RUNSWICK.—The Life-boat Cape of Good Hope was launched at 2.15 A.M. on the 24th June to the assistance of several fishing-cobles which were making for the bay, having been overtaken by a strong gale from the N.N.E. and a heavy sea.

One of the boats had its rudder broken and, becoming unmanageable, was fast drifting towards the rocks. The Lifeboat at once proceeded to her, took off her crew of three men and towed the boat ashore. Fourteen other boats were also attended by the Life-boat which accompanied them until they were safely beached..