GRAND PICTURESQUE AND MECHANICAL

 THEATRE, AT THE

 C0RTNTHTAN HALL
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THIS EVENING, JAN 20TH ONE WEEK ONLY. HNHE Proprietor has spared neither money nor \ pains to accomplish this stupendous work, and this being the first exhibition of this kind m the sou tern parts of the United Slates he trusts that the citizens of Mobile will honor hm at the above Hall, and judge for themselves to what perfection me- ctansm has at present arrived. This Theatre re presents:

 lsT. The Assault of Constaniina in Africa, made by the French Army in 1887, as follows: View of the ancient City of Constantina lying on an enor- aous Bluff; the Alias Mountains; the Redoubt of Tunis; the vast platform He'd Fl Mansourah, &c. i; The French Army marching against the Arabs ; Appearance of the great Arabian Chief Abde Ka- der, followed by his trsop of Arabs on horseback i; Battle fought between the two Armies, ending with the victory of the French; The Victorious Army pursuing the Arabs and Bedouins, force them 10 fl to the mountains; Explosion of tho Mine Tho ex- actess of the movements of either of the soldiers or horses, Inc shot of the muskets and cannon sol from the forts, are so naturally done, as To surprise the spectator to Il utmost degree. This magnificent and interesting spectacle, deco rated with splendid scenery and machinery, has been repeated in all the principal cities of Europe for many and maBy nights, and obtained always the most enthusi asc applause.

 END. View of the famous Black Forest, exhibited in Grand Diorama: Darkness in the Forest; Grow g of the day by degrees; Appearance of the Ban dtti seated by the fire.

 SnD. Magnificent view of the Midnight Mass in Rome; exhibited also in Diorama. This master piece represents the interior of the Saint Louis Church, very dmy illuminated; after a moment, and bv llle and little, tho whole Church is it. luminated by Candles as splendid AS can be; Peo- pie are cotniny in and taking their seats The Priest appears dressed in splendid robes, walking 10 the Altar.

 g1- good Band of Musicians is engaged To play some oi the more selected pieces of music arranged expressly and adapted to the purpose.

 tt For further particulars, please see small bills.

 Doors open at half past 6o'clock-Performancs to commence at ' o'clock.

 Admittance 50 cents. Children and servants half price.

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