CAPTAIN HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, K.G., R.N., in the Chair.

1.—Moved by the CHAIRMAN :— 1.—That the following Noblemen and Gentlemen be the Officers of the Institution for the current year:—(vide second page of cover for this list.) 2.—Moved by Admiral of the Fleet SIR GEORGE SARTORIOUS, K.C.B.

Seconded by Rear-Admiral SIR JOHN D.

HAT, Bart., M.P., D.O.L., F.R.S.

2.—That the Report now read be adopted, printed, and circulated.

3.—Moved by the Right. Hon. SIR SILLS JOHN GIBBONS, Bart,. Lord Mayor of London.

Seconded by SiR JOHN BENNETT,F.R.A.S., Sheriff of London and Middlesex.

3.—That this Meeting has listened with deep interest to the contents of the Re- port for the past year of this great and NATIONAL INSTITUTION, whose continued successful operations on our Coasts entitle it to the recognition, sympathy, and sup- port of every friend of his country.

That in contemplating the important work of the INSTITUTION, words fail to convey in adequate terms the blessings which have flowed from it to countless numbers of families, and to the com- mercial interests of this great country.

That, in order to maintain and per- petuate the Life-boat work, this Meeting calls on all its friends to make renewed and vigorous efforts to support and strengthen the hands of the Managers of the Institution.

4.—Moved by Captain Sir JAMES D. H. ELPHINSTONE, Bart., M.P.

Seconded by Capt. the LORD GARLIES, M.P.

4.—That the thanks of this Meeting be given to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, to the Board of Trade, and to the Officers and men of Her Majesty's Coastguard service, for their continued valuable assistance to the Society.

5.—Moved by SIR THOMAS EDWARDS- MOSS, Bart.

Seconded by the Rev. G. F. PRESCOTT, MA.

5.—That this Meeting tenders its cordial thanks to THOMAS BASING, Esq., M.P., F.R.S., V.P., the Chairman; to THOMAS CHAPMAN, Esq./F.R.S., V.P., the Deputy- Chairman ; to the Committee of Manage- ment, and to the Officers of the Institu- tion, for the skilful and able manner with which they continue to administer its important and extensive affairs.

Also to the honorary Local Committees of the several Branches of the Institution, and to our coast boatmen and fishermen, for their zealous and valuable co-operation.

6.—Moved by THOS. CHAPMAN, Esq., F.R.S., V.P.

Seconded by SIR EDWARD G. L. PERROTT, Bart, V.P.

6.—That this Meeting tenders its best thanks to the Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR OP LONDON for so kindly placing the Egyptian Hall at the disposal of the Institution on this interesting occasion* 7.—Moved by the Right. Hon. the LORD MAYOR OF LONDON.

Seconded by THOMAS CHAPMAN, Esq., F.R.S., V.P.

Supported by Vice-Admiral SIR W. H. HALL, K.C.B., F.R.S.

7.—That the dutiful and respectful thanks of this Meeting be given to Captain H.R.H. The DUKE or EDINBURGH, KG., R.N., for so graciously and ably presiding over the forty-eighth Annual Meeting of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITU- TION, and thus, by his countenance and support, rendering to the philanthropic cause in which it is so actively engaged the greatest service.