The Sun.
London, England, 1857-06-08 00:00:00

R9YAL CREMORNIE GARDENS.

It is ever with increased pleasure that we renew
our visits to this delightful and popular resort of
public amusement. Mr. Simpson plays for a high
stake ; he tries to outstrip all his competitors for
the favour of an intelligent public, and his efforts
are certainly crowned with remarkable success.
Independently of the various decorative im-
provements which have been made since last sea-
son, several entirely new and interesting features
contribute to render the attractions of Cremorne

more numerous than ever. Amongst these, we
may notice the elegant little theatre which has
been erectel for the performances of the " Ma-
rionette troupe," formerly so well known and ap-
preciated at the Adelaide Gallery. The introduc-
tory address, which is very well spoken, is pithy,
pointed and salient; and the singing is fcr the
most part all than can be desired. The pigmies
are all newly and elegantly dressed, and a grand
" pas de deux" is executed with wonderful grace
and precision. The performance of Boinbastes
Furioso is also highly creditable to actors who,
" though wooden, are not sticks."
The equestrian performances in the Cirque con-
tinue to maintain their excellent reputation ; and
not only horses, but dogs, are now pressed j.nto
the service, and add another to the long catalogue
of wonders, presented to the notice of the public.
A Frenchman has been engaged to exhibit some
of the cleverest canine performers we have ever
witnessed; these animals are singularly intelligent,
and have evidently been trained with great care
and address ; the master of them is a true speci-
men of national character, and personally contri-
butes very much to the fun of the exhibition.
We must not omit to mention, among the novel-
ties of the present season, the admirable scenic
paintings paintings by Mr. Jones, representing so
most interesting ruins that once formed the glory
of Imperial Rome. The new ballet is also
scenery and
also eminently
deserving of special remark; th
dresses are exquisitely tasteful and pretty ; and Mr.
Seymour's acting betokens an histronic talent of a
superior order. To say enough in praise of Miss
Louise Leclercq's dancing would be almost impossi-
ble, for she combines in herself every qualification
necessary to render her the queen o f dancers ; the
elegance and grace which she displays in every
movement may be best likened to that of a young
fawn as it bounds in youthful innocence along the
stately forest • and in this charming young lady
dancing is really' what it is sometimes said to be—
the poetry of motion. The exertions of M. Milano
are also very successful, and there is a sprightliness
and bonkommie about him which is highly pleasing.
The music of Signor Bosisio is in his usual felici-
tous style, and the performers do ample justice to
the composer.
In concluding these remarks we cannot refrain
from noticing the admirable order and decorum
which prevails in every part of this establishment,
of which the tone is rapidly improving every year.
The speed of education, and the growth of intelli-
gence are now becoming visible in our amusements
as well as in our graver pursuits, and iu no class is
this improvement more distinguishable than in
what may be called the second rank of those middle
classes which form the true and staple element of
the British people.