Nov. 23RD. - EASTBOURNE, SUSSEX.

An explosion had been reported off Cooden Beach, Bexhill. A south-west gale was blowing, with a rough sea, and the life-boat searched all night, but found nothing. An increase in the usual money award on the standard scale was granted to the coxswain and each member of the crew. - Standard rewards to crew and helpers, £33 8s. 6d. ; additional rewards to crew, £5. Total rewards, £38 8s. 6d.