THURSDAY, 9th May, 1889.

Sir EDWARD BIRKBECK, Bart., M.P., Y.P., in the Chair.

Read and confirmed the Minutes of the previous meeting.

Also read those of the Finance and Correspondence, Building and Wreck and Reward Sub- , Committees and ordered their recommendations to be carried into effect.

Read the report of the Deputy Chief Inspector of Life-boats on his recent visit to the Scilly Islands.

Also the reports of the District Inspectors of Life-boats on their recent visits to the following Stations:— Northern District — Troon, Kirkcudbright, Balcary, Whithorn, Port Logan, Ayr, Girvan, Ballantrae, Irvine, North Berwick, Storno-way, and Port of Ness (Island of Lewis).

Eastern District—Walton-on-Naze, Harwich, Scarborough, Robin Hood's Bay, Staithes, Baaswiok, Upgang, Whitby (two boats), Cromer, Sheringham, Slundesley, Hasborough, Palling (two boats), Blakeney, Wells, Brancaster, Hunstanton, Skegness and Chapel, Western District — Weymouth, St. Heller's, St. Peter's Port, Sidmouth, Torquay, Brixham, Dartmouth, Plymouth, Yealm River, Hope Cove, Salcombe and St. Mary's (Scilly Wands).

Irish District—Greencastle, Portrush, Groomsport, Tyrella, Newcastle, Ballywalter, Cloughey, Giles's Quay, Blackrock, Drogheda (two boats), Sonthport and New Brighton (two boats).

Reported the receipt of the following special contributions since the last meeting:— £ t. A.

Stewards of the COVENT GARDEN Lit B-BOAT FUND, further in aid of support of the Covent Garden Lifeboat at Caister 52 10 - WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CLOTH- WORKERS (additional) . . . . 50 - - The Rev. FRANCIS JACOX (additional) 42 - - A Friend in an Almshouse (saved a halfpenny at a time) per Jlrd, CHALIJM, Oakley Square . . . — 1 6 —!To be eeeeratty thanked.

Also the receipt of the following legacies:— £ «. J.

The late JAMES Goss, Esq., of Stratford Green (making a total of 1.062/. 10s. 4 t) 905 9 1 The late Mrs. CAROUSE CLAGETT, of St. John's Wood (making a total of 706?. 4«. H(i) 240 - - The late Miss MARGARET AITKEN, of Glasgow 176 6 2 Decided that Life-boat Stations be formed at Priglis Bay (St. Agnes' Island, Scilly), and Port of Ness (Island of Lewis), and that a large sailing Life-boat be supplied, in place of tEe present boat, to St. Mary's, Scilly Islands.

Voted the best thanks of the Institution to JOSEPH CORBETT, Esq., Honorary Secretary of the Manchester Branch, in acknowledgment of his long-continued co-operation and especially for the very great trouble and expense he had inclined in making numerous calculations and experiments with models of different types of Life-boats with the view to discovering improvements.

The Committee also specially recognised the good services rendered by S/h. EDWIN TREVASKIS, who had just resigned the post of coxswain of the Hayle Life-boat, which he had held for twenty-four years. During that period the Life-boats OB this Station have saved fiftyone lives from different wrecks.

Bead letter from the BOARD OF TRADE,of the 4th May, stating that " Crundall's Marine Distress Signals " had been approved by that department as being Signals of Distress within the terms of the Merchant Shipping Act of 1873.

Decided that the Life-boat Stations be informed accordingly.

Paid 2.357J. St. 8d. lor snodry charges on various Life-boat establishments.

Voted 101. IOs. to pay the expenses of the Caister No. 2 Life-boat in bringing ashore a pilot who had been prevented by stress of weather from landing: from the g.s. Colridge, of Exeter. (A further account of this service will be found on page 212.) Also mi. 13s. to pay the expenses of the Ramsey, Walton-on-the-Naze, Harwich, Aldborough, Broadstairs, Montrose No. 1, Palling No. 2, Clacton-on-Sea, and Balcary Life-boats in putting off to the assistance of vessels which did DO* ultimately need their services.] Also 32. to four men for putting off in a boat and rescuing the crew of five men from the fishing-boat Helen Dunnett, which had been capsized off Stroma, Caithnets-shire, in a strong S.W. breeze and a heavy sea on the 25th December last. A reward of 11. 10s. was granted to six men who rendered good service with lines on the shore, and II, was given to the owner of the boat used by the salvors, in recognition of his services is assisting with the lines and in consideration of damage done to his boat while effecting the rescue.

Also 31. IDS. to five men for putting off in a boat and rescuing one of four men from a fishing-coble which bad been capsized off Beadlell, Northumberland, during a strong N.W. breeze and a moderate sea on the 1st April.

Also 11. 15s, to three men for putting off in two boats and rescuing three persons whose boat had been capsized in Holyhead new harbour by a sudden squall on the 20th April.

Also 11. to four men for saving the crew of 5jur men from the hooker Mary, of Gal way, which foundered off that port during a strong N. breeze, a moderate sea and equally weather, in the 4th April.

THURSDAY, 6th June.

Sir EDWARD BIRKBECK, Bart., M.P., V.P., in the Chair.

Read and confirmed the Minutes of the previous Meeting.

Also read those of the Finance and Correspondence, Building and Wreck and Reward Sub-Committees and ordered their recommendations to be carried into effect.

Read the reports of the District Inspectors of Life-boats on their recent visits to the following Stations:— Northern District — Kildonan, Ardrossan, Balcary, Cambeltown and Southend (Cantyre).

Eastern District — Donna Nook, Button, Mablethorpe, Grimsby, Broadstairs and Southend.

Western District — Aberdovey, Portmadoc, Barmouth, Aberystwith, Newquay (Cardigan), Cardigan, Newport (Pembrokeshire), Fishguard and St. David's.

Irish District—Fleetwood (two boats), Blackpool, Southport(two boats), Lytham, St. Anne's (two boats), Piel, Seascale, Whitehaven, "Workington, Maryport and Silloth.

Reported the receipt of the following special contributions since the last meeting:— £ «. d.

Mrs. ELLA LUCAS, Clifton . . . 100 - - ARTHUR A. COSTER, Esq., Carlton Club 26 1 - J. CLIFTON BROWN, Esq., Vaygate, Sussex 25 - - —To 6e severally thanked, Also the receipt of a legacy of 90L bequeathed to the Institution by the late Mr. SAMUEL, JONES, of Blackpool.

Also the transmission to their stations of the new Life-boats for Donna Nook, Bamburgh Castle and Whitelink Bay.

Also that the Peterhead Life-boat had been altered and improved and sent back to its station.

Decided that various works be carried out at the Appledore and Filey Life-boat Stations at a cost of 1,1602.

Paid 4,1622. 11*. for sundry charges on various Life-boat establishments.

Voted 411. 12s. to pay the expenses of the Seahain, Montrose No, 1, Boulmer and Gourdon Life-boats in renderiug the following services:— Lives saved.

s.s. Terlings, of London 15 Fishing boat British Sovereign. Saved vessel and 6 Montrose fishing-boats. Remained in attendance Boulmer fishing-boats. Ditto.

Gourdon fishing-boat. Ditto, and saved 2 (Details of most of these services are given on pages 211-213.) Voted also, 712. 16s. to pay the expenses of the Walton-on-the-Naze, Ackergill, Winterton No. 2, Kingsdowne and "Walmer Life-boats in. j putting off to the assistance of vessels not ultimately requiring their aid.

Also 31. to five men for rescuing ten men ; from a boat of the pilot schooner Jtosa, which ) had been capsized off Holywood, co. Down, j during a strong E. breeze, with squalls and a rough sea, on the 30th April.

Also II. to two men for putting off in a boat and rescuing four persons from a pleasure-boat, which had been upset off Montrose in a fresh W.S.W. wind on the 20th April.

Also 10s. to two men for saving a man who •was in danger in a fishing-eurragh in Araunjore Roads during a thick fog on the 6th May. A reward of 7s. Gd. was also granted to three men who put off in a boat from the shore with j the view of effecting the rescue of the man.

THURSDAY, 11th July.

Sir EDWARD BIRKBECK, Bart., M.P., V.P., in the Chair.

Read and confirmed the Minutes of the previous Meeting.

Also read those of the Finance and Correspondence, Building and Wreck and Reward Subcommittees and ordered their recommendations to be carried into effect.

Read the reports of the District Inspectors of Life-boats on their visits to the following Stations:— Northern District—Seaham, Saltburn, Redcar, Middlesbrough, West Hartlepool (two boats), Sunderland (two boats), Seaton Carew, Hartlepool (three boats), Roker, Cullercoats, Whitburn, Tynemouth (two boats), Newbiggin, Cresswell, Alnmouth, Hauxley, Blyth (two boats), Boulmer and North Sunderland.

Eastern District—Yarmouth, Caister (two boats), Winterton (two boats) Gorleston (two boats), Lowestoft (two boats), Pakefleld, Kessingland (three boats) Southwold (two boats) Cuawirb, Thorpeness and Dover.

"Western District—Littlehaven, Bury Port, Porthcawl, Penarth, Looe, Mevagissey, Fowey, Falmouth, Porthoustouk, Poithleven, Cadgwith, Church Cove, Polpear, Mullion, Newquay (Cornwall) Port Isaac, Padstow, Bude, Clovelly, Appledore (two boats), Braunton, Lynmouth and Port Quin, Irish District—Llandudno, Llanddulas, Rhyl (two boats), Moelfre, Cemaes, Ctmlyn, LlaH 3- (Ivjn, Rhosneigir, Rhoseolyn, Holyhead, Douglas (two boats), Castletown, Port Erin, Peel and Kamsey, Reported the transmission to their Stations of the new Life-boats for Balbriggan, Buckie, Cresswell and Hartlepool.

Also the receipt of the following special contributions since the last meeting:— WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF MERCERS £ «. d.

(additional) 105 - - E. T. WHITE, Esq., annual subscription 50 - - Miss WHITE, ditto 25 - - The CHILIAN GOVERNMENT . . 20 - - ! Collected on E.M.S. Medway by ! Captain GILLIES 7 - - j —To l e severally thanked.

Also the receipt of the following legacies: — £ «. d.

The late WILLIAM DENNETT, Esq., of the Great Western Hotel . . 1834 3 - The late WILLIAM HEDLIT, Esq., of Lsmchester, Durham . . . . 1000 - - Tie late ALFRED WRIGHT, Esq., of York Street, Wai worth . • . 180 - - The late W. H. DBAS, Esq., of Stratford (additional) . . . 60 13 6 The late Miss ELIZABETH PRICE, of Bath 9 - - Read letter from the India Office of the 29th June, expressing (he thanks of the Right Hon.

the Secretary of State for India in Council for tie services rendered by the Officers of the Institution in advising on the design and supervising the construction of the Life-boat recently sent to Alibag, India, and forwarding a donation of £21 in aid of the funds of the Institution.

—To be thanked.

Voted the thanks of the Committee to HERBERT E. BROWN, Esq., in recognition of his valuable services during the period he occupied the office of Honorary Secretary of the Alnmouth Branch of the Institution.

The Committee also specially recognised the good services rendered by Mr. JAMES ARMSTROSS, who had just resigned the post of Coxswain of the Hauxley Life-boat, which ha had held for twenty-nine years. In that period the boat had saved HI lives from different wrecks.

Paid 5,600Z, 5s. Id. for sundry charges on various Life-boat establishments.

Voted 1001 lls. to pay the expenses of the Cromer, Winterton No. 2, Wexford No. 1 and Palling No. 2 Life-boats in putting off to the assistance of vessels which did not eventually need their help.

Also the thanks of the Institution, inscribed on vellum, to Mr. J. SMART, Chief Officer of the ship Argomene, of Liverpool, 5Z. to Mr. R. Cos., Second Officer, who was injured in rendering the service, and 2Z. to four seamen, for putting off in a boat from the vessel and saving the lives of three persona whose boat had been upset by a squall, to the eastward of Spike Island, Queenstown Harbour, on the 9th June.

Also SI. to two men for putting off in a boat from Hayling, Hants, and saving six persons whose boat had been disabled about n've miles from shore, during a strong N. wind and a rough sea, on the 10th June. The sum of 21.

was also granted to the salvors as compensation for the loss of some of their boat's sails, which were blown away while effecting the rescue.

THURSDAY, 1st August.

W. H. LYALL, Esq., M.A., in the Chair.

Read and confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting.

Also those of the Finance and Correspondence, Building and Wreck and Reward Sub-Committees and ordered their recommendations to be carried into effect.

Read the reports of the District Inspectors of Life-boats on their visits to the following Stations:— Northern District—Bamburgh Castle, Holy Wand (two boats), Stonehaven, Newburgh, Port Erroll, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Whitelink Bay, Anstruther, Moray Firth, Lossiemouth, Buckle and Banff.

Eastern District — Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Hythe, North Deal and Walmer.

Western District—Watchet, Weston-super- Mare, Port Eynon, Burnham and Swansea.

Irish District—Kingstown and Poolbeg.

Deep regret was expressed at the decease of Lieutenant-General 0. F. TORRENS-DANIELL,, C.B., who had been a member of the Committee of Management of the Institution for several years and it -was decided to send a letter of sympathy to his widow.

Reported the transmission to their Stations of the Blyth No. 2 and Weston-super-Mare new Life-boats.

Also that the Mundesley, Withernsea and Gourdon Life-boats had been altered and improved and sent back to their stations.

Also the receipt of the following special contributions since the last meeting:— £ ». d.

"Anonymous," for the Cresswell, Whitelink Bay and Couitown Life-boats, to be named respectively the Etten and Eliza-, the Three Brothers and the Three Sisters 2000 - - JOBS BENTLEY, Esq., Camden Square, for the Newburgh Lifeboat, to be named the Ellen Newman and John Bentley . . , 700 - — ANCIENT ORDER of FORESTERS, annual subscription in aid of the support of their three Life-boats 150 - - WORSHIPFUL COMPANY of DRAPERS, annual subscription . . . . 52 10 - WORSHIPFUL COMPANY of SKINNERS, additional donation . . . . 10 10 - —To be severally thanked.

Mao the receipt of the following legacies:— £ e. Z.

The late JAMES SKAEPE, Esq., of Curtain Road, E 196ff 11 8 The late Miss M. GOODMAN, of Woburn 450 - - The late Miss JESSIE STCABT, of Dunoon 90 12 - The late Mrs. L. B. ALLES, of Lakenham 45 - - Decided, that various works be carried out at the Ramsey, New Brighton and Huna Stations, at a cost of 1,552Z.

Voted the thanks of the Committee to T. J.

MITCHELL, Esq., late Superintendent of H.M.

Customs and Mercantile Marine at Runcorn, in acknowledgment of his valuable co-operation during the period he occupied the office of Honorary Secretary of the Port of Runcorn Branch of the Institution.

The Committee expressed their regret at the death of Mr. W. E. MILLIES, who had been for nine years the esteemed Honorary Secretary of the Weston-Super-Mare Branch of the Institution.

Paid 2,6651. 4s. 5d. for sundry charges on various Life-boat establishments.

Voted 81. 13s. 6d. to pay the expenses of the Whitburn Life-boat in saving five persons from the stranded schooner Dorothy Watson, of North Shields.

[An account of this service is given on page 213.] Also 58Z. 4s. 6 J. to pay the expenses of the Broadstairs, Walton-on-the-Naze and Harwich Life-boats, in proceeding out in reply to signals, their services however not being eventually needed.

Also 21. 10s. to three men and a woman for putting off in a boat and saving ft man from a boat which had been capsized off Cape Clear, co. Cork, during a strong N.E. breeze on the 2nd July.

THURSDAY, 12th September.

Sir EDWARD BIRKBECK, Bart, M.P., V.P., in the Chair.

Read and confirmed the Minutes of the previous Meeting.

Also read those of the Finance and Correspondence, Building and Wreck and Reward Sub-Committees and ordered their recommendations to be carried into effect.

Read the report of the Chief Inspector of Life-boats on his recent visit to Pakefield.

Also the reports of the District Inspectors of Life-boats on their visits to the following Stations:— Northern District — Montrose, Arbroath, Stromness, Longhope, Thurso, Huna, Ackergill, Dornoch and £"mbo, Campbeltown, Southend, Kildonan, Ardrossan, St. Andrews and Eyemouth.

Eastern District—Lydd, New Romney, Rye, Winchelsea, Hastings, Eastbourne, Pakefield, Whitby (two boats), Staithes, Runswick, Upgang, Robin Hood's Bay, Scarborough, Ifiley.

Hornsea, Withernsea, Barmston, Flamborough (two boats), and Bridlington Quay.

Western District — Aberdovey, Portmadoc, Abersoch, Porthdinllaen, Llanaelhaiarn, Barmouth, Aberystwith, Newquay (Cardiganshire), Weymouth and St. Helier's.

Irish District—Howth, Skerries, Balbriggan, Greystones, Wicklow, Arklow, Courtown, Cahore, Carnsore, Wexford (two boats), Kilmore, Fethard, Dunmore and Duugarvan.

Reported the receipt of the following special contributions since the last meeting:— £ «. d.

GEORGE RODGERS,Esq., Gubserville, Santa Clara Co., California . . 3 5 8 Offertory at ROYAL NAVAL HOSPITAL, HASLAB, per the Rev. JAMES PANTOS 2 12 - —To be thanked.

Also the receipt of the following legacies:—• £ «. d.

The late W. T. RESTELL, Esq., of Mark Lane, for the Shoreham Life-boat William Sestell, and part endowment 1500 - - Also a special gift of 300Z. from. THOMAS MILES RESTELL, Esq., to be added to this bequest.

£ ». d.

The late Miss L. C. SARGENSON, of New Bond Street . . . . 1000 - - The late GEORGE LOVIBOND, Esq., ofllminster 900 - - The late Miss S. A. FERGUSSON, of Bath 760 10 - The late 0. J. ELEY, Esq., of Biompton 500 - - The late His. J. WOBTHINOTOK, of Shepherds Bush. 4 10 - Reported that His Royal Highness Prince HENRY of BAiresenas had recently visited the Bembridge Life-boat Station, when he went afloat in the Life-boat, accompanied by Colonel CLERK.

Deep regret was expressed at the death of Lord ADMIRAL, who had been a member of the Committee of Management of the Institution for fifteen years, and it was decided to send a letter of sympathy to his lordship's family.

Reported the transmission to their stations of the new Life-boats for Fishguard, Kingsgate and Wicklow.

Also that the Brancaster and Penarth Lifeboats had been altered and fitted with modern improvements and returned to their stations.

Voted the thanks of the Committee to Mr.

WILLIAM MALUNSON, in recognition of his kind | co-operation during the period he occupied the J office of Honorary Secretary of the Harwich j Branch of the Institution. ! Decided, on the recommendation of the Chief I Inspector of Life-boats, that the Pakefield ' No. 1 Life-boat, which was removed to Lowestoft in 1886, be returned to its old Station.

Also that a second large Life-boat be stationed i at Lowestoft, to ensure an efficient guard in case of tlie harbour becoming blocked and the j boat kept afloat not being able to get out. j Paid 5,340Z. 15s. Sd. for sundry charges on various Life-boat Establishments. | Toted 541. 10». 9(Z. to pay the expenses of I the Cemlyn, Ramsey, Penmon, and Holy Island No. 1 Life-boats in rendering the following services:— Schooner Maggie, of Ardrossan, assisted to save vessel a nd . . . . . .

Boat Volunteer, of Ramsey. Rendered assistance.

Lives saved.

Schooner Tfcomo*, of Liverpool. Rendered assistance.

S.S. Viscountess, of Aberdeen. Remained by vessel.

The Caister No. 2 Life-boat rendered assistance to the brigantine Aratns, of Teignmouth, which had been damaged by collision.

(Particulars of these services are furnished on pages 212-213.) Voted also 1261. 15*. 6eZ. to pay the expenses of the Cemaes, Newquay (Cardiganshire), Llanddwyn, Porthdinllaen, Rhoscolyn, Southport No. 2, Fleet-wood No. 1, Sennen Oove, Lowestoft No. 2, Ramsey and Bull Bay Lifeboats in assembling their crews or putting off to the assistance of vessels which did not eventually require their services.

Also" 51. to five men for saving nine persons from the boat Why Not, of St. Anne's, which had stranded on the Horse Bank, off Southport, Lancashire, during a strong N.W, gale and a heavy sea on the 20th July.

Also il 10s, to three pilots, for putting off in a boat sad saving two men from the boat Hilda, of Exmouth, which, had capsized off Exmouth on the 20th August.

Also 31. 15s. to five men, for putting off in a boat and saving tie crew of five men of the schooner Sloe Jacket, of Aberystwith, which had stranded off Newquay, Cardiganshire, during a fresh N.N.W. gala and a heavy sea on the 20th August.

Also 31 5s. to four men, for rescuing a man from a canoe which was capsized in Llandudno Bay, during a strong W. breeze aad a rough sea, on the 22nd August.

Also 21. to four men, for saving five persons from the sailing-boat Harmony, of Portrush, which had sunk during a squall iu the Bay of the Bann, Co. Londonderry, on the 30th July.

Also II. Ws. to two men, for saving two persons from a boat in danger off Iimishfree, Co. Donegal, during a strong N.B. breeze on the 13th July.

Also 15s. to the coxswain of the Walmer Life-boat, who rescued five persons from a boat which had sunk in St. Margaret's Bay, Kent, on the 5th. August Also 15s. to a man, for saving a person whose boat had capsized and sank off Dunwieh, Suffolk, during squally weather on the 16th August.