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

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL.

The anniversary of this excellent institution was
yesterday, at the London Tavern; the Right Hon. the
Lord Mayor in the chair.

About 150 gentlemen sat down to the dinner, which
was of a sumptuous character, and well befitting the
tame 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., W.
P. Wood, Esq., M.P., Sergeant Storks, oody, 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.
Bickerstetfs, 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-
sponded to with every possible loyal demonstration,
The CHAIRMAN gave the toast of the evening, " Pro-
sperity to the King's College Hospital," and dwelt at
some length on the strong claims which an institution
like this could not fail to have on the public sympathy,
the object of that institution being to alleviate human
suffering and bodily misery. In conclusion, he called
upon all persons to contribute according to their means.
The speech of the Chairman and other speakers was in
a great measure inaudible, owing to the representatives
of the press being placed at the end of the room, near
the door.

W. P. WooD, 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 the
Lorc. Mayor in the promotion of this and all otherinsti-
tutions or a similar character.
The LORD 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 of 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, arid 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 2,0004

Amongst the subscriptions announced were those of
her Majesty, 501.; the Queen Dowager, 50/.; Earl of
Ellesmere, 5001.; Lord ltadstock, 501.; Rai Brownlow,
251.; Rai Howe. 251.; Samuel Parke, Esq., 100/.; W.
Gaussen, Esq., 52/. 10s.; W. H. Smith, jun., Esq., H. H.
Lumley, Esq., Rev. Dr. Shepherd, 31/. 10s. each; A. 8.,
30/.; G. Bullpen, Esq., 21/.; Wm. Moody, Esq., 21/. ;
W. P. Wood, Esq., M.P., 501.; T. M. Lowndes, Esq.,
50/. The total of subsriptions was 1,8561. Ils.

FREE WATERMEN AND LIGHTER-

MENS DINNER.
The ninth anniversary of
cele-
brated on Tuesday at the London Tavern. The Lord
Mayor presided, supported by the
ayern.
Mr. John
1). Brown, the Vice-Presidentof Sheriffs,by
this institution was
Master, Wardens, and most of
the city of London. The health of her assistants of
the Watermen's Companthe courtbt 0150
3', and by gentlemen
the institution, by .by the
connected with the shipping and commercialaou interests of
usual loyal and constitutional toasts were received with
Majesty and the
asylum,
upon mthiteteae
an enthusiasm adapted to the circumstances of the time.
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hthoehocroamrT
The cheers of the 'long-shoremen evinced their attach-
ment to old England and its institutic,ns.
account of the proceedings committee ect eirl
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ta wasry readsecretary.
charity
At., beyr
during Agi
giving
Jen
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year, it announced the iutention ofadt
adjoining
eineionmg
the first stone of the church intended to be built near the
sident, had given some more land
asylum; also that Mr. J. Dudin Brown, the Vice-Pre-
upon which ten more almshouses might be built, when
the requisite funds should be provided for the purpose.
It also reported that the late president, Alderman
Lucas, who had been so warm a supporter of the charity
whilst living, had, by his will, bequeathed to it a legacy
of 500/.; and after announcing vacancies in districts
Nos. 3,5, 6, and 9, to be filled up by the subscribers at
the ensuing election, it concluded with a strong appeal
to the benevolence of the company for the means of
supporting the institution, and carrying out the designs
of the committee.
When the report was read,
The LORD MAYOR proposed the toast of the evening,
" Prosperity to the Free Watermen and Lighterenen's
Asylum," and prefaced it by expressing his gratitude,
which he had no doubt was participated in by all
around him, by being permitted to assemble in peace
and harmony to promote so charitable an object,
instead of being engaged in the lamentable conflicts
and political excitement which existed in so
many parts of the world. Without claiming for
the inhabitants of this oountry that they were better
than other nations, he could not help saying that
he considered we were indebted, under the Divine
mercy, to the general spirit of piety and good feeling in
the middle classes, so much fostered by meetings like
the present, and by the active spirit of benevolence exer-
cised in support of such charities to the exemption we
enjoyed from the civil and domestic discord which raged
In almost ever other country in Enrope. His Lordship
then energetically enforced the claims. of the charity ou
the meeting, and concluded by nsalking himself a life.
governor by a donation of 10 guineas. The good ex-
ample thus set was followed by the sheriffs and neary all
present, and ultimately the secretary announced the total
list of donations and subscriptions to b. e upwards of 500
guineas. His Lordship and the sheriffs retired shortly
after ten o'clock, when the chair was taken by Mr. Rob-
bins. The Watermen's Company and many of the com-
pany remained to a late hour in the enjoyment of the
good things provided for them.

...
SUMMER CIRCUIT OF TUE JUDGES, 1848.—WES-
TERN CIRCUIT.—Yesterday the lion. Sir J. Tayl,r
Coleridge, Knt., and the lion. Sir E. Vaughan Williams,
lint., the judges appointed to proceed and hold the en-
suing summer assiz,s in and for the several counties
comprised within this circuit, finally. arranged and ap-
pointed the following
.days for opening the commission
;JCuliy, at Bod-
ty29 of Exeter,
J
in each county, viz.:—for county of Southampton, July
13, at the Castle ; Dorsetshire, July 19, at the Castle
Devonshire,
jarte'the July
Guildhall 22,
;Cornwall,
the
c o
rnw Castleall,
min ; Somersetshire, August 4, at Wells ; Wiltshire,
August 11, at Devizes ; Bristol, August 16, at the
Guildhall.