THE KING'S APPRECIATION OF THE INSTITUTION'S WORK.

In reply to a letter from the Chairman of the Institution, drawing attention to the splendid services rendered by the Life-boats in connexion with the War, and the loss which the Society has sustained owing to the public absorption in the War, the following letter has been received from Lord Stamfordham : — 17th April, 1915.

MY DEAR WALDEGRAVE, The King highly appreciates the gallant services rendered by the Life-boats during the past months of War, though thej have but maintained the splendid tradition of an Institution with which the King is proud to have been for many years so closely identified.

. Yours very truly, (Signed) STAMFOEDHAM.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S SYMPATHY.

MARLBOROUGH HOUSE, PALL MALL, T ,,r 12th April, 1915.

DEAR LORD WALDEGRAVE, r I have read with much interest the leaflet containing the account of the rescues by the Life-boats at the wreck of the Hospital Ship Rohilla, and the list of war services performed by Life-boats to His Majesty's Ships, Mine Sweepers, etc., since the commencement of the War, and have heard with deep admiration of the gallant work of the crews winch man the boats.

I have always had the utmost sympathy for the great work carried on by the Institution, of which I have for many years past been a Patron, and which is so intimately connected with our whole maritime life.

I am indeed glad to learn of the signal services the Life-boats have rendered, and how nobly the crews have lived up to their reputation for fearless courage and humanity, and I feel sure that it is only necessary to bring these facts to the notice of the British Public in order to secure for the Institution, in war time, the generous support which it has received in happier days, and thus enable it to continue the live-saving work for which the coasts of the United Kingdom are renowned.

It gives me great pleasure to enclose £100.

(Signed) ALEXANDRA.