The Sun.
London, England, 1868-07-04 00:00:00

ROI AL AMPHITHEATRE, HOLBORN.

An c itertainment of no ordinary kind is now
attracting very large audiences to this very popular
place of amusement—it is the performance of Mr.
Sam well's troupe Df performing dogs, which cer-
tainly exceed anything of the kind hitherto pre-
sented to the public. Mr. Sarnwell's dogs, unlike
the usual " trained" animals, do not crouch
and walk about as if all spirit had been
beaten out of them, but frisk and run the circle
with the greatest glee. The performance consists
of jumping, dancing, skipping, tumbling, and
many other pranks, which call forth enthusiastic
applause; one particularly " funny dog" is most
amusing, as he insists upon performing every trick
accomplished by the others, but in his own peculiar,
comic manner. He acts as " Mr. Merrieman" to the
others, and excellently well he plays his part. The
other entertainments, embracing the wonderful
performance of Azella, the lady gymnast, on the
flying trapeze, M. Agouste, the juggler, and the
Chinese fete, are of the greatest excellence ; and
altogether the entertainment given by the directors
of the establishment, Messrs. Charman and WO+
lum, is one of the best of its kind, and far exceeds
anything that has been presented to the public for
a very long time.

FRIGHTFUL ACCIDEN7 ON TIIE LOS'
DON, CHATHAM, AND DOVER RAI L-
WAY.-(THIS DAY.)

This (Saturday) morning, about nine o'clock, the
passengers travelling in one of the Great Northern
trains on the London, Chatham, and Dover line
were thrown into a state of the greatest excite-
ment, in consequence of the following deplorable
occurrence :—lt appears that one of the guards,
named Eiver, who had charge of the train, Was
standing outside his break-carriage at the Borough'
road station, and it seems that his attention was
momentarily directed to a band of music in the
street just in front of the station, and before he
had time to enter his van the train starred, and the
poor fellow's head came in contact with the gear sur
porting the bridge. The consequence was that his
head was literally torn to pieces. The officers of the
company ran to the assistance of the unfortunate
man, and he was at once removed to the hospital/
but it is reported by the servants of the company that
he died before reaching that institution. The de-
ceased is describel by his fellow-servants to have
been a vary sober man, and one who well under-
stood his business, and they attribute the melancholy
event simply to his attention having been for a
few seconds directed from hid regular duty by the
music in the street. Such an effect was produced
on one of the female passengers, who was in the
next compartment of the break carriage, that she
fainted, and restoratives were obliged to be applied
before she recoverei.

AMATEUR THEATRICALS.—A very excellent per-
formance was given on Thursday evening, at St.
George's- hall, by the members of th 9 London Rifle Bri-
gade Dramatic Club. The pieces selected were the
" Captain of the Watch," " The Ucir at Law," and
"Done on Both Sid,.s." It is not usual to select fa
special praiss the exertions of any partimlat person in
an amateur pirformance, as each does his best, and tlo
best can do no more, but on the present occasion sv°
must break through the wholesome rule, in order t°
compliment Ensign Rush (Daniel Dowlas), Private 813-
grove (Dick Dowlas), Private Blink (Dr. Paugloss). and
Corporal Meadows (Zekiel Homespun), for the excellent
manner in which they supported their parts. The si)-
plans° they elicited was well deserved, and it is rarely
that such talent is seen at amateur performances. Tb°
ladies, Mrs. Newberg, Miss A. Hardy, and Miss 3fauti
Howard, acted quite on 4 par with the gentlemen. The
audience was a very large and fashionable one.
Professor Anderson, the world-renowned necro-
mancer, concluded his magical entertainment at the Surrel
Theatre last night, the house being crowded with a most
fashionable audience. This night he commences a week 0
dramatic festivity, introducing some of the best member 9.
of the profession, in addition to himself and his talented
family.