The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-04-06 00:00:00

THE FIREWORKS

The festivities of the uay terminated with a magnificent dis-
play of fireworks, consisting of beautiful changeable and fixed
pieces, amongst which we particularly noticed a vertical scroll
wheel of green fire, driven by brilliant cases ; changing to a
Saxon figure of green and crimson, finishing with a discharge
of gerbs reported. An immense emblematical piece, of a large
anchor with a crown surmounting it, with stars and the letters
V A, supported with bouquets of Roman candles, extending to
a width of 70 feet, by 50 feet high, attracted much attention
as did the concluding piece, which was an original design pre,
pared expressly for the occasion. It consisted of an elegant
temple of blue tire, supported by thousands of cases of brilli-
ant fire, the illuminated centre being "SUCCESS TO THE BIR-
KENHEAD DOCKS" : the whole ornamented with a variety of
coloured wheels, Roman candles, &c., &c., and ending with a
brilliant feu de gge, and a flight of one hundred large rockets
with coloured flres. The fixed pieces were interspersed with
flights of rockets and shells. The whole was got up under the
superintendence of Mr. J. Atkin, of the Liverpool Zoological
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Gardens, and was a display every way worthy of his talents,
and well calculated to increase his fame, were it necessary, as a
pyrotechnic artist.

TIIE BALL

Shortly before nine o'clock the rooms were filled with
a fashionable assembly, and soon after that time the
dancing commenced ; and if it is possible to conceive an
affair in which the votaries of Terpsichore were more at
home than in another, it was certainly here. Horabin's
band, ever first in the production of novelties in Lanca-
shire, played with a precision that would not have discre-
dited Jullien himself, There was a-softness and sweetness
in the pathos that coptrasted with the powerful effect
produced in the very climax of their efforts, that made
the great buildings resound, not only with the music, but
with unqualified themes of admiration;

As thedances proceeded, the spirit gradually butrapidly
increased, and in each there was a manifestation' of joy
that must have been the envy of those who professed not

" To trip it on the light fantastic toe."
From the simple country dances to quadrilles, from the
mazy waltzes to admired polkas, each seemed to bound
with joy, and throughout there was that mingling of
feeling, that warmth of spirit, that reciprocity of senti-
ment, which seemed to remove all barriers of station,
and concentrate in that multifarious assembly the unani-
mity and pleasure of a family or private festival. At an
early hour the party broke up, all highly delighted with
the hilarity and order which prevailed,—some enthusias
tically expressing their feelings, and looking forward te,
some future celebration as the occasion of attaining
similar enjoyment.

THE PROMEprADE ROOM
Is the first of the suite in which you enter, and is situated
at the head of the vestibule leading from the principal
entrance. It is a large and spacious apartment, of an
oval shape, and roofed, as all the others are, in the pavi-
lion style. The ornaments and decorations are of the
most tasteful, and yet, of the most gorgeous and magni-
ficent, kind.. The appearance of the room, on entering,
certainly presented one of the most delightful views we
have witnessed. In the centre of the floor a beautiful foun-
tain was erected, from which a clear and limpid stream of
water kept constantly flowing into an artificial basin under-
neath. In the basin, the bottom of which was filled with
fine oval shaped pebbles, a number of lively little gold fish
disported themselves, unconscious, no doubt, of the flat-
tering compliments which their lovely and innocent ap-
pearance elicited from the gay galaxy of beautyand fashion
by whom 'they were surrounded. What gave this foun-
tain, which unquestionably was the charm of the room,
the most elegant and captivating appearance, was the taste
which was displayed in fitting

It was surrounded
by a sweet bed of evergreens, heaths, and exotic flowers,
which added, by their fragrance as well as by their appro-
priate arrangement, to create gav and exhilirating ideas
in all who were present. Indeed, the mind, no mat-
ter how naturally dark it might be, that would not
under the influence of such a scene, walk forth from the
sombre shades of " ever musing melancholy " in all the
gaity and liveliness of mirth and pleasure, would be un-
worthy to enjoy any of the rational amusements with
which this world is blessed.

The lights were most elegantly arranged, on either side,
and immediately over the fountain a brilliant chandelier
was suspended from the roof, which cast a soft pleasant
light over the whole room. The room, when lighted,
presented a sight which was in itself a treat. The
deep crimson carpet, the pink and white drapery with
which the walls were fluted, contrasted so admirably
with the sweet evergreens of the fountain, and all com-
bined with that heavenly ornament—beauty's self, and
made the scene one which looked more like the gorgeous
splendour of an eastern palace than aught belonging to
our more frigid clime.

proceed by time ent.rances. into

THE BALL ROOM

which is of an oblong shape, being 150 feet long and 56
feet wide. Immediately opposite the entrances leading
from the promeiTde room, the orchestra was erected op
either side of which two large and excellent mirrors were
suspended from the walls ; beyond which the fluted
drapery was formed into panels. hi the centre of each
was a star, from which the fluting again radiated in alter-
nate folds of pink and white. Panels were also on the op-
posite wall to correspond with this ► and the uniformity
thus preserved added grace to those decorations which,
from their richness, must, in any case, have been elegant.

were constructed at each end, and retiring seats were a!s°

placed along the sides of the room. Over the galleries
some beautiful gas ornaments were- arranged, which il-
woven. These the long ranges
luminated the galleries and all the contiguous parts of Z
room. The devices into which these ornaments were vrPr,r..
were two scrolls, thrown out in the form of serpents
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hich the

Q. most pleasing effect. The most essential
ut toe room was lighted were
most UniqUe,..aPd
requisite in a
ball-room--good ventilation—we are certain never was
better attended to than on the present occasion. Through-
out the whole evening not the least disagreeable sensation

was felt from

is of an over heated atmosphere

For this and the other arrangements it is unnecessary to
say the conductors of this splendid fete merit the warmest
thanks of not only those who were privileged to attend it,
but also of the public at large.
The utmost attention was paid to all the visiters by
those whose province it was to wait upon them ; but, in
fact, the whole affair was got up with such care, attention,
and magnificence, that it would be difficult to find ri
paralel for it in the annals of those gala days which the
people of this good old town have enjoyed, from time to
time, during the last century.

CHILDREN'S BONNETS & HATS,

TEFFERY, MORRISH, and CO.,
ti with very considerable care and trouble

have been enabled to• produce an unequalled
Stock of

CHILDREN'S BONNETS and HATS,

rected to this portion of the Stock, as Ladies

will at once appreciate the advantage of being
enabled to obtain every size and make

anti without that trouble generally

perienced

WHOLESALE AND FAMILY TEA WAREHOUSE,
39, GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET,
(ADJOINING LUCAS'S REPOSITORY,)
CLARKE and GOODACRE beg to return their
best thanks to their Friends and the Public generally
for their liberal support since opening the above concern, and
to assure them that no effort shall be wanting to ensure their
confidence and support.

C. and G. havcjiiit received a fresh Assortment of new TEAS
and COFFEES,
and, as they cannot_ expect to increase their
business without giving the Public some advantage beyond
those offered by houses of loneer standing_ they are determined

to reduce their prices as low as possible for genuine Goods, and
will henceforward supply Families on equal terms with Whole-
sale Customers.

The following articles they canwith confidence recommend

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