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THE FIELD 
n>nT- "I'T'pn" vfi *pf* ' 11 I'UR LAST SU ft DAY’S 
EDmON. 
OPENING ’ THE KYS’AL PALACE 
AT Si DEN HAM. 
Saturday Afternoon. 
The Crystal Palace has been at last opened by her Majesty 
in person. Lot us first look at its dimensions. The entire 
length is 1,60$ feet ; the length of centre transept, 408 feet ; 
length of end transepts, 312 feet ; the width of nave is 72 feet ; 
the width of centre transept, 120 feet ; the width of end tran- 
seits, 72 feet; and the projection of the bays is 8 feet. These 
dir i t - will ’ «eep .’ire all multiples, or part?, of 2-1 
ih. i - . i iu .o ii i.n to e.dun.n throughout. The 
height of the first storev, including the giuler, which is 3 feet, 
i- 22 feet; the height of the second ston-y (including girder), 
third storey, fourth storev in centre transept, anil fifth storey 
in transept, 20 feet in eaefi case. The ribs of the roof spring at 
8 feet above the upper galleries in nave and transepts. The 
height from the door to the centre of the roof of the nave, and 
of end transepts, is 106 feet ; and the height from the floor to 
the centre of the roof of the centre transept, 170 feet. The 
diameter of the octagon column is 7\ inches. 
To witness the opening all London was early a foot. 
At eleven o’clock the doors were opened to the public; all 
ruslieii onwards as if about to charge a division of Cossacks, but 
the holders of blue tickets, and white tickets, and yellow 
tickets, and yellow tickets with green hare across them, &c„ 
&e., were now nonplussed, for the police had received no orders 
under which tliev could direct anybody to his proper seat or 
gallery. The police, under the most irritating inquiries, were 
very civil, and, somewhat accustomed as we ourselves are to 
public ceremonies, it was by almost a miracle that wo obtained 
any position at all, although duly provided with tickets and 
other credentials. When we did get a sent close to one of the 
four great statues in the central transept, and within a few 
yards of her Majesty's Ministers, we had certainly no further 
reason to complain. So let that pass. 
In front of us was the Chair of State for her Majesty, erected 
on a raised dais in the conlro transept, nnd overhung with a 
huge but rich nnd elegant canopy in crimson and gold, with the 
mottoes, Dieu ft mon droit , Doming Salvam fae Jler/inam, 
Ac,, upon it, and surmounted by plumes. Here the Queen sub- 
sequently sat with her face towards the east. Behind the throne, 
on the west, were an incalculable number of seats for the band 
and chorus, under tbo direction of M. Costa, and on the right 
and left nnd front extending along the north and south naves 
wore the reserved seats for distinguished persons and those who 
held privileged tickets. 
Her Majesty’s Ministers stood on her left, in the space to the 
left of the dais ; that to the right was occupied by the ambas- 
sadors, and some, of the more notable members of the Houses of 
Lords and Commons, and the seats immediately before the dais 
were filled by members of the corporation of Loudon, headed by 
the Lord Mayor. 
All the Cabinet Ministers Appeared in their official costumes. 
The moment Lord J. Russell was recognised, he was loudly nnd 
enthusiastically cheered ; nope of the other members of the Cnbi- 
not, us for as we arc aware, met with a similar flattering wel- 
come; but a cheer was certainly given for Mr. Disraeli, whose 
name we heard uttered loudly around us. 
Of the member* of the late Cabinet who attracted considerable 
notice were, the Enrl of Derby und Mr. Disrncli, who wore the 
Windsor uniform. 
At a minute to 3 o'clock fn salute had boon heard at J pnst 
2) the Queen entered the building, und just as the dock pointed 
to 3, Her Majesty entered by the avenue south of the throne, 
leaning on the arm of Prince Albert, who was attired in the uni- 
form of a field marshal. 
Her Majesty was greeted with the warmest demonstrations 
of loyalty as she passed along, hut when she ascended the dais 
the cheering became general, and it was prolonged for some 
minutes. 
The instrumental and vocal performers then struck un, witli 
thrilling efteet “God save the Queen." Mndlle. Clara Novello 
electrified all present by the manner in which she sang the solo 
parts. 
When the music ceased, the directors of the company' pro- 
ceeded to the dais, and the Chairman read to her Majesty the 
address, for which we have not space. All eyes were now 
directed to the dais, where the royal party stood" in the follow- 
ing order, from north to south : — Princess Mary, Duchess of 
Cambridge, Princess Alice, Prince Alfred, Prince of Wales, 
Prince Albert, Her Majesty, King of Portugal, Duchess of 
Kent, Duke of Oporto, Princess KoyaL Behind the Queen 
were the Duchess of Sutherland, and the ladies of the Court. 
Her Mnjcsty then read a most gracious reply, which was 
banded to her by Lord Pulmerston. 
Sir J. Paxton wat* received by Her Majesty witli a most ex- 
pressive smile of welcome. He was also loudly cheered by the 
company in ascending tbe dais to present his books to the Queen. 
The King of Portugnl inquired of Her Majes'y who this indivi- 
dual was, and seemed very much interested in the explanation 
which she gave with regard to him. 
Mr. Fuller then presented to Her Majesty a series of medals 
struck to commemorate tho occasion, and was followed by the 
gentlemen enumerated at page 588 in to-day's •• Fiklm." 
Mr Ferguson created considerable laughter by descending 
with his back to the Queen, no doubt inadvertently. 
Another impressive peiiormance by the band und chorus 
having followed, the procession was formed, and proceeded 
through the building. 
On the return of the procession her Majesty again ascended 
the dnis, nnd the Ministers and Ambassadors took their places 
us before. 
The Archbishop of Canterbury then delivered, with much 
emphasis aud feeling, a prayer, asking God’s blessing upon the 
undertaking. 
1 he splendid chorus of Hallelujah followed, and a grander 
performance we never heard. The Queen ami Prince Albert, 
a* well as the royal personages who surrounded her. repeatedly 
turned to the vocalists and musicians, as if astounded at the 
wonderful effect they produced. 
lien the music ceased, the Marquis of Breadalbano, the Lord 
Chamberlain, came forward nnd nnnounccd that it was tho wish 
of her most gracious Majesty that the Crystal Pulaco of 1854 
should now bo declared "pen. Thereupon a tremendous burst ol 
applause proceeded from every portion of tho building, nul rent 
the air with its echo — tho orchestra threw nil their energies into 
‘•God Save the Queen,” during tho perfurmaneo of which her 
Majesty retired. 
Her Majesty wore a light blue transparent dress with em- 
broidered flounces, white lace mantle, and a white silk bonnet, 
trimmed with pink flowers and feathers. The dress of the 
Princess Royal was equally simple, being of a light pink 
muslin, witli a plain white lace mantle, and white silk bonnet, 
without any ornament whatever. 
'J lie King of Portugal ami his brother appeared in a blue 
military dress, with gold lace epaulets. 
From an official return we learn that the number of 
season tickets disposed of previous to the opening was 
’2d, 157. It also appears, on the same authority, that there 
were admitted on the 12th instant, 2,096 five-shilling 
■ sitor*, and 2,685 season-ticket holders, making a total 
-».."1. On the 13th, which wa-. wet, 1,847 live-shilling 
\ .Mtors and 1,833 season -ticketholder s, making a total of 
3,()8o. On the 14th, which was dry, but rather overcast, 
2,641 five-shilling visitors, and 2,920 senson-ticketholders, 
making a total of 6,561. On the loth, which was exceed- 
ingly wet, foggv, and disagreeable out of doors, 1,413 
five-shilling visitors, and 1,229 season-ticketholders, 
making a total of 2,642. 
Jrainasonrii anfc fjjawnic Intelligence. 
MEETINGS OF LODGES, &c. 
Monday, 19th of June. — Chap. No. 223, Morsel l- at., 
Goodmans Fields. 
Tuesday, 20th of Juno— No. 800, Crown and Sceptre, 
Gieenwich — Chap. No. 11, Freamoiion*’ Tavern. 
Wednesday, 2!«t of June. — No. 164, Yacht Tavern, 
Greenwich — No. 203, Crooked Billet Tavern, Tower-street 
— No. 225, Hadley’s Hotel— No. 902, Star and Garter, Kew 
Bridge. 
Thursday, 22nd of June.— House Committee, Female 
School, at 4 — No. 72, London Tavern— No. 110, Albion 
Tavern, Aldersgftte-street. 
Friday, 23rd of June. — No. 40, Free masons’ Tavern — 
Chap. No. 0, Thatched House Tavern, St. James’s. 
Globe Lodge, No. 23.— Summer festival. We perceive 
by the circular forwarded to us, the W. M. brother Hew- 
lett, wisely considering that we should not forget the ladies, 
therefore announces tliut the annual summer dinner tukes 
place at the Stur and Garter, Hichmond, 011 the 12il> of 
July, inviting his brethren to bring their wives, daughters, 
und sweethearts. Brother Hewlett! worthy are you to be 
the muster; we feel confident that on a future occasion the 
ladies will not forget the courtesy and attention paid them 
on the 12th. 
Beadon Lodge, No. 902. — The summer meetings of 
this lodge commence on Wednesday, the 21»t of June, at 
Brother Adums’s, Star and Garter, Kew Bridge. This is 
one of the new lodges that do credit to the craft, ranking 
among their members several most efficient, who aro high 
aud prominent in office of the order, which, we trust, must 
he gratifying to our worthy P. M. Brother Beadon, who is 
so warm and liberal a supporter of our charities. There i9 
no doubt that under the able direction and superintendence 
of P. M. Brother Watson, aided by Brother Huy wood and 
tho officers of the lodge, the brethren will be highly de- 
lighted with their first summer meeting; and wo feel confi- 
dent that all will bo carried out to the mutual satisfaction of 
every brother, so that ho may say — “happy have we met, and 
happy liuve we purled 1 ;’ ’and never rcgret.any want of atten- 
tion bestowed upon them by their worthy host, Brother 
Adams, P. M. ol the Lodge of Prudent Brethren. 
The Brevet.— The 20th of June, the anniversary of her 
Majesty’s Accession to the Throne, is the day fixed upon for 
the approaching Brevet. 
Robbery dy a Soldieb — Considerable sensation has 
been created in Westminster, in consequence of a robbery 
having been committed by a soldier while on duty near 
the residence of the Duchess of Kent. From the extreme 
secrecy observed, the following has only transpired. It 
appears that Thomas Sailers, 2nd battalion of Grenadier 
Guards, was on duty near the above residence a few even- 
ings ago, when he robbed a young gentleman, Master 
John Evan, of his gold watch. A picquet was sent for, 
and Sailers was taken to the guard -house. A court- 
martial was held, when he received the sentence of fifty 
lashes, and two years’ imprisonment and hard labour. 
Death of Lord Augustus Fitzclabence. — We are 
sorry to announce the demise of the Rev. Lord Augustus 
Fitzclarence, who died on Wednesday afternoon, at his 
residence, Maple Durham, in Oxfordshire. The deceased, 
who had not completed his 50th year, married, in 1845, 
Strah, eldest daughter of Lord Henry Gordon. 
Important Meeting of tup Press. — A public meet- 
ing of gentlemen, connected with geucral literature and 
journalism, will be held on Wednesday evening, the 21st 
of Judo, at the Freemasons’ Tavern ; William Scholefield, 
Esq., M.P. will take the chair at 7 o’clock perciselv. This 
meeting has been called with tho sanction of soveral 
esteemed authors, to take into consideration the best method 
• >f bringing literary men iuto corporate association ; and 
the attendance of gentlemen interested is earnestly solicited. 
AQUATICS. 
(Continued /rom page 558.) 
ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON INTELLIGENCE, 
JUNE 15. 
Arrivals. — June 12th ; Amazon yawl, Sir John Walsh, 
Bart., from St. Helens. 14th ; Osprey cutter, John 
Petre, Esq., from Portsmouth ; Susan yawl, Earl of 
Hardwick, from Southampton river; Frisk cutter, 
George Arkwright, Esq., M.P., from the Westward. 
15th; Osprey cutter, Lieut.-Colonel Huey, from South- 
ampton. 
Yachts at and about the Station. — Schooners: Reso- 
lution, Myrtle, Shark, Fancy, Titania, Coral Queen, 
lone. Cutters: Nymph, Osprey, Frisk, Osprey. 
Yawls: Plover, Amazon, Susan. 
Fitting out in Cowes Harbour. — Schooners lone, Irene, 
and Fairy; Lavrock and Spider cutters; Caprice yawl. 
Members at the Royal Yacht Squadron House during 
the Wef.k.— George Bentinek, Esq., M P., Lord Col- 
ville, A. Fountaine, Esq., Rev. R. P. Hartopp, Viscount 
Somerton, James Maxse, Esq., E. N. llurvey. Esq., 
Marquis of Conyngham, Sir William Carcw* Bart., 
Lord Otho Fitzgerald, Sir Henry Oglander, Bart., 
Marquis of Bath, John Petre, Esq.," Earl of Hardwieke, 
George Arkwright, Esq., M.P., Lieut.-Colonel Huey. 
ROYAL VICTORIA YACHT CLUB, JUNE 15, 1854. 
Yachts at and off the Station.— Sylph, G. Best, Esq ; 
Elisabeth, R. Wright, Esq.; Wasp, John Fleming, Esq. ; 
Emetic, Major Mountjoy Martvn. 
Fitting out, &c.— Camilla, JohnC. W. Rolls, Esq.; Geor- 
gia na, Capt. Thellusson ; Aurora, Le. Marchaut Thomas 
Esq.; Wildfire, Frederick Thynne, Esq.; Gene via, Sir 
Perry Shelley, Bart. 
The “ Brilliant,*’ Commodore Ackers, was launched at 
Southampton, on Saturday 10th inst., is fitting out with 
all dispatch, and hopes to be off the station the beginning 
of July. 
The Regatta arrangements are not yet completed, but 
Thursday, August 10th, is proposed for Yacht Racing. 
Friday 11th, Boat Racing aud Ball. Saturday 12th, 
General Meeting. 
Hartlepool West, June 15.— Sailed, 14— The Gilona 
yacht, Ralph Ward Jackson, Esq., for Copenhagen. 
Boston I'aciit Club.— The Admiralty warrant of this 
club is dated May 9th, 1854. The regatta for the pre- 
sent year will be held on Tuesday, June 27th. Twoclasses: 
first class, under 20 tons ; second, under 5 tons. 
Mr. J. D. Lee, ling and sail maker of London, has offered, 
ns a prize, to give a complete suit of sails to the winner in 
the third class of the Fishing Smacks. This very liberal 
offer will have a tendency to excite a very desirable spirit 
of rivalry, nnd will have a tendency to improve both the 
appearance nnd mode of management of the smacks of the 
port. It is supposed that the Great Northern Railway 
Company will offer a very handsome prize, ns they arc 
greatly interested in the fishing trade of Boston, as they 
carry weekly ninny tons of fish therefrom on to the mid- 
land c -unties. The yachting friends of tho port arc also 
making great exertions, and it is expected they will muster 
in force on the day appointed. 
Toxophilite Society. — Tho Members of this Society 
met in their Gardens in the Regent’s Park, on the 12th inst., 
to shoot for the Crunden Bugle, which is held for one year 
by tho winner. The shooting is at 100 yards, and the prize 
awarded to the greatest number of hits in 144 arrows. The 
result of the days shooting was os follows; — 11. C. Mules, 
Esq., 55 hits; Nathan Wethcroll, Esq., 34 ; W. G. Campbell, 
Esq., 27. Sir W. B. Smijth, H. Ford, Ii. Snow, It. Wilian, 
Eeqrs., and others, also shot, but did not contend for the 
prize. 
Archery in Broughton Park. — On Wednesday last 
the Cheetham Hill Archers of Manchester gave a grand 
Archery Fete to tho Bowmen of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and 
Cheshire, upon their beautiful ground at Broughton Park, 
when a numerous body of archers assembled to conteud for 
the various prizes offered for competition. A large number 
of spectators attended the meeting, including a considerable 
proportion of the fair sex, which added much to the beauty 
of the scene. Indeed, the numerous carriages, principally 
occupied by the female aristocracy of tho neighbourhood, 
the bands of music, gay flags, und marquees, the strongly 
contrasted colours of the targets, the uniforms of the dif- 
ferent archery societies, and “though last not least,” tho 
splendid foliage of the park, formed together a spectacle not 
often witnessed. After the 100 yards’ shooting, the bowmen 
und their friends adjourned to n spacious marquee on the 
ground, and partook of an elegant cold collation, well fur- 
nished with both substantial* und delicacies of sufficient 
variety to please the most fastidious of epicures. At the 
termination of the day’s proerdings, a large party sat down 
to dinner at the Royal Oak Inn, CheetliHin Hill, when 
ample juctice was done to the excellent catering of Mr. and 
Mrs. Brown, the worthy host aud hostess. After dinner tho 
usual loyal and professional toasts were given and duly 
acknowledged, and at midnight, the ** bowman true” wended 
their way to their respective places of repose “ to sloep, 
perchance to dream," well pleased with the liberality aud 
good feeling displayed by tlielr brethren of the Bow at 
Cheetham Hill, in getting up tho meeting. 
We sincerely hope that we may have the pleasing task 
of recording many similar gatherings' in various parts of 
the kingdom during the ensuing season, as nothing can 
possibly tund so much to tho increase of this good Old 
English sport as friendly meetings got up by the archers of 
different counties for a contest with tiicir neighbouring 
friends. 
We subjoin a list of the twelve highest scores, and a copy 
of the Prize List, merely stating that a very high wind had 
a prejudicial effect upon the scaling, well known to ex- 
perienced archers. The number of arrows shot was 12 
dozen (the York round), viz., 6 dozen at 100 yards, 4 dozen 
at 80 yards, aud 2 dozen at 60 yurds. 
TWELVE IIIGHEST SCORES. 
No. 
Name. 
Club. 
Hits 
Score. 
1 
Mr. John Wilson .. 
York Archers 
76 
343 
2 
Rev. J. Mallory .. 
Cheshire Bowmen .. .. 
70 
302 
3 
Mr. K. Holland .. 
Cheetham llill Archers 
73 
301 
4 
Mr. J. Jones 
Oldham 
CO 
200 
6 
Mr. 14. Hilton .. 
Cheetham Hill Archers 
64 
230 
6 
Mr. James Fox .. 
Leeds Archers 
58 
228 
7 
Mr. Geo. Ollier 
Cheetham Hill Archors 
52 
226 
8 
Mr. L. L. Franks. . 
Leeds Archers 
48 
208 
9 
Mr. John Turner . . 
Cheetham Hill Archers 
32 
206 
10 
Mr. W. Houghton 
Oldham 
52 
189 
11 
Mr.VV W. Hargrove 
York Archers 
44 
182 
12 
Mr . H. Steward .. 
York Archers 
46 
176 
In addition to tho above, 24 other archers shot, making 36 com- 
petitors la all. 
At the conclusion of the match shooting took place at 
the derated target, und afterwards at tho ancient game of the 
papingo or popinjay. The stakes ot the elevated turget 
shooting were won as follows :— Mr. K. Holland, 1st prize, 
for the greatest score ; Mr. W. Houghton, 2nd prize, for 
tho most hits : and Mr. C. Corhutt, 3rd prize, for the 
most central gold. At the popinjay shooting, Mr. G. 
Ollier and Mr. K. Holland divided the sweepstakes, both 
gentlemen having hit tho bolt. 
corr of prize list. 
o. 
For tho greatest gross score, J. Wilson, York Archers, .. 6 0 
1 , greatest gross number of hits, K. Holland, Cheetham 
II ill Archers .. .. .. .. ..5 0 
„ greatest score at 100 yards, II. Hilton, Cheetham Hill 
Archer* .. .. .. .. .. 3 10 
■> greatest number of hits at 1 00 yards, Re v. J . Muttony, 
Cheshire Bowmen .. .. .. ..3 10 
„ greatest score at 80 yards, G. Ollier, Cheetham Hill 
Archers . . . . , . . . ..30 
„ greatest number of hits at 80 yards, .1. Jones, Oldham 3 0 
„ greatest gross numbers of golds, J. Turner, 
Cheetham Hill Archers .. .. ..3 0 
„ the best gold of the day, L K. Franks. Leed« Archers 3 0 
» greatest score at 60 yards, James Fox, Leeds Archers 3 10 
„ greatest number of hits at 60 yards, W. Houghton, 
Oldham . . . . , . . . . . 2 10 
1 , most golds at 100 yards, T. Pollock, Leeds Archers 2 0 
,1 most golds at 80 yards, J. Drown, Cheetham Hill 
Archers . . . . . . ..20 
d. 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
*» most golds at 60 yards, Q. Eaton, Cheetham UUl 
Archers .. .. .. .. ..200 
„ the best gold ut 100 yards, M. J. Brown, Cheetham 
Hill Archers .. .. .. .. .. j jo 0 
„ the best gold at 80 yards, H« Steward, York Archers I 10 0 
„ the best gold at GO yards, J. Thompson, Cheetham 
Hill Archers .. .. .. ..1 10 0 
The wooden spoon for the groateat number of hits in the 
while was awurded to Mr.|W. Brown of tho Cheetham Hill 
Archers.] 
