A MOTOR-BOAT. WANTED .
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] Sm,—The parish of Belle Oram, Newfoundland, is in great need of a motor-boat to replace an unseaworthy craft with worn-out engines, which is the cnly means now at the disposal of the Vicar (Rev. J. Davies) to enable him to visit his parishioners.
The residents in this parish are mainly fishermen and their families. The parish has a coast-line of 172 miles ; inland the roads are obstructed by rocks and snow. Twenty fishing boats were lost last year, when the weather was worse than usual. Serious accidents and illness entail a three-days' journey to the nearest hospital (St. John's). A new boat with Kelvin engine would cost about £800, or a sound secondhand boat might be found for £500, or someone-may have a suitable boat which he would be glad to give for such noble and self- sacrificing work.—I am, Sir, &e., R. J. S. GILL. Pinewood Bassett, Hants.
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