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[[Left flyer, yellow]] Under the Direct Patronage of Her Majesty, Royal Gardens, Vauxhall. Grand Balloon Fete, By Day, Friday, Aug. 25, 1837. The most Extraordinary Attraction! Ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon! [[image -- ornate hot air balloon with gentlemen passengers, British flag, eagle decoration, top hats]] And of Mr. Green's own Balloon at the same moment! The Nassau Balloon will be conducted by Mr. Green. Mr. Green's Balloon will be conducted by Mrs. Green. [[image - hot air balloon]] The Proprietors of Vauxhall having, during the summer, received many applications to display their immense Nassau Balloon, in conjunction with a Balloon of the usual size, in order to show by comparison, the extraordinary dimensions of the former, they have determined to present the Public with the above EXHIBITION, -- one hitherto unparalleled in the annals of Aerostation. In order to render the arrangements of the day complete, several Entertainments will be given during the inflation of the Balloons; viz. a Vocal and Instrumental Concert in the Open Orchestra, with Comic Songs, Glees &c. &c. -- A Dramatic Piece, called "London Stars," in the Theatre -- also the Gladiator's Combat, by Messieurs De Ruse and Merveille -- Military and Quadrille Bands, various Scenery, &c. &c. &c. There will be Nine Seats in the Car of the NASSAU BALLOON. Price: Gentlemen 21 pounds. ; Ladies 10 pounds. 10 shillings. There will also be One Seat vacant in Mrs. Green's Balloon. Should the weather prove boisterous, Mr. H. Green will ascend in the place of Mrs. Green. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[right flyer, pink]] Repetition of the Double Ascent! Under the direct patronage of Her Majesty. Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, Grand Day Fete, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1837. The most Extraordinary Attraction! Ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon! [[image -- ornate hot air balloon with gentlemen passengers, British flag, eagle decoration, top hats]] And of Mr. Green's own Balloon at the same moment! The Nassau Balloon will be conducted by Mr. Green. Mr. Green's Balloon will be conducted by Mrs. Green. [[image - hot air balloon]] The Proprietors of Vauxhall having, during the summer, received many applications to display their immense Nassau Balloon, in conjunction with a Balloon of the usual size, in order to show by comparison, the extraordinary dimensions of the former, they have determined to REPEAT the above EXHIBITION, -- one hitherto unparalleled in the annals of Aerostation. In order to render the arrangements of the day complete, several Entertainments will be given during the inflation of the Balloons; viz. a Vocal and Instrumental Concert in the Open Orchestra, with Comic Songs, Glees &c. -- A Dramatic Piece, called "London Stars," in the Theatre -- also the Gladiator's Combat, by Messieurs De Ruse and Merveille -- Military and Quadrille Bands, various Scenery, &c. &c. &c. There will be Nine Seats in the Car of the NASSAU BALLOON. Price: Gentlemen 21 pounds. ; Ladies 10 pounds. 10 shillings. There will also be One Seat vacant in Mrs. Green's Balloon. Should the weather prove boisterous, Mr. H. Green will ascend in the place of Mrs. Green. Doors open at TWO. The Balloons start at Half-past FIVE. And notwithstanding this unequalled Union of the Attractions, the Admission will be only ONE SHILLING A GRAND GALA will be given every Night this Week. -- Admission, ONE SHILLING. Baine, Printer, 38, Gracechurch Street. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[Newspaper clipping, bottom left]] Ascent of Two Balloons From Vauxhall Gardens. ^[[Herald -- 26 Aug 1837]] Many circumstances yesterday combined to draw by far a greater number of visiters to Vauxhall on this occasion than upon any day or night with fete during the season. The greatest attraction was of course the ascent of two balloons at the same instant, the proprietors having announced that in addition to the great Nassau balloon, another of the common dimensions, placed by its side would be simultaneously launched into their proper element, thus affording the public the opportunity of comparing the sizes of the two balloons; certainly no better plan could be devised for showing off to advantage the gigantic proportions of the Nassau Balloon. Another powerful inducement unquestionably was, that the public calculated upon the liberality of the proprietors, for on two former occasions, the visiters were permitted, after the ascent, to be present without extra charge at the grand gala in the evening, to enjoy the illumination, music, fireworks, &c., and in this particular they were no disappointed, as a notice appeared to such effect early in the evening. About six o'clock a dense mass of visiters (of which a much greater proportion than usual were ladies) filled every avenue of the promenade which afforded a view of the ascent -- for a long time previously every seat in the immense gallery from which the fireworks are seen was filled, and it contains, we understand, accommodations for 1,800 persons. About this period, Mr. Green, in the Nassau balloon was adjusting the weight, and comparing it with the ascending power, and we suppose the balloon was scarcely as buoyant as he expected, as two gentlemen left the car. All was at length ready, four gentlemen having previously booked their places, besides whom were Mr. Green, Mr. Spencer, and Mr. F. Gye; but the names of either of the other passengers we were unable to learn, as they were strangers even to the proprietors. Placed vis-a-vis with the Nassau balloon, was the pretty little machine in which Mr. G. had made 200 ascents, and the contrast to its elder sister excited great curiosity. In the car of the latter were seated Mrs. Green and Mr. H. Green. It was nearly half-past six when the band struck up the national anthem, and a signal gun having been fired, both the balloons quitted the earth at the same moment -- the smaller, for the time taking the lead, but was soon overtaken and passed by the larger one. The ascending power of the Nassau balloon being scarcely equal to the weight it had to sustain, Mr. Green threw out some ballast, when it majestically entered as clear and beautiful an atmosphere as can be conceived. From the direction it took we should suppose that it passed over the Highgate, inclining somewhat further to the eastward. The double ascent evidently gave the greatest satisfaction to the assembled thousands -- the proprietors also seem well satisfied with the success of the experiment, as they have announced its repetition next week. The streets in the vicinity of the gardens, and, indeed, in every place where it was probably that a sight could be obtained, were crowded to excess; in fact, so intense was the anxiety to witness the departure of the balloons, that the roads were for a long time impassable. The company, we understood, amounted to upwards of 8,000 persons, most of whom remained for the evening entertainments, to which a great accession of new visiters was made at the opening of the doors at nine o'clock. Descent of the two Balloons. -- After a voyage of about 50 minutes, Mrs. and Mr. Henry Green effected a landing in a field in the parish of East Barnett, near Eversley Lodge, the seat of Charles Richardson, Esq. The only inconvenience they experienced was the loss, on the part of Mr. H. Green, of his hat. After packing up the balloon, they returned to town, and arrived at Vauxhall about 20 minutes before 12. Mr. Green descended, with his monster balloon, at Enfield Chace, about four miles from the spot where his wife made her descent, and some of the party returned to the gardens at 11 o'clock. Notwithstanding the low price of admission, the King of Wirtemberg and suite honoured the Royal Gardens last night with their presence. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[newspaper clipping, bottom right (top)]] Vauxhall Gardens. ^[[Herald -- 31 August 1837]] It has been announced that the "monster" balloon and its comparatively diminutive companion, the old Vauxhall balloon, would ascend together from the "royal property" yesterday evening. The state of the weather up to 12 o'clock induced the proprietors to delay inflating these enormous machines till it was too late to make a commencement; the great quantity of gas required for the purpose, and the length of time requisite for the process being much greater than is generally known. Under these circumstances, to prevent the public from being disappointed, a notice was placed at the entrance-door of the gardens to inform all who were crowding to get in that the ascent was postponed till Monday next. The proprietors further gave notice that an entertainment was provided as a substitute, and very numerous company availed themselves of the announcement and partook of the pleasures of the concert and the other festivities of the evening. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[newspaper clipping, bottom right (bottom)]] ^[[Aug. 1837]] Expeditious Travelling. -- An architect of Clifton has invented the "aeronaut" upon a novel principle, having the advantage of horizontal propulsion, which gives a velocity of 50 or 60 miles per hour! The invention has been submitted to government for military purposes, and might be eminently useful for many other objects. Its form is simple and imposing, the dimensions rather exceeding the Great Nassau Balloon. The appearance altogether is grand and beautiful -- the estimated cost about 1,200 pounds.
