Reported to the September and October Meetings of the Committee of Management.

September Meeting.

Broughty Ferry, Angus.—At 11.45 A.M. on the 18th June the honorary secretary received a telephone message that an aeroplane had been seen to fall into the water near No. 6 buoy, off Shanwell Sands. The motor life-boat John Ryburn was away within five minutes, and found that the steamer Charles Barrie had picked up the pilot, who had come down by parachute. He was uninjured, but suffering from shock, so the life-boat took him to Tayport, where an ambulance was waiting. The life-boat arrived back at her station at 1.15 P.M. The service was carried out in fine weather, and the sea was smooth.—Rewards, £4 16s.

Aldeburgh, Suffolk.—On the morning of the 22nd June the coxswain saw a yacht, about three and a half miles south of Aldeburgh, hoist a distress signal. A moderate west gale was blowing, and the sea was rough. As the motor life-boat was undergoing overhaul, the No. 2 pulling and sailing life-boat James Leath was launched, at 11.58 A.M. She found that the yacht was the Albion, of Burnham-on-Crouch, in difficulties owing to stress of weather.

The life-boat drew alongside and the yacht's crew of three jumped aboard her and asked to be landed. This was done, and then the life-boat returned to the yacht. As there was not suffi- cient water to get into Southwold harbour, some life-boatmen were put on board the yacht and both vessels made for Lowestoft, which was reached at 5.15 P.M. The life-boat returned to her station at 9.30 A.M. next day.— Property Salvage Case.

Dunbar, Haddingtonshire. — The steam trawler Pelagos, of Granton, ran ashore on South Carr rocks in a dense fog on the morning of the llth July, while returning to Granton from the North Sea fishing grounds. A moderate east breeze was blowing, and the sea was smooth. The motor life-boat George and Sarah Strachan was launched at 9.30 A.M., and found the Pelagos on the rocks about three miles east of North Berwick. She stood by until the trawler was refloated with the aid of a tug, and returned to her station at 4.15 P.M. She had been on service for nearly seven hours.—Rewards, £5.

The Lizard, Cornwall.—On the night of the llth July the steamer Runnel- stone, of London, ran aground under Hot Point in a dense fog. She was bound, in ballast, from London to Swansea, and carried a crew of twelve.

Her SOS signals were heard, and the motor life-boat Duke of York was launched to her help at 10.45 P.M. A light south wind was blowing and the sea was smooth, but the steamer's captain asked the life-boat to stand by, as he feared that with the rising tide the steame'r would sink. A signal was made for a tug, but before one arrived the steamer refloated under her own power on the flood tide. The life-boat accompanied her until the captain re- ported that she was not making any water, and then returned to her station.

She got back at 5 A.M.—Rewards, £16.

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire.—On the morning of the 12th July the Fraser- burgh coastguard telephoned that the watchman at Cairnbulg had reported a steam drifter ashore on Cairnbulg Briggs. The sea was smooth, with a light S.E. breeze, but a dense fog had settled, and the fishing fleet was due in from sea. A few minutes after the first call a message came that a fishing boat was ashore near Kinnaird.

The motor life-boat Lady Rothes was launched at 11.5 A.M. She found that the fishing boat, which had gone ashore near Kinnaird, had refloated, and that the drifter Ophirland, of Portknockie, had also been ashore, but she, too, had got off under her own power. The life-boat then went on to Cairnbulg and met the Fraserburgh steam drifter Sprig o' Heather, which had just re- floated. The life-boat escorted her into harbour, and returned to her station at 12.10 P.M.—Rewards, £5 3s.

Swanage, Dorset.—On the morning of the 13th July a visitor set out from Boscombe in a small boat with tHE object of rowing to Swanage. He had no knowledge of the tides and got into difficulties. At 3.20 P.M. he was seen by the Swanage coastguard between Peveril Ledge buoy and Durlston Head, but he was not then in danger. Later the weather became bad for a small boat, and the motor life-boat Thomas Markby was launched at 5.42 P.M. A strong S.W. breeze was now blowing, and a heavy ground swell was running.

About half-way between St. Aldhelm's Head and Anvil Point the boat was seen ashore on a most dangerous part of the coast. The man had tried to climb the cliffs, but had found it im- possible. The life-boat anchored and dropped in as near as possible, and then a line was got ashore by means of the line-throwing gun. The man made the line fast to the bow of his boat and the life-boat towed her off and took her back to Swanage. The life-boat arrived back at her station at 6.50 P.M.—Re- wards, £5 12s.

Sennen Cove, Cornwall.—The Brix- ham fishing boat Replete, with a crew of four, was trawling off the Wolf lighthouse on the night of the 14th July. She caught fire, and the crew, after trying to get the flames under control, had to abandon her in their small boat. The flames were seen from the shore, and the motor life-boat The Newbons was launched at 12.15 A.M. on the 15th. A moderate N.N.W. breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. The life-boat found the Replete ablaze from stem to stern. Her crew had gone on board another Brixham boat. They were transferred to the life-boat, which stood by until, at 4.30 A.M., the Replete sank. The men were then landed at Sennen and the life-boat returned to her station at 7 A.M. The skipper of the Replete wrote to the coxswain thanking the life-boat's crew—Re- wards, £15 8s. 6d.

Moelfre, Anglesey.—On the 15th July four visitors, two men and two women, put out in a small boat from Benllech.

A moderate S.W. breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. The boat soon got out of control and was carried away from land into rough water. Luckily, she was seen from the shore, and the motor life-boat G.W was launched to her help at 4.5 P.M. The life-boat came up with her about two and a half miles S.S.E. of the life-boat station, took her in tow and brought her back. The life-boat returned to her station at 4.50 P.M.—Rewards, £5 5s. 6d.

Dunbar, Haddingtonshire.—Late on the evening of the 18th July informa- tion was received that a small rowing boat, with a man and a woman on board, appeared to be unmanageable and was drifting out to sea with the strong ebb tide. A moderate westerly breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea and showers of rain. Darkness was setting in and it was decided to send the motor life-boat George and Sarah Strachan out before the boat was lost to sight. The life-boat got away at 9.24 P.M., came up with the boat about two and a half miles S.E. of Dunbar, and towed her back. The life-boat returned to her station at 10.30 P.M.

—Rewards, £9 8s.

St. Mary's, Scilly.—The motor life- boat Cunard was launched at 3.50 P.M.

on the 26th July, as the Bishop Rock lighthouse was making flag and rocket signals, but, owing to the misty weather, the flags could not be read. A strong W.N.W. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea. An urgent message for Trinity House was thrown to the life- boat, which brought it ashore. She arrived back at her station at 5.35 P.M.

—The Trinity House defrayed the expenses of this launch.

Padstow, Cornwall.—On the evening of the 29th July the coastguard re- ported that a yacht was in distress in Constantine Bay. A strong S.W.

breeze was blowing, with a rough sea.

The No. 2 motor life-boat Princess Mary put out at 7.10 P.M., and found the motor fishing boat Only Two, of Newquay, anchored just clear of the breakers on a lee shore. She carried a crew of four. Both her engines had broken down and she was helpless and in great danger. A line was passed to her, and she and her crew were towed safely back to Padstow. The life-boat returned to her station at 10 P.M. The captain of the Only Two wrote a letter expressing his high appreciation of the life-boat's services and the kindness shown to him*—Rewards, £5 12s.

Moelfre, Anglesey. — Shortly after noon on the 31st July a small boat, which had put out from Benllech with two men on board, was seen to be in difficulties. A strong S.W. breeze was blowing with a rough sea, and the boat was in great danger. The motor life-boat G.W. put out at 12.30 P.M., and found the boat waterlogged. She could not have remained afloat much longer. The two men were rescued, and their boat was towed back to Moelfre.

The life-boat returned to her station at 1.30 P.M.—Rewards, £5 12s.

T e n b y , Pembrokeshire.—On the evening of the 1st August the coast- guard reported that a motor boat in the bay was dragging her anchor towards the beach. A strong S.E. breeze was blowing, and it was raining. The sea was heavy. The life-boat crew were assembled, and as the motor boat was still driving ashore, the motor life-boat John R. Webb was launched at 7.35 P.M.

She found that the boat was the Help, with two men on board. Her engine had broken down, and her sails had blown away. The two men were res- cued and landed at the pier, and the life-boat returned to her station at 9.30 P.M. She could not be rehoused at once, however, owing to the state of the sea. The Help was later blown ashore and wrecked.—Rewards, £14 14s.

Bridlington, Yorkshire.—The motor life-boat Stanhope Smart was launched at 4 P.M. on the 2nd August to the help of the fishing boat Hyperion, with a crew of five, which was in difficulties owing to engine trouble. A moderate S.E. wind was blowing, with a rough sea, and the tide was ebbing. The life- boat came up with the Hyperion about a mile to the S.S.E. of Bridlington, and escorted her into harbour at 6.35 P.M.

—Rewards, £6 12s. 6d.

Caister, Norfolk.—At 6.45 A.M. on the 7th August information was re- ceived by telephone that the Great Yarmouth fishing boat Handy Billy was in distress about one and a half miles to the northward. A fresh E. by S. breeze was blowing and the sea was very heavy in the broken water. The pulling and sailing life-boat Charles Burton was launched at 7.5 A.M. and found the boat at anchor about 150 yards off the shore with the seas breaking over her. Her motor had failed and her mast had been carried away. The life-boat was anchored dropped down to the boat and rescued her crew of two. The life-boat reached her station again at 9.45 A.M. The fishing boat was left at anchor, but later drifted ashore.—Rewards, £14 12s. 6d.

Aldeburgh, Suffolk.—At 4 P.M. on the 10th August the coastguard reported a small yacht at anchor about a mile to the south of the station. As the wind was rising, a close watch was kept.

Later another yacht was reported at anchor off East Lane. By 7.30 P.M. a moderate S.S.W. gale was blowing, with a rough sea and rain, and the moto.

life-boat Abdy Beauclerk was launched.

She found the first yacht to be the Jackdaw, of Wallasea Bay, with a crew of three aboard, bound from Southwold to Walton. She had been dragging her anchor and her crew had decided to leave. The life-boat took them off and shortly afterwards she sank. The life- boat went on to the second yacht off East Lane. She was the Chanticleer, of London, with a crew of five on board, and bound from Lowestoft to Gravesend. At the request of the owner the life-boat took her in tow to Harwich, which was reached just before midnight. The life-boat returned to her station next morning. A donation of £20 was received by the Institution from the owner of the Chanticleer.—Re- wards, £34 8s.

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.—At 1.35 P.M. on the 10th August a telephone message was received from the Hon.

George Colville, deputy chairman of the committee of management, directing the life-boat to proceed at once to a position between Gurnard Ledge and Saltmead, where several dinghies, which were taking part in the Town Regatta at Cowes, had capsized. The weather was thick, with rain squalls, a rough sea and strong W.S.W. breeze.

At 1.49 P.M. the motor life-boat B.A.S.P. put out, and reached the position at 2.30 P.M. She saved four dinghies, Shearwater, Fillister, Departure and another, by towing three into harbour, and hauling the fourth board. Their crews had been rescued before the life-boat arrived.—Property Salvage Case.

Dungeness, Kent.—A fisherman re- ported to the coxswain at 11.45 A.M.

on the 10th August that a yacht had been dismasted a mile south of Dun- geness. She was the Bluebird, bound for Portsmouth from Dover, with an officer of the Royal Marines and an officer of the Royal Artillery on board.

At noon the motor life-boat Charles Cooper Henderson put out into a rough sea, with a moderate, but increasing, south-westerly gale. The crew of the Bluebird found that they could make no progress in the heavy seas, and accepted the life-boat's help. With the yacht in tow she arrived at Folkestone about 2.15 P.M. and then, having seen the yacht moored, returned to Dun- f eness, arriving at 5.30 P.M.—Rewards, 11 10s. 6d.

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.—On the 10th August the paddle steamer Clacton Queen, of Rochester, left Clacton to visit Chatham, where Navy Week was being held. She carried a company of several hundred people. She did not return as expected, and when she was several hours overdue the motor life- boat Edward Z. Dresden was launched to investigate. It was then 1.48 A.M.

on the llth. The weather was fine, although the sea was rough, with a strong south-westerly breeze. The life-boat found the steamer abreast of the Swin Middle, and learned from the skipper that he had been unable to find the Bell Buoy, which would give him his course into Clacton. The life- boat piloted her in, and they reached Clacton pier at 4.15 A.M.—Rewards, £11 3s.

Bridlington, Yorkshire. — During a moderate N. by E. gale with a heavy sea and rain, on the 13th August, in- formation was received from the coast- guard that the fishing vessel Protect Me II was signalling for help about three and a half miles off Hornsea. The motor life-boat Stanhope Smart was launched at 7.15 P.M., and went to the vessel, followed by another fishing boat, the Gloamin'. She found that the Protect Me II, with a crew of four, had anchored, but the anchor had parted, and she was driving towards the shore.

With the help of the life-boat the Gloamin' took her in tow and brought her into Bridlington Harbour. The life-boat was taken ashore on the South Beach at 11.15 P.M., the operations being watched by a large crowd of visitors.—Rewards, £14 10s.

Flamborough, Yorkshire. — On the afternoon of the 14th August the coxswain was told that some people were in danger of drowning in Thorn- wick Bay. about two miles north of Flamborough Head. The wind was only light, from the north, but a very heavy sea was running, and as, no other suitable boat was available, the No. 1 pulling and sailing life-boat Forester was launched at 5.15 P.M. The life-boat found four men clinging to the cliffs with the seas breaking over them. It was impossible to reach them from above, as the cliffs overhung con- siderably, and the men could climb no higher. As the flood tide had still two hours to run they were in great danger.

The coxswain dropped anchor and veered in as near as possible. With great difficulty a line was thrown to the men and they were pulled through the water to the life-boat. Then the life- boat hauled out on her cable and the rescued men were taken to Flam- borough, where they received medical attention. The life-boat arrived back at her station at 7 P.M. This was a very smart service, and the committee decided to award a framed letter of thanks to the coxswain, George Leng, and additional monetary rewards to each member of the crew.-—Rewards, £17 2s.

St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly— On the evening of the 15th August the secre- tary of the station was out fishing near Crehewethan, with his son and a friend, in the motor boat Penguin. The engine broke'down, and owing to the strong ebb tide it was impossible to row the boat home, although the sea was calm and there was no wind. The honorary secretary signalled with a morse lamp to Bishop Rock lighthouse and the St.

Agnes coastguard, and news was passed to St. Mary's. The motor life-boat Cunard was launched at 9.40 P.M., but found on arrival that a motor boat had put out from St. Agnes and had taken the Penguin in tow. The life-boat took over the rope and brought the Penguin home. She returned to her station at 11.30 P.M.—The expenses of this service did not fall on the Institution.

Dover, Kent.—-On the night of the 17th August Ramsgate coastguard telephoned that South Goodwin light- vessel had reported SOS signals and flares about two and a half miles south- east of the light-vessel. The sea was smooth and the weather was fine. The motor life-boat Sir William Hillary put out at 10.20 P.M., and found-the motor yacht Romantic, with three people on board. She was on passage from Ostend to Ramsgate, but her engine had broken down. At the request of her master two of the life-boat crew went on board and then the life-boat towed her into Dover. The life-boat arrived back at her station at 1 A.M.

on the 18th.—Property Salvage Case.

Aldeburgh, Suffolk. —On the 20th August the motor barge Mardy, of King's Lynn, ran ashore on the outer shoal at the entrance to the River Aide.

She carried a crew of six, and was bound with a cargo of coal from Boston to Aldeburgh. News was received from the coastguard, and the No. 1 motor life-boat Abdy Beauclerk was launched at 1.15 P.M. A moderate south gale was blowing, with a rough sea. The life-boat found the Mardy awash, but her master did not wish to abandon ship. The life-boat anchored and stood by until the tide ebbed. Then, as the master said that he would signal for the life-boat if he needed her at the next high tide, she returned to her station, arriving at 8.25 P.M. The Mardy refloated on the next tide and went on her way. The call for the life- boat had been expected ; the crew had assembled ; and the boat was launched in what is claimed to be record time.

Only two minutes forty-eight seconds elapsed from the firing of the first maroon until she was let go.—Rewards, £19 8s. 6d.

Southwold, Suffolk.—On the morning of the 20th August the coastguard re- ported that two motor fishing boats in Dunwich Bight which were trying to make Southwold harbour were in danger. A moderate to strong S.S.W breeze was blowing and the sea was rough. The motor life-boat Mary Scott was launched at 11.15 A.M. and came up with the boats, the Emma, with two men on board, and the Boy Billie, with one man, about one mile south of Southwold. The men were taken into the life-boat and their boats were taken in tow. Owing to the state of tide and sea at the harbour entrance it was decided not to attempt the crossing with the boats in tow, and the life-boat took them to Lowestoft. She returned to her station at 4.45 P.M.

—Rewards, £8 8s.

Llandudno, Caernarvonshire. — Dur- ing a south-westerly gale on the 20th August the yacht Mizpah, of Liverpool, which had been anchored in the bay overnight, dragged her anchor and was quickly driven out to sea. A rough sea was running and the weather was squally. The motor life-boat Thomas and Annie Wade Richards was launched to her help at 10.30 A.M., and overtook her about four miles out. The three men on board were rescued and the Mizpah was towed back to a safe mooring. The life-boat returned to her station at 1.30 P.M. The Llandudno life-boat had previously saved this yacht and rescued her crew of three on the 6th May last. —Rewards, £7 17s.

Runs wick, Yorkshire.—At about 1.45 P.M. on the 20th August a small sailing yacht, with one man on board, was seen trying to make Staithes harbour.

A gale was blowing from the south-west.

After several unsuccessful attempts the yachtsman apparently decided to give it up, and ran south before the wind, which had increased in strength and veered to west by north. Some time later the yacht's only sail was carried away, and she began rapidly to drift seawards. The Runswick motor life- boat Robert Potion—The Always Ready was launched at 3.40 P.M., and came up with the yacht, which was the Aerial, of Sunderland, about three and a half miles off shore. The man was taken into the life-boat, and shortly afterwards his yacht foundered. The life-boat returned to her station at 4.45 P.M. (An account of the service by the rescued man will be found on page 357.)—Rewards, £10 Is. 6d.

St. Abbs, Berwickshire. — On the morning of the 20th August a strong gale blew up from the south-east, with driving rain and a rough sea. As the local motor fishing boats Victory and Billows Crown were still at sea, the motor life-boat Helen Smitton was launched at 9.45 A.M. The Victory was found south of Fast Castle Point. Her engine was giving trouble, and she was shipping water from the heavy seas.

Her owner, who was on board with his young son, managed to re-start the engine and the life-boat escorted her back to harbour. No sign of the other boat had been seen, so the life-boat put out again immediately. She found her making very slow progress towards harbour, having had to abandon her lines about ten miles out, and accom- panied her in. The life-boat returned to her station at 12.45 P.M.—Rewards, none, as no rewards are desired by the life-boat crew for services to local fishing boats.

Southcnd-on-Sea, Essex. — On the evening of the 21st August a message was received from the pier head that a barge was in a dangerous position west of the pier. She was the Florence Myall, of Rochester, with a crew of two, and her sails had been blown away. A strong S.S.W. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea. The motor life-boat Greater London put out at 9.55 P.M., to wed'the barge to safety on the other side of the pier, and returned to her station at 11.5 P.M.—Rewards, £11 16*.

Swanage, Dorset.—At 6 P.M. on the 21st August the coastguard telephoned that the police had reported that a man had fallen 150 feet over the cliff near Old Harry Rocks, and was badly injured. Owing to the difficulty of trying to haul him up the cliff it was decided to send out the motor life-boat Thomas Markby. She left at 6.4 P.M., taking a small boat in tow, and carrying, in addition to her crew, the honorary secretary, a doctor and a policeman.

A strong S.W. breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. When the life-boat arrived at the scene, the small boat was manned by two life-boatmen, the doctor and the policeman, and was rowed in towards the cliff, where the man was seen floating. One of the life-boatmen went overboard with a line and got him into the boat, but he was found to be dead. The life-boat brought the body to Swanage and returned to her station at 7 P.M.—Rewards, £5 17s.

Aldeburgh, Suffolk.—The No. 1 motor life-boat Abdy Beawlerk was launched at 2.58 P.M. on the 21st August, as the coastguard had reported that a yacht about three-quarters of a mile S.E.

of Orford was signalling for help. A moderate S.S.W. gale was blowing, and the sea was rough. The life-boat found the yacht to be the Ilka, of London, with six people on board.

The owner said that he did not want to be taken off, but asked the coxswain to get him into safety. A rope was passed, and the Ilka was towed to Slaughden quay. Some of the life- boat crew went aboard the Ilka and moored her, and then a doctor was fetched, as a woman on the yacht was ill. On his advice the life-boat took her ashore. The life-boat then re- turned to her station, arriving at 8.45 P.M. The Institution received a donation of £10 in recognition of the service.—Rewards, £18 9s. Qd.

Montrose, Angus.—Retween eight and nine on the morning of the 27th August the wind increased to a strong S.S.E.

gale. In the face of a strong ebb tide this set up a heavy sea on the bar, and made the entrance into harbour very dangerous. Six local motor fishing boats, with crews numbering twenty- four, were at sea, and the motor life- boat John Russell was launched at 9.15 A.M., in case her help was wanted.

In the absence of the coxswain and second coxswain at sea, an ex-second coxswain took command. She stood by at the bar until all the boats were safely in, and returned to her station at 11.30 A.M.—Rewards, £6 7s.

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.—On the 28th August three men, with two small boys and a boatman, put out from Totland Bay in the motor launch Oberon to go fishing. The boat's engine broke down and she drifted on to Shingle Bank, which is in an exp position about half-way between the western end of the island and the Hampshire coast. As a moderate S.S.W. breeze had sprung up, making the sea rough, and rain began to fall heavily, signals of distress were made.

The signals were seen on shore and the motor life-boat B.A.S.P. was launched at 2.37 P.M. Lord Mottistone, a member of the committee of manage- ment of the Institution and coxswain of the Brooke life-boat, who happened to be in Yarmouth, went with the life- boat as an extra hand. On approaching the bank the life-boat reduced speed and soundings were taken continuously, as with the strong ebb tide there was danger of the life-boat herself running aground. The six people had, by this time, landed on the bank and were walking up and down to keep warm.

On the direction of the coxswain they got back into their boat and pushed off, and the life-boat intercepted her as she drifted away before the wind.

The six people were taken into the life- boat and their boat was towed back to Yarmouth. The life-boat returned to her station at 4.30 P.M. Only a few days before one of the rescued boys had put his week's pocket money in the life-boat collecting box, after his father had explained to him what the box was for.—Rewards, £3 18s.

Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland.— The motor life-boat Westmorland was launched at 10.25 P.M. on the 28th August, as information had been re- ceived from the coastguard that a vessel was ashore on Goswick Sands.

Rain was falling continuously; a moderate S.S.E. wind was blowing ; and the sea was moderate, but rough on the bar. The life-boat found the stranded vessel at 11.30 P.M. She was the steam trawler Dorileen, of Aberdeen, carrying a crew of nine and making for North Shields with fish. At the master's request the life-boat took a deck-hand to Berwick, to get into touch with the owners, arriving at 1.15 A.M. She left again at 2.45 A.M., in order to stand by the trawler as the tide made, but before she could arrive the Dorileen had got off and gone on her way. The life-boat returned to Berwick, arriving at 5 A.M.—Rewards, £9 13s.

Cromarty.—Three boys went out in the fishing yawl Chrissie Jane, of Cromarty, on the 29th August, but found themselves unable to manage the boat, and were carried towards the dangerous King's Sons' Reef. A moderate W.S.W. wind was blowing, with a heavy ground swell, and the tide was ebbing strongly. The motor life-boat James Macfee put out at 7.50 P.M. and reached the Chrissie Jane when she was about 100 yards from the rocks. After taking the boys on board the life-boat took their boat in tow and returned to her station, arriving at 9 P.M.—Rewards, £7 10s.

Portrush, Co. Antrim.—On the, after- noon of the 2nd September a small boat, with a woman and her son on board, capsized one and a half miles S.S.W. of Ramore Head, in a strong S.S.E. breeze, with a moderate sea.

The accident was seen by several people, and the motor life-boat T.B.B.H. was launched at 4.45 P.M. She was quickly on the scene. The woman and boy, who were swimming, were taken on board and given rum. The life-boat landed them at Portrush and returned to her station at 5.45 P.M.—Rewards, £4 16s. 6d.

Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. -— On the afternoon of the 2nd September the coxswain, who knew that the motor launch which attends on the residents of Steep Holm Island was away at the island, kept a look out for her, as a fresh S.S.E. breeze was blowing, with heavy rain showers and squalls, and a moderate sea. He sighted her about a mile N.E. of Steep Holm, and after watching for some time warned the honorary secretary that she appeared to be in difficulties. The new motor life-boat Fifi and Charles was launched at 4.40 P.M., and found that the launch was leaking badly and that her engine had broken down. There were three people on board, a boatman and two passengers, a man and a woman. They were exhausted with baling, but the water was gaining on them. They were taken into the life-boat—the launch being taken in tow—and were safely landed at Anchor Head, but the launch sank. The life-boat returned to her' station at 6.30 P.M. One of the rescued men wrote a letter of thanks and sent a donation and another promised to be- come a subscriber.—Rewards, £5 8s. 6d.

Piel (Barrow), Lancashire.—On the 2nd September the yacht Wallaroo, which was pleasure-cruising with five people on board, was overtaken by bad weather. She got into difficulties and was eventually anchored in a dangerous position about two miles W. by N. from Walney Light, on a lee shore. Her signals for help were seen, and the motor life-boat N. T. was launched at 8.45 P.M. A moderate and increasing south gale was blowing, and a heavy sea was running. The life-boat fired a line over the Wallaroo, but it parted.

A second attempt was successful, and the life-boat towed her in to Barrow.

But for the promptness with which the coxswain and crew acted the yacht and those on board would almost certainly have been lost in the increasing gale.

The life-boat arrived back at her station at midnight. In recognition of the life-boat's services the owner of the Wallaroo later entertained the life-boat crew and helpers at a dinner. He has also become an annual subscriber to the Institution.—Rewards, £10 17s.

Shoreham Harbour and Newhaven, Sussex.—The Shoreham motor life-boat Rosa Woodd and Phyllis Lunn was launched at 4.25 A.M. on the 3rd September, as the coastguard had re- ported red flares some distance W.S.W.

of the harbour. A strong south gale was blowing, with a very heavy sea.

The Aveather was thick. No sign of any vessel in distress could be seen, and after searching for two and a half hours the life-boat returned to her station.

As she entered the harbour the coxswain was told by the coastguard that a yacht was in distress off Brighton pier.

The life-boat at once put about, and this time found the Betsy, of Ports- mouth, with two Army officers on board. One of her masts was broken, and her sails had been blown away.

The two men were taken into the life- boat and their yacht was towed to Newhaven. The Newhaven motor life- boat Cecil and Lilian Philpott was also launched, at 7 A.M., but returned to her station when she found that the Shoreham Harbour boat had the yacht in tow. The Shoreham life-boat re- turned to her station at 1.45 P.M. One of the rescued men sent a letter of thanks to the Institution, and has be- come a subscriber.—Rewards : Shore- ham Harbour, £7 15*. 6d. ; Newhaven, £5 16«.

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.—On the morning of the 4th September the Needles Royal Naval Signal Station telephoned that a small yacht had capsized about one mile west of the Needles. The motor life-boat B.A .S.P.

was launched at 10.33 A.M., in a strong S.W. breeze, with a rough sea. The coxswain got a bearing from the Needles by means of searchlight signals.

Soon afterwards she found the yacht awash, with two men clinging to her.

She was being rapidly carried out to sea. The life-boat went as near as possible and rescued the men by means of life-buoys on' lines. One of them was in a very exhausted condition.

They were given restoratives and taken to Yarmouth quay, where a doctor was waiting. The life-boat returned to her station at 12.30 P.M. After warm clothing had been provided for them the two men were taken home by Captain A. G. Cole, R.N.R., the Institu- tion's honorary secretary at Yarmouth, and given refreshment. Next day they called on him to thank him and the life-boat's crew, and they made a donation to the branch funds.—Re- wards, £3 185.

Cromarty.—On the night of the 4th September the coastguard at South Sutor telephoned that a vessel, pre- sumably the local motor fishing boat Prevail, which was overdue, was showing distress signals six to seven miles due east. A moderate and freshening S.W. breeze was blowing, with a moderate ground swell. The motor life-boat James Macfee left her moorings at 10.10 P.M., and after searching for some time found the Prevail about four miles S.E. of Rock field. She had a crew of five and had been seine-net fishing. Her engine had broken down, and, as she did not carry enough sail to make headway, she was drifting helplessly. The life-boat towed her back to harbour, and re- turned to her station at 1.30 A.M. on the 5th.—Rewards, £8 15s.

Fowey, Cornwall.—On the 5th Sep- tember two men and two women, visitors to Polruan, put out from Polruan in the hired motor boat Ken to go for a trip to the beach on the west side of Atlantic Bay. When the motor boat neared the beach a heavy swell carried her on to the rocks, at the foot of very high and almost sheer cliffs, where she was bumping heavily.

One of the party managed, with great difficulty, to scale the cliff, and went for help." The motor life-boat C.D.E.C.

was launched at 1.49 P.M., taking a small boat with her. A moderate S.S.E. breeze was blowing, with a heavy ground swell. Three of the crew manned the small boat, and rowing in, rescued the two women and the man. Then, taking the Ken in tow, the life-boat returned with them to Fowey. She got back to her station at 2.55 P.M.—Rewards, £4 7s. 6d.

Gourdon, Kincardineshire. — On the morning of the 7th September the majority of the local fishing fleet put to sea. Later rain began to fall and the strong S.E. to E. breeze gradually increased until at noon half a gale was blowing. A heavy sea was running and the harbour entrance was now dan- gerous. The pulling and sailing life- boat Moss was launched at 12.20 P.M., and went to the harbour entrance.

Four of the boats ran for Stonehaven and the life-boat stood by until the rest had got safely in. She returned to her station at 3 P.M.—Rewards, £11 14s. 6d.

Holyhead, Anglesey.—On the after- noon of the 9th September the coast- guard telephoned that a man had fallen over the cliffs at Pen las Rocks, about ten miles from Holyhead, and was lying seriously injured. All attempts to rescue him had failed. The motor life-boat A.E.D. put out at 5.15 P.M., in a moderate S.W. breeze,, with a ground swell, and reached the spot about an hour later. She dropped anchor and veered down to the jagged and dangerous rocks. With great care and skill the boat was taken into a creek so narrow that there was only about two feet to spare on either side, and the man was rescued. The life-boat brought him back to Holyhead, where he was immediately taken to hospital, and arrived back at her station at 7.30 P.M.—Rewards, £6 13s.

The following life-boats were launched, but no services were rendered for the reasons given : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. — 3rd June.

Rockets were reported, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £8 4s. 6d.

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. — 25th June.

Rockets were reported, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £11.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, Norfolk.

—-1st July. A steamer stranded on East Holm Sands, but refloated without help.—Rewards, £16 Is.

Bembridge, Isle of Wight.—llth July.

A small boat was supposed to be drifting, off Ryde, but nothing was found.—Rewards, £13 10s.

Peel, Isle of Man.—13th July. An upturned boat was reported drifting off Niarbyl Point, but nothing was found.

—Rewards, £25 7s.

Portaskaig, Islay. — 16th July. A fishing boat was in difficulties, but got to safety without help.—Rewards, £13 14s. 6d.

The Lizard, Cornwall.—25th July.

A small boat was in distress, but was picked up by a steamer.—Rewards, £17 6s.

Campbeltown, Argyllshire. — 26th July. A yacht was in difficulties, but managed to get to a safe anchorage.

The mother of one of the boys in the yacht sent a letter of thanks and a donation to the branch.—Rewards, £11 15s. 6d.

Tynemouth, Northumberland. — 26th July. A motor launch got into diffi- culties, but was taken in tow by a pilot tender.—Rewards, £6 13s.

Cromer, Norfolk.—27th July. A fishing boat capsized, and the two men on board were drowned before the life- boat could reach her. (See September number of The Life-boat, page 318.)— Rewards, £7 1 Humber, Yorkshire. — 1st August.

A motor boat developed engine trouble and started to drift, but managed to restart the engine again.—Permanent Crew.—Rewards, 6s.

Plymouth, Devon.—1st August. Dis- tress signals were reported off Burgh Island, but nothing was found.—Re- wards, £9 Is.

Kingstown, Co. Dublin.—1st August.

A small sailing boat was reported to be drifting in the bay, but nothing was found.—Rewards, £11 6s.

Hythe, Kent.—5th August. A motor boat was reported missing from Little- stone, but it got safely ashore.—Re- wards, £20 15«. 6d.

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.—8th August.

Flares were seen, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £11 3s.

Tenby, Pembrokeshire.—12th August.

Four people who were marooned on the rocks near Pendine refused to be taken off by the life-boat, although warned that they would not otherwise be able to get away for some hours.—Rewards, £14 85.

Howth, Co. Dublin.—16th August.

A trawler caught fire and foundered, but her crew got ashore in their own boat.—Rewards, £14 18s. 6d.

Holy Island, Northumberland.—20th August.—A motor coble got into diffi- culties, but made harbour without help.

—Rewards, £5 15s.

Courtmacsherry Harbour, Co. •—Cork.

20th August. A small yacht dragged her anchors and went aground, but her crew swam ashore.—Rewards, £5 Os. 6d.

St. Mary's, Scilly.—21st August. A yacht was in distress, but was taken in tow by a steam launch.—Rewards, £5 2s. 6d.

Llandudno, Caernarvonshire.—21st Au- gust. Flares were reported, but nothing was found.—Rewards, £20 9s. 6d.

The Humber, Yorkshire.—24th Au- gust. A man on the sands was cut off by the tide, but managed to get ashore.—Permanent Crew.—Rewards, 6s.

Mumbles, Glamorgan.—24th August.

A fishing boat ran aground, but her crew got ashore.—Rewards, £8 9s.

Donaghadee, Co. Down. — 28th Au- gust. A motor yacht caught fire and foundered, but the crew got ashore in a small boat.—Rewards, £8 18s. 6d.

Barra Island, Hebrides.—3rd Septem- ber. A fishing smack began to drift, but eventually anchored safely.—Re- wards, £8 15s.

BIyth, Northumberland. — 7th Sep- tember. A small boat sank in Hartley Bay, but her crew were rescued by men from St. Mary's Island lighthouse.— Rewards, £8 8s.

Swanage, Dorset.—9th September.

A man was reported to be marooned near Old Harry Rocks, but no trace of him could be found.—Rewards, £13 19s.

October Meeting.

Angle, Pembrokeshire.—On the after- noon of the 6th September the coast watcher at St. Ann's Head telephoned that a Royal Air Force flying-boat was making SOS signals. A moderate S.E. gale was blowing, and the weather was thick. The sea was rough. The motor life-boat Elizabeth Elson was launched at 2.45 P.M., and eventually found the flying-boat S.1423 about fourteen miles S.S.W. of Sheep Island, in tow of a steamer. She had broken a wing, and asked the life-boat to stand by her. Shortly afterwards she sig- nalled that her crew of six wished to be taken off. With great difficulty, owing to the wings and the tow-rope, the life-boat got alongside. The first man fell into the sea, but was rescued by lines, and the remainder of the crew were taken into the life-boat without mishap. Shortly afterwards the flying- boat sank. When the life-boat got back into the smoother waters of Milford Haven she was met by a Royal Air Force tender. The six men were trans- ferred to her, and the life-boat returned to her station at 8 P.M. The Institution received a letter of thanks from the Air Commodore Commanding Coastal Area, Royal Air Force, in which he wrote that the " promptness with which the SOS call was answered and the seamanlike manner in which the boat was handled was admired by all."—Rewards, £9 13s Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.—On the morning of the 8th September the coast- guard telephoned that a vessel was ashore at Dundonnie Head, about one mile south of Buchan-ness lighthouse.

A moderate south gale was blowing, with a heavy sea, and rain was falling.

The motor life-boat Duke of Connaught was launched at 11.20 A.M., and found the Grimsby steam trawler Dagon high up on the rocks, close to the cliffs. She carried a crew of eleven, and was on her way to the fishing grounds. The life-saving apparatus company had arrived, and it was thought wiser for the apparatus to get the men off, as the life-boat could only approach the Dagon with great difficulty and danger.

The life-boat stood by until all the men were landed, and returned to her station at 2.30 P.M.—Rewards, £5 10s. 6d.

Stromness, Orkney.—A southerly gale sprang up on the 8th September, and as a small motor fishing boat did not return home when expected, some anxiety was felt for her safety. Mes- sengers went to Yesnaby and Skaill, but the boat was not sheltering in either place. It was decided to send out the motor life-boat J.J.K.S.W., and she put off at 2.40 P.M. A whole gale was then blowing, and a heavy sea running.

The life-boat found the fishing boat in Hoy Sound and escorted her through the storm to Stromness harbour. The life-boat returned to her station at 3.30 P.M., but could not be rehoused for some hours on account of the weather.—Rewards, £4 16s. 6d.

Humber, Yorkshire.—Early on the morning of the 8th September the life- boat watchman saw rockets in the direction of Kilnsea, and the motor life-boat City of Bradford II was launched at 5 A.M. A moderate S.S.E.

breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea, and the weather was misty. The life-boat found the Danish motor fishing vessel Noordstjernan, of Fredericks- haven, ashore two and a half miles north of the life-boat station. She carried a crew of four and was returning from the fishing grounds. At the re- quest of her skipper the life-boat ran out an anchor, and stood by her until after high water. The life-boat then returned to her station, getting back at 7.45 A.M. The fishing vessel was later towed off by a tug and taken into the Humber. — Permanent Crew. -— Re- wards, 9s.

Fleetwood, Lancashire.—On the 15th September a party of three men and two women left Fleetwood in the motor yacht Moonbeam, of Fleetwood. Engine trouble developed, and the Moonbeam ran ashore on the North Lighthouse bank at the entrance to Wyre Channel.

She was carrying no sails or oars, and as a heavy storm broke, with thunder and lightning, and threatened to swamp her, distress signals were made. Wyre lighthouse warned the life-boat station, and the motor life-boat Sir FitzRoy Clayton was launched at 8.40 P.M. The two women were taken into the life- boat, which then towed the Moonbeam back to safety. The life-boat arrived back at her station at 9.40 P.M. A letter of thanks and a donation were received from the owner of the yacht.

—Rewards, £9 19s.

Donaghadee, Co. Down. — On the afternoon of the 15th September the motor life-boat Civil Service No. 5 was returning to harbour after her quarterly exercise when a small rowing boat was seen near Foreland Point. Owing to cross currents this is a dangerous place, and as the tide and current were very strong, and the sea was very rough, the boat and the people in her would probably have been lost had not help been at hand. The life-boat quickly ran alongside and took off the man and two women who were on board. They were visitors to Donaghadee and did not know the danger they had been in.

With the small boat in tow the life- boat put back to her station, arriving at 4.45 P.M.—Rewards, £4 10s.

Aldeburgh, Suffolk.—On the night of the 19th September flares were seen about three miles N.E. of the life-boat station. They were repeated shortly after and the motor life-boat Abdy Beauclerk was launched at 10.30 P.M.

to investigate. A strong S.W. by S.

breeze was blowing, with a rough sea and rain. An hour later the life-boat found the motor barge Gwynronald, of London. She was bound from Keadby to Shotley, with a cargo of coal and a crew of three, but her steering gear was out of order, her propeller was broken and she was leaking. At the request of her master the life-boat tried to tow her into Lowestoft, but owing to the impossibility of steering her the attempt had to be abandoned. The master then asked the coxswain to go for a tug.

This the life-boat did. She then re- turned to the barge at 2.30 A.M. on the 20th. Three life-boatmen went aboard the barge, set the staysail and finally dropped anchor. At 6.30 A.M. the tug arrived. A line was passed between tug and barge, and then the barge, with the life-boat astern, steering her, was towed into Lowestoft at 8.45 A.M.

The life-boat sustained slight damage on this service and was left at Lowestoft, the crew returning home by train.— Property Salvage Case.

The Humber, Yorkshire.—On the after- noon of the 19th September the pleasure motor boat Sunbeam, of Cleethorpes, took a party of fourteen to Spurn. Shortly after she had left on the return journey the signal-station watchman reported that she appeared to be in difficulties, and the motor life- boat City of Bradford II was launched at 5 P.M. A strong S.W. breeze was blowing, and the sea was very choppy.

The Sunbeam was seen to be lying broadside on to the swell and in the full strength of the tide. She was shipping water and all the people on board were wet through. The life-boat ran alongside and took off thirteen of the fourteen on board. Then a rope was passed to the remaining man and the Sunbeam was towed back to Clee- thorpes. The life-boat arrived back at her station at 6.45 P.M.—Permanent Crew.—Rewards, 6s.

Sunderland, Co. Durham.—Two boys put out from Sunderland in the small boat Lizzie on the night of the 19th September, but soon got into difficulties, and their boat drifted about all night.

Next day the second coxswain of the life-boat was returning from fishing and saw the boat still drifting, out of control.

He had not sufficient petrol on board to go to the help of the boat, so he called the life-boat out as soon as he reached port. She put off at 3.55 P.M., in a moderate W.N.W. breeze with a slight swell running, and found the Lizzie about four miles east of Seaham Harbour. The two boys, both in a state of collapse, were taken on board and given food, and their boat was towed back to Sunderland. The life- boat arrived back at her station at 6.15 P.M.—Rewards, £5 3s.

Southwold, Suffolk.—The coastguard telephoned at 12.50 P.M. on the 22nd September that a small yacht about half a mile south of the coastguard station was making signals of distress.

A strong S.S.W. breeze was blowing, with a rough and increasing sea and rain squalls. The motor life-boat Mary Scott put out at 1.10 P.M. and came up with the yacht—the motor yacht Wild Duck II, of Woodbridge—about two miles south of Kessingland. Her en- gine had been put out of action by heavy seas breaking on board, and she was drifting towards the dangerous Barnard Sands. Two women and a man were on board. The women were taken into the life-boat, and three life- boatmen went aboard the yacht, which was taken in tow. Owing to the falling tide and southerly gale it was im- possible to take her into Southwold, and she was towed to Lowestoft. The life-boat returned at 6 P.M., but was unable to get into harbour until 7 P.M., owing to low water.—Rewards, £9 Os. 6d.

Appledore, Devon. — On the 22nd September two men and a woman were cruising off Instow in the sailing yacht No. 7, belonging to Instow Sailing Club.

During the afternoon the wind fresh- ened, until a moderate W.N.W. gale was blowing, with a rough sea. Some of the life-boat crew who were watching the yacht suddenly saw her over- whelmed by heavy seas, and disappear.

The motor life-boat V.C.S. put out at 7 P.M., within five minutes of the alarm being given. The three people were found floating in the sea about one mile N.N.W. of Northam Burrows coast- guard look-out. They were taken on board, and the woman soon recovered, but although artificial respiration was tried both in the life-boat and after- wards on shore, neither of the men could be revived. The life-boat re- turned to her station a the inquest which was held on the 24th the coroner remarked on the very prompt dispatch of the life-boat, and the jury handed their fees to the honorary secretary of the station as a donation to the Institution's funds.

The committee of management sent a letter to the branch expressing appre- ciation of the smart manner in which the service was carried out.—Rewards, £11 18s. 6d.

Wicklow.—On the afternoon of the 29th September a pilot reported to the coxswain that two fishing boats, about a mile east of Five Mile Point, were flying signals of distress. A strong S.S.W. breeze was blowing, with a heavy sea. The motor life-boat Robert Theophilus Garden was launched at 3.40 P.M., and found the boats to be Congress Bell and Nancy, of Wicklow, with crews numbering nine. The Con- gress Bell was leaking badly, and the crew of the Nancy were exhausted by their efforts to get into safety. The men were taken into the life-boat and their boats towed back to harbour. The life-boat returned to her station at 5.30 P.M.—Rewards, £6 0*. 6d.

The Humber, Yorkshire.—Early on the morning of the 3rd October the life- boat watchman saw a vessel ashore on the Inner Binks. The weather was then fine, with fog patches. The motor life-boat City of Bradford II was launched at 5.35 A.M., and found the vessel to be the steam drifter Silver Prince, of Lowestoft, aground in a very awkward position. Nothing could be done* to get the trawler oft until the tide began to rise, so the life-boat stood by. With the turn of the tide the wind freshened and the sea began to make. The Silver Prince swung round and her skipper wanted the life-boat to run out an anchor. On the cox- swain's advice, however, he started his engines and she refloated under her own power. After she had gone on her way to Grimsby, whither she was bound from the fishing grounds, the life- boat made for home. She arrived back at her station at 1.30 P.M.—Permanent Crew.—Rewards, 13*. 6d.

Weymouth, Dorset.—On the after- noon of the 3rd October the coastguard reported that a smallJyacht about four miles N.W. of Portland Bill was firing distress signals, and the motor life-boat William and Clara Ryland was launched at 2.10 P.M. A strong and freshening S.W. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea. The life-boat came up with the yacht about six miles off Portland Bill, and found her to be the Lavinia, bound, with a crew of two, from Fal- mouth for Shoreham. Her steering gear was disabled and her engine out of order. A line was got on board her and she was towed into Weymouth.

The life-boat returned to her station at 4.20 P.M.—Rewards, £19 15s. 6d.

The following life-boats were launched, but no services were rendered for the reasons given : Portrush, Co. Antrim.—16th July.

A small boat was reported to be in difficulties, but it got into safety un- aided.—Rewards, £9 7s.

Selsey, Sussex. — 21st August. A small sailing boat capsized, but the three men on board got ashore without help.—Rewards, £5 17*. &d.

Campbeltown, Argyllshire.—6th Sep- tember. A rowing boat was blown to sea, but was picked up by a fishing boat.—Rewards, £10 18s.

St. Abbs, Berwickshire.—12th Sep- tember. A motor fishing boat caught fire and foundered, but her crew were rescued by another fishing boat.—Re- wards, £6 4s.

Boulmer, Northumberland.—13th Sep- tember. The life-boat searched un- successfully for a steamer which was sounding her siren continuously in a fog.—Rewards, £13 4s.

Anstruther, Fifeshire.—14th Septem- ber. A trawler ran ashore, but her crew were rescued by a motor boat.— Rewards, £8 18s.

Filey, Yorkshire.—14th September.

A drifter went ashore in a fog, but was towed off by motor cobles.—Rewards, £20 14s. 6d.

Fowey, Cornwall.—16th September.

A yacht got into difficulties, but was taken in tow by a motor boat.—Re- wards, £2 12s. 6d.

Appledore, Devon.—17th September.

A schooner ran ashore, but her crew were not in danger.—Rewards, £13 3*. 6d.

Ramsgate, Kent.—19th September.

A small boat got into difficulties, but was taken in tow by a motor boat.— Rewards, £11 16s.

Weymouth, Dorset.—24th September.

The life-boat searched for a catamaran, which got ashore without help.— Rewards, £7 16*. Qd.

Margate, Kent.—28th September. A sailing vessel was reported, by an air liner, to be in distress, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £5 15*. Gd.

Dover, Kent.—2nd October. The Hillman air liner G-ACPM crashed in the Channel, and broke in pieces, all seven on board being killed.—Rewards, £2 17s.

Plymouth, Devon.—4th October. A yacht got into difficulties and ran on a sandy beach, but the two people on board managed to get ashore. Later one of them, a lady doctor, gave a present of money to the crew, and a donation to the branch.—Rewards, £13 11s. 6d..