IT is gratifying to be able to report that notwithstanding the great difficulties again experienced during the past year by all the workers for the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE - BOAT INSTITUTION, whether in connection with the Branches or the Life-boat Saturday Fund, greater success was secured in both directions than was expected or looked for— indeed, zeal and earnest hard work were able to meet and overcome all opposi- tion to progress, with the happy result that there was a very satisfactory net increase in the moneys gathered in in 1909.

I We most heartily congratulate all ; concerned, and cannot but feel that they : themselves, if not surprised, must have been much encouraged by their success- ful efforts. We would urge a " con- tinuance in well-doing," feeling assured that what has happened in the past will happen again, so long as all strive together in unity and harmony, and encourage one another to persevere in the good work.

Onward, Life-boat worker Ne'er accept defeat; Always strive to conquer, And victory you shall meet..