The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-08 00:00:00

ROYAL LYCEITSI THEATRE

The Public is respectfully informed that this Theatre will RE-
OPEN for a SUMMER SEASON on MONDAY next, June 10.
All applications for Private Boxes must be made to Mr. Allcroft
'5, New Bond-street.

The Box-office, adjoining the Theatre, in Wellington-street, is
open daily from Ten to Six o'clock, under the superintendence of
Mr. T. F. Bennett

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
Enormous success of the Holiday attractions.
The Grand Military Spectacle of the Affghanistan War. Brilliant
Display of Equestrian Wonders in the Scenes in the Arena, by the
first Artistes in Europe.

THIS EVENING,
The Entertainments will commence at Seven o'elock, with
the immensely successful grand National Military Equestrian and
Dramatic Spectacle (in three acts) entitled
THE AFFGHANISTAN WAR ; or the Revolt of Cabul and British
Triumphs in India.
Produced with every possible care to all its original and magnificent
effects, calling into action the unequalled resources of the estab-
lishment.
A Brass Band engaged expressly for the occasion, and a host of
Auxiliaries.

To be succeeded by an inimitable Display of Batty's Feats of
Equitation in the Cirqne Olympique, introducing La Petite Jeannette,
the Infant Prodigy, and thedl4ll utive steed Hare Bell, in a pecu-
liarly Novel Act of Menage, and Madlle. Gardoni on the Tight Rope.
To conclude with a laughable Farce.

Box.office open From Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
Third week of Mons. JULLIEN.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.

Prodigious Success of the entirely new-modelled Morainic Pic-
ture 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 Messrs. Danson for many months, and it is
confidently submitted to the Public as a chef-d' uvre of art, and not
inferior to any production of the day.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
valuable Presents from the Queen.
The Musical Department will be conducted by Mons. Julllen and
Mr. Godfrey. It will be the alas of the Establishment to offer
for the gratification of the Subscribers and the Public, the
most Splendid Military Band in the Kingdom ! ! Selected
Prom the Bands of her Majesty's llorse and Foot Guards, and the
most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following list of engagements will, It is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowledged excellence of the Band of this
Establishment will be fully maintained ! The Repertoire of Music
will be most extensive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
Operas in this and other countries. Solo-Players—Messrs. Kcenig,
Lazarus, Prosperre, Colinet, Pratten, Jarrett, Sonnenberg, Sommers,
and Winterbotham.
Tableau
gTnstrating the celebrated Picture by David, of Buonaparte
Crossing the Showing a general view of the Region of the
Alps, stretching
the distant from the small mountain lake in the foreground to
St. B Rnew-clad mountains, crowned by the stupendous Mount
Bernard and its
Army is first s
far-famed Monastery. A portion of the French
and amid the
seen presently the drums beat to arms,
aueent "
of
commence the Ascent. flilitary Bands and Martial. Music, the Troops
Trunks ot Trees, now ThenSvdiers are aeon dragging the Artillery in
traversing the most Terrute Ravines,
almost Perpendicular Heights, and
vines, but all difficulties are overcome,
and the
Plains of tallly. Gaant Army is seen
Pursuing its course to the Fertile
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The whole -to conclude with a Gorgeous Display of Fireworks, by
seongsntsvarlous novelties, the most
Messrs. Southby, introducing, mo
p, Jets d'eatt, water rockets,
admired feux d'artifice of former
fifty feet In height,
revolving pieces, a magnificent Trans
Parte on Horseback
painted by Kessrs. Ds.nson, representingaiLeno„c3:
cheering on his Troops, surrounded by waruie
honour, flags, trophies, &c., amidst a cerruscatioriblems' insiguia of
fires. of various coloured
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Ring_.etrsceetetne
Cive gas
The complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of 3fr. Thom Lowe. The
fittings by Messrs. Botcherby and Dixon
ovent-
garden.

Admission, Is

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, JuxE
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
66—highest since noon yesterday.
46—lowest this morning and during the night.
63—this day, at noon.
BAROMETER, 30.03.
WIND W.S.W.—fresh breeze and cloudy, with occasional