WALMER, KENT.—On the 1st October, during hazy weather, the barquentine Juno, of Riga, stranded on the South Goodwin Sands, whilst bound from Portsmouth to Sunderland. Informa- tion reached the Coxswain of the Life- boat about 9 A.M., and with all speed the Civil Service No. 4 Life-boat was launched to her assistance. On arriving along- side the Captain declined to leave his vessel, but requested the Coxswain to stand by in case they were unable to loat her. In this, however, they were successful, and the Coxswain finding that no further assistance was required returned to his station.

WINTERTON, NORFOLK. — The bar- quentine Britannia, of Guernsey, whilst bound from London to Hartlepool, stranded on the Cockle Sand on the 4th October. There was a moderate N.W. gale blowing, increasing to a heavy gale, and the sea on the sands was very heavy. A yawl was launched at once and proceeded to the vessel, but owing to the heavy sea it was thought prudent to signal for the Life-boat.

This was done, and in response the No. 1 Life-boat, Edward Sirlebeck, was promptly despatched. On arriving at the vessel both the Life-boat crew and the yawl's crew were engaged to try and save her. This they succeeded in doing on the flood-tide, and the vessel, accom- panied by the Life-boat, was taken into Yarmouth. Owing to the state of the weather the Life-boat men were unable to regain their station, they therefore returned home by train; and, five days later, when the wind moderated, they took the Life-boat back to Winterton.

PALLING, NORFOLK.—At 3.30 A.M., on the 5th October, during a strong north- westerly gale and a very heavy sea, the Coastguardobservedavessel ashore about half a mile to the north of Palling. He reported the matter to the Coxswain, who at once summoned the crew and helpers.

With all despatch the No. 1 Life-boat, 54rt West Norfolk Regiment, was launched and proceeded to the distressed vessel—the Sarnian Gem, of Littlehampton.

There were seven hands all told on board and these were successfully rescued and taken to Palling. The position of the vessel was very critical, and she subsequently became a wreck.

MARGATE, KENT.—During a moderate northerly gale and heavy sea, on the 6th October, a vessel was observed about 7 A.M. to make signals denoting that she required help. She had been riding to anchor in the Princess Channel, but in a heavy squall lost both anchors and chains. The Life-boat's crew were promptly summoned, and the Life-boat, Civil Service No. 1, was launched. In the meanwhile the vessel was seen running down the channel, and the boat made for her. Three men with difficulty were put on board, but owing to the heavy seas no more could be transferred. A second attempt en- abled four more to board her, and steps were taken to set saris and get the craft into safety, in this they were successful, the vessel, which was the schooner Margaret Hobley, of Millom, being taken to Ramsgate Harbour. At the time of the accident, she was bound from Dover to London in ballast and had four men ou board.

POINT OF AYR, FLINTSHIRE.—Informa- tion having been received on the llth October that a vessel was ashore on the West Hoyle Bank, steps were taken to verify it, and at 5.35 P.M. signals were fired for the Life-boat. With all despatch the H. 0. Powell was launched and proceeded to the scene of the casualty. She proved to be the barque Daniel, of Tvedestrand,bound for France, in ballast, and had stranded in the pre- vailing thick weather. As the prospect of re-floating the barque was good, the Life-boat stood by her in case her services might be required, but later, when the vessel came off, it was found that she was not seriously damaged; the Life- boat therefore accompanied her to a safe anchorage and then left for her station.

DUNBAR, HADDINGTONSHIRE.—About 6 o'clock on the morning of the 13th October, whilst a strong northerly gale was blowing, a steamer which proved to be the King Ja Ja, of Swansea, bound from Newcastle to Methil, with a cargo of steam rails, was sighted in a perilous position in close proximity to the rocks a few miles west of Cockburnspath.

The Life-boat, Willian Arthur Millward, was promptly launched, but as it was almost low water and the wind and sea were against the boat, the beachmen were compelled to haul her by ropes to the mouth of the new harbour; there a very strong swell was encountered, but the Life-boat behaved splendidly. On reaching the steamer it was found that her machinery had broken down. The sea, huge waves driving her nearer and nearer to the rocky shore, and as she was lifted by each successive breaker, it looked as if both boat and crew would be dashed to pieces; but aided by the sails which had now been set, sea-room was ultimately gained, and the Life- boat made for the imperilled steamer, which by this time was about half-way between May Island and St. Abb's Head.

With such a sea running the rescue of the crew was attended with mnch danger, the Life-boat incurring great risk of being dashed against the helpless vessel. More than an hour was occu- pied in establishing communication and drawing the crew—six in number—by Copyright, Inserted (•!/ tintf permission 0} Mr. T. T. Riss'l Life-boat remained alongside for about four hours, and the machinery in the meantime having been repaired, the steamer was able to proceed to sea again.

The Life-boat therefore returned to her station, arriving shortly before 1 o'clock; but in less than an hour the steamer again sent up signals of distress, having become quite unmanageable. By this time the northerly gale had caused the sea to rise tremendously, and it was doubtful if the Life-boat would be able to again get to sea. No time however was lost in making what proved to be not only a gallant but a successful attempt.

The crew were got together and the boat was again hauled by the beachmen to the harbour mouth. Immediately she got outside she was caught by the lines through the sea to the Life-boat, and directly this was accomplished the return journey was commenced. Hav- ing both wind and sea to contend with it was nearly three hours later when port was reached, and the excellent seamanship displayed by the Coxswain, Mr. Fairbairn, in crossing the bar, was much admired by the many spectators who awaited the return of the Life-boat.

The rescued men were at once taken in by the Shipwrecked Mariners Society, to whose care they were handed over by Mr. Bertram, the energetic Honorary Secretary at Dunbar, under whose super- intendence the rescue work had been carried out.

The abandoned steamer had in the meantime drifted on to the rocks near Thomtonlooh, •where she lay exposed to the full fury of the elements, and shortly afterwards became a wreck.

Two days later—Sunday—a violent northerly gale, with blinding showers of snow and sleet prevailed, and at about 3 P.M. a barque was observed off Skate- raw, displaying signals of distress. The Life-boat William Arthur Milhvard was at once despatched and within an hour arrived alongside the distressed vessel.

She proved to be the barque Ugunjeems, of Riga, bound from Burntisland to Riga, with a cargo of coal and had been driven by the fury of the gale danger- ously near to the rocks. Her anchors were then holding, but there was great risk of their dragging at any minute; the Master notwithstanding declined the help of the Life-boat, and desired that the Coxswain would send for the assistance of tugs. Accordingly the Life - boat returned to Dunbar ; but about 7 P.M. the same evening the j weather became worse, and she was | again launched and stood by the barque | throughout the night. At 5 o'clock the i next morning the vessel was still hold- j ing to her anchors and the crew declined j to leave her, hoping that tugs would '• come to their help; the Life-boat men j by this time were suffering severely j from the cold and want of food; sail [ was therefore made to return home.

The boat was seen off Dunbar about 8 A.M., and signals were at once made to warn the crew from attempting to come in, as the breakers were much too heavy for her to cross the harbour entrance in safety. The signals were observed and the Life-boat put to sea again. After beating about the Firth of Forth all the morning, they made for Cockenzie, and shortly after 2 P.M. that port was reached in safety. The crew were in a very ex- hausted condition, having suffered much from the heavy seas which continually broke over their boat, leaving them in a wet and pitiable condition. They were immediately cared for and received great kindness at the hands of the inhabitants.

As there was no abatement in the storm the men remained at Cockenzie for the night and returned home with the Life- boat next day.

The Committee of Management at their meeting next following decided, as a special mark of their appreciation of these splendid and gallant services — more particularly that to the S.S.

King Ja Ja—to confer the Silver Medal of the Institution, accompanied by a framed copy of the vote, inscribed on vellum, upon the Coxswain Superinten- dent, Mr. Walter Fairbaim, and granted him and each member of the crew an additional pecuniary reward.

The Honorary Secretary, Mr. W.

Bertram, was indefatigable during these four days, and his valuable services were also suitably recognised by the Committee of Management.

CAISTER, NORFOLK.—Signals of dis- tress were seen shortly after 7 P.M. on the 19th October from the Barber Sands, and in response the No. 2 Life-boat Nancy Lucy was launched. When near the sands the brigantine Primula of Istorp, was seen with heavy seas break- ing over her; the masts had gone by the board and her crew of eight were in considerable danger. To approach the wreck was attended with much risk, and it was only after three unsuccessful attempts that the men were rescued.

During the operation the sea dashed over both vessel and Life-boat, wetting everyone through. When the work of rescue was completed the Life-boat made for Yarmouth and the shipwrecked men were landed soon after midnight in an exhausted condition due to the cold and exposure. Caister was then made for, and when there was sufficient daylight the boat was hauled up.

ARDROSSAN, AYRSHIRE.—Late on the night of the 25th October the s.a.

Araucania of Glasgow stranded on the rooks known as the " Inches," outside Ardrossan harbour. The vessel had left dock with a cargo of coals for Genoa, and broke down shortly after putting to sea. The weather was com- paratively fine when the accident occurred, but towards morning the S.W. wind increased to a strong breeze, and the Life-boat James Stevens No. 8 was launched and took off part of the crew and landed them. The vessel lay in a bad position, and the weather, as the morning went on, got worse, the wind increasing to a gale and bringing up heavy breaking seas. As towards mid- day the position of the men on board was one of decided danger, the Life- boat was again launched and pro- ceeded to the steamer. On coming along- side, the task of taking off the captain and the remainder of the crew was one ef the utmost difficulty, heavy seas sweeping over the steamer to windward, and the rocks to leeward preventing the boat taking shelter. At length the rescue was accomplished, bat whilst the crew were being taken off a wave drove the boat against the wreck and stove her bows.

When the wreck was cleared it was found that the boat was almost unwork- able, the Coxswain therefore with good judgment, made no attempt to regain the harbour, but put about and with considerable skill beached her on the south beach. The service was an excel- lent one and resulted in the saving of twenty-three lives.

NEWHAVEN, SUSSEX.—At 7 o'clock on the morning of the 2nd November, a message was received from the Coast- guard, stating that a vessel was in dis- tress about four miles to the east of Newhaven. The signal was fired, and within a quarter of an hour the Life- boat was launched and proceeded to the place indicated, where they found the s.s. Millgate, of Manchester, riding with a heavy list to port, her cargo having shifted. There was a moderate S.W.

gale blowing, with a heavy sea, and at the request of the Captain, the Life- boat stood by. Half an hour later, the position of the ten persons on board be- came perilous and all were taken into the boat. She then stood by the steamer for another hour to see whether it would be possible to save her, but suddenly the vessel turned completely over and foundered. The Life-boat then returned to Newhaven, and landed the rescued men. This was a good service, in a heavy sea, and smartly performed, the boat behaving very well indeed and the Committee of Management granted an additional reward to each of the crew.

ST. ANDREW'S, FIFESHIRE.- -A mode- rate easterly gale was blowing on the 3rd November, and with the flood-tide the sea increased considerably. During the afternoon two fishing boats, belong- ing to St. Andrew's, which had been waiting for the tide, were observed in a position of considerable danger, and as any attempt to come into harbour would be attended with great risk, the Life-boat Louisa was launched and sent to stand by them. A man was placed on each of the boats, and life-belts were lent to those already on board. A start was then made, the Life-boat remaining closely in attendance, in case the small crafts should be swamped. Consider- able difficulty was experienced, but hap- pily both boats reached shelter in safety, and the Life-boat was able to return ashore.

WEXFORD, IRELAND.—During a S.E.

gale on the 9th November signals of distress were seen in the direction of the Dogger Bank, and with all haste the Life-boat James Stevens No. 15 was launched to render assistance. When crossing the bar rough and broken seas were encountered and considerable difficulty was experienced in reaching the vessel owing to the set of the tide across the bank. The Life-boat went alongside the vessel, which proved to be the ketch Elizabeth, of Bude, and suc- ceeded in rescuing the crew of three hands, together with their dog, and landed them at the Life-boat station.

The ketch was bound from Saunders- foot to Wexford, and had a cargo of coal on board.

YARMOUTH, NORFOLK. — The Yar- mouth Life-boat men were exposed for more than eleven hours to the fury of a strong S.S.E. gale and heavy sea, in connection with the wreck of the barque Erna, of Arendal, which became un- manageable when off Yarmouth, on the llth November. The barque was bound from Kramfors, Sweden, to Yarmouth, with a cargo of timber, and had practi- cally reached her destination when mis- fortune overtook her. About 10.30 A.M.

her anchors parted, and she commenced to drive towards the beach. The Life- boat John BurcJi was promptly launched, and shortly after she reached the barque a tug also arrived. Communication was effected, and an attempt made to tow the distressed vessel clear, but in the gale which was raging and the strong ebb tide, the vessel took charge, and both vessel and tug, with the Life-boat in attendance, drifted towards the Bar- ber Sands. Happily they cleared the sands, but the tug being unable to hold the barque, they drifted eleven miles up the coast. In the evening, when the wind had moderated somewhat, and the tide had turned, another tug went to the vessel, and she was brought back to the Yarmouth Roads. An attempt was made to enter the harbour—it was then shortly after 9 P.M.—but the hawsers were carried away, and before anything further could be done, the barque stranded on the North Sand, and even- tually became a total wreck. Directly she stranded, the Erna commenced to bump heavily ; the Life-boat, therefore, without delay, took off eight of the crew and landed them about 10 P.M. on the north beach. Four hours later, when the men were somewhat rested, the Life-boat was re-launched, and taken back to her station, having performed an excellent service.

AEKLOW, co. WICKLOW.—On Sunday morning, the 12th November, the schooner Minnie Coles, of Chester, with a cargo of coal from Kuncorn, arrived off Arklow harbour, and was compelled, owing to the heavy seas, to anchor about a mile outside. During the after- noon an easterly gale sprang up and increased considerably. About 10 P.M.

signals of distress were noticed from the schooner, and steps were immediately taken to launch the Life-boat Frances and Charlotte. In the heavy gale the efforts of the crew to pull the boat out of harbour proved unavailing, a rope from the shore was then made fast and the boat towed by many willing hands to the end of pier ; here very heavy seas were encountered, the boat being con- tinually driven back, but after repeated efforts the boat was got clear, and after a hard struggle reached the distressed schooner. They found that her anchors were dragging and that the heavy waves broke continuously over her. By the aid of ropes the crew, four in number, were rescued and conveyed in safety to Arklow.

SWAXAGE, DORSET.—A telephone mes- sage was received about 9.15 A.M. on the 13th November, stating that a small yacht was riding off Winspit, about a mile to the east of St. Alban's Head, with a man on board and that the Life- boat was wanted. A whole N.E. gale was blowing and the sea was very heavy.

The Life-boat William Erie was launched and proceeded to the place indicated, and there found a small cutter yacht named the Florinda in distress, her sails having blown away in the gale. Soon after rescuing the man the wind veered to west, the Coxswain therefore decided to try and save the vessel; he accordingly took her in tow and brought her safely to Swanage.

SUNDERLAND, DURHAM.—During the evening of the 14th November the s.s.

Mary Ada Short, of Sunderland, whilst attempting to enter the harbour, became unmanageable and drove ashore behind the old South Pier. At the request of the owners the South Outlet Life-boat Richard and Nellie Hodges was launched to assist the tugs in salving the vessel.

The Life-boat was launched about 11.30 P.M., and some four hours later the stranded vessel was fortunately refloated. The weather at the time of the casualty was rough, a gale blowing from E.N.E.

HAYLE, CORNWALL.—The schooner Welcome Home, of Plymouth, was observed about 7 A.M. on the 19th November running for Hayle in an E.N.E. gale, and when attempting to cross the bar she stranded. The assembly signal for the Life-boat crew was at once fired, and within twelve minutes the Life-boat E. F. Harrison was launched and on her way to the rescue—a very smart piece of work. The schooner was bound from Garston to Hayle with a cargo of coal when disaster overtook her, and her crew were disinclined at first to leave their craft. They asked the Coxswain of the Life-boat to stand by them, and this was done. In the mean- time two of the men on board took the ship's boat, but the great risk they incurred in the heavy sea prevented them from attempting to land. Shortly after the remaining men decided to abandon their craft, and having been taken into the Life-boat, she picked up the other two, and all five were conveyed in safety to Hayle..