National Institution FOr THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK.- rS. 8 2 4.

SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS.

PATRONESS.

HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

PRESIDENT.

REAR-ADMIRAL HIS GRACE ALGERNON DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, K.G., F.R.S COMMITTEE 07 MANAGEMENT.

THOMAS BARING, Esq., M.P., V.P., Chairman.

THOMAS CHAPMAN, Esq., F.R.S., Deputy Chairman.

Vice-Admiral BOWLES, C.B.

Colonel BLANSHARD, R.E., C.B., Commandant Royal Engineers, Woolwich.

Rear-Admiral BERTIE C. CATOR.

WILLIAM COTTON, Esq., F.R.S.

Vice-Admiral DEANS DuNDAS, C.B.

Captain GEORGE DA VIES, R.N.

Captain STEPHENSON ELLERBY, Trinity House.

Lieut. F. W. ELLJS, R.N., Southwold.

MONTAGUE GORE, Esq.

Captain W. H. HALL, R.N., F.R.S.

Captain G. A. HALSTED, R.N., Secretary to Lloyd's.

Captain W. H. HENDERSON, R.N., C.B., Comp.- Gen. Coast Guard.

Rear-Admiral Sir THOMAS HERBERT, K.C.B.,M.P.

Sir AUGUSTUS WILLIAM HILLARY, Bart.

EDWARD HURRY, Esq.

Captain E. A. INGLEFIELD, R.N., F.R.S.

Captain A. JERNINGHAM, R.N.

Captain W. H. KENNEDY, Dep. Comp.-Gen. Coast Guard.

GEORGE LYALL, Esq.

Captain J. B. B. McHARDY, R.N.

Captain OMHANNEY, R.N.

Lord ALFRED H. PAGET, M.P.

Major PALMER.

JAMES PEAKE, Esq., Assistant-Master Shipwright in H.M. Dockyard, Woolwich.

Captain LAMBERT PERROTT, E.K.M.

JOHN DISTON POWLES, Esq.

Captain C. R. PRESTON.

Rear-Admiral SAUMAREZ, K.L.

Captain SHEPHERD, H.C.S., Deputy Master of the Trinity House.

Colonel TULLOH, R.A., Director of Carriage Department, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.

Captain Sir BALDWIN W. WALKER, R.N., K.C.B., Surveyor of the Navy.

Captain WASHINGTON, R.N., F.R.S., Hydrographer of the Admiralty.

Commander J. R. WARD, R.N.

ISAAC WATTS, Esq., Assist. Surveyor of the Navy.

FRANCIS WILSON, Esq.

H. S. H. WOLLASTON, Esq.

BANKERS—Messrs. WILLIS, PERCFVAL, & Co., Lombard Street.

SECRETARY—Mr. RICHARD LEWIS.

LIFE-BOAT INSPECTOR—Commander J. R. WARD, R.N.

The COMMITTEE have to state that, in consequence of the recent lamented death of Mr. Alderman THOMPSON, M.P., late Chairman of the Institution, and of the absence from England of the Duke of NORTHUMBERLAND, K.G., the Festival of the Institution has been postponed till fhe early part of next year.

The COMMITTEE would earnestly call the attention of the public to the fact, that during the past year 800 wrecks took place on the Coasts of the United Kingdom, accompanied by the fearful loss of 870 lives They have, however, the satisfaction to state, that during the same period they voted, in addition to I gold medallion, 14 silver medals, and 10 other honorary rewards, a sum of nearly 200(., to persons who had assisted in the saving of 678 lives, many of whom were rescued by the use of the Life-Boats of the Institution.

Additional Life-JVats have recently been placed by the Society at Dungcness, Ardrossan, Newcastle, Dnndrum Bav ; others will shortly be ready to be sent to their stations. Several of the old Life-Boats of the Institution also require to be replaced by new ones.

The cost of each of these boats, including carriage and boat-house, cannot be reckoned at less than 3no/., in addition to a permanent annual outlay for the pay of the coxswain and exercise of the crew of each boat, towards meeting which the Committee earnestly invite the co-operation of the Public.

The Committee gratefully acknowledge the following additional contributions:— £. s. d.

Baring, Thomas, Esq., M .P., Chairman (2nd don.) 52 10 o Ditto ditto (Annual 1. 5 0 A. B. (Fourth donation) . 30 0 Bonus and Son, Messrs. John . . (Annual) . 1 1 Brooks, Robert, Esq in 10 Cochrape, Admiral Sir Thomas, K.C.B. (2nd don.) 5 0 Colchester, Captain Lord, R.N 50 Grant, Capt. Sir Richard, R.N ft 5 Ditto ditto (Annual). 2 * Horsfall, T. B., Esq., M.P., Liverpool . . . 10 10 Hnlse, Sir Charles, Bart. 50 Jackson, Jabez, Esq 10 10 Jackson, Ralph Ward, Esq., Hartlepool . . . 10 10 Lyall, George, Esq (Annual) . 2 2 Lyell, MissF,Drumkilbo & Page, Thomas, Esq., C.E. . . . (Annual) . 1 Pasley, Lieut.-Gen. SirChas.W., K.C.B. (Annual) 1 Severn, J. C., Esq (Annual) . 2 Seymour, Vice-Admiral Sir George P., K.C.B.

(Second donation) . . . . . . . . 5 Sutherland, The Duke of, K.G. 10 Templetown, The Viscount 10 Townsheiid.Capt. 1., R.N., M.P. . (Annual) Waiden, Capt., K.N Watson, Joanna, Ksq. . (Second donation) Wingrove, Mrs., Walmer . . . (Annual) Wood, Mrs., per Capt. Hargood, R.N. . .

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5 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 10 10 1 1 5 0 Donations and Annual Subscriptions will be thankfully received by Cheques or Post-Office Orders by Mjessrs. WII.LI*, PERCFVAL, £ Co., Bankers to the Institution, 76 Lombard Street; Messrs. HKRRIES, FAKQUHAK, & Ci .,.16. St. James's Street j Messrs. COUTTS & Co., 59 Strand; LONDON and COUNTY BANK, 21 Lumbard Street; by the principal Bankers and Army and Navy Agents in the Metropolis; by the Country Bankers, and at the Office of the Institution,.20 JOHN SI-RE KT, ADBLPHI.

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