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

ROI AL AMPHITHEATRE, HOLBORN.

An entertainment of no ordinary kind is no'
attracting very large audiences to this very popular
place of amusement—it is the performance of Mr.
Samwell's troupe of performing dogs, which eel'
tainly exceed anything of the kind hitherto pre-
sented to the public. Mr. Samwell'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, Dl. 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 M'Cul-
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 ACCIDENT ON THE LON-
DON, CHATHAM, AND DOVER R.,4IL-
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-
tnent, in consequence of the following deplorable
occurrence :—lt appears that one of the guards,
named Eiver, who had charge of the train, wag
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 be
had time to enter his van the train started, and OA
poor fellow's head came in contact with the gear sup-
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 hospitals
but it is reported by the servants of the company that
he died before reaching that institution. The de-
ceased is describei by his fellow-servants to have
been a very sober man, and one who well under-
stood his business, and they attribute the melancholy
event simply to his attention having been for 5
few seconds directed from his 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 recovered.

AMATEUR THEATRICALS.—A very excellent per'
formanco was given on Thursday evening, at St.
George's- hall, by the members of the London Rifle Bri-
gade Dramatic Club. The pieces selected were the
" Captain of the Watch," " The Heir at Law," and
" Deno on Both Sides." It is not usual to select for
special praise the exertions of any partinlat per3on 10
an amateur performance, as each does his best, and the
best can do no more, but on the present occasion ,ce
must break through the wholesome rule, in order to
compliment Ensign Rush (Daniel Dowlas), Private Bla-
grove (Dick Dowlas), Private Blink (Dr. Pangloss). aria
Corporal Meadows (Zukiel Homespun), for the excellent
manner in which they supported their parts. The sr'
plause they elicited was well deserved, and it is rarell
that such talent is seen at amateur performances. The
ladies, Mrs. Newbury, Miss A. Hardy, and Miss gaud
Howard, acted quite on a 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 Surre/
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 membertt_4
of the profession, in addition to himself and his talented
family.