A strong S.E. gale sprang up on the 29th July, and at 5 P.M. information was received by telephone from Hurlstone signal- station that a boat was in distress. The crew of the Life-boat George Leicester were summoned and in seven minutes the Life-boat was afloat. Shortly after- wards another message was received stating the boat in distress had been picked up by a yacht, and that the services of the Life-boat would not be required. Signals were made to recall the boat, but about this time the cox- swain observed a small yacht—the Pastime, of Bristol—flying signals of distress. The Life-boat proceeded to her, took her in tow and brought her into safety. Another message was then received reporting that the yacht which was towing the first mentioned boat had had her mast carried away. The Life- boat was at ou.ce sent to their assistance, but before she reached them a passenger steamer took them in tow for Minehead.

The Life-boat returned under canvas and on the way picked up and towed in a small pleasure boat that was unable to make the harbour..