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^[[Jan. 11.]] LUNARDI,s BALLOON. ^[[1785]] THE Pantheon will be open every Day This Week, for the Exhibition of the NEW BALLOON which forms the BRITISH FLAG, in which Mr. LUNARDI means to ASCEND with his FRIEND from the ARTILLERY GROUND. As the NEW GALLERY and other MACHINERY, with which he intends to ascend next time, are not completed, there shall be a PAIR OF WINGS that extend thirty-eight feet, and are on such a construction, that they will produce observation, which were he to mention, might perhaps be received with incredulity. The BALLOON is of 110 feet in circumference, surface 3850 square feet, and contains 22,458 cubic feet of air. ADMITTANCE ONE SHILLING [[end page]] [[start page]] On Thursday last Mr. Lunardi made an experiment with part of his new gallery, at Blackfriars Bridge, where a great number of people assembled. It is so constructed as to defy the power of the waves, and to be rendered of utility at sea (in case of danger) as well as in the air. Though it is made of white metal it does not exceed the weight of 64 pounds; and the circumference being 22 feet, will accommodate 12 persons with the greatest safety. The principle object was to know what weight it would carry; a foundery being nigh, they put in a piece of iron, besides sand, and that was 1800 weight, which it carried with ease, though the bottom of the gallery was 11 inches above the surface of the water. ^[[Jan. 13. 1785]] [[end page]] [[start page]] ^[[1785]] P A N T H E O N ^[[Feb, 21.]] MR. LUNARDI, willing to gratify the public curiosity has prepared a New Balloon, which is now suspended at the Pantheon, its dimensions larger than any yet exhibited, its colours those which form the British Flag, embellished with the arms of his Majesty, and those of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The Gallery, which will afford seats for ten persons, does not exceed the weight of 76 pounds; it is richly and elegantly ornamented, and formed for sea or land. The oars for the air, and those for the water, are constructed on principles hitherto peculiar to Mr. Lunardi. But as it is impossible, in an advertisement, to describe an apparatus so complicated and useful, Mr. Lunardi will attend at the Pantheon every day this week, except on Thursday, when the company are only admitted into the gallery, on account of the preparations, being Concert night. Admittance ONE SHILLING. [[end page]] [[start page]] PANTHEON. MR. LUNARDI has already experienced so much favour in England,that it would be the utmost indiscretion in him to draw attention to trivial subjects. He has employed every moment allowed by the duty of gratifying public curiosity, to prepare a New Balloon, which is now suspended at the Pantheon, its dimensions larger than any yet exhibited, its colours those which form the British Flag, embellished with the arms of his Majesty, and those of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The gallery, whose weight does not exceed 76 pounds, will afford seats for ten persons; it is richly and elegantly ornamented, and formed for sea or land. The base is so constructed, that it has borne a ton on the river Thames, while the port holes of the guns at its sides, were three inches above the water. The oars for the air, and those for the water, are constructed on principles hitherto peculiar to Mr. Lunardi. But as it is impossible, in an advertisement, to describe an apparatus so complicated and useful, Mr. Lunardi will attend at the Pantheon, every day next week, except Thursday, from eleven to four; and will explain the purposes to be served by it. MR. LUNARDI, in his next Aerial Excursion, will be accompanied by an ingenious Friend. The Excursion will be taken from the Artillery Ground, as the public will be respectfully informed, as soon as the necessary preparations will admit of fixing the time. ^[[Feb. 18. 1785]] Admittance only ONE SHILLING [[end page]] [[start page]] The accident which happened on Saturday morning to Mr. Lunardi's balloon at the Pantheon, and the cause of its bursting, was by a large pane of glass which fell from the dome, and cut the silk; the accident, however, gave Mr. Lunardi a new opportunity of shewing at large to the public his feelings and generosity. The disappointment was not so great as might naturally be expected, as a small balloon and machinery, &c. (the true model of the large one in which Mr. L. means to ascend) was suspended in the Pantheon room, which much excited and satisfied the curiosity of the Company. - The new gallery and machinery were suspended, and the balloon, which was empty and laid on the floor, made a wonderful and immense appearance. Mr. Lunardi, in order to avoid every kind of dissatisfaction that might ensue, he presented every person that came, a ticket of admission for this day, which is the last of his attendance at the Pantheon, when he will ascend, between two and three o'Clock, as high as the dome will permit, with a beautiful young lady; perhaps the very same lady will be the first aerial voyager that accompanies Messrs. Lunardi and Biggin in the departure from the Artillery Ground to Calais, which will be as soon as the weather is settled. ^[[Mar. 8 1785]] [[end page]] [[start page]] ^[[Mar]] PANTHEON ^[[1785]] AS Mr. LUNARDI has nothing more at heart than to gratify the public curiosity in the most ample and satisfactory manner, and that to disappoint the general expectation in the smallest particular, would be in expressibly repugnant to the sincere and grateful feelings he entertains of their past favours, he hastens to contradict an idea which is gone forth, of his intention to ascend on Tuesday next from the Artillery Ground. It is true he did intimate, a considerable time ago, some thoughts of fixing on a day in Easter week for the execution of his experiment, with the express addition that, at all events the public should certainly have a week's prior intelligence. He now takes the liberty to signify, that it is judged expedient by him, his friends, and the companions of his flight, to await a total change of the weather, when the beauty of the scene he hopes to afford, will bee more intimately felt, and pleasingly enjoyed; and the spectators, particularly the Ladies, not subject to the various changes of an unsettled sky in a place so open and unsheltereed as the Artillery Ground. The Exhibition of Mr. Lunardi's Balloon remains open as usual at the Pantheon; he has spared no pains or cost to render it elegant and magnificent to the eye, and to blend in the numerous parts of his machinery, the ornamental with the useful, in particular the British Flag displayed on the globe, heightened by his Majesty's arms on one side, and those of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on the other, produce an effect which he is extremely happy has met with the most general admiration. On Monday next, between Two and Three o'clock, several Ladies, being desirous to try the nature of their sensations in the moment of elevation, will ascend with the Balloon as high as the Dome of the Pantheon will permit; and at that point of altitude several guns will be fired from the port-holes on the deck and at the stern of the boat, which forms the base of the gallery, in which the company will be seated, and which is now rendered more convenient, being surrounded on the inside by a sofa, sufficient to accommodate ten persons. Admittance ONE SHILLING, Tickets are now ready for delivery, at the Pantheon, at Five Shillings each, which will admit One Person into the Artillery Ground, who will be entitled to a seat near the Balloon, on the day of Mr. Lunardi's ascension. In order to banish the most distant idea of fear, the civil power will be properly supported supported in preservation of the public peace, and prevention of any kind of disorder. [[end page]] [[start page]] We understand that it was not to repair his balloon, that Mr. Sadler quitted Dover, and gave Blanchard an opportunity to cross the channel before him, but to assist his wife in the labors of Twelfth Day; and thus may it be said was English glory sacrificed to plumb-cake. ^[[Jan.11 1785]] [[end page]] [[start page]] ^[[28 Mar. 1785]] Yesterday, Mr. Lunardi performed his promise, and his balloon was drawn up as high as the dome would permit, under the command of two fair heroines. They were accompanied by four beautiful children, whose spirited behavior gave great pleasure to a very large and brilliant company of fashionable people. We cannot but confess that it gave us infinite pleasure to see that Lunardi still keeps his justly deserved attraction in the the opinion of that public, whose liberality had ever been bestowed upon every description of merit. [[end page]] [[start page]] ^[[1785]] PANTHEON ^[[Mar. 28]] THIS DAY, between Two and Three o'clock, several Ladies, being desirous to try the nature of their sensations in the moment of elevation, will ascend with Mr. Lunardi's Balloon as high as the Dome of the Pantheon will permit; and at that point of altitude several guns will be fored from the port-holes on the deck and at the stern of the boat, which forms the base of the gallery, in which the company will be seated, and which is now rendered more convenient, being surrounded on the inside by a sofa, sufficient to accommodate ten persons. Admittance ONE SHILLING. Tickets are now ready for delivery, at the Pantheon, at Five Shillings each, which will admit One Person into the Artillery Ground, who will be entitled to a seat near the Balloon, on the day Mr. Lunardi's ascension. In order to banish the most distant idea of fear, the civil power will be properly supported in preservation of the public peace, and prevention on any kind of disorder. [[end page]] [[start page]] and Daily Y APRIL 9 1785 MR. LUNARDI'S EXHIBITION is OPEN This Day, and will continue so, till he ASCENDS from the ARTILLERY GROUND, which will be POSITIVELY, (if FINE WEATHER)on the 17th of MAY next, when he will be accompanied in his excursion by a FRIEND and LADY. On NONDAY next, between TWO and THREE o'clock, several LADIES will go up with the Balloon in the Pantheon, as high as the Dome will permit, which is near fifty feet; in short, it will be an exact representation of a real Ascension. And as a further entertainment to the company Music will be played from Twelve to Six. ADMITTANCE ONE SHILLING The Doors will open from NINE in the morning till DARK. [[end page]] [[start page]] PANTHEON THIS Day, between Two and Three o'clock SEVERAL LADIES WILL GO UP with the Balloon in the Pantheon, as high as the Dome will permit, (about fifty feet;)and, as further entertainment to the company, Music will be played from TWELVE to FIVE. ADMITTANCE ONE SHILLING The day fixed for Mr. Lunardi's Ascension is on the 18th of May next, if fine weather, from the artillery ground, when he will be accompanied by his Friend and a Lady. The exhibition at the Pantheon will remain open every day this week; and on Thursday the company will be admitted in the Gallery only, on account of the preparations for the Concert. ^[[Ap. 11. 1785]] [[end page]] [[start page]] Any Lady or Gentleman, desirous of an aerial excursion, may be furnished with an eligible opportunity for the small sum (compared with what has hitherto been given) of fifty guineas, with a Balloon more distinguished for ingenuity and novelty than any hitherto constructed - Those who reply to this advertisement, and signify their address, will be waited upon with the further explanation. ^[[Ap. 16. 1785]] Direct to J S at Peele's Coffee house, Fleet-Street. [[end page]] [[start page]] ^[[1785]] PANTHEON ^[[16 april]] THOUGH Saturday was the only Day that Mr. Lunardi shut up the Exhibition at the Pantheon, he has, in that short period, unwilling to take up a moment's unnecessary time from the gratification of excited curiosity, completed his balloon for ascension, with an additional decoration, making the whole of St. George's Cross one beautiful transparency, which, blended with his Majesty's and Prince of Wales Arms, renders the whole beautifully elegant. By the same new improvement, which is not only superbly ornamental, but of palpable utility, the balloon will contain four thousand cubic feet more inflammable air; so that the public may banish every distant idea of any disappointment ensuing on the day of the Ascension from the Artillery Ground, which is positively fixed on for the 18th of May next, when Mr. Lunardi will be accompanied by a Lady and Gentleman. The Balloon will be exhibited Every Day of this Week, with the new improvement of the Transparency, but in addition to the usual amusements at the Pantheon, This Day several ladies, between two and three o'clock, will be drawn up as high as the Dome will permit (which is about fifty feet)in the new machine with the Balloon, showing an exact representation of a real Ascension; and to render the whole still more entertaining to the company, music will be played constantly from Twelve to Five. Admittance ONE SHILLING only. The doors will be opened from Nine in the morning till dark. [[end page]] [[start page]] ^[[April 25.]] PANTHEON ^[[1785]] AS the Ascension of the BALLOON in the Pantheon affords such a general satisfaction, it will be repeated This Day between two and three o'clock, when several Ladies will ascend with it in the new gallery, as high as the dome will permit, which is fifty feet; and at that point of elevation several pieces of cannon will be fired; and as a further entertainmentt to the company, music will be playde constantly from twelve till five. The Balloon is now completed for ascension, and will be exhibited this and every day This Week; with an additional decoration, making the whole of St. George's Cross one beautiful transparency, which, blended with his Majesty's and the Prince of Wales's arms, renders the whole truly elegant. Admittance One Shilling. The doors will be opened from nine in the morning till dark. N.B. Mr. LUNARDI will ascend from the Artillery Ground on Wednesday the 18th of May accompanied by a Lady and Gentlemen. Tickets of admission to be had at the Pantheon, at five shillings each. [[end page]] [start page]] ^[[April 26]] PANTHEON ^[[1785]] AS an Encouragement to Genius and Abilities, Mr. LUNARDI has engaged, in addition to the usual Amusements at the PANTHEON EXHIBITION, the MUSICAL CHILD, who will perform TO-MORROW from TWO till FOUR o'clock, and though but nine years of age, will take off several of our First Performers and sing and play at sight; but it would be needless here to make any [[concoctions?]] on her merit as it has been so much distinguished and countenance. Admittance (as usual) ONE SHILLING: The doors will be opened from nine in the morning till dark. N.B. The Day of Ascension from the ARTILLERY GROUND, is fixed for the 18th of May next, when MR.LUNARDI will be accompanied by a LADY and GENTLEMAN. Tickets of admission to be had at the Pantheon, at Five Shillings each. [[end page]] [[start page]] ^[[8 May 1785]] LUNARDI's GRAND AIR BALLOON MR. LUNARDI is peculiarly happy in having lately experienced, that the attachment of the Public to him is in unison with his feelings and partiality to this Nation; he therefore must beg leave to inform them, that he means to ascend with his Balloon, accompanied by a British Lady and Gentleman, some time next Week; and in the papers To morrow, the day shall be specified. The generous attention of the Nobility and Gentry has made such a permanent impression on the mind of Mr. Lusardi, that he thinks it his duty not only to gratify every curiosity, but bestow general satisfaction; and that no Individual may be disappointed of seeing him ascend, there will be Places, at One Shilling each, separated from the Five Shilling Divisions, but still affording a clear and distinct view of the whole, tho' at some little distance. PANTHEON This Day, at Two and Four o'clock, several parties of Ladies may ascend with the Balloon in the Pantheon; when from One until Three the Musical Child, in addition to the usual entertainments, with play several capital pieces of Music, and sing some of our present favorite airs. Admittance ONE SHILLING. [[end page]] [[start page]] LYCEUM in the STRAND. THE NOBILITY and GENTRY, who were pleased on TUESDAY to honour the intended Ascension of the British Balloon with their presence, having an undoubted right to a candid, ingenuous explanation of the cause of their disappointment, the Proprietor, humbly begs leave to inform them, that early in the Morning, an insidious attempt was made to deprive the undertaking of the generous support of the Public, by the distribution of hand-bills, purporting, that from the sudden indisposition of the Lady who was to have ascended from Tottenham-Court-road; the said Ascension was deferred till SATURDAY next. Injurious as this base contrivance, and gross imposition must necessarily have been, it was not apprehended that the Arts and Malice of selfish competitors could have extended any farther; but the very contrary was the case; for,during the Inflating Operation (which, previously, equalled the most sanguine expectation, and met with the particular approbation of the cognoscenti, under the sanction of curiosity) a Person of Foreign appearance (as can be fully attested) while the eyes of the managers were diverted by other object objects, pulled the Cord which has the command of the Valve with such fatal impetuousity, as to break the spring calculated to return it to its place; from which circumstance, and premeditated act of violence, (which was not discovered till to late for reparation) the Valve remained open, and discharged the inflammable air, as safe as the Balloon received it; all endeavours to gratify the just expectations of the company, were consequently by this additional manoevre, rendered abortive; but, the design of ascending with a BRITISH LADY and a SCIENTIFIC GENTLEMAN, for the purpose of making Philosophical Experiments, is not relinquished b the Proprietor, who will certainly repeat the attempt, so soon as the late damages are properly repaired; in the mean time, those Ladies and Gentlemen, who paid for Admission and received checks, and respectfully request to preserve them, to be exchanged for fresh Tickets, at the next Ascension; or to apply for the return of their money, if more agreeable. ^[[May 7. 1785]] [[end page]] [[start page]] By PARTICULAR DESIRE. And POSITIVELY the LAST DAY of EXHIBITION, IT is not only with Reluctlance that Mr. LUNARDI acquiesces to a PARTICULAR REQUEST; but it is attended with numerous inconveniencies; however, to prove that his utmost wish and interest is to bestow universal satisfaction, and to prevent the disappointment of those Companies that arrived too late yesterday evening, he will OPEN the EXHIBITION at the PANTHEON THIS DAY from TWELVE o'clock till FIVE, when it will finally close. ^[[11 May 1785]] A Band of Music will provide to entertain the Company and the BALLOON, NEW MACHINE, Instruments, and the whole of the Apparatus for ascension, will be exhibited and explained. ADMITTANCE ONE SHILLING N.B. as Mr. Lunardi means to fill his Balloon Tomorrow, that the inflammable air may be perfectly condensed previous to his ascension, company will be admitted into the Artillery Ground, to view the process, from twelve till dark. ADMITTANCE ONE SHILLING N.B. On Friday between Twelve and One o'Clock, Mr. Lunardi will ascend from the above place, accompanied by his Friend and a Lad. ***Tickets for that Day to be had, Five Shillings each, at the following places, viz. the Pantheon; Lloyd's Coffeehouse; London Coffee house; Mr. Booker, Bookseller, No., 56, New Bondstreet; Mr. Debrett's, Piccadilly; and at Messrs. Nairne and Bladton, No. 20, Cornhill. Families, or small Parties may be accomodated with private. [[end page]] [[start page]] A Commodious Room to Left, for the Day of M. Lunardi's ascending, with his Air Balloon, from the Artillery Ground, which commands a full prospect of all the [[appara?]]: s, at No.3, Bunhill row. ^[[May 11. 1785]] [[end page]]
