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Wvverns over Mount Etna

Lieutenant-Commander Hugh Tyrell Verry. Royal Navy, li.M.S. Sidon.

Charles Lieutenant - Commander Francis Alington, Royal Navy. ll.M.S. Maidstone.

Commissioned Engineer Roy Edward IIas kins, Royal Navy. li.M.S. Sidon. official Number llearson. t)evonporl SMX. 503256. Engine Room Artificer First ('kiss. I I.M.S. Sidon,

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a vere AT 0825 on June 16. I explosion look place ii he torpedo compartment of tier Majesty's Submarine Sidon. when she was berthed alongside Her Majesty's Ship Maidstone in Portland Harbour and preparing to slip and proceed for exercises.

The blast reached as far aft as the Control Room, lighting was extinguished. the submarine was full of smoke, and debris in the Control Room jammed the forward bulkhead doors. 'I he submarine sank shortly alter the explosion.

Immediately the explosion occurred the I .ieuten ant-C omniander \'errv. submarine's Commanding Officer. summoned rescue and medical parties from the depot ship and went below in a breathing set to assess the damage. Only when he was satisfied that he could do nothing further below to save life or his ship did he return to the bridge and take charge of the attempts to shut the remaining hatches and to secure a wire to the stern.

When it became obvious that nothing more could he done he made certain that all survivors had been taken frotn the ship before he himself jumped clear.

Comm ssioned Engineer Hawk ins went down into the submarine immediatelv after the explosion without a breathing set and made the most determined efforts to get forward through the harrier of debris, lie returned to the bridge to put on a breathing set and went below again until he was overcome by the fumes.

I-ic s as fortunate to escape with his life.

Engine Room Artificer Pearson's cool leadership and example resulted in the rapid evacuation 01 the Sidon's Engine Room in which he remained to do his utmost to ascertain and check damage, finally leaving the submarine at a very late stage.

Chief Ordnance Artificer Ward was, with Commissioned Engineer Hawkins, the only person to succeed in penetrating the harrier of debris outside the Wardroom in attempts to get forward. 'this he did on two occasions and retreated only when he was almost overcome h' fumes and finally when the control room started to flood up rapidly. His coolness, determination and disregard for his own safety were most praiseworthy.

I.ieut.-Commander Verry's conduct after the sinking up to the time of the funeral twelve days later was cxcmplziry and an inspiration to all who came into contact with him. During this period he had little sleep as he was either taking an active part in the salvage operations or attending to the welfare of the survivors of his Ship's Company and the relatives l the killed and injured.

As T.A.S. Officer of' the 2nd S/M Lieutenant - Commander Squadron

Three Wyvern strike aircraft front 11.51.S. Eagle flying over the crater of Mount Etna. Sicily. whiLst operating in the Mediterranean. Lava can be seen boiling at the outer edge of the crater nearest the camera with a stream of red-hot lava pouring over the edge

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October 4th: H.M.S. Kenya* cornmissions at Rosyth for General Service, West Indies and Home Fleet,

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Alington had t o undertake the hazardous duty of withdrawing a torpedo, which was likely to he in an unsafe condition, from No, 4 tube in 11.51, Submarine Sidon after she had been salvaged. Throughout the postsalvage operations he was tireless. His floe leadership and complete disregard for his personal safety when removing the torpedo were of the highest order and an inspiration to his subordinates.

He entered the Fore End while the submarine was only half pumped out and in the darkness and debris personally lifted the top stop and latch tripper. He was also personally respon.

sihlc for the withdawal of the torpedo from the tube and its subsequent examination.

I have commended these officers and ratings for their praiseworthy conduct in the face of danger, regardless of their personal safety. My selection of these officers and ratings for special commendation in 110 way belittles the exemplary hearing and conduct of all members of II.M.S. Sidon's ship's company. This was indeed, without exception, in the highest traditions of (lLiI Service.

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150th ANNIVERSARY OF TRAFALGAR

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EoiTo Rev. W. J. IL TregeDna-PluOtt, O11 RE. F.R.G.S., R.N Royal Nay*l Barracks, Portsmouth Tel.: Poitsmoulh 71571 (Ext. 2913)

EDITORIAL

IN THIS issue we welcome the amalgamation of NAVY Niws with the Royal Naval Association. By agreement with the Board of the Royal Naval Association, it is our intention to devote certain pages to the Association, which will also be of interest to the Navy.

It is not generally appreciated that membership of the Royal Naval Association is open to all serving personnel. There are over 250 branches throughout the country, all of which offer a sincere welcome to the Navy.

On page II, we publish a complete list of these branches, giving the location, and details of their meetings.

With this issue NAVY NEws has been increased to sixteen pages. and readers will find additional features which we hope will prove to be popular. For those ssho arc interested, we are opening a l)raina column, in which it is hoped to give details of Drama Festivals, and in which we can oiler advice to play-reading circles.

In response to numerous requests, we are re-starting our Quiz. and there will also he a section devoted to the latest gramophone records. It is also hoped to publish a list of films, which will be released to the Fleet, together with a synopsis of each film.

As indicated in the last issue, we shall high-light a ship of the Royal Navy each month, giving her history, the story of previous ships of that name, and the origin of her crest. We begin this series with H.M.S. Theseus. which was recently in Portsmouth for a short refit. '[here has always been a great demand for photographs of ships, and we shall give away for a very nominal charge a composite photograph of H.M.S. Theseus and her crest. Eventually we hope to produce a NAVY Naws Album of H.M. Ships, specially prepared for this size of photograph.

THE BATTLE of Trafalgar was, in a way, more than the greatest victory won by British arms; it was at the same time the culmination of as brilliant a campaign as has ever been fought in British history. Two men stand out as the supreme architects of that great victory, William Pitt, who set the stage with consummate strategical skill, and Horatio Nelson. who crowned it by his brilliant tactical handling of the fleet at the moment of decision.

The Campaign The story of the campaign which ended with Trafalgar is every bit as interesting as the story of the battle itself. We have to go back 16 months before that fateful October 21 when Nelson met Villeneuve off Cape Trafalgar to find the start of the campaign. to the day in 1804 when Pitt first put into operation his plan to form his "league" against Napoleon.

He sent General Craig and an army to Italy to co-operate with the Russian general Lacy, and he sent Nelson and a fleet to the Mediterranean to cover them. And at the same time he used British sea power to draw so tight a net around Napoleon as to force him into making false moves to break out. The British army in Italy pinned Napoleon down to a campaign there, and from the moment that army sailed from England. the battle of Trafalgar was inevitable. Napoleon was forced, as Pitt meant him to be forced, into an attempt to invade England to break clear of the net.

The risk of a French invasion held no fears for Pitt, for from the start of the campaign there was put into operation the well-tried and impregnable system of sea defence built tip through the centuries. A squadron

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by Napoleon. But Gautaume was not there. He had been driven hack by the blockading squadron into Itrest. Netson, on Villcneuve's heels, forced him to sail hurriedly from the West Indies, hound for Brcst, but Calder met him on the way and drove him down to Cadiz. No sooner was he in harbour than Collingwood appeared, to keep him there with a close blockade. Nelson. worn out and sick after nearly two years at sea, returned to England for rest and recuperation.

News travelled slowly, in those days, and it was early September before the fact that Villencuve was at Cadiz was known at home. It was brought by Captain Blackwood, of the frigate Eurvalus, who called at Mcrton to see Nelson on his way to the Admiralty. Nelson, detaining him for an hour while he put on his uniform. accompanied him to London and offered his services. They were at once accepted and on September 15 the great sailor again hoisted his flag in the Victory, sailing from Portsmouth the same day. On the evening of the 28th, he joined Collingwood oil Cadiz, no salutes being fired, by his order, in order that Villencuve might not know that reinforcements had arrived off the port.

cnensy came out. It embodied the "Nelson Touch," that the order of sailing should be the order of battle. so that no time need be wasted in forming a line of battle before the action. And with that memorandum he waited, in full confidence of ultimate victory, for Villcneuve to conic out. That he would be forced to come out, he knew, for Nelson had studied Napoleon and his methods. Nelson had reckoned the enemy's strength it a maximum of 46 ships of the line.

He himself could count only on 27. but the odds against bins left him unmoved. For his plan embodied the lesson he had learned from Admiral Flood when he was a young captain. that a victory could still he won by an inferior force it it concentrated on an enemy's rear squadrons. In the days of sailing ships, it took a long time for the leading squadron, even when not attacked, to tack and come down to the assistance of its friends in the rear, The Battle It was on this plan, set out by Nelson, in his memorandum, that the battle was fought. The British fleet. attacking in two lines, brought the whole of their strength to hear on Viilencuve's centre and rear. Nelson, leading the weather line in the Victory, cut through the combined French and Spanish fleet, just above the centre of the enemy's line of battle, between Villeneuve's flagship, the Bucentaure. and the French Neptune, Collingwood. leading the Ice line in the Royal Sovereign. Cut through astern of the Santa Ana, flagship of the Spanish admiral de Alava. The two lines of British ships enveloped and over-

whelmed the French and Spanish centre and rear and, as Nelson had foreseen, the van division was too long in tacking to come to their succour.

The fighting was fierce, for although Villeneuve was an irresolute leader, neither French nor Spanish ship was a to without prepared give tip struggle. But the issue was never in doubt from the moment when the Royal Sovereign fired the first gun of the action at a minute or two after noon until the Spanish Neptune. a gallant lighter after the rest had given up. finally struck her colours a little after four o'clock. Nelson, struck down at the start by a musket ball fired from the top of the Redoubtable, lived just long enough to hear the news of his greatest victory. won by a tactical brilliance which cut through the older theories of fighting in line of battle. Seventeen enemy ships. Out of a fleet of 33. had been taken, and one had caught fire and blown up. No British ship had been lost. Nelson. the British Cornistander-in-Chief had been killed, but Villenetive. the French. "its it prisoner in the Mars. 1 he British casualties amounted to 1.678 officers and men, th French and Spanish to six times that number.

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So ended Trafalgar. But it was more than the defeat of Villeneuve by Nelson, it was the defeat of Napoleon by Pitt. Its influence radiated far beyond the waters in which it ssas fought, for its ripples were felt as fir away as Russia. Austria and Sweden, bringing new heart to Britain's allies in the struggle against the French. Finally and irrevocably, it cut Napoleon off from the sea, forced him to a purely continental strategy, and sealed his ultimate fate. It was of this campaign As from May. I - 1956. it is in- of Iralalgar that one of the greatest tended that white headgear only shall naval historians of all t itne wrote he worn in all climates all the year ''those far distant, storm-beaten ships, round for Ceremonial and Shore-going upon which the Grand Army never purposes. Blue caps with white cap looked, stood between Napoleon and covers mas he worn until they are the dominion of the world." I lis words worn out and in addition until April were exactly true, for it was the 30, 1957. men dressed as seamen will mighty weapon of British sea power, he permitted to wear blue caps f the with a skill unesaitiplcd in the history existing pattern or white caps with of war, that brought Napoleon to final working rig in ships and on shore in- and inevitable defeat, side Naval establishments, It is anticipated the necessary initial stocks of white plastic caps and cap covers will be available early in 1956, "England Expects That Every Man Will Do His Duty"

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the Downs to watch the '[exel (Keith). one in the Channel Islands (SauWestern and the main marc,).

Squadron off Brest (Cornwaltis) was the traditional defence, and England was safe enough in such sure hands as those.

But Pitt depended on one more thing to bring his strategy to a successful conclusion. He had to rely on the instinctive knowledge of his naval commanders to do the right thing on every occasion. for only with their cooperation could the net around Napoleon be properly tightened. And throughout a whole year of baffling French moves, with a large number of admirals and captains in more or less individual commands who had often to make strategical decisions on their own, with no method of communication beyond a chance meeting with other ships, with no intelligence background such as they would have today, no naval commander ever put a foot wrong. The complete sureness of touch throughout, the innate strategiNelson SaiLs in Victory cal understanding of the campaign On October 10, Nelson sent to his even by junior officers, was superb.

So the stage was set for Trafalgar. flag officers and captains the famous memorandum in which he foreshadowed his plan of attack when the

THE FOLLOWING was written by Lord Nelson in his diary on the morning of October 21, 1805: May, the Great God. whom I worship, grant to my Country, and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victors'; and may no misconduct in any one tarnish it; and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet. For myself, individually, I commit my life to Him who made me. and may His blessing light upon my endeavours for serving my country faithfully. To Him I resign myself and the just cause which is entrusted to me to defend. Amen, Amen, Amen.

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Lieutenant John Pasco. who was acting as Flag Lieutenant to Lord Nelson in the Victory, at the battle of Trafalgar, related the following:---His Lordship came to me on the poop and after ordering certain signals to he made, about a quarter to noon, he said, 'Mr. Pasco. I wish to say to the Fleet "England confides that every man will do his duty," ' and he added 'You must he quick for I have one more to make which is for close action,' I replied. 'If Your Lordship will permit me to substitute "expects" for "contides" it will be sooner completed. because "expects" is in the the vocabulary and "confides" must be pclt,' His Lordship replied in haste and with seeming satisfaction, 'That will do, Pasco. make it directly.'

Shortly after the signal had been hoisted, the second signal. "Engage the enemy more closely" (flags 1 and 6), was hoisted,

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King (it Athens ss.ts the chief hero of in and was the Attica Greek legend centre 0! innumerable exploits Among his deeds ssas the slaving of the Minotaur. a mythical monster with head of a bull and the body of a man, kept by Minos. King of Crete. in a Iah riutth and fed on human flesh.

Uhis is the incident depicted on the crest of the ship.

The First Theeus UHF FIRST TFIESFUS was a Third Rate. 74-gun ship of the line, launched on the River Thames. September 26.

I 78('. She was first commissioned on November 4. 1793. for service in the Channel Fleet, and was one of the squadron tinder CornwilIis cruising in the Bay of Biscay in 1794. In 1797 the Fheseus joined the fleet in the Mediterranean tinder Sir John Jcrvis. atid on April 24. 1797, Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson hoisted his flag in her. She took part. July. 5. 1797. in the bombardment of Cadiz, and July 27. on Nelson's attack (iii Santa Teneritk. in which Nelson lost his arm.

As a private ship, the Iheseus took part in the Battle of the Nile. July I 1798. "here she was hulled in more than 70 places.

In 1799 she participated in Sir Sidney Smith's defence of Acre in the course of which an accidental explosion of shells on her deck caused the death of 33 of her crew, including her Captain. Ralph W. Miller.

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SPORTSMAN OF

IIASI.AR. WITH its wards and departtttents tnantted throughout the 24 hours of each day. diflcrs from other establishments, in that an v devotee to sport will of necessity, have to be keen enough to devote much ol his spare tulle to the game of his choice or he constantly oil the search for a willing substitute to do his duty whilst he partakes ill play. It will be readils understood that even those not interested in sporting activities but who ace willing to work so that others rna p.c t ici pate are worthy of mention. liecatise is iihout those persons sport of at tort is ould be well nigh impossible.

Despite these difficulties Haslar has produced, and v. ill continue to produce players of Corn ma ntd standard.

At present representing the Command there are three hockey players, two rugby players and one swimmer, besides the lady members of the staff who are selected for swimming and the Comniand and Inter-Command tennis.

'I he swinirner-Riundal Garth Smith.

Leading Sick Berth Attendant can hardly lie claimed as a product of Ijaslar as he was horn at (not in) a public baths where his father was Baths Superintendent, It is rumoured that at his christenins he swam his liiSt few strokes. hence the itame of "Garth." however, it is fact that before the age of one year he was a proficient swimmer. and at the age of 4 years was gving exhibitions in swimming and (living.

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1-rin IStt o ISII. the l heseuc as ciiiji ed it he \Vest Indies and took part it the abortis e expedition against C in ,ico:t, Jaiiii:t: -l ehru,trv. 1804.

I he 1 heseus pat ticip;ited in Admiral Lord Gambier's attack on the French fleet in the Basque Roads. April, ISO') and was employed it the North Sea. including the blockade of the Schcldt. 1810 to 1813.

I he ship stas broken tip at ( hi hint in 181 4.

The Sscoiid Theseus 1 he second Thecsts was a First C a s Protected C ruiscr of 7.350 tons is oh two 9.2-inch and twelve 6-inch guns and a speed of 20 knots. She was built by the 1 h:inies ironworks Co.; on September 9. 1892. cornpfcted in Api il. 1894. and placed in Fleet Reserve. Oil January 14. 1896. the 1 heseus si.ts speciaII commisstoned for the l',t ri icitla r Service inobi liseil on occasion the Squadron ot the C,ernl,tit F inperor's congratulatot telegram to President Kruger at the time tit the Jauneson Raid. The I hcseus to the I- leet Reserve ill July, 1897. until January. 1899. she again joined the Mediterrarican Station and remained there until May. 1902. ishen she returned home and was thoroughly refitted at Chat ha in. 1902-4.

From 1905 to 1912 the 1 heseus was the sea-going gunnery training ship at Devonport. On the outbreak of the I irs! World War ill 1914 she joined the (10th) Cruiser Squadron of the Grand Fleet. In 1915 she transferred

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to the Mediterranean Fleet and ssas employed co-operating is ii h the rriiv in C atlipoli. and milk as.isted in cot cring the ci acua oct. She conthe Eastern \lcditc ranean Squadron, subsequently iii the Aegean Squadron. and was one of the force sent into the Black Sea in 1918, being stationed at llatum.

The ship isas finally sold in 1921 for breaking tip.

The Third Theseu The third, and present, 'I heseuis is a Light Fleet Carrier 01 13,350 tons (I 8,3(5) tons full load), built on the Clyde by the Fairfield Shipbuilding Co.; launched July. 6. 1944. and completed in April. 1946.

She is specially air-conditioned for service in tropical waters. Her flight deck is nearly 7(5) feet long with a breadth of approximately 80 feet. lit 1947. she set out for a cruise to the Far East during which she visited Australia and New Zealand wearing the flag of Admiral of the Fleet (then Rear-Admiral) Sir G. E. Creasy.

K.C.B.. C.B.E.. D.S.O., M.V.O. lit 1948 the Theseus took part in the 1-lonte Fleet's Autumn Cruise and she was in the contingent of H.M, ships to visit South Africa, where she received a great reception.

She arrived ill the Far East ill the autumn (if 1950. a lest iiotiths after the start 0f the war ill Korea. She was carrier to go the first British into action in this war. Her Sea Fury aircraft made their first operational sorties against military targets ill_ !hc

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to pass his its intnting test six days liter!

After his probationary traIllIng period he was drafted to Malta and a is litter-Services Mediterranean ards hampioit 110 yards and 55 ce'stvlc during the whole of his i,it,d there (1951. 1952. 1953) and ,,ti his return to Flaslar represented the 'nima it d for the season I94 the 66: yards It CC-st\ Ic and in obtaining second place ill he 100 \ards Iree-sts Ic. During 1955 lie retained his Place iii the Command ieautt and during their match is ith Jersey. Swimming Smith became the Club. L.S ii th person in the Club's history to swim the IN) yards in their open sea pool in under (it) seconds, lit the Cornmand Championships he again won the 66 yards free-style and was placed second ill the 100 yards freestyle.

In this year's Navy Championships two people heat hunt in the 100 yards He was also selected as third strung ill the Inter-Services competition, and swam in the naval relay team.

In between times L.S.B.A. Smith a meniber of has been many relay teams and water polo teams and has devoted his time to the furtherance of water polo within the hospital.

There has been a constant improvement in his times this season, and it is confidently expected more will he heard of his swimming capabilities in the future.

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lit 19-47 he stas selected for the Olympic games trials at Warrington, having already broken the record for the Lancashire Junior 50 yards free- a record which style in 1946 incidentally remains unbroken.

In 1948 he won the Northern Counties Breast Stroke Championship.

L.S.B.A. Smith joined the Navy during February. 1950. and nianaged

hiitntncpo area, By the end of 1950 shc had a line record of is ir service. and her Air (ii imp is .is awarded the Boyd Irophy for the finest feat of Naval as ittion of the sear, tier Sea Fury and I icIly, aircraft had Ibis ii sixty sorties a day in these operations, and she had been

by Vice-Admiral Sir William Andrewes, who then commanded the Commonwealth Naval Forces in the war area, and by the American Naval (ttittiiiaiidcr'in-Chief Far East. ViceAdmiral C. F. Joy. When she was eventually relieved

by H.M.S. Glory. the Uheseus had steamed 36,000 miles, expended more than half-a-rnilliott rounds of' cannot shell and machine-gun bullets. and 1,390 500-lb bombs, Her operational record showed that she had flown 4,446 sorties.

In August, 1954, H.M.S. Theseus took up her present duties in the Home Fleet Training Squadron, based on Portland. and now flies the flag of Rear-Admiral H. W. ltiggs, CB.. l).S.O,, who commands the Squadron.

In her first year in this service the ship has trained 282 officers and 1.939 ratings.

All the seamen of the Navy, except the boy entry, carry out their l'art I

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and I',mrly. II traiiiing in the Squadron and are undoiuhte(ll y the ship', corn in it men t. 'the course of discipl mitt v scimaitshi p. basic gunners and educational training takes seventeen weeks for the Adult Entry Ordinary Seantan , while junior seamen stay for twenty weeks. L)uriitg this time each class if possible is sent lor a I orinight's spell in a small ship.

I he course for National Service Ordinary Seamen is broadly similar hut lasts only ten weeks as "School" is omitted. If a man has already, passed I'art I in his R.N.V.R. division he stays for six weeks only.

1 he other main categories of ratings are the Adult Entry Signalmen and Junior Signa linen who carry, out a fourteen week disciplinary seamanship and technical training course, and the specially selected Engineer Mechanics ts~el course, the successful completion of which ensures their early advancement to leading Engineer Mechanic, During school holiday periods an important function is the training of large numbers of School and University entry R.N.V.R. ratings, 'Their two weeks' course qualifies them as passed Part I. which represents a great saving of time when they are called up for their National Service.

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Outstanding Pay of Deceased Naval P ersonnel THE NAMES of a further 210 deceased oflicers and ratings of the Rosal Navy, R.N.R.. R.N.V.R. and oilier Naval reserves, whose next of kin cannot be traced. anioutitts of outstanding pay, peiisins and price motley payable to their estates appear in the ---London Gazette." A sum in the region of £3,O(S) is involved.

Most 0! the personnel concerned died between April l , 1940. and March 31. 1941, and individual amounts vary from £4 4s. (id. to £115 12s. Id.

Some 260 deceased officers and rat. ings who lost their lives between April I, 1939, and March 31, 1940. have been named ill previous lists published ill the ---London G~tiette."

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W.R.N.S. NOTES...

W.R.NS. Reserves Leave for Mediterranean SEVENTEEN MEMBERS of the Women's Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, drawn from eight of the depots throughout England. Wales.

Scotland and Northern Ireland, left London Airport for the Mediterranean on Sunday, September 18.

Eleven of them flew to Gibraltar and six to Malta. They will take their part in manning communications for the Navy during the forthcoming N.A.T.O. exercise Lifeline.

This is the first time since the W.R.N.V.R. was formed in 1952 for any members of the Reserve to go abroad for their 14 days annual training. They are due back in England on October 3rd.

OFFICER, COMMAND THE WHOLE Command is indeed sorry to say good-bye to Chief Officer S H. Broster, W.R.N.S., who has been well known in all Units for the past two years. Our very good wishes et) with her in her new appointment 'is Officer-in-Charge. W.R.N.S. Officers' Course at the Naval College.

Greenwich.

In her place we warmly welcome Chief Officer NI. A. P. Cook, from the Royal Naval College. Greenwich.

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PORTSMOUTH

October, 1955

1st, RN. Women, 58 points; 2nd R.A.F., 52 points; and 3rd, Army, 4 points.

The Portsmouth Command was we] From the moment of embarking and Lewi: until the time came to leave every represented by Wrens Smith and Wren Lynn (Victory) moment had been full of interest and (Mercury) Wrens Allberry and Crossey, wh as a result most enjoyable. were until recently under training ii H.M.S. Mercury, also took part. Mud Children's Parties of their success was due to Instructor: The W.R.N.S. officers and ratings of the R.N. School of Physical Train in H.M.S. Excellent helped in the ing, who so tirelessly coached and en children's creche on August 25 and 26, couraged them throughout the season when parties were given for the chilA full winter sports programme ha, dren of RN. Officers, Chief and Petty been arranged and the hockey, netball Officers. squash, badminton and shooting inter Unit cups will he competed for.

H.M.S. VERNON series of league matches have beet Wren B. Lane and Wren S. Tucker. arranged in place of the knock-ou both serving in H.M.S. Vcrnon. were competitions of former seasons. It i: invited to join the crew of the Estab- hoped that the league matches wil lishment's ten-ton yacht, a "Sea Otter." provide more opportunities for prac in the race to Ouistreham. They. left lice and help to sustain interest it r,

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Fencing classes will he held at thu RN. School of P.[. each Monday an it is hoped that before long there wil he a Command team capable of chal lenging local civilian clubs.

The Command Swimming Club wil operate throughout the winter. Begin ners have not been forgotten and wil he catered for on Wednesdays. As thu temperature of the R.N. Bath is main tamed at over 70 it will probably h one of the warmer spots during thi coming winter months.

Visitors-W.R..4.C. Officer Cadets A course of 12 W.R.A.C. Officer Cadets visited Portsmouth during the month of September for one day, when they were taken for a trip round the Harbour and Dockyard, and also saw round the Victory and II.M.S. Bulwark, rhcv were entertained to lunch in the R.M.IL, Eatney Duchess of Kent s; arelroon and the The Commandant General Royal W.R.N.S. officers were interested to R4, Marines. Licut.-General C. R. Hardy. hear about the training commitments C.l3.. C.B.E., D.S.O., visited the Roy al and duties of their sister Service.

WI! H THE continued outpouring of Marines Barracks, Eastncy, on Septhe major recording companies, it be tember 14. 1955.

W.R.N.S. Officers comes a task of increasing difficulty The W.R.N.S. Unit there took part Third Officer E. R. Bell left H.M.S. to keep pace with adequate reviews of in the parade and were inspected by the Mercury last month to take up her .tp- such an output. Nevertheless I woulc Commandant General.

Nintmcnt as Command Instructional straw sour alt ntion it) some recent Film Officer. Plymouth Command. record i rigs ri' ri the I) cuca group and VisiIin Ships lead the list 5; it h titen t ion (it first-class Third Officer P. Goodfcllow. who the visit of the recent Polish During performances of the twelve Concerto has been in H.M.S. for 10 were Collingwood destroyers W.R.N.S. ratings (Irossi (Op. 6) by Handel. This is an invited to act as hostesses at a rcccp- the past four months, has now left to assemblage of the earlier recordings (ion given for Polish ratings at the fake up an appointment at Admiralty. by the Boyd Ned Orchestra under its NAA.FJ. Club in Portsmouth. In conductor. Both for enjoyment and W..R.N.V.R. Officers spite of language difficulties the recepeducational purposes this is a fine set. tion was greatly enjoyed by everyEight W.R.N.V.R, officers arrived liv comparison the Berlin ('hamhcr at the Wardroom. Duchess of Kent body.

Barracks, on August 28 for a two-week Orchestra's recording of Bach's Suites course for ness lv-promoted officers Nos. I in C and 3 in D are a disH.M.S. EXCELLENT

by Chief Officer S. H. Broster appointment due mainly to heavy organised A Local Visit handedness by all concerned [Feleand First Officer I). E. Tolhurst.

Five Wrens from this Unit visited funkcn l.GX66040). From classic era the Lord Mayors Parlour at the City to the romantic is emphasised by a W.R.N.S. Ratings Council Chambers on Tuesday. Sepsuccessful recording and performance Wren F. C. S. McCormick. Steward of the Symphony No. 4 on E Flat tember 13. 1955, where they were reby ceived by the Lord Mayor, Councillor (C) left the Service at the end of Sep- Bruckner but why another "4th" when G. A. Day, il'. They then attended a tember on marriage, after serving for several of this composer's symphonies Council meeting and were entertained the past two years in H.M.S. Excellent. remain missing from the catalogue'? to tea afterwards; and so ended a most Among her interests she was a strong An excellent performance of Wagner's supporter of the netball team and also Siegfried Idyll provides the fourth enjoyable visit. a good player for this small W.R.N.S. side of Decca LXT5064-5.

A Day at Sea Unit. All those serving in the Unit wish Hindemith's presence at the EdinLieut.-Cdr. P.W. Stewart. RN., Com- her every happiness in her marriage burgh Festival this year provided one Officer of H.M.S. and were sorry to manding Vigo, very say farewell. of the few high-lights and a recording kindly invited the W.R.N.S. personnel of his Oboe Sonata played by Pierre from this Unit to spend a day at sea in Pict-lot and Annie d'Arco is a welcome H.M.S. Vigo on Thursday, September SPORTS NEWS release and a flowing balanced per15, 1955, H.M.S. Vigo being a gunThese past few weeks have been formance-which cannot be said of nery training ship attached to H.M.S. the Wind 24 No. 2) on Excellent. During the day the W.R.N.S. rather in-between where sport has been the reverseQuintet (Op. of L'Oiseau-Lyre DL53007. were taken round all departments of concerned. The exceptional weather has caused everyone to be reluctant to "As long as I live" I shall not want the ship with particular reference to put aside tennis rackets in favour of to hear "New Orican's Stomp" again the gunnery training departments. sticks.

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Soldiers and Airmen will help, but you also have a part to play. answers to the questions Clear asked at your Resettlement Board are first essent itt Is, information The gleaned from you is noted on form and E.D.828 forwarded to your local Johfinder. another copy being sent to the Manager of your local Employment Exchange, From this, and only from this, has your local Jobfinder any clue as to your ability or choice of work.

It is no use, tongue in check, telling the Resettlement Board that you want to he a Chartered Accountant, B.B.('.

Announcer, Deep Sea Diver or Bull Fighter in Spain. You have to prove to your future employer that volt are competent and keen to do the job for which you have applied.

For those of you who want to sit for Civil Service Examinations, etc., your Education Officer-is the source

of information. Ask him to show von the Resettlement Bulletin dealing with the line von want. Find out when the eXLrrrs ire and the educational standard required, Do this as long before you come out as you can, You must help yourselves in this respect.

If you are just ;in ordinary kind of chap, without an special qualifications, who wants a settled job, see your Johtinder as soon as you start your leave, This gives him a chance to find you something, before you are dead broke and then have to take the first thing offered. 'this month's leave is invaluable, for once you start work, perhaps in a job you do not like very much, it is difficult to get the time oft to attend interviess. Also a week's notice has often to he worked and many employers are not prepared to wait a week, Your daily work can either make or mar your life. Make up our mind to get in on the ground floor of the job you fancy. Then by hard work. ability, willingness. and study. (if the job calls for it) you will be contented and give your employer satisfaction--a round peg in a round hole.

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SOUTI1SEA BRANCH

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, was a red letter day in the annals of the Southsea Branch of the R.N.F.U,S.W,, for it marked a return of the members to service premises for the first meeting of the new season.

Originally, the monthly, meetings of this Branch were held in the Royal Marine Barracks. Eastney, and then in November, 1953, we started holding the meetings in the Foresters' Hall.

Although this hall was very suitable in many respects, the members felt it was never "quite the same," and it was a great delight to all to return to service premises for their meetings.

Our thanks are due to Commodore C, L, G. Evans, C.B.E..

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D.S,C., for kindly giving us permission to use the Victory Hut in the Royal Naval Barracks and also to the Rev, W. J. F. lrcy'cnna-I'iggott for all his help in preparing it, The meeting on September 12 was opened by the Commodore, who very kindly welcomed us to the Royal Naval Barracks, The Padre then led the hymn and prayers at the start of the meeting. The rest of the afternoon was taken up with the usual September duty of paving annual subscriptions and a Beetle Drive, with, of course, an interval for tea, 1 his month our meeting is on Monday. October 10. and in future the meetings will he held on the second Monday in every month at 2.15 p.m. in the Victory Hut, Royal Naval Barracks, We have an interesting programme for the meetings during the coming months, and s;e hope to greet many new members to the Branch,

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THE ANNUAL, general meeting and the first meeting of the new season was held in Fisher Hall, Whale Island, on Tuesday. September 6, with Mrs. Rutherford in the chair.

Proceedings started with the singing of the last verse of "Eternal Father" and prayers led by the Rev, D, Keen, RN. Mrs. Rtithcrford then read out the notices and called for a vote of thanks to Mrs. Longley and Mrs. Crook who were retiring from the Tea Committee after serving for three years: they received a . hearty round of applause which was very well deserved, The election of the new Tea Committee then took place, and Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Funnell and Mrs. E. South were elected.

1 he Trade Stall has again been taken on by Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Stark, Mrs. Marchment will again be in charge of the Raffles. for our" Weekly sewing parties Christmas Bazaar will start on Tuesday. October II Our next monthly meeting will be

on October 4 at Fisher Hall. Whale Island, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a Beetle Drive and we also hope to have Mrs. Rischbieth from Adelaide, Australia, with us that afternoonshe has done wonderful work organising the sending of food parcels to our widows.

We hope for many new members this season.

Any naval wives will be very welcome at our meetings, which are held at Whale Island on the first Tuesday of each month-or further particulars can be obtained from Mrs. Husscy, 45a Road, Southsca. Tel. Festing 33312.

GOSPORT AND FAREIIAM BRANCH

ON THURSDAY. September 1. we held the first meeting of our 1955-56 season and we were very pleased to welcome our old members once again, also several new ones. We had a

very good attendance and all enjoyed our afternoon of Tombola.

We have a very varied programme arranged for the 1955-56 season and are hoping that many new members will join us.

Committee Mrs. Fawkcs (president), Mrs. Boxer Mrs. (vice-president).

Beauchamp (hon. treasurer), Mrs. Thomas (hots. sec.).

Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Tortesse, Mrs. Rudd, Mrs. Pizcy, Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. Fairfield and Mrs. Sand,

Sub-Committee: Mrs. Browning, Mrs. Molt. Mrs. Rhoades. Mrs. Marsden, Mrs. Nlarvon and Mrs. Tucker.

Our next meeting will be held on October 6 at 2.30 p.m. at the Sloane Stanley Hall. Crossways, Gosport. The Rev. Buirgovne is giving us a talk on "Jerusalem and Egypt" and we shall also have with us Mrs. Rischhieth of the Melbourne. Australia, branch of the R.N.F.U.S.W. H.M.S. VERNON BRANCH WE HAVE had the usual summer break in activities but by the this article appears, we shall base started the winter programme with a social afternoon on September 28. The fortnightly sewing meetings recommenced on September 7, The Committee met on September 14 and considered preliminary arrangements for the sale of work on Novcnsher 30. and next year's programme.

Full details of these will be published later. Meetings for next month, all to he held in the Wardroom Annexe, H.M.S. Vernon, arc: October 5, 2.15 p.m., sewing meeting; October 12, 2.30 p.m., committee meeting; October 19, 2.15 p.m., sewing meeting; October 26, 2,15 p.m., general meeting (beetle drive).

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Married Quarters

THE NEWS regarding "hirings" this month is good for the impression gained last month that more furnished houses and flats were becoming availruble has proved to he true. As a a result it has been possible to obtain more new hirings in the last month than in any month for some time past.

It must be remembered, of course, that some of the new hirings are in replacement of others which base been terminated either by the landlord or by the Admiralty, so that each one does not represent nett increase in numbers. Although there has been a substantial increase in total nuni hers, the ceiling has not yet been reached and there will he a small quarterly increase in the number allowed in October. 'there is therefore still plenty of scope to take up more, On the other hand, the news regardins the completion of permanent houses is disappointing for very few have been completed and turned over during the month. '[his is, to say the least, frustrating to all but the reasons for the delays are common throughout the country. On each estate there has been a shortage of skilled labour of sonic kind or other. On one estate it may have been plasterers, on another carpenters and so on, '[here has also been difficulty in getting sub'eontractors to undertake specialist work on the date required and many minor difficulties, There are, however, many houses well on the was to completion and the time must conic before very long when the builders %% ill he able to provide a fairly steady flow of new houses. On the credit side too, there . is a large number of houses already roofed and the number should itscrease quite considerably given reasonable weather before the winter sets

in. Work can go on in these houses however bad the weather may. be later on.

The work on the foundations of the flats at Stanishaw is progressing steadily, At Eastncy and Rowner brickwork is springing up and it is hoped that quite a number of these houses will be roofed before winter, The twenty officers' quarters in Old Portsmouth are nearing completion and will be opened officially in the first week of November. By this time it is hoped that all, or nearly all, will be occupied. A start has been made on the ten houses for officers of the rank of Commander and above at Eastncv Esplanade. At the large officers' estate on Portsdown Hill the supply situation has and there is greater progress.

So far as the ratings' rosters are concerned, the ssaiting time is now between seven and eight months on the general roster, 'I here may he some increase for Petty. Officers and Junior Rates owing to the large number of applications received since the beginins of 1955. 1 here are so many unknown factors such its the number of new houses that will he completed, the number of applications on the priority list, the as'cragc length of tenancy and so on that it is unwise to make any definite statement. What is definite is that anyone who wants a quarter should not be deterred by the length of the roster, '[here have been lesser applications from Chief Petty Oflicers and it is possible that their waiting time s; ill tend to 't shorter, A study of the particulars published early each month in the notice board issue of Portsmouth 1 enipora ry Memoranda will give anyone a good idea of his place on the roster.

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L---Royal Marine School of Music Dinner at Kimbclls Ballroom, South sea 6.-H.\l.S. Hornet Dance at Kimbells Ballroom, Southsea.

Philharmonic Orchestra. with Myra I-tess. at Kings theatre.

Southsea.

Doors open 2.15 p.m.

II. II. NI.S. Clcop:i t ra Dance at Savoy Ballroom. Souihsea.

Dockyard 14. lechnical College Dance at Kinibells Ballroom.

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Kings Theatre. Southsea, Recital - - Nloiseiwitsch.

21. -Salisbury and District White Ensign Association Annual Dinner.

For details write to Mr. A. N. East.

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Portsmouth and Soulhw.a Horticultural Society Chrysanihenttiui Show.

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RaIl in aid of the King (icorge's I mid -or Sailors, to he held in the Roil Nail Barracks. Portsmouth.

30. Southern Philharmonic Orchestra Beethoven Programme - 1)cnis Matthews. Kings Theatre. Southsea.

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Removal Expenses I AM writing in the hope that you can help me. You see, on the doctor's advice, 1 am moving my wife and child from Yorkshire, and bringing them to Essex. and I wish to know if I can get my furniture paid for by the Navy or not. If I can, would you please let me know how 1 go about this, and whether I can get the money before I move. as I am afraid in my position at the nsotiient I just cannot afford to pay for it to be brought here when I bring my family.

This means I would have to wait until I had the money to pay for it. which might he a considerable time.

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You would only, be entitled to 0 refund of re,no rd expenses for your family front Yorkshire to Essex if their preaeiut address in Yorkshire is a 'residence at your place of duty" If.M.S. Ceres): in this event you a/:ould qualify for re,no vol expenses and,' or Dia iurbance Allowance. after 'You hart, made fire 1r1(IVC. If, on the other hand. Your present address is merely (I ''selected place of residence" unconnected with ditty in then you would not he the eligible for any refund of expenses of t/it' ?liOi't' to Essex. in this care you ,,tii,'Iit get help from the R.tst.l/.T. in a,. v ease. I advise You to see your Divisional Officer wit/tout delay.

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IN THIS column we hope to give you news of Command shows, reviews. and advice on any matter concerning the stage.

Mans. of our readers will he tin. ass ire that the Royal Navy holds its own Aititual Drama Festival. *this is held with the co-operation of the British Drama League, who supply the adjudicators.

The British Drama League is the national voluntary body devoted to the development of the art of the theatre.

Its membership exceeds 6,000. The lending and reference League has libraries of 100,000 books and plays.

Full particulars of membership, group or individual, can be obtained from the 9 Secretary, Fitiroy Square.

London, WI. We can recommend the quarterly journal "Drama" (price 116, net). The current issue contains articles

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Could you please inform me whether there is such a schcnic?

A u.s si'er In reply to your letter. / must first clarify tile meaning o "commuting a pension." it ,nean rim ply that you elect to receive .i single (ash payment in lieu of a proportion of your annual pension; the rules in regard to commutation. are laid down in the Appendix to the Navy List /954) p. 68 (5) 011(1 71172 (29). only cO,,tniiiic )'otlr Briefly you can with Admiralty approval si/ten that "co,n,nutation you can would he to (your) distinct and personal advantage," and [licit only within the a,noi,nt of your pension which exceeds 2/- per day. your pension is 49/- per Week. you ifl(l)' only (('liimflhit(' 351- of this. which a,nount.s to 19/ per annum: roughly this would realist' a capitol sum (at the ace of 42) of 11.324. after which your weekly pension would be 14/-.

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Ovfohcr. 1955

R.N.V.R. MINESWEEPING EXERCISE

THE ENGINEER Officer was superstitious about sailing on a Friday and it was one minute past midnight on before wc morning the Saturday sslipped from the landing stage to begin an interesting and instructive two and half weeks in one of Her Majesty's minesweepers. Six hours previously the entire ship's company had been finishing up in their offices anti factories before setting off on what civilian colleagues termed their holidays and in this short space of time a ship had been commissioned, stores had been checked, confidential books had been mustered and H.M.S. Division of Mersey Mersey-one R.N.V.R.'s sea-going tenders was in all respects ready for sea.

before we reached lnvcrgordon. The contents stated briefly 'hands will go to Divisions at 0920. dress of the day No. 2's and medals. Report by signal the number of officers and ratings adrift at 0920.' This meant changing into best uniforms and cleaning boots and medals in less than twenty minutes. One rating was adrift, one forgot his medals and the First Lieutenant had a few strezks of metal polish on his sword. These envelopes were at intervals opened hourly throughout the day. Sometimes it was 'rig sheerlegs' to lift some extortionate weight, sometimes it was 'fire the Bofors Gun'---it took three minutes to find the key of the ammunition locker on the first occasion, another time 'prepare to be taken in tow forward,' which meant breaking some very Competitive Exercise the stewards We were bound for Invergordon to reluctant cable. Even and they prepared take part in a competitive minesweep- were not exempt and served scrambled egg to the Caping exercise with the eleven other tain in three minutes two seconds. In R.N.V.R. Divisions in the British Isles.

There was a trophy to he won and between these evolutions the sweeping gear was streamed and the ship we were. I was told, going to he very was cleaned to such an extent that it with our RN. Staff Officer unpopular ashore if we did not return with it. ill behove any member of the engine deck in oily flhe trophy was given not only for room to tread the upper weather favoured its and skill in 'sweeping but also for smart- hoots. Good ness both in appearance and a par- the officers who had volunteered to afforded a good ticular form of naval torture known paint the funnel were the Queen Mother's Castle of is general drill. 'I he First Lieutenant. view of s ho was by no nicans happy that the Mey as we steamed through the Pentland I-irth. The Doctor, who undership was its clean as she might be or and painting that everyone including himself' knew took the job of cleaning motor-boat, showed considerable all the answers about minesweeping. the had ordained with the Captain's ap- annoyance when a (clumsy) rating on his wet allowed a hose to proval that the forenoon should be varnish in the course spray of washing down. what to he appeared spent cleaning an already spotless ship and the after- We were proud of our paintwork when at lnvcrgordon on noon and dogs should he devoted to the ship arrived Within seconds of night. streaming the very complicated and Sunday another minesecuring alongside dangerous-looking bunch of knitting sweeper, the First Lieutenant and his known as minesweeping gear.

Buffer, went man, the right-hand ashore to assess the merits and deDlvklons merits of our rivals. The former, an 't 080() on the Saturday morning incurable pessimist, and the latter, who when most of the ship's company's was a confirmed optimist. returned to civilian colleagues ashore were enjoy- the ship with very different opinions. ing one of their hi-weekly lies-in and the ensuing altercation made inafforded by the five-day week, the hearing to the most casual seamen. including thosc who had been teresting i observer. unto 's o.iii..

I on watch 110111 midnight Drill (e fell in dressed in No. 8's. the naval 1 he following day was spent doing iatings working clothes. .1 he Engineer Officer detailed his off-watch ratings competitive general drill in harbour to do sonic job not unconnected with and it was most enlightening to see oil much to the disgust of the First the high standard set by our rivals.

Lieutenant, who was endeavouring to Needless to say, few of the evolumatch his decks with the Royal Yacht lions we had already practised were we were to escort later. At 09(X) the ordered, and although the watchful Captain opened the first of the little eyes of the shore staff from the tower missed we huff envelopes, each of which con- signal nothing tamed some evolution or item of managed to attain third place amongst reservist minesweepers. Tuesday. general drill thought out by the RN. the Staff Officer to keep its on our toes Wednesday and thursday were spent

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Sailing at ( am, and returning just before midnight can he hard going when concentration and hard work are the order of the day. The Captain and Navigator spent all their time on the bridge where meals consisted of a hurried sandwich, and the minesweeping took root on the experts nearly, whence most of their quarterdeck was, howequipment is streamed. It ever. encouraging to see the mines surface after being swept and to know that the gear really did work efficiently.

On the I rida v the Admiral took the squadron to sea for manoeuvres and even more general drill. Our R.N.V.R. Yeoman of Signals and his assistant who also had their meals on the flagdeck throughout the exercise. culminated several days of first-class work by receiving a well-deserved recornmciid,ititmn. It was quite fantastic the was two pairs of hands coped with the complicated signals by flashing. flag and voice, '[hey were allowed a well-earned rest when we sailed alone for Antwerp that night. On the last day, the ship returned to harbour by I p.m. in time for a comic relay race which took place between the harbour and a public house half a mile inland.

The race, which involved several 'legs.' called for an amusing variety of fancy beloved of all sailors, and the I dress highlights were Commanding Officers being carried on stretchers at great speed by none-too-careful members of their ship's company, and stewards running half a mile with a tray hearing a cocktail for the Admiral. The Admiral. who was supposed to sample each concoction, must have been disnmaved to note that spillages were few,

were repeated informally during our five-day visit to the port indicates the mutual friendship and understanding we had with our Belgian friends.

Those members of the ship's company who remembered their francs were rationed made haste to buy presents for their wives and girl-friends and everyone relaxed after the rigours of Invergordon. The ship's soccer XI. playing together for the first and probably the last. time were beaten 9--I by the local R.A.S.C. Unit- the previous tIM. ship had suffered an even greater defeat. Those who were sominded 1(1(1k in the superb architectural sights of Antwerp and Brussels, to say nothing of the beer, which was quite reasonable in price. A visit to the General Motor Corporation's --- one of the assembly plant largest in Europe-with its palatial showroom containing a unique spiral staircase which is supported by balance alone and has gold-plated banisters- and to a carpet factory at St. Nicolas, were the excursions amongst interesting arranged for the ship. We left Belgium with regret and fully. appreciated the hospitality we had been given. It was perhaps lilting that shortly before we slipped from our berth a middle-aged woman who kept a bar within a stone's throw of the ship arrived with a hunch of flowers for our Coxswain, who was thereafter more frequently alluded to by his short title of 'swain.' The Officer of the Watch was not far wrong when he described the English Channel at night as Piccadilly Circus, and I was surprised to see the amount of extraneous lighting shown h- merchant ships to the detriment of their navigation lights. We arrived at Plymouth on Saturday afternoon, and the the shore signal flashing light from station cent the ( , mmmandcr-in-(hief's congratulations on winning the minesweeping trophy ---our efforts had not been in vain. Half our ship's company in order We arrived at on Sunday had to leave its at to resume their civilian jobs on the evening after the uninteresting passage and a relief draft was waitup the Schelde and threaded our way Monday to take their place. between the smart Rhine barges whose ing length and speed can make shipDartmoor handling something of a nightmare to more conventional craft.

Some of its were fortunate enough those in Official calls were made and received. It) he taken by car 05cr Dart moor to and the fact that many of these calls the village of (haglord. where we had

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Royal Yacht Britannia Most of the passage from Plymouth to Holyhead, where we were to embark our honorary Captain.

Lord Derby, was spent once again cleaning ship, but sortie light relief was afforded by one of the officers mistaking a large tube of toothpaste for haircream and a junior steward serving cold tea in lieu of clear soup. At Holy. head we met the Division's seaward defence boat, H.M.S. Dec. and then sailed to rendezvous with Britannia.

With the help of radar we met the Royal Yacht and her destrtm er escort, H.M.S. Orwell, and took up our appointed stations. We noticed we were being watched with interest, and possibly apprehension, from the bridges of the two R.N. ships when we turned to execute various signals setting our course for Douglas Bay, but good luck if not good weather was still with us and we maintained our exact station. The Queen and the Duke &if Edinburgh circled us in their barge before going ashore and we cheered ship. In spite of several rehearsals. in the course of which one or two caps had been lost overboard, the volume of the cheers. was spontaneous, and the Queen later congratulated its on our seamanlike and appearance ordered its to splice the mainbrace.

Liverpool We sailed with Britannia that night and then were detached for our home port. Liverpool. The training and experience absorbed during those two and a half weeks was considerable and it is not surprising that the Adntiraltv places such reliance in their Navy of civilian sailors. What is more. it is indeed gratifying in these days of labour unrest to fiml(l men who cheerfully forgo their holidays and civilian comforts for longer hours and less pa.

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dividends, and don't forget the pa plating. which will also benefit from a generous application of wax polish ill the old oil, particularly in the to seal the pores. "Jenolite." which can he purchased from most accessory engine. cannot cause corrosion.

Apart from the oil change there are shops, will look after the rusty parts various methods of keeping the engine and is very cheap. and battery in good shape whilst laid The Motor Show tip. You can drain off the coolant completely. squirt plenty, of Redex This year's Car Exhibition opens on into the cylinders via the plug holes October 19th and as usual will he full and leave the engine alone, apart from of interest, The new Standard Vanturning it over by hand a few times guard will he on show and it is also every month. Out the other hand you rumoured that Jaguars will lie showcan leave the coolant in and run the ing a new 2 litre model. there are engine for a few moments every unlikely to he any major changes in month. Personally I prefer the former the ordinary run of ears unless Mr. course. shows his

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VICE-ADMIRAL J. W. M. Eaton, Cli.. D.S.O.. D.S.C.. will relinquish his command of the Reserve lIeet on September 20. 1955. when his flag in H.M.S. ('leopatra will be struck at sunset. Admiral Eaton is shortly proceeding to Bermuda to take up the appointment of Commander-in-Chief.

America and West Indies Station. and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander.

Atlantic.

Admiral Eaton assumed command of the Reserve Fleet in April.

1954. and during the tenure of his appointment there has been a steady consolidation of the policy of redeployment of ships to commercial ports.

Two months ago the methods of preservation of Reserve Fleet ships were successfully tested in Exercise Sleeping flv-iutv. when H.M.S. Eglinton was brought fors ard from reserve on a full s ar-time footing.

Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Co. L. Caialct. K.B.E., CB.. l).S.O. and Itar. 1) S.C.. who succeeds Admiral Faton in command of the Reserve Fleet, entered the Royal Navy in September, 1917, I-Ic was promoted Commander in 1934.

Admiral Cazalet was in the AntiSubmarine Warfare Division s hen World War II broke out.

In 1941 he went to the Far East where he commanded a Royal Naval Air Station and served on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief. China.

On returning to this country he was for fifteen months in command of the Anti-Submarine Experimental Estab-

lishment in H.M.S. Osprey. In January. 1944, he took command of H.M.S. Satirnarez and was appointed Captain of the 23rd Destroyer Flotilla.

In July. 1945. he received the D.S.O. for outstanding courage, skill and endurance while in the serving Sattmarez escorting convoys, frequently in severe weather, to North Russia.

He was appointed to command H.M.S. London in February, 1949.-In November of that year he was awarded the Bar to his D.S.O. for his attempt under heavy gunfire to assist the frigate Amethyst in the Yangtze.

On the return of the London he became Commodore of the Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham. lie was promoted Rear-Admiral in July. 1950. and since their he has heldIn several allied appointments.

November, 1950, he became Chief of Stall to the Flag Officer Western Europe and later held a similar appointment with the I-lag Officer Central Europe. Recently he was Chief of Stall to the ( omm:inder-inChief. Allied Forces Mediterranean. and s as promoted to Vice-Admiral on October 22. 1953.

I our times Mentioned in l)i,-. patches. lie was awarded the D.S.(. in 1940 for demolition operations at Flushing, and holds the King Haakoti VII Military Cross in recognition of his services to Norway during the war.

He was knighted in the Birthday CAPTAIN LUDWIK Janczyszyn.

Honours of 1955.

Senior Officer of the Polish Naval Squadron which visited Portsmouth, called on the Board of Admiralty to present a gift from the Polish Navy to the Royal Navy.

He was received by the Vice-Chief Portsmouth Command XI r. Polish Squadron of Naval Staff (Vice-Admiral W. W. the Polish centre forward was allowed THIS MATCH. played at Pitt Street Davis, C.B., DS.O. and Bar) and on Friday, September 9, promised, in to take an easy drive from the six-yard the opening few minutes to be a "red line. letter" day for the Command.

The second half opened in much Within five minutes AR. Hunt the same way as the first finished, 1 he scored for the Command and pro- Command could find no answer to the vided two more chances which should swift movement of the Polish wings have resulted in goals. These missed and the steadiness of their defence; chances in the opening stages gave the three further goals came in due course QUESTIONS Polish team time to recover from the to make the final score 6-I. I. is and Why "grog" so called? effect of the factors of this shattering quick goal The dominating gradually they took control of the Polish team were superb fitness and 2. Which did Nelson first lose, his game from then on. speed off the mark. They excelled in arm or his eye?

Playing typical Continental-style close marking and understanding. It football, fast, short accurate passing, was later learned that seven of the 3. What is the height of Nelson's they, soon had the Command defence Polish team had been playing together statue in Irafalgar Square, and where making mistakes which resulted in the for the last two years, being repre- may the original cast be seen?

Polish outside left, who was corn- sentatives of the polish Navy side.

4. Where was the first German It cannot be denied that the six pletcly unmarked, with an easy chance mine recovered? to make the score 11. goals to the Poles were fully deserved magnetic At this stage the Command were but the Command could have scored 5. What is a "gumbucket"? still holding their own, but the speed at least three more goals had the opwith which the Polish players moved portunities been pressed home.

6. Who is sometimes called what the ball began to tell and it was no Outstanding for the Command were Cromwell had on his nose? surprise when they made it 2-1.

L./Sea. Chester and Shpt. Brown, who ANSWERS ON PAGE 13 The Poles increased their lead to in this match laid claim to considera3-1 just before half time, when due tion for a place in the Command side once again to an error in the defence to meet Sussex next month.

Superb Fitness of Polish Football Team

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150 ANNIVERSARY OF TRAFALGAR

OCTOBER WILL mark the 150th anniversary of that decisive fleet action which was fought oil Cape Trafalgar in the Straits of Gibraltar. It was a naval victory which was to change the face of Europe and open the path to Britain's greatest period of expansion and world leadership. That famous: engagement still stands as a unique example of fine seamanship hacked by superb morale, ill commemoration of that anniversar, Messrs. C. I-I. Bernard & Sons Ltd., well-known naval outfitters and Admiralty contractors, have published an attractive book, illustrated in full colour, under the title, "Rig of the Day 1805-1955.- The illustrations are front 181)5-1955." The illustrations are from paintings by. the marine artist David Cobb, R.O.I., S.M.A.. who was speci-

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Cliaiiies in Ii.I's'I.S. Caledonia TIlE NEW term at H.M.S. Caledonia were the technical officer. Lieut.-Cdr. started on Friday. September 9, with Habershon. Lieut. Cameron and Mr. S.C.O.E. The new tech-

many new faces in the wardroom. At ('liipperiield. the end of last term, the short service iiicai otlicer is Lieut.-Cdr. Fenton, and commissions of lnstr. - Lieuts. Gee the other new officers are Lieut. Byrom Hurst, Bourne and l)ixon ended and and Mr. Nichols, S.C.O.E. Lieut. (E) Wilson and Shipwright thes were relieved by lnstr. - Lieuts.

McI)owell. Allester. Hassall and Free- Lieut.'Cdr. Hill retire from the Navy nian. Instr.-I- cut. M urra s left to take Navy term. this Rockey. up an appointment at Lce-on-Solent. deputy supply olliecr, has been relieved relict was Lieut.-Cdr. Tomlinson, His by t.ieut. Trotter. and leaves soon for lnstr.-Lieut. Sanders also comes to the Australia. Mr. Clarke. S.C.O.E.. passes end of his short service commission in a few weeks' time. Much to the dismay on his job to Mr. Cooper. C.O.E.. and of the remaining lOs., no relief has finally, at the end of the term, Shipset been appointed, wright Lieut. Young leaves to take up Among the engineer officers who left another appointment.

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handed him a skilfully fashioned model in amber of a fully rigged threemasted sailing ship. The ship is mounted on a mosaic amber base with a silver plate inscribed in Polish"From the Command of the Navy of the Polish Peoples' Republic, 1955."

Captain Janczyszyn was accompanied by the Polish Naval and Mili-

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Commander Dubiel) and by the Commanding Officer of O.R.P. Rur,a (Lieutenant-Commander Urbanski).

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AS IT was in 1905 that the first five Mechanicians joined the Fleet on cornpletion of their training. this year marks the Jubilee Year of one of the most important branches in the modern Navy. How appropriate it is, therefore, that it was in this year that the Hoard of Admiralty, announced its decision to move, in the comparatively near future. the present N1:r. & RE. at Flathouse to the site now occupied h H.M.S. Siskin. SO that the White Ensign can fly, over a selfadministered establishment devoted mainly to the training of Mcchanicians. Appropriate, too, it is to turn back the pages of history and pause awhile on the events that led to the introduction of this rating,

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Until this was announced there was no skilled training available to the Stoker, neither was there any outlet to Officer rank. It was originally intended that Mechanician Candidates should he selected from young and promising Leading Stoker Mechanics and Stoker Mechanics who were prepared to re-engage and whose conduct was V.G. It is interesting to note that in those days the term "Stoker Mechanic" was in use. but the term

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Successful completion of this course months. Names of those who were was followed by six weeks sea confirmed in this rating and favourtraining in a small ship, where the ably reported on by their Engineer Mechanicians were solely responsible Oflicer. were forwarded to the Inspectfor the running of the ship's ing Captain of Training Establishment.

Fhis Officer made the final selection machinery. Successful candidates were of NI echanician Candidates. then rated Acting NI ceha n icia n and went to sea for a year's training. This Nlechanician Candidates had to be training was carried out in the Fleet, under 28 years of age when they cornbut because of lack of specific instruc- menced their course. The trade of fitter lions, both training and the accom- and turner was included in the syllamodation provided varied considerably bus, and the Admiralty became the between the ships. At the end of this examining authority. The six-week sea practical experience t h c Acting was abolished, instead on Mechanician had to submit to a gruel- trailing completion of course the successful ling test of written and oral questions. candidate went to a fully comniislasting upwards of three days. The sioned ship for one year's improvers' cxmriltatIon was conducted by the time as an Acting Mechanician. On Engineer Captain of the Fleet, who confirmation his of Chief Petty would grant confirmation of the rate Officer made himrating senior to all Chief of Mcchanician to those who were Stokers successful. it says much for the quality of the original candidates, that in spite of these difficulties they soon l!.M.S. Indus established themselves as a success and gave early proof that the rate of At the end of 1906 the training sas Niechanician had come to stay. centralised in H.M.S. Indus at Devonport. Her photograph on this page shows what changes have been made 1906 during the fifty years, and one wonders In 190& the training and organisa- how many of our readers served in of room lion the engine branch was her. She continued as the training ship reviewed, The recent advances in until 1910.

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In 1910 the first class of Mechanicians qualified to sit for the cxaminalion of Warrant Mechanician. Sixteen sat the examination and eleven were successful and five were promoted in November, 1910-the remaining six later. They were thus the first Stokers to become Officers

1918

]'raining was discontinued (luring the First World War, but in 1918 a one-year course was started at Chatham, followed b' the institution of the usual two years course a year later. Also in 1918 the rate of Chief Mechanician was instituted and in 1919 the Mate(E) Scheme was cxfended to include the Stoker Branch Thus the avenue was opened for exceptuonal Stokers to reach Officer's rank, and many reached the rank of Commander before retirement. In the as transearly 1920's the training fcrred to Devonport.

1927

Further changes took place in 1927.

The rate o f Mcchanician was abolished and Mechanician First Class and Mechanician Second Class introduced instead,

As during World War 1, so during World War 11, the Mechanician proved his worth. M a n y Chief Mechanicians became "Chiefs" of Corvettes: many were granted Tcmporary Warrant Rank when they became Engineer Officers of Frigates and similar vessels,

1947

Scholastic Syllabus The scholastic syllabus of the course is aimed to bring the Mechanician as near as possible to the standard reached by the Artificer Apprentice. Practical training is slightly,

shorter in hours though the Trade Tests are comparable with those taken The training of the Mechanician the Artificer Apprentice. Time is was transferred from Devonport to by in learning to apply the art of spent the present site at Flathouse in 1947. the craftsman to the maintenance and "rhc Establishment is under the direct of modern machinery. Use is administration of a Captain-in-Charge repair made of the ships of the Reserve Fleet under the overall command of the at Portsmouth to carry out this Commodore. Royal Naval Barracks, The ratings live in Barracks but work training. at IIathouse. The few photographs we are able to print give some idea of New

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Message from Chairman of the National Council Mr. A. G. Legg IN 1935 there arose a general desire amongst those who had served under the White Ensign for a National to he formed which could the comradeship which began in the service, which would promote good fellowship and which would foster all that tended to benefit mciiihers.

To this end half a dozen or so Naval types arranged a meeting in a certain hostelry ivy Whilchall. From this meeting emerged an Association under the name of the National Naval Old Comrades Association. This was a compktlv voluntary organisation: the secretariat was housed in the home of the honorary General Secretary.

This handful of men had an ideal and. despite the very numerous exService asociations that abounded, in two sears gained Admiralty approval and were honoured by he patronage of the late King (icol ec VI. The name of the Association was then cred to the Royal Naval 01(1 (out rades Association. with Admiral of the Fleet Lord Tovcy as President.

By the end of the Second World War there wei e some hundred branches the country and headthroughout had been obtained in quarters and a paid General Secretary appointed. The Motto of the Association was, and still is-UNITY LOYALTY PATRIOTISM COMRADESHIP, which is the epitome of our ideals.

At the Annual General Meeting of the R.N.O.C.A.. held on May 20.

1950. a Motion was carried altering the name to "THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION." which alteration was graciously approved by the late King George VI on May 26, 1950.

The Admiralty then appointed a Liaison Officer to the R.N.A. and recognised the R.N.A. as the only National Naval Association.

Admiral of the Fleet Sir John Cunninghani succeeded Lord Tovey as President of the Association.

It was soon evident that The Royal Naval Association had now become. with considerable assistance from the Admiralty and an enormous amount of hard work by the General Sccrc' tary and his stall, one of the foremost Associations in the country. So much so. that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was graciously pleased to grant The Royal Naval Association a Charter f Incorporation in 1954.

At the time of writing, the membership has more than doubted since 1950. with some 300 branches throughout the British Isles and branches in Japan. Rhodesia and Cape Town.

The foregoing is but a brief history of this great Association.

Asso-ciation per-petuate

Streatham

Administration of the Royal Naval Asocia(ion The governing body of The Royal Naval Association is its National Council which consists of The President. Admiral of the Fleet Sir John President, Cunningham.

Deputy Admiral The Earl Mounthatten of Burma. twelve Vice-Prcsmdents who are appointed by the National Council.

Honorary General Treasurer, and thirteen Members elected by the Mciiiof Areas.

There hers the respective are also an Honorary. Consulting Surgeon, an Honorary Solicitor, and Musical Director.

Chaplain of the Fleet, The Very Reverend Thomas Crick. Dean of Rochester. is Chaplain of The Royal Naval Association.

Membership of The Royal Naval is open to all past and present members of tier Majesty's.

Royal Naval and Royal Marines. their Reserves and Members of the W.R.N.S. and Nursing Sisters. Each of these categories is normally represented on the roll of 'ice-Presidents. .1 he annual subscription is 516 per Member. payable either on December 31 or June 30.

The thirteen Areas elect their own and receive a capitation of (id. per Member, to enable them to further the interests of the R.N.A. within their Areas. the National Council elects the following committees to carry out the business of the Association (i) Management Committee. (ii) I inance Committee. (iii) Social and Ceremonial

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Oclober, 1955

THE

ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIA TION

From the General Secretary

month.

Chairman-of

operation and support to an Editorial Board which is doing such a magnificent job as the one controlling the Pomstiou-tit NAVY Niss-s.

Officers

Com-mittee.

(iv) Alec Madden Fund Committee (this committee deals with loans to Branches). (v) Pensions Committee.

From the Editor

I HAVE expressed in my main Editorial a welcome to The Royal Naval Association from the readers of N.vv Ni:ws. As a keen Member of the Association myself, I feel that the amalgamation will be of great benefit. and be a means of giving news of the Navy, to those who have retired, and news of the Association to the Navy.

It has been agreed that the Royal Naval Association shall have four pages of the newspaper in four issues, and two pages for the remaining eight issues per year. It will he seen that space will be limited, and should thereINCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER fore he used to the best possible Patron: H.M. Th* Queen advantage.

In this first issue, we publish a complete list of Branches, giving the dates :and places of their Meetings. 1 feet this will be of tremendous publicity value to the Association, throughout the Navy. *the type of news I visualise in these pages will vary from month to month, but it is my imiteit lion to publish sonic- thing of the following :-I. Headquarters news--and articles of special Interest to the Association.

2. Area news-to which all Secretaries will be invited to contribute, 3. Branch news-it will be readilyappreciated that there will not be the space available as in the "Lookout."

It is, however, an important feature and I should very much like to publish a limited selection of hews from the various Branches, 4. Future events-it is always an important thing to emphasise the future rather than the past, and I President, council and delegates after morning session of annual conference in Durham on July 23, 1955 hope to publish a column of all the events happening in the following The Secretariat consists of the yet Members of the Association, ar month throughout the Association, General Secretary and three Clerical regular subscribers to the paper.

Branch Secretaries are invited to send Assistants, one of whom is the General As I have already told Members o in details of special events, Meetings, the Association, the R.N.A. will hay etc., to he held in the following Secretary's Personal Assistant. two full pages in eight monthly edt month, but are also requested to have The Headquarters, at present situated in Streatham. will shortly be THIS IS the first issue of the P0R'rs- tions per year, and four pages in fou the material in my hands by the 21st of the preceding month. It is appretransferred to Lower Sloane Street, MOUTH NAVY NEWS since it became monthly editions per year.

The price of the newspaper is 3 London, S.W.I. ciated that this column will have a "The Official Newspaper of the PoRrsPer copy, and Branch orders and pa tremendous advertising effect.

Each year the R.N.A. holds a MO7TH COMMAND and Titn ROYAL ment should be sent direct to: Parade and lays a wreath on the 5. Old Ships-there are many men, N.svAt. AssoclATioli."

The Editor.

Cenotaph in Whitehall in the afterserving and retired, who would like All Members of the Association will to renew old friendships. Members of noon. which is followed by a Reunion Tim PORTSMOuTh NAVY NEWS. in the evening. This annual pilgrimage now be aware of the details in the the Royal Naval Association are inNaval Barracks, Royal is undertaken by hundreds of the Presidential Address to Conference, vited to contribute to this column, Portsmouth, Hantt members from Branches as far distant wherein Admiral of the Fleet Sir John asking for details of old friends. as Plymouth in the south-west to Edin- Cunningham outlined the amalgamaLiterary material for publicatioi Through the medium of the newsshould be sent to the same address paper it is hoped that many Old Ships hurgh: from Newcastle to Tenby: tion which has now taken place between the PORTSMOC-mIi N,vy Nmsvs not later than the eighteenth of tb will make contact with each other. from Liverpool to Rye. month preceding publication.

The Annual Conference of The and the official Journal of the R.N.,. on a partkular Lastly-Focus Individual Members of the Associa Branch. In For years the National Council of Royal Naval Association is held in place of much of the lion have their own may copies of th rotation in London Area; in the this Association has striven to bring' Branch news, it is my intention to southern part of England and in the about a position whereby Members paper sent direct to their homes, cad take a different Branch of the Assoby their nani forwarding north. ciation each month-to publish the may be kept well informed of current and address, together- with an anntta story of its growth, and a photograph.

Further articles will appear from events within the Navy and Serving postal order for to the 4/6.

Genera Ibis column will feature Branches time to time in this periodical, and Personnel, who have not yet joined of Secretary The Naval Asso Royal trom various parts of the country, and will deal in detail with each aspect of us. may be kept in touch with the ciation. activities of The Royal Naval Assoas a beginning. I shall publish an The Royal Naval Association.

While it will not be possible to pub article on Redruth in the November If this very brief history interests ciation. lish Branch Notes in exactly the sam issue, It will be obvious to all, that this form as was done anyone who is not a member, please in the old LooKout It is desired to emphasise that the write to the General Secretary, The desirable state of affairs has now been it is hoped to establish perhaps on Members of the Royal Naval Assoaccomplished.

Naval Association, 43 Lcwin or two Royal columns of Area and Brand The National Council has asked me activities and a column of comin ciation, through their Branch SecreRoad. London, S.W.l6. taries, can help in making the R.N.A. to that say Member events around the kingdom, If you are not a member, will you they hope every Section of the paper really worth of the Association will become a other items which it reguAmong is hope strengthen the Association by joining while. I the Branch Secreand thus augment its power for good lar subscriber to this newspaper, and to establish will be an "Old Ships' taries forrely upon information of their activiin furthering the interest of Niem' thus help to assure the publication of column through which Members wit ties. and most sincerely welcome their the success which it undoubtedly be able to contact shipmates will hers. contributions. It may not be possible deserves. whom have served at they differen To quote Admiral of the Fleet Lord to use all copy sent in, but each conNaturally, the complete success of times and in different parts of thi tribution will he carefully considered Tovey (Past President): "We should world. the venture will rest, on Area dedicate ourselves to achieve those finally, and used wherever possible.

The Editor tells me, that he pro ideals for which we have fought and and Branch correspondents supplying, A your Editor. I shall he glad to our friends have died"--UNITY-- to the Editor, lively information about poses to make a special feature o receive any suggestion whereby we can LOYALTY - PATRIOTISM-COM- their activities: hut it should be em- one Branch in each issue and, for thi make these pages alive and interesting, phasized that information sent to the purpose, he will build his stor RADESHIP. and not only of value to the Associaaround the most interesting matcria tion, Editor should he of a National interest A. G. LEGG, but to the Navy itself. rather than a purely local interest, as which he receives.

National Council. thousands of Serving Personnel, not Continued in column 5 Coot j,,ucd front column 4 As. no doubt, the Editor will be talkins to you in this issue. I do not propose to anticipate, further, anything which he may say on the various items which it is proposed to include in future editions of the paper.

I will say, however, for the benefit of every reader, that The Royal Naval Association will give complete Co-

--Chairman, President, Mayor of County Recorder, Tosin Clerk of Durham and Admiralty Liaiso,r Officer t march past after annual conference In Dunham, July 23, 1955

Durham,

I feel that it may not Collie amiss f I, as the General Secretary of The Royal Naval Association. point oral to ill Serving Personnel that membershiti )f the Association is open to them in exactly. the same way as it is open . hose who have now retired from the oyal Navy.

Although we have many Serving lembcrs, Senkir including very )Ilicers, it does not appear to he enerally known that those still set ire eligible for membership.

Full details about membership may te obtained either from the Editor his paper or from the Headquarters f the Association.

In conclusion may 1. (111 rf my President. Vice-Presidents. ational Council and Members, oiler rectings and best wishes to every c.tder of this paper.

&,-%i Moor Street Moso, AminMorecarritse.

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7.45 da, of riell nionill.

Kent. 1%t and 3rd Wed. each month at' p )IAN",klll Sr. Villa. Ux. 8 .o'.

So( 1 ill 4 A. -White, Club. bridge Road. Flam-rlli. Fa cIt Da.v 7 p.tii .1, Wits, Club. 1,1 B-1on A%ciitic. Southend-onSca. 8p.m. pit, Sunday 12 'loors to 2 P.111 and 3rd Wed., 7.30 p.Fii. jell Fri. ('lltlrlll Wi i i (*J%I.Al- slidland Arcill.

Falconword ) Club .

GRIA1 ~,~km(H,Tlf lliph Road, llendon. NWA. 8.30 p.m. Ist. -nd 8 V.m. 1m Itiur~ and 11 a.ni.

A%entic.

Sirtel. 1,t Fri. and 3rd Wednc%djx 3rd still each Illonth.

Hoi m om --Rail% as. llotel. Whition Road.

Fri., 8 r.m.

ARFANo. 6 Isi llotcl.

472 llornwy Railway AREA No. 3 Road. London. N.19.

Alternate Mondu)% BUCKS. I1FDS. 1IERTS. 9 P. m. )1AN1S. SUSSFX. ISLE OF WIGHTAND lit rS)XVORDS1f1RE. BERKS ANO WIL-fis Kis(.,nt.ptv & flotcl. Kenton.

11 a.ni. 3rd Sunday of morith.

At 1 -]lie Butt itin. Excry 3rd %Inn 1.cm ;%hull,.

With Street. Alder1.3 m, I'ItAM 10 Itellooill Flill. h .1.

P.111.

X rt.m. 4th 1hur,. caell month.

Jj, 8 P.131.

S.F.19.

1 As 1 1 w Rs - A, 1-hor, i~--.

A' Flo%-TI1)c While )firs llotel, Ifolybourric. r"art~r 1 anc.

MMS C1.\sci,Ai ..3rdi,Wcd Ri, ig P. bib.

3rd 1 rida,.

Allon. liants. 8 P.gil.

7.30 p.ti).

IIA% %(.,sgoKi - Pecilian's Vurd.

4th Mon,it London. F.C.4.

A%novi.st-Clobe Street.

2nd of Wjfcn lintel. lfutcl. lligh 1 each ovonth.

Fri 7.30 p.ni.

3,t Molovii, -United Seriice% Club. 2a 11o.ard lli'llop*, Bridge k,,.d. London, W,2.

BAT i i r-Railway )foie]. Battle. 7.45 p.rn. )xt Street. 8 Wcdtic,du,. e,cr~ fliontli 8 P.111. p.m.

Fri. 1.tb%txi%*, SW-1lic llosse & Anchor llotel.

Bt(vsiik Star Inn. ltice,tcr. '.lid Wed. 8 p.m. lk)r,~,oR Ree.js-The Oriando, Ifigh street. Hisilop*.% s.W.2.

Acre Brixton.

London, Reindeer Flotel 123 Lanc.

9 klon., ri.m. ..8 pm 1 ' %cry 2nd acid 4th Tuesday of the nionth Bot RM Pernbroke Shades.

X lit,KI,N(;11AII The New licit. bridge Street AI P.M. Wc,t Ifill. lb,urgicgti,njih. 9 p.m.

7,',1) Lomb,o%*, S.E-Ttic Granite Tavern. (;range %, floss --R,N.A. Social Cluts.

Ami Briti'll 1 Cri.n, 13roid 191-193 Ki.bg, Rond Arctic,. Brighton 1 ~ 3rd Wedn"3y. 8 p.m. l~t acid 3rd Vri- in each nionth. 8 p.ni.

Oldt: Inll. 8 30 p Ill. PARK & IIAMPSIrAD.-'i'c RIGIST'S CAL411AXIII-CroWn lintel. 1%t Wed- 8 P.111.

Canadco Town. N.WA. liatficid. 8 P.rll. c,cr~ Stother Red Cap. acid Ifor't,,. St. Paul, . rid3rd Tuc,.

Alth 8.30 p.tii. 't 2nd and Tuc,day.

Road. 8 P.111. 1,t and 3rd Tuts. liik's.-Wibitc 113rt llotel. liertford.

7.21b) S(W11MI-TI1C White lIZIrt 1101C1. UXbrid9C flotel . Cra.lev, 8 P.M. P.111, Road. Souttiall. F%cry Monday. 8 It.m.

1,1 ]'hut,. in Monill.

A Is t ---Three lun%.** P.M. Illitif WYtomin -Coach and llofi". Ea,tnn ScrANts-The Divins-Thrce Crown,k. )fore] Maryport Sircet . I's Fri. in niontli.

Fridis. ill the roolith.

Street. 8 P.M. ll`t VAills-1he George Inn. (Itc,Iiunt.

STANM(WI & Fi%iAtti- -[lie **l,c3tlicr floulc.--Road.

Stolic Grove. 1-Abc.are. 8 r.m. Every other E:A'Tn(*!xNI.-R.N.O.C. Club. 16 Beech P.'o. I't Mon. 1,t Fri.. A p.ni. %IAIIYINIII4t)--Sman llotcl. 1%t I-ri. 9 P.m.

Friday Hovel. 2nd and 4th \1111,t ms 7.45p.ni %X h K1 MIAM -Crown lintel. Richmond Road. FANT CooM, Arni, flotel.

Wed., 8 p.m.

9 r.m.

R3Amm, -'*liutelier',% Arnix.--- Alternate Thur%.

T.ickenharks. F%cry Frida% E:ANTIII(;11-(,ro%n Hovel. 8 P.M. ana, Treaty 114)tl%C. 9 p In. L,~xnkiix;i-Old Crown Aki nAm --(;,,kJcn Lion. Ist Wed, in molltil. Ros, o\-IIII: Wilite Bear. 1,t Well. in monill Tue,Ja-&S P.tvi.

F ,f Grall9 'iPc.111.

WI mill 1 1 WI AI oslom Gom-ky llc3dquartcr%. SI (m ,if- Sloul:h Naval Club. 8 P.M. 1,t and h,-, Harrow. 8 r.m. ..

Road. G-1sort, Ifint%. (Orsen f.archall, 3rd %Ion. Wi,T Cedars. Portway. E.15.

8 other Wcd. TilAMI -FOur IforSe S Varlc,cr5 (1"5).

Pm. 0%cfy -111sC~ llotel. 2nd Wed Wi,imt.%.siik-lhc ---1.o (7tIairnicii," London.

Tothill Street, its month X p.rn. ' tivouch Street.

Hotel. & Sr. 1.9()%'ARE)S--Clarence it Cach Month IIASIIN(;% WitAvz GAstin.' Cily-pcartree Inn. Holly.S W.l.

3rd Tuesday lla,tivib:~ 7 p.m. 1,t Sat. in month. btj%tb Line. 1%t Fri. in convicts 8 P.M. 7.30, p. m. )1AVAsT-11C2rtS Of Oak. lit Tues., and 3rd W,,,&y_, jecec Floce, %,( : Fri. 8 p.ni.

WIIII i,i.\.-llbc Rising Sun. flarle,Jetb Road.

Sat., 8 r.m.

Lond i. NW.10. 1,t and 3rd Mood.5,.

IIA% c Pm; Im Club, Eastolic 2nd and Alth Wedne,da,, 9.30 p.m.

REA No. 7 Corrier, 2nd Mon., 9 r.m.

A Ca,t1C. Ciburch Road. Wini.

Wc: Alternate Ffidi%, IM' 111 WI(;llr-'llic Alhany llotcl, Ryde, bledon Ifill.

SW.19.

1 R. WORCE:SrVII.I1FREFORD GLOUCF-SI of Wilzbt. 3rd Fri., 8 p.n1.

A\D SOUlit WALLS 14,15 P.111.

LA\, R.N.A. Club. Tower Road.

W001) (;kit%' k SOCII1GAII-The Lancing. Su-c.x. Orsen every, evening W(] (;reels.

Abikisilk tii-Tlic R,,~al Nasal Association 349 lligh Road. llotel. ~ 1.1x%ls -I:IcP)ijglt and Ca%tle llotel. il p.m.

8.30) p.tiv.

1.b. lik cekda- 2 p.tit. to 5 p.ni 7 p.ni.

LI oldon, N.22. Wed 't,d acid 4th Fr li. Rom 10) p.iib. Sub'b. 12 nootb to 2 p.ni 7 p.ni 9 1 1 111 1 114mb~io~-1'nigeti Services Club. M.11.

P.111 .ondon. S.E.18. l.,cry Fri.. 8.30 tra%cr, Road. lq wed.

Court llotel. Every Fri. al NiikitA%.iN-R.N.V.R. Battery. Bridge Street.

7.30 p.tii.

Nc%lia%cii. Alternate Fri.. 8 p.m.

AREA No. 2 Cill 1 11 %IIAM-Ullitc,l Scr,icc~ Club. CheltellPAI(I,Abf-Wilniiiis:t(,ii llotel. Ist Wed. and 8 li.m. hunt. 1,t and 3rd 3rd Thurs.. 8 P.ly).

KENT AND SURREY 7 1.1 b(\1)81 1 ( llotel.

PORTMAD1 A. SouxIs%% iCK-Kiniz, llead. Fisherp.vti. fortnighti, oil a wcj.

A1,1,1 c -The flolly Tree. Addle,tonc. 1A gate. 7.30 ri.m.

Bartrin Gcox Na,al Club.

Thur'.. S P.111.

N. Recreation Ground, Pixt Street. (;It)%. Onarterly General Meeting.

AmIlocto cly Novel. Znd .%i,l Strect, Port,m...jib. 1,t and 3rd Wed. in Jail.. April. July and October. 1,t 1 hurs.

4th 1 r.., 7.30 rc.m. cach nionth. 7.30 p.vii.

8 P.111.

AS11 s 1111 SANI)Iki(:il-Citequers Inn. Ash. l'( Uotel. 7.30 p. m. '%IAI%ix%..-T.A. Centre. Clarcnec Road, Fri.. 9 P.111.

Ski 1%], RY-Star Inn. Bro.is Street. lit Thurs.

2nd Fri., xitiItg'Aiii-Brmdway Club.

Ill Arms. pAn.,,3rd 1 s 11 11 -The F11%Ilevor 1; P.gib.

Drill Hall. Carlion (;",1,WRcit)%%:b. %lcrtlb~r T%dfil. 7.M p.tn. c%cry IIROAT)S1Alkl A. ST. P111M%-11C Rose Ilin.

Ellice. 8 p.m.. 2nd Toes.

R p.txi. 3rd Wed.. ill toorith.

LONIX)1N

AND MIDDLESEX

Arris,.Road. A0iford. Sat 8 p.Rii. W,1~xlttinrpc " BARKim;- rl~c Fi,Ibi,ig Sniack. Abbey Road.

Isms. A be natc Friday'.

1,81919.si k--R.N.,X. Club. 122 B;,ttcr~ea lligh Last 'Iucday ill Street. London. S.WAI. A,Illoxi)

1

1

---Ca,t1C W1mItisgiR llotel.

Sijsxcx Street' NIFrieach %~ MI(T-R.A.F. Club.

Ifigh Street. Last Fri. 242 Efigh (1oh.

11Romstreet.Ivy-R.N. Winchemcr.

Ifaoh. lq Fri. in each month. inontli 7.45 p.ni.

Wcd. o Kent.

2.1d 8 P.111. llronllcy.

Cluts. buckingl~ani llart Pc1,tmratom. llb(x K-Whi c llotel. 7.30 p.m.

C:1Jb quarter. Dolphin Nic,%, St. Rudi- Ro,d.Wortiving.

I Sti-ex.

7.45 2rld 1 r i . p.m. nionth. aid 3rd Vri i l ( , I Foolish. llotel. 2nxl and 3rd Suit., 7.30T. p.i,R.l, gatititl'% Street. I%( andSir 3rdWilbrahaili Fro. 7.

2 1 4 ) p.gib. ('AlikIiAkt-Adniir;il Ton Pcntre.8 Fri.p.m .8 %~cd.-M. Rii,,~c)z,A-New Inn. Stroud.

Ford. K.C.. K.B.E* 4 AREA No. I coni)-King, Arti)~.

Branch S A-ociution.

Chatharin TX)R5r'T. SOMLRSET. Dr.VONISCES T, Wortilighth).-Inn. IfighNasalStreet lfc,d,Iiiarters.

81 arrier P.M. Street. andPARIC-CI1C3111 4thRoad.Thur,.Chailiani.

CORNWALL ASID CIVANNEL Kent.

7.30 p.tli.201)2ndLuton Cluib, SoCi.11 CII!All 8 p.m.

Arms, Pim. (Joh. C&,,WoR('k."lk tireli-itill Road. A p.rn. Well- perne. Illandford. Dor,ct. 8 p.m.

(-PtA~nb(X)K Stars', lloccl.

AREA R Brkjport.

7.30 p.m. - WindinillMitchanklon.Roadlit Burrick,;.

Dor,ct.

7.30 lm Fri. in month. p.iii.

WARWICK. STAI ITICF.1;IER FS. NORTHANIS. limi.,i(bl.-Old Duke Street.

Bristol.

1,t Wed. each acidnionth.Crown, Wt~t flill. 1,t Glo,. 7.45 p.m. i.ltQueen month.

SUROPSHIRF. AN.1) Fri. of each and 3rd RU 1 LA\*D liltiXI1Am-Parkliaiii Wood Hotel.

Ist 8 P.tri. Services Club. West Street. 1bur'. 9 P.M. Ci,tkAt.-Tlic llotel.

Falmouth. Corn- Fdniond Street.

Dork.ing.

Surrey. 2nd Thurs. in month, I:Aimotwiii-%larizic 9Heud.

2ndllirkOldFri.Contemptible, in month. p.ni. ".

1 1 .

7.30 p.gn.-8 p.m.

8.15 p.ni.

Road.

BloxIll (.x%~itii---Bull, Streel.

2nd 1:mx,mi:-Briti,b Club.

Bait John F3Maff Inn. 7.30 p.ni. r.cgi,),, IN)viandR-St. 4th Fri. 8 -ich.

2nd and p.ni. in month.

Frome, 7.30 Ist Fri. each p.m..

Alth Fri. O.C. Rest. &cc 8.15 South Street.

Hotel.

Minden PI .

304th Fri. 8.15 p.ni. p. m. I't Fri. 1. Frs,oin. Surrey.Mappic.--Coientry.

9 P.m. Wed. Club.

Pfion Street.

2nd acid h.. . &lid flin Every i (Iiinckicy).

BAT. Y-Gre., of block East.

Grariby FalTil k Street. Erith. IstDuche', Fri.. PI.Vmot,gIi-c,)k,nt.v rack,.

General 1.1ectings. 2nd 3rd Fri. acid 3rd Kent.

IX.Ynnport.

Brook andlicadCastle.

8Worcester p.m.

Toes. of Cacti month.

8.30 p.ni.

Hotel.

Hotel, Red. 8 Rioxt,'111 & lintel.

Ist Nfort. p.ni.

CA.AW*%.i-Rail"y 11 ARI,'iiAxi-Rail%av Ist Kiifxler:iiiii~ter, Wores.

8 Thurs.

8 Street.

P.m.

Social rush.

Cornwall.

Alternate p.m.

AX'rR%tlAXf-%tarkct Inn. Eastil theStreet.nionth at Sr. At~,%Tlt.L-I)UkC of Cornwall. Libbit Wed. and 3rd Fri. 3rd Wed. E'ening c%cry SPA-G(AdClI Lion.

Resent in each 7.30 ROVAI. LIAMI\GION Amonth P.fil. 8 Meeting month. Place. (r)oascr)--,.titre Inn, 7.30 p.m. Street. 1,t and 3tdBull Fri.llotel.each Market p.ni,JR, night, Ist Wcd.llotcl, 1,t List p.ni.

Toes. iKi%To~-i: 8.15 3rd 4th Fri. 501-111 MOLTON-Ving's Arms. p.rn..

Ist. 2nd and in nionth.

7.30 lQtiiicatoti.

Fri. rc.m.

Thur'.

Market8 L3stp.m.Place.

Saunders 'Fit,p."MOL-rit-llc Talbot Hotel, Teignniouth. Siii,Psiiit>-Crown llotel. (Lcies.).

7.30Illistel. p.m.

S cd. sir.

Street. l~t and 3r& Fri.,FortNaval icp%l Loughboro' - 8 P.111. Post Office licit. Milk Street,Fri. Broad.

Devon. 7.30 rc.m.Oak llotel. UnionistI,%xsni:RY-Old Club.

Street.

Ist Thurs. llotel.

8 robockAY-Royal Godahning. p.ni. smoothly "tcr month, 8 ty.m. 3rl Stirc%,btiry. 8 p.ni. fills. Smith S~. .30 rc.m. Ist Fri. in the llotel. its month. Waterloo. Wellinvion 7 Ifor%c Street.

WAR%ki(K-Thc Volunteer in nionth.

Fri. 7.30Stoke Mon. Guildford. Till R(y-Swan lintel. Keny)n Street, p.m. IstHotel. (if the morith.

9 ispit iRY-1lie l . 3rd Sat.(;corb!c Truro.

(Wix"(,ravc~ctid. sic(*iv-Ttic 01v ir>rzgon, lialenvien morith 8 4th Fri. at 7.30 p.ni.

Survey 1,t and1k11%.3rd lialling.

Fri. each7.10 p.m. c%cr5 p.m. Vrovii.---Ct)rnnat ion Flosel. Middle Street. Street, Oldhury. sir. k, llirmin~ham.

Fri. p.nt.

Yeti%il. lit Thurs. 8 p.m. monthly.

2nd and Alth l-ri. of the month.

cc um A NT

___PORTSMOUTH NAVY NEWS

1I.M.S. VIGO

NO

NEWS

from

Vigo

,.,A

for several

months does not, as has been so unr,-..,.,..., .;. ...........

L.;..ai..

nip sections of the Portsmouth Squadron. mean that the ship, like the Flying Dutchman. was condemned some time in May to spend the rest of her career forever ploughing tight little circles c

-so much so in fact, that seagulls. which normally give the area a wide berth lest they lie decapitated by subcal fire shots or forced down am iJ the A.A. accuracy of the gunnery ex perts from Excellent. were rcportet to have ventured into it in increasing nurnhei s in the months of June and July.

For Sligo was elsewhere. Ihe restless :ippe:tr,iflec of sonic of the ships corn p:t :1 y when, a during May N.A.T.O. exercise, thcy, scented cognac across the muddy waters of Brest l-l;irhour and were unable to do an thing aboffi it. preludei obviously come out-of-routine visits. of these came at the heiz:nnin: of June. with a week's stay it the attractive Norwegian if II: :e tin There the s:-ip init. it :iil sliehulv .I; hcjieviiitt crossd i WO! C than 500. :'first of cri-ect ever seen in the disti jet. But however bewildered ihes might have been at the intricacies ol no r national game, the N orwegi ins slioss ed the w:i\ in other sporting spheres, handing out a heavy de lea? to an untrained ships soccer team. and also winning a pistol shooting contest. Guards of honour were mounted t sv ice Our no the eight-day stay stay--once for a service of remembrance cemetery for British war dead, and another to nt:irk the s sit to the toil of the President of Iceland. The: weather remained near-perfect throughout the time and most of the ship's company saw as much as they could of the surrounding eounirside on organised coach tours and private visits. making many friends in the process.

But relax though the ship's Cornparty certainly did in Norway. a rigid training programme for the Squadron i regatta-worked omit and administered with extreme thoroughtiess by Mr. S. I:llis. Snr. Cd. Guiltier, was carried out each day there just as it had been before leaving Portsmouth. And handsome dividends were p:mid at the : regatta. when. alter a fierce struggle iii which the issue was in doubt right : up to the last event. just .

Starling scraped home ahead of Vigo for the coveted "Cock" Trophy.

Hut there was a major consolation in the performancc Seam'mn "A" by Vigo's crew. coxed by Petty Ollicer H.i -

!.........

port

,U5

N1WQ I

ILl77 U

he Ptrt1'niout h .IIimiflon :

I

in her tiring area south of the Nab. Rather has the reverse been the case

before

P ILL ILL JTI. ,L

October, 1955 I3ox, including not only Field-Marshal Montgomery, but also Sir Winston Churchill and the Foreign Minister, The Rt. I-Ion. Harold MacMiIlat, M.P. About the show, the producer, Licut,'Commander E. H. N. Shute. i keepmng a tight lip, We do know that a midget sul,maritie. camels (borrowed front Billy Smart's Circus) a 20 It, tank, some 300 players, all in homemade costumes. 2,001) balloons and thoustimids of carnival streamllcrs. are being used. We look forward to seestation or - ing it (in either an the l).lt,C. micwsreels later.

MODCS k_ E

wiltfliortl3

of SINGAPORt for

secoND CO NONreg of her Appearance

'THE BIRD."

U.!1.S. I)OLPIIIIN

and the Napincf of her crcu H.MS. MOPEStc will b' cotnrnaxtdcd hj Coi¬- C¬C.DICK¬N5, R.k Picrm-clquc P[ace a 4)att. the latter (unrrM in Rz~bbite; and other

'1 lIFRF IS at this poynte of the ha veil, l'or tesm itth t 'it'. ne. timid a great roLund toiirre almost double in quantity mitd stremikith to that that is on the \ Cs? sidc of the haven right anti vii it .ti:J here is a nrvghtic chain of yron to (111w from tourre to toturre,'' So - ss rote teland about 154 . Payment for this ch:iimi, first mtlLntioned as tin item ml ti Navy account ot 1522. wzts still heiitg pursued hy the Duke of Suffolk.

I .ord Chamberlain. 23 years liter. A Por tsuiuoutth imitip of 1591 in the (ottonitin (ollectiomi at the British ,liisetiuii shows this chain ut psitiin across the h.1t hoar iio:ith. L:il ortuiiatelv the mti.tp-ut:tkcr his omitted all OctaiIs of our west ciii si ile SO that the ch:uin h:us no visible signs of attachmtlent to the lIIo':khouse coast, Of the second chtuiii which survived well into the 19th cemltury, Sylvester, the Gosport Blacksmith, in supplying 'one substtumitialle chaimie', showed his skill to honest advantage. Although, so he told 5:utiiuiel Pepys in 1662. the Great I'lague had delayed mamitufacture, it wtts in use two yctis later. Sylvester was paid £200, and as these were restoration times, he was more fortunate than he knew.

WRY G(OD CHARACER MkD¬ tO tHc

BARRACKS, PORt5MCUtTH

beautifully-fended

I

turned to her mioriii:tl tiring duties iimitil ;lie Christmas refit.

Yet things are not strictly routine.

Sport is vem v iuueh a principal topic. j ivo ilesveiumicrs to the wardroom, the l"ir-t Lieut.-Cdr. P. L. M. Hill. and t.ieut. K. Ludlow. who has taken over as Sports Officer. early the shape of things to conic by organising morning t':r. sessions. which after the initial shock. met with sonic response fritni the m-est of the track-suited ship.

Nightly. figures circle the Whale Island fields. And there arc plenty of signs that Vigo will make her presence felt this winter. in toasting Preliminary preparations the successes which may lie ahead. svil! Probably be made at the ship's company dance early this (October) month.

erihed hilt slight Jiistiietititirt) as a council mneetitig with refreshnents...Meanwhile the more carefree members of the ship's company were ashore spreading good will and esprit tit. corps, obviously with a firm eye to flimsiness as they took advantage of the speci:illv printed cards. entitling them to the lice use of the cineititis, bowling, puttint tennis. timid various similar I t was Soil?? apparent that the visit was going to be enjoyed. lhe only disheartening snag about this visit was the mile and half separating the ship from the pier, and the absence of water at the pier at low water, This handicap was overcomae by using a D.U.K.W. manned tWo very cheerful and willing by Marines.

Dtiritig the following two days a ctlst:int ljtiisiin was titaintained het%veen the ship. the Girl's Nautical Training Corps and the Worthing Sea Cadets, apart frotu the very noticcablit cflicienc and keetuiess of thc G.N.'I .C.

I-I.M.s. DRYAD

IIIOUGH SUM MER sports are generally at an end. one event remains in which Drvad is very much concerncd. The Monarch Bowl Race series, which w.us to he decided on \'ednesday. September 2 I . Dryad, with tWO firsts, a third timid a fifth, stand Old Conrr4dcs ti rctusontrhly itood chance of sailing 11 . .

Of more intmie(Ilate amid vutal inaway with the 80551. Wit hope that terest are t1e links which the SubCapchla and her crew have achieved marine Servuce has forged from the success by the time this is in print. virtiles of Ioytiltv timid quiet comradeship into a chain peculiarly its own.

Cricket Comment Neither the chain which hypmiotuscd Thanks to the wonderful summer the imagination of Leland nor the we have completed the fullest season chain which fashioned in his of inter-part cricket matches, The smithy had Sylvester any intrinsic merit away success of a fmrst-class season of from the settin'. lhat which the Sub' twenty-over-a-side cricket matches was marine Old Comrades have made is a reflected in the numithers turning out tribute to the past tin inspiration to to play and watch. Spectators were the present, and a spur for the future. rcwtirdcd by some thrilling finishes to rhtus the Submarine Old Comrades the games and a display of strokes ,ssoeiation Annutil Dinner in Block. tund cow-shots which made history if house, Saturday, September 17. was wood. who romped away with their RIiDPOLE'S LEAVE lieriod finished and the Sea Cadets, a certain des- riot alw.iys runs, tin occasion to remember. Your event in easily the fastest 9imc of the on July 28. and we prepared for our the p(iI)(letlc- among Girl's Nautics correspondent can report the arrival day. The whole regatta's perform- I last "foteign" visit of the summer. zms apparent when told that they must Volunteer Band of one coach which bore sufficient ances by the ship's crews was iii his tinle it was Worthing! lease the ship at a reasonable hour After prolonged negotiation, Dryad Pennants and trappings of piracy to startling contrast to the previous year.

Our arrival off Worthing was n the were heard Cornevening. They have at last received the necessary in- keep tiny small boy wide-eyed for when not a single win was achieved, clouded somewhat by poor visibility were "big girls" struments and it is The pre-summer leave period wound and the complete lack of conspicuous plaining that they confidently hoped mouths. It was a moment not without now! One senior officer was also heard thttt in the near future Dryad's first poignailcy when those who came to up with two week'cnd visits to Sussex objects on which to lix the ship. As to remark that "that was the hatid will bc formed, itt fact the drumit a recording of "50 Years of the Subjust coastal resorts, first to Easthourne arid the Navigator was an Aviator there trouble!" section has already been out on trial milarine Service" listened to the story then Bexhill the following week. Bad was a grave suspicion that he might and it was noted s-ith satisfaction that which was royally their own. They weather at Easthournc cleared for the approach the Wardroom at R.N.A.S. Stiff Opposition the big drum was well up to required had shared in that adventure, and all rest of an enjoyable stay. Unfortun- Ford via the River Arun or anchor The ship's company set forth to do standards Despite the lack of barrack were purl of th:it adventure. atcly at Bexhill, where a full pro- off the nearest pub at Brighton: how- battle with the Sea stanchions, the response of short little gramnie of entertainment had been ever, an anchorage was made, one and Cadet' light-heartedly at cricket and managed to volunteers is encouragimig Expectant planned for the visit-highlight of the a half miles off the first pier on the "save face" Reunion l)inner by scoring the winning R.P.'s-to-he amid those who will return town's regatta-a heavy swell WS a left which, h coincidence, h:tppcned sioke with thitir last pair in ---the Sa to he Annual Reunion I)unner in the future are continual Nevertheless Dryad requested !he handicap. to be the uirst"btimp" on the coast n Cadets liavini declared at to brush tip their music.

Submarine Old (.omrades Assocuatuon sportingly "pirates" from 'igo (hardly recog- the radar!

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Likewise with a shooting us the set pucce which, agtttmist the old nisable as members of the engineihe Captain, prepared for a bus match, the world hackgrouuid of Blockhouse opposing team consisting room department) managed to stage ride from Brighton to Worthing and of two Internationals and four other Fort. lends the s;'irit and achieves the a comic event which cheered the wind- resplendent in sword and medals, Was" under-rated" stars. Redpole lost this H.M.S. PHOENIX dignity of a pilgrimage, Some 300 swept regatta crowds considerably, pulled bravely ashore by an excellent mi h 86 points hut managed to do pilgrims (one fromit as distant a spot and the cricket team made partial crew of Sea Cadets. On arrival at the themslves justice in the eating stakes I_f IS a pleasing thought that Capt. as Homig Kong). drawn from all the amends for tin earlier undistinguished mysterious pier, confirmation, in the which followed afterwards, In this C_ E, Pollock who was relieved by Association branches, after an tufterdisplay against Flcetwood. by soundly form of modest posters advertising field sailors have no equal, and the (:ipt. I-I. Murray-(lturk. RN., ouu mi(i(iml progrzuuulmiie which included the defeating a local team, Over the per' the delightful "voting things" to he kind offer to supplement their diet by Septcntber 19, left (is with till the group photograph. visits to subformance of tin officers' crew in the seen in "Showtime" and "I-tin in the h:ick a box full of horne'made grounds, with their Ilowerbeds.. look- mii:irimics, a demnonstratmon in the regatta, it is better to (Iraw a discreet Air" proved that one of H.M.'s Navi- taking was cakes reluctantly hut firmly taken ins so nice. In the last two years Escape Tower, and a subniarune flInt. veil - . . . that wooden spoon does gational had indeed arrived advamitage of. [he (.N.[.C. also Frigates pre- "I'hoenix" htis indeed risen front the assembled for the niaiti purpose 01 look rather out of place among the itt the right place. -l his was taken to sented a very nice cake to the ship ashes, Goodbye atid to their pilgrimage, Among the guests ot wardroom trophies. good luck he a good omen! which was later presented by the Captain, Mrs. Pallock and children. honour were: Read-Admiral Ci. B. H. The first official function Although speculation has yet to to the best muess-deck )jcIco :und WttSaCaptain during a htippy commission to Ftiwkes. C.lI.. C.V.O.. CB.E, (Fl.tg solidify into hard fact, it seems ccr- luncheon given by the Captain to the rounds.

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Officer. Submarines), Viee'Adniural taiii that the next few months will n_it NI a y or timid other local personalities he last even i mg came to a close Of cricket, sshieh memories tire Sir Sydney M. Raw. K.B.E., C.lt.. be uneventful for Vigo. Following .i in the wardroom ..A reception wa with till of the quickly being blowmr away. congratu- Rear-Admiral R. B. Dtirke, CII., persontiel partaking week as guardship at the international also held on the Quarter-deck in the kind hospitality of the Royal Naval latiomis to Horsea in winning the Imiter' L).S.O.. Capt. Ii. I. PiLey, D.S.O,. six-metre regatta off Bembridge at the evening: this was pleasantly successlul. \ssOCiatjiiti Ibis took in their part Shield tund to ttll those who took RN. (Captain S!Nt5). Capt. A, C. C. end of August. the ship has now re- though it has since been heard dcs I-Ic:iduarters and Mess,place the Bucking- part. When it is realised that the aver- Nliers, VC., l).S.O.. RN., Capt. R. L. ham Ctuh. and ncedlc:;s to say was a age division is omilv tihout 16 stromig, Alcsander. t).S.O.. I).S.C.. R.N,, Cdr. "high" success. ut wull be appreciated how everyone I'. G. Sharp. I).S.C.. R.N.. (Corn' After ti few misplaced rumours of turned out to entuble each divisiomi to un:imuder, I-I MS. I)olphin), Cdr, D. C, sailors in other people's flats to field a side, noisy (ameron, V.C., R,N. (Commander the dead of night, timid a very "interestBoth Soccer and Hockey 1st XI'S S,'NI 5). and l.icut.-Cdr. M. P. Lurcott.

(PORTSMOUTH) the ing" party given by Wtirdroomti to have started well--from practictillv RN. (Commanding Officer, H.Nl. the stars of "Showtime" timid 'Fun in i no teams at all to strong sides, shows S 'NI Amnphiomi). After the loyal toast Careers in Engineering Company for ex-Royal the Air" the visit drew to a close and imudecd the team spirit that exists an- had been given Capt. Pi,e, in his the Redpole departed for familiar hoard, speech of welcome, referred to the Navy skilled craftsmen as Fitters, Turners, s titers, much refreshed amid not ti Ihis will be in stromig evidence :ut Dolphin buildin programme, and little weary.

Milling machinists, etc. Good working conWcmnhley. Friday, October 21, when in pointed out the changes which h:ud 1 his visit was not quite up to the l).irttiership with II.NI.S. since the ditions and rates of pay in new factory.

Collingwood, occurred previous Reunion. standard of 'Esherg." bitt it is notice- P.T. School. Portsnuouth, and the Among these ssere the completion of able that some of the ship's company R.AO.C..

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interesting review of the year's events among which were the visit of the Queen Mother and Dolphin's eminently successful Families Day. He also gave details of his recent global tour to Submarine squadrons, British and American, and from which he had returned but a week previously. The vote of thanks was given by Mr. Rose of the London Branch. Cdr. W. E. Higham, RN. (re.), President of the Portsmouth Branch, gave the toast to absent friends. Among the many Old Comrades was the Life Honorary President of the Portsmouth Branch, Vice-Admiral F. A. Sommcrville, D.S.O. A social function of this kind involves much organisation and much preparatory work-in this connection it would be invidious not to include the name of Mr. I. Chapman, the Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the Portsmouth Branch, for his part in the success of a memorable evening.

Submarine Movements

Submarine activity, due to the leave period, has been, as would he expected, on a reduced scale. On August 4. after a most successful passage. Artemis arrived at Trincomalce where she will assume the role Acherone was to have played in forthcoming exercises. After a battery explosion, fortunately without serious incident, Sturdy recently left Rothcsay for Liverpool. During the leave period Alliance paid a two day, visit to Sandown Bay, for the local Despite the hospitality she succeeded in beating V.S.S. Smalley, at tug-of-war. Tercdo which had long provided visitors the local opportunity to look over a submarine sailcd some few days ago for Chatham.

Amphion, Tapir and Sea Scout arc now in the midst of their term running programmes. The 1955 Squadron Efficiency Shield was won by Amphion, and, after an extremely close competition. Tapir was winner of the Competition Shoot. A recent arrival to Blockhouse is the U.S. Submarine Tigronc.

regatta.

Handicrafts' Exhibition So that those who elect to spend their winter evenings in the pursuit of some craft or hobby may plan their leisure now the following advance notice is promulgated. A handicrafts exhibition will he held in H.M.S. Dolphin in early December or late November. Precise dates will be given in due and timely season. Handicrafts will cover the *hole range of those arts which can be comfortably pursued at home or on a mess deck. It is also hoped to run a Dolphin Wives' Craft Section. and to persuade NAvy News to donate suitable prizes.

Suggestions are welcome.

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H.M.S. VERNON

DURING THE last three weeks, we have been hosts to bomb and mine disposal experts of the United States and Royal Canadian Navies. They have been here to exchange ideas with our experts; among our American guests were a Commander Nelson and a Licut.-Commandcr Hawkins.

Next month, there is a likelihood of a record being set up in Vernon when C.P.O. W. P. Coop, B.E.M., who is at present regulating our Seaward Defence Section. will be presented with the second bar to his long service and good conduct medal. Coop joined the Navy in 1911 and has served continuously for 44 years.

During 1955. the face of Vernon has changed considerably. Mohawk building has been demolished and at present a pile-driver is at work driving in the reinforced concrete foundations of the new C.P.Os.' mess which will be erected on the site. The steel framework of two large three-storcyed instructional buildings have been completed and bricklayers are now hard at work filling in these shells. A new parade ground, facing the harbour entrance has been completed and makes an ideal clicopter landing ground. In July, H.R.H. The Queen Mother alighted here from her helicopter and in the preceding week H.R.}-1. The Duke of Edinburgh hoarded his en route for Windsor.

Sailing The result of the Inter-Command Dinghy Races sailed at Plymouth on Monday. August 22. and Tuesday.

August 23, 1955. is as follows:

1st, Nore Command. 127 points (3 wins): 2nd. Plymouth Command, 1251, points (3 wins): 3rd. Air Command.

117t points (3 wins): 4th. Portsmouth Command. 117,1 points (1 win); 5th Scottish Command, 93 points (nil wins).

H.M.S. STARLING

WITH SUMMER leave over we returned to find many new faces in place of old ones. Along with newcomers came Vardy after a questionable three months' sick leave.

Our real cruise of the term began on August 22. It took us to the lochs and narrows of the WesCoast of Scotland. where most of us had our first closeups of loch monsters, but I am sorry to say that our marksmen were not up to scratch in a kill. A week-end in Ohan proved well worth the visit. though licensing hours were somewhat inconvenient. After another few days navigational exercise around about, including a stop at I'ortree and an unofficial visit in hunting rig to Duart Castle and grounds, we crossed the seas to Derry. There we had a few days' rest to the tune of "Wine, Women and Song." Our football team. as always, was victorious, though our scratch hockey team did not carry off a victory. Fortunately, the I.R.A. kept clear of us and so we sailed for jolly Portsmouth again after three days in Northern Ireland. Back in Pompey, the natives did not even wait for pay packets before they left for home. We are now re-acquainting ourselves with the already familiar Solent again, with the "buzz" that we are going to Scotland again LP.

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H.M.S. GAMECOCK WE HAVE had among us over the last few weeks the Instructors and ground crew of the Dartmouth Cadets Gliding "Camp."

BrettWit h Inst. Lieut. - Cdr, Knowles, R.N., as Chief Flying Inthe structor, training proceeded smoothly for a month, during which three courses of Cadets passed through the Camp and over half were successful in obtaining their "II" Certificates.

A number of illustrious visitors showed their interest : Rear Admiral Willoughby, the Flag Officer Flying Training, and Rear Admiral Fisher.

D.S.O., O.ll.E.. D.S.C., the Flag Officer Ground Training, both took to the air in gliders; Captain Crawford. Captain of the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, visited ltramcote to witness progress; and Captain \V. \V. Sheppard lent himself as a passenger of one of the more advanced Cadets.

All this is nosy over and the Gamecock Gliding Members start to think of the flying in which they will now be able to indulge, although they will miss the cheering sight of gliders in the air at all times of the day, and are looking forward to another such visit next year.

H.M.S. FLAMINGO

H.M.S. FLAMINGO with the Senior Naval Officer. Persian Gulf (Capt.

V. A, Wight-Boycott. O.B.E., D.S.C., RN.) and H.B.M. Consul at Khorramshar (Mr. Bennett) embarked, has just completed a goodwill trip to seven southern Persian ports: Bundar.

Mashur, Imgeh. llushirc and Bandar Abbas.

The visits were very successful and hospitality was exchanged on both sides. Soccer matches played between Naval and Persian teams attracted large numbers of spectators.

H.M.Y. BRITANNIA

PRIOR TO proceeding to Dundee for the week-end October 8-10, H.M. Yacht Britannia will embark at Portsmouth six Dragon class yachts, among them being "Bluebottle."

These yachts will represent Britain in the international sailing race against Denmark to he held in connection with the British Exhibition at Copenhagen between September 29 and October 16.

For the journey from Portsmouth to Dundee no member of the Royal Family will be on board H.M.Yacht Britannia. but when she leaves Dundee on October 10 she will be carrying ll.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh.

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D.S.O. (the President of Havant Branch) proclaimed the branch reopened in their new meeting place, The Black Dog, West Street, Havant. All who attended were most enthusiastic about the amenities available for branch activities in the new headquarters.

Five days later a coach load from Havant Branch went to Portsladc and Southwick to take part in the Service of Dedication of the new Standard of The Royal Naval Association branch there. On the return journey they called on the Brighton Branch and were very, ss'ell entertained there is well.

Another coach load from Havant went to Winchester on September 18 and took part in the Parade and Dedication of the new Standard of The Royal Naval Association branch there.

After the Dedication. the Winchester Branch entertained the guests in a most popular way in H.M.S. Flowerdown.

PORTSMOUF}1 THE MOST important event in the branch calendar is the Annual Reunion of the R.N. Association, to the uninitiated this consists of a grand parade of all branches of the Association from all parts of Britain which takes place on the Horse Guards Parade and is followed by :i service at the Cenotaph conducted 1w the Association Chaplain and supported by high ranking officers of the Admiralty. In the evening at the Festival Hall a very entertaining programme with a nautical is organised and is followed 1w dancing on the ballroom floor and an opportunity for shipmates to get together and enjoy a convivial evening; the all-in cost (t this very happy day is 21/- and the Secretary will be pleased to have further names, the date being Saturdav. October 8. the branch annual outing took place on Saturday. September 10. this included a boat trip on the and ended with a call and social evening with the members of the Eastleigh Branch of the Association: three coach loads of members and friends enjoyed this very happy day.

A number of members attcndcd the dedication of the new standard of the Portsl:ide Branch on Sunday.

September Il. this event was marred by a downpour of rain which caused the past to he cancelled; more successful was the dedication of the standard of the newly formed Winchester Branch on Sunday. September 18. when 21 standards paraded and marched down the main street to St. John's Church where the dedication service was conducted by the Lord Bishop of Winchester, the lesson being read by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Arthur J. Power, the former Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth who took the salute at the march past which followed the service.

On the return tourney the Portsmouth coach called at the Weeke Hotel. Winchester, where mine host m r. T. Johnson. presented a imoici galleon for the branch headquarters.

Shipmate C. W. Bright (chairman). in accepting the gift, assured Mr. Johnson that the galleon would find a permanent home in the place where everyone loved ships.

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R. R. Keegan, A/B, P/SSX 843216, ILMS. Victory (Ship).

Died August 23, 1955.

1), F. Rees, P.O., P/JX 514098, R.N. Barracks, Died August 25, 1955.

T. 3. Richardson, E.A.App., M. 929638. H.MS. Collingwood. Died August 26, 1955.

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King Neptune arrives OUR ANNUAL Families Day was held on Wednesday, August 31, and a record number of our families and friends enjoyed a full day of firstclass entertainment, At 10 o'clock, the field guns' crews of Dolphins and our Sea Cadets marched through the establishment, led by the drum and fife band of the Royal Marine Cadet Corps. In the subsequent field gun event, Dolphin ran out easy, winners. Following this, our divers delighted its all with a very amusing display which ended in a most surprising manner. All the performers in all their ssar paint rushed towards the diving officer. I.icut.-Commandcr Warner. whose only way of escape was to leap. fully clothed into Vernon Creek: he was followed by each of his gallant performers.

A torpedo was then fired and until lunch time. Vernon's tenders and instructional sections were open to visitors.

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The Baby Show attracted a record number of lovely babies, This was judged by Misses West and Berker, Matron and Sister of Bowlands Nursing Home. Every baby on show deserved a prize; babies Ware and Coxon were declared winners of the two classes.

O.A. Eastley made a very fine bouncing baby, and was very popular ith the children as his mum and P0 pushed him round the field in his pram.

Music was provided by the Royal Marine Band of Air Command.

Mrs. Grant, the wife of our captain presented prizes after each event.

TRAIXING SHIP A1IET11USA OLD "ARE" ASSOCIATIOX All Officers and Ratings "ho were trained in the present or the old Arcthusa are invited to become Members of the ne ly - formed Asoc'tatiou.

For information and details m rite to:

COMMANDER M. It. I.E MARE. R.N. tRETI).).

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ON OUR return frorn suninier leave. which had been delayed a fortnight for Portland Navy. Das, ise found our selves, like most ships, he[",cell stiflirnir and %s inter .ti\ iii )ill % sailing carried on is u ii ii. 'file brilliant summer weather continued (with occasional foretastes of autumto and sse felt that football and hockey were quite out of pace. In fact the ,,rounds were so hard that a start could not be made until the third week term. .

1 his seerlis. therefore. to he a stiltable occ.ision to res less the summei sports The cricket team had only fair Sc ison in in itchcs against oc i i_s .105. illaizc teams, but thc ssoil the C tip iii the Poi t Knock out C onipcti t ion for the t itnc. beating I heeu s and Ocean in the process. There were some hard-fought and very enjoyable inter-part games.

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In response to a radio call for iitcdii;il assistance for :u maim c-niiiv-;mlh ill iii the inc'rcli:miit ship I c-s I'icdr;us. Is miles east of .lalt;i, an .mlicricamm aircraft was di.sp:mtclic"ml from Wheeler., I- ielml, Tripoli. In landing alongside the mmuerchant ship the aircraft sustained damage and her crew had to he taken on board the merchant ship, siihseqtmenth landing at Sravusc, the damaged aircraft being left behind. The Commander-in-('hief, Mediterranean, ordered II.SI..S. Wakeful to tow the damaged aircraft back to Malta. The Wakeful placed four officers and Leading Telegraphist K. C. Snow, of %'entnor. Isle of Wight, on hoard the aircraft as a Iosing cress. The toss isa., guide. for the most part, at three knots in arduous and h7.azdous conditions caused by strong head ssinds. and at night it wits necesar 94 stop tossing

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TO LET.--Nucehy turn shed cottage. ('sunspori. central shopping area: two linnntu.rooms, kitchen complete with gas lunse, water heater, etc., tWis bedrooms, ciilltsated garden with large shed; £3 Per week, sun: must th in ad%arkr. vacant tin October 14. 1955.-75a Stoke Read. (Joupofl.

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UNITS OF the Home Fleet will ne visiting Copenhagen during the period of the Federation (at British Industries Exhibition, September 20 to October 16.

The ships will be H.M.S. Apollo (Captain N. J. x,\n.Igstagl R.N.), wearins the flag of the Consmander-InChief, Home Elect, Admiral Sir H.M.S. MAIDSTONE Michael Denny. G.C.B.. C.B.E..

D.S.O,; the light fleet carrier Albiont FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 9th, was (Capt. W. A. F. Hawkins, l).S.O.. Families' Day on hoard H.M.S. MaidORE.. D.S.C.. RN.); and two Daring stone, and the ship was open to the class ships. H.M.S. Diana ;tpt. families and friends of Maidstone perC. R. L. Arglcs. R.N.) and H.M.S. sonnel. No effort was spared by either Decoy (Capt. M. N. 'l'ufnell. D.S.C.. the oulicers or the men of the' ship's R.N.). They will arrive on October t> company, to ensure a pleasant afterand remain until October 10: noon for the guests. '[heir combined Also visiting Copenhagen in connec- resources resulted in a magnificent diswife; tion with the exhibition will he play of sideshow's and exhibitions, intwo H.M. ships of particular interest cluding that of a nock light alongside to tssarine engineers: H.M.S. Grey the ship, staged between the ship's Goose (Liettl.-Cdr. 1). W, Wilson. "pirates" and some marauding R.N.) and H.M.S. i-lighhurton (Lieut. "In When -dians." the time came for our engineering F. G. Swindells. R.N.). guests to depart, I ans sure that not The Grey Goose, a coastal defence one wanted to leave, after the hectic Qualifications boat of sonic 26(1 tons, is the last of i enjoyments of the afternoon, class of wartime vessels which took The disaster in H.\1. Submarine part in many close actions against SIdo 1 11:15 Ic It zt deep impression on the E-boats in the "narrow seas." enemy tt)lnds of everyone in the British Navy.

During the war she was tilted with Alter divr'ui>uns on the afternoon of steam turbines high efficiency sup- Friday, September 16, everyone musTailors plied by a single boiler. Since the war. tered to watch the Captain present lhese turbines and boiler have been commendations t'rotn the Commander' removed and the ship is now used as .t in-Chief, Portsmouth, for exemplary vehicle for the Rolls-Royce R.M. 0 leadership at the time of the disaster. marine gas turbine engine, two of unfortunately. on2 of the men conswhich are titled. mended, (.O.A. Ward, had returned These gas tllrhines are of advanced to I )evurtl port. 'Ihc m mc s of the other s, and transmit their power four mets coiismended are: Lieut.-Cdr. design through Rolol controllable pitch pro- H. 'r. Verrv, commanding officer of pellers, obviating the use of reverse Sidoti; Lieut.-Cdr. C. F. Alington, WANTED gearing. The new engines give an in- T.A.S. officer of the 2nd Submarine crease of sonic 35 per cent in power. Squadron; Commissioned Enifincer "Crossing effect a 5(1 per cent reduction in R. E. Hawkins and E.R.A. Pearson, of machinery weight, and save about 25 H.M.S. Sidon. The special consmendaper cent in space compared with the tion of these officers and ratings. flowengines formerly installed. The (;rev ever in no way belittles the bearing of (;>se Will he on view from Scpteuss- all netsshers of H.M.S. Sidori*s ship's MISCELLANEOUS her 29 to ().lunher 5. cons pa isv, H.M.S. Htghhttrton. a new coastal Vet.v shortly. Capt. Gregory will he IS titled with minesweeper. the light- he;lvirilZ Its, and we take this opportundiesel Weight high-powered engine Its (if thanking him for all he has done known is the "l)eltic," which was de' during his period 01 service WIllS MUM. EXCELaIaEN'I' signed and developed for the Ro'al H.sl,S, Maidstone, and of welcoming - 's;Lvv by Messrs. Napier. This engine our new commanding officer, Capt.

ONE UI' the curtolts ;I(ivatsI;fpcs of takes the form of an opposed piston Newton. life on Whale Island is that one scIdols> gels bored with daily. work and nstrucliofT. By that I do not mean to , suggest that we Gunnery chaps are Navy News Crossword-No. 15 : tilfIddlers and we have no systeIs3 or routine; on the contrary, we have A prize of LI IS. will be given for the first correct solution uit,ts3erous drill books and do everyI opened on October 18 Ihung in a very systematic way-by numbers. What I tne;fts, however. s that we play as well as work and ssc The winner of last month's Cross-word was: are, in fact, in the best of form.

I". K. Cow-Icy. C.P.O. WTR., R.F.R., Flat 3, 63 llonor Oak Road, Forest 'I'he summer has seen over 120 lull, 1,ondon, S.E.23 parties of cricket on the upper lawn and our first clevcts came top lit to whom a cheque for one guinea has been sent. ottnnlng the United Services Cricket Trophy. The game of cricket :11 ;i Gunnery School would not he ill order if at least one game was riot dedicated nmiinmmrn to St. Barbara. the patron saint of all I Gunners. St. Barbara Cricket has a I 10 !LT particular set of rules drawn up 10 match the Gunner to all opponents.

Two games. hardy annuals. have been 2- it 31 1 if-l~ is played. resulting its the victories of file Chief Petty Officers over the Stall, and the l.ong Gunnery Slaff Course 1 ]IjLT j I from Larkhill over the Long Course.

of a Board tit Trade certut'ts'ste is prc(eratnlr, but not fnsunhuteIy essential, The applu' cant will receive 12 it) I) training in this country More taking up duties in the Gulf.

Salary ratable during the training period would be at the talc of not less than £750 per annum. depending upon cmrcumstance-s. The main duties arid rc.stsunnsihnhuties of the pusnt are The maintenance in efficient operation (if all nas-igaliinnal lighting installations Private Adtertisements, Zd. per word; unsumneui or maintained by the Service, The operation and maintenance of a mI.jinum. 2s. dissolved acetylene Rat plant.

Trade Adsertisementss. 4d per word: I pets the 'alisfaetusry connctumsuinn of the train.

SOljflISFA.-Norfolk house, 29 hampshire trig period, the first overseas engagement would minimum. lerrace, fled and htcakfa,st, mntnderatc.-l'honc be for period of two sears. (,encrou,s pay and Name and address advertiser 74151. allowances. with lease at the rate of siSty da>s must accompany each advertisement. for each completed year of service. I5erstuusn scheme. Modern furnished and air-condituoncd Number. 9d. extra. accsumntodation for a married nuts is provided am the Company's establishment at Bahrain MODERN SEMI-DETACIIED HOUSE. garage.

The Inclusion I1utrthcr details on application tin the Persian any advertisement warden front and rear: tastefully decorated,- Gumlf Lighting Service. Palmersion Iloutse. SI cannot be guaranteed, nor responsiMr. I)ousney, 314 I5aignton Avenue. Csnpnsur.

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I'iirtsnniniuth. requires a club stew-aid and in board and lodging Provided: wages as per CARAVAN to let, long or short period', berth, separate kitchen, titled with ('.illn las Catering \Vasm Act. No children-Apply Hon. Sectetary. with two years' reference..

ACCOM4O1)ATlON fur nasal pcrsonncl and stole and all csnnscniences, situated in deluhtful families, every comfort, excellent food I re. wounded country in the New Forest. swimming. REQUIRED, Enginccr.in-chargc. To he reststun.

Ousted. term, nsssdcralc.--l.itlfedcan, If> Ma ,,In ftshun.-Apply Mrs. A. K. Whummaker, 5) First nil':e for the maintenance of all heating and Avenue. Eaulnngton. Cuisham, steam sterilising plant in the hsuap,Ial.s. and other Road. Cranessiater. Si'uthsea. mechanical services, Control of SOUTIISEA. Mallow Gursi lltruse. 82 Whiisiell slokers and other maintenance staff. and filet Road, Special terms. October to March, I'">,. ccuununn)'. Salary scale £2.9 , £20--t(.25 phi.

If. .,, B., escninw meal. 55s. Itomc from home GOSPORT. LAWSON £ COMPANY. Estate London weghtung, reuluuureut Agents, have in recent years as' sled a gmeai Ordinary National ('cttilicate in Children welcome.

Mechanical naval personnel to purchase suitable l:ngir,ecring which includes heat and heat engnes sIN(;I.I: BEDROOM with full lrard in modern number of properties in the district.

I nstiuut es weleonned as Nitric. a suitniect, or eutiuu rns,eutt. -Applications with curare; suimablc nasal officer. and i9i iii olnlugatu,nn treesurnal attention given the ..,me, tnt twit rrlrice s to House Go%cr---r.

I5hsmir 4400. ' Morlnagc5 arranged tat present ten cent. tip St. Peter', I Itistuntal . I lennuetta Sheet, London. flED-SIrrIX(;.ROOMS. furnished. use bath- to purchase price 02,0(W)>, S sd.. in i' I modern WC.2. resIns: electric light and linen. etc. supplied. No huniusc.s and huinuahinsis lrinn a ninrinsini.utrly it coo objection one child. 11. ,c('. Gas Iircs (Sd. ulns'atsts asaulahic suitfi detisisuts of appronimnately C. II. BERNARD & SONS LTD.. Naval and and f >uttlitters. have openings meter), Cooking and ,ua.lon failsties Also full I ' upwards. -- (>ltuces 9, Hrtnckhursm Road, Civil an for )uuum: men as shuup ass.siants and repnehoard, or bed and breakfast acconrrmidatson at Ginstnuiti. Phone NIJ5". reasonable terms. Central amusements, buses. sentat uses. the latter to contact euusnonsers 1)0 you desire house Why pay e,ces. etc. Recommended.'- K. hi. Jones. \V.rserley al'u'iu'sl 11.51. ships and in RN. I:suahhishmenrs. site rent.' Ilousc purchase still endiusinnent assuin- \Vlnukt preference will be given to thci~c with Grove. South-a. -l el,: 33,4111 ance with reduced prenriunis h> nav.ul ;illi'trnurrnt TWO Ft'RNIlIID ROOMS. seraratc Ca' site en-UIcsnecuii:t) for the future. "II 'cr sent, ii' esricrien.e if the men's wear trade, suutaln!e utnt,llcuu nul still tie given training. (>ppsnrtuinitlcs in large kirshcn; usc bathroom, cte.: vacant 2-3 lot) Per sent. ],,.in, advanced.--Write for lull as anlalnlr toe travel. Secure t'slsiteun with hunt] weeks lisle. I runs by arrangentent,-57 Lang' particulars without ohligat:on, to S. V, Norris. prinspects and stall pension.'-Apply in first in. stone Road. ?I lion.

"Gssenlyn," Bcechwi.xrd Avenue. Waterloovulle. stance to the Manager. ('. II. Ifcrnard 's Ill flints.

AC('OMMODATSON.-Hcd and breakfast and Ltd.. If Queen Street. l'iunnstnnsiith, or direct tit esenmnc meal, from sktobcr I Its March 31. TAXIS. AJAX. Phone : 4304, 71240, 24-hour the Sales Manager. C. hi. Ilemnarui ,s Sons ttd., 12 I0. per week-Norris. 58 Whitwcll Road. sees-ice.- 10 Hyde Park Road (close Guildhall). Omdnancc Buildings, llarw ich. Essc, Ssruthsea. t'honc 32616, DECLARE >uiur allotment ssusu'ly, Did pout FURNISHED ROOMS, lounge, bedroom, own ksstnss- that a small an, nt from your kitchen, use of bathroom and garden, no chit. pay now still ASSI1RII >isir ml a hinnuse in the PLUMES Of PAMPAS GRASS o assist In dren: 13 per week, including gas and electricity. tutirne. with little (it rio detsssnit'? Advice Ircc15 dressing men taking part in the of tIc Risen unit without otshieatu,nn.

I. line" ceremlnne tin he staged at Wenninlc> un -If Ilaslensere Road. Sisitthsea. f'hirtte 3441i2.

Apple tctinbcr 2). - l'Ie.isc cii niuct the pr,suliu, in.

TWO FURNIShED ROOMS, sisal facilities. lluttchun5irfl. Insurance Broker, (Southern) lid.

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N. II St S r ehitdren.-3 Ifcreshirrd Road. North End. Phoenix, l5unrtsnniniu:hi l'dlu'n I. villc 3411. liii ---ii giaWt FUll_V FLiR'SISIIFI) FI.ATLETS. own kitarrange for collection, chens. 1 cn. lIck inks liii it,' periods hililienn. iS Slnuttccf'ii:y Road. till June I 's THE PERSIAN GULF LIGHTING SERVICE. Sunuithsei unpin. Queen's I Iuntel) Apuilicaliomvs are ins-tied Iroint engineers aucd TWO FURNISHED ROOMS. bed and sitting- about 29-39 years for a post with the above. NONINCTON NURSERY SCHOOL. 414 South. ruisim; use kitchen and bath. Not suitable chil' mentiurneuj Service in the Persian (imt.tI. A suuiund amnion Road, Fare".artn. I5hunnc 3044, Putusls knostledgc of marinc engineering and hokhna 3 to Ii years. sIren -311 Fasscett Road, St ulhsea, Classified Advertksmenta may be placed at: Gale & Polden Ltd.. Nelson Home.

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Division One, we have two wins to our credit and three in Division TWO. Training is in full swing for the autumn Island marathon and we hope that our talent scouts will produce some surprises for the Command cross-country. We extend our to P.O. Kirkby in wincon-gratulations ning the Sussex Trophy for the best field events in the R.N.A.C. South.

An interesting relic has been revived on the Island, the Whale Island train, which, as some readers probably know, Wit's employed to lake the Captain 'at H.M.S. Excellent on his daily tour of the establishment and to supply the needs of the gun crews in the battery.

It has now appeared :15 a children's parlv item, hut alas, like the ste;ttsl picket boat, is now propelled by the product of Henry Ford. Needless 10 say, it was highly popular and our children's parties this year were very successful. 'rhe arrival on the Island of Cleopatra, borne on the shoulders of the Long T.A.S. course, suitably attired. proclaimed that the inhabitants of Inc Island of Whales had been called 10 give account in the field of battle. This challenge. Which is an annual olympiad with H.M.S. Vernon, was accepted ill all appropriate fashion and according to the rules and established procedure the away teatn, l-I.N1.S. Excellent, duly' Won.

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Ill. Peninsula in a Scottish river, nevertheless (7>.

21, One of the girls in 25 takes part in a game (7).

23. Sportsmen fed on Yorkshire pudding? (7), 2$, Two girls on my knee (7).

28. Written in ptaisc of a Churchill? Starts right. an,-ay (3, 30. Cutttailcd )sssune character (3), 33, Famous writer telling his otirupring so include himscll? 17).

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Mr. Otuelch and the licad to Hunter (6, 7).

Slecpin!5 PI cc ior a close-mouthed type? its, 3), Ftnur.leggcd nut (3>. \Snas paid. then raced (3. 2. I, 3) A bit unf bread and milk (3>.

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INTER-SERVICES SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1955

HOME FLEET SPORT

THE HOME Fleet Athletic ;weire , p i h held , , n ) separately k i p - m a h C from the Invergordon Highland Gathering THESE TOOK place at liliham Haths this year t. effort,, to persuade the oron September 6. 7 and 8. The RAt. gankcr of the latter event to run their again swept the hoard, as they have meeting tiiidr Amateur Athletic Asso(lone for the previous three years. d.ttioii i tiles failed at the last minute. %vit1 0log the Swimming, Diving and It t disappointing that the line Vatei Polo. %cathcr broke on the day of the heats 'the individual plztciiig of Navy and. except for a short spell, it rained competitors were : hc;t ily during the meeting proper. It 100 }arj.v llu:ter[lv-2nd. ERA. is therefore not surprising that the Vincv. ():S.() sees.; 6th, ERA. Ant- times were slow. However. no lack 01 chIle. 74 sees. enthusiasm was displayed and, judging Ilk) )(,r(Is Frec-S:vle-Sth. S.B.A. from the cheery behaviour of the 56.3 6th, Holloway. sees.; Sub.- spectators, the meeting was a great licui. Andrew. 56.3 sees. success- particularly as the final result 100 }(:r/.s Breast Siroke--3rd. All. hinged on the last relay event. the Purkis. 73.5 sees.; 4th. J./Wtr. I'irt Lord of the Admiralty attended Smith. 74.3 sees. the and witnessed the meeting 44(1 MId. ('oniitnjcr-in-('hicf win the Veterans )'g/0/.y Harrow. 5 mins. 39.3 sees.; 6th. race 0. S.a. Stcveiist'ii. S mins.56.5 sees.

1 he results were as follows: 100 )iiril., flack 4th, Mne. lNt)iVifltM. Wright. 68.1) sees.: 6th. I St'.sJ. llh.li Jun.p-Ist. L./Sca. I)atlev. Is, Archer. 71.6 sees.

D.S. (5 ft. I in.): 2nd. Lieut. WhatiIi / rec-.'rle 3rd. 0.A. Icy. t).iriiigs.

Smith. 2 mills. 24.6 sees.: 6th. .Sliog----lsi, I.kiit. Whatlev. l)ar tags I 'Sea. (iibsoii, 2 nuns. 25.1 sees.

(33 ft. 5 iii.): 2nd. P.0. NIas. 1st .S1,/c 5th, Mid. Harrow, 25 in ins.

1).S. 37.2 sees.: 6th. Mite. Wright. 25 .O//-er .St,i,le,zts 100 )izrtls -- 1st. Cdt. nt,fls. 48.4 sees. \Ia:slt. Glasgow (12.1 sees.): 2nd. learn R,lav RN. team finished in Cdt. (ilaseoss.

3rd place. ((((1 ard. -1st. A.B. I-Iutehinsori. three Nas y records were beaten l ne (10.9 sees.): 2nd. REM. namely, by .9 sees, by ERA. Vincv Ferguson. Urania. in the Butterfly. by 0.A. Smith in the .t!ile- - 1st. REM. Bradley. (Has22)) .trds by 2.4 sees., .,nd gow (4 nuns. 44.6 sees.): 2nd. also by S.ll..'\. }lolloss;,v in the 100 Mitchell, Darings. .irds I- ce-Style h' .6 sees. Sub.- //(it). Step and .lioi:p-- 1st. l.icui. Andrew was also credited with Whatlev, Darinits (37 ft. 6 in.); 2nd. the same little in the I.:;tcr ace. (iiiI...'Sea. I)ailcv. 1st l).S. fori:iii;:telv. il\5Ii1 to the tact that iii 22(1 -1st. E.\I. \V:rd. Glasgow each ease the times ssere not taken (25.)'i sees.): 2nd. 0.5. l.oekett. !st by the requisite tss a timekeepers as 1)5. laid they cannot he ratified is l)i, us. 1st, l'.O. Mays... 1st l).S. new records, ('I ft. 3.8 itt.): 2nd ERA. Hanes. fliiin'5' .S;rins,d'oor,l Sib. I Wit . ( il.isgow. l'ain:er; 6th. Ils1.

55() )/ ---1st. OS. (heetham. lit l)ivim,' lir,nboar,/ --- 3rd. l /Wtr. 1)5. (2 mitts. 8 sees.): 2nd. Al).

Painter: 4th. lENt. Panai. "c" all, it titer RN. 6 goals. Arms' 2 1.11,11' Jurn'- 1st. Siirg.-l clii. Mead. goals: R.N. 2 goals. RAE. 5 goals.

I's tie (18 ft. 4 in.): -'1"d Al). HogI he Navs water polo teain had g:t uJ. (iI aseO\\ their fist side since 1946 and it .',!i!es -1st. R.F.Nl. ltradlev. graiif ing to see them taking second ( ilasgoss (16 mins. 6 sees.): 2nd. OS. ice.

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T1 lie. the Ann', ssere deservedly beaten lint-li,: 1st. NIne. NloTltigde. (la.h four clear goals. gow (121) ft. II in.): I..! Sea. Bailey. learn: A.A.4 Httghcs. I..fPtlm.

1st I).S. Suttunters. 0.- Sea. (app. ERA. Vine. I 'etcran.s - 1st. Admiral Sir Michael 0. 'Sea. Scott. 0.t. Smith. Nine.

Denny. The Coninu:,nder-in'Chiel. ( ittilf Stevenson.

1 lonte Fleet: 2nd. Rear-Admiral 'file tn;ils results sseIe: 1st. R \.I Ihistlet,iui-Smith, Chief of Stall R 1) I pain: s; 2nd. Arms. 54 points: rd. the ( omma tider-ia-Chief.

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The Women's Championships. ss-h ieh lion, Li-1i::s were contested at the sittne meeting. r,IL'-t'f-ir(zr him! - Glasgow beat resulted as follows: l)ariitgs two pulls to one.

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R.N. INTERESTABLISHMENT UNIT HOCKEY KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION

TWENTY-FOUR TEAMS as opposed to 34 teams have entered the above competition this year. notable absentees being last year's winners, the Reserve Fleet. Plymouth, but it is good to see R.N.A.S. Culdrose enter and it is hoped (hat they will do as well in this new venture as they did in the Navy Cup football last season.

It will he seen that R.N.B. Chatham and R.Nl. Deal, who met on three occasions last season bet ate gaining a decision are drawn together again.

I he draw is as follows, first-named being the home leant.

Ist Rot,,,:! 10 b4' oiti'li'tt'd by October 29 Hornet v. Phoenix; 2, Victoria Barracks v. Collingwood; 3, Siskin v.

Vernon; 4. R.Nl.11., Eastnev v. Mercury; 5 . Daedalus s. Excellent: 6, Drvad s-.

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Noii'n, bier 30 9 Osprey, v. 2nd

Submarine R.N.A.S.. v. Winner (it' II. R.\l - (,sn:iit.indo School v, l)es onptsl I; R.N.lt..

12. l'.R.O.NI., ('h,thaiii v. Winner of 1): 13. R.NI v, R.N.B.. (hathanu; 14. Winner at I v, Winner (if 6; IS. Winner of 5 v. Winner of 3; 16. \S'itlier of 4. lie eismplciie:i d.ies .ile I utined to ilf,is tune (or I epl.:vs. I lie compel,tiOii %% ill he reduced it) the scini-linal stage bs Christmas leave. Semi-finals and the Final is ill he played in the Ness )'car.

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mat, rest, Ii to lnsl.-t.ieut, N. C. Halt, R.N,, Hon. Secretary, H.M.S. Excellent. with list of players representing each side.

NI itches arc to be plas ed in with the rules published in the R.N.I 1.-N. I la ndltook.

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RUGBY F.C, 1111* CLUB Itegitu the season with a resounding victors for all four sides -the 1st XV defeated London Irish 21 3. the "A" team :let eated Hove 45 5, and both F\t:a "A" sides won their games.

But despite this ;otising "opening chorus" we need inore players urgently. Trial gatties were held on each of three days early ill September (i6 lards Breast Stroke--- 1st. l..fWicst Poi,,t.s : -and everyone who attended had a run Cruiekshank: 2nd. Wren Adams.

38. (ft:sgiiw Tyne 32. Darings 30. helore the Selection Committee. These 66 Yards Back. Stroke 4th. Wren 1st l).S. 27. Urania/loch Fada trials revealed a healthy display of Earle: 5th, Wren Smith.

25. new talent, but even now--at this Ird place.

Medley Relay---W.R.N.S The Home Fleet Rugby Competition early, stage---ttlanv of the newcomers Tern,, Relay- -W.R.N S., 1st place, results to date are: have tutoved on in their ships or have 1)/cult,' .5 pr/it t,'l'oard --- 1st. Wren 6th I.S.!I.och Fada 3. Daring,; 6; been drafted or appointed elsewhere.

1_ystight; 4th. Wren Earle.

1st D.S. II . Glasgow 14; To field four I'ifteens every Satur- 1st. Wren l)iI'ini,' Fir,,, hoar,!

Darings 23. Tyne 3. day requires 'a much greater number Lysaght: 4th. Wren l.ewuc.

The final match will be played it of players than we have at present. l-in;iI results: 1st. \V.R.N.S..

'S Ross th later this month. Also, whilst itd. W.R.A.l.. 52 points: 3rd. at Rosvth. in addition to various I- leet and the Club invites new members to points: without delay. Some ratitugs and W.R.A.C.. 43 points. ittzttcltes, it is intended to stage the join ranks of the other two services may.

The W.R.N.S. are to lie congratu- I lotte Fleet Cross Country Championkited on maintaining their unbroken ships on October 22 and the Home perhaps, have a itt islaken notion that record and gaining their eighth con- I- leet Novices Boxing Championship, because the United Services Rugb) Club plays on the officers' ground it secutive win since the inception of ihis , the end of the month. is an oflicers' club. 1 his idea is quite competition in 1947. 1./Wren CrutekI. wrong and should be corrected forths an se up a new nter-C..,......... with! [he ('Rib watils every Service in the 661, Yards Breast Stroke. man who is interested ill Rugby to join the (Jailed Services R.F.C. We are not looking for super-men ON WEDNESDAY. October 19. seror Internationals - -although both will THE CLUB took part in the Ports- vice football fans %% ill be able to see mouth City Police Road Relay race the R.N. play their first representa- he welcome-hut sic are much more on Saturday, September 3, each com- tive match of the season against ox- interested ill keen, young players who want a game on Saturday afternoons, petitor running 2 miles. and gaining ford University at l'ratton Park.

-l he RN, leant will then cross to '[here are mlu:itty young players who fourth place of the twelve teams at the invitation of Jersey. the enjoy a Wednesday gante with their entered.

Governor of the Channel Islands, to ship, establishment' or unit team. and Individual E.A. Joyce (Arid) IS mins. 56 sees.; P.O. Sharp play the local club on the occasion tries. could cit joy also a Saturday game of their Golden Jubilee. Although with the U.S. If they knew what to (Dryad) 16 mins. 39 sees.; I..R.E.M. the Navy team have an annual fixture do about it. 'the atusiser is to drop Ratcliffe (Arid) 16 mins. 45 sees,; AR. a postcard to the '[earn Secretary.

Nioralee (R.N.B.) 16 mins. 47 sees.; with Guernsey each New Year, it is Wtr. Dewsnap (R.N.l3.) 17 mins. 19 sante time since Jersey has been Lieut. J. A. F. l.awsotu, R.N.. H.NI,S, visited and this fixture ssill he looked Excellent. I'omtstttoulh. telling him sees. our address, your position and how forward to by both sides. soon you are available to play, '[ranting begins every Tuesday evening at 1700 hours on the U.S. Ground. Bitrita by Road. and all illFROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1953. to fending members are welcome. FloodAugust 3!. l954.--Total attendance, LIEUT.-CDR. R. A. St. C. Sprout- lighting will have been installed by the 26.561. Total attempted lest, 3,470. Bolton, ORE.. RN. (Staff of the time you send this.

Total passed P.P.T.. 2.409.

Commander-in-Chief. The Nore), has *the United Services Rugger Club Front September I. 1954 to August been selected for inclusion in the has a splendid record-and it is cer3!, 1 955.-l'otal attendance. 32,901.: British Epee to compete in the lain that we shall need many more Total attempted test, 4,318. Total World in players if we are to maintain the I'ettcing Championships passed P.l'.T., 3,403.

Rome. October 9 to 20. lOSS. standard in the canting season. i'nc,t :,nil P,-b'uh.',t fri :,lid tin tk bill It 111, 'Q 1. 'Qb, G

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PI.AS 'i (IRE NIN at ('tipel (urig it North Wales. the Central Council 'f l'hvsical Recreation's newest Natioti.il R ecreat iin Centre, is :1 ntemorial to King George VI. I:ive miles from Rettws'y-Coed. it stands in the midst of mitost inspiring country and gives easy access to all the m;,ilt niountaiti peaks and rock faces ill Snowdonia.

It is therefore ideally situated to promole the general development of outdoor activities, to foster a love of the outdoor life and respect for the countryside, and to Imaiit young people to use the mountains' with safety-- -these are its aims, the Centre (previously the Royal Hotel) provides very comfortable living :ieeontnuoda ton. Most of the bedroonts are for two or four people.

The following Christmas holiday courses will he tinder the general direction of the Warden assisted by the Chief Instructor and other experienced staff.

No. I. Mo,,ntoj,, At'ljt'jlj,'s : For men and womnen not under 17.

Date: Wednesday. December 28. to Wednesday. January 4.

Syllabus: The programme will be general in character and will include training in map reading and the use of the compass; hill walkimug and mounlain-camping---:tt least one night will probably he spent under canvas; the basic principles of rock-climbing: and. if weather permits, the technique of canoeing. If there is snow, consideration will be given to the inclusion of snow-camping and uS

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ski-,img. There will also be visits to mountain farms. and oriiithology. botany and practical wil he touched upon.geo -graphy The training will naturally he energetic, but, to avoid overstrain. students is-ill be grouped according 10 their staiii ma. lee: £6-l0-O. No. 2. RocL-Cli,,i/,i,n,' : For nuen and wotuten not under 17 with little or no experience of climbing, hilt who have done some hill-walking.

Date: Wednesday. December 28, to Wednesday. January 4.

Syllabus: The greater part of the time will he devoted to climbing, but sonic more general training will be included ill the progra tuttle. lee: £6-l0-0.

No. 3, Mountain it etii/ties-: For young people betsveemu 16 and 20.

Date: Wednesday. Jatu nary 4, to Wednesday. January II. Syllabus: See No. I. Fee: £6-10-0.

No. 4. RoiL- -('l/,,,bjn,,', For young people between 16 and 20 with little or lit) experience of climuthing hut who have done some hill-walking.

Date: Wednesday. January 4, to Wednesday, January II. Syllabus: See No, 2.

Fee: £6-l0'O. interested, apply at once in writwriting to: The General Secretary. [he Central Council of l'hysieal Recreation, 6 Bedford Square, London.

W.C.1.

HOCKEY

TRIALS HAVE resealed very little new talent ill the hockey world. Many of last year's successful team have left the Port and, SO far, adequate substitutes are lacking.

Commander Repard, the Navy fullback. is a weletunue addition, but a completely new half-hack line has to h found, Last year this was our strength, now it is our weakness. The defence is far too fond of clearing at any cost; little constructive work is evident. '[he push pass is seldom seen and time again defenders are overhitting do"ii the middle.

The forwards have possibilities with Chief Petty. Officer Brown, the Navy cap, it inside right, but class wingers are again sadly lacking. Players can do much to improve this state of affairs by evening practice while the light lasts and getting really fit. home Matches an October Saturday. October 8, 1st XI v.

Heckenhaitu; Saturday. October 15.

1st Xl v. Hendon: Saturday, October 22, 1st Xl v, littlehantptott. and Saturday, October 29, 2ttd XI v.

Soil thattupton.