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.

an With unmingled gratification that the Subscribers
are IV Patrons of this Popular Retreat for Summer Recreation
whicji'°nned that the arrangements for the forthcoming Season,
have bare on a SCALE of GRANDEUR cIN PRECEDENThD,
and C,,P for some time in active operation. The Alterations
flumAe .Lutinns to facilitate the objects of the Gardens, are so
AN ptv'eallY GREAT and MAGNIFICENT, that they will form
pro
-anent fea
lIRE AND VALUABLE CHANGE in almost every
at in the Establishment.
The k
SEASON
selected for the PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS OF
hilly' "',ASON is one of no ordinary character, offering capa-
'es for the most Superb Illumination, being a View of
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH
ft it appeared on several occasions

DURING HER MAJESTY'S VISIT.
1,411 e Scene is taken from the Old Moat ;—the stern and mils-
.% Fortifications of the CasVe towering to an immense height
CA2ne side, while, on the other, are the beautifully laid out
4,1 ,TIE GARDENS, which will be so admirably executed,
for will so naturally with the Local Scenery, that the specta-
heKins be at a loss to know where imitation ceases and reality
OF SI A prominent View is obtained of the elaborate STATUE
'WALTER SCOTT; the SCHOOL OF ARTS, Prince's-
nber
; the BRIDGE connecting the Old and New Townsßoyal ;
distant are seen HOLYROOD PALACE, in the
; ARTHUR'S SEAT, CALTON HILL, with NELSON'S
/4):UMN ; and the TWELVE RUINED PILLARS OF THE
ha':,IONAL MONUMENT.
OF
FIRTH OF FORTH is
s:2e'Y visible, and the HILLS OF FIFESHIRE, softened by
irtance, become mixed with the passing Clouds of Nature. In
liZz when Illuminated, it will form the very. CLIMAX OF
L, 4U Ty AND PERFECTION, and show how justly this City
'n entitled to the appellation of MODERN ATHENS I
ulle Painting will be executed by Messrs. FINLEY and FEN-
(of London,) from Sketches taken b themselves, while
—coMpanying, for Artistic purposes, the Royal Cortege. •
THE FIREWORKS
Will be under that management whirl, has hitherto given such
Luiqualified satisfaction ; and with a subject so suited, it is an-
.7lPated they will eclipse in MAGNITUDE and BRILLIANCY
the Gala 'ha-
• plays of former years.
TILE PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS
• rill finish with a GRAND COLOSSAL ALLEGORICAL
Founded
on the Lake of Her Majesty and Prince Albert,
-wrTounded by brilliant gerbs of GOLDEN FIRE.
Pyrotechnic Artist—Mr. JOHN ATKINS.
the peculiar liabilities of this locality to unsttd and un-
ePitious weather, has induced the Proprietor toe colentract with
"ark FURNISS and KILPIN for the Erection of
A CNCERT ROOM ;
4,ltre will be ampIeCAPACIOUS accommodation in the Building for THREE
ieIISAND PERSONS ; and it is so admirably arranged, that
Nirho prefer a Seat, or Promenade in the Garden, will have,
Itylikh the Perforated Arches, A PERFECT VIEW OF ALL
--'rangements have also been made with
THE CELEBRATED JULLIEN,
wWll4l,_with a succession of the Leading Talent of the Country,
y, .Pnear during the Season, introducing every Novelty of the
rteaent ay.
'Which h THE CENTRIFUGAL RAILWAY,
tst
~es ever been a source of diversion, has been re-con-
evroi ,eu, and is now so arranged, that after the Car has made its
and'!"ens, it will make a Circuit of the adjoining Parterre,
'tltr::ff the Passenger at the place from which he originally

tkito.:
•. entrusted THE REFECTORY
vt6_•-•ee to the care of Mr. FISK, of Castle-street,
of ~.. eminence as a Confectioner guarantees that an abundance
irp,s_ 11 the delicacies taste and experience can suggest will be
_red. Arrangementshave also been completed with Messrs.
NinlLlFid CRANK, of Lord-street, who will supply, from the
br..rnam, those delicious Beverages for which they are so cele-
--.‘ed,
1)141,_ THE MENAGERIE
POulerareatlbincreased. Amongst the Animals added, are
olnitt —.IIEN
ID LIONS ! Indeed, no opportunity has been
eica, ed to increase the importance of this as well as the Bota-
„LranPartment of the Gardens.
•ikes4 utiliS' ROYAL HARMONIC BAND, in New Costume,
°rn bY the Royal Scotch Greys, is engaged for the Season.
o'clock
Pi OF THE CARNIVORA, until further notice, at
• l'he r
xr% ord. oprietor has also great pleasure in announcing, that,
1„,i.a.t.). meet the wishes of many respectable Families,
'nednet• 13:' introduce the junior branches, he has made a great
The i,n,n, ni the price of Family Admissions for the Season.
""nring are the prices of Subscription for the Season '9.,ingle Subscription
I'M. Two Members of same Family 1 11 0
Other Residents of Ditto

BEE-HIVE ESTABLISHMENT,
17 4. 19, PARADISE-STREET.

WOKiLL has just had a delivery of extraordi-
• nary CHEAP GOODS, comprising 1500 London
Printed Cambric Dresses at 3s. I Id. the Dress, worth 7s. ;
also, three cases of De l.aines, the newest patterns for the
present season, at 7s. 9d. the Dress, worth 12s. ; four boxes of
stout Irish Linens and Sheetings, and an immense quantity of
Silks, Muslins, Ribbons, and Fancy Goods, all of which have
been purchased greatly below the regular trade prices, and will
be sold off at the same reduction in value, whereby a consider-
able saving will accrue to every purchaser.
All the newest patterns in Tarleton Muslins, Earlstone Ging-
hams, and Oregon Wool Checks, for Dresses.
STRAW 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. to 12s. ; Pale and Deep Tuscans, Is. 4d. to 20s. ;
Luton and Dunstable Bonnets, 9d. to 10s. •,Children's Ditto,
fid. 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 CARPETING.
W. OxELL begs to submit to all who feel interested in for-
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. 43d. to
2s. ' • Kidderminster, 28. 4d. to 2s. 10(1. ; Dutch and Venetian,
6d. to Is. 6d. per yard ; Stair Carpets arid Stair Coverings from
43d. per yard ; Printed Druggets in great variety, at Is. 60. to
2s. 4d. ; Hearth Itugs and Doer Mats.
°d Washing Damasks, Sid., 103(1., 124 d. per yard; all
Wool Damasks,
ls. 3d. to Is. lcd. ; Moreens, 7d. to 131 d. ;
Furniture Prints, 21d. to £44(1. ; Printed Window Blinds, in
every width and style; Fringes and Gimps; Blankets, Qmlts,
Sheetings, &c.
Well-seasoned Floor Cloths and Lobby Cloths, cut to at dj...
mensions, at 2s. 6d. the square yard.
BEE-HIVE ESTABLISHMENT.,
17 & 19, PARADISE-STREET..

SMITH'S
PAGING AND NUMBERING MACHINE.
_ACCURACY, LEGIBILITY, UNIFORMITY, NEAT-
NESS, and PROTECTION AGAINST FRAUD, are the import-
ant objects secured by the use of this Machine.
SHARE-BROKERS' CONTRACT and INVOICE BOOKS
Numbered in neat consecutive Figures.
ACCOUNT BOOKS of every description in Stock, ready for
immediate use.
BENJAMIN SMITH'S
ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTORY,
74, SOUTH CASTLE-STREET.

KING'S IMPROVED PATENT REGISTER
GRATES.
TG. MADDOCK begs to call the Public attention
• to his extensive STOCK of
KING'S IMPROVED PATENT CALORIFIC REGISTER
GRATES,
WARRANTED TO CURE ANY SMOKY CHIMNEY.
The above may be seen in use at his
MANUFACTORY, 69, BOLD-STREET.
WIRE WORK of every description, constantly on hand ;
with
FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, IRON BEDSTEADS, &c.,
in endless variety.

WEIGHING MACHINES.
THE Subscriber respectfully invites inspection of a
class of MACHINES adapted for weighing every descrip-
tion of Merchandise.

They are now in very general use, and are much approved of
for convenience of form, accuracy, durability, and the ease
with which they can be moved from place to place.
An excellent BEAM and SCALE, and a few MACHINES, on
the old principle, taken in exchange, to be SOLD, at a very low
price.

ON VIEW AT
12, ST. GEORGE'S-CRESCENT.
MANUFACTORY, 16, THOMAS-STREET.
JOHN CRAIG.

LAFFER AND CO.,
• 54 LORD-STREE7',
SUPPLY READY-MADE CLOTHING
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, suitable for every class of Pur-
chasers, and adapted to all Seasons and Climates, on the most