The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-24 00:00:00

THIS EVENING,

Will be produced Lord Byron's gorgeous Spectacle of MAZEPPA
and-the WILD HORSE. Mazeppa, Mr. N. T. Hicks.
To be succeeded by an inimitable Display of Batty's Feats of
Equitatibn in the Cirque Olympique.
To conclude with the favourite Afterplece of JACK JUNE.
- • Box-office open From Eleven till Four
Stage Manager. Mr. W. West.

L'adex 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.
Another splendid Elephant.

Promenade Concert. conducted by Mr. Godfrey—Select rrogTamm,

of Ancient and Modern Music.

Prodigious Success of the entirely new-modelled Diorantic 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.
D arson and Son, assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, &c. Sec. The
Pidture has occupied the Messrs. Denson for many months, and it is
cenfldently 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 meat Splendid Military Band in the
Kingdom ! 1 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, Ike.
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
Arnify 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 seen 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'artlflee of former seasons, Jets d'eau, water rockets,
revolving pieces, a magnificent Transparency fifty feet in height,
painted by. Messrs. Denson, representing Buonaparte on Horseback
cheering on his Troops, surrounded by warlike emblems, insignia of
honour, flags, trophies, Sec., amidst a cerruscation of various coloured
tree,

'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. Is.

On Wednesday, September 4. the Royal South London Floricultu-
ral Society will hold their Last Grand Dahlia, llollyhock, and Mis-
cellaneous Flower Show, open to all Exhibiters. Every Exertion
has been used to render this the most attractive Exhibition of the
Season. An. extra Firms Band will attend. All the unrivalled at-
tractions of the Gardens, and extra Fireworks, by Souttaby. Doors
open at One: Admission, One Shilling.