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..