The Sun.
London, England, 1867-05-27 00:00:00

Opening of the New Amphitheatre.

On Saturday evening the new amphitheatre,
situate in Holborn, and nearly facing the Inns of
Court Hotel, was opened to the public, on which
occasion an immense audience assembled. We gave
a description of the interior of the new building two
or three days ago, therefore on the present occasion
we need only say, the splendid appearance of the
new theatre seemed to take the audience by sur-
prise, and their delight in having such an attractive
place of amusement open to them found vent iu
loud and general applause. The decorations of the
theatre, now completely finished, are exceedingly
beautiful ; the sitting accommodation in all parts of
the house is comfortable in the extreme, and the faci-
lities for returning to any particular seat, after having
left it for a promenade, were the theme of general
commendation. The effect of the colossal and mag-
nificent crystal sun-burner, by which the entire
" front of the house" is illuminated, was splendid.
The thousand of gas jets behind the cut and spark-
ling cubes of crystal had all the appearance of a
cataract of diamonds, and the facility with which the
light was either diminished or intensified was won-
derful. The floats, borders, and side-lights of
the stage—in short, the entire system of lighting
the building, was confided to the care of the cele-
brated firm of Defries and Sons, and the elaborate
and perfect manner in which the task has been per-
formed shows the wisdom of the selection. The
superb fittings of the Royal Box, displayed for the
first time, were also very greatly admired, the rich
amber satin draperies giving the whole a most luxu-
rious appearance. The entertainment, of course,
chiefly consisted of "Scenes in the Circle;" and the
company engaged comprised the following:— Mdme.
Rose Gerard Goudsmidt, from the Cirque Napoleon,
Paris ; Madame Anna Bradbury (nee Montero),
from the Cirque Theatre Du Prince Imperial,
Paris ; Mdlle. Virginie Lambert, from the Cirque
Theatre du Prince Imperial, Paris ; Mdlle. Juliette
Latunia, from the Cirque Oriental, Constantinople;
Mdlle. Rochez, one of the most accomplished
equestrians now in England ; Mr. Alfred Bradbury,
from the Cirque Theatre du Prince Imperial, Paris ;
Mons. Gerard Goudsmidt, from the Cirque Na-
poleon, Paris ; M. Georges Delevanti, from the
Cirque Francois Loisset, Brussels ; M. James Fillis,
from the Cirque Theatre du Prince Imperial, Paris;
M. James Pouel and four children, distinguished
throughout France, Germany, Belgium, &c., for
their classical and graceful performances; Brothers
Daniels, musical clowns, Cirque Napoleon, Paris.
The acts of horsemanship were all performed in the
most perfect style, the jokes of the clowns were
passingly good, the gymnasts were surprisingly
clever ; in fact, everything was good except the
farce with which the entertainment closed, about
which the less said the better. That such a prac-
tised hand as Mr. John Oxenford should produce
such unmitigated nonsense is passing strange.
The enterprising directors, Messrs. M'Cullum and
Charman, have every reason to be satisfied with
their inaugural night.

AN ITALIAN MYSTERY.—The Movimento of Genoa
has the following :—"A painful event has plunged a noble
family of this city into mourning. The young wife of the
Marquis L— d'A—, on rising from table about eight
in the evening, retired to her apartment, where—no one
knows why—she stabbed herself to the heart with a knife,
death following almost immediately."
FATAL SLU➢IBER.—On Friday afternoon John
Ilatt, aged 48 years, driver of a Favourite omnibus, was
driving up Victoria-street, on his way from the railway
station, when being, as it is supposed asleep, he suddenly
fell off his box, and was thrown between the horses. The
vehicle was stopped, but not before one of the wheels had
gone over his body. The unfortunate man was removed
to the Westminster Hospital, where he expired from in-
ternal injuries.
TILE GREAT METROPOLITAN HORSE SHOW.
This interesting exhibition has become to be regarded as
one of the regular attractions of the week between Epsom
and Ascot—taking place in such a commodious arena as
the Agricultural Hall at Islington, and under the experi-
enced management of Mr. Sydney, who has rectified the
errors of preceding years, and introduced several improve-
ments which had been pointed out to him by competent
authorities, and to whose wishes he at once bowed. From
the fineness of the weather the attendance was very large,
but the quality of the animals exhibited scarcely came up
to the fcrm of previous years, neither can we say that
the decisions of the judges were in every case endorsed by
the critics.

FREEZING CARCASES OF CATTLE.—The following
is au extract from a letter, dated Sydney, March 7th :
"A chemist here Las just found oat that he can fit a ship
with an apparatus that will keep in a congealed state 500
carcases of beef, in tanks, those carcases having been en-
tirely frozen through at starting. I saw experiments yes-
terday of a perfectly startling character. Beef killed five
months ago was quite good. The discovery is expected to
make a perfect revolution in the stock market, and give us
all Ow aid we sy sadly waut.—.llc/bourns Argus,

fyz
Cart ,vo. „ L.

HER MAJESTY, &c•

BALMORAL, Friday.
The Queen arrived at Balmoral Castle yesterday
afternoon at a quarter before three, accompanied by
Prince and Princess Christian, Prince Louise,
Princess Beatrice, Prince Leopold, and Prince
Christian Victor. • .

ller Majesty was attended by the Duchess
Dowager of Athole, the llon. Mrs. Gordon,
General the llon. C. Grey, Lord C. Fitzroy, Mr.
Legg, Mr. Sahl, and Dr. Jenner.
Lady Susan, Melville was in attendance on
Princess Christian. _

Her Majesty and the Royal family posted from
Aboyne, and the suite went by rail as far as
Ballater.

Prince Arthur, attended by Major Elphinstone,
arrived iu the evening from Blackheath.
SATURDAY.
Yesterday being her Majesty's birthday all the
servants belonging to Balmoral and their families
came up to the Castle in the morning to offer their
congratulations on the anniversary.
The Queen, accompanied by Princess Beatrice,
Prince Arthur, and Prince Leopold, rode out
yesterday morning on ponies.
In the afternoon her Majesty drove 011,
accompanied by the Princesses Christian, Louise,
and Beatrice.
Prince and Princess Christian drove out in the
morning.

THE PRINCE OF WALES.
The Prince of Wales, attended by Colonel
Kingscote, Major Teesdale, and the Hon. Oliver
Montagu, was present on Saturday morning at the
annual guard mounting parade at the Horse
Guards, in honour of her Majesty's birthday.
In the evening the Prince of Wales presided at
the annual dinner of the 10th Hussars at Wills $
Rooms. In attendance on his Royal highness were
General Sir William Knollys and Major Teesdale.

ACCOUCIIEMENT OF THE PRINCESS
MARY ADELAIDE DE TECK.
At an early hour this morning we received the
following communication :
" KENSINGTON PALACE, May 27, 1 a.m.
" Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary Ade'
laide was safely delivered of a princess at one minute
before midnight on the 26th inst.
" Her Royal Highness and the infant princess Are
doing perfectly well.
" ARTHUR FARRE, M.D.
" EDWARD 11. HILLS."