The Sun.
London, England, 1835-07-16 00:00:00

THE COLOSSEUM.

The neiv proprietors of the Colosseum are resolved to leave
nothing neglected that can conduce to the amusement of the
public, and secure the success of their own speculation. On
Thursday last, which was the first occasion of opening the
new rooms, so crowded was every foot of ground in the
building with the most fashionable company in London, that
it was impossible for anybody present to see, much less to
describe, the splendour of the improvements and the nature of
the various amusements. Last night, however, the apartments,
though well attended by company, were in a situation to
admit of a more contemplative inspection. What is called
the ball-room is a very elegant apartment; it has a good
orchestra at one extremity, and an elegant little theatre, or, ra-
ther proscenium, at the other. It moreover contains recesses
with elegant couches, and is ornamented with many of the
best statues which formerly were placed in the long gal-
lery. The room beyond this, which is decorated with a
profusion of very large looking-glasses, and the ceiling of
which is supported by pillars in imitation of chrystal, is
exceedingly brilliant and gorgeous ; nothing can surpass the
beauty of this room. Beyond it are staircases and corri-
dors leading to the Gallery of Statues, the Swiss Cottage,
the Conservatories, the Cave of Elora, &c., all of which
have undergone alterations for the better. In the Gallery of
Statues there are at the back of the recesses openings, which
have the appearance of windows, and beyond these various
views are so contrived that the effects of distance and space
are happily made out. Some of these views are exceedingly
well painted. The fountain in the Conservatory is made to
play amidst a profusion of variegated lamps, which reflect a
thousand rays of party-coloured light upon its waters. To
the top of these buildings there is an easy ascent by steps,
Chinese bridges, &c. The whole is well laid out, and the
walks in the outer air are delightfully refreshing after the heat
and crowd of the rooms. In *bort, it is difficult to conceive
what has been achieved by able mechanics, under the directing
taste of Messrs. Braham and Yates. It ought to be seen to
be fairly judged-of. In one part of the exterior there is a
statue of the Colossus of Rhodes, so large as to render the
original statue, which stood as the guardian deity of the
ancient harbour, 110 longer one of the seven wonders of the
world. This colossus, now the appropriate patron of the
Colosseum, holds in his hand an enormous lantern, which
flames in the distance like the light at the North Foreland ;
but as in this place there are neither quicksands nor rocks to
be avoided, his presence is purely of an honorary nature.
There are many performances in the rooms. Mr. Sharpe-, the
Ventriloquist, is most amusing. A young lady performs on
the musical glasses, Szc. On the stage of the theatre the
exhibition of Mr. Thompson, who gives in his own person
representations of most of the celebrated statues of Greece
and Rome, is, perhaps, not the worst thing of the kind ever
attempted. The whole of the entertainments are of a novel
description, and there is no doubt will secure the patronage 0,.
the public. The Lord Chamberlain has granted a license fol
musical performances, and we believe the first concert at which
Mr. Braham will sing will take place next Monday.

The remains of the late Lord Napier were on Satur-
day last landed from the ship Orwell, in the East India Dock,
and re-shipped on board the Soho steam-ship, for interment in
the family vault in Scotland.
WHAT SHOULD THE LORDS DO WITH THE
CORPORATION REFORM BILL ?—We are requested to state
that the New Pamphlet, entitled " What should the Lords do
with the Corporation Reform Bill?" is now ready, and may be
obtained of the Publishers, Messrs. Saunders and Otley, Con-
duit-street, Hanover-square ; and of the booksellers in town
and country.
Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence and a fashionable
party occupied one of the proscenium boxes at Drury-lane on
Monday evening last, to witness the performance of Madame
Malibran in Amino. The receipts of the evening exceeded
500/. The house is calculated to hold 7481., but money to
that amount can never be taken at the doors, because of the
privilege so many possess of free admissions.
The first fete at Wimbleton Park, took place on
Monday last. The day was delightful. The visitants began
to arrive at four o'clock ; at five there was a promenade through
the flower-gardens, the scene enlivened by the very excellent
band of the Coldstream Guards. At six o'clock the dcjeuni
(provided by Gunter) was announced. It was arranged on
various tables in the dining-room, billiard-room, and library.
At seven there was another visit to the ornamental grounds,
and the company were charmed with the coup crail, and par-
ticularly the magnificent wood, and the prospects in the back-
ground ; for the evening being clear, the metropolis, Harrow-
on-the- Hill, and Highgate, were distinctly seen. At eight
o'clock there was a dance in the long gallery, to the music of
Litolff's band. As the shades of night set in many retired,
whilst others kept up the merry waltz until midnight. The
whole went off with great spirit.