His GRACE THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, P.O., D.C.L., President, IN THE CHAIE.

1.—Moved by His Grace The DUKE OF PORTLAND.

Seconded by The Eight Hon. The EAKL PEECY, P.O., M.P., V.P.

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

2.—Moved by The Right Hon. Sir STAFFORD H. NORTHCOTE, Bart., G.C.B., M.P.

Seconded by Sir WILLIAM CHABLET, Q.C., D.C.L,, Com- mon Serjeant for London.

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 FOWELL BUXTON, Bart.

WALTER G.

Seconded by Sir STIRLING, Bart.

3.—That this Meeting, appreciat- ing the important services of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTI- TUTION in its great work of saving life, congratulates the Chairman and Committee of Management on the continued prosperity of the cause they have in hand, and tenders to them, to the Officers of the Insti- tution and to the Honorary Local Committees and Secretaries, as well as to the Life-boat Coxswains and Crews, its best thanks for their un- failing attention to the affairs and welfare of the Institution.

4.—Moved by EDWABD BIBKBECK, Esq., M.P., V.P.

FiTzRoy Seconded by Colonel CLAYTON, V.P.

4.—That the hearty thanks of this Meeting be given to His Grace The DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, for so ably presiding over this the sixty- first Annual Meeting of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, and for the kind interest he has always taken in the Life-boat cause.