LLANDUDNO.—The Sunlight No. 1 Lifeboat, manned by its efficient crew, rendered its first service in saving life during the heavy gale which prevailed along the coast on the 7th October. Early that morning two fishing trawlers from Hoylake, the Perseverance, Edward Smith, master, and the Ellen and Ann, Joseph Beck, master, anchored in Llandudno Bay about three miles from the shore. At about 9-30 it was observed that the Perseverance had hoisted a distress signal.

The Life-boat, fully manned, was quickly launched in front of the South Parade, the boat being in charge of Mr. EICHABD JONES, coxswain. The launch was well managed, and as the boat put off in the tremendous Bea which was running, hundreds of persons who had gatheredon the parade gave a hearty cheer. In order to procure a better headway, and get a little shelter from the gale, the boat was steered out near the pier. The public also made for the pierhead, where a good view of the proceedings was obtainable.

The Life-boat was soon near the Perseverance, but it was some time before the men were got off; eventually four men were landed from the vessel at the pierhead.

The Life-boat then pnt out again to the Ellen and Ann, which had also hoisted a signal of distress, and landed four more hands on the beach, amid the cheers of the spectators. The behaviour of the new Life-boat exceeded all expectations, and the crew are greatly pleased with the way in which she passed through this very severe test, as she had to encounter a very heavy breaking sea..