At about 4: P.M. on 10th February informa- tion was received from fishermen that the motor fishing boat Morning Star, with a crew of three on board, including John Campbell, the Life-boat Coxswain, was two hours overdue. A strong S.E.

breeze was blowing with a moderate sea, and the weather was very cold. As no trace of the boat could be seen it was evident that some mishap had befallen her, and the Motor Life-boat J. and W.

was despatched to search. She found the boat, disabled by engine trouble, eight miles north of Portpatrick, drift- ing about helplessly with night coming on. The Life-boat took the Morning Star in tow, and brought her safely to harbour. The Second Coxswain had charge of the Life-boat, and the Branch Chairman was on board.—Rewards, £9 19s. Qd..