The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-05-12 00:00:00

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS,

THE COMING SEASON
WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY NEXT,

THE 18TH INSTANT.
T •
" with unmingled gratification th e Subscribers
sretV Patrons of this Popular Retreat f ummer Recreation
baton that the arrangements fo e forthcfning,Season,
have,s a SCALE of GRAND R VNPRECEDENTED,
and AddiVor some time in activ operation. The Alterations
atuneri ;Inns to facilitate th jects of the Gardens.. are so
• pNea,„ily. GREAT and M NIFICENT, that they will form
pro„,,;'n 'IKE AND VAL BLE CHANGE in almost every
ent. feature in the tablishment.
, _THE SE SON
selected r the PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS OF
s'" SON is one of no ordinary character, offering ova-
l% for the most Superb Illumination, being a View of
gait a THE CITY OF EDINBURGH
ADeared on several occasions

DURING HER MAJESTY'S VISIT.
*ll4 Scene is taken from the Old Moat ;—thestern and mas-
onon °rtifications of the Castle towering to an immense height
em'Ac, side, while, on the other, are the beautifully laid out
anqLLE GARDENS, which will be so admirably executed,
to ".lend so naturally with the Local Scenery, that the specta-
be Will be at a loss to know where imitation ceases and reality
OrB. A Prominent View is obtained of the elaborate STATUE
~tr MR WALTER SCOTT ; the SCHOOL OF ARTS, Prince's-
Itt2S ; the BRIDGE connecting the Old and New Towns ; briiier distant are seen HOLYROOD PALACE, in the Royal
~LIJ
ARTHURS SEAT, CALTON HILL, with NELSON'S
;_ and the TWELVE RUINED PILLARS OF THE
oI'IONAL MONUMENT. Tho FIRTH OF FORTH is
rely visible, and the HILLS OF FIFESHIRE, softened by
nce, become mixed with the passing Clouds of Nature. In
lin when Illuminated, it will form the very. CLIMAX OF
ibs titled AND PERFECTION, and show how stly this City
entitled to the appellation of AIODERN ATHENS !
lyThe Painting will be executed by Messrs. FINLEY and FEN-
(of London,) from Sketches taken by themselves, while
'''F"•*-.3.ine, for Arthitie purposes, the Royal Cortese.
THE FIREWORKS
Will h
b -e under that angement whih has hitherto given such
fincillalified satisfaction; and with ass
übject so suited, it is an-
,,Pated they willeclipse in MAGNITUDE and BRILLIANCY
an-
the Gala displays of former years.
THE PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS
I,l'llll finish with a GRANT) COLOSSAL ALLEGORICAL
;„`"ILEAUX on the Lake of Her Majesty and Prince Albert,
—rrounded by brilliant gerbs of GOLDEN FIRE.
Pyrotechnic Artist—Mr. JOHN ATKINS.
o Ile Peculiar liabilities of this locality to unsettled and un-
iloPitious weather, has induced the Proprietor to contract with
"sirs. FURNISS and KILI'IN for the Erection of
will Iher e • A CAPACIOUS CONCERT ROOM ;
ll be ample accommodation in the Building for THREE
thoseSAND PERSONS ; and it is so admirably arranged, that
ii;; who prefer a Seat, or Promenade in the Garden, will have,
Ti'Pgh the Perforated Arches, A PERFECT VIEW OF ALL
Ikir INTERIOR.
angements have also been made with

Who
til
THE JULLIEN,
Pea succession of the Leading Talent of the Country,
PrintOa during the Season, introducing every Novelty of the
daype.

THE CENTRIFUGAL RAILWAY,
Which has ever been a source of diversion, has
.ructed, and is now so arranged, that after the Car. hasmade its
14 °l"tions it will make Circuit of the adjoining Parterre,
oding ti;,
lgtarted Passenger at the place from which he originally
b 4 b. THE REFECTORY
vto —en entrusted to the care of Mr. FISK, of Castle-street,
•of Se enunence as a Confectioner guarantees that an abundance
tall the delicacies taste and experience can suggest will be
IrXured. Arrangements have also been completed with Messrs.
p‘,ol) and CRANK, of Lord-street, who will supply, from the
b"ntain, those delicious Beverages for which they are so cele-
rated.
Nig b THE MENAGERIE
Pciu een greatly increased. Amongst the Animals added, are
0„,,,p. SPLENDID LIONS ! Indeed, no opportunity has been
ITe'.`,, ed to increase the importance of this as well as the 80ta-
,...."" Department of the Gardens.
• its-;;,!' 88, S' ROYAL HARMONIC BAND, in New Costume,
riZit,,...111 by the Royal Scotch Greys, is engaged for the Season.
,DING OF THE CARNIVORA, until further notice, at
0 clocic.
in.ror.ie Proprietoro has also great pleasure in announcing, that,
line" t meet the wishes of many respectable Families,
ii„,,Ti! to introduce the junior branches. he has made a great
---i„Zton in. the rce of Family Admissions for the Season. L°l4lwlng are' the prices of Subscription for the Season :
Single Subscription .el 1 0
t'or Two Members of same Family 1 11 0
-Other Residents of Ditto O6 0

BEE-HIVE ESTABLISHMENT,
17 i• 19, PARADISE-STREET.
WOKELL has just had a delivery of extraordi-
• nary CHEAP GOODS, comprising 1500 London
Printed Cambric Dresses, at 35. ltd: the Dress, worth 7s. ;
also, three cases of De ines, to- newest patterns for the
present season, at 7s. 9d. the Dr.ets, worth 12s. ; four boxes of
stout Irish Linens and Sheetin , and an immense quantity of
Silks, Muslins, Ribbons, and ancy Goods, all of which have
been purchased greatly belo the regular trade prices, and will
be sold off at the same r ction in value, whereby a consider-
able saving Will accrue t very purchaser.
All the newest patter in Tarleton Muslins, Earlstone Ging-
hams, and Oregon W I Checks, for Dresses.
ST AW BONNETS.
W. OKELL's immense Stock of Straw and Fancy Bonnets
comprises every new description for the present and approach-
ing season, at the following cash prices, China Pearl Rice
Straws, 2s. t 0,125. ; Pale and Deep Tuscans, Is. 4d. to 20s. ;
Luton and Dunstahle Bonnets, 9d. to 10s. •,Children's Ditto,
6d. to ss. ; Boys' Straw and Brazilian Hats, 9d. to 3s. ; Bonnet
Shapes, Straw Trimmings, &c. &c.
Ribbons, Feathers, and Flowers, in an unlimited variety.
30,000 YARDS OF C-A R P ET I N G.
W. OKELL begs to submit to all who feel interested in fur-
nishing their apartments with taste and economy, one of the
largest and cheapest collections of CARPETINGS, CURTAIN
DAMASKS, and FLOOR CLOTHS, in Liverpool. Cash prices
for Brussels Carpets, 2s. 9d., 35., 3s. 6d.; Scotch, Is. 4}cl. to
2s. • Kidderminster, 2s. 4d. to 2s. 10d. ; Dutch and Venetian,
6d. to Is. 6d. per yard; Stair Carpets and Stair Coverings from
4id. per yard ; Printed Druzgets in great variety, atJs. 60. to
2s. 4d. ; Hearth Rugs and Dcor Mats.
Good Washing Damasks, 80., 12id. per yard; all
Wool Damasks, Is. 3d. to Is. led.; il'oreens, 7d. to 138 d. ;
Furniture Prints, ad. to B,}d.; Printed Window Blinds, in
every width and style ; Fringes and Gimps ; Blankets, Quilts,
Sheetings, &c.
Well-seasoned Floor Cloths and Lobby Cloths, cut to all di-
mensions, at 2s. 6d. the square yard.
BEE-HIVE ESTABLISHMENT,
17 & 19, PARADISE-STREET.

JOHN STIVENS AND CO.,
j) 1111)EG to Call the attention of the Public to the fol-
lowing TESTIMONIAL, from an eminent Physician, rela-
tive to their
GREEN GINGF ' WINE.
" SIRS,—I have made trial of 'lir "Green Ginger Wine,"
and pronounce it agreeable in ' s kind, safe in its nature, and
medicinal in its effects, and mould strongly recommend it to
the attention of those Pati • is who from dyspeptic or gouty
debility of ch
stony a, ff
su• much from flatulent disorder.
" our o I lent servant,
" CHARLES FOWLER, M.D.
"Messrs. Stiven and Co., Bristol."
MANUFACTORY,—TEMPLE-STREET, BRISTOL.
BRANCH 13, BRIDGE Row, LONDON: •
ESTABLISHMENTS, 1 102, DUKE-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
SOLD BY
Mr. J. WOOOviLLE, Bold-street.
Messrs. BARKER and DOBSON, Paradise-street.
Mr. JAMES CHESNEY, Commutation-row, Islington.
Mr. THOMAS GILBERT, Richmond-row.
Messrs. F. STEPH ENS and Co., Great Homer-street.
Mr. W. W. KING, Soho-street.
Mr. M. MARK, St. James-street.
Mr. M. McDivirr,Park-road.
Mr. H. PARIS, St. James-street and Mill-street.
Messrs. DOUBLEDAY and Co., Birkenhead.

CARPETS AND GENERAL FURNISHING,
FOR THE SPRING SEASON,
AT JOHN BRISCOE'S,
60 and 62, OLDHALL-STREET.
AN opportunity unequalled is now offered for se-
lecting
BRUSSELS, KIDDERMINSTER, AND OTHER

CARP S,
from a vast Stock re y manufactured for the
SPRI . TRADE,
t/d e racing the most
lIIAGNIFICEN AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS.
at such modera Prices as must gratify and astonish all who
may have been accustomed to make their purchases at Esta-
blishments limited solely to the sale of these articles.

An Extensive and Cheap Stock of

DAMASKS, MORE ENS, WASHING DAMASKS,
CHINTZES, DIMITIES, CURTAIN MUSLINS, &c,

New and Chaste Patterns in
GILT CORNICES, BRASS• POLES, CURTAIN 'BANDS,
BELL-PULLS, FRINGES, GIMPS, AND
UPHOLSTERERS' TRIMMINGS.

CURTAINS AND DRAPERIES
of all kinds erected on the most approved plans.
Well-seasoned FEATHER BEDS, HAIR and FLOCK

MATTRESSES, &c.
INDIA MATTINGS,

DRUGGETS, HEARTH-RUGS, CRUMB-CLOTHS, BEF"
OIL-CLOTHS,
30 yards long by 8 yards wide, cut and fitted to all dimensions.
CABINS AND qTATE-ROOMS FITTED UP,
JOHN BRISCOE, -
60 and 62, OLDHALL-STREFIT,

GENERAL DRAPERY, SILK MERCER!, AND SHAWL

WAREHOUSE.

SPLENDID NEW SILKS,
40. BOLD-STREET.
WILLIAM MINTON'S selection of a great variety
of NOVELTIEfor the SEASON is NOW READY for
INSPECIION. He would particularly request attention to the
RICH BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS,
.• amongst which will be found some of the
CHEAPEST SILKS E PERED.
Specially desiring the iner or the business, TV. M. assures
kis friends and the public Liverpool, that no Goods shall be
offered at his Establis ent but respectable and real Manufac-
hires, bought for C in the very best Markets, and sold on
the same terms, for the
SMALLEST PROFIT POSSIBLE.
An accomplished ASSISTANT WANTED immediately.

SHAWLS. MANTLES. CLOAKS, & TA TITANS.
PLAIN FIGURES are used for Marking, and Goods will be
found the cheapest at
JOHN CRIPP'S SHAWL AND CLOAK
ESTABLISH M ENT,
48, BO LD-ST BEET,
TWO DOORS BELOW CONCERT- STREET.
THE very general satisfaction that has resulted
from this fair and straightforward system of marking
Goods in plain figures, planned and adopted by Mr. JOHN
Curers some time since, renders it desirable to make known
more extensively the adilintages secured to the public at his
Concern exclusively ; Purchasers a
„protected against
exhorbitant charges, and may ys rely on having full value
for their money.
The Stock of BRITI and FOREIGN SHAWLS is now
one of thelargest,ch t, and most valuable in the Kingdom.
In MANTLES, S S, &c., the newest Parisian Shapes and
Styles are alwal to be obtained, and an immense variety con-
stantly on hand for selection. Also, every description of 111an-
ties for Mourning. The Mantle Room ism) stairs, where young
Ladies are in attendance to take and execute orders.
Spun Silk and Wool Tartan in all the Highland Clan Patterns.
J. CRIPPS,
48, BOLD-STREET, Two Doors below the Music Hall.

T
P. RALPHS have compkted their
• Spring Purchases, and respectfully invite atten-
tion to a choice variety of the NEWEST TEXTURES
for LADIES' DRESSES.
The SILK, SHAWL, and MANTLE DEPART-
MENTS are replete with every novelty of the Season ;
an early visit to which will amply compensate those
Ladies who are desirous of purchasing select and Fa-
shionable Garments.
In no description of Man ctures is the alteration of
the Tariff so perceptib in rich French Silks, Shawls,
and Satins; and and P. RALPHS are now prepared
to offer sever ots of these Goods, on which the saving
to Purchasers is strikingly apparent.
I AND 2, WATERLOO-PLACE,

CORNER OF HANOVER-STREET.

DAWRARN,
TAILOR AND DRAPER,
110, BOLD-STREU, -
GENTLEMEN'S Dresssndlrock COATS, Cut by
an eminent Artist, instlfing a splendid Fit, at the lowest
remunerating prices, at
~DAWBARN'S,
TAILOR AND DRAPER,
110, BOLD-STREET.

JAMES HALES,
TAILOR AND DRAPER
20, CASES-STREET, RA XELA 0 H -BUZ LDINGS,CLAYTON-SHUA RE,
(Near the Adelphi and Waterloo Motels,)
LIVERPOOL,
BEGS most respectfully to inform the Nobility,
Gentry, and Public of Liverpool and its Vicinity, that he
has recently OPENED an ESTABLISHMENT in the above
Premises, where he flatters himself he will be able to furnish
proof that all orders with which he may be favoured can be
supplied in a style of Fashion not to be excelled by any house
in this kingdom.
J. H. further begs to state, that • is intention to avail
himself of all the opportuniti MI may offer to acquire a
correct and thorough acqi • ance with all the various changes
in modern Fashionabl ostume, by visiting periodically the
Metropolis of this intry and that of France.
MILIT RY AND NAVAL UNIFORMS,
LADIES' RIDING HABITS,
CLERGYMEN'S AND BARRISTERS' ROBES,
SERVANTS' LIVERY, &c., &c., &c.,
EXECUTED IN THE BEST STYLE.
The strictest punctuality as to time, in the execution of all
orders, will be scrupulously observed.
Any Gentleman, preferring the supply of his Cloth, may have
Garments made up on reasonable terms.

WOOLLEN GOODS,
__ AT RRDUCED PRICES.

mr and T. MORRIS invite the-attention of Buy-
• era to the Largest, Cheapest, and most Superior
STOCK of Saxony BROADCLOTHS ; the most elegant styles
in VESTINGS, of both French and Enzlish Manufacture; and
to a greater variety in FANCY TROUSERINGS than has ever
been seen in Liverpool.
In consequence of the Panic stil ntnmingJ in the Manufac-
turing Districts, our purchases, the last ten days, which
amount to several ThousaqePounds, are fully Ten per cent.
lower than we could 1)11E0'6 months ago, and are now on Sale,
at a corresponding li*duction in Price, at our WarehOuse
LORD-STREET.

.P.S, Wholesale Buyers, Shippers, and Merchants, may select
from a Stock comprising a larger variety, and which we can
afford to sell as cheap, if not cheaper than any House in the
Trade, even including the London and Manchester Houses.

Ho LAFFER AND CO.,
54 LORD-STREET,
SUPPLY READY-MADE CLOTHING
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, suitable for every class of Pur-
chasers, and adapted to all Seasons and Climates, on the most

REASONABLE TERMS.
And the Quality and Make of 'their Articles cannot be excelled.
FOR TILE BESPW-DEPARTMENT,
CUTTERS, of first-rate taieht, and many years' practical ex-
perience in London elsewhere, by whom a most exact and
fashionable fit—is—Cnsured; together with Clever Workmen,
from London and Paris, are employed.

JOSEPH DAVIS,
(LATE DAWBARN AND DAVIS,)
TAILOR AND DRAPER,
14, Cf;l MU I TT-FITRICHT,
ESPECTFUELY announce MOVAL from
EL Bold-street, with an enti new Stock of French and
English Goods, (his own s thin.) from the first Houses in
Paris, London, and theJ/Jest of England.
J. D. begs to assusaCs•Friends and the Public, that no exer-
tion on his part &RI ever be wanting to secure them the ad-
vantages arising from TASTE and TALENT, a SPLENDID
FIT, and REASONABLE CHARGE.
14, COLQUITT-STKEET,
SEVENTH DOOR FROM BOLD-STREET.