The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-05-04 00:00:00

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

THE Public are respectfully informed, that the
ROYAL HARMONIC BAND are NOT engaged at the
Gardens this season, and their services may be obtained for
any PUBLIC or PRIVATE PARTIES on. the shortest notice.
Terms;according to distance and circumstances.
. It is unnecessary to remind the Public of the superior talent
111(1 universal satisfaction Mr. STUBBS 1 •ven, both
In Public and Private Parties; and i • ever be his pride and
Study to merit a continuance o same distinguished patro-
age with which he has hi o been honoured.
EFFIC QUADRILLE BANDS.
All letters addressed " STUBBS, Professor of Mdsic, Liver-
pool," will be duly attended to.
P. S. teaches the Cornopean, Flageolet, Clarionet, Bugle,
Flute, Violin, and Side Drum.
13, ERSKINE-PLACE.

OPENING OF THE
ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS,
FOR THE SEASON 1847.

MONDAY,
r.-4 . 1 THURSDAY,
TUESDAY, ,it.if FRIDAY.
MAGNIFICENT LAKE REPRESENTATION !
V GORGEOUS FIRE WORKS,
,
, ~,, FOUNTAINS OFDD
REAL WATER. .
OPENING NIGHT, ti EDNESDAY MAY 12.
WIT II indescribable Brat' for the numerically
great and distinguishe, ronage that has beep hitherto
bestowed on these Garden- e Proprietor trusts the arrange-
ments for the ensuing q mer are on such a scale of grandeur,
and so suited to the vanced taste of the age, as to again in-
sure that meed of probation that has previously characterized
his efforts, and which it will ever he his desire, as a studious
caterer for the Public, to deservedly merit.
Great as have been the amounts previously expended in pro-
ducing grandeur and effect, they sink into insignificance when
compared with the cost or elegance of the representation for
the Lake for the ensuing Season. The subject selected is
THE PALACE AND GARDENS OF VERSAILLES !
THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD, AND FAVOURITE
RESIDENCE OF LOUIS QUATORZE,

A,View that possesses extraordinary compass, and offers capa-
bilities either for
DAY OR NIGHT REPRESENTATIONS,
that far sue
leas
iass anything hitherto attempted. In the centre of
Picture s the
• 'PALACE OF VERSAILLES.
Seated as if on a throne, and dominating over the entire Land•
scale of which it is the centre, it appears to look down on the
VY lines of verdure that sink and swell at its feet. The
"lilding, displayed in all the richness of the lonic style of ar-
chitecture, is surmounted by Figures representing the Seasons,
`uagn„lte Nymphs, thuildinge Virtues, and the Arts. Peering above this
ificent B, is
THE CHAPEL OF THE MANSION,
THE AVENUE DE PARIS, &
TE COURT YARD ;
And still further in the distance, and softly mingling with the
clouds of nature, is
THE RSAILLES
CIF VE
Which seems but to havTe ben built to adorn, the Palace—so
beautiful the contrast—so delicate the tone and colouring—and
to simple but magnificent the appearance—that, like Nature's
self, it defies description. Immediately below the Palace, and
in the centre of the Gardens, is
cis BASSIN DE LATONE, In thntre of which is raised Figures of
LATONA AND HER CHILDREN,
APOLLO AND DIANA.
Round the edges of the well are various forms, from the mouths
of which
STREAMS OF REAL WATER ARE EJECTED,
forming
A 'FOUNTAIN

SURPASSING BEAUTY AND FORMIDABLE EFFECT.
Interspersing the Gardens of Versailles, which are laid out in
aplendid Parterres, are
The BASSIN de la PYRAMIDE,
The BASSIN de FLOE',
The BASSIN de I' OBELISQUE,
The BASSIN d' ENCELADE,
The BASSIN d' APOLLON,
The BASSIN de I' HIVER,
The BASSIN du DRAGON,
and
The FOUNTAIN de DIANE,
the
principal of which are playing in the air streams of water,
1
principal
to the whole scene an a.ppearance so trul majestic, that
forms the climax of every similar production.y
On the right of the Lake is erected
Tilt TEMPLE OF ALCINOUS,
the
on the left is another magnificent pile of buildings ; while
.„7 centre is adorned with figure of NEPTUNE SURROUNDED
ci, ILLS TRITONS, offering homage to Alcinous, all exquisitely
t ive.

TIIE LUXURIANT GARDENS,
Zell in. foliage and beautiful in growth are pourtrayed. in a
I,re incomparably excellent, while their capabilities for the
,
—"roduction of pyrotechnic displays will render them
THE VERY ACME OF SCENIC ART.
wh.r ell .he Lake has a
magnificent finish ith an
to that open-work parapet wall,
atp ' gives
SPLENDID SHEET OF WATER,
rorms at once a complete model of a vicinity, to which all
other scenes yield the palm of beauty.
THE PAINTING AND MODELLING,
t.4„.11 have been under the inspection and management of Mr.
"TON, of London, are from drawings taken on the spot.
, THE PYROTECHNIC WORKS,
tna,seti will be exhibited every Gala Evening, will be under the
"agement of Mr. J. ATKINS, and will be on the same scale
wit:a!ndeur and
raelegance as those that have produced in pre-
lag be THE MENAGERIE
Addrien Trent!), increased: indeed so numerous have been the
tnu„.,-"°118 to
erate the previously great collection, that it is useless to
au them.

Will THE CONCERT ROOM
niabi e newly beautified, and in the course of the season unde-
aue_, e talent of the most diversified classes will appear in rapid
'ession.
THE REFECTORY,
and THE able management of Mr. Fisx, of Castle-street, will
Riad 1p supplied with the choicest viands ; and Metlsrs. BIRD
the RAxit will furnish their delicious beverages direct from
-°untain.
conducted TIIE ROYAL APOLLONIC RAND,
I...4teured bv Mr. EMIDY, and led by Mr. Youivo, has been
9451). --, an music of will eachthe age. Gala day play the most admired and
Inaable

THE GALA DAYS
ere will in future he
rY AIONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY.
ter 78 of Admission for the Season, (including Galas, con-
-4e.1! and all extra Entertainments,)—Single Subscription,
Other"; for Residents Members of the same Family, Xl 118. 6d. ;
of the same Family, 6s.
Single Admission, Is. ; Children, 6d.

No. 1291.]

T" NOVEL TI E S
for the SEASON in LADIES' DRESS E S, &c.,
consisting of

IRISH TABINETS,
PLAIN STRIPED AND CHAMELEON SILKS,

COLOURED AND BLACK SATINS,
SATIN TURCS AND GLACIES,
PLAID CHALLIES AND SPUN SILKS,
DE LAINES, CASHMERES, OREGONS,

LINEN AND EARLESTON GIN GIIAM S
PRINTED CAMBRICS
PAISLEY, EDINIIRO', NORWICH BENCH SHAWLS,
MANTILLAS, VI ' ,S, SCARFS,
NECKERCHIEFS, NCY NECK TIES,
BONNET D CAP RIBBONS,
ENGLISH. AND ,NCII FLOTVE RS, GLOVES. PARA-
SOLS, D SEWED MUSLIN COLLARS.

THE BONNET DEPARTMENT
Abounds with the newest shapes and choicest qualities.

THE BABY LINEN DEPARTMENT,
Superintended by an experienced Female, is worthy of notice.

THE FAMILY LINEN DEPARTMENT
Exhibits a very lame Stock of
TABLE LINENS, SHEETINGS, &c.,
Of the best make, far below the manufacturers' prices.

Some beautiful Specimens of the VICTORIA TABLE COVER,
and all other descriptionS.
GRASS-BLEACHED IRISH LINENS, DIAPERS, &c.
J 0 H N BRISCO E'S,
60 AND 62, OLDHALL-STREET.

PARISIAN AND OTHER NOVELTIES.
MR. ROGERSON respectfully apprizes the Ladies
of Liverpool and its Vicinity of his RETURN from the
METROPOLITAN AND PARISIAN MARKETS,
where he has been selecting.
NOVEL T I E S,
appropriate for the Season.
The Spacio
H 0 W - 0 Di S,
which have be recently added to the
ABLISHMENT
ar eplete with the most unique
DESIGNS AND TEXTURE,
IN
SHAWLS, SCARFS, MANTLES, VISITES, &c.
13 .5. 15, CHURCH-STREET, April 23, 1847.

JEFFERY, MORRISH, and CO.
solicit an early inspection of their vast
Stock of
FRENCH and It PARASOLS,
recently pure , and which embraces
every thin, rah, fashionable, and desirable
for the Season.