GIRVAN.—In consequence of a gale from the S.W. and a heavy fresh in the river on the 9th February, there was dangerous surf on the bar of the harbour.

The small steam-launch Nimrod, which plies between Girvan and Ailsa Craig, was at sea, as were also some of the fishingboats.

At ebb tide they were seen approaching the harbour, and as the surf was becoming more dangerous the Life-boat Sir Borne Popham was launched at 2.30 P.M. pulled to the bar and stood by until they all safely entered the harbour..