The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-13 00:00:00

A DIFFERENT SUBJECT EACH SEASON !-GRAND OPENING

FETES.
First Exhibition of the Colossal Pictorial Representation suggested
by H. R. li. PRINCE ALBERT. Under the Patronage of her
most Gracious MAJESTY, her Majesty the QUEEN DOWAGER,
IL It. H. PRINCE ALBERT, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
TO-DAY, AND THURSDAY,
A magnificent modelled Representation of EDINBURGH, the
Pride of Scotland and of Scotchmen, and the immortal Scott's " Ain
Romantic Town," Introducing the Old and New Town, the Nor'
Loch, as it formerly existed, the Calton Hill, Nelson's , Monument,
Arthur's Seat, Salisbury Craggy, the Castle, Sir Walter Scott s Monu-
ment, the Royal Institution, Ilolyroed Palace, and all the most inter-
esting features of " Auld Reekle."
The Proprietor had the honour of submitting the Model to his
Royal Highness Prince Albert, and he is delighted to say it met with
his most decide and perfect approval, and from the more than usaal
care which has been observed in its execution, he points it out as the
happiest production of Mr. Danson's pencil. The drawings were
made by Mr. Danson on the spot, and present a bird's-eye view of
the principal objects of the Old and New Town, the Firth of Forth, &c.
The PROMENADE CONCERTS, so decidedly popular at this
Establishment, will this season be on an unusually effective scale. Mr.
GODFREY has been occupied since the close of last summer, in com-
posing and arranging a varied and pleasing succession of superior
Novelties, which will be produced in rotation, including some Ori-
ginal Pieces by Foreign Composers, not yot performed in this country.
At Dusk will take place the most extraordinary Exhibition of
FIREWORKS ever attempted. The entire of the Gigantic Model
will be Illuminated. The different devices in front of the houses, the
Ares on tho Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat, and the surrounding Moun-
tains, the illumination of Nelson's Monument, and all the rejoicings
which took place on her Majesty's Visit will be accurately pour-
trayed. And, as a Finale, a grand Aquatic Rend and Patriotic
Tableau, Fifty Feet in Height, will be exhibited in the centre of the
Lake I The Portraits of her Majesty and Prince Albert, sunnounted
by Fame, and surrounded by emblems and other devices will be in-
troduced. The Tableau designed and executed by Mr. Denson.
Mr. Southby has been occupied for months in giving effect to this
matchless and superb design, which combined with the Feux
lice, the Salute and Discharge of Rockets from the Castle and sur-
rounding heights, will form the most brilliant Pyrotechnic Display
ever witnessed.
Feeding of the Carnivore, at half-past Four ; Pelicans, &c., at
Five : Concert at Six ; and Pyrotechnic Display at Nine.
Admission. One Shilling.

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THE NATIONAL GALLERY.—The visitors to the
National Gallery yesterday were more numerous than on
previous holiday occasions. Last Whit.-Monday they
amounted to between 12,000 and 13,000, but yesterday they
exceeded 15,000. Although the rooms were very much
crowded, there being at certain periods of the day between
2,000 and 3,000 at one time present, the greatest regularity
and decorum prevailed. The visitors were all ofa respectable
appearance, and apparently viewed the various magnificent
gems of art the gallery contains with great interest. Surely
the persons appointed to take care of the sticks and um-
brellas of the visitors ought to treat the public with some
little degree of civility, the language and manner of one of
them in particular to a ivell-dressed person, as heard and
witnemavOy the reporter was most disgraceful. They ought
to recollect, as servants of the public, they are bound to be.
base with respect and decency,