GORLESTON, SUFFOLK.—At 8.10 A.M. on the 16th June the Coastguard re- ported that a steamer was ashore on the south beach. The crew of the No. 2 Life-boat Leicester were assembled and the boat launched. As quickly as possible she proceeded to the vessel, which proved to be the s.s. Ferguslie, of Glasgow, bound from Greenhithe to Methil. In the thick fog she had collided with another vessel, and as she was leaking badly the captain beached her for safety. The Life-boatmen were engaged to try and salve her. A con- siderable part of the cargo of cement was jettisoned by them, and they also manned the pumps. Late in the day communication was effected between the vessel and two steam drifters, and about 7 P.M. they succeeded in getting her off and towed her into the river for repairs. At 7.40 P.M. the Leicester was back at her station and again' ready for service.

FISHGUARD, PEMBROKESHIRE. — At about 8.30 AM. on the 7th July the Coxswain of the Life-boat observed signals of distress flying from a ketch on the east side of Fishguard Bay, near the-Needles Rock. There was a fresh N.N.W. breeze and heavy ground sea at the time. The Life-boat was at once launched and proceeded to the ketch, which proved to be the Esmeralda, of Milford. On going alongside, the captain informed the Coxswain that the vessel's sails had blown away and that he was unable to get into a safe anchorage, but he was desirous of saving his craft rather than leaving her. An agreement was come to by which the Life-boatmen undertook if possible to save the vessel, and with the assistance of a tug they succeeded in getting the ketch to a safe anchorage in Fishguard Bay.

ROBIN HOOD'S BAY, YORKSHIRE.— The salmon coble Olive Branch, belong- ing to Robin Hood's Bay, was overtaken by tempestuous weather on the 8th July when at sea. The storm arose soon after midnight and the N.E. wind in- creased until it was blowing a gale.

Soon after 9 A.M. it was considered advisable to send assistance to the men on board the coble and the Life-boat Mary Ann Lockwood was launched. The Life-boat reached the coble at about 9.40 A.M. and took off the crew of two men and landed them in safety at 10.25 A.M.

SKEGNESS, LINCOLNSHIRE.—On the evening of the 11th July the ketch Darnet, of Maldon, was anchored between the Knocksand Bank and the Main when she parted from her anchor and drifted on to the sand. Later she floated off the sand, but went on to the Main near Gibraltar Point. The captain hoisted a signal of distress, which was seen by the Coastguard, who re- ported it to the Coxswain of the Life- boat at 8 A.M on the 12th July.

The Life-boat Samuel Lewis was promptly launched and proceeded to the ketch, and on arrival the captain asked the Coxswain to remain until high water to see if the vessel would float, and if not, to take him and his crew of three men ashore. The Life-boatmen did as requested, but the vessel remained aground and eventually became a total wreck ; the crew of four men were there- fore landed.

FORMBY LANCASHIRE.—On the morn- ing of the 12th July the schooner Alert, of Falmouth, whilst working down Channel, bound for Truro with coal, was seen to miss stays, and before the crew could wear ship she struck on Taylor's Bank. The Life-boat John and Henrietta was launched to her assist- ance and stood by her until about 3 P.M., when she floated off and came to anchor.

The captain then stated that he was in no danger, and thanked the Life-boatmen for their services ; she then returned to her station, arriving at 3.45 P.M. During this service there was a fresh N.N.W. wind blowing with a moderate sea.

NEWHAVEN, SUSSEX.—During a strong W.S.W. breeze at about 7.30 P.M. on the 21st July a ketch was observed trying to make the harbour; she missed stays, drifted to eastward, and struck the bar just off the east pier. The crew of the Life-boat Michael Henry were assembled and the boat launched to the assistance of the distressed vessel. On arrival they found the crew making preparations to leave her, but at the request of the captain a hawser was taken to a tug which had also come to their assistance. The boat then stood by the vessel until 10.30 P.M., when the tug succeeded in getting her off and took her into harbour. The vessel was the ketch Hawthorn, of St. Servan, and was bound from Dunkirk to Brest with a cargo.

POOLBEG, Co. DUBLIN.—The Life-boat Richard Cresswell was called out between 6 and 7 P.M. on the 22nd July to the assistance of a small boat named the Hawk, at the mouth of the River Liffey.

The Life-boat was launched and the rescue carried out in an excellent man- ner in the presence of hundreds of spectators. There was a strong W.S.W. wind and moderate sea when the Coast- guard reported a small boat was in diffi- culties. It was seen that she was on a lee shore, and the crew of the Life-boat were promptly summoned and the boat launched. On reaching the boat, which had three men in her, the Life-boat anchored and stood by them for a time, waiting to see if the wind would drop.

At 8.15 the Coxswain considered it desirable to rescue them, and taking the boat in tow conveyed her and her occu- pants into safety.

MARGATE, KENT.—In response to a message, received through the Coast- guard, stating that a shipwrecked crew were taking refuge on the Long Sand Light-vessel, the No. 2 Life-boat Civil Service No. 1 was launched at 6.55 P.M. on the 22nd July. There was a fresh S.W. gale at the time and the sea was very rough. At 11.30 P.M. the boat reached the Light-vessel and there found the crew of the ketch Francis, of London, their vessel having been totally wrecked on the Long Sand whilst bound from Antwerp. As soon as the vessel stranded they took to their boat and made for the Light-vessel which they reached in safety. The men were, on the arrival of the Life-boat, at once taken on board and she made for home, arriving at 11 A.M., having been at sea upwards of sixteen hours.

PEEL, ISLE OF MAN.—At 11 A.M. on the 25th July during a moderate N.E. gale the Coxswain of the Life-boat May- hew Medwin observed a vessel in distress in Peel Bay. The crew of the Life-boat were assembled very smartly and the boat launched. They found the yacht Gala, of Bangor, which was running for shelter to Peel Harbour, in imminent risk of stranding on a lee shore. There were eight persons on board, and the owner requested the Coxswain to try and save the vessel as well as her occu- pants. The Life-boat returned to the breakwater, obtained two hawsers, and making one fast to a bollard returned to the vessel. Having secured everything on board, part of the Life-boat's crew boarded the yacht, weighed her anchor and hauled her off the lee shore. A large number of persons on the breakwater then manned the hawser and the vessel was hauled into safety at the inner end of the breakwater and at high water was moored in the Harbour.

YOUGHAL, Co. CORK.—During the local regatta which was held on the the 29th July, the S.W. wind freshened to a moderate gale and the sea became rough and heavy. Several of the com- peting boats found the seas too much and had to retire. The yacht Savourna, when near the eastern point where the sea was very heavy, touched the outer point of a reef of rocks and before the sail could be taken in she was carried right over the reef where it was impos- sible to extricate her. It was at once decided to launch the Life-boat Marianne L. Hay and she proceeded as quickly as possible to the scene of the accident.

On arrival it was found that the yacht was considerably damaged, but the hull was protected by the surrounding rocks.

As it was not possible to do anything owing to the falling tide, the five persons on board decided to abandon her for the night and the Life-boat landed them at Youghal. A tug was then sent for and next day at high water salved the vessel.

LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK. At 9 A.M. On the 2nd August a heavy squall from N.E. accompanied by heavy rain blew over Lowestoft and caught the fleet of shrimp boats whilst at sea. As their position was one of considerable danger the No. 2 Life-boat Stock Exchange was launched to their assistance. Owing to the severity of the squall which de- veloped into a N.E. gale, the boats were compelled to run for Southwold, about 12 miles distant for shelter. The Life- boat followed and on coming up with them accompanied them into port which was reached fortunately without loss of life. The Life-boat remained at South- wold until the afternoon, when she was towed back to her station by a tug.

GORLESTON, SUFFOLK.—At 10.40 A.M. on the 2nd August, during a moderate E.N.E. gale with heavy sea, the Coast- guard reported that a disabled shrimp boat was driving ashore about a mile to the southward. The crew of the No. 1 Life-boat Mark Lane were quickly mus- tered and the boat launched. The Life- boat proceeded in tow of a tug until they got into shallow water, where she anchored, and veered down to the craft.

The occupant of the boat being uncon- scious, two of the Life-boat crew jumped into the boat and assisted him into the Life-boat, where restoratives were ap- plied, which happily revived him. The damaged boat was then made fast, and in tow of the tug conveyed to harbour.

This service being performed on a Bank Holiday it was witnessed by a very large number of spectators, who loudly cheered the crew on their return.

The boat was the Lord Clyde, belong- ing to Yarmouth.

CLACTON-ON-SEA, ESSEX.—A telephone message from the Maplin Light-house at 5.30 A.M. on the 3rd August reported that the Swin Middle Light-vessel was making signals for assistance. The Life-boat Albert Edward was speedily launched, and when proceeding through the Swin Spitway the Coxswain observed a barque on the East Barrow Sand.

He made for her and found she was the Magnat, of Langesund, bound from Brevig to London with a cargo of ice.

The boats of H.M.S. Vindictive had already transferred the captain's wife and two children to a tug which was also standing by. The Coxswain offered his services, but the captain of the Magnat decided, the vessel's back being already broken, to abandon her. The master and remaining men, eight in number, were taken into the Life-boat, which conveyed them to the tug, and the Life-boat then made for home.

ST. DAVID'S, PEMBROKESHIRE.—The steamer Langton Grange, of London, a vessel of upwards of nine thousand tons register, belonging to the Houlder Line, stranded during a dense fog on the 5th August on the North Bishop Rocks.

Her signals of distress were heard at 3.30 A.M. and as quickly as possible the Life-boat Gem was despatched. The weather was very calm with a dense fog, and not knowing at that time the exact position of the wreck a somewhat pro- tracted search had to be made before she was discovered. On getting along- side the Coxswain boarded the vessel and the captain asked him to stand by her.

After three hours the persons on board elected to remain, and as by that time there were several other steamers in attendance the Life-boat returned to her station arriving at soon after noon.

YARMOUTH, NORFOLK.—On the 7th August in fine weather the Coastguard reported that a fishing-boat was aground on the South Scroby Shoal, and the Life-boat John Burch was launched. On reaching the vessel, which proved to be the Emily, of Yarmouth, the Coxswain found that her trawl had fowled a large anchor and being unable to clear it the tide had driven the vessel on to the sand.

The Life-boat rendered valuable assist- ance in getting the vessel clear, and having saved the net assisted the vessel into harbour and landed the crew of four hands.

CAISTER, NORFOLK. — During mode- rate but very thick weather on the 8th August, the s.s. Tarnholm, of Copen- hagen, bound from Dunkirk to New- castle, stranded on the Barber Sands opposite the Life-boat shed. She was observed at about 6 P.M. and the No. 2 Life-boat Nancy Lucy was launched.

On reaching the vessel it was ascertained that there were twenty persons on board, including the captain's wife and five children, but it was not considered necessary to take them off the vessel as it was hoped she would float on the next high tide. At the request of the captain the Life-boat stood by in case of emer- gency, but at 2 A.M. next morning she came off the sand and the Life-boat returned to her station.

KINGSTOWN, Co. DUBLIN.—The pas- senger steamer Duke of Abercorn, of Dublin, when returning from Bray Regatta on the evening of the 10th August stranded in a dense fog on the south-west corner of Dalkey Island.

The information of the accident was telephoned to Kingstown, and as there were about 250 persons on board the two Life-boats Hannah Pickard and Dunleary were despatched to the scene.

Before they arrived, however, most of those on board had managed to get to the shore, and their services were not required for life-saving. The No. 2 boat returned without delay, but the Hannah Pickard helped to get the vessel afloat by taking out an anchor and cable, as there was no other boat avail- able. ; the Life-boatmen also went on board the steamer, and when the tide flowed they hove her off.

NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE.—During rough and squally weather in the early morning of the 13th August informa- tion was received that a flat was ashore in the Rock Channel. The crew of the steam Life-boat Queen were assembled and the boat proceeded to the position indicated. They found the flat Bessie, of Liverpool, on the North Bank of the Channel, in a dangerous position and bumping heavily. There were two men who were rescued, and shortly after- wards the vessel sank, becoming a total wreck. The vessel at the time of the disaster was bound for Holyhead with a cargo of coal.

HOYLAKE, CHESHIRE, and FORMBY, LANCASHIRE.—On the afternoon of the 18th August the steamer Soldier Prince, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, belonging to the Prince Line and bound to Manchester, stranded on the Askew Spit. There was a strong N.W. breeze and the sea was rough, and in response to her signals the Life-boats John and Henrietta from Formby, the Hannah Fawsett Ben- nett from Hoylake and the steam Life- boat Queen from New Brighton put off to her assistance. On the arrival of the latter she remained for a time, but then finding that the other two Life-boats would be able to render all necessary help she returned to her station.

The Formby boat was the first to reach the distressed vessel, and seven passengers, including a lady and two young girls, were at once transferred to the boat, which made for the shore and landed them in safety. As the vessel was in a dangerous position and the weather threatening, the Life-boat re- turned to the steamer and in company with the Hoylake Life-boat stood by whilst efforts were made to salve the vessel. Shortly before midnight tugs succeeded in towing the vessel clear, and as she was able to proceed on her voyage the two Life-boats returned to their respective stations.

BERWICK - ON - TWEED, NORTHUMBER- LAND.—At about 6 P.M. on the 25th August several large herring boats and a yacht were to be seen making for port, and two miles N.E. of the pier head the yacht was dismasted. A nasty sea was running and it was blowing very fresh from the north—at times a moderate gale with growing sea on the bar. The signal was at once fired and the Lifeboat Matthew Simpson launched.

Two tugs were at the mouth of harbour, and one of them proceeded to the yacht and took her in tow. When crossing the bar the tow rope carried away and she nearly came to grief.

Fortunately another rope was obtained, and eventually the tug, after towing her out again to get sea room, suc- ceeded in bringing her in, the Life-boat in the meantime standing by on the bar ready for emergencies. The fishing- boats also were brought in, several incurring great risk. The last one to enter did so at 9.30 P.M. after dark, and had a very narrow escape from being wrecked on Colt Bat. She took a heavy sea when just to windward of it and the tug's crew thought the tow rope had parted. The Life-boat dashed to her assistance, finding that the rope still held and she got in without further adventure.

HOYLAKE, CHESHIRE.—A few minutes after 8 P.M. on the 29th August the Coastguard on duty reported signals of distress on the West Hoyle Bank, and the Life-boat Hannah Fawsett Bennett was promptly launched. She proceeded to the Bank where she found the sloop Charming Nancy, of Cardigan, in a sinking condition. The Life-boat rescued the two men on board with considerable difficulty as there was a moderate northerly gale blowing at the time and the sea was heavy. Both men were in an exhausted condition when the Life- boat landed them at Hoylake at about midnight.

The Vicar of Hoylake (the Rev. Francis Sanders, M.A., F.S.A.) was informed of the rescue, and although he was in bed at the time, he got up, proceeded to the Life-boathouse and announced that he would hold a thanks- giving service for the rescue of the men.

The service, which was very simple, was attended by several thousand people who had assembled.

YEALM RIVER, DEVONSHIRE. — The Coastguard on duty on Wembury Cliffs soon after dark on the 29th August saw a small light on the " Mewstone," and thinking that a boat might be in difficulties, reported the matter to the Coxswain of the Life-boat Michael Smart, as in the strong westerly breeze it not being safe for a small boat to put to sea. After consultation it was decided to launch the boat, and at 10.20 P.M. she proceeded to sea. They found a small boat sheltering in a cove on the lee side of the island with one man in her, his two companions having landed and tried to attract attention by striking matches. The Life-boat rescued them from their unpleasant position and returned to harbour with the small boat in tow.

TYNEMOUTH, NORTHUMBERLAND.—On the 31st August a fishing coble of South Shields had been out salmon fishing, when the N.E. wind freshened to the force of a strong breeze and the sea became heavy. In attempting to return to port the oars were broken and the two men in the boat were obliged to anchor. Seeing that the boat was in danger the Life-boat J. McGonnel Hussey was despatched to her assistance and brought both the boat and her occupants into safety.

RUNSWICK, YORKSHIRE.-—In a mode- rate westerly breeze with a growing sea on the evening of the 2nd September, the services of the Life-boat were called for to assist two of the fishing cobles belonging to Staithes. A telegram from Staithes stated that the boats had been warned that it was impossible to attempt to land at that place and that they were making for Runswick. The crew of the Life-boat were at once mustered and the boat launched at 8.30 P.M. She pro- ceeded to sea, and there awaited the cobles, which she towed into safety.

WALTON - ON - NAZE, ESSEX. — At 5.45 A.M. on the 4th September the Coast- guard received a telephonic message from the Gunfleet Light-house, stating that a schooner was on the sands.

Without delay the Life-boat James Stevens No. 14 proceeded under sail and motor to her assistance. On reaching the edge of the sand, the water was so shoal that it was not possible for the Life - boat to get alongside, or, indeed, anywhere near her. Several of the Life-boatmen therefore entered the water and waded to the vessel. She proved to be the brigantine Alroy, of Hull, with a crew of eight hands, bound to Gravesend with a cargo of coal. After consulting the Coxswain, the captain employed the Life-boatmen to try and get the vessel off. Most of the crew went aboard, and all then set to work to lay out kedges and to jettison the cargo.

They continued to work until high water about 3 P.M., but the vessel, although she moved a little, did not float. More cargo was disposed of, and about 3 A.M.

on the morning of the 5th idem the vessel floated. In the meantime the wind, which was W.N.W., had freshened, and it was found that the vessel, due to heavy bumping, was leaking badly.

Some of the Life-boatmen were therefore requested to remain on board and assist at the pumps, while the remainder accompanied her in the boat until Gravesend was reached in safety. The Life-boat then left for Walton, where they arrived at about 10.30 P.M., the men having rendered valuable assistance in saving the vessel and her crew.

FRASERBURGH, ABERDEENSHIRE.—A northerly gale of extraordinary violence for the season of the year was experi- enced at Fraserburgh on the 7th Sep- tember, and the Life-boat Anna Maria Lee, after performing a gallant rescue, was for some time in considerable jeopardy. Shortly before 1 P.M. the fishing-boat, Zodiac, of Buckie, was making for the harbour when she was swept past the entrance, and before help could be given her was thrown on the rocks at the back of the south breakwater. The alarm was quickly given, and both the Life-boat crew and the rocket apparatus were smartly on the scene. The Life-boat promptly put to sea, but before she could reach the vessel communication had been obtained by rocket and line. The crew of the vessel however seeing that the Life- boat was approaching, waited until she was skilfully manoeuvred alongside by the Coxswain, and by this means the whole of the crew—seven in number—were rescued. After taking the men on board the Life-boat started on her return journey, but in the shallow, broken water she could make no head- way. The best efforts of the men were in vain, and the boat was gradually driven to leeward, being constantly en- gulfed by the waves and lost to the view of the anxious watchers on shore. The harbour tug-boat put to sea, but as soon as she left' the shelter of the harbour she met a terrific sea which washed over her so constantly that she was obliged to return. Fears began to be enter- tained for the safety of the Life-boat and her occupants, as it was seen that she was drifting slowly towards the shore, where the breakers were running mountains high. The Coxswain saw his danger, and casting anchor, set sail, when to the great relief of everyone, the boat made some headway. In the meanwhile the steam-drifter, Lively, of Buckie—CAPTAIN ALEXANDER THOMSON, Master—got up steam and bravely put out to assist the Life-boatmen, who by this time were becoming exhausted by their arduous struggle. On reaching the Life-boat she was taken in tow and brought into harbour, the greatest praise being given by all for the gallantry displayed.

The next day the Harbour Com- missioners made a public presentation of 25Z. to the master and crew of the steam-drifter, Lively, as a token of their recognition and appreciation of the valuable services rendered by them to the Fraserburgh Life-boat under trying and difficult circumstances.

At the Meeting of the Committee of Management next fallowing, they be- stowed the silver Second Service Clasp upon the Coxswain, ANDREW NOBLE, the Silver Medal having been conferred upon him for another gallant service as recently as the 30th June. To the master of the Lively was presented the thanks of the Institution inscribed on vellum and framed, and to each member of the Life-boat's crew, including the Coxswain, an additional monetary reward was made.

STAITHES, YORKSHIRE. — During a thick fog on the 11th September signals of distress were seen in the direction of the Cowbar Steel. One of the cobles put off, but found that it was not pos- sible to approach the vessel which had stranded on the Steel. She returned ashore and reported the matter, and as there was a rough sea the Life-boat James Gowland was launched. On reaching the vessel the Life-boatmen were engaged to try and save her. An anchor was laid out and eventually the vessel was floated. She proved to be the steamer Staithes, of Jarrow, in ballast.

WHITBY, YORKSHIRE.—On the even- ing of the 12th September fourteen of the fishing-boats belonging to Whitby went out to fish. Later the wind fresh- ened considerably from N.N.E. and bad weather followed, causing them to make for port again. About midnight, when four of the boats returned, the sea was growing fast, and the Coxswain con- sidered it would be prudent for the No. 2 Life-boat, John Fielden, to proceed to the help of the other incoming boats.

The boat was rowed out, and between midnight and 5 A.M. escorted nine craft into safety. Information was then received that the remaining boat had put into Staithes for safety, and the Life-boat returned to her moorings.

BANFF, BANFFSHIRE.—At about midnight on the 12th-13th September a telephone message was received from Gardenstown stating that the sailing boat Artistic of that place had struck on the rocks off the harbour, and the assistance of the Life-boat was required.

The crew of the Life-boat George and Mary Berrey were assembled, and without loss of time the boat was launched at Banff Harbour, arriving where the casualty had occurred a little after 2 A.M. It subsequently appeared that when the vessel struck the seven men on board jumped on to the rock for safety, and were in this position when the Life-boat reached them. There was a strong N.E. wind blowing with a heavy sea, and in order to get in touch with the endangered men the Life-boat- men were obliged to use a line and bring the boat broadside on to the rock.

By this means the men were rescued, one at a time.

GREENORE, Co. LOUTH.—At 6.20A.M. on the 17th September the Life-boat Sir Arthur Blackwood was launched in response to signals of distress from a steamer. There was a thick fog at the time and on arriving on the scene of the casualty the Life-boat found the passenger and cargo steamer, Galtee More, of Dublin, aground about half a mile from the Haulbowline Light-house.

She was bound at the time from Holy- head to Greenore with a general cargo.

Another steamer also went to her assistance and took off some of the passengers and tried ineffectually to tow her clear. The Life-boat then stood by the steamer until she was able with her own engines on the flood tide to get off the sands.

CAISTER, NORFOLK.—During a strong W.N.W. breeze, accompanied by a rough sea in the early morning of the 21st September, the Coastguard reported that signals of distress were being made from the middle part of the Cockle Sands. It was then 4.10 A.M., and with great promptness the crew of the No. 1 Life-boat Covent Garden were assembled and the boat launched. The vessel proved to be the brigantine Parthenia, of Yarmouth, bound from Hartlepool to Lowestoft with coal; she being then under water and the crew of six hands taking refuge in the rigging.

From this critical position they were rescued by the Life-boat together with their dog, which they had humanely taken with them to the rigging when the vessel sank. One of the men was in a very exhausted condition when saved, being seventy years of age, and after being given restoratives was conveyed to the Sailors' Home at Yarmouth for treatment. The weather during this service was cold and the Life-boatmen suffered somewhat as, in the hurry to get the Life-boat away promptly, they did not stop to fully clothe them- selves.

YARMOUTH, NORFOLK.—The Life-boat John Burch was launched at 5.30 A.M. on the 22nd September, in a choppy sea and fresh S.E. wind, to the assist- ance of the barge Lily, of Bye, which stranded to the south of the Britannia Pier whilst bound to Grimsby. On arriving alongside the vessel the Life- boatmen were employed by the captain to get the vessel off, and with assistance of a tug and by laying out anchors the vessel and her crew of six hands were saved.

WHITBURN, DURHAM.—The steamer Veering, of Copenhagen, bound from Rotterdam to the Tyne, in ballast, stranded on the rocks off Whitburn in a dense fog on the night of the 23rd September. Information reached the Coxswain at about 11.30 P.M., and the Life-boat William and Charles was launched by midnight. The master of the vessel requested the Coxswain to remain alongside in order that he might see if the vessel would float on the flood tide. Owing to the density of the fog and the swell the Coxswain considered it his duty to do so and remained until 8.30 A.M. As the vessel was then still on the rocks it was decided to abandon her, and twenty of the crew were taken into the Life- boat which landed them at 9 A.M., at the same time towing in one of the ship's boats containing some of their clothing, etc., and the remainder of the crew, two in number.

BUCKIE, BANFFSHIBE.—Shortly after 11 A.M. on the 5th October a small boat was observed about four miles to the N.E.of Buckie Harbour, evidently in dis- tress. By aid of glasses it was seen that the sail had been blown away and that the occupant was holding up his jacket as a distress signal, whilst the boat was drifting in a N.E. direction. The crew of the Life-boat Maria Stephenson were called out and the boat promptly launched. There was a moderate S. gale blowing with a choppy sea, but within forty-five minutes of the assembly signal being fired, the Life-boat reached the boat. It was found that the craft was the line fishing boat The Boy, of Fin- dochty, with the owner—a man between sixty-five and seventy years of age—on board. He was taken into the Life-boat in a very exhausted condition and his boat taken in tow. Another boat which was labouring heavily was at this time kept under observation until she was in safety, and then the Life-boat towed The Boy into Findochty Harbour, which is about three miles to the eastward of Buckie. The Life-boat then returned to her station, arriving about 2 P.M.

STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS.—On the evening of the 4th October the steamer Bap, of Lillesand, Norway, when making for Stornoway for coal, struck the Chicken Rock and was beached in Branahuie Bay. The master of the steamer proceeded on the morning of the 5th idem to Stornoway to obtain assistance, leaving twelve men on board.

Towards midday the wind freshened, and the Life-boat Sarah Pilkington was launched and proceeded to her, but before she could reach the steamer the wind changed to N.W. and blew with great force. The men on board were rescued, the decks of the steamer at high water being practically submerged.

The return journey to Stornoway was very trying, as the wind at times blew with hurricane force, accompanied with blinding rain and great cold. The boat reached her station at 7 P.M.

GREENCASTLE, Co. DONEGAL.—The schooner Laura Griffith,bound from Port- madoc to Sunderland with a cargo of slates, was observed at anchor in a dangerous position near the Tuns Bank on the 5th October. As the weather was very threatening and the sea heavy, the Life-boat Brittan Willis was launched to her assistance and landed the four men on board, returning to her station about 8.30 P.M.

STROMNESS, ORKNEY ISLANDS.—On the morning of the 5th October the steam trawler Ocean Prince, of Aber- deen, outward bound from Aberdeen, was making for Stromness Harbour with damaged boiler, when she ran aground on the Point of Ness, near Stromness. The vessel and crew were in no immediate danger, for the weather was fine and the beach comparatively flat. Attempts were made to refloat the vessel, but to no purpose. The men resolved to stay on board. In the evening a gale sprang up from the S.W., and the crew became alarmed.

They burned flares and made other signals of distress. The sea was very rough and the night very dark, with heavy showers of rain. The motor Life-boat John A. Hay set out and soon reached the scene. With considerable difficulty the crew of the trawler, nine men in all, were taken aboard, the sea washing over the Life-boat. The crew were landed safely at Stromness. At 8.30 P.M. and later in the evening a request was made for the Life-boat to stand by the vessel, as it was feared that she would drive off at high water and become a total wreck. At midnight the weather had improved a little, and the Life-boat was again despatched to the vessel with her crew. The men were put on board, and the Life-boat stood by until 3.30 A.M. At that time the vessel had not floated, the men were therefore taken into the Life-boat, which again conveyed them to Stromness.

The motor fitted in the Life-boat was of great assistance on both occasions, and great difficulty would have been experi- enced in reaching the vessel had the boat been without it.

ARBROATH, FORFARSHIRE.—The fishing yawl Lizzie and Annie, oi Arbroath, was returning to port from the fishing grounds about midday on the 7th October, when owing to the strong S.E. wind and heavy sea it was realized that both the boat and her crew would be in considerable danger The Life-boat James Stevens No. 13 was therefore launched at 12.15 P.M., and stood by her -whilst she crossed the bar life-belts being given to the three men to wear until out of danger. The fishing-boat got into harbour at 1.40 P.M FORMBY, LANCASHIRE.—On the after noon of the 13th October the Coxswain )f the Life-boat John and Henrietta observed a steamer take the ground on ,he Burbo Bank. The sea was rough it the time and appeared to make a ;lean breach over her. The Life-boat- men were assembled, and without loss of time the boat proceeded to her assistance. She proved to be the steamer Gape Wrath,, of Glasgow, bound 'or Cork with a cargo of coal. The master declined to leave his vessel and as she was in a bad position the Cox- swain decided to stand by her. He remained until 7.30, when the wind Slaving changed the vessel got off on the flood tide. The Life-boat then returned to her station, arriving at 9.30 P.M.

THE MUMBLES, GLAMORGANSHIRE.— During a strong W.S.W. gale and heavy sea on the 15th October signals of distress were seen on the French schooner Clara, and about the same time a tug reported that the Life-boat was required. The Coxswain of the Life-boat Charlie Medland at once assembled his crew and proceeded to the schooner, which was dragging her anchor. Having established communi- cation, the master's wife and child were taken into the boat, but the crew ref used to leave their vessel. The boat then returned to her station, landing the two persons at 4 P.M.

NORTH DEAL, KENT.—The Life-boat Charles Dibdin was launched at 11.10 P.M. on 18th October in response to a message stating that a vessel was on fire near the fairway buoy. Owing to the fog prevailing some time was lost before the Life-boat could find the vessel, but on arrival they found the crew of three hands in a very small dinghy standing by her. The Life-boat and dinghy remained near the vessel until she sank, and then the Life-boat took the dinghy in tow and proceeded to Ramsgate. The vessel on fire was the motor-boat Lethe, of Ramsgate.