Myers' Grand Hippodrome

Myers' Grand Hippodrome

From 10 till 1, 2 till close of Palace, excepting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and on all Firework and Fte Days, when the hours are 10 till 1, 2 till 6, and 7 till 9.30, with a Band in attendance. As a fashionable and invigorating exercise, Skating stands unrivalled. With Ladies and Children the delightful art of Skating is more easily acquired on roller than on ice Skates, and the newly-laid patented floor is universally considered a superior medium to asphalte or Portland cement. The amusement afforded to onlookers rivals any of the numerous attractions of the Crystal Palace. N.B.The New OPEN-AIR RINK, which is in shade after 2 oclock, commands a fine view of the unrivalled Gardens and the Kentish Hills, and affords, perhaps, the pleasantest lounge (combined with the amusement of the Rink) within the precincts of the Palace. It is but natural that the greatest Hippodrome of the world should be quartered at the greatest pleasure-resort of the world, and the arrangements made at the Crystal Palace for the reception and performances of Mr. Myers Company will fittingly occupy the first place in this brief account of his establishment, and of the entertainments which will be offered to the public during his visit to England. The stables (marked D on plan), whose dimensions are given elsewhere, occupy the basement at the north end of the building adjoining the Skating Rink, and will be open to the inspection of visitors, affording what is really tantamount to a daily show of horses and ponies of the highest breed, training, and mettle. The arrangements for ventilation and the preservation of cleanliness are perfect. The horses each occupy separate stalls; the floor is of concrete, and the whole is lighted with gas whenever necessary. The elephants and camels are housed in specially-erected stables (E on plan) at the north end of the Second Terrace,[4] near the bear-pit; and the lions are caged on the north lawns, being transported daily with their cages to the various places of exhibition. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 53472
Author: Anonymous
Release Date: Nov 7, 2016
Format: eBook
Language: English