The Divided Sabbath

The Divided Sabbath - remarks concerning the Crystal Palace now erecting at Sydenham

We are happy to be able to state, that so far as the Government are concerned, no impediment will be thrown in the way, and that there is now no fear of the peoples losing their palace on the day on which they can best avail themselves of its many means of elevation and refinement. When the Directors of the Crystal Palace Company applied some few weeks since to Lord Derby for a Charter, they communicated to his Lordship the terms upon which they proposed to open the building and grounds on Sundays. They were of opinion, that until after one oclock no trains should run from London, and the Crystal Palace itself should be strictly closed. After that hour they p. 4proposed to throw open the Park and the Winter-Garden, but not to exhibit those departments of the building, which will partake exclusively of a manufacturing and commercial character, the intention being to devote a certain portion of the space to specimens of manufactures, &c., which the public will be invited, upon certain conditions, to display. In the third place, the Directors undertook that on Sunday no spirituous liquors should be sold in their grounds. On Monday last Lord Derby requested an interview with the Directors, who, with Sir J. Paxton, waited upon the Premier and the Home Secretary in Downing Street. At this meeting his Lordship acquiesced in the stipulations proffered by the Crystal Palace Company, suggested a few trifling variations, and promised to grant the required Charter. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 62203
Author: Jowett, William
Release Date: May 23, 2020
Format: eBook
Language: English