The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-03-31 00:00:00

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00P-' GICAL GARDENS, LIVERPOOL.
EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION.
On GOOD FRIDAY, April 10, 1857, and positively for that clay
only, the Original
GENERAL TOM THUMB!
The world renowned and unparalleled American Man in Miniature,
weighing only 25 Ibs, and only 31 inches high.
Patronised by Her Majesty and Prince Albeit, the Royal Family, the
King of the Belgians, and all the Crowned Heads of Europe.
After an absence of 13 years from England, he is now making the
tour of France. Spain. Germany, and Russia. and will hold his
Levee, positively for the above day only, in Liverpool.
THIS AMERICAN MAN IN MINIATURE,
undoubtedly the smallest in the world, intelligent, sprightly, edit.
rated, perfectly symmetrical in all his proportions. and graceful
beyond belie', is on his way to Russia, accompanied by his mother,
and other members of his family,
He appeared before her Majesty on three different occasions,
March 23rd, 1844. April Ist, 1844, and April lgth, 1844. Her
kidesty was pleased to present to the General with tier own hand, an
elegant and costly souvenir, bearing on one side the crown and
Royal Initials, V.R., and on the reverse a forget-me-not flower in
gold and enamel. He was likewise presented with an elegant
miniature watch and chain by her late Majesty he Q leen Dowager,
as sett as many other rare and valuable presents from his Grace
the Duke of Devonshire, their- Majesties' the late King and Queen
of the French, and numerous other potentates. lords, ladies, and
I gentry.. These unique presents may be seen at the little General's
levee.
The little General has scarcely undergone the sitghtest change
in features, voice, or size since he appeared three times berme her
Majesty at Buckingham Palace, 13 years ago. and exhibited before
6110,000 of the nobility and gentry at Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, in
1844. Hundreds who knew him intimately at that, time recoenise
him daily. His intellect is vastly expanded, and his songs. dances,
imitations, and performances in numerous costumes are enchanting
and graceful beyond belief. He dances the polka, sailor's horn-
pipe, &c.
HIS MINIATURE CHARIOT, PONIES, ELFIN COACH-
MAN and FOOTMAN will promenade the ' Gardens during the
day, with the General.
Great preparations for the forthcoming Season are being made
n the Gardens, and will be in an advanced state towards com-
pletion.
The COLLECTION of ANIMALS has been considerably in-
creased, including the most splendid group of Lions, of various ages
in Europe.

Prices of Admission on this occasion

Morning Exhibition from Ten until Two o'clock ...... Is.
Afternoon Ditto,, from Two until Ten o'clock
Cl.ildren admitted on:y in tit* Morning at Half-price.

OOLOGICAL GARDENS.—The Proprietor
begs to call attention to the moderate Terms for
SINGLE and FAMILY SUBSC RIP LIONS for the ensuing Season,
which admit on all occasions, namely :
Single Subscriptions
Lady and Gentleman .. 163 Od
Every auditioaal member gt a famil~
Tickets may now be obtained at the Gardens.
TAYLOR'S VINE HOTEL,
AND CONCERT HALL,
GREAT CHARLOTTE.ST., NEAR THE TOP OF WHITECHAPEL.

Engagement of
CORNEY KANE.
Also,
MR. COX,

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From America, who will appear in his Coloured Comic Entertain-
ment Every Evening.
Great success of the much admired Comic Vocalist
MADAME ROMER.
Also, MISS IJIIZZY DE GREY,
The pleasing Ballad Vocalist.
Immense success of the old favourite Comic Singer,
MR. TOM BENNF,TT.
Also, MR. DUCKWORTH. the Wonderful One-legged Dancer.
Also Mr. DuFFY. the "rale brotd of a boy."—A laughable Sketch
every evening. ADMISSION FREE.