The Sun.
London, England, 1856-01-18 00:00:00

The Act of Parliament of the last Session affords an oppor-
tunity of applying the principle of Limited Liability to a
purpose most proper for joint action—the entertainment and
amusement of the people of this great Metropolis, and of the
strangers and visitors constantly resorting thereto.
London is singularly deficient in places of amusement, to
which the public can resort at all times, and in all weathers,
with a certainty of finding entertainment worthy of the search.
This deficiency, it is sought, by this Company, to supply.
The Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens afford the only
ground, within a reasonable and easily accessible distance Of
the heart of London, that can be obtained for the purposes of
such a Company. They are situate within one mile and a
quarter fro ea any of the Bridges—they are easy of access,
both from the East and West End of London—their extent,
of more than ten acres, is sufficient : a lake of considerable
size, and well-grown ornamental trees, acid variety, and
afford opportunity for ornamental gardening ; and, even in
their present condition, they are unrivalled for their open-
air entertainments. But the public require accommodation
beyond that which any single proprietor would venture to
give. The application of capital, with a liberal but judicious
outlay, is imperatively called for—and now, by the Limited
Liability Act, no danger can accrue to the parties supply-
ing it.
It is proposed to erect buildings of ch racter and magni-
tude to command the attention of the public—comprising a
Music Hall for the performance of Vocal and Instrumental
Music, capable of accemmodatin; 10,000 people, and avail-
able for Public Meetings, Fancy Fairs, Floricultural and
floricultural Exhibitions, Winter and Summer Fetes of every
kind.
To this Music Hall will be added Saloons for Refreshment,
and all needful appurtenances ; Galleries to view the Exhi-
bition of Fireworks ; Conservatories for choice Plants,
Aviaries for the display of beautiful and r +re birds, and
Aquaria for the exhibition of marine plants and fishes, ar-
ranged so as to be at all times accessible, in buildings shel-
tered from the weather ; whilst Exhibi ions of various kinds
will be introduced in the Gardens, affording amusement and
variety.
The eminent' services of Mons. JULLIEN have_ been sc-
oured, on advantageous terms, for a period of five years. His
acknowledged skill and popularity as a Conductor assure the
success of this department. The . Orchestra will be on a
grand scale, and will include all the most eminent performers
of the day. Vocal talent, of the very highest order, will be
engaged.
The Artistic departments of Painting and Fireworks will
be confided to the most celebrated men, and the Refresh-
ments will be of a quality hitherto unequalled, at moderate

prices.
Calculations, made with every attention, have led the pro-
moters to believe that the sum of 40,000/. will be ample to
complete all that is requisite. The Plans awl Estimates have
been carefully prepared, and the intentions of the Promoters
will be carried out by eminent Contractors.
No commercial enterprise of the present day affords such
certainty of success, with so large a prospect of profit. The
estimated revenue to be derived has been calculated upon
practical experience of what the Gardens have produced, and
upon the increased receipts which increased amount of at-
traction must bring.
Application for Shares may be made to the Secretary, at the
Offices of the Company, 25, Golden-square ; to the Com-
mittee of Management, at their residences ; or at the Royal
Surrey Gardens ; and a largo portion of the capital being
already subscribed for, early application is desirable.
Immediately upon the allotment of Shares, and payment of
Deposit, a General Meeting of the Shareholders will be called,
to appoint the Directors, Solicitor, and Officers of the Com-
pany ; thus avoiding favouritism, and insuring a Direction
possessing the confidence of the Shareholders.