— During a strong northerly gale on the 17th July, a telegram was received from the Coast- j guard reporting that a vessel was in distress one and a half miles to the north of Flamborough Head. The crew of the No. 2 Life-boat MattJieio Middle- wood were at once assembled, and the ! | boat proceeded to the vessel, which proved to be the s.s. Eider, of New- castle. The Life-boat stood by the steamer and assisted to tow her into safety. At the time of the casualty there were eight men 011 board..