WALTON-ON-THE-NAZE. — On the 2nd December the Life-boat Honourable Artillery Company was launched and proceeded to the Kentish Knock, where the s.s.

Capri, of Liverpool, was found stranded.

The Life-boat men rendered assistance in trying to get the ship afloat, continuing their efforts until the 5th December, butall endeavours failed, and it became necessary to abandon the vessel. Twentytwo of her crew were then taken off by the Life-boat and safely landed at Harwich..