THE Institution desires to express its cordial thanks to Messrs. Huntley and Palmer, Ltd., Messrs. W. and R. Jacob, Ltd., and Messrs. Peak Frean and Co., Ltd., for gifts of biscuitsj for use in the Life-boats; also to Messrs. Cadbury Brothers, Ltd., Messrs. Rowntree and Co., Ltd., and Messrs. J. S. Fry and Sons, Ltd., for their annual gifts of chocolate.