Thompson, in his speech, drew attention to the present financial state of the hospital, which he characterised as being very satisfactory, and announced that their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York would attend a fete on July lst, to be given for the benefit of the funds of the new convalescent home to mark the 150th anniversary of the institution of the hospital, which dates from the year 1745, and asked all governors present to induce their friends to attend on that day. Mr.

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... th Jarrett gave a brief résumé : of the various alterations and improvements effected in the hospital during the last twenty years. The court then proceeded to re-elect the treasurers, auditors, bankers, and retiring members of the weekly board, various formal business was transacted, and a vote of thanks to the chairman adjourned the court.