epresentation of Reinecke Fox's adventures, by
means of stuffed animals, in the German portion of the Exhibition. The
expression of the different animals is very funny, and makes us laugh
to almost an inconvenient degree. The first group represents the fox,
with his rosary in his hand, confessing his sins to the cock, who is
listening very gravely, and reading him a sermon on his wickedness.

The next group shows the tom-cat, coming to summon Master Reinecke to
court, to answer the accusations brought against him; the fox sets
out, and on his way wounds a poor hare, whom he carries with him. But
we cannot stay to notice all the groups now; only we must just glance
at the fox lying on the sheep's skin, after his repast, for here
Master Reinecke's expression shows him to be so well satisfied and
comfortable that it is very droll.

In the Russian division we may observe a most magnificent pair of
candlesticks of bronze, gilt, which look exceedingly sparkling and
brilliant, and are the first objects that meet our eyes as we enter
the department.

In the transept, at the opposite end to where the gates from
Coalbrookdale are situated, are another beautiful specimen of
ornamented gates for a park, in the style of the elegantly wrought
iron work, made about a hundred and fifty years since, and which adorn
the entrances to many of the old mansions of England. Some parts of
these are tastefully gilt, and produce a remarkably pretty effect.

It would take us more than a month to see everything in the Crystal
Palace, and those who wish to examine all the wonders, must pay
several visits. But we have, I think, seen enough for the present, and
will now leave the Exhibition, if you are satisfied. Perhaps, before I
go, you would like me to describe the ceremony of the opening of our
Palace of Wonders, by our good Queen? If so, I shall be very happy
indeed to oblige you, by telling you all I saw on the first of May.

Early in the morning of that day,--soon after dawn,--thousands of
people in London were wending their way towards Hyde Park; horses
feet, and carriage-wheels clattered through the streets, and strange
looking foreigners passed along among the crowd, all eager to see the
procession.

I dare say you would have been delighted with the grand sight:--first
there came a long line of splendid carriages, containing various lords
and ladies, in gorgeous costumes;--diamonds flashing, and feathers
waving; next came a troop of