FOR 1886.

His GRACE THE DUKE OF ABERCORN, O.B., IN THE CHAIR.

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

Moved by The Most Hon. The MARQUIS OF RIPON, KG.

Seconded by The Right Hon.

EDWARD MARJORIBANKS, M.P., Comptroller of the Household.

2. That the following Noblemen and Gentlemen be the Officers of the Institution for the current year:— ( Vide next page for this list.) Moved by The Most Hon. The MARQUIS OF AILSA.

Seconded by EGBERT U. PEN- ROSE FITZGERALD, Esq., M.P.

3. That this Meeting, recognising the valuable services of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION in its important work of saving life, congratulates the Chairman and Committee of Management on the continued success of their great undertaking and tenders to them, to the Officers of the Institution and to the Honorary Local Committees, Treasurers and Secretaries, as well as to the gallant Life-boat Coxswains and Crews, its hearty thanks for their zealous endeavours to promote the prosperity and usefulness of the Institution.

Moved by The Right Hon.

LORD SUFFIELD, K.C.B.

Seconded by The Right. Hon.

LORD SALTOUN.

4. That the best thanks of this Meeting be given to His Grace The DUKE OF ABERCORN, C.B., for so kindly presiding over this the sixty- second Annual Meeting of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION.

Moved by Sir EDWARD BIRK- BECK, Bart., M.P., V.P.

Seconded by Colonel FiTzRoY CLAYTON, V.P..