The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-17 00:00:00

HOLIDAY AMUSEMENTS.

CREMOENE GARDENS.
A more auspicious opening of the fete champetre sea-
son than that which was last evening witnessed at this
popular place of amusement could not well be desired even
by those most interested in its permanent success. If
there be veracity in the adage which assures us that a
" good start is half the race," then indeed has Mr.
T. B. Simpson cause to feel assured that his " book " is
a safe one, and that, in the present season, he rides the
winning horse. It would be strange were it otherwise ;
at least, we venture to think the great majority of those
who visited the gardens last evening participated in an
entertainment which, in point of magnificence, coupled
with the low scale of admission charges, was never on
any previous occasion afforded our very exacting sight-
seeing friends. The visitor of last season could not fail
to observe the several improvements which the judicious
taste of Mr. Simpson has introduced in every depart-
ment. The grounds have been re-trimmed and laid out
to the best advantage ; the casts are more numerous
than formerly ; the theatre, bowling-saloons, and various
refectories have all been retouched in approved artistic
style, whilst the several orchestras have also been en-
larged and beautified. Nor is it merely in outward ap-
pearance that Cremorne Gardens have been improved, for
the performances are equally entitled to commendation.
In the musical department the "Hungarian Brothers"
continue to delight their auditors, as of old, though at
present they are brought into serious rivalry with the
numerous and admirably-trained band of Signor Bosisio
—the lesser orchestras performing, at intervals, waltzes
and polkas of such a spirit-stirring nature as to induce a
conviction that "perpetual motion" had been at length
illustrated in the persons of the thousands of Terpsi-
chorean votaries. The balloon ascent of Mr. ChaMbers
was quite perfect in all its complicated details, and the
veteran aeronaut was loudly cheered as, with a steady
and majestic flight, he soared in his fragile machine high
in air, and, in a few minutes, losing himself to the up-
turned gaze of his thousand spectators. The theatricals
were admirably selected with a view to merriment and
laughter, which, in the present season of hilarity, consti-
tute their best recommendation to 'classes whose deter-
mination is to laugh and be merry, and with whom, con-
sequently, the sentimental or melodramatic would be
sadly out of place. Then there was rope-dancing with
feats of daring which made one Mild hard the breath ; and
anon, such a display of grace and agility as elicited the
loudest acclamation. The vocalism was also very credit-
ably sustained. But much as had been done to improve
the general aspect of things, it was not until dark thatthe
gardens displayed their full beauty, or revealed the extent
of the artistic skill which had been employed to give effect
and brilliancy to the scene. An entirely new process of
illumination was introduced on the occasion, and with
the greatest possible success. In roving over the
grounds, the eye wandered down vistas, in i which the
verdant foliage was brightly relieved by thousands of
lamps, whose rich and variegated hues were in return
chastened down to a tone so subdued as to realise that
fairy land which the sceptical believe only to exist within
the pages of Oriental romances. There might Puck and
his attendant train hold their midnight revels, or repose
within the shelter of some mossy grot,, lulled by falling
waters and the "distant hum of cities." Of the grand
pyrotechnic display which wound up the entertainments
of the evening it will be merely necessary to say that it
partook of the same excellence as the other branches of
the performance—which, taken as a whole, was not
alone complete, but, what is still more to the purpose,
altogether successful and satisfactory, A spirited and
judicious proprietor undoubtedly is Mr. Simpson, who
seems to possess, not alone the will, but also the taste
to render as perfect as possible entertainments of this
description. Assisted by the politeness and attention
of the secretary, and skill of the manager Mr.
Adams the public has every assurance of a
series of brilliant entertainments, such as they were
never previously invited to ; and if last night be
any indication of the future, Mr. Simpson may safely
calculate on the support and approbation of " troops of
friends " during his auspiciously renewed regime of Old
Cremorne Gardens.

SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
The opening day of this delightful scene of recreation
was signalised by an attendance crowded beyond the
powers of computation. Besides the zoological collec-
tion, which remains pretty much as it has been during
the last three or four years, and the musical arrange-
ments, including the military band under the able di-
rection of Mr. Godfrey, and a vocal concert embracing
the talents of Miss Cicely Nett, Mr. Wuille, and Mr.
Phillips, there was a modelled dioramic picture repre-
senting the Bay and Forts of Chusan, designed and
painted by the Messrs. Danson, from drawings made
on the spot by Lieut. White, of the Royal Marines. As
usual with the scenic representations at these gardens,
the lake is made to form a principal feature, and in the
present instance does effectual duty as the harbour
and bay of Chusan, the admirably-managed per-
spective of the fortification; junks, and ships in
front, and the rugged mountains fading in the dis-
tance, and mingling with the clouds behind, convert-
ing the pigmy sheet of water into a sea of formidable
dimensions. The diorama is made the vehicle for the
introduction of the ordinary pyrotechnic display which
is consequent upon the attack on the British fleet an-
chored in the bay by the Chinese rafts and batteries.
The spectacle was admirably managed, and the illusion
of the bombardment by which the batteries were silenced
and the fire-ships destroyed was (bating a pleasing
variety of colour and form in the rockets and other
missiles interchanged) complete ; and, judging by the
applause with which it was rewarded, the war with
China promises to be as successful at the Surrey
Gardens as it was in the Chinese waters. The May-
pole dances and rustic sports went off with signal
effect, and proved a most brilliant and attractive feature.
Too much praise cannot be given to the celebrated
Flexmore for the admirable manner in which he pro-
duced and superintended this portion of the entertain-
ment. His corps de ballet is drilled to perfection, and
the delight of the assembled thousands was enthusiastic.
The spirited and successful plunges of Master Joseph
Collins after some current coins of the realm secreted
in the recesses of a vessel of treacle called down thun-
ders of applause on the head of that active and interest-
ing youth.

POLYTECHNIC.
This institution, as usual, attracted yesterday a great
number of visitors, and the whole of the scientific and
mechanical resources of the establishment have been put
into requisition for the week, affording a very diversified
and interesting programme for the instruction and
amusement of holiday sight-seers. We noticed 'espe-•
cially yesterday amongst the visitors, who were com-
posed of all grades of society, a great number of the
better class of artisans, who appeared to examine with
great interest the different specimens of machinery,
models, and works of art. The lectures were more than
usually well attended, especially one by Mr. Pepper on
the chemistry of gunpowder and rocket composition ;
and another by Dr. Bachhoffner on voltaic electricity,
with a series of brilliant illustrations. Some very
curious and interesting experiments were made on the
power of heat, illustrated by two gigantic reflectors, by
which cooking was effected at an enormous distance
from the fire. The above were all illustrated by a num-
ber of amusing experiments, greatly to the delight and
edification of the snore juvenile portion of the audience.
We must not forget to notice the dissolving views, which
are always excellent at this institution, especially a
splendid series painted by Mr. Charles Smith, repre-
senting a variety of scenes in the Holy Land. The won:
derful ruins of Palmyra, and the ancient Christian
chapels and shrines at Jerusalem, Bethlehem, &c., for
which those little known but interesting regions are re-
markable, were most beautifully exhibited.

BURFORD'S PANORAMA.
Amongst the numerous pictorial exhibitions which
appeal daily to the popular taste, Burford's Panorama
retains the high position it has ever held, and the large
amount of patronage bestowed upon it yesterday suffi-
ciently proved that the last addition to the entertainment
—the City of Granada, with the Alhambra—is one of
the most effective which has yet been introduced to the
notice of the public. As a work of art, it has already
received a high meed of praise, and has been justly pro-
nounced an improvement upon that style of painting
which is generally employed in panoramic representa-
tions. All the most interesting features of the old
Moorish city, with the celebrated fortress and palace
of the Alhambra, and the surrounding plain, are beauti-
fully and effectively rendered, and the skill of a practised
artist is everywhere apparent, both in the mechanical
and pictorial arrangements. To all who admire exhibi-
tions of this nature, and who would readily gain a know-
ledge of one of the most interesting cities of olden time,
this panorama is especially worthy of a visit.

ROYAL COLOSSEUM, REGENT'S-PARK.
The delightful weather of yesterday greatly enhanced
the pleasure of a visit to this interesting exhibition, in
which are combined such a cluster of attractions culled
from the realms of nature and art. Little or. nothing
that is new can be said of this admirable institution,
whose merits are so well known, and where they are
known are so universally appreciated ; but we may be

excused if we briefly remind the swarms of' country sou'
sins whom the cheap excursion trains convey to town on
holiday occasions, that within its walls are to be found
the stalactite caverns of Adelsberg, the sublime moue.
tarn scenery of Switzerland, the rich stores of a conser:
vatory in which are gathered together the luxuriance
of
tropical vegetation and the gorgeous plumaged natives
of the sunniest climes ; a Glyptotheca, or museum of
sculpture ; the classic ruins of• Grecian temples ; 911 d
last, though not least, a magnificent Panorama of LOU'
don, which, when illuminated in the evening, p
the most brilliant scenic effects. Nor must we omit t°
mention the sister establishment, the Cyclorama, at
which the great earthquake at Lisbon is daily repre:
seated in all its devastating grandeur, and fills the mm
of every spectator with indescribable terror and awe.
Presents

MADAME TUSSAUD AND SONS. f
A continuous stream of visitors during the wh°l° °
yesterday flocked to this highly interesting exhibiti°ll;
which is ever increasing its claims upon public faveu
and regard, owing to the spirited exertions of 313c13191:
Tuseaud and Sons, who are indefatigable in adding fre',
novelties to their unique collection of historical 6311°,0
ters and relics. Although no additions have been 11!3m5
during the last few weeks, the interest which the vari°lll
groups are so well calculated to excite appears 0 pose
an inexhaustible freshness. We were given to uPcle
stand that several new and interesting represents.nos,
will very shortly be added to the attractions of thi.s„,
hibition, which now affords a most vivid and striki*/
illustration of the brilliant and diversified eeettil°,°%.t°o.
almost. every age and country, in addition to the 0-0
meal interest, at one time of admiration, at auethe:r,,obe
more melancholy character, which must necesear' ,st
connected with these life-like representations of there'll,
illustrious and the most unfortunate characters t
past and of the present. The Emperor of the
and the Empress, in her rich bridal costume, netu
excited the greatest attention. The room which. }J
propriated to a'collection of representations eellLowe
with the achievements of the late Duke of "Ar_.'-
was visited with much interest.

THE EXHIBITION OF ZULU ICAYITtS.ra
This exhibition, which takes place at St. GA°:;"o,4e •
Gallery, Knightsbridge, opened yesterday, lulus:: 0
pices more than favourable, and promising a 51.1e' 801
indisputably certain, that we may throw aside
journalistic prudence, and unhesitatingly predict
3di.
band of Zulus, who, for the benefit of a fashionable :311
ence, performed all their native feats, and illustrate
their native manners, were so perfectly eatar3,l:{ AO!
therefore so perfectly dramatic, in their represen'iii° 0i
that the spectators scarcely knew when to aPPI3II; the
when to admire—where to express astonishment a"
tore'
intense power and passion exhibited, and wher° sei
cognise the mixture of acting with obvious and 'or
though strange and unknown, reality, which ;isce3'
guished these singular and unprecedented pertbr_tln ri6"
The scenery (painted by Mr. Marshall) was cha"—teos3
tic in the extreme ; the costumes—said to be
collo'
really worn in their native country—were most
ing ; and the Zulus themselves were most I" to
agile, active, and intelligent. Their inevereelinor
sometimes stealthy, as when in search of a foe, 14-tol
times telling of terrible excitement, as when in the
combat ; sometimes elegant and graceful, as whelitolt
object in view was "asking papa "—were alwar o 0
and always beautifully expressive of the idea lIPPe-ge •
in
the mind—if a savage may be permitted to h¢• g
mind—of each man and woman of this most irate :
party. Then there was a lecture—like what l:010
lecture should be—brief, pointed, literary, lus,--ev:cri
and illustrative, and delivered by a gentleman 'll°
y g n 1)
oratorical defects were so far virtues that they Were hid
the natural results of that occasional nervousness ~
tells, to one's delight, that the speaker is not "P;f fot
sional," and that lie knows perfectly what to sail
as yet, exactly how and when best to say it. -A-lt°.„
the entertainment, if such it may be called, iscfv.‘ll,
kind, incomparable. Pleasure-seekers may
actors and ethnologists may learn, at this Zab1,,..„„--
tion. We would be critical, but must be 111''
therefore give it our unqualified approval.

THE EXHIBITION OF EARTHIYIS. tire
The Earthmen, so called because both of theP" 31,
children, and one a female, exhibited yesterdg atAd
Regent-street, Waterloo-place, to a numerous be
admiring audience. These little people, alleged t°
s'
16 and 14 respectively, but about whose ages W°„&ife4
fees to being slightly sceptical, combine in thererecoo
several attractions likely to allure to their insr-nifer
persons of very different classes. They have collie
here to be educated, and are interestingly DP' cep'
tionally ignorant at present ; and "serious ra go
have the satisfaction of knowing that they ar° of
back when a few years Alder, as missionaries' of
assistants to missionaries, for the conversion be
f
Earthmen in general. The gayer inhabitants °dist,
metropolis find the young lady an accomplished elr
Pa.
and a little inclined to be a flirt ' , she ask° '2l's
tlemen to put their names in her visiting 1/°A1033
if she really was anxious to remember 003' were
shakes hands with a flattering squeeze, which, if 8138 of
but ten years older, would be suggestive t°ctioe
ordinary vanity of love at first sight, and of a cons
-tier
that the dear little savage was very diserbnin3ting
all. Unfortunately she smokes, an unladrlike:oll
plishment of which our high civilisation has P-ivttle"
taught her to be ashamed ; and so does the little ge-z pis
man with her, a juvenile chief, who sits down d_nlifills'iP``'
audiences with a Dutch dignity that is rather '""-u,ters'
and combines in his youthful countenance the I
lidit
serenity of a prosperous beadle and the sublime °-% re.
of a German prince. However, his haugbtines i cer
deemed by the suavity of his companion ; and
tainty that they both smoke, that they neither of t
toboth 61,0
read, and that some day or other they are
back with the highest European culture to their rcceP.
country, insures them constant and nunler°ll° ts 11`I
tions, while they remain here. Their appointrne4;il
should state, are nationally scanty, every 01)Pe;;000-
being afforded to, inquiring minds for the aseertsv-arth'
of the fact that there is no deception as to the
and a
men's race. Plenty of ornaments, few clothes,
fo the
bronze skin, make up the external appearance
Earthmen.

INVERNESS IND PERTH RAIL rA

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or ef
movements othluist ion
lines n hooawfv ebe
communication.
, It would be observed from the reports of the it OP'
meetings of Inverness, Ross, and Nairn, last loe f thet
be him •0-
gratifying to the gentlemen who, at great Perstoosios 0
• convenience and at considerable risk of Pr,,°, of ',.htg
umpn;i:sedasee:idtoonw.s eacrumlrhleyistahraPePuers:ttvait
.sagacity, determined to raise this scheme '-v•po0
Slough of Despond into which it had fallen. 01, '"3
own merits the propositiion must now stand °r shin
the committee have gone too far to draw m3°
opposition threaten, or monetary support hr„evourah:jho
The public seem to enter Main the enterprise l-- At •
and, from the figures ad duced by Mr. Andersodoubt
lc;
Inverness county meeting, it seems difficult t°aourrento
ultimate success if Parli arnent give a ready °°,ostile
in the scheme. There : teems to be a feeling. inatr,
• making application to Government for aid in tul.yate
and certainly if money on nbe procured from pirivg
voiu f the
dividuals on the same tern Is, it were well to ac
llor 0
dealings with so rigid a p artner as the Chali_°_te spec!,
Exchequer. But it is tit ,übtful whether
lators could afford to g ive the same pri iY
n: S
Obj
howvt
modation as the Govern]] lent ; and we recoentthis
that the application of public money t
enfightellent
would be strictly in accordance with thee c.overoull
policy which; for the last fifty years, th o,,ds •%,
has pursued with respect to our Ilighlan!la,'","
_lt
Bridges. We are now enabled to show that the a
,;;f
cation of pablic money 1;o railway works!
av7eo„
to opening up the resourc es of the empire 4. been
the
frequently made by the Public Works -LA
.3 Front .00
sioners and sanctioned 1 or the Legislature that that osifor
last report of the Commissioners, it appe
nions
than 472,6001. have been advanced at va the - belt
under of t
railway purposes in Great Britain,
_d out .09,
tionary powers of the C oanmissioners, r,,„ and
001
general funds. In Ireland, between 17froni spti'ote
614,0001. were devoted tca these pnuirssieeno that: their
funds provided by Parliament ; "
exercise °L nceel
500,000/. have been ad vanced. In the g five
discretionary powers the CommissioneVaLt five ti:.
for Ireland nearly '500,000/. duringetriakihrn,o;;J,
twenty years, making;, in all, consid ;
/poses cees'
clv3 o
two millions advanced for railway Pu
by these9' t th
Nor has the Government suffered loss wyo °loaf
Of 4,951,000/. advanced four or five. yea of fre.
Itailysray of an.
Great Southern bnd Western id . and A for
400,0001. has alrel Ay .nearly been rep
'advanereafisear
seventeen million s, including t
tual surPlue s °
public works, they ..e has been an a 5 f esper,east ti!oc
by the Commiss loners, after VaYinki be seen web!'
227,2951. From these facts it wi
.riromotil tg, 0!)
•
" fostering care of Government, o r
delicacy nee 001°
works, is a payia 1g policy ; end no
.„
as was sung
served' in apply iy ag for some such alu
our columns.— ,Inverness Courier.

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1,583 tonnage
Their , and one to New ea an to digs
total cap acity was consequently 5,033 , 1.,
shicos
Pmentsnanufactures ordinary ma tioo
have • and the 000
experieno 3d some don,diminuti
for
freight gem Tally are lower.