The Sun.
London, England, 1852-09-28 00:00:00

CREMORNE GARDENS.

The fourth and last parachute ascent for the season
took place last evening, at incomparable Cremorne.
The evening was remarkably calm, there being
scarcely any current of air perceptible. At half-
past five o'clock M. Poitevin gave the signal for re-
teasieg " Le Zodieque," which instantly shot up-
wards a great height, and in a direction nearly west.
Immediately afterwards a return current brought it
again towards the gardens, and it almost appeared as
if the descent was likely to be made in the very spot
from which the balloon had risen. In a few minutes,
however, the balloon rose still higher, and took a
direction nearly due north, but remained in sight
about three-quarters of an hour, apparently becalmed,
and unable to get clear of the buildings on that side
of the metropolis. As darkness came on, M. Poite-
vin made a descent, which had the effect of partially
inflating the parachute, but it appeared as if a nearer
view of the ground had shown its unsuitability for
his purpose, for immediately afterwards he threw out
ballast, ascended again, and was at length lost to the
sight of the large company which had assembled upon
the occasion. About twenty minutes past six o'clock
considerable anxiety was felt as to the result, owing
to a heavy ground fog having risen, which, in con-
junction with the growing darkness of the evening,
would render it extremely difficult for M. Poitevin
to select a place for detaching the parachute. This
anxiety was at length dispelled at ten o'clock by the
appearance of Madame Poitevin in the gardens, ac-
companied by G. M. Gunton, Etq., who had fol-
lowed the balloon on horseback, and who assisted
Madame to alight in the grounds of Twyfurd Abbey,
near Acton. An attempt had been made a few
minutes previously to effect a descent, but M. Poi-
tevin was warned by some persons that it would be
dangerous, as it was exactly over the junction of the
railroads in that locality. M. Poitevin, therefore,
ascended again, and at length Madame reached terra
firma as easily and as safely as a bird alighting from
an aerial excursion. The balloon descended a short
distance farther off with like safety. Shortly after
her arrival in the gardens Madame Poitevin made
her appearance in the orchestra, and was received
with immense applause. Mr. Greig, having briefly
stated the facts connected with the descent, said he
was commissioned by the intrepid lady and her cou-
rageous husband to offer their sincere thanks for the
kindness and support they had received in England ;
and expressed his own belief that the manner in which
they had executed their frequent and daring aero-
nautic exploits fully entitled them to carry back with
them to their own country the recollection of three
hearty English cheers, which were accordingly given,
with a fervour that made the earth and skies resound.
The usual entertainments were conducted with the
usual spirit, to the unflagging enjoyment of the as-
sembled thousands. That capital ballet Le Barbier
de Cadiz continues to be one of the most telling at-
tractions of the establishment, and fills the theatre
nightly with applauding crowds. Its production has
proved a grand hit on the pert of Mr. Mile's°, whose
dancing, and that of Madlles. TherZse and Annie
Cushnie, commands repeated applause. These RC.
COM plished artists are engaged at the Surrey Theatre
for the ensuing Beason ; and the unequalled contor-
tionist, Devani, one of the great lions of Cremorne, is
enrolled in the new company at Drury-lane. Un-
equalled he is as yet, but young Rochez bids fair to
come out as wonderfully one of these days.
On Thursday the Italian brothers are to execute a
double trapeze ascent, Mr. Chambers being the ma-
naging aeronaut. This astounding gymnastic feat can-
not fail to attract a large attendance, and it should
be also borne in mind by the patrons of the gardens, that
the entertainments on that evening are for the benefit of
Madlle. Pauline Violante, whose daring rope ascent
has formed the well-known finale to the brilliant per-
formances of each evening during the last two sea-
sons. Madlle. Violante has strong claims on public
support, considering the delight and wonder she has
so repeatedly afforded the sight-seeing multitude.
In our notice of the brilliant Bal Masque of
Thursday last, we omitted to particularise, as it de-
served, the rare and recherche elegance of the supper-
tables which were laid out snot merely in a manner
worthy of Mr. Simpson's established reputation, but
in a style that we have never seen attempted at any
similar place of amusement. A countless number of
prize dahlias were grouped in silver vases, and crowned
the crystals devoted to the sparkling Queen of 'Vines;
and various beautiful flowers and shrubs, elegantly
distributed, adorned the glittering salle. For taste,
splendour, and excellence of viands and wines, no
supper could surpass that which gave such visible
enjoyment to the gay and motley group who flocked
to do it justice on Thursday evening. It is to be
regretted that the lateness of the season precludes Mr.
Simpson from repeating this year his most success-
ful experiment of giving a Bal Masque at Cre-
morne.

COURT CIRCULAR.
BAL MOR AL , SATURDAY.
Her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert
went yesterday to the top of Morven, a high hill in
the neighbourhood of Balmoral.
The Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred left Bal-
moral yesterday for the Shiel of Allt-na-Giuthsach,
attended by Mr. Gibbs.
The Princess Royal, the Princess Alice, and the
Princess Helena, drove yesterday afternoon to Inver•
cauld, and passed the afternoon with the daughters
of Mr. and Mrs. Farquharson.
The Earl of Aberdeen left Balmoral yesteSUrd
NDAYay.
Yesterday afternoon her Majesty rode towards
Gairn Shiel, attended by the Viscountess Jocelyn.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert went out deer-
stalking.
The dinner party yesterday included her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent, her Serene Highness
the Princess Hohenlohe Langenbourg, and Lady
Augusta Bruce.

Viscount liardinge left town yesterday for Bal-
moral.
Lieut.-Colonel Waldo Sibthorp, 111 P., had an in-
terview with Mr. Secretary Walpole yesterday, at the
Home-office.
The Right Hon. J. W. Henley left town yesterday.
Dispatches were received at the Colonial•office
yesterday from the Governor-General of Canada and
the Governors of the other North American Pro-
vinces.
Dispatches were received on Sunday from the Go-
vernor of Victoria.

APPOINTMENT OF MR. LOWE AS TEACHER OF
DANCING TO THE ROYAL FAIHILY.— Our readers will be de-
lighted to learn that Joseph Lowe, Esq., professor of the above
delightful art in Edinburgh and Inverness, has had the
honour of a command from her Majesty to attend at Balmo-
ral, and is now engaged in giving lessons to the Princes and
Princesses. Mr. Lowe has long been known throughout
Scotland as a successful teacher of dancing. We may add
that Mr. Love's appointment is the second instance of a
Scotchman having been selected for this honourable post, the
late teacher having been Mr. Thomson of Glasgow, now de-
ceased.—Inverness Courier.
CITY OF LONDON GENERAL PENSION SOCIETY.—
The thirty -fourth annual general meeting of the subscribers
to this society, founded with the object of providing a per-
manent relief in monthly pensions to decayed artisans, me-
chanics, &c., and the widows of such persons, above sixty
held yesterday at the London Tavern,
years of age, was
William Kindle, Esq., treasurer, in the chair. The report
showed the society had, since its establishment. dispensed
57,7131. 12s. among 886 pensioners. The present number of
pensioners is 52, viz., 27 men and 25 women, the former re-
ceiving 1/. 75., and We latter ISs. per month. The receipt,,
for the year have been 9491. 2s. la, of which sum 7191. 2s.
have been distributed to the pensioners. The balance re-
maining in the Bank of England is 801. 6s. scl. A legacy of
1,003/. Three per Cent. Consols was, during the past year,
transferred to the society by the executors of the late Miss
Elizabeth Lebbon, who has also bequeathed to it in reversion
another sum of 2,000/. A resolution was adopted, in con-
sTe,lif,en_ce_o_f this he quest, that' a pensione to be called 4. ,
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ceedings terminated. was disposed of,