The following awards appeared in the New Year Honours List: M.B.E.

Mr. H. Morrison, who is the local postmaster, became honorary secretary of the Barra Island life-boat station in 1946.

B.E.M.

Mr. George Harrison, motor mechanic of the Lytham-St. Anne's life-boat, has held that post since 1939.

Coxswain Peter Smith, of the Bembridge, I.o.W., life-boat, became coxswain in 1956 after serving as second coxswain from 1954..