THE history of the Institution is now being written, and will be published in the autumn of 1923. The Secretary will be most grateful to all Honorary Secre- taries, especially of Station Branches, for every assistance which they may be good enough to afford in connexion with the history of their respective Branches (Stations), and for photographs dealing with such history, e.g., photographs of past coxswains, previous Life-boat Houses, past Life-boats, and other valuable records. All such documents should be marked " Centenary Records," and should have an accurate descrip- tion, with names, dates, etc. It is hoped that they can be placed per- manently at the disposal of the Insti- tution, but, where it is particularly desired, every effort would be made to return them eventually. In the case of photographs, it should also be stated if it is necessary to obtain permission to reproduce it and, if so, to whom such application should be made.

It is also proposed, if possible, to form a Life-boat Exhibition, which is to be made one of the prominent features of the Centenary Celebrations. It is prob- able that the Institution will be fully represented in this manner at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924. For this Exhibition the Secretary will be very glad to receive any relics which can be procured from vessels which have become total wrecks. Such relics, if large, should be sent direct to the Store-yard, marked " Centenary " on the outside, and with a strong linen label attached, inside, containing full particulars.

This notice will appear in every future issueof TheLife-Boat until the end of 1923.