The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-21 00:00:00

Samuel Brown, Esq., Actuary.

LIFE DEPARTMENT.—Under the provisions of an Act of Par-
liament, this Company now offers to future insurers Four-fifths of
the Profits, with Quinquennial Division, or a Low Rate of Premium
without participation of Profits.
The next division of Profits will be declared in June, 1860, when
all participating Policies which shall have subsisted at least one year
.t Christmas, 1859, will he allowed to share in the Profits.
At the five divisions of Profits made by this Company, the total
reversionary Bonuses added to the Policies have exceeded 913,0001.
At the last valuation at Christmas, 1854, the Assurances in force
amounted to upwards bf 4,240,0001.; the Income from the Life
Branch in 1854 was more 'ban 200,000/. ; and the Life Assurance
Fund (independent of the :uaranteed Capital) exceeded 1,700,0001.
FOREIGN RISKS.—The Extra Premiums required for the East
md West Indies, the British Colonies, and the northern parts of the
,'nited States of America, have been materially reduced.
INVALID LlVES.—Persons who are not In such sound health as
would enable them to insure their Lives at the Tabular Premiums
may have their Lives insured at Extra Premiums.
LOANS granted on Life Policies to the extent of their values, pro-
vided such Policies shall hare been effected a sufficient time to have
attained in each ease a value not under 501.
ASSIGNMENTS OF POLICIES.—Written Notices of, received
and registered.
MEDICAL FEES paid by the Company, and no charge will be
made for Policy Stamps.
Notice is hereby Given, That Fire Policies which expire at
Christmas must be renewed within fifteen days at this Office, or with
Mr. S kMS, No, 1, St. James's-street, corner of Pall Mall, or witk
the Company's Agents throughout the Kingdom, otherwise they be-
come void.
Losses caused by Explosion of Gas are admitted by this Company.

FOR GENTLEMEN.—GEO. HOBSON begs
to call the attention of the public to• his NEW STOCK in
AUTUMNAL GOODS, consisting of West of England Beaver and
Venetian Cloths, Scotch and Heather Twist, Mixed Doeskins,
Cashmere and Toilanette Waistcoatings, both of English and Conti-
nental manufacture, which will be found on inspection at prices most
moderate for Best Goods.—GEORGE HOBSON, 57, Lombard-street.

Dlll BARRY'S CELEBRATED INFANTS'
FOOD, for DELIC ATE INFANTS, CHILDREN, and IN-
Supersedes the expense and dangers of wet-nursing, is
more easily digested, and imparts more healthfal nourishment than
Milk ; acidity, cramps, bowel complaints, flatulency, cough, restless-
less, scrofula, eruptions, are avoided by it, and perfect regularity of
ihe systtin and sound sleep insured. Many respectable families who
have reared and saved delicate Infants by this Food can be referred
to, and a copy of their Testimonials may be had free on for wardinl
a stamped and addressed envelope to Barry Do Ban', sad Co., 77,
Regent-street, London Prices : —ln Canisters. Is. ; 25.; and 121 b.
At 21s. The large Canister will be forwarded free of carriage on
receipt of Post Ottice .Order.

PEDESTRIANISM.

CORK, DEC. 17.

The great match made by Captain Brine and F.
Leahy, Esq., between Lieut.-Colonel Astley, Scots
Fusilier Guards. and T. Taylor, Esq., of Passage, in
the vicinity of Cork, came off as intended, this day, in
the Cork Barracks. Nothing could exceed the excite-
ment on the occasion, 1,0001. having exchanged hands ;
and although the weather was far from favourable,
there could not have been less than 2,000 people pre-
sent. The hour appointed was two, and after a
party of the Elthorne Militia, 200 strong, had been
told off for keeping the course and the preliminary ar-
rangements made, the ground was measured by Sir John
Benson and Captain Brine, R.E. Owing to the heavy
morning rains the ground was slippery, which made the
betting slightly in favour of Colonel Astley.
The following is the account of the day's amusement :
FIRST RACE.-100 yards flat, sweepstakes of 20 sovs
each, between Mr. Johnson, late of the Rifle Brigade,
Captain Shaw, 36th Regiment, and Captain Brine, R.E.
The former giving the two latter 4 yards start. At
starting the betting was 3 to 1 against Captain Brine,
even on Mr. Johnson, and 5 to 4 against Capt. Shaw.
Captain Brine, R.E.
Captain Shaw, 36th 2
Mr. W. Johnson 3
Run in 11 seconds. Won easily.
SECOND RACH.-11 yards flat, )00 sovs aside. 25 for-
feit, between Lieutenant-Colonel Astley, Scots Fusilier
Guards, and T. P. Taylor, Esq. Betting previous to
starting-5 to 4 against Mr. Taylor. Eventually Col,
Astley backed himself at 2 to 1, which was taken to a
very lsrte amount.
Lieutenant-Colonel Astley 1
Mr. Taylor
Won cleverly. Run in 11 seconds.
THIRD Ras:L-100 yards, over 4 hurdles, 3 feet high,
between Colonel Astley and Captain Shaw, the former
giving the latter 6 yards start. Betting even
First Heat—Dead Heat.
Second Heat.

Captain Shaw
Colonel Astley
The second heat won easily.
For the information of our readers it may not be nnin-
,eresting to state that Colonel .A stley is supposed to be
the best amateur runner in Great Britain and Ireland ;
but Mr. Johnson once beat Colonel Astley, even in 100
yards, by a foot, a few weeks back. Mr. Taylor beat
Mr. Johnson twice, in 100 yards, by two yards ; and
Mr. Taylor lately beat Mr. Mitchell, 14th Regiment.
The various weights of the winners are—

at. lb.
Colonel Astley l2 10
Mr. Johnston ll 0
Captain Brine
Mr. Taylor $ 12
After the races, the Royal Elthorne Militia gave a
luncheon and dance.

—AN ALARMING SPECTACLE.—To see a sturdy fellow
with a oigar in his mouth which cost as muoh as a loaf
of bread, following a band of music and carry a banner
with the inscription, " Bread or work."—New York
Times,
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