1.—Moved by His Grace The DUKE OF ARGYLL, KG., K.T.

Seconded by Admiral of the Fleet The Hon. SIR HENRY KEPPEL, G.C.B.

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

2.—Moved by The Right Hon. The LORD MAYOR, M.P.

Seconded by JOHN HOLMS, Esq., M.P., Secretary of the Board of Trade.

2.—That the following Noblemen and Gentlemen be the Officers of the Institution for the current year:— ( Vide next page for this list.) 3.—Moved by Sir THOMAS BRASSEY, K.C.B., M.P., Civil Lord of the Admiralty.

Seconded by Capt. LORD CHARLES BERESFORD, R.N.

3.—That this Meeting, appreciat- ing the invaluable services of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTI- TUTION in its important work of saving life, congratulates the Chair- man and Committee of Management on the continued prosperity of the cause they have so ably carried on, and tenders to them, to the Officers of the Institution and to the Hon- orary Local Committees and Secre- taries, as well as to the Life-boat Coxswains and Crews, its best thanks for their unremitting attention to the affairs and welfare of the Institu- tion during the past year.

4.—Moved by His Grace The DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, P.O., D.C.L.

Seconded by EDWARD BIRKBECK, Esq., M.P.

4.—That the best thanks of this Meeting be given to His Royal Highness The PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., for so ably presiding over this the sixtieth Annual Meeting of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTI- TUTION, and for the kind interest he continues to take in the Life-boat cause..