The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-10

camp 10 the Governor OF Penny with the rank
Lieutenant Colonel.
Eoalaos.-TnE QvlES ENGLAND an Tur GnA.p OPERA
PARis-From the Paris papers sd August We con-
dense the suboned highly interesting account of the
royal visit to the oIera:A the houses In the vicinity
were illuminated and the Boues we're closely packed
with people The scene in the vicinity Of the Lepel
letter. where the theatre Is situated was Of most fairy
Ike description Every window illuminated with
colored lamps, and under the arch erected across tn
boulevard by tie artstes of the opera suspended
magnificent lustre, eight metres high by siA in diameter
of topazcoior lights, interpreted with white globes
glass, reembng pearls forming altogether an object
wonderful beauty Lofty stands of gas JETS placed at
tie ners o; the street. and at equal di taucex 10
beyond the entrance of the theatre threw innu
bic flames OF light and rendered every object clear
day. The whole front Of the theatre was ornamented
with flowers hangings and shields bearing the arms Or
England and France The grana was hung with
tapestry and the pillars at the side bore crimson velvet
ecutehecns with the letters A. and w. ineraced in let
ters of gold line of fire along the feze OF the
theatre and the initials of Queen Victoria and Of the
Emperor again stood in Jets gas amidst this
blaze Of light Immense stands of living flowers adorned
the entrance hall and the grand staircase aud crimson
velvet hnngngs covered the sides. From OF the
vesone we're suspended splendid cha ndeliers containing
thousands OF wax lights and all up the tcky carpe,ed
staircase similar additions had been arranged Immense
mirrors aao Also been disposed OF at equal distances and
reflected the lovely under a thousand unexpected
aspects. The Municipal Guard OF Paris , stood Close
10 each other down both sides of the way outside whilst
the Gne Of the mounted guard lined the staircase
eacng to the imperial box The whole scene was one OF
tie greatest beauty and organized in every part with the
most perfect taste Inside the house the
still imposing The six centre boxes had been
thrown into one, SO as TO form large room advancing
far into the body Of the house, the wooden separations
FRI m the corridor being removed, and wide communi-
cation opened TO the oyer which is finest in Paris
The whole Of this large space richly carpeed and
hung with crimson velvet and gold, forming suite Of
rooms Of considerable extent. Crimson satin chairs
richly gilt, and Of such size almost TO constitute
thrones placed for the august personages who were
to form the c,nosure Of every cycu The aspect
Of this box behed from the interior Of theatre
OF severely noble character. The whole OF the
front Of beautiful carving, richly gilt with
lofty canopy above, covered with crimson velvet hang
ngs embroidered With gold lace in the Louis XIV. style
TO match The rest OF the decorations Al the right
placed the Of England and the left those Of
France whilst in the cene the who dominaedb by
iige imperial eagle with oustreched wings the three
objects being resrle dent with gold Two Of The Cent
gaIdes in their splendid uniform stood imnoy cable as
statues at the foot of the box at each side and two
others in similar way at each side Of the stage These
men we're rele' every quarter OF hour during the
Ierfoi nance according 10 their turn ,f duty
No admitted to the sale unless in full dress.
tquarter past eight the Queen appeared led in BY the
Emperor Then such peal Of acclaaions a. few
have ever heard eqused in any theatre. The Queen
seemed quite struck by the enh uasIn the reception
ard advancing with graceful dignity towards the front
q The box she cursied low TO the multitude before her
The cry yi,e Rene = was over and over again re-
peated snd as each long continued shout her Ma
right IN front and 20 tie left II only af these
aaes that TIE cheers began TO sabsde and then the
Emperor, the Empress and Prince Albert, who had
NAMED rather behind during the enthusiastic reception
the Queen II 10 show that for her alone that
ai this hcnsge and burst cf feeling intended
and tIIv L..
which cries Of s'vive rEmpereur p "yss rsinee ee
Albert Y and "Vive i'Imperatdce - were in
termirgled. God the Queen" then pas ed by
the band and another burst Of acclamaons followed
After the aogns party had saloted The audeace, thu
impuor placing himself a, Queen tctora's right,
lrnce Albert being seated at the Empress Euptne's
rors tight and the Princess Mabde that at Prince
Abert- left Tie Emperor gave the signal Tor the per-
formances to commence. Tie curtain Immediately,
ard ercymard chn and Merry sang the trio of "Wil-
lam Jeli.N. Mime. Alboni gave the variations Of
hummel with wonderful perfection Roger and Bonne.
he executed the duo OF Ia Refine dc Chypre;r aud
lastly, Mile Cruyell most chamingly the boero o
the "Verrcs siciliennes.n II costume concert
for the applause 10 commence from the royal party
As soon as The musical entertainment had concluded
the whole Of the imperial and royal party Withdrew for
about len minutes 70 the adjoining room and
tered The fyer They also retired once more in the
OF the evening On their return the ballet Of Ia
Fon commenced with Nine. hosati and Petitpas in
the principal parts Nile rlunket and Beauchet intro.
pIessy for the occasion tsing splendid view Of Windsor
Castle and being designed TO show that the splendid
cepton given TO the Emperor and Empress b, her Ma
esty of England forgotten in France The whole
cf the principal performers u the opera formed groups
the stage whilst alan high In air 10 be heraldc
decoration, surmossst by an immense royal crown with
protecting geni hanging suspended from clouds around
the youngest and pettest dancers Of the cors de Ja
having been selected for the purpose. The whole
illuminated with electric light which produced q most
splendid effect. The English national anthem was then
sung In q admirrbe style By Albon Cruvel Roger
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first bar of the noble air the whole audience
rote the imperial party doing 70 likewise.
When God save the Queen ~ had been brought 10
close such burst Of acclamatons and cries Of "Vve Ia
Refine !" and "vive Ia RENE Victoria T. from every
before in eny theatre Forth rushed the spontaneous
cheers with . gnanimity and yigor that ! ad in them
waved by the ladies who joined in the accafna-
bons whilst amongst the male part of the audience IL
sled her thanks; but at each salute the cheers again
broke forth until Mt at the Emperor gave his hand
TO the Queen and Yea her away the audience insisted
having God save the Queen repeated, as means OF
showing their deyotednes TO her Majesty Nearly the
whole # the imperial party bad already left the box but
tie fmI@ror peusng looked 10 the Queen to learn her
wishes Her Majesty evidently highly gratihed, re-
turned towards the front The Emperor, by the
menf had been placed between the Queen aud the En-
press. God Save the Queen - was then again per-
formed and the enthusiasm ~ the audience at is
ciose displayed with possible increased sceiama,ons
The Queen again saluted the audience and the Empero-
leading her Majesty and the Empress away put ~ end
70 this most extraordinary scene.
The Queen had also opportunity a aeeng al saint
Cloud vaudeville played by the very best French
medans. The piece selected ~ her Majesty ~ss .rn
Hayard and de pieviie which first produced at the
Theatre cymnase In November, 1852 II has had long
and played at the eymnase up 10 very recent
period The following i the programme 9TH perform
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