The Sun.
London, England, 1851-07-07 00:00:00

INSTITUTE OF ACTUARIES.

A very numerously attended arid interesting meeting
of the members of this body was held on Saturday, at the
rooms of the Institute, in Chutham-place, the chair being
occupied by Mr. Jalicoe, the vice-president. The
meeting derived additional importance from the presence
)1 the several representatives of the leading iortign as-
surance ins ti intions.
The discussion of the first topic was opened by Ma.
Nelson.
Professor FItIEDLANDER, of the University of Dor-
path, next din ched attention to the valusble statistics of
the Prussian State, compiled by Dieterici, Moser, and

Hoffman.
Atter some fuethor remarks from several members,
Mr. THOZIPSoN, of Edinbugh, introduced the subject of
the tutus rate of interest which money is likely to com-
mand in the market.
We have also to mention that an interesting paper on
the existing state of the several marine, fire, and life
effices of Germany, was transmitted to the institute by
Herr Masius, of Leipsic, whose contributions to this
branch of literature are well known.
THE DINNER.
A banquet was given in :he evening, under the aus-
pices of the scciety, at the Castle Hotel, Richmond,
when about 150 gentlemen sat down to dinner, all of
them morn or less interested, and some of them distin-
guished for their reseurehes iu questions of statistics ;s,tul
" the science of probabilities" in this and foreign coun-
tries. The Right Hon. Lord Overstone ably discharged
the duties of president; and on his right and left were
Colonel Sykes, Mr. Childers, ALP., Mr. Heywood,
Mr. I3abtiage, Mr. J. Tidd Pratt, M. litioroca, Parts;
M. Gautti,r, Lyons; Mr. J. C. G ienn(dy, Washington,
United States; Mr. Edwin Chadwick, Dr. Southwood
Smith, Mr. W. F. A. Delano, Air. Farr, M. Maas, Paxis;
M. Jolist, Mr. W. S. Jones, Dr. Guy, Mr. Morial:ty,
Herr Varrentrapp, Aix-la- Chspelle; M. Lafond, Paris;
M. Hertel, Berlin; Dr. Friedlaender, St. Petersburgh;
M. Wstt nhcnz, Vienna; M. Sauthagens, Amsterdam;
M. LOwengard, Frankton; M. Doin Mussett, Poiti.ers;
M. Ciassarecie, Geneva; Mr. G. F. P. Nelson, Dr.
Bablngton, Mr. Peter Hardy, and many others.

PREPARATIONS AT GUILDHALL.—The civic edifice
has undergone so complete a renovation, and so punch has
been accomplished by the Corporation, in the shape of -paint-
ing, whitewashing, &c., within the last week, that it, would
be difficult for any body not intimately acquainted with the
building to recognise the various apartments and offices.
The " hall" itselt has been entirely cleaned, whitensed and
painted, the ceiling in its present state is divided hate ► com-
partments of white and blue; on the walls are allegorical
devices, representing all the countries in the world from
which contributions to the Great Exhibition of all :Nations
have been received. Innumerable garlands and fee icons of
flowers are among the decorative appliances, and tie ere is no
want of gilding to acti to the richness of the effect. Gog
and Ma%cog have been refitted, and, in addition to tl to costly
chandeliers which hang from the ceiling, a brilliant, star of
glass, from the manutactory of Mr. Copeland, MelP., will
Llunainate this gorgeous room. The ancient crypt, of which
a good deal has lately been said, is metamorphosed into the
supper room, and it certainly makes a very admirabole refec-
tory for the illustrious and noble guests invited. The hang-
ings are vary elegant. There are enormous looking- glasses,
so placed that the size of the apartment is magnified to a
vast extent by the reflection. A circular table, at val rich the
Royal guests are to partakeof the festivities of the o ccasion,
occupies the centre, and
.b brings back the recollectio nof the
roundataaubgl ee
do
The refres diment-
rooms are all tastefully fitted The antique kitcl ten and
thef ng Arum
display of Plate &c. and his knights, and sideboards
roe
several long corridors an hung with scarlet and white
draperies, resembling tents.these Mr. B. Edgixigton, of
the Borough, and a host of pe..onpleh have been employed,
and their appearance is good. short, no expense and no
trouble has been spared to render t e w ole place Worthy of
the occasion for which it is to be employed.
GREENWICH HOSPITAL.--00 Saturday tt te Lords
of the Admiralty visited-Greenwich Hospital offor the pur-
pose of inspecting and examining the toys t'tte Naval
Asylum Schools. Having visited the PP ,
1.3 er School, the
bo went through the various examinations in xtathema-
tic's, navigation, &e.. in allot which their lordships expressed
their fullest satiefactiou at the progress made in t: eie various
important studies, The Lower School also gave 'Very great
satistaction, and elicited much applause towards lboth mai-
tens and pupils. They next visited the grounds for• gynanase.
tics, and were much pleased with the practice performed by
stick and sword exercise. Their Lordships nest went on
board the ship, in the asylum ground, used for practice by
the boj s in this most useiul part of the naval service, who
pertormed the venous evolutions in the presence of their
Lordships and numerous visitors, particularly la.di,es ; they
then weet, into the hall, when Sir F. Baring, Bart., M.P.,
delivered the numerous prizes to those boys wh o distin-
guished themselves in their various studies. They
then proceeded to the baths of the schoials. The
gymnastic exercises, and the other performances - of
the boys, drew forth the greatest admiration of :the
visitors. At one o'clock their Lordships proceeded
to the boys' dieing hall, where they tasted of the
dinner provided. Toe beautiful and efficient band played
P the villa the minimal airs of "Rule Britannia," and "God Save the
teas. of P:191 t •
laoNa, - . , district of Os'erode, Queen," several times curing the stay of their Lordships, the
~tue with the exception rf two farm-buildings and juveniles singing withgreat Eclat the National Anthem. At
le e
entirely destroyed by fire a few days ego.
-`" Mothe conclusion of the inspection Sir F. Baring, Bart., and
orts.--We are iolt,rmed that the prospects the board expressed their high satisfaction at the effectiee
kit grouse season much better than f l state of discipline and happy and healthy appearance of the
are
Carlisle .eatriot. Ijuvenile inmates.

SPORTIN G N 0 TES.
ADDS No. LXXVIII.
AND ENDS CONCERNING LIVERPOOL,

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
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1%4 --The betting market is in a very active state this
()failing; several stiff commissions are out in support of
11,teious, Strongbow, The Abbess of Jervaux, and Russ:
tC
ough for the Liverpool Cup. The Marquis also is
ft4clme reunssr. Breba and Glance look uncommonly
forol
Ariosto and the Mountain Deer are in immense
ekh for the Liverpool-St. Leger; not above four or five
kirZted to run for this event. Strongbow has many
toilLre!sat a. short price for the Derby Handicap. The
kof ;mg is a summary of the betting at the West•end
gvep4 the City this morning (up to half-past one):—
4411001 Cup-3 to 1 agst Officious, 7to 2 token
kml',s to 1 agst Strongbow, 6 to 1 agst The
10 tr,LB, 10 to 1 agst The Abbess of Jervaux,
4,,t51 agst Breba, 12 to 1 agat.liussborough, 15 to 1 agst
cOti,:l_,ls to 1 agst Backbiter, 15 to 1 agat Glance.
totCe,9, 15 to 1 agat Colsterdale, 15 to 1 agst Teddittg-
NI Mersey Stakes-5 to 2on the field. Bickerstaffe
IVhies--Even betting between Harpsichord and Miss
2 afr'P Colt, the former for choice. Derby Handicap-5 to
e wt Strongbow; 3to 1. taken freely, 100 to 7 taken that
N. 1,44 this and the Cup; 4to 1 any other. Liverpool
to 4 agat Ariosto, 2 to 1 agst Mountain
to 2 agst Lord Eliut-}n'a lut offvred. Good-
to I" °Lilts—Presto stilt continues in great force at 8

I am, Sir, yours. &c.,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

4111 Y 7, 1851.

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LUTES
INTELLIGENCE.
-"-LESP BE lIING AT IFIE WEST-END.

LIVEItPOOI. CUP.
7 to 2 agst Officious
6 to 1 apt Atirquis
6 to 1 agst Strof,,,-bow
B,to 1 a4st Breba (triendielo
14 to 1 agst Abb. bS of Jorvaux
14 to 1 apt Rassborough
GooDWoOD STAKES.
8 to 1 agst Presto

ST. LEGER.
5 to 1 'test ruay,dPz—'aken