The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-01 00:00:00

To conclude with THE DUMB MAN OF MANCHESTER.

DIFFERENT SUBJECT EACH SEASON:—GRAND OPENING
FETES.
First Exhibition of the Colossal Pictorial Representation suggested
by H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT. Under the Patronage of her
most Gracious MAJESTY, her Majesty the QUEEN DOWAGER,
H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
MONDAY, May 5 ; TUESDAY, May 6 ; WEDNESDAY, May 7 ,

and THURSDAY,
Representation
A magnificent modelled May 8, 1845.tation of EDINBURGH, the
Pride of Scotland and of Scotehmen, and the immorTtaolwTttth'se"Ntip
Romanttc Town," introducing the Old and New ,
Lodi, as it kraterly existed, the Carlton Hill, Nelson's
Artialr's Seat, Salisbury Craggy, the Castle, Sir Walter Scott's
Thettt, the Royal Institution, Monument,ltonu
witligt features of " Auld Reekie."
Itolyrood Palace, and all the most inter-
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 decided and perfect approval, and from the more than usual
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. Damson 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 en an unusually effective scale. Mr.
cIODFREY has been occupied since the close of last summer, in com-
posing and arranging a varied and pleasing succession of superior
31170Teltles, which will be produced in rotation, including some Ori-
ginal Pieces by Foreign Composers, not yet performed in this country.
At Dusk will take place the most extraordinary Lxhibition of
FIREWORKS ever attempted. The entire of the Gigantic Model
will be Illuminated. The different devices in front of the houses, the
tires on the Carlton Hill, Arthur's Seat, and the snrrounding 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 Royal and Patriotic
Tableau, Fifty Feet in Height, will be exhibited in the centre of the
Lake ! The Portraits of her Majesty and Prince Albert, surmounted
by Fame, and surrounded by emblems and other devices will be in-
troduced. The Ta.)levau des4ned and executed by Mr. Ranson.
Mr. Southby has been occupied for months in giving effect to this
matchless and superb design, which combined with the Feux D'Arti-
flee, 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 Displey. at Xing.Atli:lll4,4oo. One smllmz_

PORTLAND BREAKWATER.—Various have been the
rumours lately respecting the brtak.sater at Portland i
but we are happy now in bring enabled to state (and
this, too, from the most unquestionable authority), that
not only is this great national undertaking to take place,
bat it is to be de first breakwater that will be com-
menced, and to be completed with as little delay as pos-
sible.—Somerset County herald.
DPNGENESS, APRIL 24.—The hull of a vessel with
„ twoimasts was Owed in by two smack., which had
.. \E-ii::‘i pr_ sited up the same off Dover, and is suppeird to be the
, ---- ' --------Kireign galliot wrecked on the Goodwin Sands, laden
_.) - with: seed, &c., as reported on the 20th inst. ; also some
' - butter' firkins, marked " o,tfriesich," (Hanoverian
, '• ' -:- horse); and several oars have been landed at Deal. It
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said.
~.\4. Zy',. 4 '..4 4 ,ls that she beat off' the sands, and was seen to float
----v -s.,rwith. wind and tide. The Lord Wardens officer
-c--,-411,SaSii,te taken possession of her.—Dover Chronicle,
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