On the 26th June the coastguard reported that the motor boat White Lady II, of Torquay, was in difficulties off the Imperial Hotel, Torquay. A strong S.W. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea. At 2.15 P.M. the motor life-boat George Shee put out and found two large motor boats engaged in a great effort to tow the White Lady II clear of Haldon Pier. Eventually, they towed her into Torquay harbour, escorted by the life-boat. The honorary secretary, Mr.

H. M. Smardon, went out in the life- boat.—Rewards, £2 19s..