St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly.—On the 10th February it was reported that a man on the island of St. Martin's was seriously ill, and in urgent need of medical attention. Two doctors, both members of the local committee at St. Mary's, decided that a doctor must be sent at once. A hurricane was blowing from the E.S.E., with a very heavy sea, rain, and cold, and the only boat capable of making the trip was the motor life-boat Cunard.

She was launched at 12.50 P.M., took Dr. Ivers (a member of the local committee, and holder of the Institution's bronze medal) to St. Martin's, and returned to her station at 3.30 P.M.—Rewards, £7 15s. 6d..