Two knighthoods conferred on mem- bers of the Committee of Management were among the honours bestowed in the New Year Honours list.

The li ,t of honours bestowed on those associated with the Life-boat Service was: K.C.V.O.

Captain Gerald Curteis, M.V.O., R.N., Deputy Master of Trinity House and a member of the Committee of Management.

K.B.E.

Vice-Admiral Archibald Day, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., Hydrographer of the Navy and a member of the Committee of Management.

M.B.E.

Mr. R. C. Baverstock, formerly Assistant Secretary and Establishment Officer of the Institution.

Mr. W. B. S. Valentine, Honorary Secretary, Girvan, Ayrshire, since December, 1927..