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bers. which should he adopted for new Welfare-Nuflield Trust for the entries when the series at present in use Forces of the Crown A.F.O.I 116155. In view of certain reaches saturation, is promulgated for financial transactions which have been general information, carried out by the Nuflield Trust for (a) The number will in all cases the Forces of the Crown, major grants consist of nine items. The itcifis to the Services for the provision of will not be separated by spaces or oblique strokes of any kind. sports gear and amenities are tem(b) The first three items will be letTHE NAVY in action is the theme of porarily suspended ; it is anticipated ters (capitals). an exhibition of official naval photo- that the Trust will be in a position to (c) The remaining six items will be graphs organized by the Chief of Naval resume consideration of applications information and taking place at the for major grants by the middle of figures. (d) .1 he figures will constitute numAdmiralty (C.N.i's Waiting Room) 1956. In the meanwhile requests for bers minor grants for amenities up to a until June 4. running consecutively from O0(X)O1 to 999999, In the is (kIt lii r,rI(ft ti'r: t'.-i(r,dgc. Morgan, R .,Sl' rrajcc Sire h, 1.. (aSan, The aim of the exhibition is to dis- limit of £250 will be considered.

StarhalI. i,rr,cs, Mc(embie. (tinier,. Lone Jam---. tuas. case of numbers below 100.000 ('enter play some of the best photographs row (left I,, right): Bur.I.tey, Farmer. Johnson, Sharpe. Shacklrion \Vjltt, Watson, Age Limits for Promotion to the at the commence- Winterburn, Gibbon, lrcagt"i. cyphers taken by naval personnel during the Godin Fhompson, Beard, Booth. Cateshy, Sotheran, Fussey Branch Rank ment must always appear.

Gcnet. past 12 months for the benefit of the Silting (tell to right): Blyth. lio)Ioay, Rarreit (SILAS, Mr. Tong Rigcr). P.O. Stattard A.F.O.1 178/55. With the exceptions (e) The letter will indicate accord- (Rigger). P.O. Hart (P.T.l). C.P.0. Harris (first Trainer). i.ieut. Gruririan, P.O. Manes Admiralty staff and the Navy's many listed below the age limit for promo(Second Trainer). O.A, Lewis. Shiwr,ght Ijaughcy. Webb, Itomcx. Doe. ing to recognized codes three contacts in the world of publicity. A tion to Branch Officer in all branches Morgan. .1., WIiftI. Allen. Smith. D., important items of information Kncciini (left to right): Pitman. Wailis. Saddiniton. similar exhibition was held last year. t)cdman. is now between 25 and 34 years, The about the rating. The First will Photography for public purposes is exceptions are: indicate his Port Division, the The Portsmouth Command Field brought the time down to 3 minutes only a small part of the duty of (a) Gunner. Gunner IT.A.S.), BoatSecond the nature of his En- Guns Crew shown in the photograph and 30 seconds, these photographers, but photographic only two seconds swain (P.R.). Communications, gagement and the Third his have very high hopes of success this longer than the best time ever done records of important news events are Branch, Airman. in Shipwright.

Regulating the The from time to time sent to the Admiralty year Royal Tournament. by a Portsmouth crew at Earls Court.

(New Roster)-34. (f) The Port Division code will be performance of this crew under train- A week before for distribution to the Press. Prints reproceeding to Earls Air Enidentical with (b) Engineer, Mechanician. practically is the ever the Chief of Naval preing best in this Court the crew had the best weekly ceived by Informaproduced sent Port Division prefixes: gineer-must be not more than Command. The previous record time average (3 minutes 37 seconds) of all tion do not always contain the essential 34 years of age on August IS P: Portsmouth for Portsmouth Command under four crews. No wonder then that our elements necessary for use as successof the year in which they pass D; Devonport ful publicity photographs. Efforts are training was 3 minutes 38 seconds; re- hopes of success are so high when the C; the annual February examinaChatham made to make the essentials of a good cently however this year's crew have competition starts on Monday, June 5.

L: Lee-on-Solent tion. news photograph known to the Fleet, be more E; Malta (c) Electrical-must not and a marked improvement in standard than 34 years of age on SepG; Trincomalec is reflected in this year's exhibition of U: Unallocated, tember 30 following the qualifyphotographs.

The last is for use in the case ing examination.

Much good work has been received of Boys. Apprentices, (d) Wardmaster, Writer. Stores, etc., during the year and many of the photowhose port divisions are not DURING THE last month there have houses. There is little doubt, howCookery, Catering-at present graphs on view have achieved there is no upper age limit. determined until some time been rather more priority applications ever, that the first ones will be in many newspapers, magazines ready after their entry and is intro- for married quarters than during in June. Then, with the experience and house journals. Some have been Naval Resettlement Organization duced to maintain the first month of the centralthe April, gained in them and printhe better used for recruiting purposes and to building The Naval ReA.F.O.l210f55. ized roster. Nevertheless, one cannot summer weather (we ciple set out in (a) above. illustrate advertisements of business settlement hope), a regular Organization is designed to The Engagement code will be (g) that there must be flow of help feeling many, houses should start. It will not houses. assist the resettlement of cx-regular C; Continuous Service. more who have recently returned from he fast to bin with, but will proThe prints cover a wide field of naval personnel in civilian life. It S: Special Service, provides fifteen months or more foreign service gressively inclrasc a more estates activity, including operations involving up-to-date information on resettlement N: National Service, away from their families who would come along. most types of H.M. Ships and aircraft. matters, particularly as regards trainT; Non - Continuous Service like a quarter now that they are in During the month work has started Some prints arc outstanding for their ing schemes and opportunities for and any other temporary Portsmouth. More applicants could on the officers' estate on the southern pictorial quality, others for their employment. service. be expected from the Newfoundland slopes of Portsdown Hill above Cosoperational interest, but all have an In ships and establishments the H; "Hostilities Only" for use old commission who so far have been ham, a contract has been arranged for important publicity value for the Navy. initial duty of providing resettlement in war-time. rather shy in coming forward. As fifty ratings' houses at both as a means of stimulating public information will rest with the DiviEastney where Continuous Service will include things are at present, a priority ap- work will start very shortly and there interest in Service activities and for sional Officer. "to complete time for pension," plicant will come to the top of the should be news of a further contract recruiting purposes. "to complete 27 (or 32) years roster and be cleared with the Draft- for one hundred and Ratings at home can apply to their forty-four ratA light touch is given to the exhibi- Divisional Officers for a preliminary pensionable service" and Sup- ing Office in less than a month. ings' houses at Gosport in the near tion by pictures of ratings on leave in interview with a Ministry of Labour More officers and men have been future. On the other hand, there has plemental (Extended) Service.

Venice comparing transport in a gon- and National Service Officer at any (h) The Branch code will be allocated a married quarter or author- unfortunately been a snag over the dola in the Grand Canal with that of a time after they come within two years A; All Artificers (including Ap- ized to find one during May than in ratings' flats at Stamshaw, which will warship on the high seas; a rating of discharge. prentices).

April. Most of the men have come mean a delay in starting to build. fraternizing with a N.A.T.O. comrade B; Sick berth. from the priority roster but it has also New System of Official Numbers at arms in Toulon, and a pictorial C; Cook (S). Cook (0). possible to clear some of the reminder that the Navy transported a A.F.O.1293/55. The following outD; Coder, Coder (Ed.), Coder names from the top of the general lines of a new system of official numcircus from Malta to Sicily.

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E; Electrician, Radio The permanent houses are not comElectrician, Electrician (Air), ing along quite so quickly as had been forEXTRA c#,v Radio Electrician (Air). hoped. The bad weather caused a deElectrical Mechanician and lay of about three months and it is other Electrical Branch rat- not surprising that a number of minor difficulties have occurred with the first ings (not Artificer).

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K; Engineering Mechanic, Mcchanician, N; Naval Airman, Aircraft Due to the popularity of our cards in 1954, we were obliged Mechanician, to cease accepting further commitments in the early autumn.

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0930 and was stopped approximately PRINTERS STATIONERS BOOKSELLERS AND PUBLISHERS 2. As an example of this system PSK half an hour later, when immediate would indicate an Engineering rating steps were taken to prevent a recurservice available at small on a Special Service engagement in rence of the conditions causing the extra charge Portsmouth Port Division. If he trans- leak. The approximate estimate sugferred to Chatham it would alter to gests that between one and two tons Telephone: Portsmouth 73271 CSK. if he then signed a Continuous of oil escaped but the effects of this at the Bookstall, Royal Natal Barracks, Chat ham Service engagement. CCK and, assum- small amount were magnified by the ing he later passed a trade test and combined efforts of the gale and the w&.iqjr&dRETEX became an ERA.. the letters would unusually high tide which produced a alter to CC\. wider distribution of the oil than 232 COMMERCIAL ROAD Rev.

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Leave Journey to N.W. Europe MY SON, now serving on H.M.S. Comus in Far East waters, is expecting. to return to U.K. in July. and wishes to join my wife and I on leave at my duty stition in Germany.

Army Council Instruction 7111954 authorizes one leave journey per year at public expense for single Service to join their Parent,, person nc I in N,W. kuiops.

Can you tell inc. please, if there is an Al .0. which authorizes this a Iso'! I shall he grateful for an early rcj,lv-- br which I enclose order than 1 may clue-up lily. son (ill this point.

I r(I;L.1SL1 Wit/i regard to counting for,ner service, ills mmuay he counted if 'off were released in Class A also the period of mncnulier,s/uip of the R.F.R.. w/liI,si liable for periodical training. still uuot he considered as on interval ,y, vice .so for as counting for,ner service IS ('oiU'er?lI'c!,

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SERVICE M OS T SILENT, 3 oh n Frayn Turner, (Ilarrap & C o.; 12/6.)

The intending reader of this book must he prepared to take two hurdles, l:irstly, the main dramatic event of the hook--the rendering harmless of an unknown type of German minehas been treated bs one of our leading contemporary writers. of whose book afilm was made, To that extent

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1-18.-Royal Tournament, Earls 15.-RN. Barracks Sports Day. Court. London.

17.-H.NI.S. Hedingharn Castle Pay5,-Cricket, Hants. v. Glouccstcring-Oil Dance. at the Rock Garden shire, Pavilion. Sour h sea, 6,-Dolphin Players in "The Ghost Train. J.R, Evening.

6-8.-Command Ratings Tennis Tournament. R.M it. Eztstncy.

7.-Dolphin Players in ---The Ghost Train.--- S.R. Evening.

8.-Dolphin Players in "The Ghost

17-18,-Command 1' e U n i s Tournament & Wrens Tourril merit (Semi-finals and finals), Nuilield Club, 17-18.- Cricket. Roy a I N a v y v, Devout. Exeter, 18.---R.N.A.C. (S) v. Metropolitan Police. Pitt Street, 21-22.-Command Athletics Championships. Pitt Street, 22.- -('ommeneernent of S out Ii sea's Resident SLI it 111Cr Show at South Parade flier until Sept. 24. "Ring Out The Hells," 24-25. -Cricket. Royal Navy v, Warwickshire XI, Edgbaston, 25.-Royal Naval Sailing Association Regatta, 26,-R a y a 1 A I b e r t Yacht Club Regatta.

28.-RN. Barracks Swimming Gala.

the impact of NI r, Turner's work is Train." JR. Evening. lessened, despite the fact that his is i"a,nil Passagc-I)isturbllncc i-lM.S. Dryad Sports Day, no work of fiction. Secondly, there is Allowance & Refund of Expenses.

H.M.S. I) r y ad Ship's Company a good tie a I of insuulicientlv conVin ss rlting in the hop: you ss ill be sidered writing. There are the I) a it cc a t KImbells Ballroom. slovenly able to help me in the matter of claims metaphor- -''t It C blood o I Britain's Soul hsezt. for a rating taking his \Vibe and family life-line fit, sved free"-and the over- 10.

Dolphin Players in "The Ghost :ihiroad. 'li :tin." W.R. Evening. done sentiment-"Oh. God, what was I've read certain A.l'.Os., but there's the point of it :ill" -and several 13-14,- Cricket, Royal Navy v. Civil so much of it and put down in such examples of the bathos that an inexService. Chiswick.

A it.', ncr : In rep/v to your letter of a way. I'm afraid I couldn't make perienced writer so often and so till- I3'16,---Comniand T e n n I s Tourna'!"

13. / am glut! to be able to coii- head or tail of the ollicl.I I ss or ding fortunately produce, when he wishes ment & Wrens T o u r n a m e n t. is a sunday authoriza- Also, nobody seems to k 1(155 a nything O he at Ills most telling.

In',,: that R sI .1). Eastney, definite about it, ii,,,i for Naval personnel to join 14.-RN. Barracks Sports Day. 'I ilese aside. however. imperfections ..__........... pOrtals in V.U1, Luropc for leave - First of all. I shall be leaving for , hi ...., ltttl''' 11.1 ttt't5 .1 t1ttI't with a fret. warrant once a year the Malta next month, and as I'm hoping t, something worth while. His hook is to take my wife and out ant/tori! v is c'o,l!ain(-(! in Naval Pay baby (age an account of the Nas'', 's, or rather SERVICE FOR THE SERVICE Rt't'u/t,tjt,ns. Article /502, paragraph three months) that inca us a two and more particularly of H.M.S. Vernon's, Ui I FI T 2, which is hoii'c'vt'r it'orded as fob- :i half year stay. I shall he joining a work in combating the mines laid hy submarine out there. .'s I coin: don't Inll's: 40 MILITARY RD., CHATHAM (Telephone 4016) KENT under the General Selvie: Ctlililiiis' the (ieimans in the 1939-45 war' His "One return journey per year may Sins, I think I'm correct SaS . corn pt ri son of the few officers and!

THE HIGH REPUTATION OF UNIFIT TAILORING LIES IN THE CUT in be allowed at public expense to any that she and the baby ss ill get 'l'rer ratings sthti tackled enemy mines with AND SUPERB FINISH OF EVERY SUIT MADE w o f t h e Battle of part of N.1 V. Europe to unmarried air pass:IL'e. the renowned Ic Expenses of rail and Britain is. in tilt' bin itt 'a' Ia xis from Bolton, To these mcii. as to (lie personnel apt. lanes. to LonAini,'th,,,t 11/10.5,' parent.s a, r s (foil Airport I understand we pas' fighter pilots, the country d i d a n d Blazers 1/171! 10 N. II . Lurop' Ill 00 0//ida1 dues ,ose :t great debt, c" I and then for. when she arrives in 'iii 'and OCCU married ('a/(1t' who 'I here is, too. a m OS t pertinent Malta. I put in a claim, and this money r3 I qilartcr',.' That part of the journey is refunded. from £4-7-6 moral implicit in this book. 'rhe nation hit/Jill ill,, U.k. will Count as opt(. of As we have a child, there will of is reminded yet again-and, to a the ,:or,nal free leave journeys course he extra luggage, which will listener to mans' of our public men, it allowed in the U. K.'' have to go hs' sea as she is only "1 would appear that the nation cannot Sports Trousers .S/u,ulcI you not occupy married lowed so much by air. The main items he reminded often enough-that for us quarters, it would appear that your are a pram and small cot, (lie rest will survival, if one can postulate the pos. from 29/Il ,sOuu could visit You under fife tc.rp?ts go in a small crate, like clothes, etc., sihility of survival in a future war, is tx of N : r a I Par Regulations, Article as we have no furniture 01' our own to still ultimately dependent upon the arrisal of the trier1511. paragraph (3) which reads take. Now do we pay for this also and safe and hind .

These mcii of the Vernon Two-piece Suits ;' "If any ,ulem/'er of the family of an get the full money refunded on put- chant ships.

I did, and no doubt are reads' to do officer or uulaul ii, receipt of nlarriag titig in a claim at \l:ilta. or do we 43' not a which is a naval base to for it out again, job job £7-19-6 1 allowance visits hi,,u at cxpay of our own from fj only because it is concerned with the pemuse during the year, i/tat visit is expense and no refund '? of the realm the seas., but I'm sure be able upon hint you'll to me safety to be regarded as disqualifying give the right answers to these questions because the Navy is vitally and confronl (tilt' journey at public expense Ready-made Doeand ill a in ore simpler wax. thu the (Intl titisl 't'a re that, while our people to t!,, British Is/u's in that Year."

1110 lit (se decimated Isv Is 1)110) in ti they A.I Os. skin and Diagonal Your soft will have, in our ('tent, I enclose a stamped addressed en- Iiilist (,' atin hi lIed Is y starvation. to obiain permission, through Is is I s'elope in anticipation.

Co,is,uuauzdii: Officer, to go abroad for Uniform Suits I An.s tier: In rep/s. to your letter re- ATLANTIS. Mohr and Selhsood. his leave, ill accordance with Q.R, & Laurie ; 15!-.)

(Werner A.!., .'l rtjt'l,' 09/5. l,'aflhiull.' family passzgc' to Malta, the I' from £7-I 9-6 reguboiiou:s art' trot really so formnidMr. Seliwood, (lie British reporter L. able as you will see if you read i/se who forms one half of the (earn. has Re.entr to Complete lime for WHY NOT JOIN UNIFIT'S ALLOTMENT SYSTEM AND BE SURE OF sections appropriate of .4.F.0.26341 done a fine professional job in liarpews ion HAVING A TAILOR WHO CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH THE SMARTEST 54. raring the story of Commander Mohr.

I believe that re-engagement can AND MOST UP-TO-DATE CLOTHING AT REASONABLE PRICES Draft to a .subu,uarint' will qualify f'tiriiierly',tn officer in the German stiryears can be now e effected if 22 PLEASE WRITE FOR A FORM AND CATALOGUE lou for fret' passage for your Wife face raider Atlantis. One is bound to served before the age of 50. and with all,! fauuuils' to Ma/ta, but you must 25 ALBERT RD., DEVONPORT his lofty c o n IC rn p t f or 169 QUEEN ST., PORTSMOUTH forgis'e to this (lie fol ltis details reference 1fl5 app/s for this tllroulu,'h ,l'our Ct,uut' commas, and his fondness of capital ST,,WEYMOUTH AIsD INVERGORDON and MALTA 6IaST.THOMAS in IS I'O\e ofO assistance in ai arc ' ''zunclin 0//leer (1/ter >011 get out letters in the Addi sonian manner.

- MEMBERS OF THE iNrERPORT NAVAL TRADERS' ASSOCIATION' ins lily enquiry : t/n',t' and have secured tilt' necessary such is the verve and vigour of the ilt(flhtlflhIttI..:.,, al (it:.

(1) Joined RN, May 9, 1933. whole.

Advanced to I'.O. Writer Nov. Passage still then be arranged k' 'rue subject cannot have been easy. q)m82/i 1939. the I. ,td,nirtult u/b trill in/or,:: your Writer l1'ift' fulls' (1,5 to 11-hat she is to do: /10w One sinking of a ship is very much Advanced to ('P.O. 'like a ml 0 t It e r in wartime, and the mIte/s baggage site ran take ill' air (1/ May 7. 1942. career of Atlantis was a s e r i C s of slut' as Writer dot's not by (tilt! fFOR ('P.O. go (2) lkiiiob0iied troopship) enty-two sinkings. But there is no to (Is, It'll/I 24.

1946. what tilt' rest it. of cry.) (3) Jan. here. and many humorous inotlotony Granted QC. l)atl ees 9. etc.

2Sgo PR~dri side-lights. Those who swung round )ou will /iiicl 1/1(1! i.. tie/I 1936 and Mar 9 1941, Intoy in Sea pa will he entertained P4E IlultI orga,,uzed, sour provided ii't'fe (3) !:lld in. R.I'.R. a s ('P.O. at the thought of the Cerniaii who rt'dt!.s cort'f:iI/v I/ic' t'(,IlIiilillOlt,s iit.strltl' Writer Dc, 20. 1949, his share of the ss it r 110115' s/Il' will r,'CCii',', >1:' should /fat.(. I must confess that Dec. (ru:ued 3rd CC. 8.tdg: was to ''freeze his feet in Kid." I he 110 queries, 20, 11)49 (R.F.R.'). (le.rni,-in paper war was as ciitlitt~iGranted R.I.R.. 1..S. :rld G.C. Oil.(.(, .1ou have arrived ipt Malial aft.]; as o U r 0 sI n. and THE TT -- "V' .ct,ult ill ,s'our pac.sugt' application form,,, TWIN . ieriiiItti dockyard', like British, foltill' wheels still l't' set ill l?bl)li(iul an.! that time los', Einstein in the concept it on the Play mains-putt out the mains plug and it kindly inform me / don't thin?. yoit should have yiiu" n.*univc. goes on Playing .(from its self-contained batteries t) -:1 whe:her: al';iIif. thing to seriously, the narrators \lor (a) I am eligible for re-entry.

17ns Batteries 19/3 extra Make the most of your fitof course, to ro "Stoker's Wife" I mor.,tl , monthly allotment! of and tic problems discipline or set and batteries We regret we cannot anssver your which must affect all who go to SCZi. ' Consult your local branch of: Relevant rates of pay and/,,,- qtL'stioli. :15 50(1 (lid not enclose your d (b) epos for supplied i particularly for periods so lengthy as gratuities to which I should fic ii:tme and address. and 12 moiittiiy payments of 30/the cruise of the Atlantis. Capt. Rogee entitled, and the probable rate ss-ill he something of a revelation of pension. hose who expect uiirnjti1'ated scvcrit END) DU I'CU GIFT The favour of an early reply would ; 24197 COMMERCIAL ROAD from Pru~sians. be greatly rec and 1181920 KINGSTON RD. PORTSMOUTH Most interesting (if :ill, however, Is TO ROYAL NAVY A ,isn'Cr bi,a,l/ "you for your letter the account of relations between the tin' --.- -of May 9, rr,'arclint,' re-entry to :111(1 men of Atlantis and the,, FOR 'I EN ears the officers and man 'vii! ts'a IV. of the Royal Netherlands Navy have officers and men they took from their can that Volt it'oui/d /,t' I confirm victims. One is read)' in these da s. given thousands 01' to I stahi to ,nt'dical ment iii the Royal tulips ehi.?if'll' for rc't'Illry good' Nas's a' a to ken of when what might he called s' III as a TO THOSE : s'tiit 'Ida' lit. re-entered REQUIRING fitilt' the friendship which the Navies en- Gcrmanism" is being so sedulously Pet! s' Of(u''r Writer (your .',eiiIori1' fostered, to look with sonic suspicion years of sv.Ir. the joyed during it't',tiltl put 5 lu Jul.'11 oil ilit. roster for Our Dutch friends have felt that this upon a book which goes out of its I CIVIL EMPLOYMENT (ZtIl'(lilJ't'?ill'ilt). with (I dal/I' rate of annual token should how Like the form way to claim that Hl-itish prisoners received reasonable treatment. Yet a par of approxu!ltlielv 23/- and Mar- of a permanent gift. On \iav II ViceIf you are shortly leaving the Royal Navy, Sir W. G. ruled .4 //olI'ancc of 49/. it't't'klv, Admiral A. de ltooev. Commander-in- study. of the record of Atlantis and II 'il/i regard (0 pension, tilt' weekly Chief this hook disarm the in the of reading I Royal Netherlands Navy, preArmstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd. are engaged raft's at,' as follows : sented to Admiral of the Fleet Sir ssceptic. so that one is left with the work on Guided Missiles, and while Atlantis was a design development / I 2t1, 1st to 20th year ,,.

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R.I.C. Those interested should apply to the Chief EnginFor each year in the leading rate 6d. cheques for £1,000 for the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust. and £150 for King a week. eer, Armaments Division, giving all particulars of For each year for Petty Officer rates George's Fund for Sailors. These sums were a contribution from the officers their technical and practical training with details of 1/6 a week, For rae/i year as Chief Petty Officer and men of the Royal Netherlands renewed Have you any industrial experience.

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Earlier in the Admiral de Boocy day, The Tt'r,niusal Grant for a Chief YOUR took the salute zt :t parade in the Royal Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Petty Officer on discharge to pension and watched a demonNaval Barracks. is £250 plus £16 per )'ear for each year stration by the Portsmouth Command Limited, Bagington, Near Coventry Annual Subscription, of service over 22.

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Treasurer. Mrs. F. Coxwell, "Kin- Al' 'IHE risk (lf crossing the bows of sort of trouble can have resulted in fauns," F0rI Road, Alvcrstoke the Vclt'arc Committee of the R.N. the large maintenance hills meiitioired. of for the H.M.S. VERNON Branch (Phone: 89521), enclosing 8/THE Barracks, the reasons given on pages 'rhe advantages of diesels have been the Royal Naval Friendly Union of coach and a stamped, addressed en- 10 and II of the May issue of the found by many taxi-cab proprietors Sailors' Wives met at 2.15 p.m. in the selope for reply. Places will be re- NAvY Ntws for changing over from in London. where several hundreds of Wardroom Annexe of H.M.S. Vernon served in order of receiving money for the ('rossley diesel coaches to petrol- taxis have changed over to diesel enon Wednesday. April 27, with Sirs, the coach seats. engined I)uple Hedfords afford much ginles. The saving in fuel, plus tite long J. Grant presiding. Some members Seats for the trip to Max Factor on too lent Pt ins a di sli for one to ignore. service life of the engine have been from the North End. Gosport and June 8 re now all hooked tip.

It is a subject on which ottc could proved over and over again.

Fareham Branches were present.

Three' members, Mrs. C. E. Enter- easily fill a full page if the Editor As for the small operator, ss-e have The Rev. W. H. Browne opened the son. Sirs. \V. M. Smith and Mrs. I. could spare the space, as customers of the writer's firm. with and the singmeeting prayers Hutson, are to he congratulated on Without being in ftill possession) of several farniers with diesel'enginted ing of the last verse of Eternal the birth of daughters in May. all the factors involved, repair bills. vans, We never see them front one Father," accompanied on the piano Sib who attended the Southsca age of vchieles and so on. one cait ntionth to another and then only for

by Sirs. J. Riley.

Branch's Variety Entertainment on only comment on the facts as set out minor work, greasing and so on. Iesv A by the prize presented Deputy Mas 9 thoroughly enjoyed the whole in the Slav issue. These are (a) that of these ever get their filters cleaned WHEN YOU RETIRE Vice-Chairman. wit% maintenance and repair hills on the hut appear to he quite trouble free.

North End. Sirs, with the men are more concerned versatility and giftedness of two vehicles cost over £SX) last year YOUNG l)immick. about asuccessful Service career. the performers. (h) that many snt,ill operators are reForces Motoring CIuh Mr. Branch. the Hairdressing Mall-!

But retirement will come and an verting from diesel to petrol because iii details of the Forces from the Stores Although ager Co-operative of ntaintenance (c) that the costs adequate income will be needed to Fratton Road, in gave a most interesting I'.S.V. drivers cannot maintain diesel Siotoring Chub have been published enjoy it. NOW IS TILE BEST A.F.O's. naity Naval niotorists do not in (Ii e a iii e as engines way petrol seem to have heard tif it and a brief TIME to start providing either an different ways of dressing it, %% bite WE I-lAt) a very good attendance at oLir Slav niceting. We listened to a cng i ntes. extra pension at 5 to supplement his lady assistant, Miss Law, demonoutline of its activities ntav he useful.

Service and State Pensions or, if strated the different styles on four most interesting talk by Mr. Binning It is a non-profit organtizahioit aSSOI)icsel Maintenance on ---The training and Work of Guide elated with tire R.A.('. and has as its you prefer, a substantial cash sum lovely models, who had arrived with In fairness to the dicscl engine and for 1he Blind"-he his their'heads in curlers, and who afterDogs on leaving the Service to help you object the promotion of Slotoring and ' brought wards walked round the room so that own guide dog 'Sally ii ith him to to correct any misapprehension aris- Slotor Sport antonig past and present to establish yourself in civilian life. could have a demonstrate, and after his talk we ins from the facts ntentioned, a few ntemhers of H .S1. I'orces, Ap.trt front the interested audience The younger you arc, the better really svords on the subject arc perhaps close-up view of the new and asked numberless questions--as the rethis, membership has many advanterms you can secure. i beautiful coiffures. A vote of thanks stilt of a raffle and a collection we just tied. tages including special terms for inwere able to hand £4 to it does scent was Sirs.

L. Brooks.

SIr. Firstl-. that the Comby Bintting surance of all kinds, legal aid and given APPLY FOR OUR SPECIAL SCHEMES as a donation for this work. mittee have had ait un fortunate cx- advice artd reduced suhscriptionr to the FOR SUPPLEMENTARY PENSIONS Nest Meeting Our Garden Par lv, by the kind in- pcrientce. Nevertheless, tire fact re- R.A.('. Certain spares and materials At the next meeting on Wednesday. vitation of Rear-Adrttial and Sirs. nta irs that ntaintert,unce of the diesel cart also be obtained at grea tI reduced June 29. there is to he an election for. i-awkes. is being held oil July 7 tt is. iciiiill- less than the petrol errgine. prices.

Advantages include: elI krtosh n that the fuel injecthe new Committee. , and it is hoped 2.30 at 't-he Has-en, Green lane, Ru iv It is Premiums Pension at 65.

Membership is ten shillings per that all ntcmhcrs will try to attend Road, Alverstoke. tion systent of the diesel, which so and details can he ohtaintcd front cease at 40,45 or 55. Options full far as so that there -can he a the layman is concerned is alstt year rcprescnt.iOur Summer Outi,t is lick] The Forces Motoring (lub t,td.. 2 being include a lump sum on Lion Oh the Vernon Bra!lCh iii choosthe ignition system owing to the diesel Wedncsda v June 29. We are going Charterhouse Ni ews, Londoii, E.C.1, service. their new Committee for the is far more reliable than ing the In addition, members and Family leaving for a day tour to Devon to see over principle, prospective coming car.

Buck fastleigh Abbey there are still ignition sYstem of the petrol engine. members are advised to contact Sentior protection, etc. does, will be hcld on It however, etbrtscienttious require Sewing meetings "i few vacancies in the bus, price LI. ('d. Shpt. F. E. White, A.SI.I.N.A., attention to cleanliness Ihe fuel June 1 and 15 at 2.15 p.m. in the Names to Sirs. Thomas. 32 Write,st.ttim date of hirth, for (':iptaun of the t)ockvards Office, Anglesey billers.

Apart front this there is little Kings Stairs. H.M. I)ockard. Portsfavourable premium., payable by Wardroom Annexe.

Road. .'ls erstoke :lelephoiie (iosport to ss rolls and lie nitii 51 he a seats fl the go There are still empty pretty Naval Allotment toS'1l(, oi' I " .S .V . driver who ca iiiot attend mout hi, who us entdeasour i rig to form at coach trip to the innoxa Factor Our iie\L In'eIiiiC 5 (lii June 2 at po a (iroup of tIre ('huh.

1(1 his hilters. 'there is ito lea' hoodoo on June 22.

Wednesday. lslington the Sk'ane Stanley Hall. Crosswa'.s, annac lied to ma intena lice the .it .i,ffl. the of \Crrtorl (,ale 9.3)) ing the Dates for Your I)i:urv (osprt at 2.30. We are looking for- diesel, although ad nt itt cdl I unch can he obtained oi the ' y some ward to sselconiing hack our president.

June 5 Belgian Grand Prix. Spa. garages do tight sli' of fltcm. (hr members may bring a picnic meal. Sirs. l:awkes.

New members are 11-12 I.e Mans 24'hour race.

ASS OC I AT ION After being conducted round the Lie- aIsh aVs sselconte.

Secondly. the usual trouble experienced in diesels. often arising from tory. questlorts will be invited during 19 I)utch G r a it d l'rix. Z.inid.

1 I.MTtD F.,d.d 1S77 he partaking of tea : next a Ha rn ci iultv in;ccslipshod niaintcnarrce i voort, ii on. Au excel Iciii re p Ia L-enien t service l)cmonstration will be given, when 19 Southsea Motor Club. ('an'° PROVIDENT HOUSE for t ucl ir)tecttnrs is .isaihable in Southfurthcr questions non Cup 'I'rial. sea. atid heir replacement is hardly 246, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C.2 26 Rouen Grand Prix.

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FHE MONF HI.Y meeting at Fisher Hall, Whale Island, was held on Tuesday, Slav 3. Nrs. Rutlteriord prcsiding. We were delighted to have Lady Rcsne and her choir witIt us br t he a fternoon, and their programme of songs, both serious and gay. enchanted everybody. Sirs. Siarchntent ran the r;thlles and th Trade Stall Was fl the charge ol' Sirs. Allen and Sirs. Stark.

On Slay 17 an evening social and dance Shas held in Fisher Hall. which was attended by ('a ptai it and Sirs. Rutherford. Ca pta in and Mrs. (ira ill and he Res'. and SI rs. 'Iregenna Piggott. also a ntint her of Went hers helongi rig to the Southsca and H.S1.S. Vernon branches and the G osport a rid I areha nt Branch. ('P.O. Barnes kindly acted as SI.C. and des ised a sery enjoahle programnse of dances and games. There sere nunterous pri/es to he won for ingenious competitions, from skill in bursting balloons to quickness in removing your partner's heft shoe-lacenobody quite kncw what they might be asked to do next-everyone entered into the spirit of fun and the evening went with a trentendous swing. Mrs. William's three-piece hand provided the music. Our next niecting will he on Tuesday. June 7, at Fisher Hall, at 2.15 p.m.. when we are having a Bring and Buy Sale.

Any Naval wives who would like to join our Branch will be very welcome that day-or further particulars can he obtained front the Hon. Secretary. Mrs. Hussey. Phone 33312.

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the winter sports fixtures, were held in the Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth. April 27. 1955.

Results-Plymouth Command, 13 which the Chaplain of the F lee t Parade, R.N.B. points; Air Command, 8 points; OUR W.R.N.S. Officers and ninety preached. After the Service, a parade Nore Command, 2 points ; Portswas held and t he salute taken by W.R.N.S. ratings paraded in RN. Barmouth Command did not corn-' THIS SEASON'S petticoats are prettier Petticoats. Out go the cherished baby racks, Portsmouth, May II, 1955, on Major-Gen. J. L. Moulton. D.S.O., than ever before. Beneath the um- h I ties arid pinks and in come the bold. pete. the occasion of the visit of the Dutch O.B.E., Royal Marines.

The Women's Inter-Service Cham- brella-skirted "A"-line they are being sun -splashed colours, with a hint of in Commander-in-Chief, Admiral dc were held pionships during May worn bright, spotted, or frilly, and W.R.NS. Officers Spanish influence, "Lingo." which is a the Royal Marines Barracks. Eastney.

Buoy. full.

We were sorry to say farewell to rosy-orange, is one example.

The W.R.N.S. were complimented R,i!tv.W.R.A.F. 13 points; In an wardrobe without at fact.

And a backward glance to great-grandSecond Officer A. Stevens who left b hill) on heir smart appearance.

W.R.N.S.. W.R.A.(., 7 points each. least one of the new is a dull lila ma's days has produced :t bright last month for duty in Malta. G.C. affair. Arid a full-skirted dress needs a ''11:i n nd'' red. frosted with She has been serving in H.M.S. DolSis imrning Chapel of St. Andrew, R.N.B. still to it ss rite petticoat give cotton lace. shape. for the past two years in. the 'I tic fourth I' our W. R. N .S. ratings. three from Annual Service for phin The should not he Most of petticoat longer tile Petticoats are from the office of the Flag Officer Submarnes. H.M.S. W.R.N.S. was held Sunday. May 22, Victory and one from H.N1.S. than the dress, even by a fraction. That waist, but for evening many of them Third Officer 1). 1'. Swallow. H.M.S. 1955. at 10th). attended a two-weeks swum- is too obvious. Its vcrs and are in:ude all-mi-one, with strapless ]hird.Ohlicer J, NI. Mercury, The Service was conducted by First- Colhingwood. ruing course in the RN. School of frilliness will ensure that it does not tops. When hiliirgoers see Officer F. NI. luster Hall. The first (ironow 1) a v i s and Third Officer Physical Training last month. they will 1111(1 it hard to say which pass unnoticed. It is especially glamP. A. Ward both from H.M.S. Victory, lesson was read by Wren NI. Rock A W.R.N.S. Com- orous for (lancing. is the prettier -Brigitte Bardot's evenH.M.S. Mercury May 15, for mand representative been inand the second lesson by Chief Officer joined team has Swimming There is a distinctly French flavour ing dress or the petticoat in apricot the Signals course, eluded in the RN. Portsmouth Com- about the petticoats Diana I)ors wears clii lion over Ia fk'ta wh cli S. H. Itroster. Senior W.R.N.S. Officer Third Officer H. A. Ritchic. H.M.S. goes with it.

Portsmouth Command: and the admand Swimming Club and is taking (under a short black evening dress in moved to a new appointin the fixtures. The following her new film. "Value for Money." dress was given by Miss Winifred Mercury. part ment in H.M.S. Heron and was have taken Field. ex-W.R.N.S. part: Deep frills of tluITv white net are piped The Prayer of Dedication and the relieved by Third Officer B. A. Ross.

Wren S. NI. Lynn. I1.Nl.S. Victory with satin in bright colours, adding just Third Officer P. Fauset-l-arquhar Wren T. P. Watson, H.M.S. Victory were Blessing said the Rev. relieved Third Officer the right touch of gaiety, to a perfectly by Swallow in Wren E. ('ontiu,i,,'I from page 4, coluitin 3 W. J. F. P. B. Duncan, H.M.S. Vic- plain dress. rregciini-1'iggott, O.1l.E.. H.M.S. Collingwood and has taken Wren S. F. Sinclair, H.M.S. tory; Pastels take hack seat with the new Royal Nav%. a up the duties of a Quarters Officer.

Victory ; Wren P. H. Smith, H.M.S. H.M.S. Victory welcome T h i r d f. oudroyant Fair Mercury; Wren S. NI. I.cwis, H.M.S. A, has been Munn, who ON MONDAY, May 2. the Southsea The W.R.N.S. in Portsmouth Com- Officer E. M1 ercury ; Wren V. Drane. H.M.S. Inter-Unit Cricket Knock-Out in of Third Officer place Branch. R.N.F.U.S.W.. held a Musical Vernon : Miss Workman, mand have responded very generously appointed V.A.I)., Cronow Davis.

H.M.S. Collingssood.

'F he W.R.N.S, Inter-Command Afternoon at ibresters' Hall. The to an appeal for hand-made soft toys was provided liv tile men)and sweets for sale at the l:oudrtyant Cricket Championship,,; will take place Command Ride Meeting American Netball Tournament in the form of songs. in Jul and will be played in Ports' lair to be held on June I. A number Eleven members of the W.R.N.S. in An American Netball Tournament iuuouthu. The Women's of the Wrens in H.M.S. Collingwood l'orsmouh Command took Inter-Service Mimes. sketches and recitations, all of part in the for the Chief Constable's Bowl was Cricket which were Undertook to give toys and many of Command Rifle Meeting at Tipner. In follow i n heartily applauded and Championships much enjoyed by tlieiiu sere made by them during their spite of very poor weather they all held Saturday. May 7. 1955. T hi i s .tigrist. everyone. We had was the Tournament great pleasure in entertaining the chairseasonal leave. organised by enjoyed the experience and some were Portsmouth Nethall Athletics an a Association and in nitl some of the umicm hers of the SC-c-1 gifts of sweets, sonic of successful in gaining medals.

During the next few months Sports h-I,M .S. ye non Bi audi at this meetlocal clubs and teams took part. them home-made, have also been The Dryad team which won the many will he held in Establishmost The W.R.N.S. Unit, Royal Marines Days ing. donated. Grateful thanks is extended Queen Charlotte Cup included Wren ments within this Command. and memOn Wednesday, May IS. 33 members to all who have helped in this most S. H. Hodge, H.M.S. Victory, and the Barracks. Eastncy. entered a team and bers of the W.R.N.S. have been invited are to he congratulated on reaching went on an afternoon (ruling to the gencrou.s and practical way.

Vernon team which won the Davis the semi-finals to in held events in Estabwhen they lost after compete New Forest. Mrs. Rohei-tshaw. our Cup had as members: L./Wren J. A. a lishments other than t he i r own. former W.R.N.S. Activities hard-fought match. chairurian, had kindly inSimmons and Wren B. C. Lane. the Wrens serving in H.M.S. vited diem to visit her very Already Six W.R.N.S. ratings serving in the at her house in Individual winners were as follows: FORTHCOMING SPORTING (ollingwood are coached the being by Reaulieu. which they all R 0 Va I Marines Barracks, Eastney, Deliberate at 200 very EVENTS yards.-Ist. First l'Irysical Training Stall in preparation much indeed. and after enjoyed a lovely tea assisted with the arrangements for the Officer E. M, Foster Hall. H.M.S. for their Sports Day to be held June with Mrs. Robert shiaw they went Tennis oil to irooping the Colour Ceremony held 2nd, Wren B. C. Lane.

Victory; (hrktchiurch and made a tour of the The annual W.R.N.S. Inter-Unit IS. 1955. in this Establishment on A p r I 3.

H.M.S. Vernon.

The Portsmouth Corn ma nd Athletics New Forest before has Knock-out Tennis Tournament 1955, by taking charge of and looking returning to SouthRapid at 200 yards.-lst, First Officer commenced and ten teams within the Championships will take place at Pitt sea. after the children's stand.

I. M. Foster Hall. H.M.S. Victory; Command are Street in June, and the Inter-ConiAn invitation was extended to taking part.

This month there will he a day out2nd. Wren P. J. M. Alleyne, H.M.S. The Portsmouth Command Tennis mand Championships will he held in ing on the 22nd, ss hidi svulh he a trip W.R.N.S, officers and ratings within Vernon.

Tournament will he held (luring the Plymouth, Portsmouth Command to attend the through the Ilianues Valley. and over E. S. Dress Rehearsal on Thursday. April Situp at 200 yards.-lst, Wren month of June. and in early August Swimming 70 members have applied to go. Before Davies, H.M.S. Vernon; 2nd, Wren the R.N. Tennis Championships begin 21. 1955.

September ends the summer pro. that, however, there is the monthly J. Clegg, H.M.S. Victory. at Wimbledon.

The W.R.N.S. Unit attended the gramme with the Women's Inter-Ser- meeting at Foresters' Hall on Monday Cricket Fencing Special 'Corps Day of Remembrance vieg Diving and Swimming Champion- the 13th. at which there will he a talk Service" held in St. Andrew's Church, THE R.N. Women's Inter-Command Four Units have entered teams for ships. to he field, as last y c a r , at and demonstration by a Beauty R.\l.It.. Sunday, April 24, 1955, at Fencing Championships, the last of the Portsmouth Command W.R.N.S. Fltham, London.

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Foreword by

THE CAPTAIN, H.M.S. VERNON .

NO DIFFICULTY baffles The challenge of today is no less great zeal" was one of the favourite maxims than it was in Lord Fisher's time. of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, Like the broomstick of the Sorcerer's who, t' (dr. Jackie Jkhcr. started Apprentice in Walt Disney's "Fanthe \trno,I as Torpedo School of the tzisa," the splinters of the battered Royal Navy in 1872.

U-boat are. corning to life in .i new in numbers. 'File increasing In the years svheh followed the early. problems of the new underwater menace of the mine is as great as ever.

But what of this nuclear age in weapons, the torpedo and the mine. were gradtiilIv mastered. and rcs,on- which weapons of mass destruction sihilit 'UI1(I for all naval electrical can cause havoc ashore on scale matters. hitherto undreamed of? Command and The of the new branch was control of the high seas upon which, fostrcl by the challenge of a power- under the good Providence of God. of Islands must fitl ctierny fleet and, during the (jicat 11C iis ti which i depend. cpLn the task Wuich War, by the massed torpedo attacks before its and in which the Torpedo of our destroyer pressed it I U m tone Branch U115 such wide home with r gallantry unsurpassed. responsibilities and so vital .i part to By then the much younger Anti- play-certainly with no lack )f dimSubmarine Branch had made small and cultics to be tackled by the zealous! discreet beginnings, albeit with a zcat The 'Torpedo Anti-Submarine which ultimately triumphed over a

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It looks a lot and it is. . \ntiSubmarine Branch is not responsible for the development of Submarine Warfare and Tactics. which is the responsibility of the Submarine Branch of the Ros ii N is'. but it is vital that the torpedo Anti-Submarine Branch should keep up to date with the latest ideas in submarines, so as to he ready for any underwater enemy. In other words underwater the

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Branch serves in submarine,;. ratings .'. ,. group,, whihswptthc'fth . norma 1 lent to v being the Submarine It is interesting to note that during .submarine menace Service for live but to the Second World War Britain years, returning But there was always a close con- her Allies sank more than 900 the Torpedo Anti -Submarine Branch ... enemy nection between the Torpedornen and U-boats, and of the total number advancement training in their of for \ the Ant!-Subnlarmncrs. 'The early Anti- enemy surface Specialist Qualifications. ships sunk by the Submarine I)epth Charge was soon British and Commonwealth Navies It may he seen, therefore, that the replaced by mortars tiring heavier and more than two-thirds were sunk tile personnel of the present-day Torpedo by more accurately directed projectiles torpedo or the mine, so the partners Anti-Submarine Branch are trained to and these were sponsored by the to the marriage joined hands in a state serve on an below the surface of the Torpedo Branch as the underwater of high morale, and with a record sea, but their training comprises even wider interests than this and they, weapon experts. So also were the anti- of solid achievement behind them, - -. dotes for the magnetic mine and the . work (ill the seabed tell it, ('lcaron The :im,ilgiinmtion of the two t)iver tremendous minessvecping effort which elf-eont:tiimed S pCCi ml ft......... n i - i............................... '. vuiiilimcaiioit witrimn mile i irpeuo :51111kcpt tIlt. sea routes clear for the '.sm,rc kecnl'. interested in and largely Submarine Branch- or in the tir is passage of our warships and coii'.os ' inspired the' development of the small '1ircrm member'. of Anti-Submarine The end of the war saw the marri- ships of the Royal Navy-the torpedo .

Hclicoptcrt. for which duty volunteers '' age of these two partners to form the was developed to enable small ships. are lent to the F feet Air Arm 101 Torpedo - Anti -Subni am-inc la neli . . - -of and eventually su hula rifles, to strike- lou,- Years. ' _ today ss ith its wide responsibilities large ones, and the Asuic set - Covering almost all aspects of war developed to enable small and hi gills. highly -Manning the Bran, i under the seas-- from aircraft-launched niancuvrcablc ships to locate and hunt Now let its look ill Solo. to I '.s Torpedoes U-boat. h me tile weapons to roginen-from mines the and mineswcering to the application deliver the kill to the U-boat were the It utna it elcmctt t, the g ci e st tactor in any Branch, and examine the of underwater television, h'. the 'till tiedo Branch. developed personnel structure.

The rating who decides he would Antilike to qualify in Torpedo Submarine and is accented into the Branch. will be sent to 1-1.M .S. \"ernon its an Ordinary or Able Seaman. with at least one sea-going commission behind hint. He will be given an initial The Weapons Rating course of two weeks. and then. dependThe Underwater Weapons Rating on a combination of his own ung at sea carries out the wore important choice and aptitude shown in these duties on ,-\nti-Suhntarinc mortars. he first two weeks, will he channelled into prepare and lire the torpedoes, the Control or Weapon side of the helps he operates on the mining deck of a Branch via a third-class Underwater minelayer. or he may be the key man Control or Underwater Weapons of the sweep-deck party of a mineCourse. sweeper. This latter duty, also requires The Control Rating a high degree of seamanship skill, and The Underwater Control Rating the complexity of modern mineswcepmans and operates the Asdic set at ing equipment, and the fact that the sea as a watchkeepcr. or operates the mining of our coastal waters would torpedo control gear in surface action, certainly, be one of the greatest threats In wartime the Asdic set is operated to this country in any future war, continuously whilst at sea. and on the requires that the key ratings on the alertness and keen hearing of the sweep deck he seamcn!specialists of Underwater Control rating will depend the highest quality. success or dis:mster--ihe detection and The Underwater Rating is destruction of enemy submarines, or also trained in demolitions ashore or the loss of valuable naval and nter- afloat, and in war a select few would chant shipping. Operating the Asdic also be required for bomb and mine wt requires good hearing. and it is disposal duties, It Is with prude that an art in which the ear still plays an the Torpedo Anti-Submarine Branch important part, in spite of all the recalls the exploits of these parties in modern aids. the Second World War, and the fact [he Control Rating may serve it that the first Naval honours of the ativ ship or submarine titled with war were bestowed in person by his Asdics. but usually, they join the Anti- late - Majesty King George VI while Submarine teams of Destroyers or sisiling 1-IMS. Vertion. The officers They however, as and men decorated were those who I-rig;mtes. may. second-class rating volunteer for 5cr- unravelled the secrets of the first vice in Anti-Sulintarine Helicopters.

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successfully completed the course for Commissioned Gunner (T.A.S.).

The Reserves In conclusion, no remarks on the personnel structure would he complete without mention of our invaluable Reserves. who flow through the T.A.S. Schools in as great and sometimes greater numbers than personnel of the Regular Navy.

They comprise officers of the R.N.R. and R.N.V.R,, ratings of the R.N.S.R. d o i n g part-time National Service.

Royal Fleet Reservists doing refresher training. R.N.V.R. ratings, and ratings of the R.N.R., both from ocean-going merchantrnen a n d tough fishermen from the Fishing Fleets I e a r n i n g about minesweeping.

One of the first awards of the war given to a member of the mine dknncal team

The T.AS. Schools H.M.S. Vernon. the principal T.A.S. School. was the headquarters of the 01(1 Torpedo Branch, but space does not permit of any digression into the

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During the last war H.M.S. \'ernon ARAKAN COASTAL FORCES REUNION

was badly damaged by bombing. but

rebuilding is now in full swing. A new A REUNION of the Flotillas, who They were all made Honorary and well - appointed Chief P e t t v formed Arakan Coastal Forces during Members of the Burma Club for the and an Instructional Officers' Block ..,., the War. was held in the R.N.V.R. day and quite a few of them went Block are the first major items on .

Club. London, on May 21. There was there after the Reunion. S o 01 c of which work has started--the latter will a continual buzz of conversation as old them will be meeting again in the enable instructional equipment ss hicli contacted each other.

Eastern Fleet Section of the Burma has to be housed on the top Ilr of shipmates ' Sonic of them brought relics, which Reunion, which is to take place in the Junior Ratings Block to he moved, revived a number of Several the Royal Albert Hall on June 3. It making the whole of the Junior Rat- brought copies of ---Little Ships' War." is known that the First Sea Lord and ings Block available for extensive which was published shortly after the H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, who modernization, which is a number-one War and records some of the opera- is also a holder of the Burma Star, priority, lions in which the Flotillas took part. will 1,c' present.

H.\I.S. Osprey, the home of the the Anti'Submarinc Branch before a111,11 g,amation. is beautifully situated overlooking Weymouth Bay, It is ideally placed for organizing sea training. which is now her primary function. whose (leeks the world record of 535 This is carried out in Frigates of the feet for a dive in Standard Equipment 2nd Training Squadron against targets To was made, provided by the 2nd Submarine SquadArtificer Divers may also volunteer roll. All officers and control ratings for a diving course which specializes receive their basic Asdic training in \'VIIEN you become responin underwater repair work, and in- H.M.S. Vernon, and then go to Osprey eludes underwater welding and cutting, for the finishing touches and vital sea sible for the well-being of is self- training.

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Shallow Water Diving-that Spoil is, of course, popular at both contained diving down to 33 feet-is establishments, and although not so also a very important aspect of diving, hut anyone of any Branch who is lucky as those schools with their own wide both Vernon and medically fit may volunteer for this, and training may be carried out ashore or afloat wherever the necessary gear is carried, and where a Diver First Class is borne.

open spaces., Osprey are compensated by being close to the local United Services grounds. This year Vernon has produced one of the best Association Football teams in the Portsmouth

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off the Charity Cup. and is also reignThe Officers of the Branch At the top is the T.A.S. Officer. re- ins Water polo champion. w Ii i I e sponsihie to his Captain for all aspects Osprey reached th e finals o f t it c of 'LAS. Warfare in his ship or squad- Hockey Knock-out Competition.

Both schools are also ideally situron. During his Long Course. which for over a year, he will have ated for sailing, which is very well mastered the details of all weapons supported, as may be seen from the nit control SVStCitls, and have a fact that Vernon holds all the team rough knowledge of the associated sailing trophies of the Portsmouth ties as well. Under hitll is the Corn- Command, ioncil Gunner (1'.A.S.). who,Turning to other fields of recreation. :1(15. ranks'are formed from senior this year Vernon was also successful in Instructor status who have in of winning the Command Drama qualified for Branch Rank, and Festival, l..A.S. Branch. The young rating who wishes to volunteer for Clearance Diver, Third Class, as opposed to a T.A.S. Control or Weapons rating. must already have qual lied as a Shallow Water Diver, and must have been recommended by his Commanding Officer as being intelligent, reliable, and ss ith a good sense of responsibility aurhutes clearly called for when working on unusual and hazardous tasks, as not only might lack of tltee qualities endanger himself. hut also the lives of others, for all the work of a Clearance Diver is carried out as rI of a team. lie Standard Divers are also qualiti.-d a the T.A.S. Schools, but this is T lot in itself a full specialist qualification until the rate of Diver I- IrsI Class is reached, and the qualification of Diver Ihird ('lass is open to volunteers from many branches.

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as the Chaplain RN. Barracks. We welcome hits. and wish him a happy commission. To Rev, Scarlf, we wish a happy retirement.

D.G.B.

winter 1Yl'KAl. PORTLAND svcathcr forced the cancellation of a kit to Portland last November of )I.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh. On Monday. April 25. however, glorious lunille greeted His Royal Highness FHE WIND-swept peninsula to which s', hen he landed on the Canteen Dolphin appears to cling by its eye( round at Portland punctually, to the brows possesses a magic whose spelt uilinute after his longest helicopter is expressed not so much by the oldto date from Buckingham flight world atmosphere of Fort Blockhouse Palace. He was met by the L o r d but by the charm imposed by geo.ietuicutauit of the County a n d h y graphical isolation. Even the local bus ,Senior auid I- lag Officers and Civil service hesitates to pursue a course ))ieuiark's. A Royal (iuard provided beyond the portals of a larger but hs I t.sl .. Osprey gave a Royal Salute unmilitarv neighbour. It may he that and .i then inspected by His Royal this charm and old-world atmosphere [I ughness. who then drove off to look are inherent ii the ,nzdtunt in porte round the Admiralty Gunnery Esta bnature of Dolphin itself. but whatever lispl!nenI lear Portland Bill and the the cause it cannot be said that our I ide I er Diec ton Establishment. posit ion forces upon its any of the The l)tike's visit ended with a lunstrange c(ist itists and amusements so ii t It e Wardi oont of H.M.S. corn mon to a small island community.. lie Duke then drove to the Television is s ith us. there are strong ( aniceru Ground where he took off in signs thai cricket has erupted upon xis, his helicopter for Poole to inspect a and the Dolphin I'lasers are in active Sa ( a dci Centre. preparation for the Ghost Train. In At I he lime of writing, units of the fact plans are well advanced, with the Home I leet are assembled in preparaaid of transport and refreshment, to tion or the Summer Cruise, and the make the ( ihiost Train season one to ttreseuee of several Dutch warships be long rcnlcrnlsered. Wives and sweetadds to the interest in Portland HarI I.R.I(. The Duke of Edinburgh kits Osprey hearts who read this are urge(] to hour. I urtlier interest is provided, remind their stern. strong and silent especially on Wednesdays and Saturor taking part in the regular Squadron relay, ohstacl race a n d ' fortunate driver was heard to remark males serving in H.M.S. pleasure, da s. by sailing boats-dinghies, Dolphin that races organised by the recently formed other amphibious operations, during on the Island the oilier day that it tickets are free, and that June 6 to wlia Icr'. and others-sailing merely for Portland Naval Sailing Association. which by some misunderstanding our was easier to find one's way out of June 10 are the dates.

by Castle Cove Sailing Club and by lirst-1.ieutcuant fell in Slienia Creek the maze at Hampton Court titan In due and tituci v season it is hoped other bodies. The handbook of the -twice. However in spite of this ntis- drive off the Island. The excavations, to bring to the notice of Dolphin distributed and inwe finished second, which P.N.S.A. has been hap cause driver and pedestrian womenfolk details of the forthcoming cludes the very full racing programme After the %%oik-up---during which such complicated detours, are not for Families Day. ill July. At the moment for 1955 at Portland. Three races have the famous "squid" photograph shown purposes (the history of we are concentrating on the Ghost been sailed so far, the Osprey boats on the front page of an earlier NAVY Gunnery needing no such research) Train programme. to sc hich end the but are of our major road recon- interest and being first in all three races. was a part Ni;ws taken-we were due for curiosity (it' Dolphin The Cricket season has begun in- refit at Gibraltar, so were left behind struction programme, which when womenfolk are cordially invited. complete will he the of with the first two when the remainder of the envy auspiciously squadron every The Men of the Royal Navy matches cancelled owing to the sailed on the Flotilla Command Cruise Town Planning authority. Actually, traffic directions are simple and you weather. drew with Whiteheads to the Iastcrti Mediterranean.

For the Osprey have supported and administered 2nd XI on Saturday 14. and the next last two, months we have hccii enjoy- drive across the Parade Ground. at AT TIMES the ii'tterpart crickclcrs, their own fund since 1922. During match is against Beaminster on 21st. ing the flesh-pots of Gibraltar, though your peril, Gaiters, which have gilt tinder weigh in no uncertain w a y, ii u s t have wondered The nets are in constant use whenever sonic of them arc, fear, becoming the past year over £133,600 has rather empty by now. what cotuiitry t It C y were playing in. the weather permits.

Rain, sleet. hailstones and sun. all at been expended in grants to servIn Athletics a strong effort is being We have had our full share of foot"VICTORY" GALA is fixed for one time, However, all matches so Day made to improve on our performance ball and hockey in Gibraltar, and a and Last Naval men.

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Gala far have been played out. It is not ing ex-serving year's of last year and as a result, we hope few hardy souls have begun swimwas a great success, and we hope that true that one young A.B. has been to do better than in the past. in the ming, Other entertainments have been their families and dependants who as many men and women as possible. signed up by Bertrani Mills for his Port Athletic Meeting on June 1. All three week-end trips to Gangier by were in necessity or distress; the events have been divided into five NI.F.V., the production of fan Hay with their families, will come along seal-like approath to the wicket. and make this 'ear's Gala an even g Ii d in g his way to victory on his sections and an officer has volunteered and Stephen King-Ifahi's naval comedy £25,300 to kindred organizations stomach to encourage and organise training in "Off the Record" at the Dockyard greater success.

Rev, H. M. Kennedy. M.A.. relieved For those of you who knew 1'hteni each. It is hoped that sonic Technical College, and a visit by and Children's Homes; and Rev. J. R. Scarf, M.A., on May 21, two year ago, or later, the sports protalent will be unearthed and thirty-nine officers and ratings, to Bar£15,800 for training and finding rosa on March 5. the anniversary of developed.

In the Port Shooting Championships the battle. employment. on May 14. Osprey marksmen were we are now preparing to leave L,,iflplaced third in the 200 yards Deliber- ra I tar and are looking forward to our RNBT maintains its own Childate Class "X" (Licut, Hall); first in su:nrncr cruise to Istanbul, 'Iripolu and Class "B" (ERA. Blackburn). and Pant :usta. svhere we ho p e to he ren's Home in Edinburgh; a Home first in Class "C" (Shpt. Taylor), In initiated. or re-initiated, in t o the On the easiest terms-froni the 200 yards Rapid. Blackburn mysteries of the Levant. for Aged ex-Naval Men in Gilsecured third place, as did Mr. Atkins lingham, Kent; and the Naval in Revolver Class "A." Several officers and ratings are now competing in the School of Motoring, Portsmouth, Command Rifle and Revolver Shootwhere Naval men are taught to ing Competition at Portsmouth.

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We arrived in Malta just in time for despite the wind and rain. last year's the Christmas Festivities and many entries were exceeded by half. AlAlof the Ship's Company were intro- though Whale Island did not feature duced to the varied pleasures of the largely in the prize list we were "niatelot's Riviera" for the first time. pleased to pull (if the grand aggregate Our first task after Christmas was for the Portsmouth Gun. We have put away our football gear a month's work-up, which entailed much hard work, but left its time to and turned our thoughts to cricket. carry out a varied sporting pro- Ilic season has started with anything gramme, and were very successful with but a swing because, although our our football and hockey fixtures, and ground is as good :15 ever, we have in the Flotilla Command and Fleet unfortunately had three htne fixtures C';;~("Untry events. in each of which cancelled because of the weather. are one or two newcomers to Code E.d.) Hazcltine gained second place. We took part in a fiendish the tears and as usual we are hoping

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yd. Rapid). L. 'Cook Appicyard first in Class "B" (200 yd, Standing). and A.B. Groom fifth in Class "C" (Rifle Championship). The team events ineluded third in the Willis Trophy and sixth in the Ryder Cup. All are to he congratulated on a fine performance. We wish 11.0. Ellis all success in the selective shoot to represent the Navy at Itisley.

Water Polo This is one of the few sports that is not affected by the weather. Dryad has two wins out of three matches, and though early in the season it is hoped that the team can be held togethcr long enough to maintain their earls' success.

Training for Sports Day. June 9, is now in full swing. Preceded in the Queen's Birthday morning by the Parade and followed by the Ship's Company. Dance, it will be a full, and it is hoped, enjoyable day for all.

We never do things by halves in this go to Victorea Barracks as an instrucship. The coldest day of the year not tor.

Front the ship's grapevine I gather only saw its at sea, but also being grilled by our "D's" inspection (one that the first lieutenant, Lieut.-Cdr. might say "H & C and all mod, cons,") Carlisle. will be leaving us, on loan Excitement reached its peak when the to the Australian Navy, so we all wish Gunner's Yeoman, upon being ordered hint the best of luck. to fire a Coston gun from the foreOur final get-together in the commast, fired gun, line, rod, bucket, and mission ill he our Paying-off Dance a small piece of finger into the sea. oil June 17 at the Rock Garden Greater love hath no man than this Pavilion, Southsea, This promises to For the future, we have a cruise to be a grand affair, and we hope also to Denmark, and one to Worthing. fol- renew old acquaintances with shiplowed by another to Dartmouth, and mates of this last commission, if it is there will be cruises with the R.N.V.R. possible for them to come along.

Thesc' cruises, together with Summer i. R. Morrice. leave, will make happy breaks from in the Solent.

NoteDay Running the management regrets that aecommodation for the cruise is IT'S PLEASANT to h able to greet fully hooked. Standing room only, on NAVY Niiws readers once again after top, is available. and momentous ten-week a busy cruise during which time the Royal 15,000 yacht logged approximately miles and spent forty-five days at sea Out of the total of seventy-two. The EXACTLY ONE year ago the first first leg of our cruise. s fitch was to "IT DON'T blow like it used to!" is edition of N.vy Ni:ss s was published. Trinidad. ssas uneventful except for of rough weather s; hich undid IN THE Command Rifle Meeting. a somewhat tarnished naval cry ! It On this first anniversary comes the a Dryad competitors were led by the is almost as tarnished as our upper final article from Hedingham Castle. much of the Ship's Company's and Rifle Secretary, Lieut.-Cdr. R. B. deck hrightwork is now after what as this month we commence reducing dockyard's efforts to make us look smart.

Michell. The week at Tipnor started seems to he endless months of sea- to Reserve.

The ship derived her name from the To pacify the Editor I must he brief with the Junior team s inning the going in foul weather (even including Queen Charlotte Trophy, and Wren some Sundays at sea!) Our daily lot famous Castle Hedingham, in Essex. about our West Indies cruise, but I Hodge. our only W.R.N.S. member. scents to h a v e been a continuous The castle was built in the reign of must mention the high respect and but so King Stephen. between 11 30 and 1152, aiIection with which the ILWA. against the elements becoming the unofficial Pin-tip Girl of struggle '! whose father colonies regard the Royal family,. the Range. T h i s was followed by what What Ho and shiver-me-tim- by Aubrey de Vers'. further successes in both indis idual hers.' As from May I, the Portsmouth came to England with William the This was sccn in the warmth of the its classification and team events.

Squadron changed P.O. Ellis was outstanding o tb a from Home Port Service to Home Sea first in Class "A" (Willis trophy)) Service. So if you see us rolling about and first in Class ''A'' (Rifle ('ham- off the South Coast one day, don't reach 1,,.- 0,.. bottle I U.'.pionship). Licut.-Cdr. I), K. L. Learmunt first in Class "A" (Ryder Cup). are a ship now and not a small piece E./M, Whalley first in Class "A" (300 of the Barracks !

gramme would come as pleasant surprise.

Iwo nets, and one cricket ground for interpart. Two double grass courts in action, with a miniature golf course put in for good measure.

A London run, starting with Lime Grove Television studios. followed by a tour of a well-known brewery, then the Royal Tournament to see Ponipey win, completes the evening.

A sad touch to close the month with. M.(E.) Slatcher of the Ship's Company died on Friday. 20th. Our condolences go to his parents.

A brighter note to close this edition, though. On Sunday. May 22. the son of A.H. Barker was baptised in St. Christopher's Chapel on b o a r d the ship. It was the first child to be so christened in the new chapel.

Our best wishes and the hopes that the ho' will turn out to he as good a sportsman as his father.

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Aubrey dc \erc Ill built the Church at Castle Hcdinghant in 1180. He was succeeded by his brother Robert. one of the twenty-five barons who forced King John to sign Magna Carta in 1215, The famous siege of the castle took place soon after this.

For over 6(X) years Castle Hedingham remained the property of the de Vere family, which in that, time produced seventeen Earls of Oxford. The is now owned the property by Majendie family: dating from Lewis Majendie. 17S3. llcdinghaiu Castle: Frigate A Castle Class Frigate of 1.367 tons, engaged in anti-submarine training at Portland. Built by J. Crown & Son, Sunderland. launched in October, 1944. the ship was first commissioned in May, 1945, "Out in the morning, in at night" does not sound too formidable, but since June. 1951, the ship has steamed 42,697 miles. which is a few, times past Portland Bill, whichever way you look at it. - . . It would he interesting to know how many ratings from Osprey have done their anti-submarine training on hoard Hedingham Castle-unfortunately no records of this are kept.

The ship's final visit is to Lc Havre for five days, early in June. Fifteen of the ship's company have been selected to represent the Royal Navy at the Bayeux Ceremony on June 5, for the of a new War unveiling Memorial.

Personal News of Ship's Company Few of us can actually say where we are headed for next, when the ship pays-off, but rumours are flying, and lingers are being crossed. We expect the majority of the ship's company will commission our successor, H.M.S Dundas, at present nearing comple tion at Cowes, I.O.W. An advance party of seamen. headed by L,/Sea been detailed Lawrence, has already C.E.R.A. Dear and C.M:(E,) Bo are fervently hoping they will be dr3 land sailors for the rest of their time I hear the coxwain, C.P.O. Bodle always remembered as our star G tt "Seagulls over Sorrento," is hoping

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His dthut a busy naval base I'd like to mention break from exercises and the cminto Navy boxing came when he won . that the Dockyard and "Malabar" phasis was on "rabbits." with just a the Home Fleet Heavy-Weight chantfew about look deserted these d:is andforebodtngs the "custonts." in 1949 while i l pionship serving ' -' rather e cnn iii see itt of a '1)00111 tow it' ()it the Sti nda v forenoon before our ' H.M.S. sirius as z boy telegraphist. that was. Instead of ''Jolly Jack's" departure, the Duke of Edinburgh in- Since then he has had a total of fifty, familiar figure thronezinct the streets spected divisions and a ft er w a r d s five .: fights in such places as Saseho.

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Agents. have in recent year., assistcd a great HURBOOK (off Stakes Road). 3 bedroomed number of naval personnel to purchase suitable PLANT SIAIN11/NANCE FETTERS required by use of kitchen. etc.: garden.-Iimsworth 2810.

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SOs. week, own meters: no Simpson 1950 Austin A70 mcnt. Farnborough. hfantt, per children. saloon, black with tastefully furnished; gardin, fruit trees: suit- month.

-Call after 5 p.m.. 24 Trcyor Road, South-sea. PORTCSIFSI'ER. semi-detached bungalow for brown leather interior; beater, all tires RESERVE MECHANICS required by the Royal able hired married quarter: from good; smart £393 National life-Boat Institution. Must he free to breakfast from 64.. sale: 2 bedrooms, loungc'dining-room. kitchen. very appearance St. Particu-lars from L. I. \'ait. 7') high Street, Gosport. SOTI1ISEA.-Bed and travel to any station in the United Kingdom for according to month. Children half-rate. Week- bathroom, garage space, garden front and rear, 1954 Iliflman estate car, golden sand one one TWO FURNISHED ROOMS, front, periods up to three months maintaining boats' end bookings accepted. (Last weeks July and ideal for boating or fishing enthusiast; £l,f00.with brown interior: one owner and back: use bathroom and kitchen: term, moderate: first weeks diesel and pg-trot engines, and be capable of August fully booked). Five minutes 5.4 Lon.sdale Avenue, l'ortchester. only 16.000 miles; an rood tyres and no childrcn.-tO Oliver Road, Soqaihsca. recommended. small repairs and Mint be physic. from sea. Comfortable, well condition immaculate £695 2 bedrooms. 2 reception. kit" BUNGALOW. COMFORTABLY FURNISHED bed-sitting- Nice lounge with TV. ctc.-"Sea Breeze. 44 ally lit and not nubiect to sea-sickness, Wage, chen. bathroom. good garden; all in good deco- 1954 Austin A30 2-door saloon, heater; room with separate kitchen: convenient position; resting Glove. Southsca. Tel.: 34552. £7 10-s.. rising to £8 after three months' sarisrative order, £1,870 or near OtTee.'-44 Merlon colour green: 11,000 by one very care-It, service, absence from bOmC $ hisses to Dockyard and all parts.Cop)thorn factory During Avenue, Porchester, ful nasal officer-. faultless taxed for lax-tree subsistence allowance payable. NodRoad, l'ortsntoutlt. year 1475 OVER '11W 19 111- Printed list of peopertes contributory pension scheme-Apply to the SELE.CONTAINEI) furnished flat: lounge,'dinfor sale post free.-C. Lovearove, PA.!. (Rest. 1949 (late) Austin Sheertine, cream and Secretary, 12 Grosvenor Gardens.

London, ing-room. double bedroom. kitchen !break fastdent Agent), 2 Sulsester Road. Cowpfatn, black. engine recently overhaulcd; S,W.l room-tOO ()riel Road, North End. Waterlooville 3072. practically new condition £595 ST. ALBANS CITY HOSPITAL. Normandy TWO FURNISHED ROOMS. use of kitchen FAMILY BUNGALOW. modernised: large FOR SALE. detached attractive house. 4 bed- 1Q38 Morris 8 2-door saloon, colour Road, St. Albany, Itents, l,spcnirnced lemale and bathroom, rent 30s.. plus 5s. gas and electric lounge, dining-room, 4 bedroom,, bathroom, 3 reception, bathroom. etc.; downstairs black and blue: exceptional condition; £175 cook required at the above 20 miles rooms. light: no linen supplied: regret unsuitable chil- kitchen, garage, large workshop, 2 entrances; Larders. etc.: pro- November. from central London, Wages, £5 l's. per 48dren-Call any evening after 6 p.m.. 173 Prince good warden: going alsr,,ad: any reasonable oiler. cloakroom, good kitchen.

1952. Riley 21-litre saloon, ductive garden: garage.-Emsworth 2810, hour week, plus extra payment for Sunday and colour black and brown; 22,000 miles Albert Road. large mortgage i'htainahlc.-Apply 211 Gudge holiday duty, and to the holder of n recognised I:archam only; one careful almost FIRST TIME OFFERED. post-war modern de-......owner: ......... ...... new FURNISHED ROOMS to let; bed and break- Ilcatlt lane. cookery diploma. Deduction of 37,. tel, per week condition .£745 fast. homely and comfortable, no restrictions.- £1,750. SE.Mt-DFTACIfED HOUSE, 3 bed. tached house, sound construction. nicely apfor board.residence.-Applucatsons to Group bedrooms large bathroom (vt!rolite, 2 half-tiled half-tiled pointed.

3 1954 Standard $ de luxe saloon, colour 120 St. James' Road. Southsea. rooms. reception, kitchen.

Catering Officer, as above. bathroom with niodern green suite, conservatory. shu,wer, etc.). hall, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, blue. 11,000 mules only: excellent conTO LET, bed-sitting-room: use of dining-room large garage, pleasant open aspect, near buses: 2 wet., upstairs and down: ltd and Its,ses: dition £485 WEST OF ENGLAND Printing Company re. and bathroom; suit gcntleman.-26 Riniwood vacant 4 Spur Road, quires services of p.o. and wife at caretakers for view time.-Lieut. garage, terrace garden-Write possession. any Road, Ealney. recently acquired Wick Court, a large country flagnall. 18 findon Road. Elson. Gosport. Waterlooville, house, near Bristol. Duties will include cleaning, FURNISHED double hest-sitting'roOm: own kit- Phone : Gosport S'5079. catering for lunch for small daily management chen. use bath. 355. per week, inclusive electric WICKIIAM, 10 miles Portsmouth. on highs Suit Hituteed Road (off Kingpasty, and care of gandein and greenhouse. Aclight; couple-71 ground. near but stop. Imposing detached rest. commodation, with bathroom, on the premises. ston Road). Portsmouth. dcncc; 4 bedrooms. bathroom. 2 reception, kit. especially suited 10 couple desiring pleasant use of kitchen TWO FURNISHED ROOMS. chen. Rayburn cooker. Ascot, Conservatory. house surroundings. No children-Apply country and bathroom. 45s. per week, inclusive gaj and lhree-quaIlef-acte garden a n d well-stocked HILL ND HOSPITAL. Hill End, St. Albans. in writing to Partridge & Love Ltd.. Wick, near no children-SI Warren Avenue. orchard: garage, main electricity, gas, water; CARAVAN to let, long or short periods, six- Hem. Aistant cook (male) required at the Bristol, Milton. £3,500.-Stunner Lodge, 7 Avenue. Cam- berth. separate kitchen. fitted with Cak,r gas above hospital 20 miles from central London. stove and all convenience', situated in delightful Wages, £6 188. Per 48-hour week, plus extra LADY OFFERS half nice furnished house to henry. couple, one child, 35s. per week.-299 Havant FOR SALE, owner-occupied house, central posi. wivuudrd country in the New Forest, swimming. payment for Sunday and holiday duty. and to the Mrs. A. K, Whitiaker. 58 First builder of a recognised cookery diploma, Road. Farlington. lion, 3 bedrooms, 2 reception, kitchen. acuhlery. fishing-Apply of tilt, per week for board-residence, Excelsanitation: good Avenue, FarlunSton. Cosham.

TO LET, semi-sclf-contaitted 2 nice furnished fitted bath, deep sink: inside Island, 3-4-berth cara- lent facilities within the hospital for sport and BABY SrrrER daily rannle free evening-I rooms: own kitchen. gas cooker and meter and order throughout: vacant posse~; £950' view TO LEI' at h!ayling or short periods-Full pa.rl.cu- neczeaiuon-Applications to the Group Catering week'cnds: nine years' cxpenience,-Miles. I coat shed: use of bathroom: regret no childen. by appointmcnt.-Wrttc to 127 AgincOurl koad, vans for long Officer, as above.

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MISCELLANEOUS

STAFF Navy News Crossword-No. H

"TALL OAKS from little acorns A prize of one guinea will be given for the first COITCCt honour as Sir John usually confines grow," is a saying which may aptly solution to be opened on June 21 his activities to National functions be applied to the Royal Naval Sick QUITE A few in the coach, which only.

Berth Staff.

The winner of last month's Crossword Competition was: took members of Havant Branch to From early days until comparaThe Gosport members m u s t b c the opening of the Gosport Branch their achievement in build- tively recent times, the sick and of proud E,R.A. K, T. Feruon 522nd Avenue, Gilllngham, Kent, Headquarters on May 14, had also ing their own headquarters, and all wounded seaman was looked alter by to whom a cheque forone guinea has been sent. attended the Laying of the Founda- visitors from branches in Hampshire one of his fellows-told off for the tion Stone of same on May IS last and Sussex are grateful to the chair- occasion-a handy man. no doubt, but year. They were not only full of ad- man, committee and members for a often without either experience of, or miration for the way the parade, very pleasant evening. aptitude for, the job. opening ceremony, entertainments and As time went on, however, nursing The branch h a s b e e n enjoying but also for were organized, catering social evenings and games with mem- was taken over by men who, being I the way Gosport Branch had underwere bers of the sports club of the R.M.S. excused from seaman's duties, taken and achieved the building of to at her home port of South- thus able to devote the whole of their Alcantara their own Headquarters. of the Sick ampton. So enjoyable has been this attention to the occupants 2 The Annual Dinner seems to be liaison with men of the Merchant Bay. So successful was this arrangement considered a very important event in Navy that a cup has been purchased Havant Branch. Although this is not for competition between the ship and afloat, that gradually the widows of 17 held until November each year, the the Portsmouth Branch of the R.N.A. sailors or marines, labourers and penmatter of fixing exact date and place The first encounter was at Southansp- sioners who attended the sick in our shore Hospitals, were replaced by 1 for same was decided at their meet- ton on Monday. May 23. these specially selected men and in ing on May 3 : November 5 was deNew Standard at Worthing 1884 the Sick Berth Staff officially cided on as the date for 1955. At the and afloat, a time of going to press they are also The Branch have agreed to attend, look over, both ashore in of local working out plans for a party, with Standard, the dedication of the body of men trained exclusively Branches of the Royal Naval Associa- new Standard of the Worthing Branch the care of the sick and hurt of Her 4i tion to be held in Havant on June 25. on Sunday, June 5, and the Lewis Majesty's Navy.

Branch on Sunday. June 19. It is to lnteal part of Royal Navy ri'I24____ be hoped that as many members as WORTHING BRANCH The past seventy years have seen possible will attend these interesting THE DEDICATION of the new events. many changes but. in fair weather or 31.

The Branch deeply regrets the pass- foul, the Sick Berth Staff has remained Standard 0f the Worthing Branch will be held on Broadwater Green, Wor- ing of its oldest member. Shipmate an integral part of the Royal Navy 1J , r4 James Thomas Samuel Light, aged 88. -ready, willing and entirely capable thing, at 1445 on Sunday, June 5. of with whatever came Mr. served in the dealing along.

Light Royal Navy The Salute will be taken by Admiral from 1884 to 1906, and from 1914 to The standard of training is high and Sir Charles Little, G.C.B., GRE., and 1919. He was a very loyal Branch in accordance with modern practice, the Consecration will be performed member, and attended all parades more and more does it lean towards by the Rev. Canon D. H. Booth, until made this im- specialisation - Radiography. Physioadvancing years Sea Cadet Corps.

Chaplain'Gcneral was therapy. Bacteriology-to name a few, assisted by the Rev. D. F. Wilkinson, possible, The Branch Standard lowered over his grave at Kingston and, for the general nurse. there is M.C., MA.. Rural Dean of Worthing. a State Registration. and the Rev. P. Marrow. Vicar of cemetery on Thursday. May 19, as last tribute to this grand old ShipEach month the Sick Berth Club Broadwater. mate. May he be granted safe meets; its primary objects to foster 6. Denotes possessive question and ends at the CLUES ACROSS t5). esprit dc corps amongst its members I. II down, 39 across. King was victor here (4. 7. foot anchorage.

II across. P.O. or a couple of Leading Sea. PORTSMOUTH BRANCH II, 4, 9.

2. 9). and discuss the many problems which men (4, 2. 3).

Above a letter for secrecy (5).

8. See I across. arise, both in sickness and in health. 10.

II, See '7 down.

CAPTAIN R. F. COLVILLE, D.S.C.. penser, Radiologist, Surgery Attend9 Lenti Poll Dodger (anag.) couldn't make hk have been so 12.

Rising load caxriexs?(7). meeting .-X* with this? (6, 4, 3).

R.N. (Retd.), has consented to'bcconte ant, or Male Nurse in our civilian Some of them Iv 'Iree (3).

13. Game (9). for over forty years.

I,. Edge (3) President of the Branch in succession Hospitals or the great industrial 14. 27. If you talk on my 5. then - - (3, 3).

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2, 4). a in the 19.

23. ltrass.hals. obviously 3.

The Club took leading part 15. tjn-thin wilt not be considered (9). to Rear-Admiral Horan. Lieut. Noble Laboratories.

Lcg'guuard taken by a cricketer? (7).

16. Animal (3). with the "Jerram Commis- 21 23. Sec 19, has consented to become a ViceHe who seeks a reason for the discussions 1$. Arthur of journalistic fame (3), which (7). sion"-an event greatly 23.

An illuuslnious victory brought 20. Weight (3).

President of the branch and club. sustained prosperity of the Sick Berth 28. Drop that ball, Inman! (3), A Piper (3), conditions of Service and improved 30. Fellow always backward when dallying (3). 24.' The vendor of this often acts with conflêencc Members o f the Portsmouth Staff, may perhaps find it in the words to the Lower Deck.

33, 16 rude when confused (7).

(3), Branch. with their Standard, attended of D. L. Savers which appear in their pay Images (5).

26, S.O.S. calls for this (3). time it was a ready means 37, At one 38. "Leg guard taken by a crtckdef Is this, 27. See 14. the opening ceremony of the new Manual of Instruction of putting cx Staff in touch with prowhich us thus 2. 3).

29. Where to spend your palmy days? (5). each do well what each of the Branch, "Let Gosport See I headquarters .

SI. Town of East Africa (3). spective employers, now, however, the 39, knows best, The opening ceremony was attended 32. l.uminor,hitr? (4). man is hard to find, his CLUES DOWN 34, Many regular waves are thus descxibd 00.

Nothing refuse and nothing shirk, unemployed

by Admiral of the Fleet Sir John in demand as Sani- 2. 1 ant word by some sonastens (4). services are much 35. Not necessarily worn by students for Since none is master of the restCunningham. G.C.B., M.V.O., D.L., name?

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Popish Christian (5) DisBut all are servants of the work." tory Inspector, Physiotherapist, 4, Not so steady at the ball (4).

3. The taker of this is in charge wbca who is President of the Royal Naval (4). in column) 5.CSnbewine ocYOufl(4).

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June, 1955

RIFLE MEETING

Sgt. Davis. 5 wins; Cpl. Savage, 4 wins.

Aggregate result for Inter-Service Challenge Cup: Royal Navy 48, Army 42. R.A.F. 18, Plymouth Command v. Portsmouth Command result: Foil 6 Foil 3 2 7 Epee Epee 4 Sabre 5 Sabre

THE AIM of the meeting is to enConditions for the. Meeting which M. Wheeler of Bournemouth courage Rifle and Revolver shooting On the whole, the weather has been in the Portsmouth Command. The poor, A.C. did 49.9 seconds on a track which militating against high and con( ()NIMAND Swimming and was at that time very soft as the new Till.' meeting also serves to provide infor- sistent scores. Nevertheless, some very Water teanls have started the surface had not had time to settle mation on which to select the team reasonable scores have been returned to represent the Command at ason with a series of successful meet- down. the despite the conditions. It was disas shown below Royal Navy and National Meetings appointing that the weather on TuesSaturday. May 7. saw the R.N.A.C. at Bisley. team at Alexandra Park to take part day, when the long-range practices at 13 14 April 26 In R.N. Bath. Portsmouth in the annual Twilfit Trophy contest 500 and 600 yards were carried out, v. Southampton A.S.C. Portsmouth AC. Even was particularly bad.

Port smou h Command, 58 points; organized by Entries by this time the Collingwood apprenEvents for "Fire with Movement" Southampton A.S.C.. 55 points.

A total of 422 individual entries (usually known as the "Run Down") IJ'oOr I'nh'. --Command 4. South- tices were not back from leave and with the Cup Final as an added attracwere received front 20 ships and and "Beat the Butts" have been reanipton 4. tion it was difficult to raise a team SPACE DOES not permit more than establishments of the Portsmouth vived this year, and have proved very v. a brief reference to the Itt at competitive May Southampton truly of the club's representative Command and of the Home Fleet at popular.

S.C. side of but the season.

Couii(y Borough cycling, during utsthaiiiptuu strength. Most events were, however, Present in Portsmouth, The total inOn conclusion of the meeting. the Portsmouth (:(llniua iid. 59 points; covered. but the final position was numd-Nlarch to late September. over eluded 77 "Juniors (officers and men leading rifle and revolver shots will 2,000 races of different kinds are held u II o r o h .

52,1 sixth seven clubs, the Southuniptoii g out of though and breadth of under the age of 22). II W.R.N,S. and the a further practice with a view to points. margin covering the last live clubs was throughout the length II Pensioners, In the team events, selecting the I'ortsmoumlm Command the coUntry, ranging front track entries ltw, /'to.- C o in m a n d II. not great. average about 20 teams, the lean) for Isisley this sear. da soitlni;:on 2. 'file next fixture was against the sprints. to stage races of man most poitlib an es-c ms hei rig the Cu I nu:dunatiomi. em bracing both profesIndisidual Rifle (Irainpionship NI ilocarian AC..

St. Pauls. [)omking i R.N. Bath, Portsmouth Sevntottr Cup (Rifle Icanit Snap Mai 1$ X.'-l . CO.!. Rohson-DiliKing Alfred's College, and Portsmouth Sm omia Is and amateurs. Did you know' shooting), the Goldsmiths and Silver- (Iuts s. l.iin:tiin hospitals S.C. ue!uce ; 1, C.11.0. [of -- 1111kullix AC. at Pitt Street under very bad that the twenty-four-hour amateur smiths Cup (Rifle 'I Cant Files) and the Port 'iiouth (ontniand, 59 points; road record is 470 neatly 3. Sit. Cd. Gun. Lec-Excellent. unpaced weather conditions, and with several Reniwn London Cup (Beat the Butts). for 42 points. (l.s.s ---A.--1. 11.0. Elhis-Dryad stars competing for Hampshire the miles. amid that tsventv-five miles can which 42, 41 and 40 teams II 'aid-p . (ointna nJ, 12. London respectively 2, Inst.

Davies-Vernon ; 3, club did ssehl to finish : close third in be covered in a few seconds over entered.

Hospitals I. is minutes'?

Such the standard hifty'six l'.O. Allutn-Exeeilent. the match I lie genera I standard of Swilnining of our road sport today.

I he entries are about forty per Clots O.A. Daly-Excellent and Water Club Members to the Fore There is a sery good description of cent. higher than last sear but about Poo i exti cindy high for 2. E.R.t.

3, in the season. due to the British in the same as ill competitive cyclimtg "Sports 1953.

1954 was the first 1..

Club members who competed for /Sea. (A) t.ee-Colhingwood. earls start ii tde th5 year in training Hampshire against Sussex and time and Recreation in the Royal Navy year in is hid1 units of the Home Air CIi,.s.v 'C.'- I. Mid. I:ziwcett_Ver. and the iiil1tisi.istic iCspOflSC in at- Royal Air Force at the opening of the Handbook, of which your Sports lucId their ow it Rifle non 2, Ord. Se.'a.

Connellteiitl,ince I swiiliril:rs and water polo new Sports Arena at W it hi d c a n, will hase a copy. Ask them to imig, and did not join ill Isith the I liurnet ; 3, Ord. Sea. Box- Ports, lend it to you.

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I'oi tsmt'tiihi Co:tintand_ Brighton. did very well-not necesSquad.

"Well,'' you may ask, ''this is no I here are .it'ont twenty to thirty sarily in 55 mIlling events but in their in the \leu's section hut at per toriii:i muecs. P.O - \V ida it d put the good to me. being in the Navy. I lX OF ::ht to supweight 42 feet 6 inches. and ss tb prac- can't cycle in a slip." true in a i.

-poll it, -:i tIe \\ omens s:de increasing tice cllou is close on 45 feet lie appears I he two (omm:ind Water F o I to be the Nasal chl.impioli to oil board. t of the Leagues has: been coinnieiiced. with succeed Sgt. Savidge, now Master-at: t'..ils. living been Arms on a liner on the Australia the Royal Nas v (elimie Assotatnon. the R.N.C.A.. which looks after the out ot the one hundred rout:. If Wieland produces a 45-loot p'- ed '5 :ll-l'eimig of all its nieunbcr II ill.'

And . v. ia_-ti lflhist bc Completed putt in the Wliitstmn meeting at the bet ole .suntiner Leave.

White Cliv lie ssili catch the c\ e of tile It Rule. ,iisl I(.eal,ittoius ate siiiIpl% It sotild be a help if Sports Officers and pi oh:1hiy sI_il I Band (If the Ios:iI .niiiv Senice 7. Technical Display. 1,k the Rosal coaching Ii stech iii the hI,indbook. and its lli.-lT i_-.ims till- understand bigger tnnpros cinent l.ieti;.

Naurim, Air Ioree.

Corps. the LI.S l'oo. Unnecessary who has ret uI: ed to l'ortsrn ottt it. has object,; are to enicotirage all branches Service, to arnamtge I, Ro at 5:isal I- kId Con ('onipeti. 8. Maze *,il.trelviitg and Physical of in the Si 0 ppes hold up the game and spoil been cycling steadily his improving long I''. the Royal Air 'l'r.uiuing l)ispla lion by Crews I the Royal Navy RN. Championships, and to select the phi', junipiiug and produced exactly 21 I-oree front -Portsntouth, C h a tIm a rn, teams for the inter-Service and other this new enthusiasm is dire to the feet. which is very good for this time 9.

Massed Bands of the Royal Air I)evonport and l.ee-on'Solent. ellort (it t-.s o tirst-cl:is-, coaches at the of the season. One of the most promis- representative competitions.

I ttree Now- that cis ili.in clomhes may he 2. ('lift Assault h,. R(,~ztl Marlines R.x. lt.iths iii ('P.o. llillcy and [1.0. ing performances was that of ApprenIt). Display by the Combined Women's can 3.

Otiden, while I. I e U t . - C d r l'earse. tice Arrow. the Hampshire Junior worn for shout lease. c clist Musical ilitle by the h household Scrs ices.

11.M.5.

V e i it o n. and lnstr.-Cdr. Hurdles chanipiori of List ear and ii e:isIlS fide ashore is thu the Ininintunit 1 .1,, II. Pipes and Drums of the Pakistan Briiton. H.M.S. St. Vincent. are out- naval team represeni.ti\ C (it last of formality, and hiemtce the racun: . i US i (;ll Drive b '['he Kings man can train ntucbt rnre steadily Police and of the Arab Legion.

Sta iid ii wi ter lo coaches. sumtituuer, is h cii'ek ed 16.3 seconds -Nt tihlery. troop. Rtw:tl I lou than before.

I here is :1 lack of (,flicers sw,inrnini: ssla_'ii lIiI'.tIllO u the 120 yards 12. iiiriiluirut Competitions or Sword.

Hints on touring can be given and 5. igcant of Infantry, hillIdle'. year he was inclined to and Ret ohs yr all forms of c.ching activity can he 6. (;nmnastk I) is p Ia s I" y Army ht.lis. .\ stilun. tlo.it over the hurdles hut he is now is ill take place at all pert ornia rice s, catered for. It is interesting to note tarv sw aOii'I.'' a_lod ii 0111 to getting (jack to the track more quickly l''tlt :ifteu miooti and es cii Hg, Physical I nainin: (otp. lu: sda ;kit(] F ri- and his speed in the earned that the first-ever sea-going cycling d: is ;ii ln:a ted for all those who are hi in one pit cc -Np prentice Kel d. is ho club in the world has been foruumed ill ken to leeds expel coaclnna. came out as a n:iiut,il javelin thrower H.M.S. Alhiorm. something -the Arm', \ eent sssl;ltlI1lfl course held at last season, did not do quite so well or RAE. cannot boast about!

All this costs the sum of 2!- per Ira in ing should as hoped at Brighton hut is t hurow mm g Lii S. mo I ol nt so is It not think per head, y help to spread this enthusiasm, as rat- over 150 feet and will probably he :inuni um Commands attended. over the 160 mark in it sicek or two. about it'? It does not ittalter if you are ings ton i all already a meutiher of a civilian club. and In deed.

Chat ha mu On the track, 11.0. Buck started the stilt but mt-inst lie a member of the nov. combine to play a number of season in good form but had a 4reak(or one of its Cpmrn:ind a icr matches in London against down in training which may. put him R.N.C.A the best clubs, iii an effort to raise hack just is lieu it looked as though although the st::uida i d ol Nas y Swimming. Such he would be challenging Bri:n Young ' will all count toward, enthmisi:ism deseres reward. for County honours.

Apprentice .

I'll.. following have qualified for t)ochcrtv. who won the Hants. County If you are in - Portsmouth. either Mid. Bar- junior 44(1, 881) and NI ii: last year. is -. .:' R.\.\ .R..

Gibson,. running good quarters and halves and write to me direct, Lient. (I. C. row.

1./ Sea. \.

Siruth.

I lollos'ay. will b an asset to time club, C.P.U. Burmuun. R.N.. RN. College, GreenS.IL.A. .

Old. Sea. Scott.

-. , Cpl. Starr. R.M. Sam Johnson has been training all the such. London. S.E.I0. or contact the Portsmouth Command Between them. they collected one si inter is ith the Ilamitulier and has two Secretary, Nelson Tavern.

Unicorn gold. thu teen silver and seven bronze chums in I'.O. Kim khv and PONt hE) R.N.C.C niedals. him closely. Road, is ho will be delighted to help Young, hot hi Ovci one thousand men a week are which is nut's t encouraging for the Dates for Your Diary pa ssi tiC through t lie Baths and those Service, who already have Interho hi.ise the national Valentine available for the July 6. Inter-Service Fifty-Mile Time successfully passed its iminine test should keep it up by inter-Sen ices match. Johnson has Trial. R.A.I:. KidI ington. attending on Thursday evenings be- fallen back somewhat with his other 7. R.N.C.A, Trick champion. tsseen 163(1 and 1730. throwing hut may come again with ships (Ii ca t s). Alexandra *I he Command Championships will the discus, where C.P.O. Harvey is Park, Portsmouth. take place on July S and 6. and we hack with us again after a 8. R.N.C.A. Track championiii the watches, so that all hop: dog hopes to pass the 120. u.A., j.r. ships (Ii n a I s). Alexandra From: Air Marshal Sir Thomas Williams, intending competitors can have no foot mark.

Park. Portsmouth. dmllicultv over leave.

Some events arc so far badly sup9. R.N.C.A. Massed Start Chairman, I1..41'. Force' So; tog; Committee ported. Hurdlers, apart from Arrow, Championship, Lec'on-Solent. scarce, and there is a Navy Cham16. Inter-Seriice Track, ChainTo: All Serving in 11cr Majesty's Forces pionship waiting for a quarter-miler pionships, Butts, Coventry.

WE ARE. now well under weigh with who can also hurdle and do the September II. Inter-Service Massed Subject: SAVE WHILE YOU SERVE the track and can begin to journey in something under 60 sees.

Start Championships, Bland. see the possibilities for the more im- In the pole vault there is an even ford.

G.C.B. worse gap since Apprentices Rife] and portant fixtures in the naval sphere.

You may say that you find it hard enough to save in "Civs-y Street" 'file season commenced with the Wtseman left Collingwood. Any likely so how on earth can you do so in the Services? However, if think nominal Fast v. West trial meeting customers for any athletic events about it seriously there is no better time to start - if you haven't already but owing to the late Easter leave of should report at Pitt Street Track on H.M.S. ('oIl ingwood this fixture has any Tuesday or Thursday round about done so. Every unit in all the Services "lays on" National Savings P. SV. A. Rhodes, A.II,, P1JX rather lost its original meaning and it 1700. facilities and the Unit Savings Officer will be only too pleased to help 8133065, II.M.S. Died Newcastle. has become an opportunity for any 4, 1955. would-be savers.

May members who are available to get toL F. KEELING, I.dg. Cook, I recently retired after many years in the Royal Air Force. I know how gether s ith Portsmouth A.C. members.

PISSX 854683, R.N. Barracks, the next match was scheduled to be Foil.-Army 11 wins, Royal Navy 11 valuable a service Forces Savings is giving to both Regulars and National Died May 7, 1955, Portsmouth wins, RAE. 5 wins, A.C., against Gosport Service personnel, and no matter where you may be stationed you can Royal Martin, 5 Borough AC. and Eastleigh A.C. with Navy: C.fSgt. R. C. MAJOR, E.M.I, PISMX save a bit from your pay if you want to do so. wins; C./Sgt. Thomas, 4 wins: the Hampshire County Six Miles 84766!, h!.MS. Dolphin. Died I also commend Forces Savings for mention by parents and friends to as of the Maker, 2 wins. the event Sgt. 7, Championship big May 1955. afternoon. Mr. Itoh Pape was defend- Epcc,-Army II wins, Royal Navy young men who are going into the Services (ana'to young women too, as M. FORBFS, Acting Ldg. Tel., 10 wins. RAE. 6 wins. ing his title as Hants six miles chamP/JX 778061, R.N.AS. Eglinin the Women's Services there are some of our best savers!)

Royal Navy: Li:ut.-Cdr, Sproulpion but was ititable to beat off two ton. Died May 9, 1955.

We have an excellent series of leaflets (shown above) which tell, in Boulton, 4 wins; t,icut. Creaghugood East leigh men Pain and L)ohson A. SLA1'CIIER, M.(E)1, P/KX -Ski lie was able to leave the trophy Osborne. 4 wins; Lieut. Spafford, simple language. all about Forces Savings. Why not write for :t copy 01 84970, It.M.S. Phoenix.

Died in other hands during his projected 2 wins. the one which applies. Address your letter to me:-May 20, 1955. comnnuissioii in Hong Kong. As liamp. Sabre-Royal Navy 13 wins. Army E. DAVII)SON, 10 wins. R.A1. 4 wins.

M.(E)I, P/K shire was try ing to pick a team -for an Air Marshal Sir Thomas Williams, 941586. 1I.MS. Raleigh. Died match against Sussex Royal Navy: C.lSgt. Mackenzie, 5 inter-County It.M. Forces Savings Committee, 20, 1955. various visiting athletes were also inwills ; Thomas, 4 wins May Sgt. I Princes Gate, London, S.W.7.

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