Whitehills, Banffshire.—On the afternoon of the 14th April it was learned that the motor fishing boat Vesper, of Fraserburgh, was running for shelter and heading towards Macduff. She had previously been warned away from Fraserburgh and Gardenstown on account of the dangerous conditions there. A strong N.E. gale was blowing, with a very heavy sea and showers of sleet. The motor life-boat Civil Service No. 4 was launched at 2.55 P.M. and found the Vesper lying-to outside Macduff harbour. She went alongside and gave instructions as to the best way to enter. Huge seas were breaking over the pier, but the life-boat escorted the Vesper safely in. The life-boat herself remained at Macduff overnight, and returned to her station next morning.—Rewards, £8 2s. 6d..