THE RIGHT Hos. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, P.C., M.P., IN THE CHAIR.

Moved by The Right Hon.

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, P.O., M.P.

Seconded by The Right Hon.

the Earl of MOUNT EDGCUMBE, P.O.

Supported by EGBERT BAYLY, Esq., of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.

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

Moved by The Eight Hon. Lord BALFOUR of Burleigh.

Seconded by Capt. The Right Hon. Lord CHARLES BERESFORD, E.N., C.B., M.P.

2. That this Meeting, fully recognizing and appreciating the very important services rendered by the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION in the saving of human life, desires to express its admiration at the bravery exhibited by the Lifeboat Coxswains and Crews during the past year, and also to tender to the Local Honorary Secretaries, Treasurers and Committees, its most cordial acknowledgments for their invaluable aid and co-operation.

Moved by A. B. FORWOOD, Esq., Secretary to the Admiralty.

Seconded by Sir JOSEPH PEASE, Bart,, M.P.

3. That the following Noblemen and Gentlemen be the Officers of the Institution for the current year :— (Vide next page for this list).

Moved by Sir EDWARD BIRKBECK, Bart,, M.P., V.P.

Seconded by Colonel FiTzRoY CLAYTON, V.P.

4. That the hearty thanks of this Meeting be given to The Eight Hon.

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, P.C.,M.P., for presiding over this the sixty-fifth Annual Meeting of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION.