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Observer, Volume 4, Issue 94, 1 July 1882, Page 253

ABBOTT'S OPERA XT'- °vS* E - P E E A JqL O U S E. lessee • Mr W. H. Thompson. TUESDAY, JULY 4thl GRAND OPENING NIGHT : 03? mHOMPSOIf'S COLOSSAL ■m/TIRROR JL <O j_yj[ OP THE UL U ~^7" AR ! Witnessed during the last six weeks by ore? 200,000 persons. Pronounced by the entire Australian Press to be the most artistic, painting that has ever been exhibited in the Colonies, illustrating on 30,000 feet of canvas all the principal events connected with thia , campaign, FROM THE FIEING OF THE FIRST SHOT TO THE CAPTURE OF CETEWAYO, THE ZULU KING. Mr Archibald Forbes, the celebrated War Correspondent, in his lecture on the Zulu War in Sydney, in the presence of Lord Loftus and suite, said that the Panorama of the Zulu War now being exhibited in New Zenland by Mr Thompson was a very faithful representation of the Zulu Campaign. Henry Emeden's Marvellous Picture of the BATTLE OF ISANDULA. The last order given was : " Fix bayouets, men, and die like English soldiers I" The Sydney Evening News says : " The Battle of Isandula is depicted in a marvellous manner, and is a triumph of the painter's art." THE MORNING AFTER THE BATTLE. The Sydney Morn fun Ilerrald says : " The best entertainment in this city now is Thomi son's Diorama of the Zulu War. William Telbin's Beautiful Picture of the DEFENCE OF RORKE'S DRIFT. The gallant stand of 83 British soldiers against 4000 Zulus will always be remembered as the most brilliant achievement of the Zulu War. THE BUFFALO RIVER— SAVING THE COLOURS. " They lost their lives, but saved the colours." THE 80th REGIMENT MARCHING DOWN REGENT STEEET, LONDON, On their way to Zululand. The Syd?ie;/ Eclw says : " Those who desire an intellectual treat should witness the exhibition of Mr Thompson's Panorama of the Zulu Campaign. The 91st HIGHLANDERS marching down the Thames Embankment on their way to the Seat of War. 17th LANCEES Crossing Waterloo Bridge by Moonlight. THE WONDERFUL TORPEDO EXPLOSION (Marvellous Mechanical Effects). The Grand Mechanical Diorama, in which there are 4,000 moving figures, showing Lord Chelmsford's march to the relief of Colonel Pearson at Ekowe. By a new and novel contrivance, the whole of the scenery through which the troops passed is shewn to the audience. The Sydney Daily Telegraph says : "This portion of the Diorama is constructed with marvellous cunning, and far exceeds anything of the kind ever shown in this city." PRETORIA— Scene of the Boot Rebellion. The Melbourne Argus says : " The picture representing the scenery in Zululand in all its variety — from lofty mountains to undulating plains, from rocky defiles to the most charming sylvan views — are works of a high order of art." The LAAGER MODE OF DEFENCE.— How Sir George Colley was defeated at Majuba Hill. Gordon and Hartford's magnificent picture of THE BATTLE OF ULUNDI. The Melbourne Age says : " The Battle of Ulundi was so realistic as to call forth a loud cheer from the large audience assembled." DEATH OF THE PRINCE IMPERIAL. One who lived a spotless life, and died a soldier's death, fighting in our cause in Zululand. RETURN OF THE TROOPS AT SPITHEAD. One of the most artistic scenes ever presented to an audience. Concluding with a Grand MECHANICAL DIORAMA, In which there are 5000 moving figures, representing the FUNERAL PROCESSION Of the PRINCE IMPERIAL, Starting from the Arsenal at Woolwich, and showingthe whole of the coimtry to Chiselhurst. GRAND TRANSFORMATION SCENE, - Showing the Interior of St. Mary's Chapel during the . ceremony. = EVERY EVENING, At the termination of the entertainment, the Proprietor will distribute A NUMBER OF ELEGANT AND COSTLY PRESENTS. , Consisting of Gold and Silver Watches, Suites -of • Furniture, Pianos, Horses, Buggies, Suits of Clothes, Tea and Coffee Sorvices, Liqueur Stands, Papier Machd . Tableland •> . , : ' 100 COSTLY PRESENTS,; ,/, . '- ■•-. - Amounting in -value to £300 per week. ■'".- ' * : ' Doors open at 7.30 ; overturo at 8 o'clock*. Prices of Admission — Dress Circle and .Orchestra Stalls, °>s ;- S.talls, 2s 6d ; Pit, la. Children half-price to Dress Circle' and .Stalls only. ._ ,- ; ■ „-" ■ . „ Box Office at E. Wayte's, Boobseilor, Queeii-stre^tV: ; . '■ • Descriptive Lecturer.. ,],„ „;..,..,. ........ .MjjW. Thompson' -: : in -'.LsIJ. ■ ; ■■■' -'■- .: :'■ .«' ;<*■ : .y..;,. tf --^^ .;;;UCi i ,' ii ;».:-A^^y£;'ia:^