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[[start left-hand column top half of page]] [[start clipping 1 of 4]] ^[[Mor Post 9 July 1839 - handwritten in ink]] ASCENT OF THE NASSAU BALLOON. - Yesterday evening, at half-past six o'clock, an ascent of the great [[underlined]] Nassau balloon [[/underlined]] took place from Vauxhall Gardens, under the management of the veteran Green and a party of gentlemen, seven in number. Being the first this season, a great number of persons of respectability were attracted to the gardens. The huge machine, being liberated, rose rapidly, and on reaching an elevation of about 800 feet, drifted with the wind, which at the time was blowing from the south-west, and passed directly over St. Paul's Cathedral and the eastern portion of London. The rate that the balloon travelled was exceedingly fast, averaging at least from twenty to thirty miles an hour. It did not long remain in sight. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 2 of 4]] VAUXHALL GARDENS. - Yesterday evening the first ascent for the season of the Nassau balloon, took place at these gardens. At 20 minutes past six o'clock the ropes were loosened, and the monstrous machine once more sprang into mid air. Mr. Green conducted, and there were in the car with him, Mr. Hughes, jun., Sir Charles Kent, Mr. Duff, Mr. Fielding, Mr. Corri, and Mr. Mellish. The balloon was wafted rapidly towards the county of Essex, affording a fine view of her flight to the spectators. The gardens have undergone some very judicious improvements since last season, and now exhibit a very great degree of taste in the decorations and arrangement. A variety of amusements was provided for the company, but the last and best, viz., the magnificent fireworks, seemed to give the greatest satisfaction. ^[[9 July 1839 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 3 of 4]] DESCENT OF THE NASSAU BALLOON. - This balloon descended in a field adjacent to the village of Sopplesfield, in Essex, near Castle Hedingham, the distance of 53 miles from Vauxhall Gardens, which was effected in the short space of two hours. The greatest elevation that the balloon attained was about 1500 feet. ^[[July 10 1839 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 4 of 4]] ASCENT AND DESCENT OF THE NASSAU BALLOON. - Mr. Green, in reference to the last aerial voyage, says, that the balloon quitted the earth at nearly half-past six o'clock with the wind blowing strongly from the south-west. The object of the gentlemen who were his companions on the occasion being more particularly to obtain a view of the metropolis and the country over which they might pass, he regulated his elevation so as to afford them an opportunity of gratifying their wishes. On going over London, therefore, they were at just such a height as enabled them distinctly to discover any point they might desire. After crossing the Thames, they commenced their passage over the City, between the Middlesex end of the Southwark-bridge and the bottom of Queenstreet, Cheapside. At this period the balloon was not more than 1200 feet from the earth. They continued their onward course, passing about a mile to the eastward of Fairlop fair, every booth of which they were able to see. In this direction they went on until they arrived over Chigwell-row, when an alteration took place in the wind, by which the balloon was propelled, the current carrying it somewhat more to the eastward. On going past Chelmsford the balloon was to the north-west of that town. Their course after this varied two or three times from north-east to north-east by east. Shortly after Chelmsford had been cleared, Mr. Green allowed the balloon to ascend until they had attained an elevation of 6,190 feet, or one mile and 910 feet from terra firma. At this period one of the passengers sang a song, remarking that he had never sang so high before. After a most delightful trip, the balloon, at 10 minutes past eight o'clock, was brought to an anchor in a fallow field, the property of a Mrs. Sherrard, in the parish of Toppesfield, 14 miles below Braintree, in Essex, a distance of 54 miles from the metropolis. The party were handsomely regaled and offered every assistance by Mr. J. Clay, of Hoses-farm, Toppesfield. Mr. Green's companions, we have understood, expressed themselves in terms of the warmest admiration, not merely at the able manner in which he had managed the balloon, but at the great gratification they had derived from their voyage. The barometer, which at the starting was at 29.70, at the highest elevation stood at 23.50. ^[[11 July 1839. - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[end column]] [[start centre column top half of page]] [[start clipping 1 of 3]] ^[[July 1. 1839 - handwritten in ink]] VAUXHALL. - The [[underlined]] Nassau Balloon [[/underlined]] made its first ascent on Monday, and the crew were safely landed about fifty miles from London, in the county of Essex. The voyagers were satisfied with their excursion, but were deprived of the company of Lord Waldegrave, who paid for a seat, but declined taking it, either from the boisterous state of the weather, or sudden indisposition. The Curriculum has been a source of attraction, and the night entertainments have given universal satisfaction. The vocalists consist of Miss Vincent, Mr. H. Bedford, Mr. S. Jones, Mr. Buckingham, and Mr. Paul Bedford; they are all favourites, and quite at home in the gardens. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 2 of 3]] VAUXHALL GARDENS. - The evening entertainments at the "Royal Property" commenced on Monday evening, the monster balloon forming the great attraction to the company. This immense machine was permitted to ascend at a little past six, [[underlined]] Mr. Green [[/underlined]], the aeronaut par excellence, being in charge thereof, and accompanied by several gentlemen, who appeared no ways daunted at their approaching ascent into mid-air. Tight-rope dancing by monkeys, skipping by dogs, the Grecian statues, a moving panorama of the Rhine, singing, and the fire-works, comprised the remaining portion of the entertainments, which were over in very good time, every thing being concluded by a little past eleven. In the rotunda are a series of paintings from the pencil of Mr Cocks, representing the life and progress, if we may so call it, of a British man-of-war, from the stately forest oak to the breaking up of the decayed and worn-out hulk. The military band affords a sort of promenade concert for the advantage of the visitors, by marching round the garden and playing between the intervals of the performances. The gardens were well attended. ^[[London Journal. July 13 1839 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 3 of 3]] UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF HER MAJESTY. ROYAL GARDENS, VAUXHALL. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. NASSAU BALLOON. Monday, July 15th - Day and Night Gala combined. Doors open at Half-past Four - Ascent of the Nassau Balloon at Half-past Five - Fireworks at Half-past Ten - Admission to the whole, 1s. 6d. - after the Ascent, 1s. CURRICULUM. Tuesday and Thursday - Day and Night Galas, combined. - Doors open at Three o'clock - The Curriculum, or Olympic Games, to commence at Half-past Three - Fireworks at Half-past Ten. Admission to the whole, 1s. 6d. - after the Curriculum, 1s. Wednesday and Friday - Night Galas. - Doors open at Half-past Seven - Fireworks at Half-past Ten - Admission, 1s. The principal amusements, which will be given every Evening during the week, are the wonderful performances of Herr Schreyer's Monkeys and Dogs - The Concert, New Dramatic Piece, by Miss Vincent and Mr P. Bedford - Moving Panorama of the Rhine - New Pictures in the Rotunda - Mr Sedgwick on the Concertina - Living Statues - Grand Illuminations, Fireworks, &c. The combination of Amusements on the Day Galas is unparalleled. The Annual Juvenile Fête is in preparation. ^[[July 13 1839 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[end column]] [[start right-hand column top half of page]] [[start clipping 1 of 3]] VAUXHALL. - Two balloons ascended from the Royal Gardens on Tuesday evening, ^[[Aug. 27 1839 -handwritten in ink in page margin]] one of them being the Nassau balloon and the other a smaller one, first used on the day of the coronation of George IV. Both took a north-easterly direction, but at no time did they attain any great altitude, as they only just entered the clouds, and shortly afterwards emerged from them and descended. The large one descended near Waltham Cross, in Hertfordshire, and the other near Chingford, in Essex. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 2 of 3]] UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF HER MAJESTY. ROYAL GARDENS. VAUXHALL. Open every Night in the Week except Saturday. DOUBLE ASCENT - TWO BALLOONS. On Tuesday, ^[[Sept. 4. 1839 - handwritten in ink below]] a Day and Night Fête will take place, when the Royal Nassau Balloon, and Mr. Green's Coronation Balloon, will ascend at the same moment. The Evening Entertainments will commence immediately after the Ascents, and continue in succession the whole Evening. Doors open at Half-past Four - Ascents at Half-past Five - Fireworks at Half-past Ten. Admission to the whole, 1s. 6d.; after the Ascent, 1s. [[end clipping]] [[start clipping 3 of 3]] THE GREAT NASSAU BALLOON. - LEWES, SEPT 11. ^[[1839 - handwritten in ink]] About a quarter before eight o'clock yesterday evening the attention of some of the inhabitants was arrested by an immense object floating through the air over the old castle and crossing the town, which turned out to be the Nassau balloon, in which was Mr. Green and Mr. Rush. The aeronauts alighted in safety in a field adjoining the house of the Rev. Henry West, of Southover, and when the balloon reached terra firma about a dozen persons were present, who rendered immediate assistance to the enterprising travellers. In a short time the balloon was surrounded by hundreds of persons, and Mr. Green and his friend were congratulated on the safety of their arrival. We understood from Mr. Green that he left Vauxhall about half-past six o'clock, and that he came in a direct line about 50 miles, which he accomplished in an hour and a quarter. They describe the trip as delightful; and in the course of their voyage - which was an experimental one - they reached an altitude of about 27,000 feet, which was more than five miles - a greater altitude than, we believe, has ever been attained. The aeronauts passed through a considerable quantity of snow, and the cold was so severe as to benumb Mr. Green's hands and feet. A strong current of air set in just before the descent, which they were fearful would carry them to the Downs, where they could not have received any assistance; but fortunately the wind changed, and they made their descent easy at the place above-mentioned. We understand that Mr. Green and his friend went off immediately to Brighton, where the family of Mr. Rush is staying. The aeronauts experienced every kindness at the hands of the Lewes people, and Mr. Green and Mr. Rush liberally rewarded some of the men who assisted them in their descent. Mr. Shoosmith undertook to convey the balloon to London by Wednesday, as it is Mr. Green's intention to make another ascent from Vauxhall on Friday. -Morning Post. ^[[September 12. 1839 - handwritten in ink]] [[end clipping]] [[end column]] [[start bottom half of page]] [[flyer printed on yellow paper.]] UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF HER MAJESTY. ROYAL GARDENS, VAUXHALL NEXT MONDAY, 15th July, ^[[1839. - handwritten in ink]] A GRAND DAY AND NIGHT GALA Will take place, when an ASCENT of the ROYAL NASSAU BALLOON [[written vertically to the left of the image ]]Conducted by [[written vertically to the right of the image [[Mr. Green,]] [[- written vertically on either side of the image]] [[image - eagle decorated gondola of hot air balloon in flight in the clouds, containing the aeronaut, seven men and three women, with flags flying on each side.]] WILL BE COMBINED WITH THE EVENING AMUSEMENTS. The Doors will open at Half-past Four. - The Ascent will take place at Half-past Five; after which a constant succession of Amusements will be given during the whole Evening, including the Extraordinary Performances of Herr Schreyer's Monkeys & Dogs, with Lord Gogo's Supper, Slack Rope, Tight Rope, &c. (HERR SCHREYER HAS BEEN INDUCED TO REMAIN IN ENGLAND A FEW NIGHTS LONGER.) [[left]] CONCERT IN THE OPEN ORCHESTRA NEW DRAMATIC INTERLUDE NEW GRAND MOVING PANORAMA OF THE RHINE SPLENDID ILLUMINATIONS THE FOUNTAIN OF NEPTUNE [[Vertical line]] [[right]] THE NEW ROTUNDA DECORATIONS THE ITALIAN WALK THE WONDERFUL LIVING STATUES MR. SEDGWICK OF THE CONCERTINA GRAND DISPLAY OF THE FIREWORKS AT HALF-PAST TEN, &c. &c. &c. QUADRILLE AND MILITARY BANDS. Admission to the whole, 1s. 6d. After the Balloon Ascent, 1s. [Balne Brothers, Printers, 38, Gracechurch Street. [[end flyer]] [[start flyer 2]] [[printed on pink paper]] ROYAL GARDENS, VAUXHALL. The Proprietors having received numerous applications and suggestions to display their Royal Nassau Balloon in conjunction with a Balloon of the ordinary size, they have determined, previous to the close of the Season, to give a GRAND DAY AND EVENING FETE, combining the unprecedented Attraction of the Double Ascent & Night Entertainment NEXT TUESDAY, 28th of AUGUST. [[vertically on left]] ROYAL NASSAU BALLOON, To be conducted by Mr. GREEN. [[image - eagle decorated gondola of hot air balloon in flight in the clouds, containing the aeronaut, seven men and three women, with flags flying on each side.]] [[centre column]] The ASCENT of both Balloons will take place exactly AT THE SAME MOMENT, and the different currents of the atmosphere be rendered clearly perceptible by the direction taken by each machine. There will be Seats for TEN PERSONS in the Car of the NASSAU BALLOON, and One vacant Seat in the Car of Mr. GREEN's CORONATION BALLOON. [[image - hot air balloon in flight, with two passengers in the basket. One passenger waving a flag.]] [[vertically on right]] CORONATION BALLOON, To be conducted by Mr. H. GREEN. Immediately after the Ascents, the Evening Entertainment will commence; and in order to render the whole Entertainment of equal grandeur, the Evening Amusements will be on an extended scale, including a grand New Piece of Illumination, viz. AN ILLUMINATED BALLOON, FORTY FEET IN HEIGHT, FORMED ENTIRELY OF LAMPS! Doors open at Half-past Four. - The Two Balloons to start at Half-past Five. - The Fire Works at Half-past Ten. Admission to the whole, 1s. 6d.; or, after the Ascent, ONE SHILLING. PARTIES CAN DINE IN THE GARDENS. [Balne, Printer, 38, Gracechurch Street [[end flyer]] [[end page]] ^[[257 - handwritten note in pencil at bottom corner of page]]
