The motor life-boat Joseph Adlam was launched at 10.15 A.M. on the 24th December, as the coastguards had reported that two motor fishing boats were making heavy weather off St. Mary's Island. A strong S.E. gale was blowing, with a very heavy sea. The fishing boat Rejoice was found about two miles S.S.E. of Blyth, and escorted in. The life-boat then went farther S.E., fell in with the Margaret A. Johnston, and escorted her in. She returned to her station at 11.45 A.M.—Rewards, £8 55. 6d..