QUEENSTOWN.—Telegrams having been received from Eoche's Point at about 10.30 A.M., on the 15th October, stating that the barque Howard A. Turner, timber laden, was anchored close to the breakers, and that the services of the Life-boat were required, the Quiver, No. S, Lifeboat was promptly launched, proceeded to the vessel, put a pilot on board andrendered other necessary services to her.

A whole gale was blowing from the W.

with a heavy sea..