Punch: Punch (91.1886)

October 2, 1886.] PUNCH, OE THE LONDON CHAEIVAEI. 157

THE ' COLINDERIES" IN EX-CHELSEA-IS.

As an early answer
to the Prince's re-
cent letter to the
Lord Mator, pro-
posing the establish-
ment of an " Impe-
rial Institute," Mr.
Punch has received
the subjoined scheme
anonymously from
an " organising Com-
mittee," who have
evidently taken the
matter practically in
hand on the lines
they imagined indi-
cated in His Royal
Highness's mani-
festo. Mr. Punch
has much pleasure
in publishing it for
the benefit of all
those who are inte-
rested in the now
apparently perennial
progress of popular
recreative Science
and Art in the neigh-
bourhood of South
Kensington, and he
respectfully suggests
that Sir Cunlieee
Owen should lose no
time in submitting
the matter to the
Prince himself. It'is as follows. Under the official style and title of

THE IMPERIAL INS1ITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN, INDIA,

AND THE COLONIES,
the Organising Committee beg to inform tbeir patrons the plea-
sure-seeking, theatre-going, and general Public, that they have
made arrangements, on and after the first day of January next, to
open the whole of the popular Exhibition, now known as the " Colin-

on the Stage of which it is computed, that, owing to the counter-
attractions of the Gardens emptying their own theatres,

THE LEADING LONDON COMPANIES

will only be too happy to appear for any number of nights they can
conveniently secure.

The famous Indian Jungle and the Stuffed Animals in the present
Exhibition will be dispensed with, and their place taken by
AN EXTENSIVE MENAGERIE,

the leading animals of which will be fed, if possible, every half-hour
for the benefit of visitors from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., while highly-
trained Elephants will go through their

Marvellous and Unique Performances,
indicative of the effects of Western Civilisation on the cultivated
intelligence of the East, in a Circus specially arranged for the
purpose.

With a view to meeting the expressed wishes of a certain number
of Colonists, arrangements will be made by which Colonial and other
Wines will be able

To be Drunk freely in Tumblers all over the Grounds,

at Stalls that will be specially indicated, at all hours.

The Committee further propose to close the Exhibition at 2 a.m.
(except on Special and Reserved Gala Days, when no one will be
turned out before half-past five the next morning) with a

GIGANTIC DISPLAY 03? EIREWORKS,

if not interfered with by the action of the various Insurance Compa-
nies interested in the security of the neighbouring property. A
striking feature of these displays will he the letting off of a Colossal
Set-Piece, giving expression to some event or subject connected with
the undertaking; and it is proposed that the one selected for the
opening day shall portray

H.R.H. the Prince oe Waxes inspecting iiof Balance-Sheet

in the presence of the Subscribers and general well-wishers of the
concern, as suitable to the occasion.

It is understood that on the scheme being established on a sure and
satisfactory footing, with a view to the convenience of the local con-
stables no less than that of the general public, application will be made
to the Authorities for the erection of a new Police Court, where
night-charges will be able to be taken on the spot, probably close to
the South Kensington Station, in the immediate neighbourhood of
the Exhibition.

deries," as a

Rehabilitated and Improved Cremorne Gardens,

Judiciously combining all the noted attractions of that famous resort

with

The Artistic Side of British, Indian, and Colonial Life.
Among the conspicuous features of the new undertaking will he

A PERMANENT MAYPOLE,

Round which Visitors will be invited to dance to their hearts' content
from early morn to dewy eve, to the strains of
The Committee's Band of 130 Performers,
While, after dark, they will be enabled, on the
COLOSSAL ILLUMINATED DANCING PLATFORM,
to revive the best traditions of the famous Chelsea resort by joining
in the mazes of the giddy waltz, to the strains of Strauss or Wald-
teufel, till the small hoars of the morning.

The good old traditions in the way of attraction in the shape of
10,000 Additional Coloured Lamps
will be kept steadily in view by the Committee, and great improve-
ments will be effected in Old London, the upper storeys of the houses
of which will be utilised as

Select Supper Rooms,
while beneath, in the vicinity of the Church tower, in a secluded spot,

A HERMITS CELL
will be established in which a distinguished C. B. will be seated,
and always accessible for consultation for a small extra fee.

In the grounds, in addition to the establishment of revolving
swings, roundabouts, nut-shooting booths, and gilt ginger-bread
stalls, by which the Committee hope to infuse into the undertaking
some of the spirit characteristic of

OLD GREENWICH FAIR

there will he inaugurated, on a permanent footing, with all its cele-
brated attractions,

A Revised and Remodelled Richardson's Show,

PAPER-KNIEE POEMS.

(By Our Special Book-MarJcer.)

"ACROSS THE GARDEN WALL."
Am—Obvious.

Well sketched each scene
By Mrs. Greene :
A clever story 'tis I ween—
Across the Garden Wall!

Across the Garden Wall—
I think you '11 read it all!
'Tis crisp and bright,
The touch is light;

"PATERSON'S GUIDES."
Well-mapped and well-written, amusing, exact,
Portable, pleasant, concise, and compact.
"IN ONE TOWN."
Work and play, Grave to gay,

Sailor's society: Endless variety !

" NEiERA."

If you want a solid story, just look at this, I pray 1—
A contrast to the frivolous light novels of the day;
If in the world of long ago you've some desire to mix,
And hear about Society in Naughteen Twenty-six,
And how they all behaved themselves at court, in camp, at home—
Read Neara, by John Graham, a tale.of Ancient Rome !
"THE TOUCHSTONE OP PERIL."
A story of love, and adventure and fate
Is one Dudley Thomas has here to relate :
In telling the tale he great knowledge displays
Of India during the Mutiny days;
Full of colour and life, it is cleverly penned,
The interest is fully sustained to the end!
" TOM TIDDLER'S GROUND."
The silver and gold that Miss Maeryat found,
You '11 find, with her notes, in Tom Tiddler's Ground !

An Evident Subject for Cremation.—" Buene Jones."

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