MARGATE.—Signals having been shown by the lightships, and by a vessel ashore on the Girdler Sand during a strong S.W.

wind and a moderate sea on the 3rd November, the Quiver, No. 1, Life-boat was launched at about 7.30 P.M. and proceeded to the vessel, which was found to be the s.s. Glengoil, of Leith, bound from London for China with a general cargo. At the master's request, the Life-boat remained during the night by the ship, until she got afloat, after which the Boat returned to her station, reaching it at about 8.30 on the following morning..