New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-13

PRICES OF ADMISSION TO THE WORLDS FAIR
A vigorous effort was made by Mr. Paxton, the
architect Of the Crystal Palace, to have the adj
mission during the fair, free to all bat he has been
overruled. The commissioners have published
the subjoined graduated scale Of prices which a.
the London EcOnimia says, may be expedient.
but smachs considerably OF the Luido- Barnam
programmes:
Her Majestys Commissioners for the Exhib-
ton Of 1885, have had under their consideration
the regulations respecting the admission Of visit
ors which il appears TO them necessary to adopt
for the etfectual accomplishment OF the purposes
of the Exhibition. Their attention has been prin-
cipally directed TO the following points, 1. Tho
necessity Of making such arrangements ~ shall
secure the convenience Of the public Waiting the
Exhibition, whether for study or instruction or tor
the more general purposes OF curiosity or amuse'
uent 2 The due protection and security OF the
property deposited ia the building. .. Tne enscs'
ua control over the number OF visitors, while the
servants and officers entrusted with the MAN
tain ance Of order andregularty In the building are
comparatively inexperienced IN their duties. 4.
The necessity Of maintaining the seltsupporting
character of the Exhibition. and Of defraying the
liabilities incurred. 5. The desire OF the oom-
rnissoners 10 render the Exhibition accessible 70
all persons at the lowest possible charge, and with
the least delay which q due regard TO the proceed
ing considerations will admit Having these OBJ
lectn IN view nct MdJcssJ 80
determined TO adopt the following regulations;
The Exhibition will be opened every dsy toun,
DAYS excepted) The hours OF admscion ana
other details will be announced ct suoseqoenS
period u.,-
The charges for admission will be a. follows u
Season tickets for gentleman, three suineas
Season tickets for lady, two guinees. These
tick are not transferable bat they will entitie
the owner 20 admiss ion on all occasions on which
The Exhibition is open TO the public. The oom.
ni,sioners reserve to themselves the power OF
RAISING the price Of the season tickets when the
fr.t issue il exhausted, should circumstances ren-
der IL advisable. On the frat day OF the Exhib-
ition season tickets only will be evaiiaoie, and no
money will be received at the doors OF entrance
on that day.
On the second and third days the price OF adj
mission on entrance will DO leach day. one pound.
On the fourth day of exhibition, Eve shillings, 20
be reduced on the twenty second day TO one shil,
ling. From the twenty second day the prices Of
admission will be az follows;
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, ana
Thursdays in each week, one shiIlins On sn'
DAYS, half q crown On Saturdays, i've sammy.
No change will be given at the DOORS tnis
regulation IL necessary TO preyens tns ineonVo gil
ence and confusion which would srse hoG Insos
ruption or delay at the entracnes. should expert
snra In the progress Of the Exhibition render any
alteration jn tbsse arrangements necessary sae
commis,;oners reserve 10 themselves the 20 wef o.
making such notifications ~ may appear oesirs
bic Of which due and tiucly notice. however, wa
| be given to the pubic