The Sun.
London, England, 1861-02-08 00:00:00

Aoting Manager—Mr. Wm. Smith.

A STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.—
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. WM. BATTY.
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TUTS EVENING. will he reproduced TURPIN'S RIDE
TO YORK, A.,41) THE DEATH OF BLACK BESS, in
which the Brothers Edwin will appear with their celebrated
Steed Black Bess.
To be succeeded by Scenes in the Arena, supported by
talented Parisian and Bri;ish Artistes.
Concluding with Batty's Prize Equestian Comic Panto-
mime, for Good Little Boys and Girls, by T. L. Greenwood,
entitled ITARUP:QUIN AND nf.: WONDERFUL
HORSE •, or, Percinet and Grociosa, the Ugly Duchess and
the Greedy Icing, produced with Gorgeous Scenery. by Mr.
Cuthbert, new Costumes and Appointments, and introducing
in the comic scenes Patty's Prize Equestrian Harlequinade,
and the celebrated Old Bob Ridley.
Box-0111°e open daily trom 11 till 4
Stage Manager—Mr. W. I'VEST.
Director of the Arena—Mr. Pearson.
Commence at T.

CANTERBURY-HALL CONCERTS!!
A Grand Selection from Verdi's Opera,
L CORSA-11,0,
Consisting of the following Morceaux :
Preludio.
Coro Seem. ed Aria.....,, "Tntto parca Sorridere"
Coro di Odalische. " Oh (vial perenne"
Cavatin a " Vola talor dal Carcere"
Coro ed inno
Scena ed Aria. " Canto leggiad re Vergini"
Terzetto Finale "Vol tacete io non"
will shortly be produced, in the orignal key and Italian
I anEruaze—the first time of performance in this country—in
addition to the usual attractions.
Mr. F. JONGIIMANS, Musical Director.
Also, in preparation, Selections from Verdi's New Operas,
Ballo in Maschera," "Simon Boccanegra ;" and Flo-
tow's celebrated Opera of "Stradella."

BANK FAILURE AT POOLE.—This town was
thrown into a state of great excitement on Mondaytail,
consequent on the suspension of ,business of Ledgard and
Sons, wh4e bank has for many years been most widely
known, and'in the management and safety of which the
,nest implicit confidence has been placed. Up to Tuesday
evening no statement or explanation of any kind had been
issued from the bank, and rumour was busy as to the
cause of suspension, and the probable result the un-
fortunate depositors and holders of notes. It is currently
reported and believed that the recent failure of a large mer-
cantile firm in the town, with whom it is supposed the
bank had extensive dealings, is the primary cause of the
sus,pension. The town is in a state of great consternation,
'luny of the tradesmen having the whole of their floating
capital in the bank, and a communication to the creditors
as to the state of affairs is most anxiously looked for.-
Bherberne Journal.
ACCIDENT AND ESCAPE IN THE HUNTING FIELD.
—A few days ago, whilst Dr. Ringer, of the Indian army,
was out with the Clifton harriers, at Failand, near Bristol,
his horse, in
eonsequenco of the late severe frost and
bad state of the
high fence, lost his spring,ground, which gave way, in taking a
(which
and instead, therefore, of clear-
ing the hedge
been recently cut, and was too
stiff for the horse to crush through), struck his fore-feet
against the top, and horseand rider turned a complete
somersault iu the air. On reaching the ground Dr. Ringer
was saved from being crushed
t formeddeath yi n thete
horse'sweigh t
of the horse, owing to the concavity
back, the back of his head and hind quarters only touching
the ground, his feet being in the
air, After a brief pause
in this position, the horse rolled over
on his right side,
b was in
e
and, in his violent plunges to get up, Dr,
Ringer
dhor out.
imminent danger of having his brains daa
Luckily he had the presence of mind to hold his
head down while he extricated himself from the bridle
and stirrups; and, being close to the body of the horse, he
was able to break the force of his kicks with his. hands,
and keep out of reach of his heels. We are happy to say
that Dr. Ringer sustained no fracture, but only extensive
bruises and slight concussion of the brain, and ji going on
favourably under the skilful treatment of Mr. Greig. The
holly Was PI at au injuied,—Bri,(9/ -Vai/y Press,

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tine DAY.—Morning, lh. 9m.—Afternoon, lh. 30m.
To-moßßow.-Morning, lh. 55m.—Afternoon, 2h. 16m.

THE WEATHER.-Sux OFFICE, FEB. 8, 1861.

THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
51—highest since noon yesterday.
42—lowest this morning and during the night.
46—this day at noon.
BAJtomnTnit-29.58.