MCH. 24TH. - PETERHEAD, ABERDEENSHIRE. During the morning a heavy sea was rising, with a strong and increasing south-easterly wind. Two small fishing boats were out and shortly before noon it was reported that one of them was showing a distress signal. The motor life-boat Duke of Connaught was launched at 12.5 P.M., and escorted both boats to harbour, returning to her station at 1.15 P.M.. - Rewards, £6 17s. 6d.