PORT PATRICK.—On the 2nd June, while a moderate wind was blowing from the E.N.E. and a rough sea was running, the Life-boat Civil Service No. 3, was launched at 10.30 A.M., with a view of carrying out the usual quarterly practice.

On arriving outside the harbour she, was hailed by the master of the schooner Volusia, of Stranraer, who stated that he was in need of assistance as the vessel was leaking badly. Two of the Life-boat's crew were put on board to help at the pumps, the Life-boat remaining by herand assisting her into the harbour by means of a tow-rope. She was on a voyage from Troon for Drumore with a cargo of coal, and carried a crew of three men..