The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-07 00:00:00

ASTLEY'M ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Ratty.
The best ventqated Theatre in London.
Crowded Houses to witness the attractive and magnificent Spectacle
of Mazeppa, which, with brilliant novelties In the Wonders of the
Arena, form the most varied and attractive Entertainments in the
Metropolis.

THIS EVENING.
Will be produced Lori Byron's gorgeous Spectacle of MAZEPPA
and the WILD HORSE. Mazeppa, Mr. N. T. Hicks.
To be succeeded by an IMmitable Display of Batty's Feate of
Equitation in the Cirque Olympique.
To conclude with the Bale of THE CHAMOIS HUNTER.
Boa-office ..pen From Eleven till Four
Stage Manager. Mr. W. West.

L fide? the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, hie Royal
Highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
TIIL'RMDAY.
Last Week but One of 3f. Jullien.
Another splendid Elephant.
Promenade Concert, conducted by M. Jullien and Mr. Godfrey—Se-
lect Programme If Ancient and Modern Music—Jullien's Nepaul-
ese Quadrille.
The new Irish Quadrille, the " Hibernian," composed by 31. Jullien.
0 The Derby-Day Galop," composed expressly for these Gardens, is
one of the most successful of Monsieur Jullien's compositions, and
iu consequence of the nightly encore, will be repeated till further
notice.
The Grand Ghorka 31arch, performed for the first time before the
Nepaulese Ambatsador.
Prodigious Success of the entirely new-modelled Dioramic Pic-
tore representing the PASSAGE of the ALPS by Napoleon and his
Army ! the largest Picture in the World! with innumerable moving
Figures the size of life. • Modelled, painted, and produced by Mr.
Danson and Son, assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, &c. &c. The
Picture has occupied the 31e,srs. Denson for many months, and it is
cenndently submitted to the Pnblic as a chef-d'oeuvre of art, and not
leferior to any production of the day.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
valuable Presents f-om the Queen.
The Musical Department will be conducted by Mons. Jullien and
Mr. Godfrey. It will be the elm of the Establishment to offer
for the gratificktion of the Subscribers and the Public, the
most Splendid Military hand in the Kingdom ! I Selected
from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse and Foot Guards, and the
most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following slat of engagements will, It is hoped, convince the
Public. that the long-acknowledged excellence .of the Band of this
Establishment will he fully maintained The Repertoire of Music
will be most extensive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
Open In this awl other countries. Solo-Players—Messrs. Koenig,
Lararne, Prosperre, Colinet, Pratten, Jarrett, Sonnenberg, Sommers,
and %Yinterbothain.
Darin: the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the celiesrated Picture by David, of Buonanarte
Crassine the Alps! Showing a general view of the Region of the
Alps, stretching from the small mountain lake In the foreground to
the distant snow-clad mountains, crowned by the stupendous Mount
St. Bernard and its flit-Mired, Monastery. A portion of the French
A riny is firstseen " en bivouac," presently the drums beat to arms,
and emit the clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
zommence the Ascent. The Soldiers are seen dragging the Artillery in
Trunks of Trees, now ascendie; almost Perpendicular Heights, and
tr 'versing the most Terrific Ravines, but all difficulties are overcome,
and the Gallant Airily is seen pursuing its course to the Fertile
lains of Italy.
The whole to conclude with a GO geode D!,ralay of Fireworks, by
mtg. Southby, introduchig, amongst various novelties, the most
admired feux d'artifice of former seasons, jets d'eau, water rockets,
revolving pieces, a ntagnincaat Transparency fitly feet in height,
painted by :>:essrs. Danson, representing Buonaparte on horseback
cheering on his Troops, surrounded by warlike emblems, insigula of
hononr, flags, trophies, &c., amidst a cerrnscation of various coloured
arcs.
The complicated and ditllcult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of Mr. Thos Lowe. The extensive gas
fittings by Messrs. Betcherby and Dixon, 23, King-street, Covent-
garden.
Two Days' Fete in aid of the Funds of the Licensed Victuallers'
scbool, on Monday and Tuesday next.
Athol two rt. Is.