The Sun.
London, England, 1861-05-20 00:00:00

of a field by walking backwards onhis hands and feet.
Fortunate thought I I caught at the idea; in a moment I
was on all-fours, with my head as near the earth as I could
keep it, and commenced cutting all the capers of which I
which I was capable. The jackals, who no doubt had never
seen so strange an animal, first stopped, then retreated,
and, as I drew near the tent, flew in all directions. The
men awoke just in time to see my danger, and have a
hearty laugh at me and the jackals."
Among the interesting portions of the book are the
history of the giraffe, its first
,introduction into this
country, the mode of capture, and the general pecu-
liarities of this extraordinary animal ; and the
anecdotes of the bear, horse, lion, and eagle. A
description of an Arab combat as described by
General Daumas shows the extraordinary mode of
warfare practised by these nomadic tribes.

Words of Comfort for Parents bereaved of Ltttle
Children. Edited by W. Logan. Nisbet & Co.
This little volume is addressed to those who have
been deprived of their little ones by the stern hand
of death, and it offers to them all those consoling
reflections and soothing considerations which can
alone lighten the weight of such a sorrow. The
extracts from letters, sermons, and addresses set
forth the promises of Scripture in the strongest
light; and the gloomy and morbid doubts with
which some rigid sectarians would meet such words
of comfort are shown to be as contrary to
the teaching of God's word as repulsive to the 'best
feelings of human nature. The poems added at
the conclusion include, of course, the charming
poems of " Casa Wappy," " The Reaper and the
Flowers," and many other tender expressions of
parental feeling. We are not surprised to find
that the former edition was so well received, and
have little doubt that the present volume, enlarged
and revised, will be equally acceptable in many
bereaved homes. The able pen of the Rev. W.
Anderson, of Glasgow, has contributed an introduc-
tory essay.

Contes Fadles. A Selection from Modern French
Writers. By the author of " Amy Herbert."
Longman.
This little volume is intended for the use of chil-
dren, and is well adapted to serve as an introduction
to French literature. It consists of simply written
stories and sketches, all more or less attractive and
interesting. The volume forms a prelude to the
" Extraits Choises," selected by the same author,
which obtained much favour.

The _Little _Fishers. Cassell and Co.
Messrs. Cassell have published a charming
coloured lithograph with the current number of
" The Ladies Treasury," representing three fisher
children on the beach, examining the contents of
their fish basket. The picture is very pleasing and
the extreme moderation of its price places it within
the reach of every household. We hope it will not
be the last of the kind which Mr. Cassell will
supply to his subscribers.

Cassell's Illustrated Family Bible. Cassell and
Co., Ludgate-hill. Superior Edition.
We see with satisfaction that a superior edition
of this admirable publication of the Holy Scriptures is
now being issued in monthly parts. It is printed
on better paper, and is altogether in a superior style
and character, but although double the price of the
other edition, it is still extremely moderate, being
only one shilling a part. The marginal notes and
references are copious, and are very well suited for family reading. The cheaper edition still pro-
gresses favourably, and has the same advantages
in notes and in the number of its illustrations,
though of inferior quality.

VISIT OF IHE VOLUNTEERS OF THE
INAS OF COURT TO CAMBRIDGE.

The anxiously expected visit of the volunteers of
the Inns of Court to Cambridge took place on Satur-
day last, and a most flattering reception was af-
forded them. From an early hour in the morning
trains by the Eastern Counties Railway, and
vehicles of all description by the ordinary roads,
conveyed their living loads into the town, and the
consequence was that Cambridge was more densely
crowded than it has been for many a day past; and
at one time there were not less than 20,000 persons
assembled on Parker's Piece, where the Review be-
fore Colonel M'Murdo was held. The gallant mem-
bers of the inns left London by a special train at
9.52, and arrived in Cambridge at 11,15 ; they
numbered 450, and were under the command of
Colonel Brewster, Adjutant Wood, Captains Lyley,
Roupell, Bulwer, Chitty, and Oeffries, &c. The
train was under the supervision of Mr. Sproule, on
the part of the railway company. Mr. Kenneth
Macaulay, M.P. for Cambridge, accompanied his
brother volunteers, but was not in uniform. On
arrival at the Cambridge station a grand parade
drill was gone through, Colonel M'Murdo looking
on from the platform, but taking no official part
therein. Just before one the corps, headed by their
band, marched out of the station in fours, and
proceeded by the Hills Road to Parker's Piece
amid a literal ovation, the band beating a tatoo
the first part of the way. On the Hills Road
the crowd was so dense that the desire to
compliment the visitors was somewhat obstruc-
tive to their passage, but the Piece being reached
at last, a slight hitch occurred. It was 20 minutes
to two before the University corps entered on the
ground, their late arrival being attributed to some
misunderstanding with regard to the arrangements
of the Prince of Wales. On the entry of the
University corps, however, a scene presented itself
which, perhaps, has not been surpassed at any other
demonstration of a like character in the country.
The Piece, a mile square, and nearly as level as n
billiard-board, was kept by the Cambridgeshire
Mounted Rifles under Capt. Pemberton, the Ist
Cumbrigeshire Rifles (Cambridge Town Foot) un-
der Capt. Prest, and the Bth Cambridgeshire Rifles
(Cambridge Town Foot), under Capt. Leapingwell,
while dotted about were to be seen gallant men
attired in the uniforms of several corps of London,
Isle of Ely, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Hertford-
shire Volunteers. There was an outer ring of car-
riages, pedestrians stood about eight deep all round,
and houses
.were crowded in the windows and on
the
nearly
University stro,
and the ng, were headed by their band
playing two corps marched past saluting
each other, amid ringing cheers from all parts of
the ground.
The Vice-Chancellor and other distinguished
members of the University, the rev. chaplains of
the Cambridge University and town corps, and the
whole of the elite of the neighbourhood were on
the ground.
At two o'clock his Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales, attended by the Hon. Gen. Bruce and Col.
Teesdale, arrived on the ground on horseback. The
Prince of Wales,' who is Honorary Colonel of the
University corps, was not in uniform ; and Col.
Baker held the acting command of the University
corps. The University and the Inns corps wheeled
into line and saluted his Royal Highness on his
arrival, the bands playing the first verse of the
National Anthem, during which the Prince sat
bare-headed. The real business of the day then
began in the evolutions usual to a field-day, under
the command of Col. M'Murdo. Aides-de-camp
rushed hither and thither; suppositious victories
and glorious retreats were achieved; and at half-past
three the University corps were drawn up before
Col. M'Murdo, who, after some complimentary ob-
servations on their progress since he last had the
pleasure of meeting them, said it was necessary that
they should acquire the habit of never firing high.
Firing high was a too general fault of untrained
troops. If untrained troops, when engaged in active
service, would just take two angles of elevation
low and horizontal, it would produce a better effect
than much target practille. He was once in action
on horseback, and when within a few yards from
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tances of their respective companies—to look to
the preservation of good wheeling distance. He
felt deeply the honour conferred upon him by the
invitation to command that day ; and would only
remark, that if all rifle corps were possessed of the
same confidence and skill as distinguisded them,
there would be no necessity for counting their ene-
mies in the field of battle.
The Royal party retired at 20 minutes to 4
o'clock; and then the University and their visitors
fell in and enthusiastically cheered each other.
They proceeded from Parker's Piece by separate
routes to Senate House-hill, where they " fell out,"
but in a military sense only, amid cheers for each
other, again and again renewed. The visitors were
the honoured guests of various colleges during their
stay, many of them having conferred honour on
the society, which, after all, claims them as their
Alma Mater. The special train started for London
a little before nine, but the numbers of the legal
corps were much diminished, owing to many re-
maining behind,
in Cambridge. engaged in festivity with friends

DEATH OF A CELEBRATED ACTOR OF TIIE OLD
SCHOOL—On Saturday Mr. Crisp, a contemporary of Mimi
O'Neil (the present Dowager Lady Beecher), Mr. Conway,
I,and Charles Kemble, expired rather suddenly, aged 74
years, Mr. Crisp was an actor of great powers, and pos-
sessed a most retentive memory. In later years he was
attached to those provincial theatres under the management
of his brother, who was most enterprising and successful.
The death of Mr. Crisp is much regretted by
the 'Moms
of the stage.