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Award of George Medal

THE FOLLOWING announcement appeared in the "London Gazette- of December 30. graciously Queen has been the advice of Her pleased, on Canadian to Majesty's Ministers. approve the award of the George Medal to Lieut. Douglas Albert Muncaster.

Royal Canadian Navy. for gallantry when rescuing by helicopter a pilot who was trapped inside his burning aircraft ss hich had crashed in a heavily wooded area near Shearwater.

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The Story [his is the story behind the bald statement : "I icut. NI tin caster, with complete disregard for his own safety. was instrumental in saving the life of a pilot who was trapped inside his flaming aircraft after it had crashed.

On the afternoon of March 9, 1955. Lieut. Nluncaster was the copilot of a Bell Helicopter which had arrived at the site of an aircraft crash, about one mile south of the Royal Canadian Naval Air Station.

Shearwater. Nova Scotia. 1 he aircraft -a Sea lu rv. piloted b Sub.-Lieut.

(P) J. V. Scarle, R.C.N.. 0-65687-about three minutes had crashed curlier, in a heavily wooded area, and it wis noted that it had broken in two, the forward section. including the cockpit, being inverted, with the engine on tire. [he helicopter could not land owing the trees and tinderto the density growth. 1 he pilot, theretore. hovered about lii t ards from the aircraft. where the woods were more sparse, while I. cut. NI u ncastcr j urn ped to the ground from a height tit' about eight feet. As N I utica st er ran towards the wreckage, one of the t uel tanks net r iii he I orwa rd exploded. On rout sounds section the aii'cral t. inside the cockpit, he realiied that the pilot was alive. The perspex canopy of the cockpit was resting on the ground and the pilot was pinned inside.

Being unable to open the canopy or break the perspex with his hands or feet. 1.ieut. Nluncaster found a rock and smashed a hole in it. By this time the blames had reached the cockpit and there was immituent danger of the remaining fuel tanks exploding.

The pilot was able to push his head and shoulders through the hole tnade in the canopy by Lieut. NI uncaster who. after considerable pulling, extrifrom the cated Sub.-l.icut.

Searle flaming cockpit and assisted hini from the immediate vicinity tit' the aircraft.

The remaining fuel tanks exploded a few minutes later."

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ON HAULING down my hag for the last time at sea, I have been asked to look back over my, career in the Navy, and to draw from incidents in it a farewell message.

I do not propose to do this. It is. of course, true that over a long naval career one acquires a wealth of in. valuable but experience, having acquired it. the important thing is to look forard, into the future and not to reminisce in the past. loda v this is more title than es er before since reminiscence x%ill make us conservative, and perhaps hostile to change at a time ssheii it is esseiltial to be open iiiiiidcd. eceptive. adaptable and ready to discard ss hat is outworn and outdated. l'ariicularly does this, apply to a concept of I uture war since it is insuch disaster ever come about -that we would tight on any basis other than as part 01 an international alliance of free nations-in other words as part of N.A.T.O. I am. as many, of you know, taking up a United Kin gdoni appointment in the U.S.A.. ss hich is. iii the main. concerned ss lb N..,\."1.O. I have immense taith n N.A:I.() and believe it to he of first importance that everyone iii this country should understand it and have laith in it too.

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free nations within NA.T.O., the oceans of the world are no rcspectors of persons, inflicting penalties, hazards and discomfort on all seafarers regardlcss of race and flag. 'Thus there exists alihtitlgst all sailors a common undcict.inding. a common way of daily life, shared experience, and the practice of a common skill and art.

SO 5', thin N.A.i'.O. it has been simple to arrange. effective in operation and inspiring 1.o note that during ins, last 1'.'. i ) ears it sea. v. hen more than two 55 .trships hi'. e l,eeii iii eoiitp:i ii v with lily flag. :ilniost ins a nt bly one or more ---foreignthe ensigns of N.A.'t'O. allies have been also present, acting and regarded preciseI, the saute as the ships of the Royal Navy present tinder my, command.

NA. l'.O.'s weakness is the :ipp:illing ignorance of its immense achievemerits. and even greater possibilities. among the ordinary people of itS member nations.

This is 5S here each one of you who reads this paper hits a part to play. i1 y niessage is, quite simply. that you must understand '.sh:it is. how it tsorks_ what it has achieved. and s here it i s going. You iii list believe in it '.iiiirself.,and strk as v,holehe,irte(l1s and los ally for it as Still do or your isssn cottijiry. And--- , iliOst iltipOl !,tilt 01 ;ill '. (iii tit list explain it, and spread its gospel aniong those who serve with you in the Navy and amongst your neighho nis and friends in civil life ashore. %dmir4l Michael M. I)enny -

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THE 1)AIIX C.IN. List is a constant reminder to its readers that there is an Officers' Divisional Course running throughout the year at the Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth. Not only are senior officers appointed for refresher courses. but officers of all ranks and branch are appointed to take the course at some early stage in their careers. It is the first course that Branch Olhcers take on being promoted.

'The object of the course is to give officers a brief introduction to Leadership. This may, seem a strange stateilteilt to make as most of the syllabus is, (11 administrative nature. hut the l)i'.ision;il Course is concerned with one of the many qualities of Leadership. and that is knoss ledgc of the LMan. "The course is designed to instruct officers in (1i'. isional matters, to teach theirt hots men are recruited. trained. clothed. fed. punished. advanced. etc.. and to bring home to them their responsililities it officers in charge of , men. 'The s ll.ihus illcl(i(Ics i '..tliety of subjects which (1e11 with: Welfare; I)isciplinarv nie:tsiires: Service Certificates: Advaticemelit, ;ill(] Enti.s. and Training.. it) nanie a few. It pros ides a framework (in which an officer can hang !he knowledge which he will IecLiiitiII,ltc by e\perleiicc in the ears to conic.

'The course is riot limited to RN. ohlicers only. as it is Admiralty policy that RN.Rs., R.N.\.Rs. and Patrol Service oflicers should also attend. ]he t ol loss i ng is a coniprehcnsive list of officers. including those of Cornmonwealth Na'. cs. who at present undergo the Divisional Course Senior Officers (Refresher).

Acting Sub-I.ieutenants (Executive.

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THIS MONTH '.se ssiIl explain the ccdcs examination) until they have a new system of roster advancement in scar's seniorits- in their rating Lead' Lieutenants ('A.) R.N.R. Portsmouth, the Supply and Secretariat branches ing 'Writers, Leading Stores Assistants Acting Commissioned ()tliccrs (All Branches). and also give the advancement pros- and Leading Stewards will lit)! he able as well as at the Regular. RJ's.R. :111(1 R.'..\ .R, pects in the branches shieh ssere not 10 take the examination for petty included in the last 1110111 h's issue. officer until they base a year's seniProbationary R .N .R. Royal Naval Barracks, k.N:R. Patrol Service. as of ority leading rating, although, Supply and Secretariat Branches zd Service I empot ars- Acting course, application may have to be Portsmouth New Rot!,'r System.

Sub - Lieutenants made earlier in order to Obtain the Probationary -Oil passing for the higher rate. ex_itht ma t ion (E.) (1). in lime. papers Supply and Sccreiai iat ratings at New Entries (Instructor Officers, .,' ssord of advice -it will be of the sonic a (Is a n tage t o a present take their place on who is . Surgeon Lieutenants), rating advancement roster in seniority order, senior, to foreign Officers bile week only). pass before professionally irrespective of the date of passing. As the ness arrangement collies into force.

Now that the eighteen-year-old a result. broadly speaking. aratiiig Ally JUit itil Writers and rating (except lit) gets benefit From qualifying early Stores Assistants) ssho can pass before "trickle" (if one cserv six mouths. A for higher rate. the new ss stem.

May 31st, 1956. ssiI! not be subject small roster has recently been formed all below, is hilt explained simple ingen- 11), the one year '.s-aiting rule. for advancement to the petty, officer ious. and is designed to ieard the - The h.isjc dales of passing profes- rate; whether it grows or runs (fry i'OFEICERSaHd keen rating who earl. qualities sion.illv oh Stesvat'ds, Cooks Leading t 'A1III4 again depends on the numbers passIt will apply to those latings who (S) and (0), Cooks CS (S) and (0). , who itig this scar. but ratings wishing to pass professionally for the higher rate pass the examination for the higher take adv:intage of the favourable after Mao. 31st. 1956 Anyone who rate after a pre bus failure. hale also conditions should mike efforts to passes bet oi-c that date ss- ill continue been altered. I I successful at the first , qualify as soon ;is possible. The rate to be placed on the roster on the .itieiiipt the lisic late 01 passing sill ;td-anceiiieiit to the leading rate is present basis. he is before, the date of applica- very similar to that or Leading Stores 'The principle of the scheme is that t ion for exala lila I oil, or for Course . Assistants (V), the '.s ailing period a man's basic date on the roster %% iii and exam iii I ton '.s here , applicable. I I being ;ihoti t four years i n the :t bte'' he a date half ssav heisseen his date .1 further is necessary. this rate (without any red rccommend:tof seniority in the rating held and the h.istc date ;itttaapt bill he the date Of the lions). basic date of passing protessionallv actual examination and not the (hale --.-\l'.-;tteettent to the j or the higher rating: t hicrefore. the ,it' ((I :iPPht.iuuuin as hitherto. , chief and petty officer rating will he earlier :i man passes the better will he 'The scheme is in det;I!l explained WHEN YOU RETIRE his ha sic position on the advancement . A.l.().._.15 5:s, sshtch was included in vacancies ill 1956. . t the moment estiin:ite(l sae.tiicies for chief are roster compared "ith it man of equal iii OUN( men are hole concerned ill the Notice Boards issue. and for petty (ihlicer nineteen. y seniority. A senior .rating i% ht) LIela s ', 055 for the .ids ,i ii Lclnent lit ost)e,cts eleven about a successful Sers ice career. passing prof essi ona I lv ill he dr.i ss Ii ,.0. 19%, in all the iii .inches v, hich but these are provisional figures only.

But retirement will come and an 1 he roster for Leading Cook (S) is hack on the roster instead of going 51 C I C not mentioned it) the last issue : still dry and advancement is itunied iadequate income will be needed to at or near the top. while junior ratate for those who are fully qualified NOW IS THE REST enjoy it. will tend to Supply and Secretariat Branches ings %% ho qualil'v carI TIME to start providing either an he some way up the ostcl instead of It 'rilei' Branch.- (;hicf Petty Officer and recommended. extra pension at 65 to supplement at the bottom. So the theory that it is \v I t e rs are still overborne and ('itL.s (f)).'---AdvaticeiTtei)t to the a good thing to qualify for the higher .id'. ,Lncetiielit to that rate will con- chief rating is at present in vacancies, Service and State pensions or, 1' rating as soon as possible has now I iii ue on "trickle" .i t the rate of t%% t) cst ithia ted at live for 1956; this branch you prefer, a cubstanti.iI cash sum a practical application in the Supply every six months..At present 5cr'. is. the smallest of the Supply Secreon leaving the Sers ice to help you and Secretariat branches. junior Leading Writers are being lariat bra n c hes. 'The roster for to establish yourself in ci'. iliari lif. advanced to the pelts. officer iate, but advancement to Leading Cook (0) is The younger you are, the better The New System 5% heit the ii I iii (1St ho in per crop of sithit I I and the prospects of advanceterms you can sccu e.

'I he new ss stein applies only for successful candidates at the l:ist ifleilt '.-crs- good. Advancement to advancement to the leading and petty exaiiiin.t t tilt j(iii) the roster at its Pelt) Ollicer Cook (0) is not so good; APPLY FOR OUR SPECIAL SCHEMES officer rates. It does not apply to .l(fjlistiilen t ii) March, a(I'.aneenieni because of a fairly large reduction FOR SUPPLEMENTARY PENSIONS adsaticenient to the chief rate as there ill probably. slow down. partly in numbers required there is an overis no professional examination for because of the number who bearing of seventeen, and advance. that rate. Neither (flies this system passed and partly large because there will ment will he by trickle at the rate (11 Advantages inc ude: to those apply petl officer wi iters and he t'e'.ser sacancics caused by releases two every six months until this overPension at 65. Premiums stores petty officers advanced during in 1956. l-Ios'.eyer. there will still he hearing is eliminated hr releases, etc. cease at 40, 45 or 55. Options the war: such ratings must pass the a ste.&ds :id'..iiiccrnent in vacancies Ste;toril.-lf all goes well there a lump sum ø and - many (it the, Leading Writers should he at least six vacancies for include 5 ritten examination or petty officer before for becoming the chief are eligible qu.iliiied very junior in their rat- chief petty, officer in 1956. The roster Service. leaving Family rate; hen they pass they will con- tng. , I he roster for Leading Writer for petty officer is very small and any protection, etc. tinue to go on the roster according has just run (fry and there should he rating who passes this year stands a to their seniority plenty of vacancies in 1956: ratings good chance of being advanced either Write, stating date of birth, for Another chaiiie shich the new sys- who pass for the Leading Writer in this year or early next year. The favourable premiums payable by tern introduces is that of the aiting 1956 will not have long to wait for roster for leading rate has just about Naval Allotment to. r, time ..before................

-''' I"" I'"' advancement. run dry and there are plenty of fessionally for the higher rating. At Stores (r),-There will probably he vacancies in 1956.

Writer present and Stoics Assistants about six vacancies for the chief ' Before passing on to the other must have a rear's seniority in the rating in 1956. [here is still a shorta word or two about " "able' rate before they can take the age ot petty officers and until a roster branches, advancement to Leading Cook (S).

P ROVI I) E 1 for examination the leading onus, ratings will continue to he I .e;iding Cook (0) and Leading Al Soc IATION - .rate. After 31st, 1956, this. %S -.iittng advanced as soon as they are fully Stessard. E.F.1 is sometimes a hurdle. period F isla A o of one will he Li MIll 0 year extended to all Ps,,.d ISP 7 qualified and recommended. Advance- but it is orth an effort to pass as , able ,, and rates of the nient to the leading rate %kill continue soon as possible-for leading young Supply and Secrctaiiat branches. This PROVIDENT HOUSE in vacancies, probably at about the the sooner this examination is ratings passed nicatis that Cooks.

Cooks and as Leading same rate ill 1955, 246 SISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C.2 the better. Sonic Commanding Officers Stewards ssill not be, able to app!

Stores cS').-Recatise of a reduction are prep:ii-ed to recommend Telephone: BlShopsgate 5786 for the examination for the higher in the number of chiefs required to staive E.T.I in the case Admiralty of ratings late (or for a course "hen this pre- advancement will probably be on who have made a ciistaiiic'd but Lill-

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Dartmouth cnfry, training scheme has conic into operation, officers who join the college will be taught the Divisional Course syllabus during their two years at Dartmouth. This does not mean that there is no longer a requirement for the Officers' Divisional Course at Portsmouth, because the Dartmouth entry scheme will only affect the Acting Sub-Lieutenants R.N. The remainder will continue to undergo the Divisional Course at Portsmouth.

The course, which is deliberately kept short, is of two weeks duration.

Detail is not taught, but emphasis is placed on hooks in everyday current use, and ss here to look for itiformation. 'three standard courses of instruction have been established to cater for:-I. Officers with previous limited experience.

2. Acting Itiamich Officers.

3. New Entries. 'the suhtcct matter is irtu.Illv the same, the inure advanced lectures being given to those with previous experience.

Another important aspect of the course is that it is designed to give to the brand new naval officer an introduction to the Navy in general, and to the wardroom in particular, 'thus all officers about to enter the ssardroom for the first time in their careers are shown not only how to take their place iii Naval Mess life, hut are made to realise their obligations as members of a mess. This includes the correct method of svearing uniform, and the high standard of appearance required.

With to regards the refresher course for senior officers, it is of two days' duration, and is designed to bring an officer up to date on rulei and i cgimlations concerning all aspects of divisional matters. It is usual for Commanding and Executive Officers designate to take the refresher course before joining their ships or establishmerits. but officers of any branch are welcome, The average number of officers who pass through the Divisional Course is 1.151) per year. Because of the it urn hers involved it is advisable to apply for a course early, as it is not alwa) s possible to accept every applicant on the date chosen. Further details of dates of courses are published in current A.F.Os. A.S.T. successful effort to pass. and are otherwise highly recommended for the leading rate. Mention Illust also he made here that six months ship service, either in a seagoing ship or in the Reserve Fleet, is necessary before becoming eligible to be placed on the roster. It is advisable to look ahead and to obtain the seagoing qualification before passing for ;udvaumceiiient. Volunteers fur sea service t ) ua I i fy for :t (I%1 necinent alwa s receive sympathetic consideration. Whilst on the subject of sea service, Leading Stores Assistants should hear in mind that they also require six months ship service for advanceimiciit to the petty ollicer rate.

Sick Berth Branch The roster for advancement to the chief rating is slightly overborne. but live advancements to that %% ill probably he made during this year.

Advancement to the petty oflicer and leading rates will continue ii vacancies.

Regulating Branch For 1956. advancetnent to Masteral-Arms and Regulating Petty officer will continue by trickle of two and four respectively, every six months.

Ship" right Branch Four advancements to Chief Shipwright will probably be made in 1956.

Ordnance Branch The roster for advancement to Chief Ordnance Artificer is still dry and advancement to that mate ii ill be immediate oil becoming full- qualified and recommended.

Sailinaker Branch The Admiralty recently instituted trickle adv;tmiceniciit for Chief Sailmakers and .Sailmakers. As a result of this trickle one advancement will he made to Chief Sailniaker during 1956. -the rosters for Sailmaker and Sailni-akers Mate are dry and advancenierif is iminuediate on becoming fully qualified and recommended.

ArtIsan Branches A trickle advancement has also recently been instituted for advancenient to the chief rate in all the artisan branches. The following advancements will be made in 1956 One to Chief Blacksmith and Chief Painter.

One advancement to Chief Joiner and Chief Plumber has already been made it January, 1956,

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The present Centaur is u light fleet aircraft carrier of 18.3(X) to ils, built at Belfast by Messis, I Iarland and Wolff.

Launched II Ri I. The by Duchess of Kent. April 22. 1947.

The ship has an extreme length of 737 feet (65(1 feet between perpendiculars) and a beam of tX) feet. 'Flue extreme breadth is 120 feet 6 inches.

The complement of the ship ii urnhers approximately 80 officers and 950 ratings. exclusive of the Squadron personnel. which varies according to the number and type of aircraft embarked. but is normally betsseen 50 and &i officers and between and 300 ratings.

The Centaur is one of the first warships of its sue to he completely fitted with canvas hunks for all ratings. These hunks are portable and can he stowed during the day. SO that the hunk spaces. which are provided with nesting tables and chairs, may be used for recreational purposes. been The have living quarters arranged on the system which exists in H.M.S. Vanguard, with large dining halls close to the galleys, and

with mess decks equipped with tubular steel furniture. Many of the living compartments are fitted with air conditioned ventilation so that the temperature can be maintained at a congenial level in any climate. The arc catering arrangements highly mechanised and cooking is mainly by electricity.

Electrical installation it is estimated that some 250 miles of cables are installed in the Centaur, and that the shipbuilders were remake a to quired approximately quarter of a million electrical connections to complete installation.

Peak demands for electricity are met by the generating plant which has a total output of 3,200 kws.

There are more than 700 electric motors in the ship. These range in size front large 100 h.p. motors for aircraft lifts down to fractional h.p. motors for a variety of services such as potato peelers, drinking mater coolers, photo printing, paint mixing. collar ironing and ice cream making.

The sound reproduction equipment fitted serves some 70 mess spaces, etc.

Two cabinet large portable type loudspeakers are provided for use on the flight deck and in the hangar.

The system provides for gramophone recitals, ship studio broadcasts and also outside broadcasts with a choice of two programmes at each loudApproximately 8,000 lighting points are installed. 2.500 of which are fluorescent fitted with twin lamp fittings.

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5. Light cruiser. 3.750 tons, built on the Tine 1w Armstrong Whitworth & Co.. Ltd. Launched January 6, 1916.

Completed. August. 1916.

Upon her being succeeded by the Cairo in 1932 as Commodore D's. ship in the Home Fleet. The lime-s (July 26. 1932) "The ('ent.tur has attained the age limit of 16 ears, and is to be prepared for sale. She ends her career. as she started. ss ith destroyers, for on her first commissioning in 1916 by (now Vice-Nduuiral) Capt.

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September. 1932. age home from hoisted their both flags as and II 1782. only Capt. Inglefield Honorary Admirals in l-I.NI - Fleet on others were saved. board the Centaur."

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Fch,ruary, l_

FritiuiIq Wives

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NORflI I.NI) BRtN(1I Ill. (IIllI)RFNS Party. all annual vent. was held this ear till January 3 in Fisher Halt, Whale Island.

1 he children arrived at 3 p.m. and embarked 'oil game,; and race,; oreanised by C.I'.O, littlewood, who cry kindly acted as MC. for the afternoon. Tea was served in the gaily decorated gymn, and this was fo!towed b', a film show. At 5 p.m.. us hde the i dieti were singing It elI 5" ii the dark. Father Christmas tC.P.() \tc(.itimi) made his eagerly expected spearance, and the lights su emit up nd lie distributed presents to all the iitdrcn before they men! home.

We were delighted to wclcoriie to lie party, (apt. and NI rs. R. Casement. [his. was Mrs. (asemnemits first appearance as our new Chairmanthough she is no stranger to many of us as she wms a very keen and active member of our Branch a few ears ago when ('apt. Casement was serving at Whale Island as Commander--and we are very happy to have her as our new Chairman.

We hope that 1956 will be a very happy and successful car both for the Branch and all its members-and that mIni nv new inembers will join.

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at Fisher hlti II. Whale Island. 2 p.m. to 4 pun.

For particulars apply to the Secretary, Mrs. hltmssey. 45', lesfing Road, Soutlisem. Tel. 33312.

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".S. Unit. II.NI.S. Excellent I l.\I.S. %st.lor A WARM welcome is extended to First Officer M. L. Sturdec. W.R.N.S., who has relieved First Officer Fosterhall. We hope that her slits here %% ill be a very happy one.

The \'R.N.S. of H.M.S. \ tory are delighted to heat that ( hid \ CII Bourn ph rcy has announced he engai.tilttlt to \i tsti.r it i tii I I) Robinson. and s -,li he: es er happtness in the LOIn C.

F II. Scott, W.R.N.S.. who comes from lee-on-Solent, "here she has been Command W.R.N.S. Education Officer. It is hoped that she will be cry happy in her new appointment.

After many changes in the Island since she in joined April.

1951.

Se.ond Officer Warrior has been a "Barrack Sla itch ton in the highest sense of the isords The %% R N S Unit of H.M.S. Excellent mould like to pay a personal tribute to Second Officer Warrior in extending to her their sincere appreciation of all that she has (lone there- p Itt, uI u l totall the time she has s orkiitg oi thi.

R S Benevolent Ii and they wish her. after such a \ L fuhtilled job in - the . every success and happiness for Islandher vitealion in Canada. an her life as a

lI.\I.S. Vernon A parts was held in the Wii,drooni of H.M.S. Vi.rnon on January 4 for the Naval Officers' children. Slides. t ound itiouts s ii i Father \i.p tune's ( ase. and "l'irates mere some of the many attractions. I or the "under-fives" the \V drootu innexc was gaily decorated. mud -ouuall sstngs, and a roiiuid.,t,out ii crc in US i gall. tricycles. great dcuoattd. About forty-two childOn Thursday. January, 5. Second Zen, some with their mothers, Officer Warrior and I ./Wrc-ti J. After tea, aattended. the _hiIu!ren Edwards attended the very etijovablc watched (dr. l'auslt 'cot'' a giant annual (hrts'nias Party at the Royal (hi isttlias pudding--I ather (hristrnas I Naval and Rosa! \1.irines (li,Idieuis -came out, and gave them all piesents I Ernie. "tli)pIte!ds and the childieti left at about use ExelIeuut atuilnuitices that t he o'clock \V.R.N.S. g.itle will have undergone IL%I.S. Excellent a complete transformation in about S ond Officer I 1 \\ R \ S two triori ths time. is it is now iii pin is Second Officer eess of being completely rebuilt and heuitg relies ed b

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Royal Marine Barracks The W.R.N.S. of kM. Barracks will he very sorry indeed to say Officer 0.

F. goodhse to Second Archer. W.R.N.S . who is leaving at the end of January nto take up her it R NS ippointnii. it H.Q. Seond Officer Archer has been Otuicer-in-_ harge. W.R.N.S. Unit at R.\I.B. since July, 1954. She is wellknossn as a (oniniand Tennis and H idmint in player. and the loss will he keetils felt 1w the Command.

Il.MS, VERNON BRANCh Second OlhLci Ar hcr s relief. sse elcotiie Ihird Officer M. F. TI lF UI RSI' general meeting for 1956 Prior. W R N S who is coming fronl was held in the Wardroom Annexe, Chathatn. hc,c she has been Corn- H.NI..S. \ernon, oil Wednsutav, January Ii, at 2.15 pull Mrs. J (Iran!. mind W.R.N.S. Education Officer.

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Vi:. the ii st time silted the s:,r. \V.R.N..1ti. again serving in H.M.S. Two L.:Wrcns and nine ()sl)ic\ Wrens, who are members of the at Tactical School H.M.S. Vernon, moved to Portland in December. durthe reconstruction of the school. ing R union s h is. reached Port smoti t h ol the g. social life they are en)o rig

KEEPING PACE

By. Dir. Sydne) M. Berry, THERE, IS an old saying that the pace of a fleet is that of its slowest vessel, and there is--., great truth in it. As as ships are going to keep long it isn't the vessel ss ith the greatest till ii of speed sshicli sets the pace, but the lumbering fellow, who is behind, and who could do with a complete refit if he were worth the expense.

together

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II Id Back?'

- Isn't it a bit like that ill our own lives together as men in the nation. and iii the world! Arcn t we held hack in every field of life by the slow fellows? Sonic of them won't think

at all, arid others just echo what sonleotie else says. It is often said when a new idea is mentioned, "Oh that's no good. human nature won't stand for that. It's too far above their reach." A good many new ideas have come to nothing because the vessel of human nature was too slow or perhaps too lazy to rise to the ilceasioti.

Must things always be like that?

Seamanship 'Without Tears

SEAMANSHIP WITHOUT.TEARS The following are questions, and the actual answers given by candidates in a recent Combined Cadet Force Seamanship What is the meaning of the expression "Check Sheets"?

A. Look at the boat to see that the stern sheets are present.

Paper:-Q.

Q. What is meant by 'A trick at :tie wheel"? .4. When the tells ou o do on do so:tuethitug something and else. e.g.. put the wheel 0 poill instead of starboard. of 11Ad Q. What is the water"!

A. Make sure that the plug is in he boat. f). Two steam

.1 e approaching ea:h other head on. 'hat avoiding act ion should etch take. and what sound signal. if any - should they make! .1 . Both turn to starboard. No signal is necessary, but it one has to he mad (lie) it would be :i% o short blasts.

Chairman. presided.

After welcoming Sc', er.tl new. miiemnhers. Mrs. Grant introduced Mrs. 'Ihistlett)tl-Stiiiiii. it former Chairman of the Ctiz,i ha mu Branch R- N. F U SW., who had aeeomiipamiied her husband.

Rca r-Adruiral G. Nt. 1 histletoti-Smith, on the recent goodwill visit paid by the home Fleet to Leningrad.

NI rs. 1 lust bett'ui-Situitli. iii iceomCliatliaiii to

M.A., Secretary of Congregational (nion of England and Wales Isn't there any way in which we can selves can use the powers we possess for our os; ii and others' good, all the get a move on?

On the scientific and technical side discoveries may prove to be curses we have certainly got the move on. rather than blessings.

1 here isn't a shadow of a doubt about That is a question which conies that. But although that is important, home to each of its. for unless we it is not the most important thing It make a mos c to a higher kind of life, is tine that we call travel to the other nothing will happen. 'there is no side of the world in about gadget which can rid the world of four hours time, but whether its hatreds and suspicions, its greed it makes real progrcss dcpends upon and cruelty. Fhat depends upon its what we are going to do when we get and men like us. there. All very well that the world .

1 One 0 i cm. should he brought into our homes b ihe Great Teacher put a question television and radio, but not quite as bug which is still the title as we think unless there is sotneago greatest 0! all questions in the world today thing worth seeing and hearing.

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proved to God is showing its and ins everything back because his spirit saying to us. We must he viewers and isn't up to the standard of his equip- listeners in. in that larger sense if we menu! That is a terrible possibility really to help. Will you he one in these days. because unless we our- of them?

Record

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE

PORTSMOUTH COMMAND COMMITTEE OF THE W.R.N.S. BENEVOLENT TRUST will be field in the

DUCHESS

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KENT on

WEDNESDAY,

29th

BARRACKS

FEBRUARY,

1956

under tie Chairmanship of the Counrncnder-un-Chicf. Portsmouth

ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET SIR GEORGE E. CREASY, G.C,B., C.B.E., D.S,O., M.V.O. The Speaker will be:-

DAME MARY LLOYD, D.B.E., Director, W.R.N.S., (Retd.)

All ex-W R.N.S. Officers and Wrens are cordially invited to attend

Future Events Sewing meeting,,; mill tie held on February 1 and February IS in the Wardroom Annexe at 2.15 p.m.

The general meeting will he held on Fchruary 8 in the Wardroom Annexe at 2.15 p.m. This will consist of a Hill rosomi Dancing Exhibition followed by a Social Afternoon.

New Members All us is es whose husbands have served in II.M.S. Vernon for any period and who are still seru ing in the are Navy eligible for membership of this Branch, and will be ',cr\ 55 eleorne at ally- Illectint: GOSPORT

AND FAREIi.M BRANCH

WE hI.A I) a very good attendance at our meeting on Jjituarv 5 arid were delighted o welcome our new president, Mrs. Woods, wife of RearAdmiral W. J, W. Woods (Admiral commanding Submarines). We were entertained by Miss Steven's Children's Dancing 1roupe, which we all very much enjoyed. Omi Friday, January 20. we held our annual Dance and Social Evening which was a huge success.

Our nest mticctirlg is on ] huirsdav.

I ehrui;, my 2. at 231) 11.111. iii [lie Sloone Stamilev Halt. Crossways, Gosport. We are always delighted to us elconic new members.

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A set of table mllats w,Is riffled by Mrs. Brewer and w Ott by NIr' NI mdd let Mrs. Walmsley was in charge of the Sales Table and the children were %%ell looked after ill the Gue,t Room by Mrs. Htackuuell.

Makes

TO THE Ropcrv at lINt. Dockyard.

Chatham. where the Victory was built and launched, has gone the order for the special rope needed to replace her rigging at Portsmouth. Work has alreads. been stir! ed on giving Nelsoll's last flagship tier most extensive rerigging since 1946, ant it is expected that it will he cotii pIe mcd iii lime for Portsmouth "Navy Days" ill August of this year. "[tie rope to he used mill be made ill tie simile bug timuher-hutilt rope walks it Chatham as that required in relitmung the Victory live years before Trafalgar after she had been used as a prison hospital ship in the River "What shall it profit man it he gait, Medway in the closing sears of the Keep Pace the world and lose his own eighteenth centurY, It is men themselves who must keen soul!" That is the touchstone of all The work for the Ropers'. now the pace ss ith all these wonderful new our hopes. No good at all if the disdiscoveries and powers. Wouldn't it coserers place the whole world at our only Admiralty rope-m,iakiiig estabI ishmnem, t, includes the manufacture of be a tragic thing if man himself feet unless our souls arc alive and laid rarely shroud-line and cableto he the slowest vessel, hold- alert what

flying

pushed speaker, gave a tiiost nitci est Iii5 and aiiiuts i mig account of her experiences behind the Iron Curtain, and her talk seemed ill tot) short. A tote of thanks us as proposed by Mrs Brooks.

The talk was followed by an lnntcing film entitled ---The l'ri,e is Paris." made with a private cinc-camera in

Special

Ropes

Victory

shroud ropes. It will be simpers Red by 59-years-old Mr. W J, Hlikler, foreunarm of the sonic Ropery, with forty-five years' experience as a ropemn:mker, who us-is cmnmployed iii unaking the rigging for the Victory before she ";Is opened to the public it Portsmouth in September, 1927. %% heir the ti,akim,g of cable-shroud ropes us is an almost forgotten art in Naval (lock s ards.

The present Ropers, at Chatham dates from 1785, although II, curlier building was in existence before that date, and meets the needs of Naval ships and establishments it, till parts of the world. The method of making rope has gone almost urihariged once the days of Nelson. that except wouiicn are now employed in some of the operations and machine,; spread arid draw the raw hcmnp, a task carried out hand a by by menu century and a half ago.

Review

Till: N&I:W YEAR produced Many all interesting recording. ill association with the bicentenary of the birth of NI iv, rt. Mans. of , his more familiar ',s orks hits e recems ed new draw your recordings but I us oumld attention to tus ii hcautmf,ml, yet rarely heard, si orks written for the church.

Professor Anthon' lewis conducts the Boyd Ned Orchestra and the St. Anthony Singers in well balanced ,recordings ssitt, performances of care and us ork'u are appreciation, Both litanies; the ''I itamlime tie \euuer:mbilis Altanis'' iii IT flat IK.243) includes extra wind paris and is m marked ad', armce upon the earlier ''I itamliad I.aturetamiae" iii I) K.t9). Jei,ifcr Vsrsami, Nine',' hsins, \\ilhi,m,i lie rbcru and George, Ia tiles are the soloists and tile cit., logti c ii umtiu he; arc: ()iseaui-Is re 0.1.. *;tx)8() and 5(X)85 respectively. us o ill: ill in g of pcrfonm,ia rices R osi iii ose run res mill pi, e emijo miica to miii mi y ;ill(] otter good ounmem, for the release, by I)ccca, ill the near fummuue of more of t hew happy operatic [titles. The Overtures to ' I lie Barber Pre-[ of Se', lIe'' and he Italian Girl ill Algiers' are played suit, jest and enthusiasm by the I ouidoii Phiilhiart,ionic Orchestra, conducted by Georg Simlti (I..W, .5207).

Raphael Kuhelik, tl,e distinguished (,echioslos uk ian conductor. ss ith the

Vienna l'hilhzurn,itmniie Orchestra. hits e recorded a p las i mig complete set kit the Slavonic l)ances of l)vorak.

Although rl,a ny us ill find faults us i ub points in one or two dances, this makes ill excellent set and 1 only wish I could recommend the performance of the overture to "Ronieo and Juliet" by Tcha ikovsk i, 'a hich occupies the fourth side. I loss ever, the L)vortmk is. I think. us ortli the niomiey (Dccci L XT 5079-80).

Let our Rtm ml Marine hands Ustcmi to tile illusic written for tile bands or Louis XIV. Ilere ('Iclcfum,ken 'IWV 91092) is a recording of extreme interest, the pIacd by ('ollegiunti NI ulsicuimil de Paris, of the uuiilitamy ni umsie of the lute 17th cemit tin , including nrarch,cs, fanfares and iituuuic for tiumipani bs Coniperim,. Lull , l'luilidor, NI omurdi and I alande.

The dunce band drum ru mimer in igh do well no listen to the ---Concert Arts h'crcuj ssion isis'' from America tie rforrniris ! ) a '( oncent for Pereui ssioii'' by Nhilhimmtut and a -Toccata for I'ercussioml'' by Chavez. The former %~oi-k is us on h more, in umsica II y but cannot eomrmpare with the third work, recorded on Capitol CII. 7094, hlertok's ---Music for Strings. I'erzuissiom, and Celesla" -this played by file Los Auigeles Chaiuih'cr orchestra, eonidumcte(h by Bs rmies.

GM,Nl.

February. 1956

NAVY NEWS

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TRAMPS ARIM.14D

"\Iic-ter Ika-kin.'" Flow often from the bridge have I heard that a ngrv mega phoned roar when enterins the harbour of 1-long Kong. '. hich ss lilt the possible exception of ones Ilome Port after a two years' commission, can be considered the most beautiful in the %,.tirld!

And just as often, have I hurriedly. pushed my sketching pad down the V of my tropical shirt and hurriedly taken ins. ;)lace for "Stations for entering harbour'' neatly sited between the Medical Officer and the Major RN!.

Days at .e:L with all tile time in the world and then to be frozen into rigid imniobi Ii tv, pencil twisting and turning in impatient lingers as scene after seene of intrinsic beauty pass before one' CL'S. Mc.stleck 'dodgers" Boatswain and Gunners Parties. II old Part v, messengers who normally find their duties too important for such an occasion, Set :ill these cause the Commander to be impressed at his sudden increase in complement when 1 long Kong I. reached. flow contented must be the Keeper of Raglan Lighthouse! It stands on a little island at the entrance to the channel leading to Flung Kong liarhour. and through the lovely inlet sheltered by green hills pass hundreds of Chinese junks, the most beautiful hand I stork of moan.

I long Kong is a British Colony and is situated on the South East coast of China. 100 miles south of the Tropic of Cancer. Its area is just

(is-er half that of Greater London. a mere dot in the s ast expanse of China. but a ttlut important (lot.

With the present Asiatic trend of 'Down with Colonialism" let it,., trust that the trade and information which passes through to the Chinese Cornniunist Government mill compel them not to try any funny business.

1 lie settlement was founded by British refugees Irons Canton in 1841 and ceded to Britain the fol tossing sear fly. (lie 'treats of Na uk ing whmieh ended the Opium War. The small peninsula of Koss loon which commands the harbour anchorage, wa. ceded in 1860 and the hilly stretch of country between the toss ii and the border of China. kitow ii as the 'Ncsv lerritoriec" was acquired out a 09 sears' lease in 1899.

Callant Resistance owing to the W,isluington Treaty of l')2 1-22, due It's', ii ss,is \erv little fortilied, and de5pite the gallant resistance of the local garrison and volunteers, it was easily captured by. the Japanese on Christmas Day. 1941. and occupied by them until August 15th, 1945.

1 long Kong is administered by, a Governor mho i' responsible to tile Secretarr of State for the Colonies in England.

It is said that "flung Kong is the Port and the l'ort Hong Kong." More skips cutter this bemLit ifut harbour annually than .ill). oilier port in the svorld.

Time climate is sub-tropical and of a titoit..'u1aI type. The port lies in

the typhoonal path and as erages 25 typhoons yearly. It was in September, 1937. that the port suffered its great blow by storm damage, when 28 large ocean going steamers were stranded, 1.250 junks were stink and 11,000 people were drowned.

Countless impressions cross my mind as I type this article. . . . Of a sampan propelled by half dozen Chinese girls in black silk trousers and coloured pyjama coats, with our own ship's name embroidered on a green flag fluttering on its bow, very dainty and dignified but very able, offering and giving their assistance to the protesting cable officer as the ship moved to moorings.

Sampans and more sampans, the harbour alive with them, sampans spssed from the shore in all directions. and in no time, sampans clustered round every inch of the ship. side. Papa sits on the overhanging stern, a long oar thrust beneath a chicken coop, Mama with babe on back (quite contented) propels a heavy looking oar from forward, and amidships a conglomeration of babies and aged folk, animals and birds; pots and pans: baskets; nets and sails; the complete liomg (and no rates or taxes).

Overcrowded City topping the mist covered hills, modern houses and hotels: homes for those who can afford them: buildings taking shape inside a web I.ing of crazy bamboo scaffolding on every available flat surface: homes and shops and i,usinss prerni.es for the two and a quarter tuilliun people - . . two and a quarter thousand thousand people! People everywhere!

Overcrowded buses, trarns,- shops. houses, ferries, pavements, roads, and a densely packed ssaterfront of four stormed tenement houses, sampans and junks dominated by two skvscraper, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and the Bank of China, symbolising the mainstay of Hong Kong commerce. Prosperity and squalor hand in hand. l long Kong owes its prosperity to free trade, its strategic location and its political security. Of its two and a quarter million population 98 per cent are Chinese.

With the dollar at Is. 3d. compared to the Singapore dollar of 2s. 4d. one can really pile tip the "rabbits." The shops are crammed sith silks and satins and merchandise of every description, and every street is cram

Wherever you

LAUNCHING OF NEW TUG H.M. Tug Confident

H.\I. TUG Confident was launched :it the shipyard of Messrs. A. J. Inglis Ltd.. Glasgow, on Tuesday, January 17. 1956. at 2 p.m.

The ceremony was performed by Mrs. Denis Rcbheck. wife of a director ('1 the company, and the religious service was conducted the by Reverend David Mitchell, MA., Minister of East Parish Church, Greenock.

1-IN!. Tug ConFident is the serond of a new class of Iss in-screw dieseldrisen tugs built for I-3M. Dockyards.

The first, H.Nl. 'lug Contiance, was launched in November. 1955. Accommodation is provided for a company of Sc'. en oflirers. twenty-two crew and a salvage party of one officer and eight men.

The length overall is 154 ft. 9 ins., and displacement (loaded) 760 tons.

med with shops. One can order a sandalwood chest and sit at leisure in a dark musty cellar watching it being curved by an impassive craftsman. chiselling away for hours in the dim light.

1 hen taking the bus to Aberdeen, a small fishing village over the hull. out still be jolted into an appetite. and you'll probably have a couple of charming Chinese children on each knee. But it's fun, the people think it is fun, and it is these funny things which make the sailor the country's best ambassador. And so to Aberdeen. A short trip by sampan for a few. Cents (unless you allow yourself to become sentimental over the dovelike eyes of tIme pyjama clad crew and then it will cost a dollar) to the floating restaurant called Yue Lee Tai (Peaceful Fish Profit), there in large glass tanks are fish of every variety, sss imniing freely. Take your choice: ssaLlu it being caught and cleaned: then sip tea whilst the fish is being cooked and marvel at the speed with s Ii ich the local.,; manipulate the stab

HOME FLEET EXERCISES & CRUISE

Jung pieces at the adjoining tables.

Should you have sufficient eneriy. then walk back to toss n. and wonder at the beauty of the hays and inlets ithu the reflection of masts and sails on the silky water. I'erhaps then the ferry to Kowloon (a ferry service which would put the Portsea -and Gosport service to shame) for an evening's entertainment at theatre or night club, but better still a trip to the top of Hong Kong Peak to see the million and one lights spread out like a fairyland beneath, of the town and of Kowloon across the crowded harbour. fly day or night, Kong is a fairyland.

You may see Naples and die, but to see Hong Kong, who w.ould wish to die?

long

TIlL I t( \t I- I cc: 'tllCsh

home ports 105% ards the end of the nonth for its spring exercises and cruise programme.

On January. 16 units tinder the command of the Flag Officer. Flotillas (Rear-Admiral R. G. Onslow. C.B., D.S.O. and three Bars), assembled at l'otlnd to test and tune equipment and shake down before sailing on Januii:y 20 in company with two aircraft carrier,s of the Training Squadron-H.M.S. Thcseus and I1.M.S. Ocean.

On January 19, the new Home FIccI (Admiral Sir John Eccles, K.C.B., K.C.V.O.. C.B.E.1. in I{.NLS. Tyne, sailed from Portsmouth direct for where the Fleet will be based un:il toss ards the end of March.

Ships of the Training Squadron, together with hINtS. Duchess and H.M.S. Diamond, were detahcd from the force proceeding under the Flag Officer, Flotillas, on January 25 to visit ports in Northern Spain, white the remainder of this force proceeded to join H.M.S. Tyne at Gibraltar.

Harbour drills will take place at Giirahtar and ships will prorced to sit further foreign ports and to take part in exercises. Ships of both the Home and Mediterranean Fleets will. take part iii combined exercises in the Mediterranean in March, beginning on March 5. Ships taking part will include the carrier Ark Royal, several Daring class ships, destroyers and frigates.

Ships of the Flume Fleet will return to their home ports by the end of March.

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NAVY NEWS

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ilave YOU a personal problem..?

ASK JOHN ENGLISH

Victory housing Kstale I AM in possession of a house on the Victory Estate but I shall he leaving the Navy in two years' time and am rather worried as to what happens when I do. Can 1 be given notice to quit immediately, or do I have to be found alternative accommodation.

Since I have lived there all the people who have left have gone to houses on other estates. I have been on a housing list in London for eight years but as it seems unlikely, that I will get a house in London yet, should I put Portsmouth's housing my name on list. I will Jose hoping for an early reply. tin steer: In reply 1(1 your query reof a house on garding your the "Victory'' estate. I understand i/ia: you took over the tenancy it bs'av made clear to you that you oilier would he expected to find (i('('OF?i IIU)(lOllOii when you leave the Service.

The Society will allow you i/tree Months from:: when your time in the Royal rs'avy, ex pin .5 to find oilier accommodation.

You cam enter your name opt the local Council list at any time, or your at the office in wife could call Clarence Parade. You should r A P.O. 2066153 which explains the oil Service personnel position of council lists.

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Reservist Pay I DON'T know if this should be addressed to John English or not. But I would like to know the reason why a private in the Army gets as much reserve pay, as a P.O. in the R.N. Your query about com'1 u.s tier: parative rates of pay in the Army and Fleet reserves is outside tit(, scope of this column, It is pointed Out i/tat alit! re,,iuneration in the R .l".R. R.N.V.R. is riot i/it' smile, and it (if,pears that the di lurch I conduit on.s of service in file it rmny and Fleet reserves must account for mmiii,:>' differences in rates of pay. I a,u. however. riot able to a,usis'er questions a pay and conditions of rest'ri'i.st.s'.

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dis:harge from the R.F.R.. I would like to know how I can (if possible) purchase discharge from the RN. I signed on for a continual service engagement of ten years, of which I Before I have completed a year. an 1 was engineering joined up draughtsman (trained). I was earning much more than I rceivc now, and I have a grammar school education.

The problem of how much it would cost does not bother me, as I would pay £200 to get outside again.. my father owns his own business and his income is about £1,500 a year. Please advise me as I do not want to do anything rash. Hope to hear from you in the near future.

In reply to your letter of January 8. 1956, the present arrange,,u'nt for ratings to purchase discharge require uue,i to have completed i/tree becoming service before years" eligible. I an: afraid that you will have to continue to serve for another two years and F do hope you will he able to accept this and to try and make the best of things. Ii is surely no worse [halt your National Service he.

Your Divisional tune would Officer and i/ic Chaplains are both to available and ready help 'o,, in every way possible.

Tit(, regulations on by pure/last' are in Q.R. and iI.1.

0863 and 0865 as amplified by if/V. 676154 and I advise you to ask your Divisional Officer to show you these orders.

You must appreciate that you have signed a legal contract with the .1 d,niralty and the ,,:ami,:ini authorities niu.st he able to rely oil the-se mci: is', and you will require a rio 500 for purc/ta.simig your discharge. Your case will not be considered its 01k' of "exceptional compassionate grounds--011(1 / think you should try and find another job offering you better pay and prospects as a -good and substantial reason for di.s'cluarce.

The amount of purchase mIll)?::)' reis approved discharge quired if your after you have completed three years' service ss'ouhl be £80. / do strongly advise you to sec your Divisional Officer or Chaplain. and please write again to me if there S anything moore F can do.

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The Submariners Annual Dinner of this branch, unlike that of most others, is open to the wives and sweethearts of members. dinner will This year the annual take place at Deal. 'rickets (I2s. 6d. obtainable each) are from the honorary secretary. Mr. M. T. Fowler. 31 Thornbridgc Road. Deal. Kent. The secretary will he pleased to answer any queries from those who intend to seek membership.

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February.' 1956

Reflections on Soviet Sport John Disley, whose official post is chief instructor at Plas y Brenin, the C.C.P.R.'s Snowdonia National Recreation Centre, is the British 3;000 metres steeplechase champion and has recently been named "Sportsman of the Year" by the Sportswriters' Association.

AFTER THE 1952 Olympic Games.

Chief Coach Geoff Dyson preached a sermon entitled "Lessons of Helsinki." It was a lecture he gave many times pointing out the reasons for Britain's fall off the gold standard, After last September's Britain versus U.S.S.R. match, he could well devise a sequel called "A Moscow prelude to Lessons of Melbourne"!

For as the statistical history hooks show. Britain was well and truly vanquished by 220 points to 141 points.

Russia taking twenty-four first places out of the thirty-one events.

The result was little different from what was expected in this meeting between the World's second athletic nation and the World's fourth power.

Obviously, with Russia just beginning to tighten her hold on the men's events as she has done with the women's, medals of any eoIou' are going to he at a premium in the 1956 Games. Even "King" America will he hustled along in the unofficial journalistic "point score ratings." Incidentally, the novel Russian procedure of bracketing men's and women's scores together is probably an attempt establish a method of scoring which would he favourable to them in the event of a straight match with the U.S.A. What a meet this would he A bad day it is well known that a person's impression of a place can he made or marred by a single incident. So many of the British team, in fact forty-one of theta, failed to beat the Russian second strings and had a bad day at the hands and feet of Vladimir Kuts.

Nina Otkalcnko and their red'vestcd friends, that they were glad to see the of shallower waters athletically back of Czechoslovakia, and the I) na lao Stadium and the Ki-enilin. impressions of Moscow and My Soviet sport are not so dimmed by "unfortunate incidents": in fact, an incident lasting 8 minutes 44.2 seconds made my trip!

A few were fortunate enough to enhance their reputations. Chataway ran his usual 4.700 metres and raced 300. Hcwson did much the same, toying with the opposition until the last half-minute of the 1.500 metres, Jack Parker established himself as Europe's No. I over the high hurdles. Jean Scrivens produced an inspired finish to win the 200 metres and Thelma Hopkins gained our one and only, field event win.

I was incredibly lucky, for with two listless seasons behind me, I suddenly found myself fifty yards for faster than in Helsinki, 1952, apparently no more reason than that I am a year older than last year. This to beat improvement was enough Vlascnko and also his listed World an Honoured Record, and to make me - British Master of press Sport version!

Dynamo Stadium Dynamo Stadium is an impressive place on a hot afternoon with 80,000 spectators seated around the very fast red cinder track. Lenin and Stalin watch the runners come into the back straight and the high banks of the terraces are topped with red flags. from the initial The proceedings

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parade of teams with its flower and speeches to the final relays were outstanding in org:tnisa-

tion. Event followed event with speed so , bewildering that to the athletes waiting in the viewless dressingrooms. the details of the match were lost-the only, obvious fact was that we were receiving a beating even worse than in the pre-war match with Germany in Cologne. One by one, defeated athletes returned from the track impressed by the finishing speed and strength of the Soviet athletes.

Reasons for failure \\,c were outclassed-of that there ss'as no doubt. But why' Many reasons can he produced and were produced. First, that Russia is a nation of 180 million, Britain only 50 million. This is a reasonable assunip' lion on the surface, but on reflection I doubt, because of the geographical size of Russia. whether Russian sport can reach as many prospective athletes as British physical education can. Secondly, that Russian coaches arc better than British. This I think is untrue: of all the Soviet coaches I met, only one, Korokov, measured up to our National Coaches, The rest seemed to rely, on the "hard work" theme alone. Thirdly, that training facilities are better in Russia. Here again I very much doubt it. Flying over Russia from Leningrad, there was no evidence of a track in every village, neither did the facilities in Moscow seem any better than in London. Remember, too, that winter ,,.now restricts outdoor work for many events. Fourthlv. that Russian get more time to train. Here 1 think is part of the anscr and more of this in a moment. Finally. I think that Geoff. Elliott. the pole-vaulter, had a valid reason for our defeat. He said that the Russian athletes really put everything into their efforts, they gritted their teeth, swore to themselves and concentrated all their energies on a determination to win. "Our chaps." said Elliott, "just went through the motions!"

I wonder if years of preaching that. "the game's the thing," "he a good loser," and "the important thing is taking part and not winning." has not built up a psychological barrier to winning in British youth?

The Russian Altitude Granted that the facilities in Russia are about the same as ours, the coaching not as good, why ;and hen did we do so badly? The main reason is without a doubt the Russian attitude to sport.

They regard their star performers in sport with the same reverence as they regard their prima ballerinas and leading sopranos. That is, as artists who not only entertain and inspire the public hut increase prestige abroad. Kuts breaking the 5,000 metre world record is as much a national asset as Olga Lepeschinskaya dancing in "I_c lac des ('ygnes." or Goa r (,aspa ran singing NI oia Ft S

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don't do it ourselves, we must expect others to make comparisons. I know this is true, because I know just how much our Embassies in other countries hope and pray that the visiting British team puts up a good performance, preferably winning. Because it will make a world of difference to their efforts to sell Britain abroad!

The top of a pyramid There may be little enough reason for linking success at sport with the rest of a nation's way of life. But there is a very close connection between international success at sport and a country's physical education programme. For Zi champion is not up in the air on his own. 'I he star performer stands at the top of a pyramid. and the higher he stands, the greater the base of that pyramid must be. That is to say, the country that produces the most champions must be the country that gives an opportunity to the largest number of young people to compete in sport.

I believe that many British officials in sport see this problem as I do, The rest are probably using the "we play for fun" ploy in much the same way as the "poor food" excuse was used to explain our losses after the ssar.

Crowd's technical appreciation The Russians take their sport seriously. The technical appreciation of the Dynamo crowd for Krivonosov throwing the hammer over 2(X) feet was similar to the acclamation of the audience in the Itolshoi for a particul' larly difficult jump in the ballet.

Failures such as a lapped runner were not clapped a Ia White City. lnstc:rd they were assailed by shrill whistles of disapproval, much the same as a theatre crowd greet a bad performance.

Soviet athletic officials, with no financial worries limiting their schemes or dictating their programmes, can arrange meetings when and where they like and provide training camps for their athletes. For instance, after the October Russian championships, all the likely prospects for next year were given the opportunity to comin pete the Ukraine, where the weather was warm enough for athletics until late November. Also thirty of the top Soviet athletes spent the six weeks before Christmas in China, '[here they underwent intensive training in similar weather conditions to that expected next year in Australia.

How do the athletes get the time off to do all this preparation'! Well, many of them are students either in Universities or factories. the State is always the employer, it can afford to he generous in its interpretation of time off, and in its interpretation of work! A professional attitude? I wonder if it is any more morally professional than the American University system of "you break the recordwe'll give you the degree"?

With this "nothing left to chance" "Queen of the Night." All three are with the Russian shossing that the Soviet way of life attitude coupled to do well, produces great talent and allows it to athletes' determination there is no doubt that the U.S.S.R. develop.

We in this country may say and will dominate the U.S..'\.. Hungary keep on saying sport is recreation and the rest of the world in sport in and not attached to politics in any a few years' time. way. And this is correct, as long as We in this country can only, slav in you stay out of international sport! striking distance by adopting a more Once committed to a programme of realistic attitude to our sport and to international matches, t)Sco, even if we our sportsmen.

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IT IS a pity that this career is so little known to men seeking employment, for it is an attractive one to anyone who can combine sympathy and a desire to do good with some power to lead and control. Prison Ollicers have under their care all sorts of people who present all sorts of problems. Inevitably, the control and training of these people has its full share of ditliculties and disappointThere are moments when the officer feels that his is a thankless task. But at other times he reaps a res ard so rich is to be more than worth all the trials and failures.

Times, for example, when some man responds gratefully to his help or advice, or when he gets news that some ex-prisoner. now in respectable em n plot men I, looks hack thankfully to the counsel he gave when the man was serving his sentence.

Routine work has to he done, it is true. Locking and unlocking. supervising the meals. supervising work and exercise, and necessary attention to in any details, occupy the working day fairl fully: but opportunities do occur fo himu to advise and help hi' prisoners or inmates. Moreover. ''Lxample is es cii better than precept,' and the ,onduct and hearing of an upright and unsellish officer is of itself a po erful influence which goes far to arouse the good instincts in the weak or foolish natures by which he is often surrounded.

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St en ss ho ss ish to he in Prisons and liorsta Is must he between the ages of 21-42. except that in exceptional cases men with long service in the armed forces or public services may be accepted tip to 441, years. \Vhateser then age, they must he ph sicall lit and not less than 5 ft.

7 in. in height. They must he British subjects and of high character.

Suitable candidates are inters iewed and mcdic:ills examined at a prison Itoi stat inca their horn". and those accepted take a three months course on full pay; fist at a nearby prison or Ibm stal. and later at the Imperial la in ing School for Prison Ollicer, at Wakefield. After they have passed the ti am ing course candidates become established Prison Officers on probation for twelse months. They will have a chance to say whether they have the q ualilicat ions which ss ottId lit them for a trade or instructor's

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Prison Officers either free get tecoinnnnodmtion for theminselvem and their families or s rent lloss mit c At most prisons they cm if they wish get mid-day nneals in Officers' Nlcses 1 t approximately cost price. tjniforinns and shoes are provided free except that at ltorst;mls ( )fliccrs wear plain j clothes and receive a clothing mIlOSS ' iii cc.

There are 84 hours of duty a fortnight, excluding meal times. Work is planned on , zi shift system. which saries with individual establishments; shifts are iii normally arranged twelve consecutive days of duty, followed by two rest days, in such ;i way that on Saturdays and Sundays half the stiff are on duty, while the other hilt are taking their rest days.

Most officers in.. called upon to work 1 certain amount of paid overtime.

The annual leave mlloss mince for 0111 crs is 18 working days. plus 9 days in lieu of the usual public holislays. Paid sick leave is granted , in accordance with general ( is it Service Regulations. .

The starting pay for mien Prioii OlIiLcrs is £7 17s. (md v, Lck I hi increases by Ss. at yearly intervals: until pay reaches £9 l4s. Pd. Further im;rcn1ents after 15 and 21 years service bring the maximum weekly pas, to LIP 45. 6d. hut there are pro' SPetcts of promotion to the following ,ra Principal Officer-£1o 6s. per week rising by annual increments of (is. to LI I 2_s.

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THIS untie of the sear breakdown are usually fairly busy pull' in ill sorts of crashed vehicles from the roadside. Friday. January 13 was no exception arid is likely to he rLmnnLnltnci Ld by it I ist two motor ists whose ears now lie in the writer's extensive repairs. workshops 111 1ntth cases the drivers " were deceived by nice bright sunshine which completely overshadowed the fact that the roads were dangerously icy most 01 the tlm .

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aliucs Second-hand '( " AS a result of the redit squeeze" and restrictions on hire purchase, there has been decline in ttmhi cm salues during the past few muon ths. I I a lest bit " of :ill have been the IresvLr cars which sire now .11 least lifteen cars old. whilst even st S ii small t. irs such is the is Minor have dropped heavily ilitt. his decline u ill no doubt continue for a seek or sin until the spring dennaind makes itself felt.

At the imn'nmnemlt. hossever. mn,n;mil. dealers with money locked up in old stock are too 1.il to consider offers on thLti 5. ii 5 and it 5L(.I1iS quite I .011(1 tulle to go h.ingiini hunting. lor the ow tier who wishes to part exchange his ear for something better. this tall ill values nmist he faced. All ot can do is to Iris e as hard a bargain as

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Chief Officer ('kiss I ---fl2 1s. tinne. A velvet touch on the steering ing. In the case of comprehensive per week rising by annual incre- wheel. accelerator and brakes is essen- cover many people are under the imtimI, and one should he oil the qui pressioin that because they pay a nnents of 7s. to £13 13s.

There are special rates of pay for iit& to check any skid before it has premium on a high value they. will he Works Officers (Engineers and lore- a chance to develop. The nethod of paid that arnnouknt if the vehicle is checking ;m skid. of course, is to turn written off. This is riot so, lit ;tctuit men of Works). who have Candidates practical the wheel tinss;mrdsthe direction of the fact they ssilt be paid the current knowledge of a trade or industry or skid. i.e.. if the tail of the car swiings mnnarket s .ilue as at the time of the who are qualified to act as physical out to the right the wheel is turned accident regandiess of the value stated training instructors or have had miurs- to the right. and vita' versa. However, on the IntiliCY or the preiiiuimn Paid. ins experience in a hospital or H.M. I:orces (or an aptitude for this work), tnn;my qualify for an additional allowance if employed in their specialist capacity. Those who have served an apprenticeship as bricklayer, carpenter and joiner, heating and hot water litter, painter and decorator, plunnber or other building trade may he cmployed on the works staff in which case they also will be paid a special / allowance. The allowances for these Sfl various posts are from los. 9d. to 26s. 6d. per week. / Stiff Courses are held every year. and officers who are selected to attend -'---", may qualify for promotion to the "assistant governor grade. In addition. ,officers may, if tncy, wish compete in the Open competition for appointment to the assistant governor grade which is held from time to time. Oin top of these special arrangements Chif -'1 Officers and Foremen of Works are -..................................................................................

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'I his resulted in his first appearance on the international scene as a memL .. her of the crew which won the ' European Championships for Great Britain at Macon in 1951. A sear later. " he got his Blue at No. 7 in the Cambridge crew. 'the 1952 boat race ssts ". the closest ever rowed in the histor of the race. In a heavy blizzard, "iii' the crews neck and neck for the entire course. Oxford finally ikon h). it

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Thes 011111pic first werit to Henley its it Lcande: the 4 creiv. where established they pi esent world record for the course. id overcame the A ut a 11.1 n Ol vm p tuew in the final. this %% its. howevci It. Clack, R.N. I,icut. '. \1. l-lelsinki sshere Great avenged at Britain came fourth to the U.S.A.. . rt of TO \IEEl Nicholas ( Unit 01111, one miht se. sscll take Russia and .'\ristr,rli.i, .

When the Royal Navy entered fin hint i ui Jergra dup . ate. One should no: ct his spontane- Henley in 1954. l.rcut. Clack was No 7 iii the \1111. and o us and r.t it dom sense of h urn our together with ( hristie. formed a pat: deceive tine, bosses Cr. as he has in Surg.'l .icut that proved to he he best in the fact achieved a it exceptional record eeks' prope: in the field of inten.t:inn:tI sport: a country '.itter only three ins olved l hey were t hii s selected ti record that must have training. at the I ut p c rep esen t in tell se and first aspired o ross iitg ( a tries at Vancouver. H oss ever. Ness to compul- Lea and, with two years' training be. as a welcome sorv cricket at \Vvclillc College in hind them, got home by a foot.

'I he difficulty of even getting two l94(. Lttel sshieh thice seasons fol. loss cd. and he captained the school people together for adequate training crew in his last year. has convinced him that intermit iona I On joining the Navy in 1949. and rowing is almost impossible in the for rowing. he Navy, hut having coached several finding no opport un it rugger for the Benhow XV in cress,; including the Cambridge cress l')54, he considers this less 1949-1950. when they were unbeaten, in At St. John's College. Cambridge. strenuous version of the sport more he rowed for the lady Margaret boat " compatible with his present service n club, winning his universit Mill cap Submarines. and being As is to be expected of so enthus(luring his second Clack lives spare man for the uitiselsitv crew iastic an oarsman. until it went to America.

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Boyd Trophy Awarded to jet Squadron

THE BOYD Trophy, premier award Home Station, in this the first British of the 1-Icet Air Arm, has been angled deck carrier. l.iciiten:int Commander Kelly sueawarded for 1955 to No. 806 Air ceeded Lieutenant Commander ( hilton Squadron. the first Naval Sea Hawk as Commanding Of1ier earls in 1954 Jet " Squadron to he for nted. and he remained wit It the Squadron "the award, announced from the until it was disbanded in November Headquarters of the Flag Officer Air last (Home), Vice Admiral ('aspar John, lieutenant Commander Kelly, an acrobatic pilot, took part C. IL, is ''for maintaining the highest in many impressive displays. individristandards of day, and night living, serviceability and efficiency throughout ally, and as leader of his Squadron. lie is a bachelor, age 29. and has been in the Squadron's commission in H.M.S. and for the excellence of its the Navy for 16 years. Formerly, he acrobatic teams and the brilliant mdiserved at many Nasal Air Stations and also afloat in the aircraft carrier vidual performances of its Commandi'heseus. He is a keen Rugby player ing Officer (Lieutenant Commander I). I'. W. Kelly. R.N.)." and has represented the United Ser( Squadron was formed at vices.

No. Brawdv Naval Air Station in Pem'[he Boyd Trophy commemorates brokeshire under the command of the work for Naval Aviation of ViceAdmiral Sir Denis Boyd. who, as lieutenant Commander P. C. S. Chilton, RN., who is now Chief Flying commanded lllusH.M.S. which s t r n k e s were Instructor at the Royal Naval Air truous from Ia ii nched against the Italian 1-lect at Station, I .ossiemou th The Squadron first ss cit I afloat in 'la rant o. It incorporates a silver model H.M.S. Eagle. and while in this ship of a Fairey Swordfish bomber and ";is took part in a fly-past in the Medit- presented to the Royal by the tcrranean when Her Aviation Company.

Majesty. The Last year it was awarded to the Queen ss:is returning from her Coinmonwealth tour. Later the Squadron Naval 'rest Squadron at the Aeroplane transferred to I I.M.S. Centaur. opera- and Arniament [stabExperiment tins in the Mediterranean and on the lishntcnn at Boscoinhe Down.

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THE l.Asr edition of this paper contained an account of a suiting naval n.j t i nut ss ho had been involved ,i \"Ci S foolish act tit taking and sIns Tin tus.i\ a motor car, the tit another person. which prlcrt had proved to be extremely costly and caused him to reflect upon his stupidity. Sonic readers may have regarded this occurrence as an isolated incident ss h i cli had been severely usutlt, so to place he cisc in its true perspective and to get a wider ot the offences relating to .ispeet the records were examned and from the details extracted, it ssas discovered that in Portsmouth during 1955. over ÂŁ780 was imposed in tines for these types of and in addition, the offenders were disfront for qualified driving periods :iinountiutg to a total of 63 years.

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Figures tend to he misleading, but the two quoted are suflicient to give a clear indication that the price to he paid for such escapades is hound to seriously deplete one's fortnightly, pa'. As it was also ascertained that of the 66 persons who appeared on these charges, the vast majority, were nasal ratings, it is reasonable to hope that readers will not dismiss this matter without some thought,

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immesluatel x% ith file problems of irl\tjriiiicc. it must he remembered that iniot ii r Conditions policies contain drivillp, sshich should aIss.,s he carelullv hefoe taking tiS en a vehicle.

Although it is a fairly extensively used condition in car insurance for the cover to apply to the ti" tier and to anyone driving with his consent. it cannot be said r iii to he a u'e it c i a I cond i lion. and in the cisc ot motor cycle insurance, usually the cover only applies to die owner, A check upon the conditions of any existing policy is, therefore. most important.and it should always he borne in mind that the penalty for driving uninsured can he quite severe. and incurs a disqualiflcation from driving, except in very, circumstances. The special driving licence can also become a source of trouble if drivers overlook the fact that licences cover groups of vehicles.

It does itot necessarily follow that because a licence holder is entitled to drive a ntotor car, he can also ride a motor cycle, or even act as a supervisor of' a "learner" motor cyclist, It often happens that a "learner' motor cyclist gives pillion lifts to his colleagues. and when this happens the law requires that the person accompany ing the "learner" must he in possession of a current driving licence. other than a provisional licence. to drive a motor cycle. If. therefore, when leaving the Dockyard in a hurry you see your bus pulling away from the stop and, at the same time, become aware that a ssell-meanting his motor colleague sitting cycle with "l_" plates up is on hand to provide a lift, it is better perhaps to keep the young lady ssaitiitg h' refusing the offer and catching the next bus it ni:iv prove cheaper in the lone run,

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Whilst examining the records of offences committed in connection with motor vehicles, it became abundantly clear that many offences are still committed through lack of knowledge of the law. A little thought can easily prevent offences. and a few points worthy of corn men t relate to certificates of insurance and driving licences. It would seen) that in cornnion with other members of the Naval from community. personnel time to time lout or hire vehicles for a variety of personal reasons. .'und are

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1arried OliaItc?rs

DURING 'Fill.' period tinder review most of its have enjoyed a Christmas holiday and this has undoubtedlssloss ed things doss n a little. Besides file many prospective naval tenants ass as on leave and unobtainable, the builders naturally had a less' days off and even the ;Administrative stuff had a short breather. Nevertheless progress ssas quite satisfactory. At the end of the year we were within a very short distance of the ceiline number of hirings allowed and the quarterly increase due at the New Year ssas very sseleonie. The numbers on the rosters decreased though it is possible that this may have been due to many putting off applying until they returned from leave. 'Iticre hits certainly been a spate of applications in the first half of January and the figures at the end of the month will inevitably show an increase.

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cell, to base os ereorne and during January it is hoped to 20 ness houses. occupy Building at Ross ncr and Fastiucy continues to ssell and progress houses should heconte available in the next three ntonths tile x% callicr provided is reasonable and no unforeseen difliculties des el op.

The contractor has started sstirk tin the 9(i flats at S'ta mshass and soon there should at long last he visible proof of progress.

A contract has also been let for a further 100 quarters at Gosport and the contractor %i ill start si ork on the roads early in February. There are floss- only two estates for ratings' houses %% here ssork has not started or arrangements made to (10 .50.

Building progress at the officers' estates has been satisfactory but there is likely to he sonic congestion on the rosters until more permanent houses become as ailahlc in the early sum ruler.

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I'll F \1 ON'FI I LY meeting ikas well it tended at the British Legion Ii Q., Salisbury, and enjoyed by all. After reading the of the tires ions t ss o itess iutcnu hers were proposed. sceondcd, and enrolled by the Association.

The Annual Children's l':t rt v took 14. After place on Saturday, Jan Lu:r r visiting the pauttominie at the Arts Theatre the children were taken by coach to the Assentibly Rooms for tea, followed by the usual fun and games.

Christmas and New Year (;rectrngs ss crc received. amongst mans others. from the Mayor and Mayoress of Sal ishu r%', the Bishop of Salisbury. and from shipmates at Bath, Bournemouth, 'l'ross bridge, Boscombe, a ii d m a n y other places.

Our thinks ssere conic ed to our Vicc-('ha i rnian (Mr. Phil Wade) for his visits to our sick shipmates. Several items of interest to our members sserc discussed at length and adopted.

Coal and logs were sent to needy members and to three idosvs of late members for Christmas.

The Association extend a hearty sselcorne to all serving Nasal men resident in the Salisbury district at any of our meetings sshtenever they are in the district. Meetings are held the first Monday in every month at 8 p.m in the British Legion Headquarters, Market Place, Salisbury, V.G.S.

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Royal Marines in Cold Weather

COLD WEATHER warfare training began recently for volunteer Ro :tl Marines making their headquarters in a N orss-egia it hut at ( len more Lodge, near Aviemore, in the Scottish Highlands.

I hey have already undertaken a week's preliminary training at the R.M. Commando School at h(iekleigh, near Plymouth. bringing tip to date their knowledge of map reading, compass work and cross country marching on Dartmoor.

At Glenmore Lodge, 1.100 feet above sea level, where they spend three weeks. they learn to hive and fight in the snow, the rudiments of ski-ing and the use of and special clothing weapons. They must also he prepared in to live snow and small tents in below freezing temperatures, and avoid frostbite and other cold injuries, Much of their training, under Capt. \1. J. It:ni,ley.

R.M.. designed to achieve the highest standards of physical fitness, initiative and military efficiency. is undertaken on a plateau of the Cairngorm range at a height tit' more than 3.000 feet.

Courses for novices continue until the end of February, when an advanced course ss ill begin. 'to gain knowledge of lighting at low temperatures, other Royal Marines ire this winter training in Norway with the Norwegian Army under more intense cold and tougher conditions thin it is possible to find in Britain, and also in the Canadian Arctic.

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Calendar Durham Branch.-Saturday, February 18, No. II Area Dinner Dance at Town Hall, Middlcshrough.

Branch,- February 7, Havant Branch Business Meeting.

October 6. R.N.A. Annual Rcunion in London.

Ashford (Kent) Branch.-Fchruary 10.

Annual General Wcllcskv Hotel. 7.30 p.m.

Doring Branch. February 4-Dance.

Star and Garter Hotel.

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They are available in a wide range of sizes The "Happy Bind" is the keynote so that most customers may immediately of the success of the Association.

Branches with live committees, avoidobtain perfectly fitting clothes, but where ing where possible the "Stag clement," tailored to measure clothes are required visits arrange regular social evenings, to neighbouring branches, annual outBernards provide a prompt delivery, ings such as visits to the Royal etc., and the Association Where it is not Rally and Reunion, whilst the prindesired to cash, a ciple of greeting the shipmate in the pay (5 ' street. enquiring re health, etc.. a account be credit may helping hand sometimesthe with the assistance of our friends R.N.B.T. for settlement opened where necessary. a kindly thought for the sick and aged shipmate who canby monthly Admiralty not get along to thc meetings to let allotment or Bankers Order. feel he is not all help him forgotten, to keep alive the spirit of comradeThe Bernard Bulletin giving full details of the answer is the more the and ship merrier.

Bernards comprehensive service will gladly Why not, then, give the matter your and some branches are already careful consideration. What is likely be sent post free from Head Office on ins this assistance. The Annual to face you on leaving the Service? have any little problems request or may be obtained from any General Meeting. dassified now as the Will y Annual Conference, has become a svhi.h would ease your personal feelBernard Branch. full day occasion and is held alter- ings if you had someone to confide or more in the north, south and in'?

It may he natively employment ORDER NOW FOR EASTER LEAVE London. The first breakaway from serious, but whatever your troubles London "S at Portsmouth in 1954 are there is the officer of the branch and Durham in 1955. and these are who will advise you and offer such now conducted decorously and in assistance as is possible without an' Naval and Civilian Tailors and Outfitters good fellowship. publicity. If then you arc already a Annually for some years we have member of the Association you will 6-8 QUEEN STREET, PORTSMOUTH Tel. 4403 had a reunion in London, and after feel much easier in mind in applying paving our tribute at the Cenotaph to the Association to help you along Head Office: 8ranthel at: CHATHAM. DEVONPORT. WEYwe have enjoyed ourselves first at the the road, but even if you arc not a MOUTH. PORTLAND. FALMOUTH. MILFORD Albert Hall and since the Royal member you will find the same willGRIMSBY. WETHERBY. LONDONHAVEN. Festival Hall was opened it has been ins help awaiting you.

DERRY. HELENSBURGH. ROTHESAY. ROSYTH, HARWICH held there annually. and what a wonIn a previous issue of the NAVY DUNFERMLINE, INVERGORDON, GIBRALTAR. ESSEX derful evening it always turns out to Niws a list of branches was pubSLIEMA & VALETTA (MALTA). LOSSIEMOUTH. have mislaid this. lished. but if he. you .

ARBROATH, ABBOTSINCH, ANTHORN, Telephone 880 The cost to the individual is a join- drop a line to the General Secretary.

EGLINTON, KETE. BRAWDY, HELSTON, Members of the I.N.T.A. ing fee of Is.. with a further 2s. 6d. The Royal Naval Association, 2 CORSHAM AND WORTHY DOWN. for lapel badge, rule hook and mem- Lower Sloane Street. S.W.1. requestbcrship card and an annual subscrip- ing application form and name and

membership was recalled for " service, but those left behind sorted things out and got going again. Service personnel home on leave be:arne interested and became members, and at the end of the war the position was such that the Admiralty invited the Executive Committee to meet reprcsentatives with a view to forming a "Royal Nasal Association" with the R.N.O.C.A.. is the basis for recruitmciii. Again lengthy, arguments with Admiralty assurances that they felt they could help the ex-Naval man if there was only one National Associalion. The term 'Old Comrades" being omitted from the title caused quite a storm in a teacup. but finally after realising that it was in our own interests. the Annual General Meeting of 1950 agreed to the title "The Royal Naval Association."

With branches throughout the courttry grouped into areas., each sending a to the " National representative Council under the of Presidcn:y of John Admiral the Fleet Sir and many Flag and Cunningham other Officers as Vice-t'residcnts taking an active part, the Association is growing rapidly. New branches are opening up and the prospects for a strong organisation are rosy.

Her Majesty, who is our Patron, has granted a Charter of !ncorporttion. putting the Asso:iation on a solid basis. £20,000 was granted its by the K.G.F.S. from the Prime Minister of South Africa's "Aid to Britain" for the purchase of a Residential Club and Headquarters, which has lower now been established at 2 Sloane Street, London, 5.W.l. whilst a further £20,000 h' the Admiralty from surplus Prize Money has been set aside by the National Council for the purpose of assisting branches in the formation of branch headquarters

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hand for the formation of a National under one title and "The National Royal Nasal Old Comrades Association" was formed. but after a short period the word "NitionI" was dropped. Starting in a small wv and working against many setbacks and prejudices the founders of the movemerit endeavoured to conta:t Naval men by advertisements in the Local Press and gradually laid the foundalion of a National Association under one title and the inter-mingling of Branches for social purposes with an annual meeting at the Union Jack Club to discuss the business of the Association. In its infan:v it is difilcult to realise that these meetings could he harmonious in the ironing out of the Rules and Constitution.

However. gradually. organisation hecame settled and running fairly smoothly.

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AREA TWO REPORT

THE SEVENTH Annual General Meeting of the Area was held 'n Saturday, January 14, again at the Naval Club in Bromley pleasant surroundings and convivial company. :The absence of the President, Admiral Sir Henry Moore, was much regretted because of his great interest in our sselfare, and the fact that there were two presentations to he made, S.IM. Gower the delegates present, but once again there were several branches not cpu eselted. Even some of the old formidibles were adrift, and I know of at least three shipmates who were present and actually on the sick list. Does this mean that old Fither 'rime is catching up on us?

No arisings from the lust .'.G.\l but ret erring to the of' the last general meeting, the I-Ion. .Secmc' tar on the reported progress made towards the proposed trip to the Con1 incnt in the summer. It 1. apparent that this can be organi.ed with little effort, if the branches support the effort!

The annual report front the Hon. Secretary was well received. and is to he promulgated with the minutes.

II on. Treasiner's statement of the accounts skits ciii rd v sat isfact or v. but we have again exceeded come isv some thirty pounds extra expeiudui re This was mainly on account of the meetings of the Area Working Committee. and considered well worth it.

S. \l - (3 odf rev, the late Chairman, on taking the chair prior to the election of officers for 19s6, expressed his satisfaction at the area's progress, but efforts must riot relax.

There ssere no changes of officers for the coming year, S. M. D.uv, of Welling, expressing the feeling of the meeting in his remarks when proposing S./M. Gower to continue office, S./Ms. 'rippett (Gillingham), Asprey (Maidstone), Steward (Hersham and Walton), resumed their office, and the working committee is the same.

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proceeds going Grand Fleet and Ships Funds. The pipe 'Catitcen Committee to Muster" was often made and enquiries soon taught me what the older shiprnatcs were doing for our less fortunate mcssrnatcs. Here was the comradeship which began in the service. The end of the war and the dispersal of the Grand Fleet set the problem what to do with surplus funds. and the answer was the formation of the R.N.B.T. (being a youngster and knowing little of the activities I leave this subject to ? more pen than mine) whereby these funds shall he governed by the Lower Deck for the benefit of the men after they left the Service and for those following on in the Service. and much good work has been done by these Port Committees (luring the years. but no cnzouragcrnent was given after the first world war for those leaving the Service to band themselves together as an Association to look after the welfare of the exNaval man. (The wisdom of this was evident years later by the R.A.F. when they sscre confronted with the same problem after the last war.)

We have all heard the story of the man who intended to carry an oar inland until asked what it was and there dropping two bowers and stern anchors after his discharge from the RN. But after a couple of years out of the Service the urge to know what was going on. what had happened to this or that mate, and someone who understood him. :auscd the ex-Naval man to look around for men of his own cloth rather than being in the British Legion which was predominantly Army, and so various Naval Associations sprang up under varying titles in some of the bigger towns, and liaison formed with the R.N.B.T. In 1935 others felt that the time was at

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AI'lIIR DEDICATING ourselves to j those who gave their likes that we flay live. the primary object of our Association is to perpetuate the corn-;deship ss hich began in the Service.

It? foster good fcllos; ship. re:ler servI.:c to one another and social a iioni's in etu he r .

Meeting an ---old ship" either during 01 after service is always a pleasant occasion.

In 1917 the writer was drafted to H.M.S. Agineourl at Scapa Flow after twelve nonihs' training a! Fastncv. : This was the first break up of friendships created in the Service and the new friends: fleessity making therefore. it was a vcr plc;is;int stirprise to find about half a (liven of my new shipniates who had been squad mates. rooni mates. etc.. which certainly broke the strangeness of the

there are sufficient members to commission a new branch in your home town.

We welcome your decision and will he pleased to know you as "one of us."

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Annual Corilerence. oral. hostess. 'the evening 'the replicit of the Slan(Lird Flearthe Cake made by. er*% trophy. Ific Chester Cup. %las S \I led 1 an I tickclI. ex-Chief I'ctiy accepted on IchR of the (illirglii i \ cook. hich adorned the top HrL ich ( or 11)54). and a prcscn'l t ion Oil table.

1 his was (it .t \%:LIICL %ih contents. was made shipinttc delegated a :t P1 is mCCtifl'. % ith ribald and S. M . George Weeks (late Hon .t I i-istiir). A hearty vote tit' thanks \I(I. iIflatks. () ---bake the cake." lie and the cake \LS recorded to thc Uromlev Club surpassed the )I the hospitably ifortkl t t this v. as a real %ork of art. The proof of the cake was in the eating, which was s:tii. all. Bouquets it) SM --enjoyed h

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11 llialc as our Skipper. namely I'cttv hills and IIJ'.\AiIS: IROt th tit' South Wales, from the OUteer Ie. Buitkr (ho is now on the lo \:l ("okvoIij hills. from the RU1it1S. stall). We )italic. With the 1C \or- CO-Operation ()t I)riting Coup \taIcrns. Gloucestershire. and - . \: iid vztrI1cs greet- hlhhul(ICI. k' It.tII hiiii at our head for ' At the dinner h htd to all " who are vihin (,it; . . . i!L 0 To c vc perform. present hcIti ci tSSt)CI.t ii1 .

I V. h tit,,. uce-I'rcident. SM IIrry, i(ILtV :n the R\Il Nt\ \ . and it, it]] to " ht ; clitjhL: inc mcmhcrs. Mason. t ILIC membership and o his '(It just dotihtftil Of g0d lady a nil crown tnarqtikit, had been a closets our true i!En and ideals. To the Iallcr brooch. This" ccrct . i surprise thc gti.I deLi skill I ' behalf of the say on Lhu .h Association. \(()lflL I1 :and t 'fl'' diflilLi ---Hand, (0 (I tflL.. and Out Rh.. tk suicI tile nio',i noble. h I r h_ i hcd ill 11; 'kIle i k uniil 2400 hours ,aid from Io ddit. tc oursLI% to itch t. ' Association t happy and rLnhai k'. heard the best evening yet. hich wc mid those dctls for All. MCP4BERS of the Scunthor; fought. the Iiiisbuiv Branch meets every, Prosperous New Year. 'tIi. _ouiirdec nobly died nt in lit his address. Sir John Edcktcn Branch, R.N.A., wish to extend to all : the lust Sunday, in the moiilh. seIfl h life print high sounding.

1(K) hours, and every. Monday at spoke of the influence wh:h could shipmates ashore and afloat a vcrv itself it i cr ' nde ()flth simple just the 2tXX) hours right type of youths' hearty. greeting. and rn t all Branches excepting the Monday 01 III1 LI \ RI itih s t of lift. In our ) those who had oriiplckd their of the 1& N A grow even closer and the first following Sunday, u Ito 1, iiit I o I( - P Sill , and returned to civil life. stronger in the coming year. and tog shutnits visiting ship- :I"' -Coinradeship all is so easily cxcmud dt to example, h.

May we forward our special Branch " tt_S UI extended S h t r\ _ r t litucd It) t unity of Purpose if not if t4rituh ncss which i of our ,fln(u i Birth large extent the net_ II Is ideas -in t st itiiih k. It lads rd the di "--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Party, held in Branch I I "I. ;it I he . to all out- obligations. Patriotism. wet I glad to say that ( omet Hotel. I)cccrnber 5.

KI who on (;d\ earth has greater right A sufficient volunteers of the right type : \e were greatly honoured by a vkit I' " than e to vaunt our countr\ \ forthcoming from the south of from a lady dear to m.in" thousands " L''" iced hirihdt cake. a surprise Achievements. who stood ZiIOI1C this U ensure that the oung of sailors cvcryherc. namely. "The I ion' St r. Kirby. occupied a :tiid undeterred. As to comradeship: gil O today 0 .1 V. Js d' gtd as ever. I zid In vIi i te.'' of I)urba ii . S. A . A s% ho but c can k ii oss that iu:igii i Ii- P 01 ii I I1CII I Pt)5! I Oil Oi t he top ta hie s;js piitd to Mrs. pcrson;d triend of thc Branch Chairwhen the Altoii hi.tnch ot the Royal Ki h " 9tt :efl sCfls. )1 SeLlritY iii 1)eillt flCI ill rcolutl,u 01 her -opera- :niii. ho irringed for her to attend. hers of a ship\ couiip.iny. who but we NisaI Association celebrated the corn- t hL \L ir is s is i surpri'c to dl hut tin. i. ti ith t hs ' In _\ ci Iflh)V gUst sht PktiOil ()t tht.ir in itigtiiil _ . H.ili. I iiiI .he Shipri ili. ( nirnittec.

I iI()i1)r ir rnemb really means. As these ideals stood us (ii11e1 held at the VVhIIC Ii;tit tiotel . .1L" of th1 I In. t ids in \Vhit (iLII&htLd (Is htILiI IlL (III I i 1(1 t'. in sui.h t,(n)d st id in the d irk da) s RpOi tS prc id he.u JistLd III iii itli c4nn. of htr old I is ollrlti.s siittd titi tilt, tin. s LOhilt, stios L(i th It of L(lIItlILt L III th nOt 1(1(1 I, rovid th rig Mrs. , and cser by one " sas piascd ith the " s thriving Hobbs I I is 5% ithin the power of the Ifleill- the (fllee.IC -td hIdlieh t which foliossed. g ' '' ' stfl1 -(S I).s.

Adinirtl Sir J b:I":t1ip of our Asticittjon. both is I Our g(It.sts included our hunn I II(LIf ti -.11 st \% is diiiii ii Sr 1 IIIdIs iu us itid oIicLtI%LI to tU ik Iroi I)oncister atni lincoln htp I.teI'ii ..tn(I othcrs sho urin -h %Vh it I h the R.N.:. all that w nould sish it John I " ( tht.

'PP' hId in ni on of tilL bc ii Srs n.e tti1d IIIL I(ItLd ( ipt A W S s to h. Jo t think c t. in s tLr ins of Iu ttiOfl inLludIn. . \ I' 0 N md ' " hr iii h ) (II ( R .. . trt.sIduiI th r itt I.hIII(, r I . th tt h ( )ld ConteroptiNes. (di.

I I)erek-Joncs. l)r. world )hL :% er kiioss ii Ihe SCI vi:: " C iiitl'tered &ncI 2(W) gIIeh. niuch luuuih (di. I'irk. Cdr. Ikit i)lII.C(l ;icros J%SHFORD (KENT) the PaIloramzi of the delight f Pop." m!ine Host. lLle. \lr.

R. ( ockcriil (letiring I ' i of sshieh history ptth gloly. .ilong IR.\ I IRN.\l. (Rl I I l\(S tt \'VC CIItlOs .1 r)tlotograph of " file :tI! those ssho s'ould live iii freedom trod. h1ilIl) chztirui:iui) ..\lr. l. (,. I.. l-loe in %\tlitc" ziiid ()flieiaiS. hoping Ken t hr;aIleh treasu rr &nd \ I r. \V. Sl1(Pt1lteS. coIning ! zmdY i.t'Ilfor(i tve. a nd trod lea rlesslv. a long svh ich 01 OI(C. ( hr.in :h bring hack ilippy Inenn)ries rt.I r . kingsidc. ( atch Our hc:s inS line. I t il1i . e ss cr to I rcI(i jLt h plolki t I so " ' N iss. e s 0(11(1 hike to sii ice tO tithci s. ;LIKI & LIIg \\ h idl p.i II \ hi ih s I I F:,ithiisi,i :iiitl (oiifidence In. Br inLhl ss i sr Ph. to fill th ill tin hr icc s. ill 5051 tor sour irm. id br t'l tillim. \\ . oh thL Ro ii III u tilt. tiist Sm. (I S ILtI ..p Ill % Ill hlL tiL.LctI)fl mIf tin. ( onhmnit t.r old ' tPm.r , is s h is _ I glorious kg ic to prc s IlL tih. lr IIlLh \i r \toi OI1L 0 Ill ikc I ilL I id ii \ hik. in srs oh hlIuls tL shIPIfl tb. srsL (Ill in 'ui (t)I1II LdLshIp fl our s id th ii iii th._ ppc ir iii s hiVe ccrtmItliv been iippemlimIg Il ()iII" I loulor.Irs heIllh'Cr of tile Bramicii and oiduiiary (lCC1)t '5lV of life. iii our that the branch sis well aiid trtil' lit hu.r nith, iI R N \ di irs thLL I (St fell iiionth \ 1Cm h iiiIi. totthr to pit LI \. Ill spirit I mumn.hd tiid th it its Ct)IllTl1n loll s hich she signed ttdmlli Ii I Sir Al hert I . I''IIIIl joined h:idge. After of the tlles deck , shall assUille svotild be t long. happy rId (ltrcstIlk.. \ I I' ' mild n t jroIlltl\ \'Isitor Book lc ii our tiit th it it Is mliii P ist tlories %C cLkhr ite ing \lnhn.ishmp h1. s id ii id r?ident.

I 0 conclude. I :1111 sure all ss ho . iilercased during thc year by thirty!t is eteirial glories we forever keep ttclldei.l hen caine our fir'1 I )inner and enjovsd the Cilteit:iiilfllcflt in the lorefion t. eigh t to a tot;il of tift"-thice: iiid .111(1 ilsii tile "big eats .' for which we l)aiice zit the ( '(iIit hlotci.' sIlkhl Ill IhC huhl tIIh sahhc of South iii(l tiihute to the enthusiasnl and ' ' grii t success : 111i11% nO ta hie t h.iii k i I I oIl r I .mdic (o111 in i ttee. oii lideilce I f the it U ndcr-mneui hers :is . 'a Ics. sve ha 'c i n our ii u in hers, ship,\Il(f il)%S' i1li y s crc presen t . I tic lud ing Si r C extend to an itt i te ' 5% ii 0 hid t he coti ra ge to he s°ei I as t o t h e conlill i I tee zi mId olhicit I s people Ritchie. . R.N..'\. inciuber or crving member th i,ranch. Attendance thrnmghout : J4111e5 Ritchije. Bt.. and .1 .ad Illilici itiii sailors. (lCD srho had ( hii II(i bs. ill the district at any tinle.

A tehegrani (11 good ss hic ss as rekno ii the hell of depression. and yet . the sear htd Iveriged 75 ;er cent it Le I s'ed from I I. NI .

1 he Queen Itld " corc.!.i.m I in vilat ion to OIl r iCCt i ngs.

St Ii I Id I t here cou Id hive been someC()iil Ill it tee i (1(1 geTic r.i I flleet ill g a ml r.id evers out by çnir President to tIle ileid liit iitd List Fhurday felt thic this ,iu'uicd sscll lor allied It thing soise. and ssho hlive .i\embled COmZitl .flo thier flew lilOmitil. tahI,II( I I to t he call ol conl!'adeshil, the hrillch.

I fUrther nlention our first N! WI th in the R .N A In the q uiet pcae lhe chairnian. sl r. it . ( ii.ke:i I I. sm1hmat. to OIfle alongside s ms (ztpt.

Pa rt for rem hers' chill)on i Id I acm t rc. t emuem ired by so : ( hi ii t imla of t he Co t ss&ihil t hcre .i c t h ise svh u Oil II - I Ii IZ t (I iilt! ress t he iii cc t i ng. si id " dren " Sit -three children attended '' a tile terror ot the 1 knoss lithi the IllJlCsI\ " uI tli s:ts. thil lie hid emine ss i th a Prepared 9 i grand tea and received a I3*t in the .tlantic. (l.id and proud : and had ZIIid the wect serenity of the country- I speech but. after listening to the htm iJ' Ilrsnt from S mt t to ii m i. S ou Skittn.r Shilnlati . idm_ in our towns iii our mndijstri ii sptLLhs mn.nk hs our Pm i.I(tl..I1t ( ipt Our fortnigh t iv meeting L iida y . let hei t ( 'ook . our only Lile ?slenihcr. cities. ih' cone. prcnidly. to nlect IIl(l th (ii hinloui. gIIet i II I ri I Si r J ohii Edeistemi , he brotighi t a n ot her s1Irpri.t.....Sit ipnia te I Iii (1 k li i I I concerned. ! roni a I I s; il k s of I i Ic. i n a Colulnoil - 1 UAS1 ilON I) Vice-Pz'e.idcnt 'I I lasIlt ideal. Vc are from lime to time able thought that his speech was tiow in- Ihirhing. (tt) Branch. caine arId our so he s ould ahtiiigside. hCl1) less fortumiate idctiti:tte. therefore shipmates rely !' on his illClflO held by ali in sIckile-s _i!ld adveritv. quietly and to icciil iti&l recapture " very hltp;) evening ssa aiW as he is in the distrlt for a NOTTINGHAM Soille hort without lauding our eliorts. for truly of the incidents which he has we hclicvc that it was never the police thought were worth leIii stiy proniised to tie ssith us on illheriiig. \()RkiN(, of the Branch the 27th of this IllOiithi -our nc\t . t he (.ha i of the Roal Navy to iiiake capital lie ti;I dc,ilt ssith the foriii:itioji of i ml ' rnlalnhip (if Shilnla te uuiet i -Sil Collie a ug Ion g and lii s e lromii sha t i t con si dere(l it s hounden t he iti.i uchi . i ii ss hich he rcca I I d hos RILlloIl h is hmt s st.. iddur Iilotiicr jiills LSUiinL S' ilii horn (hitS mud iii onir idLhttl ti uly s irtuL thm_ Hi iiich fimntls ssi.r. st Lrt(l l) I \% c have enrol!ed tort'-nine has its t)wu) rcwird 5(5 bottles of beer provided by SI r Our Brinch A.G.SI takes ilicc on new til old isso asso i iii. mi.tihcrs I i id i.

I IhL\ 5% i ibm irs 10 it 7 O in tin. . I iii1(I IL III IIIII \ i. irt. gross mug iii strcrijh from iiii four issoi..i iti. 1111.111 1sS ss hit.ii SSt. thi. ss iiuiir lltitm.l rfLisiit, to cliesley d is to d i V' h4s . done s ll Iccpt ' ii.ilcSS ed their suhscrit)tiiiis.

111(1 to have a full 'L iheni oii each Lint il hoPe : atid as was eser the case svc Call do stil I (i:casuoii. tin.il ly coillPlciIiellt irt -ts 0 full .ind one issocitc t forget. siiipiiiates. its otii liii tli hic iiisistcd iha t they be accepted. as iif IlK ill i c I S and twelIsI: !)et icr I .ei us all put siiil grca Icr clIori ship. h da too then ss ., had y. . suflicient funds to in to our idea I. Es cii my siIuI)lc aiithi niiks os r the age of sixty-five who Ii1(S Area 2 AGl. C i'Lit ol harhitir uiidi it Hromks bias come our oss n moe that if we each brine I. 0 lot p i subscriptions ssi_ h is. i !ilaie tchl md Loll. list 1s iturd t tin. 14th it inunhei ship of i) and seven :mssoin ju I o un.ss mi.mb.r si. sh ill sk iliChi I ssas proud to lie the delegatc He recalled the evening (if 0U has e doubled our numbers this time tt_ )i\hers I ully i,aid up on in th Amid iii conclusion I ss ould hike tilt December next year. It is our Association-it is iugu ration. ss hen coilipaily T uritt_ cutatise uitlili thank our very northr Pilot shij)mate yours - and for those who have riot \l r. I egg, the rep tIi. .ir our R.N.B.T. " -I.Q. appointed to perform the rem vet joined ii is sours for the asking. pcn. Imimu Asprey. of Maidstone otd ()Ihicci hiprim it. H I iiltOfl 2 Hon Sccr. t irs for his .uid lilci. in h umtmmn mud thi. s.d " ir md ss. ii. iskin ou to do lust that surmiiiitti.d ttiiiii to tho t)j) ss ii.d for ss h it s m.d in Ltdrflits hrmn.in. our er iii s ikl au iii. id.

R\ I ofkr to ill shipm mk.s i hi. iris ihoth LfllLi luck I oin Ii 'iii in mn ill ss.loom.on bUt mlf 01 thi. brmnchLs j.i mitts ni ikuii. itotal of £33. hi h flies, evenitially did 'li No. 7 Aica to any. %ilio may, be in se hav sent a little l.ite but. nevertheless, very I. C. lt'RR.\V, (hiairmatt. ll11ur ?it' çunds our and ti: sicinity. our crriorv ntoumtt .i-yst,A%.th to Cite]lie %:aid thal he was " lenhani. and you tilay bh l(sh3d ensure publication in foll,w pkms.dmnd.d h iSt [o S( ial mlo honour Admit hid month's should ing paper cops tion iiii1 o1r 50 dili,Cfltl, been ;able to and attend. he alla, mate fair the success of the As%ociation.

George Lee, have been held be to hand bs' the 21st of each moved a vote of thanks to our Pr.-ieflhit,: God bless, and the best of and scry dent. Capt. A. W. 8, Agar. who he month. pIeamitthcy'havc RUCK TAhick. said had beena tower o strength to A YLOR. Pdrtmes went to Scarhorotigh on

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Vi lot Stiiidi . ltl_ick iiol !!uIuiii,ition si cek-etid iii Septeimiber. and another week-end iii October to 1_tmndon for the Associ at mu Rally a rid Reumi ion at the Royal Festival Hall.

Iii September it was necessary for 515 to hauige our 1 leadquarters, after many sears, amid new headquarters were oliered us by the Nottingham Orchestral , Society's Social Club, Burton Buildings. Parliament Street, amid ise are still maintaining our own in atteitdimices.

FIoever, looking through the records it is regretted that certaimi "billy-dos" will have to he sent out rentiuidimig some of our shipniates of their forgetfulness in I aiIm ii g (0 renew their meni bersh ip.

'I he year closed with our usual ( hildicim's Parts. when the shipntates entertained severity-live children, and to s imid up the year we held a supper at the Headquarters prior to the usual soiah evening, and we ssere very pleased to see OUF past president.

Lieut.-(dr. C. 1. M:mckness sith us and looking far better in health, and we all wish him a speedy recovery. ho zml I sers i mig personnel home on leave ut Nottingham. we imivite you to iii'' on us any ''drop Friday s heuher or mull on are a shipmatc. a ni ha se a jol I good es clii ii m. i .w.r.

HAVANT Ii I i PR I SI h)F NI' uI Ilav.mut Itranch. ,'ohmuir.iI Sir I I.trold iturmomigh.

K. ILl'.. I ).S.( ).. tmiiik the ('hair at their .\uiiiiimh (jeneral , Ieeting on Ja ii ui rv 3 . '1 lie t ss o V ice- ltmresm oIii js .dmiiir.iI Sir K e n c I iii (reighiton K.B,I:..M\' 0.. Li',, and Sir, A. ss crc also Hurling. present.

'I he lion.

Ireastirer ss.ms able to e p o r t that the ha lance in Branch futids ssas sliglitI higher than it had been at the List :iiuiu:ml General Sleeting. lie made it kmimmssn th.mt the paidup miieinhershiip ut the Branch during I o)55 had been 47.

It ss as olecideol that the past year s Ch:mirimian and Vice'('hairiiian would take over each other's appointments during the New Year. but therc were sitltei ss ise fess chiaumges in the Branch C'uinmnit I.e.

A mtuiiiber (if Active Service and mit hici meniii rs. ss ho had not been a file to at tend fleet ings for a mont hi or ss o. ss e r e particularly welcomed.

Aetise Sers ice personnel and niembers of ot her lira nciies of ] he Ro a I Naval ,ssociation can be sure of a welcome at Bra nehi SI ccii ngs a mid at I lie ir meet place (1 lie Black ing Dog. West St reel, I 1.ms a mitt. he t ceo nice I imigs. It ill a ssist t lie proprietor to iecogn use R o a I Na s.ml Assoeim lion item hers if ssill wear their badges sshienevcr thme kit his house. they 'I lie Ii rst Quart ci I y Bra itch Cii u rch Parade I o o k place in St Faith's ('ii u mcli tin Li mm mia rv 8. Those SS Ito ss en si ith the flrancii Standard were disappointed that this was not better a It e 0 d e d, particularly as special Pmzm) ers were said for thosc who go doss ii tmi the sc.m in ships, and Hymiis sselh ktioss ii to Sei S ice personiiel were eiitisen.

Siiiiie members of (lie Branch were guests at time local British Legion (hritmas Parties and ssere very svchl cii tert,m med.

Havant Branch Vice-President attended a meeting ot the Ashford Branch and reported that he was most imiiptessed by their intereslimig collcctiuii of sous eiiirs. lie si as gis en a very wa rio sm elcome hi all at time ir meeting,

1956

NAVY NEWS

It is feared that Mr. S. Stretton, FAREHAM MAIDSTONE HALLING (KENT) WELLING Chairman, because of further and WE HAD our A.G.M. on January 1, THE POOR old secretary missed the THE FOLLOWING is a brief history more onerous business responsibilities, WE HAVE now passed another year and elected our new officers for the boat in the January issue, and there of the Hailing Branch. Originated in will he unable to continue. of membership of the R.N.A. and The removal of Shipmate W. look forward to see the Association forthcoming year, and once again I should have been much to write February. 1948. by Mr. W. Friar, Mr. must report that we have a very about. Maybe he was busy round the B. Hide and Mr. H. Arnold, it was Boshier from Mitre Inn to Railway gain more members. efficient and hard-working committee Christmas Tree, or knocking off that accepted as a fully formed branch of Arms, Basingstoke. will probably During the past year we attended the R.N.O.C.A. later the same month mean branch seeking new meetingtinder our President. Surg.-Capt. Vey. goose of his! the Worthing Branch R.C. Dedication The festive season was certainly a with Shipmate E. Long as secretary. A place.

Shipmate Baker was elected to the Service, and the R.C. Union Rally at chair, and once again our old faithone for the Maidstone branch. Standard was soon purchased and As a decision from as many mem- the Festival Hall. Our friends at Sidful, Shipmate Wassel, was returned and it was all managed very nicely, several more members joined the bers as possible would he helpful, a cup attended one Social in December. unopposed as secretary. Shipmate and great credit is due to all con- newly-formed branch from Chatham, large attendance at Annual General We have visited Sidcup on the occafrom whence the founder members Meeting is hoped for.

Gomcs retains the responsible posi- cerned. sion of their Annual Dinner and also tion of treasurer. A pleasing feature The success of the annual dinner had also come. The Standard was for two of their Socials. was the election of Shipmate Maugel is known to all, and thanks to extra dedicated in Hailing Parish Church in We held our Annual General Sleetas social secretary, a position that has efforts, the expense was bearable this April of the same year on an excepins on Sunday, January IS, when we been very hard to 1111. and 1 feel that year. tionally cold and wintry day, which BANGOR had a very good muster of members. with the support of our branch memThe Children's Christmas party was however did not deter the members, bers. he will make a huge success of also a great success, and letters of or their wives and friends, from being TWO OF our most popular annual I must say that the s p i r it of this the job, and we can all look forward thanks for some of the youngsters present, and the church was crowded. events have taken place since our last Branch is of the highest quality. We to a full-scale programme of social was sufficient for the gallant sub- From the start the branch's H.Q. has contribution to NAVY Niws. They arc have the solid core of old members events. We had our children's party committee, who worked so quietly been at the Five Bells, Hailing, by the Christmas Children's Party and with a sprinkling of younger ones, and we do hope to get more voting memthe kind permission of Shipmate W. our New Year Party, on Saturday. January. 14, and as and efficiently. have quality usual it was a fine affair and everyIt seemed an extra strong muster Friar. Since its inception the branch The first was as successful as it has bers so that we not only body had a wonderful time. Our lady at the A.(;.M. on January 9. and very has made good progress, keeping a been in the past, and our sixty young but quantity. members again proved what a great pleasing indeed to enrol three new steady membership of thirty to thirty- guests enjoyed to the full the games, This year. in Mas', this Branch will asset they are to the branch, and members at that meeting. The great- six shipmates, and a varied and well tea, and visit of Santa Claus with his have been in existence 21 years, and earned a great big "Thank you." We est pleasure was to have Admiral supported social programme has been bag of presents. to celebrate this occasion we arc holdalso appreziated the kindness and Selby back amongst us after his maintained. The Annual Dinner to 'The New Year I' a r t y attracted ing a Celebration Dinner and Dance which members of local branches arc support given to us by the "Cams wanderings abroad, and the feeling nearly 100 members and friends, and at the Embassy Ballrooms, Welling.

Alders Social Club." and the hard of the mess was seen by his election invited is always well attended, and a really splendid that members of local troupe of artistes We are hoping work Sir. Scott and members of his to President. to relieve SM. Bob the children of our shipmates have gave us one of the most entertaining Branches will accept our kind invitain their turn been invited to Chatham be committee put in to make our enjoy- Yaxley after a spell of four cars. nights we have yet had. After the tion to attend. We w o u I d also ment complete.

No change to the officers of the branch's Annual Christmas Party. show, supper was served, and then pleased to welcome any, member of Of course we are only a small year, and the secretary was unable to Trips have been orgniscd to the dancing until 2 am., when the Dinner and play- the R.N.A. Details of this branch, but we are sailing along on give his job av.ay, even with a bribe. Royal Tournament, etc., and all mem- ing of the National Anthem brought Dance may be obtained from the a very even keel, and if all of our 5.;51. May carries on the good work, bers attended the Reunion at the to an end our party. We should like Hon. Secretary, Welling Branch. omc along occa- and with such a grand effort as the Royal Festival Hail in 1951. During to express our thanks to the Social shipmates could Wishing all Branches the very Best sionally I am sure that we would have Christmas whist drive, which fetched the eight years of our existence, sum- Committee who did such a fine job in of Luck. a very bright future. We hold our the mess a sum 01 seventeen pounds, mer outings have been arranged to organising the party, and to whisper TOM KING. meetings on the first Wednesday of he doesn't look like being replaced. Ramsgate, Hastings. Eastbourne and "Please repeat in honour of shipmates Broadstairs.

'These and all other functhe month at the "Golden Lion." One or two new faces on the comof H.M.S. Bulwark," whose arrival in High Street. Farcham. and on behalf mittee, and every prospect of another tions organised by the Social Com- the near future has come over the We mittee have been much of our Shipmate President. Capt. Vey. progressive year. enjoyed.

YEOVIL grapevine.

Chairman Shipmate Baker. and ComIt is the hope to he seeing more of have also made an annual trip to the We have said before how very much Kentish and have atmittee, we welcome all shipmates. hop-gardens, The our chummy branches this year, and report from the Royal Naval we look forward to visits by H.M. Dedi:ation Ceremonies at Cheerio, and the best of luck to all in the mcansshile Maidstone sends tended and a very hearty welcome Association, Yeovil, has had to be held Ships, Chatham. branches. (iodalming. awaits all over until our next issue. fraternal greetings to all branches. Ashford. serving shipmates of the S. W. SMITH. Sittinghournc and Vclling so, al- "Bulwark" when she arrives. If and all shipmates. of any though only a small branch, we get those shipmates should chance to read around. this, may I. with the Editor's To bring this short report up-to- sion, extend an invitation to permisLEWISHAM LOWESTOFF any of CANTERBURY must mention our Annual date I information of any kind, The Branch annual general meeting AT THE Annual Dinner of the CANTERBURY CALLING. As this General Meeting which was held on you requiring or who would like arrangements made was held on Lowestoft Branch, the Chairman. is our first report in the NAVY NEWS, January 13-and a very good muster for Wednesday, January 18, anything, to drop a line to our and the election of officers for 1956 H. Dodwell. of the it our President. spoke and lost contact with was.

Unfortunately Shipmate having Hon. Sec., who will see to it that you took ceased Commander Gardiner, O.B.E., R.N., place. Results as follows increasing membership during the year Branches since the will not he disappointed. and welcomed the R.N.R. Skippers publication. may we send greetings to Rid.. was unable to be present, but Chairman : W. F. Faro (re-elected).

Finally, here is the address of our and other ratings of the fishing fleet, all Branches, near and far, and hope was alongside at our previous branch T. Haslett. Treasurer Headquarters, where a cordial wel- Vice-chairman : some 50 of whom had joined the 1956 will see a tremendous influx to meeting. As expected the existing come awaits F. Winch (re-elected). Hon. secretary who any shipmate may a s s o c i a t i o n during the last tsso the R.N.A. As usual we still main- officers went back en bloc with the visit Bangor. Royal Naval Association. R. A. Davis (re-elected). months. tain a steady, speed, nothing in the exception of the chairman, Shipmate Branch, l6a Queens Parade, Once again we were honoured by the Bangor Dr. J. D. D. Bossscll. Acting Presi- way of a steam trial though.

Friar who, owing to other commitBangor, County Down, Northern presence of our president, Rear(lent, said that in Lossestoft there were We held two successful dances, one ments had expressed his wish to stand Ireland.

Admiral J. Figgins, B. E. very few families that have not got on Christmas Eve, the other on New down. Shipmate Hide, who had preheld the office, as was soon some connection with the sea. It was Year's Eve, both of which were a viously right and proper that such an associa- financial success. apparent, to new members, was tion should flourish here, and by the Pleased to report our relations and elected in his stead.

So with everything at Hailing on an hard work of the originators it was close co-operation with all local now undoubtedly the premier cx- organisation has been maintained, even keel and all members looking Serviceman's association in the town. throughout the past year, we also, for forward confidently to the coming S/NI. W. Moore, Vice-Chairman, the first time, supported the Sea season's activities, this, shipmates, welcomed the guests and stressed upon Cadet Corps at their Annual Trafalgar must be all. If it is not too late we wish all shipmiids and shipmates all present the importance of bringing Day service. wives and friends to our social gatherPlans are well in hand for a everywhere all the best for 1956. ings and thus preserve those many Zeebrugge Rally, on Sunday, April J. F. TONG, friendships formed during service in 22. at the Cathedral, quite a number Hon. Secretary. the Royal Navy. of Branches have agreed to support We meet every Friday evening at this, but we do hope other Branches 7.30, the third Friday of the month who wish to attend will let us know being a special social evening. All in ample time.

EDGWARE Our A.G.SI. was held recently, S/M.s will be heartily welcomed on all occasions, so make a note of it- with our President. Cdr. H. M. A COACH load of members and Crown Hotel, Lowestoft, every Friday, Kenny, presiding. S./.M. A. H. Marsh wives visited the Battersea Branch 7.30. was re-elected Chairman. with S/Si. R.N.A. on New Year's Eve, and were S. COLEMAN, Hon. Sec. J. Fairbrass again Vice-Chairman, welcomed by the Social Secretary, and our Payhob, S.M. R. Marsh, was issued with carnival hats. Then, getting also re-elected for the 17th year. The the necessary throat oil, we entered DURHAM office became vacant of Hon. Secre- into the party spirit, as only Matelots J. Richards was can, with a sing-song and dancing. M IT HAS always been the proud boast tary, but S./51. elected to till this post, he also is Area midnight all joined in singing Auld NEARLY OUR EXPERIENCE OVER of this branch that %%c did not offer and Conference Delegalc.

Lang Sync. and after seeing 1956 well ENSURES THAT associate membership. However, as HALF A CENTURY address is: J. The was made Secretary's in. the homeward journey mine host of the Dun Cow, Mr. Bill YOUR UNIFORM AND CIVILIAN CLOTHING Richards, 63 Havelock CanStreet.

Thank after a most enjoyable evening.

Hall. has been such a good friend.

WILL BE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT AND WITH you, Battersea. we felt he had fully justified the title terbury. to QUALITY THAT We still remember our Outing THE EXTRA TOUCH OF of shipmate, and on December 21 and visit to the Branch MUCH MEANS SO last he became our associate No. 1. Portsmouth. so please accept On that occasion we had the big- several years ago, every good wish for the New Year, HORLEY gest crowd ever, and it is doubtful at Canterbury. if we could have squeezed in one Pompey, from all dances are still OUR MONTHLY Ci. TONIKIN. more person. proving very popular, and are well To crown everything. Rear-Admiral attended. We are now looking forLayhourne won the bottle of whisky ward to Navy Days at Portsmouth on Mcr,bers of the interport NvI Traders' Astoccion DORKING he had given as a prize, but gave it Easter Sunday -this is in the nature to attending members of the January HERE AT last with our first full of "Children's Party---; also the Royal meeting with whi:h to splice the report, let me send the branch's best Tournament. A.G.M. was on January mainhracc.

Since our wishes to all readers.

21. Our next dances will he on SaturThis bottle was duly consumed, as last September events days, February II and March 10: was another given

by Shipmate have come along quite fast, the old also we hope to fix one for April and Woods. recently returned from New ended tip with the annual child- May. year Zealand where, he has been working. ren's party on December 31, the R. T. GILES, Next month (Saturday. February branch were very lucky in having the lion. Secretary.

Area Dinner Dance 18) is the No. II services of Father Christmas to help Naval and Civilian Tailors and Outfitters in the Town ll.ill. Ni iddleshrough. the fun out. Incidentally, the shipour branch is there in and going mates of the branch had just as good CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY force. a time, especially with the Mickey SHERBORNE This branch is giving NAVY Nnws Mouse films. Of course, events like Local Branch: all the support possible. Of course these would be just about impossible THE DANCE on New Year's Eve many of the ex-Chatham and cx- without the aid of the ladies. The was a great success. The organising II EDINBURGH ROAD, PORTSMOUTH Devonport ratings drip that it is a New Year has once again brought committee deserve commendation for ALSO TRAFALGAR INSTITUTE t'ompey puhli:ation. But then, mate- the A.G.M., the Chairman, Treas- the comfort and pleasure provided for lots were ever thus, whether in are all in again to suzh a large attendance. There were urer. and Secretary uniform or out of uniform. and such of one hundre Head Offices keep the ship on an "even-keel," at tinses upwards moans were never intended to be help but we still have some excellent mem couples dancing to the music of Eddk STREET, PORTSMOUTH STREET and PORTLAND HAY taken seriously. hers, who always seem to arrivc Phillips and his Orchestra.

B.M. Phone: Portsmouth 74352 (2 lines) The Annual General Meeting Wa' whatever the weather.

Grams: 'Navserge' Portsmouth NAVY Niws For the future, we have one of out due to he held on Tuesday, January the Malta (Although Branches at Chatham, Devonport, Weymouth. Gibraltar, Editorial office is situated in Ports- popular dances once again, also, tht 31. know' tha I branch is to annual dinner.

So. The happy branch's second mouth, we can assure our readers that President we shall never develop a parochial think I shall have to sign off for thi' Rear-Admiral Fox, C.B., feels well enough to continue in office time, with the best of luck, outlook.-Editor.)

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Till: NAME of R.N.A.S. (uldrose is. we hope, well known throughout the fleet. but it is possible that the task of the Air Station is less widely appreci;t ted. lit this fIrst article from Cu Id rt' se. it mi y be of interest to Outline the various activities that take place here.

The Observer School and Naval Air Signal School is responsible for training officers as Observers in the 1-Icet Air Arm. The first I ong "0" Course since the war. composed of entry. officers, is now about midway its training prothrough grant me. At the same time Natal Sers ice and Short Service officers are trained tip to wings The a hove is by no nle:t :i-. the whole work of the School; to: .tnioiig visitt .,;c \\ R.\.S. Signallers till I eke :litst. \Vit eless Instruc11' tor'. t C ('onimiitlic.itions (on rscs. Commissioned lion Ollicers and various N..\F.O. (our ses. lastly a variety, of Recognition Ilik ligence and short ads tuicci air eotii-c are run for aircrewatlicei iii addition to the main ss oh of the school. 'file is ne part of observer iF_titling is ai I ied out by 7) and 7'Th Squadrouls v, ho is Set Princes and Mark 7 ii dues I espectuvely.

ForniIion of Australian Sqtmdroas The winter term at (utdrose started tit] it hi isk pace with the formation of i lie ss i Australian Squadrons on the d a after leas e, and a formation ccrenions on August 23, attended by the Hon. Sir [htnn:ts White, KItE., U., .. .. ?" . otulnissiomler I tr \tt t"ilit \ .

Air Homn arid R r dniur t 'ill ttui,hb Flag Olhker hIsing Training. nd Directors and '-,.iii t RLptt_ Liit';tist. of I uticy si I hilt and \mntstton \Vhttworth I lit_lulL Dis isbn tttcndt_d the Li 4 nioti S .

SIPS R . ' .N . Sq u.i d t o ii also ' I inuLd t tom t.os ulton On August 29 v, i. ss,.; t, 5 isittit by Mr. J. P. I . 1 hont.ts, !st I'. lit st lord ot the \uIlittt lt' ss Ii i ,. ss t_ It d,.scrs id

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Visoiittt,. s', is imimiotumtt_t.d in l)ccLnl hi_n Flu. appeared to lake i sincere and friendly interest in ill that he sa` and departed during l he afternoon ill tiii!c of our heluco;, let t, for 51011111 Wise.

On '-tt,pt,.lnl I. 4 so. ,'tie i dcnion stration of rescue froni crashed airr ill with the attendant dangers of mishandling ejector scats to u party ('I one hundred Civil l)feitce \ol utiti,.,.rs Such tI,. lions itittli is ii variously to parties of ( is 1 l),.l,.mi,._ nI,. t s , 'otu and Iloint,. ( u ii tl Units arc becouuiiuig a regular Sunday Ic ittirt. and sb,. rgard thttt is Suit (I I', 5 ss,.Il shicnt I hcse s tiltuit t,.r units h_is 5- iii) Plitt ut th i titit,. to hi. inn to h,.lp iirtrt.ss nid wi. r,., md thiur S'isits is umnpontatlt ftinctions, -I he I ighter Side On October 8, 1831 R.N.V.R. Sqtiztdrori' visited Lit for a week-cud's Ii yi ii g. t it fort ti it aid y the weathen was tIi, imid and they did riOt get as muich hying as we womiki ill have wished for, bitI a hi ppy I i. i stilt 5'. a5 st t rt ed iuttl we ss ill it y tt, ro ide in're blue sky nit :iny future occasioil that iicctits. l)unimtg the same week-end 825 Sqtuidromi "c.tntc ol age" and Vice,,.littii .iI (, John, CII., Fl:ig Officer .-ir (Iloitte), who was Liltee a member of the Squ.idron, together with a itumber ot other scitior oflicers svho had c,tittitl ,intled or seus ed su th the Squadron, c_one to is itch a small fly' ing detitoitsirition amid attended the subscquciit coektaml party.

On October 27 the Wardroom gave 1 Stag Parts' for mmtemiibers of the Cot tush R.N.I 1. cress s nid Coastguards. h)ii thy in tltiitks br their p:ist ,.O (l5, itmoli hut ilso (ii ri. itt, i lit_st It ,tsoti he t ss cctt .i i,r,.ress a itul I ttt ise 55 ho rttiIit nm. da fish th,.nt out of thi. st_ i \I imis of thu lmt,.ho it cr,.ws ire ('I tlic ( ornish Itshiiit iii bi,.,.(l umid r,.ct,.mlt ,.\ itilI)h,. iii thi ii , ill inti h is ,. il'l) ir,..d in thu. N 1(1111 ii Pi usc - ( t'tuiIii,t(ht,re-ml(,w Re.ir:Aihntit il C I (_ i: imts ( 13 1 1) S C) I) S C tt is our (uucst ot honour omi I ii tilt I \icht iitd is 55 iitil h. tx tit..i5I Stt, ss,.r,. tr it,.d to in umll,.r,.stun_ md 'imustng ift,.r (tinner S

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league results to date (January. 20): P.. 17; W., 6; 0., 5; L., 6; F., 63; A.. 50. fits. 17. tie R itghv 'learn has been doing serv 1% -11 this season with only two Iost'' marked on t It c i r record. \lt't's the pity that one of those ss.us the. seini-linal of the l-l.A.C. Cup .uga ii st C u Id rose. but they can Coilsole thentelses %k ill) the thought that the ', ic t ors were the es etl in at tit' the (up. puts the soccer and the hockey cups! hutcidentall the I lokcy 'leaun his e had the stifle in i sfttr t tine. I he have lost one game only. this season. tile et ill ma teht Sisk in.

Their record reads I'.. 22; W.. 16: 1).. 5: L., I. By the way, how is this for a 2nd XI soccer record?

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to Wolf Rock i .ghthou.e hich ill t of in All incident occurred terest to readers utility K is i, Period. during the Christmas

Sports TIlE SO((F R season at Ford" is still going with a swing, with our 1st XI stilt in the running for the Challenge and Chant ('ups, with a good chance of bringing home ho th We are due to meet Dacd.ulus in he semi-final of the Challenge Cu, on Wednesday.

February 22. Our

position of sixth in the League is a little disappointing but we are out to get sery close to Collingwood before the end of the season, providing the slav at the top!

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speech, %%'e take this opportunity to congratulate hint nit his t)titt0tiut Rear-Admiral On December I A. R. Peddet. (B.. visited (uldrose I ) tL itt 55 tit. to Nil. _5 OhsLi S I Course and tstih on is C itt_st of i 1iuil;i(;ti to LI last s i di t'iu d ii it. '(

1956

Sonic three hours front PIs mouth by train, lift. is far from dull it this Station. sshuLh hi is expanded dti iii, ht)55 to heertte one '; \:: (III iii 11L L Liii S '5

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spot pri.'es, and even :i Beauty i (.hm stun is Queen contest. I hirdls Ii ii is s', is thiowii br u itiils childcll.. titd this was enjoyed just is litti hi ii not iitOtL SO 1w the lie OPIL l concerned ssttht I ititittiti it diictby.' the children iliciiiscii.c,.' All j M S EXCELLENT i'hi held ill . . . Concert . t. Station's WE' \ I MAIN- our \w )'car re,,,-! inh,lr, t appropriately luttons on 11w. Island uuid in case \ kill readers think that it is high time ste ii5Ll.* festive manner.

I,t Station wishes I ( unntrs chap, did iiitpi o . i r su is in 5515 iii9.

(-. I I t I. d I let nit, mu ik,. it quit clear It it sty °Pt t t Iliti

The s,. ttiii,.r in the Litter It itf of .W Year to I officers 'in l1P Ii is u, also it. i Is it- put Vu Ii ult_ December, Itis s t, is so for more than Island on top this s ir That i just I tilt., past iii present, CSt%i% i,r bad. that, itt,. t fortnight. I t i ii i:s IIotise it licit- :5 tip so illat oilier establishments can ZuliCe had ieemt tunable either to re- look to their niettle.

T lieve or get supplies to the three January as a 1w avs his been a buss " L . . . FORD I keeper., in the' Vt olt Rock Lighthouse. month for Its uid on return f i'm The titeti ss. e doss ii to their cmer- leave, we said good-be to ('apt. !.OI i i IS at last beginning to change I hi ti months I(,() in unmiis ace. ( ii Chi istnt is 1:% ss uth Ruthci t ord who has been ri_li,. s ,.j I s h,Li) till gale blots imt. it looked us ( itit R Casement. ( ) U I 'iS ,. nit i 01 I'tiihilt.i s invaded us the', ss imp tht'tmtt the keepers ssere in for a congri tulate C opt. Rtitlierford on his tile ci uttceii during the dinner hour I ilk tiff with our newspapers, lir ItS C Ill i tnt s I tt tile hslicoptcm its md of the C B.F. iii the \çtt ir s and t R N tt S ( tildi os,. this Honours and it,,(, w sit butt It tlucht ,.st hut it t turn live modern blocks have 5(ti liit. I t (iii) I O Ce dt sot iti. ficid seemed of I tick in ttti,. ftit unt pity, and although t ilhu,. i i Il there were no facilities :uvaihal,le due We also send our cttitgrauit.itions I h,.se blocks .ti c for th,, (hmu,fs , md to th,. cl&'siui i f thc Airli,.Id duritt, to oni.. of our old suppont.r C I' C) I' Os Nothing dcuiutit has hcn St itcd th l ' t ittd tilunt,.,.r crcss II trns on his well dcst,rscd hiiint,ur °4 irdiit. modcrn tccotnmodatuon br I m init tilt,. I this ir s,.t i,.,_ to tif tlic B I \t Vt u. hope it w ill look 1 th, Julutior r ttu..s but thc art, t iktng Sit ! OptIUhistit.. ViLV, on the m.tttcr hut Ann umq,mncnts ssll on his ncw C huu,f Vt ttt.rnl in s Iltiti ,. were nt,de for the helicopter to winch uniform, thouch I belies e tIui needs already their conversatton is along the hints uI sun,lc hLds intl hcdstdc LII) t Ii t_ of SlilllltitS md m tul from no -iddition ul decor utmon the harbour wall it Pcnzance.

1lii year we welcontc thi Ponipey Itittps I he blocks arc due to open in , According to the pilot. delivering Field (jun's Crew back. to the Islamtd Juls. 1956. thit hag i s the ha rdest th i ng he has f,,r thtei r tnt mi tg arid asstire them t hit 764 Sq uadnon m s television's Ia test ever done to :i helicopter. I he Wolf Excellent ss ill give them all the help on (lisCtiVeFy they appeared on light i-i (IS C! .1 hundi ed feet high. e can. l)eeeniber I 5, Viewers saw four Sea aii h ss i I h t he a i r rift , i it' her tsvent y A .-id evetiI thiis mon th is thie rd ief I I ass k s pa rt icipat ung t n "I ouch-andfeet ihove It, his 'ttls s sUit refer- o1 tINt. Tug Antic. SIte turns os en to go's" and catapult take-oIls froni ettee was ,i tigiiig set, 120 tect y;ird (maft manning and sse wish hen I{.M.S. Bulwark. Much to the surprise below. Once the cap of the light- (lie best of luck tinder the Blue f the ground crews :iwailing their house pissed tinder the nose of his Ensign. We also semtd our best si shies ;irrival at Ford. four coniphete aurcr;itt. he had no ('then vusula! nefcrher new cress ;tutsl assure theni Flaw ks returned honte, ence Ott which to anchor hut air- (hit as before. \'hale Islutid w ill be 'then engaced on Roekt Projectile ci ewtn.iit's iiisti uietiOits. Niute times ntie's home froni homtte, dives oven Worthy Down 't Wyvern thes had to sheer oIl and ti y :tg,iuit.

'Ihte year lt156 promises to bc a developed cngiuie trouble which nemiOn the teti th . the ai t :t ess iiiaii , v, hose gouid tm,e for t hte gtiitnery svonld amid dered t he ai ncra ft uns.t Ic for In rt her cotttiimtg throtighou t h_id beemt mnigni' IINI.S. I:eellettt. Vt'e ire in good occupation, the pilot ejected at 800ft: licent. niaiu,iged to iii,uuioc'LiVne Ote hag heart, amtd it is tittimig, perliips, to he escaped unhurt. 'the Wyvenn, insatel into ,.une of the keeper s arms Iick our New Year ret'htitions we stcid of bun in ' itself in the nound ' for luig enough Itt (tper,ite the cable open 1 Gtuided \%eihisil lmi'trt,etionat rii'ide ' i perfect forced l'inding It wic cutlet. I ,tther (hitsintis had relieved Ithock ' t t - i th t i I 'r th ' circurnst' ncec the Vt oil Reek ii tip-io'date st he. ; 5, I I I kS uuiul1t'g would not havc been Sport better if it had been performed by :i ,. iitl sPlIt tiil It uuicr ill w is 5 uls iLi,d itt PilOt ' ' ' . . 'ute t C ti Id i itse, tor the .\ ir StaI ion nile p ieee. a tid is cx peeled t0 tie ,. uiiml ittt th,.

H C Ilock I Ill RRt \l i Is ,.n s P0 rp iii ihlc Riu,. it I s I t thti,.s I his is \1,.ths I F ) this ii t i h ht t di. thi, , On l)r,.un ii.r it 'i iutttt.r pun! th,. th i ill thi, it utol St itRtn ,.s,.n mi t,. iss . t. its I ' Iioin us iiici itt iti( in t, 'i"' tI h is, bi,.it il in.t, to 't ultit, il SIxhitilit.

Phi,.5 by ,.scntu ch \lt,,.h Otiti 0 , u,. tot St itt 'it ,. h P' for furthcn I i iuitimt_ utd Rip imr Fst ihlishuitu.itt :it a tiOltit Ii tC,.fl flu s Huui, I-oru S uucuucoptr ss.is triumphs this 5 s':t.is our Iliuckey As reported imt the l.it issue. how- Iliggin siiittittt'itt_tl to put iuumtt up S I t. ,. is still itt thu. t iiiiitiit5, ton the t.st.r th_ lit,, of H \t S Siskun Ci'n I ito_mt in by i tanmntr tuit.

N (titi iitd our B iskith ill Ii. tnt is tiutu,.s to thiiu. cs..n it C iihs ut i uthtt iS ill S Ott hut it uid omtci. tin ilust Oui sit L,.ss s ss,.nt sni ill,.i i, up icitS for with th,. ito imtt., ttot huunuti. I to th cpu tiiih_ world for dossn ut th ls is .1 i R i,.hui lust ill I again, prove th, sp,.t.u inn Iiirit,ut 0th II,.hiioptt.r S_i_tioui ssht.it thc is I,. ,. p ttwt %Si_ (lout Litut imid (hi,. N is il \tr \l lilt (IttIiitL th C It i n),.r,,.mtt,s t it,, ss,.r,_ iricuhtiun il I tcn uutcy E)usu.l(tliint.iit I. flit th St.hool lit i tilt_LI tiioii in ut , hrhi,.oIltLr i . ithcd t t_ st_tile soitti. for tit Aimcm it t H indlini., t II ,.mt, on sphert. ulst' w imtmiiut. Itt o pnu, , hiss f:-'iti th Si.itit'lt I trill, Prior to (hristrti:is leis,.'thr cc ntiilt tOilS ilti i_S ,i5P,.l,. t uit, tflilttitt.s ,itt,.i Wemilher events occurred imt the Statuitii's the zulu in was gisen, Ott C hristm is I st. tht C hid s \I,. s 'ill of sshi,.h r hms ', i. it w,. h is ,. IL hit it itI 611(15'. SOi_i il wtinhil ,. ' thoroiq,hls i5h,.h15ht It( i_i't' of icekird, for su;:h tn,tt happen ut this part of the world. For tamed the Station with a satiety toll, I he tree was bought troitt ithtiit' which w,ts recorded lor tiny couitributioits made ut the \lcss: some if the Atistrahi;itts. we utider- show, stand tht;it this was the first time they "Variety Ahoy." :tuid broadeist a few an idotitahle ( hi istntas gesture which the rest ot the Itad sceii 511055. l:orttliti tels it did not chis aOcr ( hristmas. 1 his show, titl I of sets itt example t rein:uin htutg eitough to lisnuipt the tttimt v jokes and ss itt icisms about the slit it'ii, Stutioti actis itks, Now the seasoii of I leet Air Ant,, actual lv listed ntuch I iula I Is mtteit I mu i1tiit he itiade of south-w es tcrh s gales is upon us, and loitger t ha it the re,tt&led hill hini r. N- A- ( ' It ci '-. ott 1staitdI itS mit itt the WC must look forward to winds autd aut excellcmtt I high provided eseuiiitg's (ross-(oLiiilry Meetimig ott Noveitther and heas y sets for the liest few entcrtaiuiineitt br officer-. and r.itiuigs 30. I')5, hetwecit Ford :ind R.A.F. weeks alike, Secondly, there wis the Ship's 1 itehtficld. (oilier covered thte disIron, whit has been cud, it wilt Company dance, which was an t'ser- taltee of S miles iii 2') minutes.37 he seen thu :ulthouih Ciililrose is whdlrntn2 suicee wi!h in thuindi flee seconds. a record I or th course.

R.N.B. PORTSMOUTH WE %Fi.COM F is Commodore

of Ruts ul i". is tI Barracks Coniittodon. J I homnpson R.\.

Iii. tssLulnLd it 1) mnand on January 1_.

Welfare 4sint.nitics I t ttiiti iitcrL isincI ipp ir `It that t I ir.,,_ uttuinhu.r 01 ratings in he l'ont,unout hi ( oin it ta ii ci are tint ssi rc 1 the s Lrs usi.ftul tint.ilitis.s whit_h are uI ultIc for their use in R Tx Barracks, Some of the major anienitut.s ir

,ood cI iss laundry which can , lift all sort', of s isltin, at very, ition- in tile moderate price,;. Situ '' collonade adjoining K'' block. . fi st class dts-cle:iniutg plant for both tinitorni and cis iI iii, clothes. it moderate prices. Sutiti again i _ in tli centre stuns of block.

R 11 coaches. 1 sso of the most )'tO'di ,. and niotis 8-seater Coaches in. is uI ibli, for pris it,. parties for sports trips. theatre, Ct,. , niod,.rim boot i nd shot,. i cp u u nuni.

1 tnartned 1w 'in cx )ert craftsnt:im R' 1 ins dotie chc t I md c ecdul I1icient rintunt. ill hut sen risc sstt,.ri_ hi It cliss work ts cimnii,d P1 coin i,.ti'iSt. rit. S aituiticcI h,o'urd in the cittrince to tI' intcn wIt ru. idstrtisLni,.nts for '' site 'cxchi'inge " stinted etc can be h,i ' ed fret ofch:ir ', 5

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FHE P A R 1. I A \t E N I A R \ and linanciti Secretary to the ,\hmirLlty. the Iloit. (jeorge Wind, it .1'.. visited is Itiockhoiise out January I 2. He met Rear-Adunur;il W. J. \\'oods.

1).S.O. (1:1:15 Otlicer, Subrnarmitcs), DSO. R. I,.

Alexander, (tpt l).S,('., and Cdr. P. G. Shau p. t)S.( I)tin uig hi c si su t he saw Ihe I aiiii it Area. the (Kift, tumik. th new blocks ttttder active construction, v;iniotts ntessdecks ,,'md was shown rounu StihiiThrimte Alaric. The Parlia' itiemtt.tIV Sccret;irv was sselt iii' tO: med not on,lY regarding the latest devel5'pmeutts in submarines but of ill uirs in Blockhoust. itslI-hc ss i i it te IC sted ss i th w ha t he s-iSs, deeIi! iitd it ss is .s id,.ii lit it hc uppit_ci it,.d (hi. lit iii' pt tilts ss htch ssurc in uI,.

(Itut his t tii u I th i.st iblishtittint id S,.ptt,tiil rr wi ,. isi. i titi,.I stors ot prs otis shu1is ss hui.h h id borne the pRoud nautte of l)olphtin.

Si'n,. ot th,. _ pr,.s i us sftips p iiuttt.d h H Id \\ II t st,.t.n in th,. uid Riuotn L I lhhot.kliousc I ort l)itphiit tilt. stth ol 44 .uns dots li t ipp,. i itt thit, ioltu,ctuon iit of 2(i th huh l)ohphmn Intuit iii 17 ' ii tl mils s usihlc hi_hind If.tl.S ..\r r'gint, Itoth these two vessels Itase links ss ith Nelsomi, The Iii tit o ljhimt in 177( hi ou.ht Txtlsomi ni thu it lmidit. whi.rt htt,. he w.is so hrt'keit with illmtess that Edw:ird (ornmnodore Sir Htughc-. iriamtged br a quick passage to Lnglattd At the successt itt couicltision (it alIairs in I iuwii ci. about the turn of the nuiteteen ih centil ry. the sixth l)ol phi it was Coirtmtti ii dci! by Capt Josiah Nishet. lIe was Nelsoit's step son, and, at this time, was hot yet twenty years ot age. A year or 5" later, ss hen in command 01 H.\LS. Ihi cu. - 'me bmttcr I cehing dsclopd

Fehriiir, 1956 between stepfather and stepson such that when the Thalea paid off Nisbett ssas never again employed.

Of these two vessels the fifth, by virtue of its two important voyages of exploration and nas igalion between the years 1764 and 1768. has become famous, and a kinsman of Capt.

Samuel Wallis who commanded the Dolphin on its second trip, still has the manuscript log and some admirable pen and ink sketches of the ship.

It may interest Dolphins to know that l.ord Clive. in an attempt to reach India quickly, tried to get a passage with Capt. Ityron. when the first voyage was barely begun- but was refused by reason of a threat to the e:recy under which the first voyage 'f exploration had been prepared.

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13 Dartmouth Cadets 'Tile first course of l)ai titi,tiith Cadets arrives here on January IS. Then in succession courses mill arrive for two weeks Air Ti aining and Experience with 727 Squadron. '[his squadron commissioned here on Januarv 5 under the command tit' I.icui Cdr. H. Rain, RN. Sport All are well supported and volunt.t: classes wellkeep-lit surprisingly attended. 'the predominant game in this part of the country is Rugby Union. There is also excellent shooting, horse riding, fishing, last the station, acquired, a Seine Net. Twenty oflice rs toiled all night and caught one fish. It has been reported as that the middle bulge of the net left open allowing the fish to escape.

All sailors would feel at home here: it ill he the home of an increasing number of naval airmen. Places are idely separated. One thinks nothing of travelling thirty miles to a game or social function. So go west young titan, preferably on our horse, e dc

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IF YOU are ever sent to llrass dv it will he a case of "go stest young man" to the coast of Pembrokeshire. ten miles the other side of Havertordwest. The pioneering dit5s here are or motor-car. almost over and a large au' station wish all modern amenities is gradually being wrought on the coast of this beautiful, storm-lashed and remote

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R.N.A.S. STRE VFON

1111 THE New Year still sit young Married Quarters it is necessary to cast our minds hack to before the closed flying period Over two hundred marl ied qual or tents worthy of record as, at the have been built: most of them it Haverfordss est, ()n the stat ion large 5.II1C t I ftC. 55 e look forssa rd to the inesses. halls and sleeping blocks are under construct ion, One strange building (already nick-named .

Lenin's Tomb) houses the high-power hot water installation that will he switched on in January to heat the whole station. More squadrons will arrive to join the wcli-estabitshed ones here when the new Wardroom opens . next May to accommodate oilc hundred and forty officers.

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IAKld ()fld% The ancient cathedral and shine tit St. David is situated iii lIt uI.iin's smallest city. five miles to the west.

In tiiediaesal times two pilgrimages to St. David's were equal in merit to one pilgrimage to Rome. Litst summer the Bishop of Portsmouth attended a I

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II.M.S. Ocean proceed at high speed to embark a rating from Vidal and to convey him to the U.K. tin compassionate leave, Ocean was detached for this duty and set a course at 20 knots to rendezvous with \'idal 4kX) miles out in the Atlantic. In the early afternoon

'ida1 was sighted and shortly afterwards a helicopter, usually used for surveying, took oil ii out her deck and landed on Ocean with Cook (0.)

Johnson. After a further trip with his baggage, the helicopter returned to Vidal, and the ships parted.

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Theatre, RN. THE VICTORY Barracks and March 6, 7. 5 arc the place and dates for this year's Command Drama Portsmouth lieut.-Colonel Festival. l,ashrey from the British Drania League ii the adjudicator for the nine teams competing, Plays, which should he original, uiiui the gamut from RN. Ilarracks' ---Before the Hood.--through the middle act of "[he River lute,'' ---Villa for Sale,'' and to in a ''J 00 riley's Litih Cathedral." Rules arc that any team shall not exceed a playing time of one hour, with ten minutes to rig the stage and five to strike thrown in for good measure.

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Mark I and Mark II. .' talented team of dancers provided a most attractive chorus, in essential feature of any pantomime.

Ihe cast, too numerous to name, gave excellent performances but a special necessary to restrict the volume, of word of praise should he given to the private telephone calls some time ago hack stage boys who produced the because the exchange was inunda ted clever trick lighting and magical effects, and especially to Mr. Itoh with calls from girl friends.

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Children's ('hris'tnta.s Party The Children's Party was attended by 2t) children, including about 50 orphatis front the Warrington district.

Films and side shows, games and community singing, visits to Pirates' (;avc, presents from Father Christmas, not to mention big eats all helped to make the time pass all too quickly, Carol Service A simple Carol Service was held in the Camp Cincnia on the evening before leave started. '['he Rev Alder, vicar of the parish of Appleton Thorn. conducted the Sers ice which was quite and well attended h ( ariip their families.

During the brief service selected passages of scripture, telling the Christmas story, were read by the Captain and other officers, Mr. Mickey sang "Silent Night" and two old English carols were sung by the choir,

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THE 01.1) year anie to a close in the usual hectic whirl of social gaiety with Wardroom, Baron's and Ship's Company dances, 'I'he Baron's Social Secretary had omitted to tell the powers-that-1)e of the date of their dance, which coincided with that of the Wardroom and when they went along to Electrician Huhha rd's cupboard for coloured bulbs, the cupboard was hare and his personal popularity stilt-zero, Despite this setback the Baronial Will was a "su:cCs jou" and, it is riiiiiouuctl. they had three more ntink coats in their cloakroom than the Wardroom had in theirs, The "(hips off the Old Block" had their own special party when 130 of them were entertained by the Ship's Company to a Children's Party that had nearly everything, clowns, acrobats. Cat tuoti films. balloons. conjuror. big cats and a Father (;hristmas, who arrived by heli:optcr and very nearly forgot to off-load his bulging sacks, Hardly had he landed than he disappcai cd on a sleigh tins en by a spanking reindeer, that looked as if it had been spanked too hard and too often, only to re-appear an hour later to distribute Vuletide largesse to the happily replete youngsters. And so to bed.

On Trafalgar Day, our squadrons formation of Sea mounted the Venoms es ci to take the .iii'. and flew over the 'Irafalear Day Parade at P1 ym otith. thirty-four strong.

'I' he fo runat ion was one-third of a

THE COMPETITORS for this year's ill begin their Ro\ aI Tournament nt en sise t ri mm g :11 Lee -o n-Solent on ehriuary I. The majority of the "A" ''It" cress s have been selected and ire being trained this year by 11.0. D. _ Williams, mho was a member of the highly suc:essful 1950 crew which second late over the Saluting Base. all three cups. P.O. J- Scott, who This tardiness was accepted by the an ss ith the 1951 crew is training the authorities without reproof. ' - It" cress, An interesting variant to normal The p:r.l.. P.O. 13.iiuics. IS 110W routine o;curred ill December when

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St. David's lifeboat crew is renowned for feats of seamanship and life-saving along this hazardous coast.

Capt. Watts-Williams. the Coxswain, :i retired Merchant Navy Master Mariner who served in the days of sail, is an imposing figure, ss hose bearded and distinguished counteul ance has appeared over Lifeboat appeals in papers all over the world.

List rear thes carried out the biggest h , ii,,.,. rescue I'.,,',,.,,,s.-,,.-,,,r brought-off' the ere" of the Concord." a large tanker which broke in half during a gale of over one hundred knots. The survivors, mostly Greeks. were brought to ltrawdy. A helicopter from Brawdy subsequently tried to rescue the melt remaining in the forward half of the stricken tanker but the men refused to "chance their arm" on the dangling strop.

Recently the Greek owners. Niarkos. presented the wardroom with a magnificent sils er cigarette box and the Welfare lund a cheque for £50.

Iheuc will be no Wrens at Hrawdy for several years except for four Cine-Assessors who travel twent-tline unile front MM .S. Harrier. Kcte.and hack every working day. Despite the shortage of Wrens it m as 10(111(1

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ess , in readiness for the rigorous .iinung ahead, - The l.G.O. is 1,icut. J, A. S. CrawThe Esecutite Officer of R...'s.S. Hrtsd . who was promoted in the 'sets lord. mho has the distinction of being Year, Captain ('. K. S. ,%sltsiii. has 'a drink with the Commanding Officer, the first to he both a Gunnery Officer Wardroom and .t Captain 1). C. F. I'. (;ibsnn. D,S.C.. before being dined in the ____________

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Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Sir John Slessor, G.C.H.. I).S.O.. MC., talked to the officers and ship's cornpatty on the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Your correspondent lost his nerve and forbore to ask boss' many divisions of Stall Officers the

WE FIND it rather difficult to discover material to write about in a term ill which there are no Air I),tys, Admiral's Inspections. or other such delightful episodes which pros ide the headline news, when the How-ever, needs ntust Editor drives, so, taking our pen in frozen fingers, and pondering the wisdont of being a "backward sw iunnier" in the heated baths at Wigton. we set about our task.

Perhaps the headline new-s this term that one of the Comniander's is Ladies, recently Young Margaret. showed her gratitude to hint by takPrize in a Contest.

Beauty ing First Here we should hasten to add that success was as the best Margaret's sow ill a local livestock show!

After their success in topping their respective Divisions in the H.A.C. Postal .22 League, our Open and Wrens teams are again polishing up their "rusty trifles," and setting their Their on further victories. sights the Parade coach and mentor, Gunner, is however folding up his tent and slipping away to wanner We ss ish him climes in ('iii nwall. good luck. We understand that there is no truth in the rumour that he will also be folding up his car. (Who said ''Again'''? 1 'l'he Rugger Fifteens have been having quite a successful season, encouraged no doubt by the cries of a certain forward with strong opinions on the question. "Why does the referee wear different colours from our opponents?"

P.S-From time to time, flying machines have been seen to rise front, and return to. the ground-no doubt. someone indulging in a spare-time hobby.

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(Of the JflCideflN to iheseus' sailors hcard a ti(itlt at honic not even oii.l Sailing \tion after noon for Malta [is way of the norlhern coast of Crete and mcnd was granted for from iii. t\Lflifli. toil recuperation v. is Remembrance Sunday Service

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hour for i short spell ill Malta t, rest the engine room ratings x%lik) had driven the ship so valiantl% After t '.cnjos 11)1. proLr lirintt_ of sport and, tours of the :i,ind.Ii'iukdun ill Occan oil \oscnibcr 8. and arrived in Gibraltar * oil rid m Nos ciiiht.r II Rc ii f I AS! Saturday the Ships C onip ins sleigh. and proved to he is popular .* ,,\diiiir ml fliLt,s s i is ill. his fit iii II \I ' l l)ilii,cnci.

Hs tilt elite is usual. p irticul iris with the smaller II \i S Oct. in dunn till, P is ii. miti.d 180 children. and cisc them m children, giving thcm rides in his and I ss hcscu i m iii. for " pri ship ru mmiii. rollicking Paris. Antonc those sic i.h hi. fir,t tim. in tier role of tr iiflifl._ present sscrc ihiiis childicii front tutu I h.

Pirates* s us m Cave cal I icr. great 4; brook Honie and N,m,,mreth llotie, .itialid each child who Wec % ere not it (,ihr itt ir toni.

Southampton. I lies Irris t..d its p ti it ci lcd throum,h its ins stcrious interup ir mUscls pt ikinL uand lb. list hti fisint. m pirate,' iii,, nd cscoitcd or was miii mtcd is i'ii iii. Second is, or six days were in irrt.d hs 5 I S I nil ttloodcd pit it it'.(). Dc t I -'W Class h', [he Chief I'ir itt Snr. ( d Iuti%5 rain. It uas millpossiltk to i.t i.tcut.-(dr. A. I lint-pet. l-.xeciitivc' (imr N (inL'gs dots' tattooed, and dov.n to a waiting taxi 55 iihouit get- Officer (it' 1-1.M .S. * Sea Hawk being salvaged at Lossieniouth Was t Diligence. given -i shining penny or Piece of soaked- -walking ss a : iing ashore the Main to Gate welcome them.

AS USUAL it 1 ossicmouth c have water later in the d is by I ii. till led uinihiiik iNc I A part of u large hangar had been Eight. returned from Christmas Leave to a hs' the Senior Engineer, Lit_ut-C dr. R: However, some sport wa'i pOsSibiC After tea the children were entertransformed into a Pleasure Island. the of is pc of weather so dear I ostcr.

R N and encouraged hs in the inter -ship Ilocin Tournament With t mmcd with i pantomime, and singing sut. ini.,ho its to the hi. ills of children and the more senior oflmccrs from the short. slipper slides i was heavily defeated h) Spat. which was produced by Snr. Cd (mr ill the I im of the i kcim,hls Pcich s incident Oct. in but the 'ship dcsut.ncu s of oldc sorIdc Chrictni is Lieu! Cdr whole contest was one I and u 1-lying S uuccr ss hich cmi ricd A Ford. the cast coming from the cards. As a background to the whine coincides with the request for u vol of good and tint, boxing sportsman its passengers high into the root on Ship',; ( omp 10) and finally each child of jet engines we now have the untccr for the sh ilioss ss Uci dis in ship Perhaps the most ouist indin received i gift from I ithcr Christmas. nt urnini. to i_ mrth c mch p isscncr w rumble and clank of the snow. plough, course. aimu a [tag (it sweets and 0.11 iOOfl on -i he prec'iutcd with a (cit thence oh Space heads are frozen, and dour Since commenting that we are pre\Vorthiness. leaving.

Scottish gentlemen of the Ground pared for ---Snowdrop II.' the first Father Christmas (Mr. W. Wilson).

The party was organised by Snr. Staff tour the Airfield in their little civilian emergency call of the term arrived it I'lc usuru.

Island his' (d (;fir. J Suiiuth driving waggons, flinging overboard shovel- has been daIi with. On Saturday tuls of grit and sand to the Nth evening. January. 14. 1956. at about flower. In fact, should the need arise 1700. the helicopter was scrambled ('olkge. Greenwich. for the R.N. P.T. SCHOOL Hockey tieltedse. we are prepared for "operation Snow- to transport Mrs. D_ M Matthews.

A Navy Hockey ('zip may be his, Lieut.

R. G. Ntatthc-sss. clittj II"! Of course. "It's an iii wind wife of Dis- p la even yet that blows nobody good.'' as they say Royal Australian Navy, front LI gin NNovember EARLY British tte Football in the Met. Office, and the Winter to - Raigmore Inverness Hospital. sports enthusiasts are eagerly sharp' With the guidance of bon)irc's and -------------------------------------------------- i)t-;;; I'irzidc' ill the ('();;;LuuhDhI !

COuitimitie to progress in the fl was at hockey when I heseus 1st the difficult cmtmng their skates. and doing what- car night RN. Barracks he:mdl:munps. soccer league, and c .itc an .mnmny t,ant drawn from Hall with the object of raising fimmids have is vet stmtkrc'd but one ever one does do to skis. in keen journey was :uccomnplmshed by Mr. loss. Due the widows and or h-ins of s 'rill umncts uV,bb R N A W the dut) hclc 0 5 L rs sin anticipation of the inevitable. all courses. cc ito raising** r T P School asked I fit last phase of the I-I I I S Sontt., of our and u baby d uuut,hter corup in) being COptu.r pilot Pi cscmlis ill iilS problcros these days.

TJ' display for thu_p unudt., pri. uutd it is s ur migratory birds have flown south for ss us born to Mrs. NI itthcws it uhout Winter ( rumsi. was to Tangier. and to much u in iitcr of ill mid Judo display ill which the t550 those whose lust the winter since ('hnistmnzus. Nos. 801.1 1830 the s.umne evening. Had the helmvisit it was. I anguer hands to the pumps." On the last oc'in-mutt5 Sgt. ((toner R 'si prti and proved very We shoum ti 810 and 811 Squadrons. Comnmui mmtdcd copici lot been available m forts mile interesting. usiomu Of lmcidumti_ u it. mitt no less than I sIt demonstrated th there inor. often. its I mciii Cdrs I J St Baker. I' jonu mucs over icebound roads Would features of Judo and then thm c. C.11.0, turned ustit and in ill ointeresting I lt,rt, the inter urn t S suuci.cr I 1) C A I ( and R 11. have been necessary. ship Lt. I t m d h four unit of five oil the present Staff delight th itchcs postponed dot. to had ssc mitt Rc mtolds R N left I ossmu_ ntouith at Instructors* course. ,\ s u,r lint, against cosh. u.n mmt Gibraltar. took I hcscu J tutu mus 10 l9(i on the place. r cftomi Its those concerned. ti I knife (razor t Lfl)) t R 'cl Old finic r- mmuimt ui,,uutc, to sstml both Is[ and 2mtd fir it stage of their flight to 55 irnkr It ltt.iti. tcs. i. I i.iiitiit), Squadron ' ' climates. Ity now. they are safely enti - ' " -' L ,, K' i I,'- i i.5 Itmfl I Si X'V had .i fairly comnf(trtzuf)le win bs- I itO ,, 1 , \\-'n Of the several courses at the school banked in 'their v:mnjouis cmi niers and al the present it,,,: most ski II h:uve froiit I.ossiemthuuitit. ssc ssislt ilteni the MEMBERSHIP IS open to all Fs- over the lzumigier RI-C., and the 2nd SPORT left successful u muitsi the

by March numbers will best of ltick for the voiage.

Servicemen (if thu. I N Cross Countrt h _sr 11( tttr Also iittoilcthose %ShOhave left it, mm:i.

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School entered m tc mmii of sm continence on January cI us it I mitLicu 10 and in are Cdr. A G It (mnufluth R N hit, 5P.ctis c of rank or rating held Officers' sports course st mrtu,d it the hs cdito Of the I ulm in NI it. u,unc and scrs vin_. ere spoiled the weather --the In the B inn ucks I itt, r dis usmout ii cro s run and of wind. this limit. country made second beginning the mtioruth funnelling through place. leading light of the I)r mitt m Club. who Subscriptions 1/ per year.

Our star runners were 11.0%. Smtiuth All iddutiomi ml 1'.T. I mrst ( I uss take, tip an appointment at Admur Full p mrim tml ins and information of the Straits caused the Squm udnomt R mmiii P us in. who anchor and mitt, fourth and course started it the cnd of \oscm weigh s.Lit on Suuutd us ults I icut " Cdr R ' Kenslcs I) S C the above can be obtained from the Of the School her-mud when it is cortipleted PortsR.N our concert producer. to the Homi evening, there having been no leave eighth respectively, Secietmnv ' tc mitt fms c rumnncrs ssusc s,Icctcd for mttouih umud Ch uth mt I)ms moons should th it d u, mmts 55 i Rtt ii Ncs 7e ml imict N us s omt ho in H WI NSOR it. sscll tip to counplcntcutt it this nit, I hi. p issat,i. h u.k to Pont! mud ss is th, 1550 B mrr mcks tu_ urns in thu. C out sd S ut md ut. 55 dl knoss n s nt m.c Ii I rcmicc Ro ud Southsca it uuud n itt. thu.) help.d thu. B urn icl,s iiid I)csomtputrt sshich us four onls 5t.m )lt. Is.mni md m ins -u itt in ss ill hi. tlucr 1r I R N C Rice I) S NI on thc Ch in mit ut tO S tucidcr uhlc to t.u) th it hi. ss us dnoppi.d in .

LIon) for thu. umrst tumult. for nt umis oflsct l omnrl,ntcmtt their rcptmdi utu.s thu. ulkm_ utmon th it h, has in \ IIROOK (thu.

A tc mt l-Xccss itt I I r 11)0 It ut th, It iS of Itusc us I uitd fotmrth p1 iCc mti.s mlihuutmih hccn uppoimtti.d to I cc om Stlcitt t(tr 225 Chuchcstcr Ro id North End ' ' (tht.

B tu i flt. oumnscs o h.uve he scill 1101 cane to quzuhuiv the iemzurk N.S.U.Y.(E) cctmts'ersion to monopianes: also NA. spent " " h 'Id "h " "l I t_itLiL(_tii. dl)s It the school its itucuituonung th it th, s. i su is mmtmrror H us u.s who reprcscntcel thc St utiomi Roomnoti h5I c5itL IIoke tuti SOuth to CilO) I dr and !-hnte Air Comnm.imtd at soccer. sezu. ott the Izust Veditu,'sdzuv jut every Stt()Oth ' 'I'he itew lower check hockey kitock- -uct'erviuuc H u.k it Porth md ss c iv. uitcd i mtcss 1 o thu,su, mmtd ill oth.n ofluc.rs uitd month conintu,,ncimt)_ ii (u (I p rut uluc comnpctition for thu. I rt.s or Nt tuts i ni.

Coutmu tndcr ss oh m r Itiutu,,s 55h0 h iv. dcp urted ru.cuntls iPt mitt I)rafts A ct.tndu it ssclcontc us cstcitdcd to fit_Id Cup ss us St irti.d in If urn mcks ssc ss sit zull good fortune in thtcur nest attyorie st-ho mitay he imtter,'sted in the I flt.%5 A ntir.uI_ too. in the mont.' dmstamtt this season. I t was ('tmigr:mtulzmtiotis io inaugurated by the Sgt. Sinker. uturt jobs , :uhuuvc amid would like to attend the of the late AR. SI :mmisfield R NI who hzus been selected for the 55-'uniting the 1st -iuid _ttd Xl pareiits lmeuit.-Cdr. P. L. Kcighly-Pezuch.

R.SI - Stahl PT. Instructors' :ounse at - for comnpetition between the llzirracks nteetiutgs. m itchcs ii. tinsi Oct. mut DS 0 R N Suitor I'ulot of 718 1 h_ mci,tmn_ for I chru mrs ss ill hi. I-Iocki,s this isiorts 1 hc School School eln,ss with ih, P 1 R Ni t)u_ ii \Vhihi.

I hi.scus womi thc Victor I udonuimit Squ udron h us h ud thu. honour of hi. on V cditc d us I t.hru mr '9 in thu. first p1 iv off of thu. hi. us is I) on his tsso mu-months cocmrst.

Shield for mnost contimtg the first bather of the yezmr, points scored in himtzils,,'uutd after extra time, A mitost (which we trust he will pzuss with livmmu.s mud comnpu.tmtiomis thi ouch thu.

Ihu.mt mnvoluni unIv On Mond thrullun, md ncrsu. r u kumtg uim colours) ( p1 Jo)cu. R Ni , mitt. from Jzmutuan )'°'.

9. 1956. while on a routine , , , amid ill S'ICW of the fzuct that we were Eastmiey. is carrying out his duties as I-I.I.S. TI-IESEUS However. Theseus pride mn achmcve- two check his Seahawk aurcr:mft I flight down with three Fencing Master at the S:hool. goals only evcre chock whcn ntimtules suffered a sharp loss of power while 1)URING TIlE kitten stages of our ment recemvc'd a of extra tune left to plzuy. we on himizml approach over the sea. He trzuiutimig zut Portland for ttte already Ocezuit 5 1st XV defeated us by 14-Il counted oimnsels-ec most fortunate to imt in u.cu.ll,nt S (flu. us uonct.d to ditch the miner mit soitic postpomicd II F I S l'iillimic Ru. itt livi. to fu.ht mnothcn d i) lit thu. ri.

J L S I ICI I LOMOND we won the Putniland two hundred yzmrds front the beach. zu mitarked deteniorzmtiomt itt keenness Finally, phzuv, we defeated "Anson" by three Cumitiii iutd hut ss is pumku.d tip uithunt Iront his could h1. notcd hs soccu.r b) bi. itmmi ,s,n 1 C ISU ml cup I OC II I OMONI) cu mis to nil in u . urnc which w us H Ni S (Cdr tlti. utd I dmnLh) ss thin thr,u. minutcs of thc ott crscr imid _ood us s,curmts is St I) I Alt on somnucs h mu of in multi dint us R N I it prcsm.nt ulthou,h It mcc mdciii ( On Pm,u.s r,luu.s.d C un hs thu. duts tilt_sc iii ittcrs no omit. us us nu. uhls suur it)! hu.lucopt,n mpt usit to \Iusc it his f mmrn,ss to thi. opposition it ntuust pus mutt. m countu.ss A \V. Webb, R"N. prised to hezur of oumr comimtg tnt) o Ni ens omt Deceutiber 29. between the h,' recorded that 'i)rzifiv" -piloted - 1w Sin hzud been given pzuscage to the l'ohitical ResiI hic ii rc r.i It SS.Is sn s -i 1ect zu t low () prus. 'I hi5 mu ezu mit a ha ndoii i ng the lens-c' peru ods and ( outtmti:mmide r Czu new''. t work'' on them dent, i.u mi i nu t h in tens-en in ltmens ( ii If (Sir Bernzu rd -- ti",r Hunt wzus promitutteci (ziOtzuutt omi New "(.................... ."," L.i------------------ii i,, L' C 51 ( t "(IS' k 13111(1 RlIl " flS II 3. K! 1t.%Cl tlICIV55 b5CIl tOhliC, Yea n's Es-c. ('api,u un SI mens' pnontot IOu p,, Caiinon nil miflicizmh en! omi the Sult:un. zund his tc'zmmut, lit ziddito Rezu n-Aclittmr,i I tol loss-ed zu week 'I he Sultan has recently returned to I omi. muich wzus owed to our suplater, who, with rattle, porters. hell and his cnpmtal trout Salzulzuh. 55-here he 'I hc'seus is now uumi der "miew itt:u it - s-ocn I assist a nec, helped to ma mi tzm un resides d ti i ins i he sum in men. A fter his and flits ut5 ageimtc'mti'' toss-a nds a the te:unl's ntorzule, Sic it tion :i Iso is a rrmv,m I. soiiie 1w emit)' Sheikhs entered refit from I-ehruary to SI a%, lemigihv clime to I'.O, Hart lett. on the mtess- Re- Ni ust'at from the interior ho rezuflirm there is just time, however, for :u fcs hem loyalty. qiizulifiers' ,ouirse, who travelled over- d.i s' exercises with the Home I'leet. nic'ht from ('uildrose. after takimi Soiime oh the Sheikhs asked the aitd a visit to I-ei nol in Northern part imi the Nzmvy Hockes' Cup 1)is'i- SuIi"umi if he coumld zmrrzuitge for them Sp.uiit hefonc we gd to I'ortsmnuouih siutitzml linal. zund then tiiutecl the to visit the ship, as the)' hzud never zmutd Steit umutder 'I tu foilowiuig zific-nmtoomt to zussist us with seen a warship hefore, ihey 55-crc dispense - Victorizi Barracks.ruining St. Vuutcent amid two sital goals. later emttharkc'd for three hours at 1 here is zun Cutmtgnzm tim latioits Vautguard zut I)es'outport. also to sea. dumning which the four imich guns, P0. at r of centzu iii lv ttta I when we enterge C zu liii mlii' who h is heemt ph a siutg neguRotor ..'u nd Sq ii id were dem 01151 nzm ted.

From dockyzurd hands we shall h:uve larlv for the Ponisiitouiih Contmtt:utud All Sheikhs were ntuich impressed a new Ic_use of life amid the gotd ship - mud iii zmll the RN, 'Iriak, I-Ic' wzus by their s-kit amid received mnemtieuitoc's 1 heseus will earn fresh lzuunels in recently selected to attemud the I-Iockc'y oh a photograph of the ship zund a every field.

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NEWS

SWIMMING

TRAINING FOR the 1956 season has now started at the RN. Baths on Tuesday and Thursday cvenings from 5.30 to 6.30. Coaching will be in the ho is one of hands of P.O. Ogden, the premier National Coaches and has been selected as chief Hants County Coach for their swimming course to be held at Southampton in April, 1956.

All swimmers and water polo players are invited to come along and also to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Portsmouth Command hich Swimming Club, the date of will be published very soon in Portsmouth Sports Information.

Last season's successes included:Suh-l.ieut. Dowling set up a new Navy record of (3.8 sees. for the 1(X) hack stroke at Portsmouth.

Alt. Purkks. beside,, establishing a new time of 73.2 sees. for the 100 .trds breast stroke at Portsmouth. also sson the I lamp'.hirc Counts' _'X) yards breast stroke championship. l.R.A. Vines sson the Kent County 1(X) yards butterfly championship at Ilihan in a ness record time of (,5"4 Sees.

Life Saying in the Royal N&iy A man slio is unable to ';un is a burden to himself and a potential source of danger to his sluiin.ttcs. ,s our ('oinniandcr-in-( hicf. Porknmuth. .,.lid at the last dinner if the Sotithern Counties Ssimiiting AssociatiOfl. it wits an "abominable thing" if a man searing the uniform of the Royal Navy was unable to swim. the follosing details skill help to show how ships and establishments arc taking :ulvantigc of opportunities and facilities offered by Nasal Sss imning Baths throughout the country to rectify this appalling state of affairs.

Recently H.M.S. I" ne alone reduccd her number of men unable to oim to a low level of 40 in a sltips eonlpany Of 500. This represents a sslio are capable perclltagc of 92 of ssiInT11ing and remaining afloat.

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Sunday, January 15-lost 1-2 Siinrning Bath in order to learn the THE R.N. ho:kcy match against Surfundamentals of swimming and to bill-in at Eastney on Saturday had to pass the Provisional Swimming Test. be cancelled due to the unfit state of Similarly, H.M.S. Collingwood have the ground but, thanks to a drying now reduced their numbers of non- wind over-night and a groundsman whose efforts to please are well swimming apprentices to nil. flaying learned to swim and being known, the match at Whale Island a reasonably capable swimmer, a man on Sunday was played.

The match was disappointing, almay well say "What now?" The solution is most evident and is published though both sides were well matched. is without their by the Admiralty in the form of two This year the Navy A.F.Os.. 3443 and 3464 of 1955. captain and centre-forward. Lieut.

These deal with Life Saving within Idiens and Olympic right-back Licut.the Navy. Being capable of ssimming. (dr. Midglcy. Indeed it is doubtful and therefore of saving himself. a f either will be lit for the Interman's thoughts s h o u I d turn to the Services. Unlike last year the availsaving of others in immediate danger able talent is scattered from places as far apart as all and Scotland. of drowning.

At Command imming Baths. and nithcr of which provides regular weekly fixtures or the standard of at Portsmouth in particular. oluntar Life Saving classes are being held h&kcy of .t good London side.

The v scored first through Kitevery week. These provide facilities son, but Teddington equalised soon licrehy instruction is given to enable voluntcers to pass the examinations after half-timc. From then it was ohof the Royal Life Saving Society and Ivious that the visitors would prevail they looked the better team and SO to gain their awards. It is stag-1 째 It proved. while the Navy were disgested that the ideal examination for which to enter initially is the bronic jointed. Slow in lcaring and tried to medallion. and anyone hose appetite dribble and puch, rather than hit and was an is sufficiently ' betted in achieving i run. ('dr. Rcpard at left-back and many of his clearances this may continue through h r 0 0 /. C exception c r o s s and Asard of lcrit to the were well and truly hit-a delight to atch. hit the s inner ten highest asard of all, the l)iploni.t of I iiIiiiutcsTeddington before time. the Society.

Two I)C% corners in the defence.

1 hose ss ho are interested and ho . are serving in the Portsmouth Coiit D.tViCS and de Winton, both promised elI and sill do better when they mand should ask their P.1'. or Sports conic south from S:otland. Cole at Officer for details of courses. These left-half was oil form and appeated details are published periodically in '째 unfit for the youngest player in the Portsmouth Temporary Memoranda.

Royal team. The forwards were inept and At present, and until tii over-elaborate.

Here again, CurnCumNavy decides to institute its osso life centre-forward. although flhIISkCY as%ard'.. to it is possible Saving only for Cornwall from time to e n t e r for the Royal Life Sits ing taYS tilUc. h,s much to learn in holding a Society awards. and therefore the forsard line together. course of instruction to he followed is Teal.-Cdr. I. \V. Janiieson that contained in the Handbook of Wo o I w i c h ) ; Lieut.

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1. F. H. C. de Winton (R.N.A.S. Numbers of non - swimmers who I Lossiemouth); Cdr. J. D. L. Repard passed the Provisional Swimming Test (H.M.S .. Vernon); Inst.-Lieut. B. Manat the three main ports during 1955 thrp (R.N.B. Portsmouth): A.A.2 were:Iisi tR.N.A.S. Loscicmouth): SubPortsmouth 468 ljcut. 13. Cole (H.M.S. Thunderer); 3.033 Plymouth Sub-licit. K. Cummuskey (R.N.A.S. Chatham 41 ...

-- Culdrosc): A.A.2 R. H. Brownc (R.N.A.S. Gosport): Lieut. B. ldiens (H.M.S Ganges): Lieut. T. E. R. Kitson H.M.S. Vernon); Licut. K. it is sonic tune since we failed to get I3ardas Brown (H.M.S. Vernon). a nienhcr actual lv running in the , tean. and I think this shows the strength of the Hampshire teault on

PORTSMOUTh COM1ANI) Lower Deck Hockey Club TillS IS a Saturday side made u of players from ships.and establishments in the Portsmouth area.

Whereas in the past three years we could only arrange fixtures against most civilian clubs Second and Third X1s. our success over this period has induced clubs to play us against their first teams. and consequently c now have a first-class fixture list. have Despite the higher standard more than held our on. having played 14 games. won 8 and lost 6.

We have scored 41 goals and had 37 scored against us. Five of the six we have lost hac been by the odd goal.

Our captain (C.. P.O. Taylor. II.M.S. Phoenix). at centre-half. and C.P.O. Crozier. have pI.cd tb the club 'the former since before the especially has been a great encouragement to' both the team and Los%er Deck hockey s thin the Cotmand.

Top goal-orcr is P.O.VFl ) Chainpjor (H.M.S. ss tb ! 5 goals. closely follosed by P.O. Cannon ho. when he (RN .School of l'rI'.). s not playing for the United Services 1st XI or in Navy Trials. combine to make a very pocrful inside pair. t'la crs of good standard are more than etcoinc and are requested to contact 11.0. l)alton. II.M .S. Coiling-1268). ci. No. l)Lk ird 4506. 1:t.

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Htidman had less mustFirstly. have been delighted to see Club that I difliculiv in Writer getting i place in the our late Hon. Secrclarv. (.P.O. Oxfordshire team.

BOXING

R.N.A.S. Biiicote A LAR(L attendance is again exin the Barnes hid been honoured i Newcastle papers made a great pected this year for the Home Air Nesv Year List with the fl.E.M. There 01 a Conmmaiid Open Boxing Championis no doubt that this was m hard I nasal teant in the ?dorpeth to Newhich are being held at Royal ships earned asard, and I think it is the castle Road race on New Ye:1r5 Day Nas al Air Station. Bram:ote. on i first occasion on which any active when the Club had five representatives larch l4-l. Last year the Bambara member of the Club hit,; received such i ill this 131 miles race. E.A. Joyce Trophy' as won by the Royal Naval an award. Although he has left the tenth. S.A. Dewcnap tsentv-third. and Air Station. Culdrose. who. it would Service. we still see him at our Satur- Aft. Jackson (the otganiser tit the appear. are anxious to retain their day fixtures when he is dosvn for club team for this race) forty-first. hard -sion gains. his week-ends until his new house is were the members of the team. 'the Royal Navy are boxing the scoring reads for him at Eton. which, front a study of the results. Midland Counties Amateur Boxing Ncwc has recently arrived from appears to have finished in fourth Association in Coventry during Hong Kong to the effect that Master position. EM. Briggs and REM. I:Cbj uars further details of this can at Arms Bob Pape has been hitting others to run were the among he obtained from the station P.T. Copping the headlines out there with new I the 120-odd starters, officer.

Hong Kong records for the 3.tXK).

With regard to events in Ports5.0(M) and 10.000 metres races as well as the corresponding mile distances, mouth, several members of the Club AC's five miles road handicap on the Saturday 'Ii IF R.N. Fencing Team entered the minutes quite recent R . Another old before Christmas and l)ewsnap till' National Foil (Team) Championships. ('limb member. R.El. Robinson k ished third. On the first run of the held at the London Fencing Club. recovered from his apparently quite P.A.C. on their course, week heel injuries which stopped his active year against ending November 17 and 18. our, members combined with P.A.C. with the following results:running when he was at Collirtgwood, and against Eastleigh Southampton Versus Vickers Armstrongs, won and he finished second to Papc in the combined, and lost narrowly. In the 15-l., s. Hexley Heath, won 9-2 Fleet distance race, P.A.C. at Dryad return fixture against (given); v. Polytechnic, won 9-3 1.R.E.M. Ragg has returned to we defeated P.A.C. and Ryde Harriers (given). for a Meehanician's very conifortahl' with a very strong This took them into the quarterCourse. which should keep him in the rather finals. trials, here they met, and were area for a long time to come, and packing team, hut our juniors let the side down by only one turning dcisivl' beaten another returned "star" i R.E.M. by. the Paul 'A' when we had two visiting teams of Team. ensisting of Rcncc and RayBradley, in for the Leading Hands' tip as our guests. mond Paul, Alan Jays and Ralph course, which will keep him available Juniors for tsselve months-his With the Portsmouth Command Cooperman. all Olympic fencers, and running

R.N.A.S. ABBOTSINCII

THE STATION selcorncd Capt. \%'ttcrhuse as the new Commanding Officer in September last. Amongst many other things. he is a keen sailing It hoped that under his Icadership the success that the station has achieved, particularly on the Clyde, may be extended. "I years ago H.M.S. snderIing as looked upon a newcomer to the Clyde area, where the R.N.S.A. I4ft. dinghies form a keenly contested class. Already the station has won two of the major trophies for team racing and individual championships in the class. and it is hoped that the interest amongst officers and men mas he cx" tended even to supplying crews for offshore races in Windfall yachts.

R.N.A.S. EGLINTON

THE WINTER so far has been notable for the large n u rn bet of matches, particularly part of ship matches, played rather than for any resounding successes by the Station Teams. Sport for the many is, after all, a first aim. Shortly before Christmas 820 Squadron played its final match in the Inter-Part Soccer League and won the Inter-Part Cup by a convincing margin. The trophy was presented by the Captain during his final address to the Squadron on Friday, January 6. Before Easter it is intended to complete the annual Soccer Knockout competition and the six-a-side Hockey contest.

Among the Station representative teams the Rugby sides have stood out, both on the field and in social directions after their matches. 'three XVs are fielded arid the club has an enthusiastic following, A brig htly decorated clubroom, suggestive of warmer climates by the state of undress of figures in the murals, reflects on the keenness of p I a y e r s and supporters. in Our Ireland Inter-Scm vice and Combined Service sport compensates to sortie extent for our financial inability to take a greater part in Air Command and Navy competitions. This term we look forward to Inter-Service Soccer.

Rugby, Cross-Country and Boxing, in dl of hich we hope to provide a large proportion of the Navy teams. lit the atitunin our athletes represented the Navy and Combined S e r v i c e s (Northern Ireland) with distinction.

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In our somewhat erratic climate, indoor and social activities play a large part in our daily lives. Station activities include four separate cinema programmes per week and three routine dances per fortnight. Our Amateur Dramatic Society put on a highly successful performance of "Rookery Nook" in 1)ecenthcr and preparations for the RN. l)r:unl:t Festival are now going on.

Among the less widely followed pastimes, wifdiowling. fishing, sailing and .22 shooting, are worthy of note among many others. Though some are seasonal, repairs arid preparations during the "oft" periods provide interest arid congenial work.

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S.A. t)ewsnap is to be congratulated i placc.s in the Command side for the reserve Navy Championship, and then into in being selected as tras for the Hampshire team in the Inter- the Navy team, C.A.S. County Cross Country. Championship: I

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Portsmouth Command InferEstablishment Knock-Out THE DRAW for the competition this year has resulted in the following First Round matches. which have to be played before the end of JanuaryH.M.S. Vernon v. H.M.S. Dolphin: 11.51.Y. Britannia v. R.M. Barracks.

Eastnc : Senior Sub-I .ieuts. v. l'ortsmouth Squadron: I-I. .S. Excellent v.

RN. Barracks; Mercury v.

1-UsfS. Dryad; H.M.S. Coilingwood v. H.M.S. Daedalus; Il.M .S. Sm. cent v. Junior Suh-1.ieuh.; and H.M.S. Hornet-Bye. *rite foremost pla Crs are ii ell dis-

Navy, team has reached in this cornpetition in recent years. and in view of the opposition encountered the above result is very satisfactory.

The team consisted of Licut. H. Wn,.t I P Xl,, (Ports, .Q,.rn,.nt t .' . , 5'"' -'. ,.

Maker. R.M. (Ports.). Corporal M. Joyce. R.M. (Ports,), Sub-l.ieut.(F) P. Stevenson (Ply.). trihutcd throughout the Command.

Unfortunately, three ace players of (tnllingwood's autumn term have received drafts, and the favourites may, he taken to he Dacdalus, Mercury.

Excellent and Vernon. all with to or more Command players in their teams (I)acdalus have the Command Individual Champion -- Licut.-Cdr. Suitable Albums are being Ajnsworth). The Senior Sub-Lieu(s. team-- Subs. and 2/ 1.icuts. on course prepared for these postcards. in the Command before Christmas-1 and the Junior Sub-Lieuts.-those Full details will be printed in joining the Command after Christmas -also have some powerful players. the March issue. so the competition should lie close and hard fought..

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After tea. lather Christmas arrived by various channels. at some parties front an enormous cracker pulled by pirates, :11 others front the interior 01 :t ('hrivtm:is cake, and lastly, by Sullicient to say that the heli-copter! children voted these parties the best ever.

Mess The ('hid Petty Officers' annual New Year's Hall got off to a flying start. assisted by. a very warming flt1l punch. The mess was tastefully decorated. Chief E, A, Paullett p:finled the scenery and the general impression of :u :On ti lICt) Ia I resort was achieved, The programme was well varied and very ably. NI.C.'d by Ship. wright Thomson. whose humorous technique proved to contribute very largely, to the success of the dance.

Ahoul 300 guests were welcomed by H. the Mess President. C.P.O. J. Riley, vsho invited the Captain's wife.

Mrs. J. Grant. to present the prizes a f the interval. Miss Janet Hawk ills, the Mess Treasurers daughter. presenled Mrs. Grant with a bouquet. and the remaining prizes were pre.settled hr NI rs. Riley. :11 the end of the second half.

The whole 7o)mhllitlee should he very- successful congratulated on If dance. and if we out the single caterer. C.P.O. Giles, for "honourable mention.--- it is because his catering "lulled in" so nicely with the 3(111(iltetItIll theme and was so Sd y much appreciated.

'I he highlight of the first ceremonial divisions of the new term was the presentation to C.P.O. C. l.eiver of a clasp to his Long Service Medal, We h :usl dl to add our congratulations to those 1)1 the Captain. who presented it to him under the clear lens of the I:u'u'Ffhlfu,' i'ue uu'.c photographer.

We have said our farewells 1(1 Cdr. J. S. Hough. D.S.C., R.N.R.. who is well known to all who go round in tllinesweepitlg circles.. Vie has left us to take command of a sea lll nsh i p school bit Dover; our good wishes go with him.

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Phone 3122

HOUSES FOR SALE Why pay csce'1)0 yott desire house ownership with endownrent xive rent?

Itituse nasal assurance with reduced pnctttitlms by allotment ensures security for the luttute. Hi Pet Write cent, to IOU per cent, loans advanced. for full Particular, wi Pout ohuligatn to S. is ,scniue. ffeecliwood Norris.

"Utsenly n.'

SV.itci luis lie. Mull,

purchase

'NEW SIX.KOOSIFI) HOUSES fur sale. Black' fiiik I oawl LxI.ule. Iateli.t.ti full (;udee tlc:iihi desirdesign-eel in frtghly I i ear. alic and e1es tIed position, isV rh or with fittings pro. ;uS'es to suit .tt,lilicanLs. All ded. ('iintpleied house, available for inspection. i7y freehold.

Chiio'e );our own site. Front £ I , mortgage cii ;iilcuble, including all services. 'l IIcaly A lesans Ltd.. 22 oak Ro.id. I .trehaiit.

33 or l.uicliaiui 2"Ii giant,. Phone i.ircham

lunch.

modern

comprising

HOUSE FOR SALE. II Grafliun ."\veniic. Portsmouth. single shine 'iv forecourt.

3 betoonts, bathroom. r .inelled Ii.ulfi. 2 room, and kttcficn; modern fireplaces. ciirtservatory. good garden: good decorative order and repair; £1,200.

LARGE 4-BEDROOM HOUSE. double bays, forecourt, large front. middle and back roomy, modern grates, large kitchen. $011. greenhouse.

Easy for conversIon into 2 flats. Splendid condition thruiitghouit. Owner occupied. Not

rcplanning s.hemc. £l$0O.-Vucw betweenunder 6 to 11 p.m. l)rcicr, 137 Sultan Road, Portsmouth.

SE%tl.I)ETACIIF.D BUNGALOW. lounge, 2 fredrooms, kitchen, bathroom, funos. shed. £I OU4)'jelfey 13 Eastticld Avenue. Wmt End. Farchanr,

FULLY chens. 2 till June Suiitthsca

FtJRNISIIEI) FLATLETS. own kitany. Booking for long or short periods I. No childrcn.-38 Sfiaflcshutry Road. (opp. Queen's

hotel).

TO LET. liurnushed flat, lounge tuedroom. kitchen. own gas meter, bathroom, place Ion two itiirtuitc's Iron, buses, all parts ill city: 2 ens.

25 Langstone Road, Milton. liorlstu.iuif,.

CARAVANS FORGET A.K.L YOUR CARES AND RELAX in a %c!!-ecuippcd 6-berth caravan situated in the New. Forcst,4whieh you can hire for a modest fee. Children are wefciintc,--.For particulars.

Mrs. A. K, Whiltakcr. $8 First Avenue. fartingion, Cosham.

TWO NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS to let with own kitchenette. meter and use of bath: no children. - Studdard. 41, Margate Road, Southis ca.

IWo FURNISIIFI) ROOMS. use of kilehen. fuatft; one .;Iiuld accepted: no linen: tiiinnalo Ills tier week including electricity. -li.,ilcy. 88 Ri;id. Slunisliass

Stanley o LEE'.

furnished s-ll-containd flit, Devon-,lineAScnuc. Share bathro.utti. rcawri.ulilc rent.

- --Apply G. Woods. fit, ()ictt,itd Road. Soulftsea.

TWO FURNISHED ROOMS to let, clean and -- Wells.

II Sorry. no children R:nny Road. Portsmouth.

comfortable.

THE ROYAL NAVYTO VISIT LONDON

H.M. Ships will visit tile Port of London this month. The first arrival, H.M.S. Pelican (Commander C. J.

TWO

B;itemzin, D.S.C,, RN.) will secure at Battle Bridge Tier tomorrow (February 1(11:11 I I a.iii. The Pelican will he there

FOR SALE

until February 14. when she will sail for Gibraltar en route for the South

FOR S tt.E, racing cycle, Illrick 2Sin, lIAR. fr,utrte. li;unJ-fuled bugs. fittings, Ctinloy 27un, nuns, Itarden hubs, S.A.F.C. gear, It. 17 saddle. tielissier bends, l)ures 3-pin crank. (IS I, A. R.A.F. (tfticers' Mess, K A It,, Pcmhry. Hurry port, ('antttarthenslii

The other ship will he H.M. Submantle (Lieut. ' Cdr. 'i'herniopylae \V. D. Scott, RN.). The Thcrmo-

(),wear

Scott

Kung.

SMALL FLAT to let, suit couple: fully lur. nished.--Phone 31170. 7 Festtng Grove.

coal:

meek;)

IIOUSI' TO LET, partially fitrneshcd. Waterloo. vOle: 4 bcdtootas. 2 sittunit.ttvit,is. kitchen and all usual offices: modern domestic boiler.-For apply Messrs. King A 3 Clarcn' dun Road. Soiitfisca.

details

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TO LET. two furnished rooms, usual facilities: no linen.--3 Ifeneslond Road . North Litti.

ACCOMMODATION kCCOSIMOI)ATION for nasal petstunrrel and lantilies; every comfort excellent food if te-- t.illle.ie ii, 0 Marion quuired terms nroder.ile .

Riiad. Craneswatcr. Soullisea.

February, 1956

is a

Atlantic Station. Her complement little under 200 officers and men.

S.

pyl;ie will herih :11 West India Dock.

Poplar, at p.m. on February

MISCELLANEOUS I. SIfl' SEEKS PARTNER for social activities: Marine or Naval officer: 38 years onwards, 5(1, "un tiiinunhiini.--Apply Box No. 20 "Navy News."

NONINGTON -NURSERY .S('hIOOt.. 4,9 South. aniptiul Road, ltarchani Phone 3044, Pupil, 3 to 0 years SUBMARINE SOUVENIRS wunled (or museum). Instruments, fiitings, cqui ipnicnl plughascd Anything connected I ,Boats w anled,Suunrme:s Red Lion. ltenley-xun.'Ihanics.

YOUNG I..5l)V STUDENT fintcrests : medicine, ciuttespondene.-. tficattc) requests pen friend;iivcr IS, - Box No. 21 "Navy Nest,.-I AXIS. Acts. Phone 4.11>2, 7,12m 24-hour sctvuce. 10 hyde Park Road (close Guiuldliallf.

1.30 Il and will leave early in the morning of the 20th. Civic authorities of Poplar and representatives of the Port of London Authority will be entertained oil hoard on February 18.

Neither

ship will he open to the public, though there will be opportunities. of course. for relatives acid friends 10 go oil hoard, general

A fleeting

visit

10

London

will

be

paid on April 4 and 5 by II. MS. Hardy (Cdr, 13. W. C, Hcwsot!, RN.). The Hard' 5 the first of the view Blackwood ('1355 anti-submarine frigates to be brought into CoflItIl iS'uiOll, She came into service ill December last.

From NIon!h:is:f Kick 10 the Gulf Festival under the direction of Inst.-1 that one of the important tasks of and then we proceeded to Mauritius l,teul. K. 0. t3o:irdm:ln. As holders the R.N.V.R. is the (raining of Pre- to embark His Excellency the for the month of December. Christon our National Servicemen, who, on Governor. and for the next 111(111th we mas of the ('olnnf:tnd ('up. we are hei 115 silent .it NI ella -a l-Ahnla di. call-mettle and the cast is keen to retail! up are thereby, assured of entry into took him round the islands of his where everyone was exlrenlelv well in the Branch of' their to the Navy Dependencies.

Mauritius looked flIer by the K it w it it Oil the trophy.

Returning i gramophone choice and are saved several weeks in mid-October, His Excellency dis' Company.

We have st:urled oh new entry training. embarked and tIle (onlmatlder-i nLochKilhisport sailed from Bahrein record recital ''evening'' and hope that N' isitors 10 the Air DIvislot! during Chief. Fast Africa. l.teilteliatlt'Gellerltl on January 2 and 1111Cr brief stops at there will he sulli:ien I support to keep NI.Illa and Gibraltar. arrived 111k period included. Flag Officer All' I ;lthhllrv, and the Bishop of NI:iunititts I it 501115. 'us Cl C dIll hark eel and taken to the Se' at Imortvtn(lu I h for a refit. having activities continue. and (II u)111L' ). Vice-Adlilib ;il (' . John. ('.13.: chel lies. 311d the I ulrmem Sporting then taken (ill ste.itlie'ct over 31 .004) miles ill just over Naval Assistant to Admiral c%-ell if our hockey le;llIl has, been the lit E:tst Africa v%-here 'I'allg:l 1111(1 M0111- tell months. She is expected to recom. eliminated Iron! the N.Ivy ('up bs', C otllmalldtllg Reserves. Capt. S.H were visited. Whilst at the latter mission for a to r I her Home-East Ite:ittte, V.C., R.N.; Naval Air AssistAssistMaidstone. their record is a good ()I1C II number of the ship's c oni pa 11 y lllcties (iellem,lI Service ,il to Admiral ('otllmission Commanding Re'l'he ti ew hu i Id ill c's in Vernon coIl The visited Nairobi, OIl April 10. serscs, - Cdr. J. I-I. l?Lbfld.ls, I).S:(:..

10 rise hut sse assure readers R -N., Staff Supply Officer to ,\dlnlr,i I that is';iliCuIls mew hers eu Verlion staff Resers cv.

CJ r.(S.) Commanding lure not solId 1111 from St. v itus dance.

I.. C - I'. 0, Stoy. RN. 1 is purely the cli'ct of the vicious Scottish Air 1)ivisiotl, represented Navy News CrosworI-No. 18 outside tildil' machines operating by 1843 Squadron (1.t. Cdr. Ni. Ross. offices, A pri,e of Li Is. will he given for the first correct solution R.N.V.R.).

Came second ill the We raise our hats to the Divers. s I C V (awarded to eli!

Trophy opened (in February 27 who Continue to take their daily dip R.N.V. R. ill an annual Squadrons in what nlLI'it he quite cold watercompetition In flying technical ability of r;i ill I tig must go (ill regardless and airmanship). losing to the Midsx eather conditions. land Air Division. R.N.V.R.. by only The is inner of last month's crossword was: Nesss of our Wrens and the Vernon two marks. [he standard of ill E.R.A. Robson, IIM3. Welcome Friendly Wives ;fppears elsewhere lion,, h the Observers in this cornthese pages, which is our only 111011 Service(both ex-National pet , ever- Illell) for not tIlCIl I iOtl ing thetn here; nexcuse for halt a mark under gained we thank Ihose Wrens who the 1111151111 unl. only mmr]4mLimm are :issisl ill g its ill our drama teat!! and Ihulse who did sutzh st:ilss':irt work ill looking after the younger children I'InMnSn LOCI-1 10 ill the vat ious parties.

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KILLISPORT R.N.A.S.

EGL1NTON

WE WELCOME back to Eglinion Lieut.-('dr. E. R. A. Johnson. RN., the new Commanding Officer of 7,19 Squadron. and i_ieu I -('dr. J. I', David.

R.N,, the Commanding Officer desig-nate of 815 Squadron, which for six years after the war was the resident A-S Squadron at Eglington, Also '[hind Officer J. I, Wailen, W.R.N.S.. who has 1fF rived from N uticha In Park, After being delayed for several days due to the fog 1111(1 had V. e;flher in the South of 820 Squadron flew oil oil Monday. Jantb:Irv 9. and are now embarked in I-I NI .S, Centaur. :01(1 we wish them the best of luck on their cruise to the l':fr Fist.

Congrzltul:ttions to Wrell Rosenl:Irv Scarli, who has left to do the W.R.N.S. Olliccrs' at 'I'raining ('ourse Greenwich.

S( 0"f'FISI'I DIVISION

AIR

R.N.V.R.

During the last months of the sear which is the the Division. only R.N.V.R Air Division in Scotland, and draws recruits from a wide area extending from Newcastle-on'Tvne to Inverness. was strengthened by the addition of four part-time National Service officers, two pilots and two observers, and twenty Pre-National Service ratings, twelve of whom come from Rolls Royce, Hilhingtoti, The Division also wartnly welcomed cxC.P.O. (S,) D. Kleckh:bln, who benefits the Division by his 1(1115 experience in the Supply and Secretariat Branch.

It may not he generally appreciated

ON I'HURSDAY. February 2. Loch Kilhisport returned to Portsmouth after cOllll)leIIllg the foreign kg, of her General S e r v i c e Commission. 'the ship's company of Loch Killisport commissioned Whitesand originally Bay in September. 1954, and did from then until Christmas in the h-Ionle Heel mostly, off the North and West Coasts of Scotland. At Christmas k was d e c I d e d that Whitesand 13:is' should 'be Reserve and placed in having done this, the ship's company proceeded to Chatham :111(1 took Loch K Illisport out of reserve, Loch Killis' port commissioned (in February 28.

1955. and sailed from U.K. for the East Indies Station (111 NI Ii rch 21. 1955.

After a brief fort 11 igh l's work-up a Malta she proceeded into the l'ersllin Gulf for the months of May and June.

At the end of June the ship thankfully. left the heat of the Gulf' and spew J ulv docking at Col olnho. front vs here ltll the ship's Colilplulty had a spell at the rest camp .11 l)ivft;Il:fw:f.

August was spent lit Irinconl;lhec taking part in the combined exercises with the Indian. Pakistan and Ceylon fleets CROSSWORD

SOLUTION

JANUARY,

1956

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Wakened wiihouit a nod (3).

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I ca' hrcred tciilulc.' (3), Riser (3) 5siilcy c:unjy that is unfit t at (7) t ay eic,mluurc,' (SI: IIi say see 5). lint be dues not ruin in his shop (8, 8).

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20. 5 p,irriil ha, no equal .it this (3).

22. Raw- egg,. Not atu.uuui lIutse. Ii> 2$ Ouuu,. I tie se'eiund letter is A, C', 7 (3).

26, I alkuulut if IlIennux! (3).

27, I Ic slitiiul.J know his name (3>, 2,1, (5 31. fIle courtly r:pmevenlcd by me at hockey?

32. the -- is a complete turnover (I>.

34, Muncrul that may "reek" in Scuilland,' (II. 35, 'The h'hiut.e of Sluiuuu tuilcd Ireland once (4>.

36. Mexican off I ihal', I,nuthishunian. go comic (4)

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