The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-25 00:00:00

THE

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
M. LAFONT'3 BENEFIT.
TO-MORROW EVENING
The Entertainments will commence at Eight o'clock, with
JEAN ; ou, Le Mauvais Stijet.
To conclude with the amusing Vaudeville of
LE CHEVALIER DE, ST. GEORGES.
Boxes ant Stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Roys.' Library,
33, Ol B
d ond-street at the Box-ofilce of the Theatre, which
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open daily from Eleven till Five o'clo ck.

Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Royal
• Highness Prince Albert, &c. Sac.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN. every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.
• Last Week but One of Mon.s. JULLIEN.
31. Jullien.
The new Irish Quadrille, the " Hibernian," composed by
•• The Derby Galop," 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 before the
Nepanlese Ambassador.
Prodigious Success of the entirely new-modelled Dioremic 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.
Denson and Son, assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, &c. &c. The
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Denson for many months, and it is
confidently submitted to the Public as a chef-d'oeuvre of art, and not
nferior to any production of the day.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by severe
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 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. Kcenig,
Lazarus, Prosperre, Colinet, I'ratten, 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. Sonthby, introducing, amongst various novelties, the most
admired feux d'artifice of former seasons, jets d'esu, *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, &c., amidst a cerruscation of various coloured

tires.
On Thursday, July 4, a GRAND FETE in aid of the Funds of the
Linen-drapers, Silk-mercers, Lacemen's, Haberdashers, and Hosiers'
Institution.

Admission. is.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
THIS DAT —Morning 20 min. after 2 Evening 39 min. after 2
To-31°131°w— Morning 36 min. after 2 Evening 15 nun. after 3

THE WEATHER.—Sys OFFICE, JUNE 25.
• THERMOMETER, IN. THE SHADE.
80—highest since noon yesterday.
57—lowest this morning and during the night.
75 this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 30.21.
WM) E.—pleasant breeze and fine sunshiny weather.