THE Prince of Wales gave yet another proof of his deep personal interest in the work of the Institution and its Branches when he visited Bradford on 13th November. His visit was for the purpose of opening the new buildings of the Chamber of Commerce, but when he learnt that the Annual Life-boat Variety Matinee at the Alhambra was to take place on the same day, he included it in his already full programme.

The Prince was received at the theatre by Mr. Francis Laidler, the Managing Director, and among those also present were the Lady Mayoress (Mrs. Angus Rhodes), the Deputy Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. A. Highley), Mrs. Laidler, Sir William Priestley (Chairman of the Branch) and Lady Priestley, Mr. R. V.

Rush worth (Honorary Treasurer), Mrs.

Rushworth and Miss Grainger, the Assistant Secretary.

The Prince not only stayed to see four turns, but made a speech from his box, thanking Bradford for the generous help which it had given to the Institu- tion for many years, and the splendid example which it had set to all inland towns.

This was the thirtieth Life-boat Matinee which Mr. Laidler has orga- nised in aid of the Bradford Branch, and the Prince's presence at what is one of the longest established and most successful Life-boat events of the year, was a well-deserved tribute to the generous help which that gentleman and his theatre have given to the Institution..