7 NOVEMBER 1903, Page 19

On Tuesday the King laid the foundation-stone of the new

sanatorium for tuberculosis at Midhurst. In a very interest- ing speech he paid a tribute to the generous donor, whom he was not permitted publicly to thank. He explained that the institution had been founded, not for the very poor, who had already been provided for, but for "those of slender means who are unable to meet the expense of prolonged residence in private sanatoria." "I am glad to know," he added, "that while no necessary comforts which will add to the well-being of the patients will be omitted, there will be a total absence of all luxury and of expenditure of money on superfluous appointments."