edicine--what uphill work it is
to some, unlike those whom I see around. Some who would have
attained high positions may be struck down by illness or by some
great sorrow, and for them provision should be made. There is
also the case of the eminent man making a large income, but cut
off suddenly, before he has made provision for a wife and family
now left destitute, though the husband and father may have led a
life of usefulness in his profession. Our object is not to make
long speeches, nor, I hope, to bore any of those who are
assembled here, but you may be assured that, however imperfectly
I may have spoken, what I have said I mean most heartily, and
when I call upon you this evening to give your support--your
liberal support--to this charity I feel sure I shall not call in
vain. I now propose 'Success to the Royal Medical Benevolent
College.'"

The subscriptions and donations announced by the secretary amounted to
L1780, the list being headed by the Prince of Wales with 100 guineas.

Sir James Paget, in proposing the health of the president, officers, and
members of the Council of the College, said that they were to be
congratulated on the prospects of the institution, and on their having
"induced His Royal Highness to leave Sandringham at this season, to add
grace and dignity to the celebration of the twenty-first year of the
College."

The Prince of Wales, it may be added, besides his kindly interest in all
charitable institutions, has uniformly shown courtesy and respect to the
medical profession, members of which he has from early life honoured
with his personal friendship.

AT THE MIDDLE AND THE INNER TEMPLE.

_June 11th, 1874._

On the opening of the new Library in 1862, His Royal Highness the Prince
of Wales was made a Bencher of the Middle Temple. On the 11th of June,
1874, the Treasurer and Benchers of the Middle Temple entertained the
members of the Inn, and a large number of distinguished guests, at
dinner, according to ancient custom, on "the great grand day" of Trinity
Term. The Prince of Wales, being a Bencher, was present not as a guest,
but as one of the hosts, in the grand old historical Hall. This Hall,
the erection of which commenced in 1562, was completed in 1572, and is
one of the most famous relics of old London. This was the second time of
the Prince of Wales visiting it. On three prior occasions, at least, it
has been vis