RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING FOE 1883.

His GRACE THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, P.O., D.C.L., 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 next page for this list.) 2.—Moved by The Eight Hon. the EARL OF COURTOWN.

Seconded by E. M, BALLANTYNE, Esq.

2.—That the Report now read be adopted, printed, and circulated, 3.—Moved by ION T. HAMILTON, Esq., M.P.

Seconded by Cap! the Hon. FRANCIS MAUDE, R.N.

3.—That this Meeting, appreciat- ing the invaluable services of the NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION in the philanthropic work of saving human lives, congratulates the Man- aging Committee on the continued prosperity and success which have rewarded their exertions, and which it trusts the Institution may long continue to merit and achieve.

4.—Moved by F. J. RQBINSON, Esq.

Seconded by Colonel IREDELL.

4,—That this Meeting tenders its best thanks to THOMAS CHAPMAN, Esq., F.R.S., F.P., late Chairman; to EDWARD BIRKBECK, Esq., M.P., F.P., Chairman; to the Committee of Management; and to the Officers of the Institution for their able ad- ministration of, and unremitting at- tention to, its important and extensive affairs.

Also to the Honorary Local Com- mittees and Secretaries of the several Branches, for their earnest and active co-operation with the Parent Institu- tion.

5.—Moved by Vice-Admiral AGUSTUS PHILLIMORE.

Seconded by Colonel FITZROY CLATTON.

5.—That this Meeting testifies afresh to the skill and indomitable spirit that continue to distinguish the Coxswains and Crews of the Life- boats, whose noble exertions were the means of saving no less than seven hundred and forty-one lives during the past year.

6.—Moved by EDWARD BIRKBECK, Esq., M.P., V.P., Chairman.

Seconded by Sir EDWARD G. Ii. PERROTT, Bart., V.P.

6.—That the best thanks of this Meeting be given to His Grace The DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, P.O., D.C.L., for so ably presiding over this the fifty-ninth Annual Meeting of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, and for the continued kind interest he takes in its welfare.