The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-21 00:00:00

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING
The Entertainments will commence at Eight o'clock, with
LE CHEVALIER DE ST. GEORGES.
To conclude with a new Vaudeville, entitled
LA DAME DE TREFLE.
Boxes an,' Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street ; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, which
is open daily from Eleven till Five o'clock.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE
THIS EVENING
Will be nerfortned A PRACTICAL MAN.
After which THE NI
FOLLIES OF A GH T.
To be followed by an entirely new and original antici-
pation of what may possibly occur one of these days, entitled
NOVELTY FAIR; or, Hints for 1851. Characters by Messrs. C.
Mathews, F. Matthews, Binge, Bellingham, Cooke, and Churles ;
Miss St. George, Miss Kenworthy, Miss Glover, Miss Oliver, Miss
Eardley, and Miss Martindale.
All applications for Private Boxes must be made to Mr. Allcroft
15, 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

Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.
Last Week but One of Mons. JULLIEN.
The new Irish Quadrille, the "Hibernian," composed by M. Jullien.
" The Derby Gaiop," composed expressly for these Gardens, is one
of the most successful of Monsieur Jullien's compositions, and in
consequence of the nightly encore, will be repeated till further
notice.
The Grand Ghorka March, performed for the first time on Monday
last before the Nepaulese Ambassador.
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.
Damon and Son, assisted by Mews. Adams, Wilson, &c. &c. The
, Picture has occupied the Messrs. Damon for many months, and it is
confidently submitted to the Public as a chef-d'oeuvre of art, and not
inferior to any production of the day.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by severa
valuable Presents from the Queen.
The Musical Department will be conducted by Mons. Jullien and
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 ! ! 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. Kcenig,
Lazarus, Prosperre, Colinet, Pratten, Jarrett, Sonnenberg, Sommers,
and Winterbotham.
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 arms,
and amid the clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
'commence the Ascent. The Soldiers are aeon dragging the Artillery in
Trunks of 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. Southby, . introducing, amongst various novelties, the most
admired feux d'artifice of former seasons, Jets d'eau, water rockets,
revolving pieces, a magnificent Transparency fifty feet in height,
painted by lessrs. Damon, representing Buonaparte on Horseback
cheering on his Troops, surrounded by warlike emblems, insignia of
honour, flags, trophies, &c., amidst a cerruscation of various coloured
Ares.
The complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of Mr. Thos Lowe. The extensive gas
fittings by Messrs. Botcherby and Dixon, 23, King-street, Covent-
garden.
Admission, le.