The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18 00:00:00

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Licensed pursuant to Act of Parliament.
JOHN ATKINS, LESSEE. WEST DERBY-ROAD.
GALA DAYS:
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY,
TUESDAY, I FRIDAY.
The Lessee has great pleasure in announcing to the Sub-
scribers and Patrons of this beautiful Summer Resort the
OPENING FOR THE SEASON.

During the Winter every care has been taken to prepare
Novelties, amongst which will be found the Stupendous Vol-

cano MOUNT 2ETNA,
THE CAVES OF VULCAN AND CYCLOPS,
With a correct Representation of the Great Eruption of the
Mountain in 1852.
The principal object Portrayed in this immense Work of
Art consists of the Great 2Etna, too ering in gigantic splen-
dour far above the surrounding mountains. The bold and
rugged foreground is occupiei by the Caves, whilst in the
distance is the
SNOW-CAPPED VOLCANO,
With its triple region of cultivated, wildly luxuriant, and
desert Nature, its immense forests, its villages, and rugged
crater—the latter slumbering but to be awakened at eventide.
At nightfall the caverns re-echo with Cyclopean blows. whilst
the huge mountain above vomits forth its sulphurous flames—
presenting, as a whole, one of the most wonderful effects of the
PYROTECHNIC ART.
This magnificent Scene has been painted by Messrs. Matthews,
Norie, and assistants. It has been the labour of several
months, and can with confidence be proclaimed the most
beautifully-executed and carefully-finished subject ever yet
produced in these or any other Gardens.
In consequence of the very great success which has attended
the performances of new and popular Vaudevilles, a very ex-
cellent and superior
DRAMATIC COMPANY
has been engaged, among whom will be found Miss Charlotte
Gardner and Miss Emma Bloomfield, Theatre-Royal, London;
Mrs. Mulford, Theatre-Royal, Bath ; Mrs. Gourley, Theatre-
Royal, Edinburgh; Mr. J. Doyne and Mr. Renaud, Theatre-
Royal, Manchester • Mr. F. Young. Theatre-Royal, Bath; Mr.
Gourley, Theatre.Royal, Edinburgh. The performances will
commence with the Comedietta, called
SKETCHES IN INDIA.
After which
THE SWISS SWAINS.
All the Metropolitan Novelties will be produced during the
season.
THE THEATRE
has been newly decorated ; the walls are surrounded by
shields, beautifully designed, representing faithful Views of
the principal Cities in the World.
EMIDY'S UNRIVALLED BAND
is engaged, and will perform all the new and moat popular
Music.
THE LABYRINTH OR MAZE,
considerably improved by the hand of Nature, is ready for
the lovers of fun and frolic.
THE CAMERA OBSCURA,
with its beautiful and varied scenes.
THE GYMNASIUM,
where manly and invigorating exercise may be indulged in,
will be fully prepared.
CANTELO'S celebrated HYDRO-INCUBATOR, for Hatch-
ing Chickens by Steam, may be seen in full operation, and a
minute description of the process will be given.
Mons. VOGER'S ingenious mechanical RIFLE GALLERY
will be opened for practice.
The CENTRIFUGAL RAILWAY will start at any hour for
the accommodation of passengers.
Signor GOMEZ will be at home in his AMERICAN HUT,
and will superintend the Toxopholite Practice, for which he
has a " world known" reputation.
THE MENAGERIE
will be found to contain new specimens of the Animal
Kingdom.
The FIREWORKS will be of surpassing brilliancy, far ex-•
ceeding the displays of former years.
The REFRESHMENT-ROOMS have been newly painted
and decorated, and will be under the management of Mr.
Holt.
Subscription Tickets for the Season may be had at the Gardens.
TERMS : a. a.
Single Subscription lO 6
Lady and Gentleman
Every additional member of the family
Daily Admission, Is. ; Children, 6d.
Omnibuses to and from the Gardens and Exchange every
half hour.