On the night of the 30th August a tremendous explosion took place, a Russian shell exploding in a French ammunition wagon, which blew up, killing and wounding 150 officers and men.
On the following night the naval brigade astonished the camp by giving private theatricals.

The bill was headed "Theatre Royal, Naval Brigade.

On Friday evening, 31st August, will be performed, 'Deaf as a Post,' to be followed by 'The Silent Woman,' the whole to conclude with a laughable farce, entitled 'Slasher and Crasher.' Seats to be taken at seven o'clock.

Performance to commence precisely at eight.
God save the Queen.

Rule Britannia." The scenes were furnished from H.M.S.