The Sun.
London, England, 1848-07-18 00:00:00

CREMORNE GARDENS.

This tastefully arranged and admirably conducted
suburban retreat is undoubtedly deserving of the patron-
age the public so liberally bestow upon it ; for, besides
the healthful attraction of extensive and neatly laid out
pleasure-grounds, bedecked alike with the beauties of
nature and art, there are all kinds of musical, gymnastic,
and acquatie entertainments. First on the programme
is what is called an aquatic tournament—a species of
amphibious sport, which the revolution has driven from
France to seek admirers on the verdant, though some-
times muddy banks of Old Father Thames. It is beyond
the skill of an ordinary descriptive pen to give an accu-
rate idea of this exhibition, but it will perhaps be enough

tionary costume of Neptune—a-iither -myffiolut„
deities of the ocean, go through a variety of manoeuvres
and antics while floating on the water of the Thames,
just above Battersea bridge, which are exceedingly
droll, though absurdly extravagant. Next come the
performances of a Tyrolean band, who are succeeded
by the acrobatic displays of M. Silvani and his
troop of somersault throwers,' and then follows a
judiciously selected vccal and instrumental concert,
conducted and presided over by the distinguished M.
Laurent himself. And here we cannot avoid diverging
for a moment to notice the singing of W. G. Ross, whose
dramatic powers are really most refreshing. His songs
are always of the most racy description, and he never
fails to sing them with a gusto and humour that render
theta irresistibly amusing. Subsequently to the concert
a ballet of action is performed in the theatre, under the
superintendence of Mr. J. W. Collier. It is called Le
Diable de Buis, which, considering that the locale is sur
rounded by lofty elms. is by no means inapplicable to the
place. Mdlle. Louise Blanche, Mdlle. Rose, Mr. Collier,
Mr. R. Rouser, and a host of coryphees, are the chief
supporters of the ballet, which is got up and placed
upon the stage with a minuteness of detail that would
do no discredit to a first-rate theatre. Perhaps not the
least feature of attraction at Cremorne, to many of its
supporters, is the Casino d' Ete. The dancing takes
place on a circular platform of extensive dimensions, and
shut in by verdant trees, which give a very interesting
and picturesque appearance to the spot. Order is main-
tained by six masters of the ceremonies, and those who
delight to skip upon the light fantastic toe may here en-
joy a quadrille, a polka, or a valse, with as much ease
and comfort as at Almeck's. Cremorne being contigu-
ous to the river, and widely separated from all buildings,
is perhaps to be preferred as a summer place of amuse-
ment to even the far-famed Vauxhall itself. Certainly,
it is more rural and countrified in its general aspect,
while the entertainments are fully equal in quality to
those of the Royal Property, and every body who visits
the one should take care to see the other.

Her Majesty and Prince Albert intend honouring
the Lyceum Theatre to-morrow evening with their pre-
sence. The entertainments chosen are The Beggar's
Opera and the burlesque of Blue Beard.
HAYMARKET THEATRE.—Last evening the Adelphi
company commenced a series of twenty-tour perform-
ances at this house, to give necessary time for the repair
and decoration of their own establishment. The per-
formances consisted of the favourite drama of the Green
Bushes, the burlesque of Norma, arid the laughable ex-
travaganza, Did you ever send your Wile to Camberwell?
The House was well attended, and the performances re-
ceived with roars of laughter.
ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.—The
quarterly general court of this society was held yester-
day at the Thatched House Tavern. hear-Admiral
Lord Radetock presided, supported by Vice-Admiral Sir
Charles Malcolm, Captain Outram, inspector of hospi-
tals, Captain Bague, Captain Ross, and several other
naval officers. According to the financial statement, the
receipts for the past quarter, including subscriptions,
donations, &c., amounted to 2861., and deducting the
expenditure, a general balance of 6761. remained. It
was stated that the sum at present received towards the
liquidation of the legal expenses recently incurred in
defending the action brought by Miss Hoare, amounted
to 425/., not more than half the sum required. After
some routine business, the meeting proceeded to con-
eider the cases for relief, when a sum of about 4001. was
distributed aincingst the most deserving objects.
THE LONDON COFFEE AND EATING-HOUSE KEEPERS'
ASSOCIATION.—The half-yearly meeting of the friends
end supporters of this institution was held last evening
at Freemasons' hall, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's Inn
fields—Mr. George Chislett, the president, in the chair.
From the report, which was read by the secretary, it ap-
peared that the funded property of the institution, which
last year was 1,9161.35. Bd., had been atignaented by the
interest to 1,989/. Bs. lOd., which, with a balance in the
treasurer's hands of 691. lls. 10d.., made the total amount
2,0581. lse. 9d. The number of pensioners on the funds
was five. The report having been adopted, the presi-
dents and officers fir the ensuing half-year were elected;
after which, the proceedings terminated.
SUICIDE ON THE SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY.—On
Saturday, the 15th of July, a policeman, named Far-
ley, who has been about six weeks employed at the new
station, Ivy-bridge, destroyed himself while on duty,
by sitting on one- of the transoms of the railroad just
previous to the approach of the 7 30 A.M. up- train.
The deceased selected a position on the Plymouth side
of the Slade Viaduct, where there is a curve so short
that command of the road cannot be had beyond a dis-
tanceit was therefore impessible
of a few chains, and
for the terrified engine-driver to arrest,he guard-iron
the train iu
thee to prevent the fatal occurrence. r
of the engine struck Farley's head, killed him instantly,
and flung his body under the carriages. 'rim train was
immediately backed, and the body picked up and con-
veyed to Ivy-bridge. Farley belonged to Denbury, near
Newton; he was twenty-three years of age, and un-
married. It is said that he was unsuccessful iu some
attachment. In his pocket was found a written doeu
ment full of scriptural allusions, and referring to his
intended act of self-destruction.

POTATOE regret to state that this
scourge has made its appearance in this neighbourhood—
several large patches being completely blighted.—Cam-
brian.