GROSVENOR House, Upper Grosvenor-street, the residence of the Duke of Westminster, is one of the few houses in London distinguished for ambitious architectural effects; the colonnades in Grosvenor-street and in the park frontage being in their way unique. A very fine collection of pictures is hung in the galleries. The old masters are strongly represented; but the magnificent specimens of Reynolds, Hogarth, and Gainsborough, will have more interest for the ordinary visitor. This gallery is particularly noticeable as having been one of the first that was opened to the public - with special reference to the working classes - on Sundays. It is to be regretted that the liberality of the duke was somewhat ill-requited.

GROSVENOR HOUSE.

No dwelling-house in London has so fine an entrance as Grosvenor House, the Duke of Westminster's town residence, which lies back from the south side of Upper Grosvenor Street. The house itself was built for the Duke of Gloucester, son of George II; but the entrance, as well as the western wing, both designed by T. Cundy, are of much later date, the latter being completed only in 1842. It consists of an open scene screen of classic pillars, connecting the arches for entrance to and exit from the house, the whole elaborately decorated with armorial bearings and other carvings. The gates are fine examples of metal work. In Grosvenor House is hung the Duke's almost priceless collection of pictures. Meetings are occasionally held here in aid of philanthropic institutions in which his Grace is interested.