The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-17 00:00:00

THIS EVENING,

Will be produced Lord Byron's gorgeou4 Spectacle of MAZEPPA
and the WILD HORSE. Mazeppa, Mr. N. T. Hicks. -
To be succeeded by an inimitable Display of iiatty's Feats of
Equitation in the Cirque Olympique.
To conclude with the Ballet of THE CHAMOIS HUNTER.

Box-otlice open From Zleven till Four
Stage Manager. Mr. W. West.

Uader the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Boyal
Highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.
Another splendid Elephant.
Promenade Concert, conducted by Mr. Godfrey—Select Programme
of Ancient and Modern Music.
Prodigious Success of the entirely new-modelled Dioramic 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
eenfldently submitted to the Public as a chef-d'ceuvre 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 is conducted by Mr. Godfrey. It will
be the aim of the Establishment to offer for the gratification of the
Subscribers and the Public, the most Splendid Military Band In the
Kingdom I I Selected from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse 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. Lazarus,
Prosperre, Egerton, Crozier, Webb, Holt, &c.
During the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the celebrated Picture by David, of Buonaparte
Crossing 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 far-famed Monastery. A portion of the French
Army Is first seen en bivouac," presently the drums beat to arras,
and amid the clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
oramence the Ascent. The Soldiers are seen dragging the Artillery In
Trunk, or Trees, now ascending almost Perpendicular Heights, and
traversing the most Terrific Ravines, but all difficulties are overcome,
and the Gallant Army is seen pursuing its course to the Fertile
plains of Italy.
The whole to conclude with a Gorgeous Display of Fireworks, by
Messrs. Southlis intrAncing, amongst various novelties, the most
admired feux Wartlike of former seasons, jets d'eau, water rockets,
revolving pierce, a ntavniticent Transparency fifty feet in height,
painted by I,:cssrs. Danson, representing Buonaparte on Horseback
cheering on. his Troops, surrounded by warlike emblems, insignia of
honour, flags, trophies, &c., amidst a cerruscatiou of various coloured
Ares.
The complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of Mr. Thos Lowe. The ostensive gas
fittings by Messrs. Butchaby and Dixon, 23, King-street, Covent-
gralea.

Admission. is.

HWFI WATER Al LONDON BRIDGE.

TEIIB DAY —Mornin; 18 min. after 9 ; Evening 6 vain. after 9
To-Moasow— Morning 31 min. after 10 I Evening 10 min. atter 11

THE WEATHEFL—Sins OFFICE, AUGUST 17.
THER3IOIII.TER, IN THE SHADE.
75—highest since noon yesterday.
58—lowest this morning and during the night.
72—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 30'06.
WIND Westerly—fine breeze and sunshiny weather.