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

HE GREAT EXHIBITION.

To.,d (ThIS DAY.)
the 43T Promises to be one. of the most crowded days
g,„ zhibition has yet seen, if we are to juoge from the
pelt "co hours of the day. At twelve o'ciock 37,196
t6t3°43 had been admitted which, with. one exception, is
IC largest number known to have been admitted within
eirtt
te. 20.618 passed in during the first hour, the
w irage being :,bout 17 000.
..The t.r9,erature at eleven
toeisek was 68, but at twelve i had risen to 73. No in-
"lenience was, ho ever, exPti'riel'ePd from the heat.

PREPARATIONS AT GUILDHALL.—The civic edifice
has undergone so complete a renovation, and so much has
been accomplished by the Corporation, in the shape of paint-
ieg, whitewashing, &c., within the last week, that it would
be difficult for anybody not intimately acquainted with the
building to recognise the various apartments and offices.
The " hall" itselt has been entirely cleaned, whitened and
painted, the ceiling in its present state is divided into 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 festoons of
flowers are among the decorative appliances, and there is no
want of gilding to ad.' to the richness of the effect. Gog
and Magog have been refitted, and, in addition to the costly
chandeliers which hang from the ceiling, a brilliant star of
glass, from the manufactory of Mr. Lopeland, M.P., will
iduminate 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 admirable refec-
tory for the illustrious and noble guests invited. The hang-
ings are very 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 which the
Royakguests are to partake of the festivities of the occasion,
occupies the centre,_ and brings back the recollection of the
round table of King Arthur and his knights, and sideboards
ttehfueildyistiptltaed up. The antique kitchen and
several long corridors are display
of plate. Sec. The refreshment-
rooms arranged
hung with scarlet and white
draperies, resembling tents. On these Mr. B. Edgington, of
are
egead lif tastefully
the Borough, and a host of people have been employed,
and their appearance is good. In short, no expense and no
trouble has been spared to render the whole place worthy of
the occasion for which it is to be employed.
GREENWICH 1105PITAL.—On Saturday the Lords
of the Admiralty visited Greenwich Hospital, for the pur-
pose of inspecting and examining the
--(Vs of the Naval
Asylum Schools. Having visited the -Upper School, the
boys went through the various examinations in mathema-
tics, navigation, &c., in all of which their lordships expressed
their fullest satisfaction at the progress made in the various
important studies, The Lower School also gave very greab
satisfaction, and elicited much applause towards both mas-
ters and pupils. ' They next visited the grounds for gymnas_
tics, and were much pleased with the practice performed by
suck and sword exercise. Their Lordships next went on
board the ship in the asylum ground, used for practice by
the boys in this most useful part of the naval service,ot who
performed the various evolutions in the presence their
Lordships and numerous visitors, particularly ladies; they
then went into the hall, when Sir F. Baring, Bart., M.P.,
delivered the numerous prizes to those boys who distin-
guished themselves in their various studies. They
then proceeded to the baths of the schools. The
gymnastic exeicises, and the other performances of
the boys, drew forth the greatest admiration of :the
visitors. At one o'clock their Lord-hips proceeded
to the boys' dining hall, where . they tasted of the
_.e dinner provided. The beautiful and efficient band played
the national airs of 'Rule l3ritannia," and "God Save the
rrussia, of of Pdulsgut, dihtrict of Osferode, Queen," several times oaring the stay of their Lordships, the
some huts, with the exception f two farm-buildings and juveniles sii,ging with great éclat the National Anthem. At
"Ls entirely destroyed by fire a fete days ago.
Moony,—We the conclusion of the inspection Sir F. Baring, Bart., and
f_ are iol•rrned :that the prospects the boars expressed their high satisfaction at the effective
puzzlironse season are much better than for several years state of discipline and happy and healthy appearance of the
CarliBle Patrot. I juvenile inmates.

. SPORTING NOTIES.
°1)1) No LXXVIII.
S AND ENDS Igo. LIVERPOOL,

TO THE EDITOR OF TEX SUN.
,_gIR.--The betting market is in a very active state this :
'Aioreing; several stiff commissions are out in support of
,Jit dons, Strongbow, The Abbess of jorvaux, Russ.'
nrough for the Liverpool Ca The Maruis
lb tome request. Breba and Glauca look uncommonly
thy • -
also
:t, Afloat° and the Mountain Deer are in immense
„_
ores for the Liverpool St. Leger; not above four or five
;Pected to run for this event. Strongbow has many
r following
at a short price for the Derby Handicap. The
ving is a summary of the betting at the West•end
tinn
In the City this morning (up to half-past one).—
triVerpool Cup-3 to i agat Officious, 7to 2 taken
IY, 5 to 1 agst Strongbow, 6 to 1 agst The
104(11118, 10 to 1 agst The Abbess of Jervaux,
to I agat Bieba, 12 to 1 agstAussbovough, 15 to 1 agst
,I.ftflth, 15 to 1 agst Backbiter, 15 to 1 agst Glauca
.k,„ered), 15 to 1 agst Colsterdale, 15 t o 1 agst Teddiog-
ta Mersey Stakes-5 to 2on the field. Bickerstaffe
Vklee---Even betting between Harp. ,ichord and Miss
"II) colt, the former for choice. Derby Handicap-5 to
hettßiit
hsSthis and 3to 1 taken freely, 100 to 7 taken that
be
the Cup; 4 of
1 any other. Liverpool
Leger-5 to 4 agbt Ariosto, 2to 1 agst Mountain
er, sto 2 agst Lor Eglint,n's lot, offered. Good-
% Qed Stakes—Prtst oatill continues ix. great force at 8
° 1.

I am, Sir, yours, So.,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

July 7, 1851.

SPORTIN G INTELLIGENCE.
LA.TESF BE'T'TING AT THE WEST-END.

LITERPOOI. CUP.
7 to 2 ugst Othelous
6 to 1 agst Mcoquis
6 to 1 agst Strongbow
8 to 1 aot Breba (friendifiss)
14 to 1 agst as of Jerraux
14 to 1 ag.r. Russborough
GOODWOOD STAXEIf.
8 to 1 agst. Pi etito
ST. LEGER.
5 to 1 agst Hernandez—taken