The Sun.
London, England, 1857-06-02 00:00:00

of one slylling for the entirs, the undertakmg dederves
the success that appears to be attending if.
THE ROYAL POLYTECIINIC INSTITUTIOIL—That this
institution de-ervedly maiutans its popularity is a fact
which was practically shown last evening by the im-
mense number of vieitors. The 'building was crowded
in every part, and the varied amusements provided for
the holiday folks were welt selected. An entire new
room was devoted to Steven's exhibition of 80 distinct
and beautiful optical pictorial dioramic transparencies,
with etereoseopic effects ; in coramendation of which we
have often spoken. Mr. James, the ventriloquist, gave
a remarkable exhibition of him powers in an original
entertainment, abounding with much comic humour.
The novelty was the appearance of Herr Veit Rahm,
who had also performed in the morning, and who played
some airs on the "tither,"' and afterwards sang and
accompanied himself on tha guitar, giving at the same
time imitations of the Inrn, &c. Goo I humour
pervaded the company, 'who retired much pleased,
especially with the musical entertainment and the dis-
solving views, which are o'f a very interesting character.
ZOOLOGICAL GARDBNS, RECIENT'S PARK.—Perhaps on
no similar occasion were these gardens so crowded as
they were yesterday. Tb e extreme flueness of the day,
no doubt, accounts in NOME) measure for this, but at
all events the wild beasts must have been astonished.
The dens of the lions and tigers were besieged —in fact,
there was no approaching near them after about 12
o'clock. .

THE GREAT GLOAT; LEIOESTER-SQUARE.—This stu-
pendous htlilding was greatly patronised yesterday by
the holiday folks, who appeared much interested with
the many attractions of the place.
MAD:OIEI'I:IMM AND SONS, BAKER-STREET BAZAAR,
whose collection of life-like figures in wax has been
greatly augmented during the last few weeks, and con-
tains, in addition to former objects, capital likenesses of
his Royal 'Highness Prince Frederick William of Prussia,
her Royal Highness -the Princess Royal, and various
other notable personages. During the whole of the day
the large room was Filed with members of the aristo-
cracy and others, drawn together principaPy to see the
life-like figura of thAs future husband of the Princess
Royal. .
GORDON* COM9IE:V:I:S ENTERTAINMENT (THR LION
HUNTER),—This exhibition was extensively patronised
yesterday, in proof c?f which the great hall was densely
crowded. The exhibition, upon the whole, is not only
popular with the ma sass, hut at the same time is very
instructive, and must tend greatly to elevate the minds
of those who patronise the entertainment.
SOUTHAMPTON, Monday.—Excursion trains from the
various stations on the South-Western Railway brought
a good quantity of visitors into Southampton, many of
whom availed themseThves of the excursion trips to the
Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, &e., by the steam boats ;
others sought the New Forest, and not a few were yacht-
ing on the water. The benefit societies in the neigh-
bourhood, cmiprising• the Odd Fellows, Foresters, Ste.,
dined together, and passed the day in a festive manner.
Amusements Of vari one descriptions were at hand to
tempt the pleasure-st lekers.