The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-02 00:00:00

A DIFFERENT SUBJECT EACH SEASON:-GRAND OPENING

FETES.
First Exhibition of the Colossal Pictorial Representation suggested
by IL R. H. PRINCE ALBERT. Ureter the Patronage of her
most Gracious MAJESTY, her Majesty the QUEEN DOWAGER,
H. R. IL PRINCE ALBERT, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
MONDAY, May 5 ; TUESDAY, May G ;
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and THURSDAY, May 8, 18A.a.
A magnificent modelled Representation of EDINBURGH,, ".tin
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Pride of Scotland and of Scotchmen, and the immortal Scott's
Romantic Town," introducing the Old and New Town, the ,
Nor'
Loch, as it tbrmerly existed, the Carlton Hill, Nelson's Monument,
Arthur's Scat, Salisbury Crags, the Castle, Sir Walter Scott's Monti
mem, the Royal Institution, liolyrood Palace, and all the most inter-
esting features of Auld Reekie."
The Proprietor had the honour of submitting the Model to his
Royal Highness Prince Albert, anal 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. 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 yet performed in this country.
At Dusk will take place the most extraordinary hxhibition of
FIREWORKS ever attempted. The entire of the Gigantic Model
will he Illuminated. The different devices in front of the houses, the
fires on the Carlton Hill, Arthur's Seat, and the surrounding Moun-
tains, the illumination of Nelson's Monument, and all the rejoiciugs
which took place on her Majesty's Visit will be accurately pour-
tray ed. And, as a Finale, a grand Aquatic Real 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 p.nd 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 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 Carnivora, at half-past Four; Pelicans, &c., at
Five : Concert, at Six ; and Pyrotechnit Dlsplas; at Nine.
Admission. One Shilling.

BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF BLUES.—On Wednesday
the annual meeting of the members of the above Society, formed
in 1824, for the relief of persons educated at Christ's Hospital, and
their widows and orphans, when in distressed circumstances, was
held at the London Tavern, Bishopsgat,street ; Charles Few,
Esq ,in the chair. Mr. T. It. Sidebotham read the report. It ap-
peared that the Society continued to increase in prosperity. The
claims upon its funds had not been so numerous last year as the
year before, and the committee had consequently been able to act
with greater liberality to those who did apply. During the year
._ piny persons educated at Christ's Hospital, and once in prosperous
N Eite S I' We. grcumstances, but reduced by misfortune, had been relieved, but
-s" the resources of the committee were yet inadequate to meet (he
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demands made upon them. The funded capital now amounted to
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-6,10 a, and the receipts during the past year to '2951. Dcduct-
-::' . . `vig the amount awarded in relief, and the expenses of the Society,
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'.,, -lance remained with the treasurer of 321. Mr. Perkins
, and Mr. Skegg seconded the adoption of the report. The
..en was carried, after which the officers were appointed, and
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- oinks voted to the chairman. The meeting then separated.
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