DEC. 9TH. - ARBROATH, ANGUS. The two local fishing boats Ben Venuto and Vanguard had not returned from the fishing grounds by 3.25 P.M. A S.E. gale was blowing, with a very rough sea. At. 3.30 P.M the motor life-boat John and William Mudie was launched and stood by outside the harbour entrance. At 4.20 P.M. the Vanguard arrived and was escorted into the harbour. Soon after the Ben Venuto was escorted in. Owing to low water and a heavy swell the life-boat could not be rehoused and was moored in the outer harbour at 5.5 P.M. At 2.40 P.M. the next day the fishing boat Ben Venuto was again returning from the fishing grounds. A strong S. wind was blowing, with a heavy swell. The lifeboat left her moorings, met the fishing boat and escorted her safely over the bar. She returned to her station at 3.20 P.M.- Rewards, £3 10s. 6d., and £2 12s. 6d..