NORTH BERWICK.—One of the newest type of Life-boats has been placed on this station. It is 34 feet long, 1 feet wide, rows ten oars, double banked, and is provided with a transporting carriage. The cost was defrayed from a bequest given to the Institution by Mrs. FERGUSON, of Bolton, the boat being named the Fergus Ferguson after her late husband. There was a large gathering of spectators on the occasion of the public naming and launch of the new Life-boat on the 20fch August, 1887, it being estimated that from 5,000 to 6,000 persons witnessed the interesting ceremony, which was carried through in the usual way. The Local Committee and their Honorary Secretary, D. McCuLLOCH, Esq., spared no effort to render the inauguration successful in every way, and happily their kind efforts were attended by complete success. Prior to the launch, Mr. McCuLLOCH called special attention to the services of the Life-boat men, observing that in fair weather or foul he never had the slightest difficulty in getting a crew when necessary. By day or night when the word went forth to man the Life-boat, the order was promptly obeyed. All honour to those brave fellows who went with their lives in their hands to rescue their fellow-men.

He called for three cheers for the Lifeboat crew, which were heartily accorded.

The naming ceremony was performed by Miss NISBET HAMILTON, of Archerfield and Biel, President of the Branch. After a short trial at sea, the boat was taken into the harbour and overturned by means of a crane, when her self-righting properties were tested to the entire satisfaction of the crew.

DARTMOUTH.—No part of the South Devon Coast is more dangerous than that which forms the entrance to Dartmouth Harbour. Even in fine weather the navi-gation is very difficult for ships entering the port, and when a gale prevails from the S.E. the risk is very great, owing to the somewhat narrow channel being flanked by several rocks. That very few casualties occur is due to the precautions taken by the harbour commissioners, and the existence of a pilot service which is always available. In addition to this the NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION has had a boat stationed here for the past nine years to render assistance to any disabled vessel. It became necessary, however, to replace it by one of the modern class, possessing all the recent improvements; and Mrs. SHAW, of Exeter, having signified her intention of defraying the cost of a new boat in memory of her late husband, the Committee of the Institution decided to send it to Dartmouth. The new Life-boat is 34 feet long, 8 feet wide, and rows 12 oars, double banked. During the winter it will be moored in Marfleet Creek, and in the summer months will be located in the house built for its reception at Sandquay.

The launch of the new boat took place on the 20th September, 1887, under most favourable circumstances. Mrs. SHAW and a number of the Local Committee and friends, having partaken of luncheon at the Castle Hotel, proceeded by steam launch to where the boat was manned and all ready to be sent into the water.

A crowd assembled on the ships and adjoining points of vantage, whilst a number of boats took up position on the river. The band of H.M.S. Britannia, inder Signor BINCKI, was stationed in the vicinity, and in addition to playing a few pieces prior to the commencement of the ceremony, led the singing with much efficiency.

Admiral WHITE, on behalf of Mrs. SHAW, formally handed the boat over to the Institution, and expressed the hope that it would be the means of saving the lives of any sailor who might unfortunately be wrecked on that coast.

Commander LA PBIMAUDAYE, E.N., District Inspector of Life-boats, on behalf of the Institution, and Major HOCEIN as Honorary Secretary of the Local Committee, heartily thanked Mrs. SHAW and the Institution for their handsome gift.

After a hymn had been sung, and the Rev. L. S. BROWN had offered a short prayer, Mrs. SHAW stepped forward, and breaking a bottle of champagne over the bows of the boat, named it the Henry and Amanda Shaw. The dogshores were then cut adrift, and the boat, with the flag of the Institution at the bow and the red ensign at the stern, glided into the river amidst loud cheers from the spectators, whilst the band played " Rule Britannia." The launch was a most successful one, and after the boat had made one or two trial trips, the proceedings were concluded with the National Anthem. In the evening the crew were entertained at dinner.

LLANDUDNO AND BRIGHTON.—New Lifeboats, possessing all the latest improvements; have been sent to Llandudno and Brighton by the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION, to take the place of boats stationed there many years since.

The Llandudno Life-boat is 37 feet long, 8 feet wide, and pulls 12 oars, whereas the Brighton one is 34 feet long, 7 feet wide, and rows 10 oars double banked.

Both are fitted to carry water ballast, and have all the other characteristics of the boats of the Institution in the way of selfrighting, self-ejecting water, &c. The cost of the new Life-boats with their transporting and launching carriages and equipments, has been defrayed from the " Sunlight Competition," promoted by Messrs. LEVER BROTHERS, of Warrington, and, in accordance with the wishes of the donors, the boats are respectively named Sunlight, No. 1, and Sunlight No. 2.

The first launch of the Llandudno new Life-boat at its station took place on the 3id December last. The day was one of general rejoicing, and the proceedings were witnessed by a gay and brilliant gathering. The naming ceremony was performed by Mrs. CRAWLEY, and the crew were much pleased with the boat's behaviour after they had tested it at sea.

The inauguration of the new Life-boat at Brighton on the 14th February last was also very successfully carried out. After the boat had been taken through the town on its transporting carriage, drawn by six fine horses, with an escort of Coastguardmen and Royal Naval Volunteers, headed by the band of the Brighton Volunteer Artillery, it was brought down to the beach opposite the Arch, recently fitted up for its reception, where an immense crowd had assembled. Several short speeches were then made by the Mayor of Brighton, Mr. W. J. ROBINSON, Messrs. LEVER BROTHERS' representative, Alderman Cos, Chairman of the Local Committee, and Mr. C. CUNNINGHAMS GRAHAM, late B.N., District Inspector of Life-boats. A short religions service, conducted by the Rev.Prebendary HANNAH, Vicar of Brighton, followed, after which the naming of the boat, by breaking a bottle of wine against its bow, was performed by the Mayoress, and it was launched and tried by its crew, who •were greatly pleased with their new craft.

HARTLEPOOL AND WEST HARTLEPOOL.— In addition to the new No. 1 Life-boat for West Hartlepool, referred to in the Life- Boat Journal for November 1887, p. 422, three other new water-ballast boats have recently been sent to these stations. Each of these boats is 34 feet long, 8 feet wide, and pulls 10 oars double banked. The Hartlepool and West Hartlepool No. 2 boats, like their predecessors, are named the Charles Ingleby and the Foresters' Pride, the original boats having been respectively presented to the Institution by the late Rev. Charles Ingleby and the Ancient Order of Foresters. The remaining boat, Hartlepool No. 3, was provided from the Cyclists' Jubilee Fund, contributed through the founder, HENRY STURMEY, Esq., editor of the Cyclist newspaper, about 6,000 wheelmen having subscribed to make the gift to the Institution.

There was an extraordinary gathering at Hartlepool on the occasion of the first launch of this boat on the 17th December last, the display being without parallel in local annals. The Mayors and Corporations of the two towns, the County and Borough Magistrates, and other local bodies officially took part in the proceedings, which were witnessed by many thousands of spectators, including a large number of subscribing cyclists; some of them having come from London, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and other distant places. Mr. STURMEY, in making the presentation of the boat, said that it was given in honour of the Jubilee of Her Majesty the QUEEN, and he believed that the cyclists throughout the country could not have adopted a more practical method of celebrating Her Majesty's long and auspicious reign. The ceremony of naming was performed by the Mayoress.

BROOKE, ISLE OK WIGHT.—A new 34-feet ten-oared Life-boat was publicly inaugurated at this Life-boat Station on the 1st February last. The cost of the boat and equipment was defrayed from a Legacy bequeathed to the Institution by the late Mr. W. S. LEWIS, of Mossey Green, Shropshire, and in accordance with the wishes of the testator, the boat is named the William Slaney Lewis.

A numerous and influential company assembled at the Life-boat house on the day of the launch, amongst whom were the Executors of the donor of the Lifeboat, Messrs. J. H. SLANEY, ST. JOHN TIPTON, and B. MILLINGTON, and the Solicitor to the Estate, Mr. J. BIDLAKE, of Wellington, Shropshire. The boat on its arrival was met by the Rev. J. PELLEW GAZE, Rector of Brooke, who is also Chairman of the Local Life-boat Committee.

The Rector wore his ecclesiastical robes, and was accompanied by the Church Choir, also attired in surplices.

In a short address he explained the necessity which had led to the construction of a new road for the use of the Lifeboat, the land for which was given by the late Mr. SEELY. ; and he announced, amid cheers, that he had that morning received a cheque for 501. from Colonel SEELY towards defraying the expenses of construction, together with an expression of his regret at not being able to be present.

The Rector then called on Sir BABBINGTON SIMEON, who said: " I declare this road open for Life-boat purposes only." The barrier having been withdrawn, Sir BABBINGTON made some eloquent remarks on the Life-boat work in the Isle of Wight.

Mr. J. H. SLANEY then formally handed the boat over on behalf of the donor.hoping that it would abundantly fulfil the noble intention of the giver. Mr. C: CUNNINGHAME GRAHAM, late E.N., the District Inspector, said it was his pleasing doty, as the representative of the Institution, to receive that noble example of generosity at the hands of the Executors of Mr. SLANEY LEWIS. After explaining the merits of the boat, the Inspector said, in handing her over to the Local Committee, he felt sure she would be in safe hands, and that her merits would be appreciated.

He referred to the twenty-eight years service of the Coxswain, who wore the medal of the Life-boat Institution—a noble decoration, and in his opinion equal to the Yietoria Cross; but they had also a brave crew, ever ready to follow their leader, and he (the speaker) knew that, whenever a call might come, they would respond without hesitation. The Eev.

J. P. GAZE in accepting the boat on behalf of the Brooke Sub-committee, Coxswain, Crew, and himself as Chairman, said he did so with much pleasure. The crew had done their duty nobly and unflinchingly in the past, and undoubtedly they would do so in the future in their new boat. The choir then sang the appropriate hymn, " Eternal Father, strong to save," which was followed by a short form of service, impressively conducted by the rector; after which Mrs. BENWICK (on behalf of Mrs. SEELY) performed the pleasing task of naming the new boat in the usual manner, by breaking a bottle of wine on the bows. The launch was a complete success, the boat gliding easily and gracefully into the water. A short trial-trip was made, the crew being accompanied by the Inspector, who explained the working of the boat, afterwards expressing himself as thoroughly satisfied with her in every respect. After the trial, the boat was placed on her transportingcarriage, and safely housed in the boathouse by the crew and helpers.

At the conclusion of the proceedings, the whole of which passed off without a hitch of any kind, the visitors were entertained at luncheon at the Rectory.

WEYMOUTH.—This well-known watering- place has also been provided with one of the new thirty-four feet, ten-oared water-ballast Life-boats, the gift of E. HOMAN, Esq., of Finchley, who has, in addition, generously presented to the Institution a further contribution of 2,0002. on the understanding that it maintains in perpetuity a Life-boat named, like this boat, the Friern Watch, the name of Mr. HOMAN'S residence at Finchley, derived from the site of the house having, in olden times, been used for a watch gate attached to a Friary. The new Life-boat was publicly launched on the 6th December last, and had a most enthusiastic reception, no less than ten thousand persons assembling to witness the interesting proceedings. Shortly after noon a procession was formed, under the direction of Mr. H. FOOKS (honorary secretary of the Weymouth Branch of the Life-boat Institution) at the Guildhall headed by the brass band of E.M.S. Boscawen.

Next followed a detachment of blue-jackets under the command of Lieutenant ERSKINE, of H.M.S. Hercules. Behind these came a contingent of Marine Artillerymen and Royal Naval Reserve Volunteers, who preceded the Life-boat crew, numbering thirteen, fully equipped for manning the boat. Then followed two open carriages, in the first of which were Mrs. HOMAN (the wife of the donor), and the Misses HOMAN (3), and in the other carriage were the Mayoress (Mrs. GEOVES), Mrs. PELLY HOOPER, and the Misses GROVES. Next came the masters of steam-ships (friends of the Life-boat Institution), among whom were Captain COSENS, Captain PAIN TEE, Captain BENOUF, and Captain LEFEVRE. After these came the members of the Local Committee, including Captain PRETOR, Captain NEAL, Captain BENNETT, Captain H. SPEKE, Captain CHIMMO, and Captain GBESBY, B.N. (Inspecting Commander of H.M.

Coastguard). Next came a contingent of police, and the Serjeants-at-Mace, who preceded the Corporation. Among those present were the Mayor (Alderman GEOVES), who was accompanied by Mr. E.

HOMAN and Mr. DAMEBS (Mayor of Bridport), Colonel HAMBBO, M.P., and Commander C. LA PBIMAUDAYE, B.N. (District Inspector of Life-boats). Then came the Town Clerk (Mr. PELLT HOOPJSB) and the Chaplain (Eev. J. H. SCOTT). The following members of the Corporation also took part: Alderman ELIOT (Chairman of the Local branch of the Life-boat Institution), Alderman THOMAS, Alderman ATLESBUBY, Councillors S. MILLEDQE, A. DENNIS, F. BBOWN, A. GBAHAM, J. E. EOBENS, HOUNSELL, A. A. SYLVESTEB, CUETIS, E. E. TALBOT, E. ATLSS, G. MUMFOED, and J. GBEGOBY. Following the Corporation were the Borough Magistrates, including Mr. J. G. EOWE, Mr. B. HOPKINS, Dr. NATHAN, Mr. C. J. FBEEMAN, and Mr.

B. MORRIS, and Mr. C. F. ABDEN (Clerk to the Magistrates), and other friends of the Institution. The procession passed over the bridge by way of Trinity Eoad and Hope Square to the boat-house yard, the entrance to which was decorated with festoons of evergreens and laurel, surmounted by Union Jacks—the work of the coastguardmen. The ships in the harbour were gaily decked with flags, and salutes were fired from the steam-ship Aquila, during the progress of the launch. The Mayor having delivered an address, Mr. HOMAN made the public presentation of the Life-boat. The gift was acknowledged by the District Inspector on behalf of the Institution, and the Mayor on the part of the locality. The Eev. J. H. SOOTT then offered up prayer, after which Mrs. HOMAN named the boat in the customary manner, saying, "I name the boat the Friern Watch, and may the Almighty power and loving mercy of our God fill the hearts of the brave crew who go forth to save those in need." The Life-boat was afterwards launched and put through the usual harbour trials, to the great satisfaction of the crew and spectators.

HUNSTANTON, NORFOLK.—A new thirtyfour feet Life-boat has been placed here in lieu of one which had been instrumental, during the past twenty years, in saving eighty-six lives from different ship-wrecks. This boat is maintained by the Licensed Victuallers of England, and the new one, like its predecessor, is named the Licensed Victualler. It took part in the Lord Mayor's Show in London on the 9th November last, manned by the crew of the Worthing Life-boat, and was much admired and cheered. The first launch at the station took place on the 12th December. The spectacle, at once impressive and picturesque, was witnessed by an immense crowd of spectators, the great majority of whom had repaired to the spot from adjacent parts of the country. A large party, numbering upwards of two hundred, and consisting of ladies and gentlemen belonging to the Licensed Victuallers' trade and its connections, by whom the first Licensed Victualler was placed on its station, proceeded there by special train from Liverpool Street at 10 A.M. On the arrival of the train a procession was formed, and the boat was escorted to old Hunstanton.

When it reached the beach, the President of the branch, Mr. HAMON LB STBANGE addressed the assembled company, and referred to the good services rendered by the old boat and its gallant crew. On behalf of the people of Hunstanton, he expressed a hope that the new boat might be as successful in every respect. He then called on Mr. ALEXANDER L. BRUCE, President of the Licensed Victualler Lifeboat Fund, to make the presentation of khe boat, which he proceeded to do. In the course of his remarks, he said: ' The ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, realizing what the teaching of the Founder of Christianity was, has established 293 Lifeboats around this sea-girt isle of ours, so that ' those who go down to the sea in ships and do business on great waters' may feel as they approach this sea-girt coast that there are warm hearts and ready hands to man the Life-boats, and to go forth amid the storm and gloom and darkness of night to lend a helping hand, and to rescue all those who may stand in need of it.

This is a great mission of mercy in which to be engaged, and whether it be on the part of the subscribers, or on the part of the willing hands who man the boat, it is ennobling, purifying, and elevating to all to take part in such a work." The gift of the boat was acknowledged by the District Inspector of Life-boats, Mr. CHARLES CUNNINGHAME GRAHAM, and the Local Honorary Secretary, the Rev.

C. E. BROWNE. After the singing of the hymn for those at sea, prayer was offered up by the Kev. W. G-. MARTIN, Chaplain of the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum. Mrs. BRUCE (a daughter of the celebrated African explorer, Dr. LIVINGSTONE), having been presented with a magnificent bouquet, then named the Life-boat, which afterwards was successfully launched.

STONEHAVEN.—A similar boat to the one just referred to has been placed on this station, its cost having been defrayed by Mrs. ALEXANDER BLACK, of London, in memory of her late husband, after whom the boat is named. It was publicly launched at its station on the 7th March last. After an address by Provost WOOD, a short religious service was conducted by the Rev. GEORGE GRUB, of St. James's Episcopal Church. The ceremony of naming, prior to the launch, was performed by Miss BAIRD, of Urie.

KIMERIDGE, DORSET.—Another of these boats has been stationed here, and a pleasing ceremony took place on the 9th May last on the occasion of its public inauguration.

A large number of persons, including most of the neighbouring gentry, assembled, when the boat was drawn out of the house in front of an extemporized platform, on which stood the ladies and gentlemen most intimately associated with the proceedings. This is the third boat that has been placed upon this station, the other two having been the means of saving eighteen lives. The firing of a rocket was the signal for .the commencement of the proceedings, and Lieut.-Col. HANSEL (chairman), amidst enthusiasm, referred to the great bravery and courage exhibited by Life-boat crews in rescuing their brethren from a watery grave. He was a soldier himself, but had a great admiration for the blue-jackets, and was proud to have a crew on his property.

There were Christian people and philanthropists coming forward from time to time and presenting Life-boats to the Institution, and that day, he was pleased to say, Mr. ARKWRIGHT was amongst them and represented that class. He was confident that when he and his relatives read that the boat had been the means of saving life, they would feel amply repaid for coming there that day to present that boat.—Mr. F. C. ARKWRIGHT, of Willersley, Derbyshire, agreed with what had been said with regard to the bravery and courage of the British seaman, and said that he and his family would be amply repaid for what they had done in subscribing together to provide a Life-boat if their efforts proved serviceable and useful in saving life. He then referred to the late Captain AUGUSTUS PETEE ARKWRIGHT, whose memory the Life-boat was to commemorate, (Augustus Arkwright being the name of the boat), and who died six months since, and remarked that the deceased and the family were on most affectionate terms, and at his death he left them the whole of his wealth, and they thought they could not do better than present the Life-boat. Captain ARKWEIGHT lived at Dartmouth, and for a time represented North Derbyshire in Parliament. In conclusion, the speaker wished every success to the work, and formally handed the boat over to the Institution.—Lieutenant TIPPING, B.N., (one of the District Inspectors of the Institution), accepted the gift, and in turn handed it over to Mr. G. H. BOND, M.P.

(the hon. sec. of the Local Branch), and the members of the Committee.—The Rev. E. S. BANKES, on behalf of the Local Branch, acknowledged the gift, and in the course of his remarks recommended a flag to be made by the ladies on which to place a record of the good deeds accomplished with the boat, which, when filled up, should be placed in a neighbouring church, as an incentive to future generations.

—The Grange, Kimeridge, and Tyneham choirs then sang an appropriate hymn, and the Rev. W. C. BROWNE invoked a blessing on the work.—Mrs. ARKWRIGHT then named the boat, after which the crew proceeded with the launching; and that having been accomplished, Lieutenant TIPPING exercised them in the working of the boat, and examined the Swanage Life-boat, which was in the bay.

The Life-boat men were afterwards entertained in the boat-house, and the children composing the choir also partook of refreshments.

CHAPEL and BUTTON, LINCOLNSHIRE.— New Life-boats have also been sent to these stations to take the place of other boats. Each is thirty-one feet long, seven and a quarter feet wide, and rows ten oars double-banked. The cost of the new Life-boats and their equipment has been defrayed from a handsome legacy bequeathed to the Institution by the late Miss GASOLINE BERREY, of Hampstead, whose grandparents were Lincolnshire people. In accordance with her wishes the Chapel boat is named the John] Alexander Berrey, and the Sutton boat the Elizabeth Berrey. These new Life-boats were publicly named and launched at their stations on Whit-Monday last.

TYRELLA, Co. DOWN.—A new thirtyfour feet boat has been placed on this station, its cost having been defrayed from a handsome contribution received by the Institution from Mrs. CAMERON, of Ripon, wife of Captain CAMERON, E.N., who was formerly Inspecting Commander of H.M. Coastguard at Newcastle (Co.

Down), the amount having been realised by the sale, during the past ten or eleven years, of her own work, assisted by friends.

In accordance with her wishes the boat is named Louisa Burnaby; it was publicly named and launched at Dundrum on the 13th June last, under the superintendence of the District Inspector of Life-boats, Lieutenant TIPPING, B.N. The event excited much interest in the town and neighbourhood.

Captain and Mrs. CAMERON were present, and three cheers were given with great enthusiasm in honour of that lady, who performed the ceremony of naming the boat.

ST. ANNE'S, LANCASHIRE.—The Royal National Life-boat Institution has placed a second Life-boat at St. Anne's-on-the- Sea, the men having expressed an earnest desire to be furnisbed with a large sailing Life-boat in addition to the smaller boat already stationed there. The new boat, which will be kept moored afloat at the end of the pier, is thirty-nine feet long and nine feet wide, and, as demonstrated at the harbour trial in London, will selfright if capsized with all the crew and gear on board and with masts up and sails set. It possesses all the latest improvements ; amongst other things it is fitted with a sliding keel. The cost of the new Life-boat and equipment has been defrayed by an anonymous donor, and, in accordance with his wish, the boat is named The Brothers. On the 23rd May last St.

Anne's-on-the-Sea was en fete in consequence of the unveiling of the monument to the memory of the Life-boat men who lost their lives in attempting to rescue the crew of the Mexico, and the naming and launching of the new Life-boat. The procession left St. Anne's Hotel at about a quarter to twelve, and consisted of mounted police, the St. Anne's brass band, the fire brigade, Southport Life-boat men, Lytham Life-boat men, St. Anne's Life-boat men, invited guests, residents and others, the directors of the Land Company, the members of St. Anne's Local Board, the Life-boat Committee, the Life-boat Disaster Fund Committee, and the band of the Rifle Volunteers. The procession formed square round the monument, and the hymn "Bock of Ages" was sung. Prayer was offered, and, after some remarks by Mr. B. HARGRRAVES, the Chairman, Mr. JOHN TALBOT CLIFTON, lord of the manor, unveiled the monument, and, in the course of his speech, referred in eulogistic terms to the gallantry and heroism displayed by the crew of the St. Anne's Life-boat on the memorable night of December the 9th, 1886. The monument stands about twenty feet in height, and is of Woodburn freestone throughout. It has been erected from public subscriptions at a cost of 200?., and is from the design of Mr. W. B. RHIND, of Edinburgh. It is situated in the centre of the promenade, looking west, and takes the appropriate form of a Lifeboat man with life-belt on, looking anxiously out to sea. His left hand rests on a life-buoy. The figure is intended as a likeness of WILLIAM JOHNSON, the late coxswain of the Life-boat. It is the figure of a tall, weather-beaten, courageous- looking man. Later in the day, the procession, in the same order, started for the shore, and after some opening remarks by the President of the St. Anne's Branch of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION, Mrs. C. W. MACARA presented the silver medal and testimonial of the society to coxswain RIMMER. Lieutenant TIPPING, B.N., District Life-boat Inspector, on behalf of the Life-boat Institution, then formally presented the boat to the town. The boat having been accepted, the hymns "Eternal Father, strong to save," and the " Life-boat," were sung; the boat was named by Mrs. MACARA and launched, after which the bands played " God save the Queen " and " Rule Britannia," and the crowd then dispersed.