The Sun.
London, England, 1848-06-15 00:00:00

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL.

The anniversary of this excellent institution was held
yesterday, at the London Tavern; the Right lion. the
Lord Mayor in the chair.
About 150 gentlemen sat down to the dinner, which
was of a sumptuous character, and well befitting the
fame of the proprietors, Messrs. Bathe and Breach.
Among the company present were Mr. Alderman Cope-
land, M.P. (treasurer), W. C. Anstey, Esq., M.P., %V.
I'. Wood, Esq., M.P., Sergeant Storks, Moody, Esq.,
Sir W. B. Riddell, Bart., Rev. Dr. Jelf, Major Moore,
Thomas M. Lowndes, Esq., Rev. Dr. Major, W. Fer-
gusson, Esq., Dr. Guy, Rev. Mr. Biggs (chaplain), Rev.
11. Bickersteth, Rev. A. Plumptre, &c.
The vocalists engaged for the occasion, whose exer-
tions contributed greatly to the evening's enjoyment,
were Messrs. Jolley, Genge, Shoubridge, F. Smith, and
Masters Barnes and Sandy, of the Lincoln's Inn choir.
The toastmaster was Mr. Harker, who discharged his
duty with his usual efficiency.
On the removal of the cloth the grace, "For these
and all thy mercies" (1600), was given with great
effect.

The usual loyal toasts having been proposed and re-s
sponded to with every p,,ssible loyal demonstration,
The CHAIRMAN gave the toast of the evening, " Pro-
sperity to the King's College Hospital," an-: dwelt at
some length on the strong claims which an institution
like this could not fail to have on the public sympathy,
the ohjk ct of that institution being to alleviate human
suffering and bodily misery. In conclusion, he called
upon ell:persons to contribute according to their means.
The speech of the Chairman and other speakers was in
a great me sure inaudible, owing to the representatives
of the press being placed at the end of the room, near
the door.

W. P. Woon, Esq., M.P., in proposing " The Health
of the Lord Mayor and Council of King's College," al-
luded in terms of high eulogy to the untiring zeal of th,
Lore: Mayor in the promotion of this and all other insti-
tutions of a similar character.
The Loan MAYOR returned thanks.
Various other toasts were given in the course of the
evening, and, amongst others, that of "Dr. Jelf, the
Principal of King's College," which was responded to
with tumultuous applause.
Dr. JELF returned thanks. The Rev. Gentleman was
understood to say that the munificent donation of 500/.
by the Earl cf Ellesmere had been given by that Noble
Earl as a testimony of his admiration of the conduct of
the pupils and others of the Kin 's College, on the me-
morable 10th of April, and proposed the toast of Mr.
Alderman Copeland, the treasurer, to whose business-
like habits and integrity the institution was so deeply
indebted.

Mr. Alderman COPELAND returned thanks, and en-
treated the supporters of this institution to make up the
subscriptions to 2,0001.
Amongst the subscrintions announced were those of
her Majesty, 501.; the -Queen Dowager, 50Z; Earl of
Ellesmere, 5001.; Lord Radstock, 501.; Earl Brownlovv,
25/.; Esrl Howe, 251.; Samuel Parke, Esq., 100/.; W.
Gaussen, E,q., 52/. 10s.; W. H. Smith, jun., Esq., B. IL
,
Lumley, Esq., Rev. Dr. Shepherd, 31/. 10s. each; A. 8.,
301.; G. Bullpett, Esq., 211 • Wm. Moody, Esq., 211.;
W. P. Wood, Esq., M.P.
501. The total of subsriptions was 1,856/. 11s.
501.; T. M. Lowndes, Esq.,
"