GOUHDON AND JOHNSHAVBN, KlN- CARDINESHIRE. — A large number of fishing-boats belonging to Gourdon went off to fish on the morning of the 15th April, but had to return on account of the E.S.E. gale which came on suddenly.

The Life-boat Theophiltu Sidney Echalas was sent out from Gourdon at 9 A.M. to warn the small crab-fishing boats not to attempt to enter the harbour on account of the heavy sea, and they therefore made for Johnshaven. Ten other larger fishing-boats decided to enter Gourdon Harbour, and they were attended by the Life-boat, which was able to return ashore at 3 P.M.

When it was seen that the boats were approaching Johnshaven, the Life-boat Sarah Ann Holden was- launched and stood by the boats until all were in safety ; in some cases the Life-boatmen were placed on board the small craft and assisted in piloting them in..