KINGSTOWN.—On the 25th January, at 9.30 A.M., a vessel was observed on the outside of the Kish Bank, about two miles distant from the Kish Lightship. The coxswain of the Kingstown Life-boat Princess Royal at once called for volunteers to man the boat; whereupon a number of fishermen offered their services, and at 10 o'clock the boat was launched, and proceeded to the vessel, which proved to be the Austrian brig Olinka. Her hull was under water with the exception of the starboard quarter, where her crew, consisting of 10 men and 2 boys, were congregated.

With some difficulty these persons were taken on board the Life-boat, which then proceeded back to the shore.

A strong wind was blowing, accompanied by a heavy sea and thick snow showers, during the performance of this service.

The cold at times was most intense.

H.R.H. THE CROWN PRINCE OF AUSTRIA, who was in Dublin at the time the service was rendered, presented 301. to the crew of the Life-boat, in recognition of their services in rescuing the Austrian crew.

An extra reward was also granted to them by the Institution..