The Sun.
London, England, 1837-06-02 00:00:00

THE BEULAH SPA.

The season, or rather the opening for what is technically
called the season, commenced on Wednesday at the Beulah
Spa. The day was not propitious for the occasion, and con-
sequently the congregation of visitors was not so numerous as
otherwise it would have been. The backwardness of the sea-
son has very much affected the appearance of the wood's
slnubbery ; in some parts of the grounds it almost looks like
winter, so bare and desolate are the trees of leaves. In the
more cultivated and more artificial part of the grounds the
appearance is different ; art has been brought to accomplish
those results which the niggardliness of nature has declined.
The grass plats are in good order, and great attention has
been paid to the cultivation of flowers and shrubs. In a few
weeks, perhaps in a few days, the aspect of this delightful spot
will be much changed for the better. A great many improve-
ments have been made; great attention has been paid to the
cultivation of flowers, and the result has proved the judgment
and good taste of those to whom these arrangements are in-
trusted, In addition to the usual amusements with which this
place abounds, there was yesterday a meeting of " the Frater-
nity of St. George." This fraternity consists of a number of
persons anxious to resuscitate and encourage the ancient prac-
tice of archery. The buts or targets were fixed in the lower
ground of the gardens. Flags, were erected to mark the spot from
which the shooting was to take place, and every arrangement was
made to secu,e the fairness of the match and the safety of the
spectators. The shooting, under the direction of Mr. Betty (hbn-
' self a famous bowman), was moro than commonly good. To
those who are interested in such matters the following account
of the bits at the target, placed at 80 yards,will be interesting :
Watts, 253 ; Forsyth, 182 ; Betty, 154: Calvert, 104 ; and
Edgington, 92.
The force of the wind was very adverse to any accuracy of
aim, hut notwithstanding this the shooting was of the first class.
At the conclusion of the sports Mr. Betty and a large party
sat down to an excellent dinner, after which the prizes were
distributed to the successful toxopholites, who, in appropriate
speeches, returned thanks for the honours they received. The
daywas most unpropitious for an opening ; nevertheless, there is
no doubt that these gardens, as a matter of profit, will be ad-
vantageous to the proprietors, and that the public will find in
them a source of amusement, of health, and improvement.

'he Russian Ambassador's grand banquet at Ash-
burnbarn House, on Wednesday, the 22d instant, will be given
to Lord Lyndhurst, Sir Robert Peel, Sm. his Excellency
will give a grand dinner on Saturday, the 10th instant, to
Lords Melbourne and John Russell, and other personages of
note.

Viscount Sidrnouth attained the age of eighty years
on Tuesday, on which occasion his Lordship entertained a
large and distinguished party at his seat, Richmond Park.
THE NEW NAAL NOVEL "GENTLEMANJACK,"
111/ THE AUTHOR OF CAVENDISH."--This is a lively bustling
story, in which the eventful career of a gallant seaman is
traced, from his entering the navy until he leaves it as a Cap-
tain. The various scenes which Mr. Neale graphically de-
picts make the reader "at home" at once upon the quarter-
deck.
An interest is excited in each person whom he intro-
duces, and we go with the narrator to the end, as if the fiction
were reality. Many passages are of remarkable ability, par-
ticularly that which narrates the mutiny at Spithead. The
Sea Novel of " Gentlemari Jack" contains scenes not surpassed
in interest by " Peter Simple."—Liverpool Mail.
MEETING OF MIDDLESEX MAGISTRATES.—
There was a numerous attendance of Justices yesterday. to
consider public business. Sir John Gibbon, Bart., was voted
to the Chair. The minutes of the last Court, included the
resolution granting 20,0001. out of the county-rate for the ex-
tension of the Hanwell County Lunatic Asylum, were read
and confirmed. The Report of the visiting Justices of the
House of Correction was read. Therein are 686 male pri-
soners, 281 females, and 10 children—generally healthy and
orderly- The report was received after some observations
from Mr: Hall, as to the better construction of the prisoners'
dock for the reception of male and female culprits. The
New Prison report was agreed to. In that gaol there are
141 males, 70 females,. and 9 child-en—generally healthy and
orderly. The Court then adjourned,