IN 1789 William Wouldhave of South Shields, house-painter and teacher of singing, made his model of a life-boat which would self-right. In the same year Henry Greathead of South Shields built the first life-boat, the Original.

The Institution has just received from West Africa the following letter: "With much respect and huminity I beg to apply for your book on painting. I kindly communicate Mr.

William Wouldhave to send me a book on painting and if there is any amount to be sent to you let me hear quickly and also Mr. Henrv Greathead.".