the afternoon. To enable visitors to leave the
Palace gradually, the gas standards used at the
Christmas festivities will be lighted up in the naves
and transepts.
In consequence of the lateness of the season the
general excursions of the Palace have been some-
what delayed this year. They are now, however,
in full swing. Scarcely a day elapses without
numerous excursions of schools, charitable institu-
tions, or large bodies of workmen. The coming
six weeks being full of special attractions great num-
bers are likely to visit the Palace. For instance,
the Great Summer Poultry Show, which always at-
tracts large numbers of provincial visitors, takes
place in the last week in August. This is followed on
the 30th August by a special day set apart for amuse-
ments provided by Mr. Strange, the energetic con-
tractor for the refreshments. On the Ist September
the Hollyhock Show will be held, In the follow-
ing week the Tonic Sol Fa Association hold a
contest of singing societies, a party of Scotch
vocalists coming expressly from Edinburgh to sing
some of their national airs. On Thursday, the 13th
September, the licensed victuallers hold a great
festivalglee glees,
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a and Fruit Show ;
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day, Sept. 15 ; and on the 19th and 20th of the
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farewell tour, will sing for the last time in the
" Creation" and " Messiah," two performances of
sCaanlamdreao
which will be got up with great force under the
direction of Mr. Benedict.
The issue of season tickets, at half_a_guir.ea each,
available from Sept. 1 until May 1, 1861, so suc-
cessful last year, will again be adopted.