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THE RESERVE FLEETTIlE ROYAL NAVY has fromcar! est limes maintained ships in re-serve with the object of being able toreplace ships of the seagoing fleetwhich require repairs or long refits.and of having spare ships ready to bemanned by the Naval Reserves-RoyalFleet Reserve. Roal Naval Reserve.and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve---ss ho would lie called up onmobilisa-tion.When the war with Germany and

Japan caine to an end in 1945, theRoyal Na'. v ssas six times its pre-warsue, and as the release I1rosrmmeprogressed. the majority of the shipsin commission had to he paid-oil untilthe peace-tulle seagoing fleet was re-duced to the si/c we could afford toma ii with our post-war Navy. Thoseships which were worn out or forvarious reasons would not he requiredin a future sstr were scrapped, but thisleft over 3t)() ships ;ill(] major landingcraft to he placed in reserve-the bulkof them being destroyers and frigates.,hips bound to he badly needed foronvo\ a tid a nil -sri bnia rifle duties in

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Rev. W. J. E. Trcgcnna-Piw,it. O.B.E.. R.N..Royal Naval Barracks. Portsmouthic!.: Portsmouth 74371 (list. 2913)

Message from FlagOfficer Comnwnding

Reserve Fleet

NAVAL CLUBS . . . 4The First Permanent N.A.A.F.I. Club

EIGHT YEARS ago the presentQueen, then Princess Elizabeth, openedthe Portsmouth N.A.A.F.I. Club, whichis located at Government House Site.Cambridge Junction. It was tt-c flrst ina chain of permanent N.A.AFJ. Clubsplanned for Service centres in GreatBritain.Portsmouth was picked as the home

of the first permanent N.A.A.F.I. Clubbecause the need for a Services' socialcentre was particularly acute. The blitzhad played havoc with existing off-duty.

VICE-ADMIRAL J. W. M. EATONC.B., DS.O., D.S.C.

"READY AYE Ready" has been themotto of the Royal Navy, since itsearliest days. This saying would be buta meaningless phrase were it not for thereserves of trained manpower, shipsand material which enable the ActiveFleet to expand rapidly into the largenaval force required to protect our seacommunications in time of war.The Reserve Fleet therefore has been

a vital factor in the Navy's prepared-ness to fulfil its traditional role as the

country's first line of defence, since the

very beginning. Successive major warshave shown clearly how important it

is for the Navy to maintain in reserve

ships of all types, which can be com-

missioned and brought into service

shortly after the outbreak of hostilities.

Today the Active Fleet has the back-

ing of some 300 ships in maintainedreserve. They vary in type from battle-

ships to small inshore minesweepersand are berthed at ports all over GreatBritain. in Northern Ireland and atbases abroad.

Since the last war, the shortage of

manpower has led us to develop new

techniques in the maintenance of our

ships in leserve. Some of these tech-

niques, for which officers and men are

specially trained, are illustrated in thisedition of NAVY Ntws, Ships to whichthese techniques have been applied areberthed in commercial ports, where

they are maintained by civilian labourwith naval technical assistance. This

disposition of the Fleet provides em-

ployment for any surplus labour in the

port areas and in addition ensures some

degree of dispersal of its units, in theevent of heavy air attacks at the out-break of war.

Finally the task of maintaining shipsin a proper state of reserve has neverbeen easy. It is certainly no easier todayowing to the technical complexity ofthe modern warship.The efficient main-

tenance of the Reserve Fleet of the

present day calls for a high degree oftechnical knowledge, unremitting zeal

and a great capacity for hard work.

EDITORIALEVERY NEWSPAPER is launched in

the hope that it will attain a degree of

permanency. It is, however, in the

fourth and fifth months that it usuallyencounters real criticism, a slowingdown of its initial impetus, and a fall-

ing away of its supporters. If it cansurvive the five months, it is reasonablysafe to suppose that the newspaper willhe established permanently.NAVY Nisvs, sponsored by a few en-

thusiasts. has endeavoured to presentto the Navy every item of news truth-

fully. and without partiality. Judgingfrom the many fetters that we have re-ceived, that policy has been endorsed

fully by our readers and contributors.Enough copy pours in to fill two issuesfor every one published. Sales have in-creased each month, and our circula-tion is now greater than we ever

thought possible.We are grateful to the welfare com-

mittees of H.M.S. Vanguard and Per-seus. who, as a mark of their apprecia-tion. have generously given us gifts of£20 and £10.So - greatly encouraged by the

tremendous response of all in the Com-mand-we present yet another issue,confident that NAVY NEws is here to

stay.

amenities for ratings and Wrens, and in1946, when Portsmouth still containeda heavy Services population, the finenew Club, with its restaurant, tavern,lounges, games room, ballroom, bar-ber's shop, shower baths and W.V.S.Information Bureau, formed a Forces'social centre that was without equal inthe land.

In post-war years the reduction inthe strength of Navy personnel in andaround Portsmouth has brought abouta gradual change in the function of theClub. It is no longer a casual callingplace for the sailor with a few hours tospare, but a real Service Club withregular members and an atmosphere ofgood fellowship and comfort. Thesocial side has increased enormouslyand is still growing. The nightly dancesand the fortnightly gala nights havestrained the ballroom capacity to itslimits, and work has now begun onalterations that will nearly double thefloor area.

Mr. Sayers, the urbane Club man-ager, has already organised, with con-siderable success, Sunday afternoonmusical sessions, providing a small

orchestra or a talented solo instruniciitalist to present t period of quiet entertainment during the deadest part of titday. He has the hacking of the mixeCivilian and Services Club CommitteeThe restaurant, which has an eflicicn

self-service cafeteria, produces somi3,000 meals a week at prices avcraginibetween Is, &I. and 2s, 6d. The mentis varied and the standard is high. flt

manager's only complain! concerns threluctance of the majority of hi

patrons to try anything new in Ihi

The Commander-in-ChiefAdmiral Sir George E. Greasy

G.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.V.O.

culinary line. Egg and chips, sausageand chips, steak and chips, with theusual variations, still form the bulk ofthe orders.The games room, equipped with two

full-sized billiards tables and a table-tennis table, is seldom, if ever, unoccu-pied and there is often a waiting list.These comfortable lounges and the

reading and writing room are havens ofrest for many a tired sailor or Wren.Visit them - at any time during theClub's opening hours-from 10 a.m. to10.30 p.m.-and you will find a Scat-tering of sailors, or soldiers, certainlyone or two Wrens and Wracs and pos-sibly an airman or two taking their casein the deep armchairs or sitting at awriting table.When Queen Elizabeth opened the

Portsmouth Club she described it as aClub of which every member mightwell be proud. Her Majesty added:"In a traditional Service centre such asPortsmouth the N.A.A.F.I. Club isassured of a long, busy and useful life.

It will remain a permanent featureof this great city."

R. D. McB.

COASTAL FORCES WARMEMORIAL

ON FRIDAY, September Il, at 3 p.m.during a brief spell of fine weather withonly a few gusts of wind which in noway marred the ceremony, the CoastalForces War Memorial was unveiled byMrs. Catherine Hichens, widow ofLicut.-Cdr. R. F, Hichens. l).S.O. andbar. D.S.C. and bar. R.N.V.R., anddedicated by the Venerable Arch-deacon F. N. Chamberlain. Chaplainof the Fleet, assisted by the Rev. OwenRoebuck. Chaplain of the Church ofScotland and Free Churches, in thepresence of the C.-in-C., Portsmouth.and many relations and old membersof Coastal Forces.The service was short and simple.

and the whole atmosphere, one couldfeel, was intimate and homely. Manypeople remarked afterwards how wellthis reflected the spirit of CoastalForces. Everyone really joined in,heart as well as voice, in the familiarhymns and simple prayers.The memorial was then unveiled by

Mrs. Hichens, after :t short speechwhich is worth reporting in full. Shesaid: "My sons and I are deeply con-scious of the honour that is being paidto my husband's memory, in asking meto unveil this memorial to all the deadof the Coastal Forces. Eleven yearsago our Captain came to tell me of myhusband's death after an action inwhich, though contact with the enemyhad been broken oil and victorachieved, my husband had been hit bya stray shell and others in the cockpitwounded. He said to me: 'You wontbelieve me now. hut time is a greathealer.' Today I realise how true hiswords were. Now, because sufficienttime has elapsed we can forget thedumb pain we all suffered: the vacuuminto which we all put our minds he-

cause we couldn't bear our happiermemories. We can remember our men;remember 'the little ships' in whichthey went to sea; remember their cour-age and endurance; their gaiety: eventheir failings; we can rememberproudly and happily all they had togive us and their country. We mustremember, too, those who gave, nottheir lives, but their limbs; they, andtheirs may well have suffered more. Iwould like to finish with a slightlyaltered quotation of my husband's ownwords to describe his feelings afterattending the funeral of some of hisown men killed in a similar action:'We fight on. Our loved ones are atpeace.'The "Last Post" was sounded by six

boy buglers from H.M.S. St. Vincent.The memorial was then dedicated bythe Chaplain of the Fleet and the"Reveille" sounded and a wreath laidby Mrs. Hiehens.

At the conclusion of the servicewreaths were laid by Cdr. Camp-bell-Smith, R.C.N.. on behalf ofsi:r.u. ofileers in Canada and Wash-ington: by Cdr. Gunderscn. R.Nor,N..two wreaths on behalf of the offi-cers and men of the Royal Nor-wegian and Danish Navies: by Licut.-Cdr. Schreuder. R.N.N.. on behalf ofthe officers and men of the RoyalNetherlands Navy: by Sandy Edwards"In memory of my friends in CoastalForces, especially 'Hitch' "; and byMrs. Snook. "In grateful memory.Fleet Mail Officer, Portland, 1942-43."

Perhaps the whole atmosphere wasbest shown h' the four sailors restingon their arms reversed at each cornertypifying the simple prayerfulness yetdignity of the occasion.

COMMANI)ER-IN-CIIll;F'S MESSAGE 10 COMMAND

On my arrival at Portsmouth I send my good wishes to all hands in my newcommand. I shall look forward to seeing you all in your own ships and establish-ments in the near future.

Nearly Time Expired?Then make the most of your training

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October, 1954 PORTSMOUTH NAVY NEWS 3

Have YOU a personal problem?

ASK JOHN ENGLISHHe Married an American

Some years ago, when in a ship whichvisited the States, I married an Ameri-can girl. After returning to the UnitedKingdom, 1 arranged for her to conicover here. She came, but didn't likeScotland and without any warning shereturned to the U.S.A.

I have now received papers about adivorce which she has started in Vir-ginia. If she succeeds, will I he free tomarry someone else?

Answer: Unfortunately, any (/i%'OrCewhich your wife obtains in Virginiaiii!! not be valid in Scotland, and I amafraid that if you married again youwould be guilty of bigamy.

I gather you are a Scotsman andtherefore if .Scotland is .Your permanenthome ou are domiciled there. Accord-

ing to Scottish law. only the countrywhere tit(, hushand is domiciled hasjurisdiction in divorce,The o,,I advice I can give you is if

your wife ,narru's (i(.'(iill, her t)l(irriaçt'would be bigamous, and if themarriage is c(,nsi(,nfluited. her conductadulterous. If you have evidence ofthis. you can divorce her on groundsof adultery.On tit(, other hand, if your wife does

not marry again. you should endeavourto get her to rejoin you, as theScot-tishCourts require you to make ani(lort to adhere to your wife.

I an, of the opinion that the ScottishCourts ttould regard the attempt ofyour wife to obtain a divorce in Vir-

ginia as am, act of desertion.

Is lie the heir?

My father died 12 months ago. I amthe eldest son and always thought thatthe eldest son was the heir by the law,and so entitled to succeed to thefather's property. Mv mother is dead.but I have four brothers and sisters and

my father did not leave a will. Mybrothers and sisters refuse to let mehave the insurance monies, National

Savings certificates and furniture which

my father left. What is the position,please?Answer: I am not at all surprised l'y

the attitude adopted by your brothersand sisters. There is no such thing asan heir by the late on intestacy in thesemodern times. 4.s your father did notleave a will, he died intestate and hisestate is divided equally bet it'c'Cn youand your brothers and sisters. If your

fathers property exceeded £100, youshould visit it solicitor and ask him totake imp Letters of Administration,without which neither you nor yourbrothers and sisters will he able to dealteigh the estate.

Admiralty liking Scheme

Could you tell me why my husbandcannot be eligible for the AdmiraltyHiring Scheme, just because he isunder 2!, when he can go to sea andwar and get killed before he is 21? Myhusband was at Greenwich NavalSchool from the age of II to IS. thenentered the Boy Seaman Branch. Hehas signed on for 12 years' continuousservice, and hopes to do 22 years. butthis age limit does not encourage him.You see it also applies to his goingabroad-I am not allowed to go withhim until I am 21.

Is this age limit necessary, when itdoes not apply to the Air Force?

Answer: Please don't think me tIn-.cy,npat/u'tw, but the fairest answer Ican give you is that these rules abouteligibility for hirings and free passagesabroad had been worked out (111(1 pub-licit. announced before your wedding.and so your husband 1?ll1.st hare knownof thlemmi when he decided that the twoof you could afford to get ,,tarried.I well know how disappointing foryoung ,narried people is anythingtthich prevents them having as muchtune as possible toget/u'r, hut I an sureit ca,,,lot be long before your husbandreaches the age of 21 and you can bene-fit from,, the ,nany concessions whichthe Admiralty has announced since thewar. Don't forget the officers' wiveshave to trait until their husbands aremuch older before they can benefitfrom,, these schemnes!

There is oil(. sniall point which Youhave misunderstood. Your own age hasno effect upon eligibility for a freepassage abroad: it is your husband'sage that ,natters.

I haven't been (11,11' to get any officialinformation about the R.A.F., but /

/111(1 it di/hicult to believe that it's

dsfJcrem,t in that Service trot,, the Navy.Before finishing my answer to you.

may I add how glad I am to hear thatyour husband hopes to do 22 years in

the Service. You keep his ambitions upand get iii,,, to advance hi:miself, forthere's plenty of scope for him to make

jolly good future for you both.

Motoring NotesAS A I,ROI:FSSIONAI. motorist whoearns his bread and butter in the motortrade, and who unfortunately has a

daily journey of 20 miles each way tohis work, usually in a hurry, yourmotoring correspondent has ampleopportunity to criticise his fellowmotorists and, incidentally, himself.when, as is inevitable, he makes anoccasional mistake. Although not a

speed merchant, he is nevertheless notin the habit of wasting time on theroad, and like many fast drivers, is

fairly easily irritated by repeatedbaulking. It is rather interesting, there-fore, to study the reasons for some ofthis baulking, some of ss Is ieh are all tooobvious.

Hand WaggingI lie most iii i tail ii e person on the

road in lily, opinion S the careful driver-often iii a sina II 10 lip. car-keeping

-toa steady 30-35 mph. on the openroad and conscientiously signalling hisevery intention. Like most fast drivers,I alwas s react the same and mutter to

myself inwardly: ''For l'ete's sake stopwagging your hand and gel oil with

your driving." Ihe latest example I metvery recently when I came up behindan old Hillman Minx. I was repeatedlyunable to get through owing to the

charming driver holding to the centreof the road, but after a while becamesomewhat amused. [very few momentson absolutely every occasion that sheovertook stationary cars, cyclists.pedestrians. animals, and so on, a

dainty ss hite-gloved hand appearednear the top of the driver's door pokingout of :ill almost closed window. Nodoubt she thought she was driving ins-

pecca hi y. although ill fact not one ofher signals 5% as necessary since the cir-eunsstances v. crc obvious.The ''turning right'' signal with the

right arm extended horizontally is asignal %C1.5 frequently abused. Its rita inuse apparent lv is to indicate that onei pulling out to overtake. which canbe quite a snare for the diver in therear. I have tic'q lien t I y beet iii isledby this signal, especially when it hasbeer) gisen approaching a right-handturning. Like many drivers I usuallypull into the left to pass on the inside

in these circumstances, only to findthat the car in front not turning atall, but only pulling out to pass some-

thing.May I make a plea to all naval

motorists-please stop wagging yourright hand unless you really have gotsomething to signal about. Don't keepgiving a "turn right" signal when youare only overtaking the vehicle in front--and, last but not least, get on withyour driving and keep both hands onthe wheel.

ServicingThere is no doubt that regular

greasing a n d general lubrication.either in your own garage or the ser-vice station, pays large dividends in

prolonging the life of a car. There are.however, a few points which are some-times overlooked, even in the best ser-vice stations, and I suggest that it isworth while checking before takingyour car away that the followingpoints have in fact been attended to:

(a) Brake master cylinder topped up.(hi) Distributor governor lubricated.(c) Fan greased where appropriate.(d) Dynamo bearings lubricated.These are not necessarily points

which are automatically attended to.and should not only be stipulated itdue for attention, but should also bechecked before taking the car away.

Car-PolishingFor those motorists who believe in

wax polishing their cars and stick toSimoniz despite the hard labour in'volved. 1 have recently discovered a

very useful powder which definitelycuts dost is the amount of elbow greaserequired. The stuff is called "Pow'derii," and I can vouch for its effici-ency. It is not readily obtainable butif anyone cares to drop rue a line C,"k)

N.svv Nmws. with a postal order

for Ss. Rd.. I will bc quite prepared toobtain it for them.

Dates to Remember

The International Motor Car ShowFan's Court. October 20 to October30.

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A.F.Os. of InterestNew Pay Procedure

A.F.O. 1763/54 announced the intro-duction of a full-scale trial throughoutthe Fleet, of certain modifications to(lie present naval pas accounting sys-(en), to start on October 1, 1954. ThisA.F.O. gives accounting directions, theeffect of which upon the rating will heprimarily that he will receive at the be-ginning of each quarter a single sheetshowing particulars of his pay duringthe previous quarter, or if lie joinedduring the quarter from the date of hisjoining the ship. This trial is the first

stage in an endeavour to reduce delayin a man's pay documents accompany-ing him when on draft, and to associatepersonnel more closely with particularsof their own accounts. Certain othersmall changes to introduce a uniformsystem of fortnightly payment for rat-ings are also projected; details may heexpected later.

PyjamasA.F.O 2181/54 extended the free

issue of two suits of pyjamas to allnaval ratings and Royal Marines: itwas previously restricted to those whojoined on and after July, 1951.

Royal Malayan NavyA.F.O. 2182/54 notified that certain

C.P.O. ratings (seaman. E.R.A.. writerand steward branches) were invited tovolunteer for service as instructors withthe Royal Malayan Navy.A.F.O. 2184154 printed a list of rat-

ings required for loan to the RoyalMalayan Navy after completion 0! aRN.engagement, with rates of payandconditions of service.

F4ucatiortA.F.O. 2183/54 drew attention to the

importance and value of passing Edu-cation Test Part I to all ratings, butespecially those in the seaman andstoker branches.A.F.O. 2319/54 gave particulars of

certain new courses connected withautomobile engineering and electricalengineering which have been intro-duced into the Forces' CorrespondenceScheme.

Civil Service, etc., CompetitionsA.F.O. 2186154 announced oppor-

tunities for officers and men to com-pete at an open competition for at least60 appointments as officers of Customsand Excise in the Customs and ExciseDepartment. Examinations will be heldon December 1 and 2. 1954.A.F.O. 2328/54 referred to the Civil

Service Commission competitions forclerical classes (General and Depart-mental) of the Home Civil Service andGrade 6 parts in Branch "B" of theForeign Service. Closing date for thereceipt of completed application formsis October 21. 1954.

SuitcasesA.1'.O. 2245/54 reminded ratings that

only the correct Service pattern andsize suitcases could be allowed so asto fit into stowage racks provided inships. Suitcases of oilier than the cor-rect pattern cannot he suitably stowedin kit lockers which contain a compart-ment for this purpose or in the standardracks where provided in ships. Theyare consequently difficult to secure.cause undue congestion in the livingspaces, arid constitute a possible sourceof danger in the event of damage to theship.

Royal MarinesA.F.O. 2336/54 gave the welcome

news that the gold-braided cloths tunicsas previously worn by senior N.C.Os.of the Royal Marine Band Service areto he reintroduced for wear by theseranks on ceremonial occasions in placeof the yellow-braided cloth tunicsworn at present,

Widows' PensionsA.I'.O. 2193/54 adjusted some ano-

riialmes in widows' pensions. When de-tails of (lie Forces' Family PensionsScheme were promulgated in A.F.O,842/53 it was stated that pensionswould riot be payable in conjunctionwith awards by the Ministry of Pen-sions and National Insurance in re-spect of death due to service.

It hiss, however, now been decidedthat widoss . and children of officersand ratings who (lie after August. 1950,who are eligible for an "attributable"pension may he awarded, if otherwiseeligible under the Forces' Family Pen-sions School. :111 "ordinary" Pensionsupplement in nesncct of the officer'sor rating's service on a scale laid downin the A. F.O.

All the awards will he made auto-matically ss'ihnut application by thewidows

Japanese AssetsA.F.O. 2244/54 announced a further

distribution of Japanese assets to ex-

prisoners of war in Japanese hands.Those likely to be concerned shouldstudy this A.F.O., which has been re-printed for notice-hoards.

BotanyA.1'.O. 2255/54 invited naval officers

and ratings to help in collecting fromout-of-the-way parts of the worldplants which may, after due experimentand trial, prove suitable for introduc-tion to English gardens. The request ismade by the Royal HorticulturalSociety, Wislev, Ripley, Woking. Sur-rey, who describe ill the A.F.O. (liebest way to collect and send seeds., etc.

N.A.A,F.I.A.F.O. 2316/54 reported the 82nd

meeting of the Headquarters NavalCanteen Committee, held on July 23,1954. the minutes of which have beendistributed to ships' companies' notice-hoards.

New-Type HammockA.F.O. 2402/54 described the intro-

duction of a new type of hammock cap-able of use for sleeping in with a campbed. This new type of hammock, andthe mattress to go with it, will he longerthan the present hammock and will hefitted with two canvas tunnels to takethe camp bed metal fittings when re-quired. The longer mattress will alsohe suitable for rise in the portable bedhunks which are being fitted in certainships such as Hermes class and Victori-otis on modernisation. The existing pat-tern of camp bed will eventually he-comeobsolete and will he replaced bya set of metal fittings comprisingframework for a bed.No change is involved to the existing

arrangements for the provision of bed-ding for use with bedsteads in shoreestablishments and in ships in whichfixed berths or hunks are fitted. It willbe some time before the new-typeham-mockand mattress are universallyavailable, and certain interim arrange-ments will he necessary. In order togain user experience of the articles ofmodified design pending their generalintroduction, it is intended to providethe new hammocks. etc., in two or threeselected ships commissioning or re-commissioning during the present year.Not the least interesting feature of this

A.F.O, is that ratings will be issuedon loan one pillow and two pillowcovers which will he returned whenthey leave (lie ship.

General Service Commissions-Leave Arrangements

A.F.O. 2458/54: This A.F.O. sets outthe details of the policy regarding leavescales whilst serving on a General Ser-vice Commission, It is intended. ingeneral, that the existing leave scalesshould continue.The proposals, briefly. are that if

proceeding overseas and no leave hasbeen taken for more than 28 days menwill he granted. as far as is possible,seven days' advanced General ServiceCommission leave prior to commis-sioning, or proceeding overseas ifUnited Kingdoiss service makes up thefirst part of a General Service Com-mission, This seven days will bededucted from the entitlement of 54(lays' leave due during a General Ser-vice Commission. Two thirds of thisleave, i.e., 36 days. will be grantedwithin (lie commission. For example.whilst within the Home Fleet 14 days'seasonal leave at Christmas and sum-mer. plus three days at Easter. On re-turn from overseas service a minimumof It) days, if proceeding direct to ship'sbionic port.

This Fleet Order has been reprintedfor notice-hoards and merits study byofficers and men.

SHOOTING OF NEW FILMEX PORTSMOUTH

APPROVAL HAS been given for thegranting of naval facilities at Ports-mouth and Portland to the filmcompany, Ealing Studios Ltd., inconnections with their film, "The Shipthat Died of Shame," based on theshort story by Nicholas Monsarrat.

Final Reminder

-Rear-LightingRear reflectors are now compulsory

on all vehicles, including niotor-cycles,as from October I, 1954. Have youhad them fitted yet?

into wardroom and club popularity? Reqi:t'sthç P/y,nout/i's

cornpany-.--with pink, tonic, vermouth, squash or just plain

water! Plymouth, the Navy's own gin, is right back to pre-

war perfection. R.P.C. at the R.N.V.R. Club or any good bar,

PLYMOUTHGIN -

COSTS NO MORE THAN ORDINARY GIN

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W.II.N.S. NOTES...Visit of Rite ('oztininsider-in-Chief,Portsmouth, to tl.%I.S. Mercury.

'I Ill: (i)M NIANI)F R - IN - CHIEF,Portsrtto u th, Admiral S i r J, ti hnI'(le!sen, G.C.V.O.. G.(.R.. ( .ftE.,paid a faresvcll visit to H.M.S. Mercuryon Friday. September 10. lie took theilute at a parade of the ship's corn-

panv. sshieh included three W.R.N.S.Divisions, and afterssards gave anaddress.

Tennis Court-Duchess of KentBarracks

The hard tennis court recently con-structed in the l)uchcss of Kent Bar-racks is now complete. 1 his ss ork hasbeen made possible h i very gener-oils grant from file Ntillield Trust forII. NI. Forces of the C ro ii.A letter of thanks from representa-

tives of the Service has been 'ent toLord Nit ffield.An inscribed plaque is to he erected

it the entrance to the court as aIerrnanent record of this gift.

W.R.N.S. Bcnc olent TrustA collection ssas taken on Septem-

er 2 throughout the W.R.N.S. Unitat the Royal Marines Barracks.Fast-vies'.The sum realised amounted tot3 3,,. 6d., ss hich was forssarded to thelIon. Secretary, for the Portsmouth( ontmand.

Scottish Country DancingI he autumn session commenced on

Monday. August 30. under the super-isron of Sub-Lieut. IS) B. I. I).

1/41 ranach, R.N. The dance is heldon NIonda vs in the recreation room,)iehess of Kent Barracks. The room

is spacious and corn forta hI holds SCto 100 energetic (lancers.An invitation has been extended to

the RN. personnel in Victoria Bar-ack s to at(end every week.The main object is to combine the

reaching of new (lances 5% ith the pleas-ure of a social evening. Our gratitudeis expressed through the medium ofthis col urnn to Sub- I. ieu t. St ranach forill his help.

Music CircleThe first of a series of gramophone

record recitals, chosen by Coder (EdII. A. Nishett. took place on Thurs-day. September 9. ('oder Nishett hakindly consented to assist with the'election of the programmes untilChristmas.

Guests were invited from VictoriaBarracks. The numbers attending farexceeded those expected. It is hopedthat this is indicative of a gentiine in-terest in classical music. From timeto time those attending \% ill he giventhe opportunity of choosing their ownprogrammes.Coffee is served during the interval

by the Wrens. The help given withthe washing-up by the guests has beenvery, much appreciated.

Errattmni to the September Edition ofthis Paper

Higher Education Test. First sen-tence. Substitute: "The next examina-tion "ill he held in October, 1954.'

HandicraftsClasses are field in the Duchess of

Kent Barracks three afternoons andthree evenings a week.During the past month many stoolfratires have been fitted with woven seagrass seats. For most this is a firstattempt. T h e process is straight-forssard but hard on the hands. Theresults so far have proved well worththe ellort and attractive in design.

Leatherss ork is becoming increas-ingly popular. A variety of shoppingbags, handbags, wallets, purses andthe fashionable bucket hag can be seenin the process of being made.Wren Wilkinson is able to tat, and

has made several pretty, mats. She hasexpressed her willingness to shosv any-one interested the basic stitches.Dainty yet strong edges can he madefor table mats, handkerchiefs andlingerie. All that is needed is a shuttleand crochet hook, and, of course,patience.

Iss o small weaving looms areavailable for anyone who mould liketo weave a scarf. A beginner svouldneed to be prepared to spend a maxi-lit urn of eight hours on a first scarf.Iland-s oven scarves, with knittedmittens or gloves to match, in brightcolours, make a most acceptableChristmas present for both youngchildren and the more fashion-con-scious adults.A handicraft exhibition is being

arranged to take place towards the endof November when the work of theW.R.N.S. in the Portsmouth ('our-mand will he displayed.

W.R.N.S. Officers

Third Officer P. A. Newton hasrelieved Second Officer R. S. I.Gregory as Command W.R.N.S.Sports Officer. Third Officer M. A..'\damson has joined additional.

Chief Petty Officers and Petty. Officers

Attention is d r a w n to A.F.O.2192/54, which states that Chiefs andconfirmed Petty Officers are to providetheniselves with a No. I Dress. Whencertified by their Divisional Officers tobe in possession of this dress the ratingsconcerned are to he credited with agratuity of £6 to cover the excess costof the initial provision of a cloth suitas compared with the cost of a sergesuit at Fleet Issuing Prices.

W.R.N.V.R. Officers

An administrative course for proba-tionary Third Officers 'ias held in theDuchess of Kent Barracks from Mon-day. September 6 to IS, inclusive.

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PORTSMOUTh NAVY NEWS October, 1954

Farewell to Lady EdelstenTHE FRIENDLY face and warmingsnide of Lady. Fdelsten will he knownto thousands (it, the Navy's officers andmen' as well as to great numbers oflocal citizens after the two ears dur-ing which she has lived .itnongst itswhilst Admiral Sir John Edelsten hasheld the ll(irt%ni(ititil CommandAl

I e: I., I'll .._ I........

_. ISIlIIIi .11 Sir john l.UI.i5iCll, ('Cillie lie

left l'ortstnouth, received remarkableexpressions of regard and affection,and there can he no doubt that thesewere due to the cheerful and conscien-ious way ill which lie has fulfilled,hisfutictions as ('omrnandcr-in-Chief and

the great personal interest lie has shownti the great variety of naval activitiesunder his adnr itt ist rat ion.

Lady Edelsteir. no less than theAdmiral, has devoted herself with thesame qualities of a warm and humaninterest to the many welfare and socialactivities of the port and (if the Corn-maird. It is these activities whiclr bringreal and practical help to the man intreed and to his family, and tires' illtheir turn rely on the active and vigor-(ills support which they have receivedfrom Admiralty House.

Anyone associated with the RoyalNaval and Royal Marine Children'sHome. the Royal Naval and RoyalMarine Maternity Honre, the ServicesHouse. the Drop-in Club and the , ... . .. . -'Royal Naval Friendly. Union ofSailors' Wives will speak withapprec-iationof Lady. Edehsten's concern fortheir advancement and well-being.

Site has for sottre time run a flirt-''nigirtly sewing party (it the Southsea - .branch of the Royal Naval I'rucndly ' .-Union of Sailors' Wives in AdtriiraltvHouse and is far front content Withlooking on. but takes a full part ill - . - .'+.(fell] onst rating the skill 01 the seam-

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stress. He own remarkable artistic

- . ' -- -..............flair and instinctive good taste have lent Trust and Mrs. ('urrey's activitiesbrought pleasure and benefit to every- for Dame Agnes Weston's Sailors'body. Site also attend the ttrotithlv Rest and the accommodation whichafternoon meetings 01 the Royal Naval she has organised for sailors' familiesI'ricndly Union of Sailors Wives in . have also received Lady Edelstensir.itton Road, entering fully. into the strong support. In the organisation ofspirit of proceedings. flag days. (lances and dress parades forThe success of the Drop-in ('tub and the King George V Fund, a substantialits free and informal atmosphere are share of the work has been undertakenknown to have been a source of much by Lady Edelsten personally. and dur-pleasure to her, and she has taken an ing flag days she has always beenequally great and active interest in the active herself, supervising the organica-Under Five Club. where the welfare. of tiotr at the headquarters tent on thethe children makes the best contrihu-

Hard.lion to help their mothers. These things- are but tokens of herThe King George V Fund for syiripathy and - natural warm-heartedSailors and the Royal Naval Benevo- care for the things which she believes

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are ittr portaant in Z1 socie lv where we allneed to depend oil each other. She willprobably take as for granted herattitude towards them. but it isimportant that nobody else should dos'I'licyo. are done with unselfishnesswhich should he a model to all in themidst of a busy, life, where there areunceasing demands in the assistance toher husband of his duties and in theday-to-day conduct of a hone as busyand hospitable as Admiralty House,Portsmouth.We would wish her, with the Com-

mander-in-Chief, every good fortuneand every happiness in the rest so richlyearned on retirement.

Wouten's,Seeiti*on

PARADE OF FASHION rub in pure olive oil, niosing the scalpON THE 17th of last tniontir a parade about with our fingers. Use a goodof fashion was presented at the Savoy apIss, shampoo and finish with al3allrootn. Soutirsea, by Messrs. Hand- lemon rinse. or trs' one of the colourless, of Southsea. This show, under rinses they're tun, and can high-lightthe patronage of Lady Edeisteti, was our hair quite surprisingly.in aid of King George's Fund for RECIPESailors, U) which the entire proceeds HAVE YOU favourite supper dish'!were devoted. 'Packed audiences .it hotlr sinowings

We iirvite vIru to send us the recipe.were absorbed ill the latest trends of

and lifter a prize to the value i1lOs ôd. Address your entries: "Recipe.colour and design. Amongtire Fabrics,

woollens predominated. with wonder-Woman's Page

'Editor, Portsmouth

lul examples of tweed. This scents toNays' News RN. Barracks. Ports-

lend itself particularly to the peacockmou'thWe welcome letters at any time, SOblue, deep red and rich green 01

stained- glass windows.if you'd like to air your views in

Many models had the droppedprint write to us about topics con-

waistline, with the interest carriednected with dress, food, children. etc.

round tin the hack, often to a swiirg- ROYAL NAVAL FRIENDLYing panel. Hats were described as corn- UNION OF SAILORS' WIVESfortable, head -

hugging and Cas'i' to HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN iswear. One charming dress was in grey Patron of the R.N.F.U.S.W., whichtweed, beautifully cut to show a was formed 61 sears ago to protrrotccherry. stripe tin the pleated skirt. W

friendship among all naval avid Royalparticularly liked the colour contrast Marine wives, it) encourage and or-of light-tan hat and emerald gloves gain ise social. recreational and in-worn with a grey ensemble.

I he lace evening gowns evoked thestrtjctiinal activities for wives in

most applause. Silk. ierse. u\ emeraldports. to assist the official welfareorganisations n any was possible, anti

green, was draped in agrecian style to to give practical help wlnere needed.nrake one of the most incxpcirsusc and There are 14 branches at present,becoming dinner gowirs. most of whom meet monthly for tea.

BEAUTY TREATMENTwith some sort of frietttil' activitssuch as a beetle drive, brains trust,

CHI LI)REN ARE back at school hritrg-and-buv sale or air outitig. Mansagain and housewives have been busy friendships have been formed h

house and geircra liv t ids in,'meet-cleaningi ing at these parties, and iii uch I (inch i-up. What about spending a little time tress and boredom overcome by takingin yourself now? If you earl get a a ii active part in helping at I meritfriend to share the session, so much especially for wives whose ir(ishaitdsthe better are away front home at sea or on

Although we certainly were not foreign service.blessed with much sunshine this sum- Annual subscriptions (it' 2s, 6d. frontinter, most of us scented to acquire a officers' wives and is. from till othertan, which has now faded into a members are to help towards therather sickly yellow. It's surprising working expense.,; of the tinion.what can he achieved by lentotr juice Information regarding the meetingsjudiciously, applied to the neck where of the four Portsmouth branches canthe tan obstinately refuses to fade. In- he obtained front the honorary secre-dulge in a face mask, and while its tariesdrying, rest with two pads of witch Mrs. Hussev, 45aNorth End.hazel over the eyes. ']'rim away any Festitrg Road. Southsea. (I'hoirestraggling hairs front your eyebrows 33312.)and reshape your nails. H.M.S. Vernon. Mrs. (. A. (.

Treat your hair to an oil balm. Be- Williams. 46 Lowcay Road, Souttitsea,-. oui wash it, part the strands and

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(Phone : 31926,)

Southsea, --- Mrs. Robertson-Mac-Donald, 21 Clarence Road. Southsca.(Phone : 318393

Gosport and Farehant. -- Mrs.lhotnras,"Grayshott." Anglesey Road,Alverstokc. (Phone : 8796.)

hI.MS. VERNON BRANCH

Wednesday, October 6. -- Sewingmeeting in Wardroom Annexe, H.M.S.Vernon, 2 to 4.30 p.m.Wednesday, October 2t). - - Sewing

meeting. to make articles for sale ofwork urn November 8. ill WardroomAnnexe, H.M.S. Vernomr, 2 to 4.30p. lit.

Wednesday. October 27. -- H.M.S.Vernon Branch, Royal Nasal FriendlyUnion Sailors' Wives' monthly meet-ing, brains (rust 0 r g an s ed byI./Cdr. Jessup. in Wardroom Annexe,H.M.S. Vcrtnon, 2.15 to 4.15 p.m.Wives of oflieers and rating,; who areserving or have ever served ill H.M.S.Vermnon very welcome.

SOUTHSEA BRANCHAFTER THE annual recess during theholiday mnionth of August. the South-sea Branch of tire R.N.F.U.S.W. re-turned with renewed rigour to theirmeeting oil September 13. which took(lie form of a beetle drive.On show at this meeting was a

present lot* lads Ldehsten. l or sshichmembers subscribed in appreciationof tier help and uls ice to the branch.There was also a present for Mrs.john smith from the members inrecognition of tier work as secretaryduring the past year.

Several members are going to theannual general ntreet ing o f t h eR.N.F.U.S.W. ill London our Septem-ber 29, and there is a varied andinteresting progra ía uric ahead for tinewinter months.

-lb is include,,, a sale f

work inn November. a Christmas partyarid outings to London and Brightontin December. and a dance ill January.

'lire next nrrectitrg will he at Ior-resters' liall (ill Monday. October 11.at 2.15 p.m., when there will be a talkon "01(1 Portsmouth- by Mr. J. R.Sturgcss. Any wives who wish to jointwill he welconre to conic to the tried-hg. and. of course, applications forinlorniation or membership can hemade at any time to the Hon. Secre-tars. R.N.F.U.S.W.. co Commander-

Portsmouth.

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October, I54 PORTS5I()UTh NAVY NEWS 5

Letters to the EditorSIR.-Many thanks for your letter

stating that you would he glad to re-ceive my copy for the next issue of theNAVY Ntws.

I have alre.tdv made two attemptsto send copy to you, but as there hasbeen nothing in the Ni \VS. I can onlyassume that it has gone adrift on its

way to 11K. Still, they say third time

lucky, so I hope that this one will reach

you.As an introduction I would like to

say that H.M.S. Chaplet is attachedto the 1st OS. Mediterranean Fleet asa minelaver coin destroyer. and I

might add that we are considered thecrack ship of the 1st l).S. for H.M.S.Comet's benefit).We have just acquitted ourselves

very nobly in the combined Cruiserand Fleet Regatta, which took placeat Argostoli. We finished sixth in thecombined ships and second in thesmall ships, with H.M.S. Surprisebeating its by one point for first place.The weather was the only drawback.but I think all in all everyone had a

good time.Just at the present we are anchored

at Arishina Gulf. which is nearly asbarren as the famous loch Ewe aboutwhich every seagoing sailor knows.Still, we are looking forward to better

things on the next stage of our summercruise.

Sto'Mech. A. W. Lee7 Mess.doG.I'.O.. London.

P.S.- -Could you please let me know

just how much space we are allowedin the Ni ws.

51k, A Roman writer- -I shallhazard the guess that it was I .ivv, inorder that one of our more learnedreaders may luxuriate in the simple.uncomplicated joy of telling me that Iam wrong - -once remarked "Sensperex Africa res nova," or, in our modern

Anglo-American tongue. "Got any-thing boo,!"

It is because I fear the imminence ofthat question from you, my dear Edi-tor. that I write this letter. I .et mecolt-lessat once that I have nothing new.

My Africa is dry arid barren. Thebookseller shrugs his shoulder, the

publisher is in his counting house

counting tip the money he made on his

Spring publications and dreaming of

the tnone he hopes to make when theAutumn lists are out and the television -

aries have tired of their toys.YOU were kind enough to suggest

that I might like to purchase somehooks for reviess in this month's issue.I received your suggestion. I hope,tiianfully without flinching. I told my-self that our intention was good. Iremembered that editors are tenaciousmen. pursu ng unto the 30th and 40thissues those upon whom they haveonce laid their yoke. BLit no argument.no sympathy for your virgin acres ofcolu inn, no forbearance of yours inthe past nor even m' hopes of con-

tinuing free copies in the future coulddeaden in me the pain, the shame of

your suggestion. Res iewers. my dearIditor, never bits. books. That is theone method of acqu is lion which ourcode will not allow. Alter all, one can-not decently criticise a writer whenone has contributed to that writer'slivelihood. Buy a iii:lii's book and youenter into a relationship with Is ni.You have taken possession of a part ofIii us. uoti stand up t or him when othersattack lii in. 1 he fellow lives in yourhouse, he is one of the family. Onlywhen he is a meie lodger from book-seller or publisher can you send himabout his business. arid tell him andeveryone what you think of him in the

knowledge that soil still never have tolive s it Ii Is is unspoken reproaches.There is. however. a loophole: or

rather. there are two loopholes. Onecan, in desperation, take up thosehooks which in richer months one laidaside to await the review which in all

probability would never come; or onecan trot round the library pecking atthe remnants which have escaped the

predatory eye (if the hook-napper.who steals away, all the innocent newhooks to his dreadful den. whence alltoo often they fail ever to emerge.The survey of ill,., stock of past non-

starters revealed a dreary little handof watchers on the threshold. There is,for example. the gentleman who wouldhave me Teach Myself Judo (Eric

I)ominy, published fly English Univer-sities Press at 6s.). This is a heartybook, reminiscent of Major It loodnokIt is competently done, as are most ofits brethren in the series, and if onecan learn Judo from a book, this is nodoubt as good a guide as any. For onenon-Judist. however. the book held nomessage. I began at randoimi. as onedoes with a text-hook, and foundmyself confronted with the Stomach

rhrow. The respect and affection inwhich I hold that organ would cer-unIv prevent my submitting it to such

i fearsome indignity. I shall continueo hope that a hi rca nfl or a policemanvill always he at hand should a relc-'ant emergency arise.

Ship's Libraries

That being the only possible amongny stock, I turned to the ships libra-ks. Here, again, my dear sir. I amoth to criticise. The hooks in theseibranies are nsv intimate friends. Thesnd I have lurked together. modestly'etining from the too public gaze atRounds. Let me mention, then, only aew recent arrivals I have enjoyed.[here are additions which I have notenjoyed, hut, since the library is ourlibrary, I shall defend to the death theright of Some of our hooks to he nause-iting. Thu. Sage (if (ama/os, a satisfy-rig translation from the French oflouis Niarchal (Dent. 12s, 6d.). is a.1st-moving tale of lawlessness, therapacity of feudal landowners and theruthlessness of professional killers inBrazil some 80 sears ago. InvisibleRed. by Maude Parker (Hodder anditoughton. lOs. 6d.). is a quickly read-ible spy story, with a typical. topicalAmerican approach to Communistictuvities. Topical, too, is Black,Iri,'usr. in which are compared thelives and times of two young Nigerianswho come by very different routes tothis country. The hook is informed,with realistic sympathy for those onthe wrong side of the colour bar; thecoloured nsan is not always a paragon,but we who condemn the attitude of aDr. Malan may see that our own easyliberalism, which is not so nation-wideas some would have us believe, holdsdangers for the immature or partlcivilised mind. The author is MercedesMackay. and the hook is published hI'utnam at 12s. 6d.

Hut I go on too long. I would notweary you, nor must I he thought tooverstate nsy, case. For ,,our next issue,if you will have me. I shall return duti-fully to the fold. For the present. Ilutist relnaiji.

Book ReviewerPortsmouth.

SIR.-It is with regret that I learn ofthe fire on hoard the M..S. Kron Prin-cessa Ingrid through your CommandNews columns, May I point out thatthis ship is not Dutch as stated. hutDanish. being the sister ship of theKrois Prins Frederik, and owned bythe Danish United Steamship Com-pany. I have a great regard for thesevessels, having made the crossing be-tween Harwich and Eshjerg (Denmark)in both of (hem, and enjoyed to thefull the excellence of their accommo-dation, comfort, food and service. Itmay be remembered that the KnotsPrins Fredenik caught fire, burned outand capsized in Harwich some timeago, but happily both ships are nowoperating normally.

I.R.A.3 C. J. Cook11.IMX. 703939,

('.P.Os.' Mess,H.M.S. Wakeful,

c/Li F.M.O.. Malta. G.C.

MARRIEDQUARTERS

THIS MONTH there is really escel-heist news, for the building of bothofficers' and ratings' houses has started.These are the first two sites, but it willnot he long before a start is made atsome of the other sites.The r:itings' site is the larger and is

at Paulsgrove, on the lower slopes ofPortsuJown Hill rather to the west ofFort Southwick. The first phase is thebuilding of 114 three-bcdroomedhouses: latci there will probably alsohe 60 twui-bedroonsed flats erected atthe north-casterii end of the estate.With luck and good weather it maywell he that the first house will heready shortly after Faster. If that isso, it will he a leather in the cap ofour civil engineers, for it is likely to hethe first house completed its the presentprogramme, which includes a numberof other ports.The site is a ple:isztnt one with fine

views over Portsmouth Harbour. I'ont-chester Castle is prominent in the fore-ground. Behind are the slopes ofI'ortsdown Hill. which will make ahappy and sate playground for child-ren, and are hikeR to remain an openspace. The ground is higher than anyin Portsmouth proper, and it shouldhe a good healthy spot for families.There are shops close by and it is notfar into the shopping centre of Port-chester. Buses are also reasonablyclose to hand. Everything-schools.shops, transport and even a pub-iswithin easy reach.The officers' site is in High-street.

Old Portsmouth. and 20 houses or flatswill he erected on the ground formerlyoccupied by the George Hotel, whichhad many naval connections. Amongstother things. the George was visited byAdmiral Lord Nelson before lie em-barked in Victors before the Battle ofTrafalgar, and a stone coniniemonzut-ing this event will be incorporated inthe new building. It is in an area whichwas popular with naval officers untilmuch of it was destroyed by enemyaction. It will he a particularly attrac-tive spot for those officers who are not

lucky enough to possess a car and whowant to he near their job in the Dock-

yard or one of the establishments nearby.

It is hoped, before very long, toannounce a start at Gosport. 'I his willbe the ratings' estate at Fort Brock-hurst on the land between MilitaryRoad and Cambridge Road.

Geiger counters. Geiger counters.

clicking in lily ears.How the rough about use so familiar

yet appears.The bra us hI es and the couch grass. the

rabbit-ridden hank,The slimy patch of hollow where

everything is rank

For yesteryear I can recall the manyhours I spent

Upon the selfsame errand, alone anddiscontent.

But now the tinses have altered-mygolf has lost its gall

Since I've reduced my, losses with aradioactive ball.

It. C. Mlddleton

I-I.M.S.Warrioi' Evacuation LiftEVACUATION FROM HAIPI-IONG

H.M.S. WARRIOR, the Royal Navy's the only difficulty experienced was toaircraft carrier, which has been tern- ensure the correct consistency of rice.porartly released from d cit i e s i n about which the were inclined to heKorean waters to assist in the evacua- fussy.(ion of refugees from North to South "The majority, of refugees appear toVietnam. is carrying 1,455 people in its he tobacco planters from outlyingfirst "lift" from Haiphong to Saigon. villages in the Delta area, and veryA message received in I.ondon soon large quantities of finely shredded

from the ship describes the evacuation hull-strength tobacco were laid out toas follows: dry, on deck. A few men and women"iwo French L.C.Ts. from Hai- are blind: many women arc pregnant;

phsong brought the refugees to H.M.S. ansong the children there are obviousWarrior anchored at the Passe Henri- cases of undernourishment as well asette. Two-thirds of them were women eye and skin diseases.and children. They carried their own "Four Catholic priests accompaniedheavy and cumbersome luggage which, the refugees on hoard and at 7 a.m.more often than not, included the there is a daily celebration of Mass inkitchen stove, and were quite unde- the centre of the hangar, which is well(erred by the intermittent heavy rain attended. The flight deck of the aircraftwhich fell during the three hours of the carrier looks and sounds just like anyembarkation. school playgnmnd. except that the

"After being dusted fore and aft with children are Vietnamese and veryl).I).T, and searched for hand gren- ragged.ades and other weapons, the refugees "At the fore end of the refugeesquickly established themselves on their enclosure, grown-ups. sonic with tinsrush mats in the hangar. They seemed babies in their arms, watch the ship'sdelighted with the wash place built company playing deck hockey, oiunder the after lift, and small boys re- listen to performances by the ship'snmained indefinitely under the showers, volunteer hand, interspersed with re"Two mcztls a day are given, mainly corded music.

of rice and fish, or meat, which is ---The passage to Saigon takes threecooked in the ship's galley and sent up nights. We are confident that the refuto the distribution point in the hangar gees will leave us in better shape andvia the bomb lift. Few know the usean- in stouter heart than when (lscsill,-. of 'queue.' hut after the first day ,,ised.''

Training in the FlagshipGroup Reserve Fleet

A VERY important commitment and ratings from List II of the Rosa Iundertaken he the Reserve Fleet arid Naval Volunteer Reserve. During theirone which is not generally appreciated. first week, they are kittech-up and toldis time training of officers and ratings time "h.zuws of the Navy.''' I hue Royalfrom the Sea Cadet Corps. Royal Naval Reserves are then drafted to theNaval Reserve and Royal Naval Home Fleet Training. Squadron for aVolunteer Reserve ill short courses in week's further training. The Royalseamanship. Naval Volunteer Reserves remain on

lit (lie Flagship Group, with oflices board for their second week's tr:uiisiimttand lecture roonmis on hoard H.M.S. in scam:unshuip.I )ido, is the training staff. consisting of , All these officers and ratings lsesidcsone I ieutenaiit-cornmzjnder. two lieu- '

Spending their holiday sets pleasantlytenants. one senior commissioned boat- , su it hi the Fleet are very enthusiastic andswain and five chief petty officers. and keen to learn.Petty officer instructors. During iticsummer months (here is zu large ill-

visits by schoolboys. . - ' . ' 1,1 4 4

Courses Available

Officers and cadets of (hue Sca CadetCorps spend one week (ill hoard. Thecourses available for officers are: ---A,-which is compulsory. for junior officers.who cannot he promoted to lieutenantuntil they have passed this generalcourse; "it." hozit course: "C." ad-vanced course for more senior officers.and zu practical sezunsansiiip course. Fortime boys. three courses are availableGenegral seamanship, quartermaster'scourse and the petts oflicer's course.The physical training and gunneryclasses are zicconssnmod.i(ed only andtake their courses in Victory or Excel-lent.

Every fourteen days. a number ofcivilians. approximately 40, arrive onhoard. These are probationary juniorseamen of the Royal Naval Reserve,

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Tiles. were E.R.A. Alsopp. P.O.S.NI.%Vihliansss zu ii d 0. Smiiim. J.ucknmzirs.Having craftily avoided divisions, tlie%caught t lse hsus in to Di tigwzil I. ezi pitzu I(if Ross'shire. and the "Base," 'i'hiechanged into climbing rig it tile localpolice station and started off. Goingwas very hard :it times over squelch-ing peat-hogs and through drippingheather. climbing stcadi lv till the (inse.

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AT THE end of World War If, the

I-I. 11.S. IJ ILIGIE IN CE Royal Navy possessed a vast fleet con- lIP 1?1' 11P %T 1DILIGENCEsisting of vessels of all lvnes. scciallv

H.M.S. DILIGENCE, at Hythe, onthe western bank of SouthamptonWater, was commissioned on March 3,1953, as a base at which all new con-struction and converted minesweeperscould he equipped and tested, and theneither commissioned or held in im-mediate reserve.To date, over 50 coastal and inshore

minesweepers have been brought toH the from shipyards all round thecoasts by Diligence ferry crews. At thebase, nanesweeping. gunners', radio,radar and compass equipment has beeninstalled and a full series of trials car-ried 0(11; detects and deficiencies madegood, stores, ammunition aiid fuel cm -harked, and the ships then commi-sioned for service or placed in a stateof preservation.New ships have been delivered to the

Harwich and Roc ih minesweepingsquadrons, to H.M.S. Vernon, and tosix of the 12 R.N.V.R. Divisions---these last are each getting a coastalminesweeper in place of their motorminesweepers. and this should greatly,enhance ther efficiency h' enablingthem to train and exercise in themodern ships which they would be re-quired to man in an emergency.

Operationals FrstR.N.V.R.eoastals are the current top

priorit ships at Diligence, with theIS all-wood inshore minesweepers nowcoming out of the yards and destinedfor service with the N.A:F.o. naviesunder the United States Off-shore Pro-curement Programme.When all these operational ships have

been completed. then the emphasis ofthe work at }I the skill shift entirelyto the reserve role.The problems of keeping wooden

ships free from rot, worm and otherevils are formidable in 1681 SamuelPep s wrote. "the omission of thenecessary and ordinary cautions usedfor the preserving of new-built ships.Divers of them appearing not to havebeen graved nor brought into docks:nce they, were launched.

designed for the different tasks required.. h.,, ,. .1 t. A in war time. Some were huge andUI

complicated like the battleship andout again in a condition needing to beholds aircraft carrier; others were small andbrought ill a

dSCCOn$Itn1.T1irnor tired, but (for want eera ft.

xpendable like the minor landing

Maintaining tof gratings and opening their hatches

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r-. " ..i_and scuttles), suffered to heat and able -moulder, till I have with my, own hands manned them returned to factory, Pgathered toadstools growing in thitsemost considerable of them, as big plough or office. It might be neededifl lists. again in a hurry.

/ many ships as possible were kept"Some not once hrcamed or heeled in commission, to continue traininiz

since their building. but exposed in-

men who guard our shores in pachot weather to the sun, broiling in their time; but '!1t of the remainder'? a.buttocks and elsewhere for want of majority? They lie like ghost slaps incooling with water (according to the our many ports, all enormous Reservepractices of our own, as well as allforeign nations), From the top of Portsdown Hill, a

grind view can he had of the long-

"Port ropes also wanting wherewith lines of these ghost ships as they lieto open their ports, for airing them in moored, in neat rows in 1-arehamdry weather, and scuppers upon their (reek and at Fountain Lake. Vice- -eundecks in wet, to prevent the sinking Admiral J. \V. Eaton, (.13., 1).S.O..of rain through their shrunken seamsinto their holds and among their tim-

1).S.C.. flies his flag in II.M.S. (leo-p:itra, which with H.M.S. Dido forms

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hers, the I Ia gship Group, moored iii the- - - '

"From which, and other like omis- up ,,_.r reaches of Portsmouth harbour.-sions, it could not but fall out (as 'ilie Senior Officer, Reserve Fleet,indeed it did), that some of these un- Richard-Portsmouth. ('apt, J. S. M. Richard-fortunate ships were a lread become son I) S 0 R.N. ss itli his staff androtten . wo hundred and fifty

later, the conditionsship's company live in the two cruiser s

-turitius and Liverpool moored at_______________________________

ohtaiiiyears samebut modern methods of preservation

Fountain lake close to the berth of theYacht Britannia. Theirs is the

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are surmounting the dThcultics. An ex- Royaltask of ensuring that the ships in

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periment is now being carried out at reserve at Portsmouth will he ready -II the to see whether it is practicable if ever the are needed. As the shipsto package a craft overall -literally to in which they live ma- he brought for-put it in .t hag-and the first results ward to commission and others takethis technique are sufficiently promi- their place, the name of H_\1.S.Bet-singto merit cautious optimism about lerophoii is given to the Reserve Fleet. -the future of the wooden ships in Portsmouth.reserve. A sub-division of the Portsmouth

Reserve Fleet, consisting of 12 frigates,Sport

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DRAUGHTSMEN. All grades, with a knowledge of workshoppractice for development work. Experience on Attack Teachersor Fire Control Equipment an advantage.

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INSTRUMENT MAKERS, MACHINISTS AND FITTERS.Good opportunities for O.As.!E.R.As. and Stoker Mechanicsable to undertake precision work on modern machinery in well-equipped-shops.

WOOL) MACHINISTS. Router and spindle experiencerequired.

Candidates for the above posts should write filly to thePersonnel Officer, Air Trainers Limited, Aylesbury, some sixweeks before they are ready 10 take lip employment.

is in reserve at Gibraltar, Of these IIhave already arrived and are berthedalongside the I)etched Mole. Thetwelfth ship is expected to he towedout shortly.

PreservationNow, to keep these ships in first-

class fighting trim is a task madefor-Illidable due to the complicated andvaried equipments designed by ourscientists and installed during the war.A special technique has been devel-

oped by those whose task it is to pre-serve these ships. and men from allbranches of the Navy are drafted tothe Reserve Fleet where they are taughtthese methods of preservation.

Normally, when a ship enters thereserve, her ship's company carry, outthe initial preservation of hull andmachinery, with assistance and guid-ance from the Reserve Fleet Stall, butsome ships, which have undergonerefit or modernisation by the RoyalYards, have to he preserved entirelyby Reserve Fleet personnel, or by aprivate contractor, supervised byReserve Fleet staff.The hull of the ship calls for special

treatment, the initial preparation ofchipping, scraping and wire scrubbingall metal surfaces is a task not tin-familiar to most sailors, and all willagree that it is a trying and mono-tonous one, but unless this work isdone with thoroughness and care thetime and paint is wasted, for the enemy-"rust"---will appear all too quickly.

the ships and electrically charged.producing the same effect as the smallmagnesium anodes.

By this means, only the part of theship exposed to the weather needs con-stant care, and here a special schemeof painting is used to give prolongedprotection.

Tank-cleaning VesselsOne of the greatest contributions to

the efficiency with which ships preparefor reserve is the organisation forcleaning out the oil fuel tanks afterthey have been emptied of oil. The oldmethod of cleaning the tanks by theuse of rags soaked in a solvent is for-tunately past, the work now being doneby a small fleet of tank cleaningvessels.The Royal Navy's hank cleaning

fleet consists of R.F.A. Bardscy, H.M.Ships Caldy, Coil and Switha. Theseships were converted from Isles classtrawlers, the first, Coil, being com-pleted in 1950. Caldy, Coil and Swithaare attached to the home dockyardports of Chatham, Portsmouth andDevonport respectively; Bardscy isstationed at Malta. The first three areadministered by the senior officers ofthe Reserve Fleet at their respectivenoris overall control of all four heingexercised by the Flag Officer Corn-

Modern Aids manding Reserve Fleet.Modern aids are used by the slcn-Only Coil and Switha have been

der labour force who prepare the hull operational in home ports for the lastfor painting. The hand chipping ham- year, Caldy being comparatively new.mer has been replaced by mechanical Despite the fact that both ships haveaids, and painting of most surfaces is been refitted during this period they(hone with the use of paint spray have between them visited some 70equipment, ships at different ports, cleaned about

in some cases, where large areas of 550 oil fuel tanks and 60 bilges. Theymetal have to he sealed. such as the have recovered approximately 2.500flight deck of an, aircraft carrier, tons of fuel oil and used themselves"electrolytic derusting" agents arc 500 tons, a saving of nearly £14,000used, An electric current is passed for fuel alone. Since these vessels canthrough a large mild steel plate con-

ships

clean the fuel tanks of a destroyer inthree days or so while only using sevensenior ratings and eleven junior ratings.the saving to the Service is in theregion of 870,000 man-hours annually.

Oil fuel tanks to he cleaned are firstpumped out to the extent of their fittedsuctions. They arc then saturated withsteam to lower the viscosity, of theresidue, sometimes of the consistencyof asphalt, so that it can easily begulfcd in the airstream of the suctionhoses, the velocity of which is suppliedh' two large vacuum pumps installedin the T.C.V.

This done, the tanks are washeddown with a detergent suppliedthrough small hoses from a storagetank in the F.C'.V. The pump for thissystem builds up the detergent pres-sure to 140 lb. per sq. in. and a heatexchanger in the same system heats itto 130° F. Four suction hoses and fourdetergent hoses can he used at the sametime, one of each to a tank. Onestoker mechanic mans each hose. Theairstrcam which engulfs tile residue,or sludge, and used detergent givesthe tank operators an adequate supplyof fresh air. thus overcoming the perilof "oxygen lack" and heat exhaustion.

The suction hoses discharge intovacuum tanks in the suction line andwhen full, can be isolated in turn andrun down into a sludge tank. A suc-tion is taken from this tank and dis-charged to a separator and this in turndischarges the detergent to its storagetank for re-use. 'rite oil remaining, flowpurified sufficiently for use, is dis-charged by the separator to thel'.C.V.'s fuel tanks. This oil is usedin the T.C.V.'s furnace, the boiler ofwhich provides steam for the operationof tank cleaning installation and forher main machinery. Thus these shipsare self-supporting for fuel and indeed

taineu in a canvas envelope. laid uponthe deck, Water is hosed over thedeck and the electric plate. i'himethod has the virtue of being noise-less, continuous throughout the 24hours, and needs only a grained opera-(or to control it. It s only economicalif large areas are concerned, but canhe most effective inside tanks, or onsubmerged hulls such as submarines.The aid of science has been enlisted

to minimise the work of preserving thehull of the ship which is covered hy,water Nnrn,-,tit' tile shin 'an,,t,I have

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Putting the final coat of plistic uu a KoonKotcd gun mounting

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return considerable quantities of Electricalusable oil fuel to the fuelling depots. There is an axiom amongst all who

dcal with elcctrics which says "If dcc-Engineermg trical equipment is to he kept in first-

This leaves the engine room depart- class condition you must use it."merit a clear field to get on with the It is the job of the electrical depart-important task of preserving the merit of the Reserve Fleet to deviseengines and machinery, If machinery ways and means of preserving alli5 not operated, it quickly deteriorates types of electrical apparatus so thatand the ideal would be to operate all even after long periods, perhaps 'cars.the machinery every day. This is ohvi- of idleness full efficiency can be re-ously impossible, so a compromise is stored in a very limited time.made. Our biggest enemy, as is well known.

All running machinery is taken to is "Humidity" and every effort is madepieces and all moving parts thoroughly by scaling and using "Silica-Gel" dry-cleaned and coated with a preservative ing compound to prevent detcriora-oil, to prevent rust from forming. tion. In some ships each individualAfter reassembly, the machine is piece of equipment is wrapped inmoved by hand, or wherever possible weather-proof material, small bags ofby power, once a week to make sure Silica-Gel being placed inside.that no rust has formed. A stillness in Other ships are dynamically de-operation would indicate this at once, humidified. This means that the inside

"Standing" machinery, like boilers, of the ship is hermetically scaled andcondensers and evaporators. etc., arc by a careful system of pipes air isfirst thoroughly cleaned and then pre- drawn out of every compartment,served by the use of a special corn- passed through a special dryingpound or oil depending on the equip- machine and then pumped back intoment concerned, the ship when it is dry. This causes

Pipe systems need different treat- the relative humidity to fall to a per-merit,. one cannot get at the insides centage where deterioration of dcc-to scrape and preserve. hut in this trical equipment, and deterioration ofcase valves are thoroughly cleaned the hull, is negligible. Trained stalland the system is drained and kept take constant readings of the relevantempty, humidity in each compartment, and in

Ships arc refitted at regular intervals, some cases a small drying machinewhen all the little defects, which have may he placed in a space which provesbeen carefully noted as ships arc in- difficult to maintain at the requiredspected, are put right. Trials arc carried levels of dryness. Ships so protectedout after refit, and the machinery again from dampness rcmain'uncorroded forpreserved. Thus ships are constantly an indefinite period.,being brought out of reserve, refitted Radio presents its own peculiarand brought up to date with new problems and whenever possible suchequipment and then put hack into re- equipment is run at frequent intervals.serve. This "turning round" of ships When a ship is destined for reserveensures that the Reserve Fleet as a the electrical equipment is surveyedwhole is kept in the required state of and a comprehensive defect list mademodernisation and as ready replace- out, and all major items are correctedmerits for the Fleet when required. before the ship is accepted, stores and

iL-Desiccating a mounting with bags of Silica-Gel. 'lime man sli() orks inside

the package has to be protected against toxic fumes

spares are mustered and deficienciesdemanded.

ArmamentWithout efficient armament a war-

ship would be like a toothless dogwith a bone. Putting the armament ofa ship into reserve involves a lot morethan merely covering everything withthose beautiful silver plastic coverswhich have become such a commonsight in all our naval ports.

Omi arrival at the port at which theship is to prepare for reserve, a prc-I i ni inary inspection of tile arminentis made and the report on this in spee-tion. in conjunction with the ship's ownreport. determines initially the likely,reserve class of the ship.A few days later a team of experts

descend upon the ship and go throughthe equipment of the ship, by test andby observation. svith a fine tooth-combso that even the most minor defects.e.g.. missing split pins. are not over-looked. Any, major defect discoveredis enough to cause the ship's class inthe reserve to be affected. The list ofdefects discovered, and the results (1fthe tests, are classified and all smalldefects are scheduled to be made goodby the ship's stall during the periodof preparation for the reserve. All largedetects are listed to he included in thedefect list for the ship's next refit.The real work of putting the arma-

ment of the ship into reserve now be-gins. The ship's staff carry out coin-plete stripping, examination and pre-servation of all equipment to the sat is-faction of Reserve Fleet officers. Anycorrosion is removed and nothing isleft undone so that the final result iscapable of sian diii LZ tip o several yearsof reserve without more than a smallamount of deterioration.The true test of this treatment is

that many pieces of equipment havebeen examined after several years un-der package and have been found tohave suffered little or no deterioration.and, further, these pieces of equipmenthave been fully operational in a matterof hours.

'I lie inure delicate fire control equip-ment is mustered by highly, skilledordnance and electrical ratings. specialtests are applied at regular intervalsand the whole system constantly, tunedto fighting pitch,

KoonKote PackagingThe advent soon after World War

II of the "cocooning" method to pre-serve upper-deck equipment has en-sured that equipment thus treated mayhe left for a considerable number ofyears with no attention except forperiodical inspection to ensure that the"cocoon' envelope is intact.The process is a simple one. It is

achieved by "tailoring"mosquitonetting to the machinery being pack-aged, and scaling it to a prepared sur-face on the deck around the equip-ment, Plastic composition is then

sprayed on evenly, using a spray gunand pressure pot, until a thickness ofabout .004 in. has been applied. Duringthis part of the

ina perspex

window is fitted in the envelope, inorder that readings from a hygrometer.which is hung inside the package later.may be observed. All sources of in-gress of air such as cable glands, voice-

pipes and drains arc also sealed. An

opening is then made in the package.and a predetermined quantity ofdesiccant (a dr ing agent) inserted, aboard is hung inside opposite the win-dows, carrying the hygrometer andother recording indicators.The envelope is then scaled by a

patch and is ovcrsprayed by plastic.Coats of "Insulmastic" (a bitumen

compound) are then applied, and

finally a finishing coat of aluminiumrellectant.Although rite process is a simple

one, considerable skill is required in

applying the plastic, and it is quite anart to "tailor" the netting to the mount-

ing (allowance has to he made forshrinkage, etc.). All this comes withpractice, however, and alter a fewweeks the average rating becomes askilful operator.The ideal aimed at is 30 per cent.

relative humidity, which is consider-ably below that at which corrosionand deterioration of metals take place,'Ibis may not be achieved with thefirst desiccation as so nnich dependson the weather experienced whilst theactual job is being progressed. Again.although the plastic is quite robust andwill stand normal wear and tear, it is

easily damaged by careless hand mm ng ofwires and buIk stores. etc.To deal with damaged packages,

redesiccation. etc.. the Reserve Flee(

packaging parts' maintains a repairunit, self-contained with its own

equipped launch, which can deal withall except the largest repair jobs.

StoresThis packaging process is quite a

cost iv one. but when the 111a 11-hourssaved in normal maintenance are con-sidered. the initial cost becomes reallyworth while.

Each ship when she is operating atsea must be self-contained and have onboard all the stores which she mayneed for a period of months. The storesorganisation in any ship is therefore acomplex one. Here in the Reserve Fleetteam of trained stores rathigs work

tinder the direction of the supply offi-cers and check, list, and stow all thestores in each ship.

Obviously such stores as food andcertain perishable goods arc not placedin ships in reserve, but even so, morethan 7,000 items from pin-sized screwsto the anchor and cables must be care-fully checked and placed in their cor-rect stowage ready for the day whenthe ship may have to steam away. Thesystem must be such that the men onjoining the ship on commissioning willhave no difficulty in finding any oneof these many items. Rapid supply ofspare parts plays an important partin the ship's fighting efficiency; forexample, a small valve in a radio setmay fail in action, and a vital part ofthe ship's equipment be put out ofcommission until the spare can be sup-plied and fitted.

Use of Water TransportLike most enterprises, transport

plays a large part in the efficient run-ning of the Reserve Fleet. Our slumpslie in widely scattered berths, andmuch time is lost despite an efficientwater transport system. A boat pool.manned by civilian employees, is ad-ministered by the Senior Officer, Re-serve Fleet, The pool consists of anumber of NI,F.V,'s and harbourlaunches together with some specialcraft carrying portable generators andair compressors, which arc in constantdemand by those who maintain theship in reserve. In all, some SO civiliansare employed in running this importantservice and assisting in the mainten-ance and repairs of the engines andboats. A small staff of naval personnelwork with the boat pool tinder thegeneral direction of the boat officer,and it is very gratifying to feel that theroutine of this little fleet of ships ruinsso smoothly that one's time can betaken accurately by the arrival anddeparture of these sturdy little craft.

SpoAs the redeployment programme

has advanced, the number of officersand men employed in H.M.S. Bcllcro-

phon has dwindled. but even so, theReserve Fleet plays its full part in theCommand sporting events. Trainingpresents a problem, for our playingfields are on the Gosport side at Hard-way. However, H.M.S. Excellent, ourvery good neighbours, allow us everyreasonable facility for games by tnak-mng available their rugger, soccer andcricket pitches. We feel very attachedto "Whaley."

In all, a very full season's sport hasbeen had during the past year, no fewerthan 52 soccer matches being playedin Divisions I and II of the CommandLeague. Rugby. cricket and hockeyalso had their share, whilst the smallband of .303 and .22 rifle shots heldtheir own against the rest of the Com-mand in the league events and in theCommand Meeting.

Probably the most satisfying resultduring the past twelve months hasbeen our water-polo team's success.Starting from scratch at the beginningof the season it fought its way tosecond place in ---W Division (if theCommand I.cague, and is now pro-moted to "A" Division for next season.Annual events which receive a good

support include a regatta, sports day.and the entry of a team in the autumnCommand cross-country, ruins.There have been individual honour,;.

too, shared by the Reserve Fleet, forwe had representatives in the Com-mand and the Navy, in water-polo.SW in tiling and tennis.

ConclusionThose of you who have walked

round the Reserve Fleet ships duringNavy Days will have ,cell how spickand span they are inside, and howeverything is readt' for.the ship's com-pany to march on hoard and turn a"ghost ship" into a real live thing.Many are the hands which have

contributed towards this final achmes c-inent but all those officers and mensvho have served in the Reserve fleetknow that the work, often dull andmonotonous, has been well worthwhile. B working hard and plain,hard we feel that we have an efficientand happy Fleet. , ,

-Our motto, not yet latmnised. is:"We maybend but never break,"

An article on Training in the1'112g-shipGroup, Reserve Fleet, appearson page 5,

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SportsmanPETTY OFFICER ISAACS

iN 1945 Boy ls,iacs was under trail

ing in I-INS. St. George, Isle of Maiwhere boxing and rugger took up htime. It Skits not until he went to titWest Indies in the Sheffield that netook an\ interest in athletics. D. J.Will iaiiis. the Bermuda coach aRhode scholar and Oxford Blue inr ughv, hosing and athletics-is theman who started lsaacs on his runningcareer. His first win was the 1,511(1fliCt re n the Berinuda Championshipsin 1947. At this meet he came secondin the 8(1(1 metres, and in the sameyear lie ian a paced half-mile in tss ominutes. which s is the first indicationof his qualities as a runner.

1949.fix when 1,;itiLes returnedhome, lie ssas an R.i'.3 (ii), and (ho'lie went straight to Wildfire at Sheet -

ness, where lie ssac trained asR,I'.2. lie played uigb for Sheerness.once again Forsaking athletics com-

pletely apart from running cross-country for Nore ('owma id. Fromthere lie ss en t to the Ulster as leadingSea nian Isaacs. Boss' Instructor. Hedid his (raining between cruises andsucceeded in wiun iii g (lie Scotland awlNorthern Coniniand half-mile ill 1949in two minutes dead.

I-Ic went to I )r ad ill 1950 as a pettyofficer. taking tit R .1'. I 's course, ariain the saille ear he became the Navy.I Ia IF- N file Champion. Two ears inH.,\1 .S. Cygnet ill the %1c(literriiiie;ttiFleet stopped his training almost en -

tirelv, and it was not until 1953, whenlie returned to Dryad as a ii instructor,that it started again. Cross - countryrunning absorbed his time in thewinter ob 1953-54.

WHAT'S ON "West End date for. Jack"THE MOST important item of enter- taking part are "The Seagulls" ((lietuinnient news for October deals with chief and petty officers) and theirthe Royal Navy's debut at Wemblcy, opponents, "The Birds" (well named,As given in last month's NLwS, H.NI.S. say some. the junior ratings). WithPhoenix has been selected to take part only, 30 minutes at our disposal. thein the El Alaniein reunion at the full game cannot he played. ThereforeWembley. Fiiipire Pool. Friday, Octo- the game will carry on from some tenher 22nd. is tile annual get' iii in utes before (lie cud is expected totogether of the Eighth Army and Field' be reached. The cup is an old-fash'NI arsha I NIon tgomery,ioned brass pot complete with aspi-

I .ast year this reunion took place distri.at the Empress Hall, Earl's (ourt. The names of the distinguishedw It c ii l)evonport presented "Up guests have yet to be announced but itSpirits.'' a light-hearted pageant depict' is known that Sir Winstoii Churchillins the issue of ni ni through the ages. will be the guest of honour, 1 lie re-'I lit,; was the first time the Navy had union will he presided over by Field-been asked to participate in the cle- NI anshial Viscount NIontgomery ofbrations, Alaiiuein , '[he programme opens atThis year Phoenix %kill. with the aid 7 p.m. with a trumpet display followed

of the s olunteer hands of H.M.S. ('(if- b the Guards massed band. l hen (lieI ingwood and H.N I .S. A ni el - present pa geaut of Alame iii, in which (he (lid"(irziuid tikkers." Except for (lie four tunes and old scenes are recalled. Nowstandard-bearers, bands and players come the speeches from the guests ofwill be iii cost time : hula-hula girls, honour, followed b a l',i, display byChinaiiieii. I'inkv-the full-sited dc' the R.A.F. The Royal Navy nextpliant Red Indians. Zulus, boat' appear with "Grand Ukkers," whilstswains' mates (armed with cat-o'-nine the massed hands (if the Royal Marinestails). a total of about 2(X) from the completes the formal programme.Portsmouth Command. The show over, (lie informal side

'I lie game will he plaved on a hoard starts. At 2 10(1, 2 I bars open and dane-some 3,000 square feet, with humans ing begin,;. Altogether it should heacting as counter,;. '[he stage space is long reiiieniheied by those fortunate2(X) x Xl) ft. With the aid of lluores' enough to he chosen for (lie Royalcent lighting, the show will open with Navy's contribution.Piniky coming into the arena with I if i The show is written and produced byMarlene (who is to act as umpire) I.ieut.-Commander F. H, N, Shute.mounted on its back, 'the two teams RN.

I October, 1954

2. Festival of music. Wesley CentralHall. I'ratton Road, 7 p.m. Admis-slOni, 2s.

2. South Parade Pier, 7.30 p.m. The-Portsmouth Ants Theatre present-

- ,-Grand National Night." I ickets

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row Pier box-oflice.

- - 5.

The New Pilgrim Players presentShall He as Gods." by Armand

-- -1 ,is lot, at 8,15 p.m. ill Portsmouth

('atliedral.

4-'). Bertiarn Mills' Circus on South-- - 'ea (oniunoul,

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Boxing, R,N.lt : Command-\o\ ices' leauii Event for the Samuel

I rophv.1, Portsmouth s. Sheffield United, at

- l-ratton Pink.- '

bit, King's 'I heatre, Sotuthsea, 3 p.m.I1ia noforte recital. Poti ish notE

13. Soccer : Portsmouth Comiiiand v.Sussex F.-., at Pitt Street.

lit Oxford this year he created a 13-14.-RN. novices' hosing at R.N.B.

uuew Navy half-mile record of I mill. I . Portsmouth Film Society, new56,2 sec. Joe lsaacs was, and is, confi- season lickets. 10 ssecks for l5s.,dent iii his own abilities in a quietly from The Secretary. Portsmouthgood-humoured and inherently like- I-iluui Society. 65 Stanley Road,able way. His wife, Anne. an ex- Portsmouth. 7.3(1 p.m. : "So ihis isWren. has no complaint about (lie Jolls ood" "Great Britain. I925"time Joe spends training, which is per- "la

-Keriiesse I-Ienoique"

--- fromflap,; not surprising sluice she is an 1936.athlete herself and still holds theCombined Services 80 metres hurdles : 20. H.\I.S. Mercury, iit 2(XX),

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record, aries So:uic(uuiies Sung, by Peter Rae

l'.O. Isaacs starts his Boatswain's Prodiuc(ions.

Course iii Dryad in September and Sse 20-23. .Sou(Iisea Shakespearian Actorswish him every success. I present "Auitony arid Cleopatra." a(

-St. Peter's Hall, Souiiers Road,Sotu (Ii sea,The Royal Naval : 21. l'orlsmouth ('omuiiand soccer:

Association Irafalgar ('up match,

IIAVANT BRANCH23. Portsmouth v, Leicester City, a

Vratton Park.PLANS ARE well under was or thebranch annual dinner, which is due

24.,itkiKing's 'theatre. Soii thsea, 5 p.m.

to he held on November i. o Cncert, guest conductor. Basil

our members. who has been t ban, C ,iincron,

leader, will be playing for dancing 34t

't 3 p.m. I-I.R.H. The Duchessafterwards, of Gloucester opens the B.I.FS.M.A.Our new Padre, the Rev. J. C '

honie on Eastern Parade.Venus. has already shown great ;itterest in the welfare side of the hrauueland has taken up two cases whenassistance was needed. He is p:iiticularly welcome, as he served in ill, I4ovaI NavalRoal Navy before taking Ilol-

Or.ers.coach-load of us went to the Bari'tckChichester Brewery Club for tit-, -get-together party on September II irI:I( ONli: 10 the ships company

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This was a complete change fror, 0' Ceylon. due to arrivc on

usual activities, and very. popular.(lie day of thus issue.

One of the members of our hrauili - I )ti ---it he offended ii, when youwho served ill Coastal Forces duriiui join R.N.H. oil October I. you find(lie war, went to H.%1 .S. Hornet for sonle if ii' wearing respirators. It isthe unveiling arid dedication of ill,hi.- all part of (lie periodical Passive

- Coastal Force Memorial oil Scptcmbe: Defence Fercisc,17, He reported that thus was a iliosi When you've had our leave, weimpressive event, and came hack lull ,,5,k torssar(l to the services of theof praise for the general organisation .;ssr t sliien mentioned Ii y R HI', ill the

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Never aCONTINUOUS PATROLLING olthe harbour area and the creeks upPor(chicster way, particularly in silenthours, might he considered by most asa Pretty, dull job. One of the duties ofthe vessels* stall attached to the NavalArmament Depot, Priddy*s Hard, isthis patrolling of lighters and vesselswhich are lied up, I ann informed, how-ever. that the job is b no means dull.and recently the Commodore Super-intendent was pleased to commend thecrew of one of the patrol boats -'

N.A.V, Sten -- for (heir activities.

Apparent lv it is a matter of cotu rsefor the crew of this boat to keep awatching brief over all amateur andother aclisnueii who ,cent to make ahabit of sail uig their craft ill it c~tiisiic(iposition. itli their ere"% gyratingarouuid ill the water.

Such an incident occurred (ill theafternoon of August 29. when Stensighted a sailing yacht o%erturning inPortchiester Lake. 'I lies also spied thatthe crew Comprised two young ladies.and niitur,ill they sped to the scene;it was just as well, as one of tile solingladies was a Perhaps itwas appropriate that the ,iclit's ii,illidwTi,its 'lit.

Meauiwhiile, another craft, the Ki(t -

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____________________________________________________________ - uiier put it with a pair of ducks. Now,- - - - -12 weeks old, it follows the ducks

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q31 --tivCs the chance to take "speed tip

your reading lessons. Courses aregiven at 1(1. metals' division atBirmingham.

ACQUI (ITALY). An angler clean-

ing a carp he caught here found insideit a signet ring his friend lost two yearsago,

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LONDON. -Burst pipes may becomea thing of the past in future flats andhouses. A new light-weight, non-metallic pipe for cold water suppliesis now available for use on buildingsites. Said ;i London clerk of works---This pipe is a thermoplastic tubing.It resists corrosion and erosion. It isresilient and so is immune to

frost,-INDIA.-India'spopulation rose byfour million to 376,750,000 during thepast ear.

BRITAIN.- -A free-enterprise firm -

Aurwork ltd. -has won the biggestsingle trooping contract ever placed bythe Air Ministry, It is estimated to heworth at least £1,250,000 a year. Fortwo and a half years it will fly 7.000troops a sear in each direction betweenBritain and Singapore. It will useI lermes IV.-\ airliners, which are fitted

rain tli Sailing Club. and promptlyoverturned. Steii immediately con-tacted ill Admiralty Constabularyboat, which ((ark care of the SailingClub's yacht. while Steui towed 'lipitto it buoy, hauled her on to an evenkeel, ptiiiipei.I her out and then tooklipit and Kilt wake in tow. Havingbrought the two yachts iii. N.A,V. Stencontinued on her iiiouiotoulons patrol.when almost at once she came acrossa young lad iii diflietulties iii a sniall

punt oft H.NI .S. Dolphin. ('(liii nn isera -

(in5 with the boy's misfortune--- lie hada broken paddle-the crew took theboat in (ow against a strong ebb tidearid deposited (lie boat and (lie young-ster safely ashore.

'[here is no truth in the statementthat Sten is delegated to patrol theS.A.S.O. when he is out sailing in the

Depot boat'rite crew of NAy. Steui comprises:

A, R. Williams. Coxswain. A. McI.eod.

Leading Stoker, and R. l'ilbv. AbleSe:iniaui.

It is appropriate to mention in thisarticle that a Ii (it her mciiiher of (lieessel's staff distinguished himself

iccent Iv b his prompt action ill iii-s(a lit I ((lining on the sl)nili k Icr s)stcui iiii siuiC of the N.A. Lighters when a

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lighter was full of arnuntin hioni 'his

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NORTH SEA.-Butterfly migration(which covers euioruiious distances onthe Anierican continent) remains tittin pellet rated mystery in almost all itsdetails. We do not know even wherethe journeys began. and specialistsgrow hot over the question. whetherthe Milkweed, that rare arrival on ourwestern coast, could have flown theAtlantic. The one thing we do know isthat the Whites, like the Y-Nlotlis andsometime,; Painted Ladies, aridClouded Yellows. fly iii their thousandsacross the North Sea on Channel frontthe Continent. Wiry (hey come andwhat purpose is served are queriesthat defy even conjecture from theiiiost learned and iurgeuiisitis of students.

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NORWAY. - -Miss Sheila Van I)ammof Britain, who won the ladies' pnite,said that she used orange juice to coolthe engine of her Sun Iue;i iii -[al hot forthe fast ISO miles of tile internationalViking rally ill Norway.

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GERMANY. -- A Canadian infantryunit in Gerniany has cut accidentsinvolving its vehicles from 13 a niioni(lito six-it punishes careless drivers byassigning thcuii as valets to the regi'niiental goat mascot.

I.EFl)S.-lou r ill 10 deittlis occur illthe dark, tight in II) accidents hap-pen on roads with a speed limit andlighting. And this, said a Leeds lightingexpert. not oui I y indicates the need fox.street lighting where none exists. hutis a reflection oil the general standardof lighting and (lie lamentable delzion replacing out-of-date installations.

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soon settled down and, in fact, en-joyed it as much as our audience.Probably the luckiest of the partici-pants were the younger members ofthe crew, who, after getting a goodducking from the "Hears" ("TheBuffer," Jack Dusts', ElectricianLow-reand Leading Seaman Trott), werethrown to the tender mercies of themermaids, who deserve a special men-tion for the splendid show they puton. '[hey were chorus girls from thecurrent show, and to them a bigthanks.

Unfortunately, more or less ins-mediately after the show we had tochange hack into the rig and makehasty farewells,Our last view of Shanklin was amid

the noise of hooters and rockets. Ithink we were all a little sorry toleave,

J.R,M.

COMMAND NEWSVICTORIA BARRACKS

The Commander-in-Chief's FarewellVisit to Victoria Barracks

ON TUESDAY, September 7. NewIntries in the Royal Nass' some ofthens had only. joined the (Lay. before -

svre inspected by Admiral Sir JohnLdclsten, (i.C.l3.. G.C.V.O., C.H.E.,who was paying his farewell visit toVictoria Barracks before relinquishinghis Command.

In his speech, he said that althoughhe had lots of stripes on his arms androws of medals, he "its going to tellthe New Entries %% hat he had learnt in

cars' service. He advised them toremember three things during theirService careers.

They, should gain a sense of pridein the Navy, the finest Service in theworld, and in their ships andestablish-ments;they. should learn tradition,ss hi ich 5500uld subconsciously helpthem in times of difficulty and theshould cultivate a complete mutualunderstanding between officers andmen.The Commander-in-Chief had just

taken the salute at an impressivemarch past of the ship's company andclasses under training, led by a guardof honour composed entirely of NewEntries who had been in the RoyalNavy only a few weeks.

sided two crews for the Shanklin Clubin the 14-ft. dinghy race, whichresulted in a win for the Commodore,Dr. Howe Wood, President of the

Regatta Committee. came second.with Licut. Lance crewing for him.and Electrician Lowrie, third. Welldone!

In the evening we landed a 'NativeRaiding Party." resplendent in eoirskirts, to assist in raising funds forlocal charities, This the achieved inno uncertain manner b' raiding near-by. villages and frightening the in-habitants to part with their loose

change.There was a brilliant firework dis-

play later in the evening. l hen mostof our ship's company made theirway to the dance on Shank fin Pier,and from midnight onward everythingseemed to go ha wire! However, weare told we had a good tinse!

On Thursday, August 26. the godswere good and the weather was line.We were able to carry out on the pierour "Crossing the Line" ceremony,which was televised and enjoyed ha large number of holiday-makers andresidents. Those of its who took partwere a little apprehensive as to theresult, but when "lanky'' (the CourtDoctor) and A.B. Simmonds (Court13a rher I started the ball rolling, we

After three cheers, led by the Cap-tain of Victoria Barracks, the NewEntries lined the roadway as the Com-mander-in-Chief drove slowly out ofthe barracks.

Sea Cadet Camp at Victoria Barracks

A very, successful Sea Cadet camphas been held in Victoria Barracksfrom July 24 to September II. Eachweek 30 cadets from units throughoutthe country have joined the camp fortheir annual training. It is not re-

garded nserely as a holiday but as anecessary part in the balanced trainingof s Sea Cadet,

The activities were mainly re-creational, with a certain amount of

elementary seamanship, and in ad-dition many visits of local interestwere made.These youngsters, whose ages were

between 14 years and 14 years 9months, enjoyed thoroughly theirvisit to Victoria Barracks, and bothofficers and ship's company assistedin making their stay a happy one.

I1.MS. HEI)INCHAM CASTLE

WE ARRIVED at Shanklin on Tues-

day morning, August 24, and com-menced our two-day period as guardship for Shanklin Regatta, Our firstday was spent preparing the ship forv I s it o r s. but unfortunately hadweather made the ferrying of visitorsto and from the ship rather unsafe sowe were unable to receive them, andour expectation of putting on a "Cross-

ing the Line" ceremony and beingtelevised (what is it about HedinghamCastle that makes film and television

producers want us so much'!) had tohe postponed.

Later in the day we were able togrant leave. and we are left in nodoubt that those of the ship's com-

pany who did go ashore had a won-derful time, The hospitality enjosedby its is something we will never for-

get. There were theatre shows, dances,in fact everything we could wish for,laid on for us. We certainly made ourPennant in Shank lin,

On Wednesday, August 25, visitorswere allowed on hoard and a largenumber took advantage of this. Weput on a tug-of-war on Shank unsands. Seamen i', Stokers and Miscel-laneous, the latter winning by two

straight pulls. In the regatta we pro-

A.S.R.M. NEWS

ON SEPTEMBER I, an advanceparty of 35 ranks under Major P. H, C.l'eek - R.M.. left Fort Cumberland forthe new Amphibious School site atPoole. As mentioned previously, thissite is where H.M.S. Turtle operatedduring the war on Ham Common.

The work of preparing the camp is

progressing satisfactorily and it is

expected the storing will shortlycommence,

At Portsmouth a successful para-chute exercise in the sea off theEastney boat-slip was carried out on

August 3!. This is the exercise oilwhich the Special Boat personnel dvtheir routine jumps, and ill additioion this occasion an inflatable dinghywas dropped.

September saw most of the SpeciaBoat personnel engaged in Exercisi

"Morning Mist,"

PORTSMOUTh NAVY NEWS

anniversary of the Allied landing inthe South of France (the reason forour visit), and after the French L.S,'I'.Laita had landed a standard-hearingparty on the sandy beach, there wasa march past in which the RoyalNavy contingent, as usual, put up anexcellent show, and, according to theAmerican Admiral there, we were thebest contingent on parade.Most of its were able to visit such

places as Cannes, Nice and St.Maxime, but the had weather con-ditions in England seemed to havestrayed rather far south, and our

hopes of wallowing in the warnswaters of the Mediterranean wererather damped by what, by Maltastandards, were Arctic conditions ofthe sea. However, it was surprisinghow many of us just lay on the beachand admired the most attractivescenery.Our proficiency in the French

language improved fast as the dayswent by. and we found that we evenunderstood ourselves after a fewglasses of wine. However, we werewithout this aid when it came to read-ing a signal in French saving (wethought) that heating the "Retreat"was cancelled owing to the weather.So none went to watch, Actually itwas the "gash barge" that had beencancelled. Otherwise it was a splendidweek, and we returned happy but"francless" to sunnier climates, wheresoon we are due to have our regatta,Then. to the joy. of all natives, a longperiod in dock!

Gambia. where we again won by 9goals to I, This ended a highly success-ful water-polo season, and sve alsoachieved the distinction of winningboth cups two years running, this is thefirst time such a thing has occurred.

In the Polar Bear, 5; hich is a milegroup race, our tears of three (lid muchto help the shore establishments winthe cup. our team comprising S.A.Webb, Mne, (irossland and SignalmanDouglas,

P.O. Telegraphist Davies, our starcricket player, has been selected toplay for the Navy team,

sIv last item for this time is still inthe field of sport. Our underwaterswimnsing club, although still its itsinfancy, is coming along very well andwe have a team who go underwaterfishing with, at the moment, very littleresult.

Leading Writer R, 1). Langley

H.M.S. DUCHESS

ON AUGUST 26 the old crew ofH.M.S. Duchess gave a grand paying-off hall in Kimballs Ballroom. South-sea, by kind permission of Capt. I), G.Goodwin, I).S.C., RN.. who was him-self there :amongst over 5(X) otherguests. The whole evening was anunqualified success, with an excellentbullet, supper and dancing to themusic of Roy Richards and his May-1'air Orchestra. 'I he pri,'es were givenasvav by Mrs. l.ees'Spalding, who wasafterwards prccnted with a magnifi-cent nouquet 01 flowers.On August 31 the ship officially paid

off and recommissioned. At 1100 hrs.

R NBARRACKS.the old commission. with the exceptionof those who had volunteered (and

CAMARATA. MALTA, G.C. been accepted) to reconinsission, fellin oil the jetty. After an address by

September l_, 1954. (';apt. Goodwin, in which he paidAS THIS is the first letter from Royal tribute to their efforts during the lastNaval Barracks, (amarata, I think two years and read a signal from

description is called for. Now, although Admiral ('uthhert which finished upwe are classified as a Royal Naval "Strive for Duchess standard whereverbarracks, do not, those of you who you go." they marched out of Unicorn

I have not been to Malta, get the idea Gate. led by the Band of the Royalthat we are anything like the barracks Marine ('onsnsand.in Portsmouth. We are simply a transit I he new crew fell its its the Royalestablishment containing at the most Naval Barracks at 1330 hrs., and after4(X) United Kingdom and Maltese tlse Commodore of the Barracks,

ratings, about 85 of whom live on ('nsdre. C'. I.. Ci. Evans. ('.B,E,, l).S,O..hoard.

l).S.('., RN.. had taken the salute,We are also is in5 quarters for the the marched on to the Dockyard.

staffs of Headquarters Allied Forces, 'I heir baggage had been put aboard inMediterranean and the North Atlantic the forenoon by those recommission-

Treaty Organisation. so one takes it as ing, and so the new crew could walk

quite natural to hump into American. aboard straight to their mess decks.

Soon after join ills a recom ti i oil-ing service was held on the foi v'castlefor the whole ship's company, takenby the Rev, J, Arnist rong, from H.M.S.Vanguard, Alter this (apt, (ioodwitigreeted the tsewcomers and told theship's company what he knew of thefuture and what he expected of themin the future.On September It) Duchess sailed

from Portsmouth for Malt it for aboutnine inon t Its on a general rat 5cr; ice Cons-fisi',siots.

II.M.S. sIII:FFILIJ)

H.M.S. .SHEI:FIEI.D. flagship ofVice-Admiral J. F, Stevens, ('H.,C.B.F., ('otnmander-in-( hief Americaand West Indies Station. was visitedinformally recently at New York byTheir Royal Highnesses The Duchessof Kent and Princess Alexandria.The Duchess of Kent sahked

through ranks 01 the ship's companyand inspected a Royal Marines guard;and all officers were presented to herand to the Princess, The Royal visitorsposed for a group photograph withthe ship's Company. on the forecastle.

In the wardroom the Ditches,; ofKent. who Ia till cited H.M.S. She fficl dill August. 1936. saw t portrait of her-self which was damaged 1w shellsplinters in the action in which theGerissan battleship Bismarck was sunkin May, 1941, the Duchess and Prin-cess Alexandra had luticis on boardwith Admiral

H.M.S. Sheffield is payitsg officialvisit,, to American ports. She heavesNew York on September 22 for

Philadelphia, where she will pay, a six-

day visit. She will return to her baseat Bernsuda on October I

ILM.S. GAMBIA

State Visit of The Emperorof Abyssinia

ON HIS way to pity* it state %i,it it)Great Britain next itt on t It. His MajestyThe Emperor of Abyssinia will embarkits Her Majesty's cruiser Cianshia(('apt. W. Es'ershted. l).S.O.. R.N.) atMalta on October 8. and is expected toarrive at Portsmouth early on 'l'hurs-day, morning. October 14,The Gambia will he escorted front

Malta to Portsmouth by Her Majesty'sdestroyers Constance (('dr. P. J. Mor-gan. D.S.C.. R.N.). and Charity (Cdr,G. J. Kirkby, D,S.('. and two bars,RN,).

Greek. French. Italian and Turkishnaval personnel about the establish-ment, We also have the R,A.F. Police I

and clerks, and untilquite recently an

Army

rdIntclaim to beinga

uniqueAre you wearing a

establishment is that we are the only"ship" in Malta. and nsayhe in the

Royal Navy. to have 53 different pity,lists on our ledger%. 'File establishment G6 Heavy Serge Suit?Street, Valetta, within a few seconds'walk of Strait Street, consequently we The chances are thatsuffer many jokes on that count. For

t youthe benefit of the thirsty, and everyone will be, for there has been ais thirsty in Malta. it is possible topass It) bars within a two-minute walk phenomenal number of ordersin any direction from the nsainentrance, since we first announced theThe Supply Officer. Lieut.-Cdr. (S)

J. Fcarnside-I.unn. is the only first-class return of this splendid serge.cricket umpire on the island and isconsequently its great dentand with theArmy and R.A.F, (Dominion and G6 is only obtainable fromColonial) as well as with the Navy.Our greatest activity is water sport; Bernards and will wear better,

this may scent strange for a shoreestablishment. but nevertheless e look smarter andprovide aturn out sonic very good teams in thatdirection. The backbone of our water-

warmer uniform thananypolo team consisted of L. /Wtr, Corn- other serge.mills (goalkeeper). Yeoman Crowe.S.A. Webb (hacks). Telegraphisthleattic. Leading Signalman Robinson. Place your order for a G6Yeoman Dow (forwards), and C.P.O,Goddard (centre half and captain). The

Heavy Serge Uniform todayteam was constantly changing due todrafting requirements. but the above and prove for yourself thatis a lair average of our players,The team was rather fortunate in THERE IS NO SERGE LIKE G6.THERE

having a ready made water-polopitch loaned to them by Mr. Ralphl)owling. of St. Rocco Swimming Pool,I'his, combined with his excellent

coaching. helped a great deal in theVictories that were to follow. Our first

Iround of games was in the Group IIIShore Establishments League.

Ifl1thisthi5S " & SONS LTDleagne It games fl LS 1, ;1.of sshich our teatts won 9. lost I, With- NAVAL AND CIVILIAN TAILORS AND OUTFITTERSout making any excuses for the team. Ishould like to say that on the day that 6-8 QUEEN STREET, PORTSMOUTHwe lost to H.M.S. Falcon. we wereir'n out two new members in the Telephone 4403II.M.S. WRANGLER

THE HIGH-LIGHT of August bitsbeen a very enjoyable visit to St.

Raphael. on tile Cote I)'Aiur ofFrance. There was a large assemblyof ships ill the beautiful hay. includingthe Frcitcla battleship Riclselicu. anAmerican cruiser and three destroyers.and Forth, flying the flag of FlagOfficer Flotillas, Mediterranean, andWhirlwind.

On the Sunday there was accre'mois\ to Commemorate (lie 10th

team. and they had never played to-

gether before. Our most outstanding Other B,nches et CHATHAM. DEVONPORT

successes were against H.M.S. Platen-WEYMOUTH, FALMOUTH. MILFORD HAVEN,

icia, where we won by, II goals to I, NEWCASTLE.under-LYME. DEAL. SKEGNESS

and H.M.S. Ricasoli. whom we beat GRIMSBY. WETHERBY, LONDONDERRY

19 to 2. HELENSBURGH, ROTHESAY. ROSYTH, DUN

I,atcr in the season we won the FERMLINE, INVERGORDON. GIBRALTAR,SUEMA & VALETTA (MALTA), LOSSIEMOIJTH,

Mediterranean Fleet Water-Polo Cup. ARBROATH, ABBOTSINCH. ANTHORNIn the first round we drew a bye, in EGLINTON. BAWDY, KETE, HELSTON,the seutsi-finals we played CORSHAM. & WORTHY DOWN

Forth, heating them by 12 goals to 1:the final wa, played against

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Command News (contd.)H.M.S. GAMECOCK guard would sally forth to the fields

NUNEATON beating "Retreat' as a warning thatit was time for all peasants to leave

1833 and 1844 R.N.V.R. Squadrons the fields for the safety of the walled1833 and 1844 R.N.V.R. Squadrons, town or village. It was the custom forbased at Bramcote, have just corn- all to gather in the square to sing apleted their longest flights, namely hymn and lower the standard. It isfrom Hramcote, staying at Lee-on- from this ancient custom that weSolent overnight, then on to Halfar. derive the ceremony of our elaborateMalta. ((. the following day, the .c 11 D ''

In 1emotiainI. C. L. COOK, A.B., PISSX

871380, II.M.S. Comus, DiedSeptember 15, 1954.

B. I)onaghy, AIL. Sea. P/SSX857199, II.M.S. Vanguard, diedSeptember 19, 1954.

H.MS. STARLING

HERE WE are again. After a ratherwet summer leave, we are back oncemore cleaving the blue waters of theSolent. Ironically enough, the firstweek after leave was gloriously warmand sunny, and on a few occasions"hands to bathe" was piped. We evenfilled our port sponson with water andso earned the unique title of being theonly warship in the British Navy witha built-in swimming pool. The weather,however, soon degenerated into some-thing more typically English. and wewere glad that we had "made haywhilst the sun shone."

Since then we have entertained classupon class of sea cadets. They weretended with fatherly care by A.B.Vardy. and they left its with a muchmore nautical outlook on life.The ship's company have been

roused into almost unbelievable en-thusiasm with the advent of the soccerseason, and we have provided a fairproportion of the Squadron's soccer,rugby and hockey teams. We are nowtrying to organise sonic fixtures forour own teams. Lieut. Stark, our navi-gator, has been chosen to take partin the United Services hockey trials.and Lieut. l.eppard has been selectedto play for the United Services 1st XVrugby against London Irish on Sep-tember 18.Two weeks ago we took part in a

seaward defence exercise, near Yar-mouth, Isle of Wight. As night fell wesettled down to watch a film, only tobe roughly disturbed by two fastpatrol boats bombarding its withpotatoes. In our surprise we were ableto launch only a very feeble counter-offensive. but we seek consolation inthe fact that they probably, had to dowithout Sunday dinner for their pains.The exercise was designed to test thedefences of Portsmouth against attackfrom the sea. All would-be assailantsseemed to be checked quite effectivelyand the experience was quite valuable.

Next week we shall he cruising downto the West Country again, with anavigational course, so let's hope theprediction of a late summer material-ises.

Tel. A. S. Cook

I1.M,S. SISKIN

Church NewsON TUESDAY, July 13. a missionservice was held in H.M.S. Siskin'sconcert hangar, with the Captain's per-mission, at which the Graham Organi-sation's colour picture, "Oiltown.U.S.A.," was shown.The service consisted of three

hymns, a lesson read by Capt. 1, R.Saul. D.S.C., R.N.. and prayers andthe picture.The picture tells the story of the

conversion of an American oil-magnate to Christ through the GrahamMission to Houston, U.S.A.Six hundred Service and civilian

men and women were present-asmany as the hangar could hold. Itwas a splendid evening and with theCaptain's consent it was decided tohave one or two similar mission ser-vices during the coming months. 'filenext one is on Thursday, October 7,at 7.30 p.m., again in the Siskin con-cert hangar. This time it is to be asound recording of a full eveningmeeting at Harringay of the GreaterLondon Crusade.About 400 tickets have gone out.

but it is possible that there may bea few left for any late-corners who

would like to apply. Admission is byticket only.

Tickets, which are free, are obtain-able from the Chaplain, H.M.S. Siskun,R.N.A.S., Gosport.The third service will be held on

Tuesday. November 16, at 7.30 p.m.,when the colour picture, "I BeheldHis Glory,- will be shown. There arestill a number of tickets available forthis service, , F. L. P.

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her 3. returning on September 16 alter anything.completing their annual training. As Gliding We carried 20 C.C.F. cadets of dii-before stated. these are the longest After much planning and hard work ferent schools during our time in Scot-flights that these two squadrons have a Gliding Club has been formed at land, and whalers were sent ashoremade to date. Bramcote, and the committee under with them and the ship's company on

every possible occasion. The whalerswent up and down like yo-yos on- -elastic strings, and the pipe "hands todinner" seemed to he almost alwayscoupled with "clear the lower deck.

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- - men. The fishermen gave the canteenmanager fish. The canteen manager- then sold the fish to the wardroom at

:3d. apiece!On the way home we visited Ion-

'. donderry, and the navigators took itsup and down Lough Foyle. Even the.

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'ilus jecicu as mucy saw us pass iorthe seventh time,

'Derr%. itsgavethe opportunity (if a practice for (lieSquadron farewell parade to the

1 (omniancjcr-in'('hief. The sudden de-- of the chief bosun's mate itsparture

the middle of the exercise was said tohave had nothing to do with his "prettY

the chairmanship of Lieut.-Cdr. H. A. quiet" run ashore the night before.However all went tremendously well

Monk. D.S.M. and bar. R.N.. has on the day, when it poured with rainobtained three gliders. a primary and and the parade was held in the gym-two others. It is expected that nasium of the Royal Naval barracks,

limitedmembership of the club will be limited an unrehearsed wet-weather routineto about 50 members, being brought into force.

R.P.O. R. W. Bennett At Kete, the W.R.N.S. challenged usto hockey and a dance. We won both-principally with the studs in our

H.M.S. ST. ANGELO

THE "FORT," as many who havepassed through Grand Harbour. Malta,will know, is a historic reminder of agrand and glorious chapter of Maltesehistory, when the Knights of the Orderof St. John ruled, and successfullywithstood the might of Turkish aggres-sion. More- recently 63 direct hits byGerman bombs failed to destroy it. atribute to the skill of those medievalarchitects,

Today. Fort St. Angelo plays allequally important role in the navalsphere. It proudly wears the flag ofthe Flag Officer Malta. and is the housedepot of the Malta Port Division, deal-ing in this respect with all Malteserecruiting, drafting and advancement.More recently St. Angelo has also he-conic responsible for selecting andentering limited numbers of suitableMaltese youths on United KingdomContinuous Serviceengagements,these keen lads being passed on toH.M.S. Ganges after "kitting up" andsome initial training.On May 3 this year the Malta Port

Division were accorded the greathonour of providing the royal guardfor the arrival of Her Majesty TheQueen. and proved to h a credit toH.M.S. St. Angelo and the Malta PortDivision.

In the sporting world. St. Angeloalso has a proud record. Out. Ham i I ton('up crews brought in their whalersfirst and second throughout the pastseason. We also retained the Johnson('ill) for the sixth year in succession.the tea in completing the gruelling relayrace around Grand Harbour ill arecord time of 20 minutes 36 seconds.Or eross'country, runners finished acomfortable first inInter-Establish-meritsrace earlier this year. In theInter-EstablishmentsAthletics amidAquatic Sports we had hard luck, los-ing both by one point, and our water-polo team finished second in thebible to Royal Naval Barracks. Cam -

aratzu. the eventual Fleet champions.The soccer season opens soon. and wehope to improve on last season's suc-cesses.

Royal Life Saving Society classeshave been well attended this season.Divisional competition is helping tokeep enthusiasm at a high ptclt : so farSt. Angelo has secured 70 awards, andssc hope soon to he adding another cupand shield to our trophy store.

"W. A. I)."

II.M.S. REI)POLE

WE SEEM to have clone very wellout of our qualifying navigators thissummer. As usual, we cruised in theWestern Isles, but in fine weather.nobly entertained by the natives. Wemet the 'i'ohermory Spanish galleonsalvage team and laid some buoys forthem; now we are waiting to smack in

nools. inc hockey was a walkover andthe dance a pushover.

Since getting hack to Portsmouth wehave taken 120 officers of the ArmyStall Course over to Cherbourg toview the battlefields of France. Wewere staggered to learn that we weredetailed to bring them back three dayslater, for they had taken enough lug-gage to last them three weeks.You have heard about the Marie

Cclestc-the ship that was found hang-ing around the '08gm without a soul onhoard? Well, a strange thing happenedoff the coast of Southern England theother day. A frigate was sighted drift-ing aimlessly from anchorage toanchorage in a ceaseless voyage, andon being boarded all that could befound were bundles of draft notes

where the crew went, where theship was going or where she came fromno one knows. All we do know is thatjust decipherable on the rusty sidecould he seen a name that lookedlike Rcdpole.Can anyone throw any light on this

story? What was the Rcdpole. Wheredid the sailors go without having timeto stow their gear? What was thesignificance of all the draft notes'! Howdid she manage to keep steaming?

Possibly an "ancient mariner" illthe barracks might cast his mind hackto the dim distant past when he washimself actively engaged. and let usknow the answer to this latest mysteryof the seas?

SUBMARINE Ott) COMRADESASSOCIATION

MORE THAN 300 ex-submarinersattended the annual reunion held atFort Blockhouse on Saturday, Septeni-her 18. They came from all parts ofthe United Kingdom, Branches repre-sented were London, Plymouth, Deal,Medway Towns, North Eastern, WestRiding, Portsmouth and East Anglia,The old comrades were met on the

parade ground by Flag Officer.Sub-marines(Rear-Admiral Ci. B, H.Fawkes), the Commanding Officer ofH.M.S. Dolphin, and Captain of theFifth Submarine Squadron (Capt. F. F,Pizcy) and the Commander of H.M.S.Dolphin (Cdr, P. Ci. Sharpe).Two distinguished veterans present

svere Admiral Somerville (life presi-dent of the Portsmouth Branch) andVice-Admiral Sir Sydney Raw. formerFlag Officer Submarines.and recentlyFourth Sea Lord on the Hoard ofAdmiralty.

[)tiring the afternoon the visitorsvisited submarines berthed at FortBlockhouse, saw films of naval interestand visited the new 100 ft. escapetower where they, saw instructorsdemonstrating the latest escape tech-niques. They also visited the memorialchapel of St. Ambrose, where the OldComrades Association Standard waslaid tip after an impressive ceremony.

In the evening the ex-submarinersassembled for dinner when they werewelcomed by Capt. Pizey and hearda review of the year's events byAdmiral Fawkes, The toastmaster wasMr. Irwin Chapman (secretary of thePortsmouth Branch), who made mostof the local arrangements. Mr. 0,Moth proposed a toast to "AbsentFriends," and Mr. W, S. Sadlier ex-pressed thanks to H.M.S. Dolphin onbehalf of the visitors.

I1.MS. PIHENIX"WORK HARD-play hard," a say-ing which, at one time, appeared to belosing favour in the Royal Navy, canmost certainly not he applied toPhonjx.

Classes are pouring through the in-struction rooms as never before. Life isbeing made easier for them as modernaccommodation conies into being. Fora small ship's company of 140-odd, theentrants for the sporting programmeare most unusual. Inter-Part soccer,entrants, 10 teams; Inter-Part hockey,9 teams; two soccer and hockeyelevens. whilst a rugger side is rapidlycoming into being.Maybe all this enthusiasm is because

of our new pet-"Pinkv," the pink dc-pliant, now living in the Main FireSchool. Even the ship's cats seem tobe bitten by the spirit-anyone whowould like a nice black and whitekitten, or kittens, please ring oursports oflice-Portsmouth 74661. Theywill oblige.Our coming London debut is dealt

with elsewhere. I will only say thatif the boatswain's mates get any moreexpert ill wielding their cat-of-nine-tails, complaints will come in from the

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Command News (contd.)Society for the Prevention of Crueltyto Sailors when the show is seen ontelevision.Tons of luck to the cast with the

hopes that they sec many pink ele-

phants on the night of Friday, October22, at Wembley, London.

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H.MS. BOXER

ON SEPTEMBER 1, H.M.S. Boxerentered No. 14 Beauty Parlour for her

annual face-lift and prettying up. Con-

sequently, we are now enmeshed byscaffolding, cables and compressed-airpipes, daubed in red lead and silverine.deafened by windy hammers andblinded by oxv-acctykne burners. Our---doe,- resplendent in a set of new,

shiny brass buttons, keeps an anxious

eye on the casualty list which is keptdown only by deft footwork in avoid-

ing the undergrowth of cunninglyplaced rubber pipes.

ThE M.T. & R.E.Flat-out at Flatbouse

ONCE MORE the noise of lathes,drilling-machines, files, hammers andother metal torturing devices assaultth c cars of the inhabitants of the Flat-house Road district. The M.T. & R.E.arc back from leave! Bright-eyedmechanicians-to-be dart with tendercare around their shining machineryand the whole establishment humswith activity.

Seriously, however, the winter termis now in full swing and we wish ourdeparted "D" Term "happy ships andfair winds." The new "A" Term havesettled down and are already shapingvery well.Cricket has imperceptibly faded

away and recreation classes are nowleaving ith football hoots slung overtheir shoulders. It is a little too earlyto forecast a good or had season, hutif it has anything to do with enthusi-asm, we shall have a good one.

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guides who directed the 12.000 peoplearound I-I.M.S. Boxer on Navy Days.Whether they were on duty explainingthe, technical points of places like theAircraft Directing Room. or merelyhelping young ladies-and others-sipand down ladders, they all did their jobvery well, which is not an idle state-ment for it is hacked up by a letter of

appreciation (unsolicited) sent to

Capt. Brown by a visitor. Like the testi-monials advertised by makers of wash-

ing powders, the original letter maybe seen at our office any time, if wecan remember where it is filed.On Monday. September 13. H.M.S.

Boxer gave a dance at Kimbell's ball-room. Southsea, in h o n o u r ofH.N.M.S. Soemba, the Dutch counter-

part of H.M.S. Boxer. Their visit re-turns our trip to Holland in July,where H.N.M.S. Soemha acted as host

ship to its. Now it is our turn to playhost and the dance was a main featureof our arrangements.With summer leave in August and a

refit in September, our sea time thesepast two months has been nil. Never-theless. good use has been made of theenforced time in harbour-out of

working hours, of course.The next scoop from H.M.S. Boxer's

reporter will be in the November issue,but right now I am fighting a losingbattle with the windy hammers. I can'tconcentrate.

In the Barracks First of June Fetethe M.T. & R.E. provided a mechanicalwonder in the shape of a bombingrange in which model aircraft con-trolled by th customer released bombson the fleet below. This was highlypopular with the younger visitors.On September 3. a very successful

dance was held in Kimbell's ball-roomby the M.T. & R.E., and a good timewas had by all.We hid welcome to Cdr. (E) R. H. P.

Elvin. A.M.t.Mech.E., RN., and wishCdr. (F) C. C. M. Bluett, R.N., a happycommission in the Mediterranean. Thelatter was last seen accompanied by allthe officers of the M.T. & R.E. in abarracks' bus and dressed in somewhatdisreputable plain clothes, headingnorth out of Portsmouth! No prize isoffered for guessing his probabledestination on that occasion.

H,M.Y. BRITANNIA

ONCE AGAIN we greet readers afteranother short tour of royal dutywhich took us over to Montreal.Quebec and finally Goose Bay inLabrador. where we embarked H.R.H.The Duke of Edinburgh for the

passage home. The passage out wasuneventful enough, although towardsthe latter end we all became very ice-berg conscious. We received reports ofhundreds of these menaces and saw,

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"growlers" are large bits which breakoff the iceberg and rub against thelatter, causing a growling noise.We 'met our escort, H.M.C.S.

Micmac. off Belle Isle, at the entranceto the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and shestayed with us throughout our touruntil relieved by the cruiser H.M.C.S.Quebec near Goose Bay.

Mention of Canada usually bringsto mind a picture of wide open spaces,but of course it has its big cities too,and Montreal, our first port of call, isthe largest.

It is a "wide open city" as they say,and is full of life throughout the dayand night. The taverns bear no re-semblance to our pubs, inasmuch asyou would not consider taking yourwife or girl-friend into one. Would-bedipsomaniacs have every opportunityto achieve their object because thetaverns stay open most of the night.The best places for a night out werethe night clubs of which there werequite a number. hut they were tooexpensive for most of its.

Our Royal Canadian Navy friends atDonnacona made its very welcome in-cidentally, and the chief and P.Os. helda very good "At l ionic." to whichvisiting U.S. and Argentinians and our-selves were invited.At least 60 of its will remember for

a long time our visit to Molsorn'sbrewery (in Montreal). We toured theBrewery (one of the largest inCanada) for about 20 minutes and thenspent about two hours sampling theproduct. We were informed subse-q sic ii II v that we had qualfed a greateramount per head than any previousparty- -it worked out at approximate!a gallon per head.

Our next stop was at Quebec. whichsse had passed (.it rotet(. to Montreal.I l.Nt.S. Sheffield was at Quebec whenwe arrived but left early next day.Quebec contrasted strongly sv i t hMontreal and compared roughly withhe latter as Oxford does to Liverpool.Our berth sits beneath the imposingChateau Frontenac. where the QuebecConference was held. It is true to say.I think, that Quebec is Canada's mosthistoric city and full of interest to thetourist. Bus tours were arranged for usand we came away with a far betteridea of the problems facing GeneralWolfe prior to the battle againstMontcalm on the heights of Abraham.Unfortunately, we had had weatherthroughout our stay and we were ledto understand that there had beenlittle real summer weather thus far.Quebec, like Montreal, and for that

matter most other places east ofMontreal, is predominantly French-speaking and the language difficultywas a slight problem. The biggestproblem, however, was a financial one.Our next and final stop was at

Goose Bay. and we were really up inthe backwoods there, although thewhine of jet engines overhead didstrike a contradictory note. The wholearea is in process of development andhas a "boom town" atmosphere aboutit. Quite a township has been createdout of the wilderness and it includes aschool, married quarters and the usualcanteens. Although our stay was briefwe were soon on chummy terms withthe Service men ashore and weprobably provided at least a few ofthem with the best laugh they had en-joyed for some time when we playedthe local ace softball team. Our know-ledge of the game was scant to saythe least and we undoubtedly brokeevery rule in the hook. However.thanks to our hockey and cricketbackground, we managed to smite"home runs" with ease, and in fact we

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did win the match by a narrow margin.In all fairness to our opponents, how-ever, it must be admitted that theresult would probably have been quitedifferent had they not loaned its apitcher and catcher and interpreted therules so generously for us.

At this stage, mention must be madeof the royal yacht hand, whichentertained hundreds of spectators atall our ports of call by carrying outthe beating of "Retreat" ceremony.There can be no doubt that the folkswho witnessed the ceremony weremuch impressed by what they saw. Theband also entertained large crowdsfrom. the handstand adjoining theChateau Frontenac at Quebec. and en-joyed an enthusiastic reception.

It was at Goose Bay that H.R.H.The Duke of Edinburgh embarked forthe passage home after a very full pro-gramme. The weather was very bad forthe first half of our passage, which wasparticularly unfortunate because nodoubt His Royal Highness had beenlooking forward to a restful trip afterhis energetic tour. We finally arrivedat Aberdeen where His Royal Highnessreceived a great ovation from wailingcrowds before departing to join HerMajesty The Queen at Balmoral.

R. L. Dudley

Spot1ihtonHoweGroupThe Cookery School is at present

in "deep mourning' for some reasonand the instructors are garbed insackcloth and ashes. But they shouldhe proud of their pupils abroad inWarrior. During the period engagedin evacuating Vietnamese they didvery well indeed and soon appreciatedthe way, in which their guests likedtheir rice cooked.

Last month saw the exodus of theStationery Store from the DentalBlock to "C" Block, where servicecontinues .without the traditional"Under New Management" notice,

The Pas' Offices are a hubbub ofexcitement as the new quarter beginswith the introduction of the loose-leafledger account system. At the end ofeach quarter from now on every manwill he presented with his paw state-ment. The idea is a good one andshould enlighten many. These state-me.its should he kept in the man'sS43A for six months, after which hemay frame it or do whatever hewishes with it,

N.B.-The "Spotlight" will next heon brohisher Group (Engine RoomBranch). D, G. B.

CLASSIFIED

ADVERTISEMENTS

TWO FURNISHED ROOMS, share kitchen.Classified Advertisements may be Nochildren. 42'inclusise. - 138 Dc'.onshi,e

placed at:Avenue. S,)tjihxea.BED.%lfliN(;-R(JO5( with gas ring. etc. Alit,

Gale & Polden Ltd., Nelson Ilouse, tved.sittlne.ruion! with kitchenette. Terms model.

Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, as well !.' e'a iuinc in Mesinas at the Royal a3aI Barracks. Ports- ValIrl: 4 l'cdrtsims, garage and garden: allmouth electric: telephone: 14 grin, monthly--Apply L.Pri.ate Advertisements, 2d. per wordwc.ltwook. South 11111. Droxford.

'rwo FURNIS1IIFI) ROOMS, use of bath andmuntmunt. 2s.kitchen. No children. £2 per week inclusive---

Trade Advertisentcnt,s, 4d. per word; St C1ocIly Road. Soiilhsea.4%. 1101)5,1. TO 11.1 liirncshert for two years frontmlnifliUnt. ,end Noscntl'cr: S ('edroonts. 3 reception goons'.

Name and address of advertiser loge garage and storage space: good gardenmust accompany each advertisement, with orchard. ALso for sale, cooking apples. any

B.ruuanlity. 3d. per lb. delivered in Southyca andOXUflI er, . extra. (lii5port by arrangc,t,cnt Old (ashioncd. but veryefficient wasting machine, 'mall maim wireless.small billiard fable and accessories.Molso pons

ACCOMMODATION to3s. Apply t'arohassc. "ilolnies.

MALLOW GUEST HOUSE. 52 Whitweil Road. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION for nasalSouthyca. Special terms October 1st to March couple in large house situated in residential di"31st, i'(cS, Red and breakfast and evening din. triO lacine Ciiwcs.--5,Lirco. "Green Shutters."ncr with (till tsia,d on Sui,,slat s, only SOn. per 5,t,,n,ser,it. Lec-on-,Sotcnt.week per head for latuitises o: Naval personnel. Cool) ACCOMMODATION ---.131 Union Street.Children welcome. Port-a,SUPERIOR board rcsiderue in good district of FURNISHED front (tiittt'lc bed-sitting-roony.Sossllisc.i vsc(l'ap;uoii,tcd Se,o r,inisisjation and use ,, I lsatliro,,nt and kitchen: 3ft. per week.--;rood food. -- -Mrs. lit k,. 'Casuclnait.'' Mcrlon Church Road, Alverstoke, Gosport. Phone (his.Road. Soutlisca. port hi-tie)Kit) .',,'Si) lufF:ARFASr. isv. '-.1 per day. -S JtI:i).SITI'INC,.ROOM and kitchenette: use tOGrove Road North,, Souithsea. bathroom; 45'. per week inclusise.--Pht,ne Port'.rsso FURNISHED ROOMS ssitlt use of bath. mouth (2591.tisin, an] kitchen: nit children: £2 incltisisc. --- 'rV.'() con,lu,rtal-,lc furnished rooms (twin beds).I ( flay Road, Alscr,toke. (hsttsrt. own kitchen, linen and cutlery supplied. bath'iWo DOUBLE, and two single h'euirttonts to let and light instuisive, 31(.s. Sd. per week: stilt ttuuielvs thu board.- -32 SVavcrlcy Road, Suuiilhsea, couple. Sorry. unsuitable for children-MrsTWO FURNISHED ROOMS with use of kit. V. M. Sanderson, 57 Copathorn Road, cop,sircbctt and bathroom.-21 Palm Road. Soutttsea, Portsmouth.

FURNISIIEI) FLAT with u,c of telephone andgarage: 4 rn-i. Kt 'seek in cluusivc: no children.-"St. Anne's," Southampton Road (main). I'aitls-grisse. Coshant.BOARD RESIDENCE; garage available: termsituodcrate.-4 Madden Clisse. Alverritoke. Go-port.TWO FURNiSIIFI) ROOMS with central heal-ing and couinlant hit mater: it- ni kitchen (.,,icooler) and bathroom; no children.-- I? 1)cst'uutto.isl. Ci,pnor.IVO) FURNISHED ROOMS with usc 01 kit-chen and bathroom: £2 per week incitj%tvc: nochilshrcn. -21) I ttitrtcrn Road. North End.IWO lURNISIJEt) ROOMS with use 01 kit'dim and hathrtsont: no children: 2 gm. perweek uncluu.sive.-'72 (irat-shusit Road. uutttsca.ACCOMMODATION with use of bathroom:nueak it desired: no child,cn.--- 16 Lowesy Road.Sissutbiscit.hV,() FURNiSIIII) R()O5IS with use 01 kit-chen ar,sh liathiriont: 30-s. per week inclusive_64 Aberdare Asenste. L. Cmushani,l'URNISIiI:D FLAT with use 01 bathroom: longlet preferred: 31 tins, per wcek.-4 lrlnthuirstRd. (hwpsrt.vtJtoNiShlIl) FLAT. self-contained. 'twituuietess; 55s. per ss'eck.-I'hone tiortsnioiulh (0(40.Two FuRNIShED ROOMS to let-18 Nciss,usRoad. l.andtwirt.rwo FcuNishII:i) FRONT 10005,1.5 with toe(it kitchen and bathroom; no chutdten.- -37 they-sliistt Roast, Soiullwea.TWO FURNISHED ROOMS with (use of kit-chen and bathroom: nut chuldrcn.-23 Rowiands

eu,usC. Vs',utcrltiu,vilie.FURNISHED FLATS to leg from end (if Octo-ber.- Apply Mr. F. 1). Short, IS Market Street.Ness busty, Ilerks.FliRSIshlEt) BED-sII'nN(;-ROOM will,hi. .S. C.: (5-.. per week. Also bc.J.sitljng.ruisinissirls si.u of ksrlsen and bathroom 321. per week.- I lasts-ell Road. Soiulhsea.noAIot)Ii.oix;IN(; asrcontnuodatiu)n. - 74 St..-'s,udscsss Road. Susuuhlnea.ACCOMSIOi)ATIO)N with cooking facilities lotperiods tit 3 Is, S months.-I Beach Road, South.sea.BOARD/I.OIMINC.S (or one.-24 FkldttxurcRoad. Grsnport.

FURNISHED I'IAT no children, 45. per 'seek.--14 Rtntuwood Road. Souithvea.MO FURNISHED ROOMS; no restrictions---122 Wtisttictd Road, Su'uuth.scaTWO FURNiSIIFI) ROOMS to tet.-35 Cat-combe Avenue. Cu,pnor.BED.sirris(;.h000M with use of kitchen andh.ithrousn,: 31)',. Kr smcek.-5 (utatgking-road.hot I s moitt Ii.BED AND BREAKFAST. lOs, 6d.; board rest'derice thy. (nt, Tier day; reduction for periods;very comfortable: well recommended.- -Mr andMrs. S. (t. I'ctton. 25 St. Ronan's Road. South-,ca. i'tiu'ne 3t770t.10 Lii F, in the country. 21 miles fronu South-wick. small (itrnishcd bedroom. suit lath; eseryconscnicncc; ntssderatc tcritus.---i'honc llanuh'tc-don 25.10 LI; r. ti- I us nisbicd rusis its, use of kitchenand hatburousnt: t,o chutldten.-224 t)csonshircAvenue. Suiiuthyca.TO LEE, (uurnushed ground-floor flat, sell-ofl-tauned, in Souuthsea; linen and cutlery if required.Phone Itavant 1(00.

FULL BOARD in residential part of Guusport:reasonable lcuuuus. with special reductions, forchildren under 12 ycars.-20 Ashbiurlisn Road.Stoke, Bay. Alcerstokc. Phone Gosport 80,20.1'W() burnished rooms, aas and lutlut incl,usivc:35s, tier week-; any evening.--315 Fassccut Road..SOuulhsr;i.FuRNISIII:h) accommodation. board residence,ticasonatsie terms: garage space available: suit-able for I'a$.istan naval personnel; house cu-in.venienuty situated lusr hsuus rututes.-- Mrs. V. V.Anderson. 53 West Street, I'ortchesucr.TWO comfortable furnished bedrooms andsittinit-riluint to let: reasonable terms: can beviested at any time. -- Mrs. M. tluricy, 17flcatricc Road. Susiihsea.TWO FURNISHED 10005,1,5 to let: compietcyredecorated; sharunui kitchen auwl5 bathroom; rca.sonabtc tetn'. -- Sirs. L, Mitehcncr. 24 Met-ricS Road. North Und.[0 LET. two partly (nut is shed rooms or(or-flushedhed'si(ting'russsuu, in Ruisslands Castle.livery consideration given to suitable tenants.--Mrs. 'alden. 70 Whichers Gate Road. Row.lands Castle,

SITUATIONS VACANTA.C. COSSOR ITt), ieuuuiue marine radar ser-vice engineers and invite applications from en-nasal radar n,aur',te,rance stall; suuutabtc men stillhe given ttaiainc (with pay). 'Ihe service depart-nrent is based in London but, in addition, thereare sacautcic', in some, tsf the principal UnitedKinisdustil twirls Salary after training, 134)0 tieranniuni- -Apply the Manager, Equipment See-siding Department. AC. C,,-or htd., Canterbury(,rove. West Nuirstussxt. London. S.h.i.27,SECURITY GUARDS urgently required owingtit espansiun (if bsuusine,s. Es.Scrviee men. aged3S.5t for nugiut work. Applicant., must be lit andreside in London area. Good pay. (ice uniform.penstuin, we! hare; fidelity husnd.-Write risingparluciulars pas( cmplcsymenl to Box 14.

TRADEDO) YOU DESIRE 1101SF OWNI,RS'1IIP-5Why pay cvcevsis-e rent' llusuuse purcha,c withendowment ansitranoc with reduced premiumsby naval allusin,cnt ensures security for theI uutnurc. --Write for hill particulars ss uthus,ut ,ststi.Ration to S V. Nuirris, "Gwcnhyn," hls-echstoisujAs enuue, 'ate, Isv lIe, I lants.

FOR SALEAUSTIN A40. l9l, 28.1100 miles: one owner:£475. -- Luctut'C'dr. narrow. 0. Garden Street.Chatham. I'biuine 40(3..tRiI;l., 30 cc. I).l7 muslssr'eyclc; ((sO; bargain.-- Apply Norman Fox Ltd.. 1'ctc~ticid.BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW oicilooking Fur/.cCreek. SlIlt. lounge pluus 121R. dutuing'rutssnt; 4be drumoniv. 2 bathrooms. dctightbuut kitchen:laundry %% ill, Bendix. rebriuicratusr. tnmsu.ternu,uskcr. central healing. ciustheu stusrace. loft.uariuue. greenhouse, water susliener, suinhlinds.etc.: tune garden: £5,95h). - Details, L. I',Worgcr,

Sanctuary. hfmsshm floc.5,110W Siamese and Persian studs available.end kittens ,usuualty for "1c.-''Scyenusakn." Cow--plaits, Itants.M010RIS (I, two-door. 1938. black:goodcon-dition;£l25.-Phone Wtist Metsit 295.

12PORTSMO(TIINAVY NEWS Oclober. 19.04opt) b A ".porty" wicket. After being soundly I tween two aspects of the game. have Training during the week is ratherbeaten by Maiden Newton, honour been carried out by a number of an individual et!ort. and members inwas restored in the pot-gane dis- people, but in most cases individually. various ships and ctabIimcnts haveCLISlOfl' in the skittle-alley of- the Several ships possess sets of weights. to get togettr .im'ng themselves. and"White Lion.-The Inter-Part Cricket and sniII groups of enthusiasts have fix LIP what they can-according to

]"HE I:FII:c1' 01 Tiii; GENERAL future matches. With our "inclined" Shield Wa won this year. after two got together to indulge in the sport. duties. etc. This winter. ho;cvcr. itSERVICE (OllI'!ON ON pitch we h the advantage or visit- previous unsuccessful efforts. by the A weight-lifting club was formed in I' the intention to have indoor training

SPORT IN TIRE 110.11E FLEET ing tt.. tn this rainy weather in know chief puts otuiccrs and petty officers. H.M.S. COIIInt.WOOd ihout t year ago. it the Royal Naval School of' 11. and

ServiceTHE GeneralUNTIL orn- ing the direction of the tide for the I )I weather, combining with the and is now flourishing with a member- R.T.. tinder the direction of C.P.O." "" `full kick-off. poor surface 01 our tennis courts, ship of some 30 to 40. At present mcrn- Johnson.who has recently attended the

swing the traditionalIflI'.'II)I1 I' inSwimming damped the enthusiasm of many of our hers are concentrating on body build- Loughborough College coaching

sports conipetitions areI::i ILt.t ;It and, The unct ihlishm.d areit it Hdn 'OuId h. I)rohn, s Five matches in in but efforts in. hunt. in idi. to form course. and this training i'. available& .

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'even then.ammmc o file 0 pattern WoWood. which we hone' will one day he all were played. two against Bryanston a competitive weight-lilting team to br track and field event athletes. as

" our n in football ground. continue-,, School toasters, Osprey losing 4-S: take on sonic of the local lifters. well as long-distance men. It is notsuflicient in

to make L'personnelodefeats. l-'mnd 5-6

who areinterested cmn"join onof the local

to corne out April or lidayexpect toru

perhaps in the middle 01 1 cruise or i ..with

working parties- i..

issued flippers a water-wing,'.

lie defeat the St mIft)rdlilr Rc,.i gymnasiums, the best-known being' l°) ird in It) seconds. nor throw

sports sca.on " and. conversely, ships . fleit -o saved its from a win- liob Woolgers. at Southsea and a javelin 180 feet: the man who trainsLave in the middle of i competition. ohco,nng Event ICSS season. ('him Ii my information is desired for 52 weeks Of the year is the one who

: Faced with this pro i_rn ill the HomeOctober L-The Admiral C in Our golfer., so tar have yet to reach Inst. Lieut. Walton. R.N'and Leading stands most chance of getting his NavyI kt It has been im.u. ' mr to ri.

the sports organisation and in Reserves inS. t dis I I n! Pt.4 I. "dLLIuon Both mitchm. to date have

resultedresulted in draw's. 2--2 against the

Si. mm in Bell. of H.M.S. C ollmn.soodwould he and they

colour'. in (lie Inter-Services champion-champion-

'liip.for the pleased to help..Licit a i1mnImer as to allow vmrI- i ('oure. and 3-3 against Port- would like to hear from any cnthu- C. A. S.

00. movements and the different classes land and Caine Down.The Baker Golf iztsts in the Service.f ships c\peClallV considering the Trophy roce I wIs and it i

iikcl absence of heavy ship for sonic COMItINIl) SERVICES . A.A.A. lidt have 'hi tiiiistid by the end - MODERN PENTATHLONtinme to COIfl(. THE NAVY athletes made their last of the year. The annual OspreyVernon FOR lF1l tirt tiic the Royal Navy

In " time future. therefore. two levels mppeirtzce 01 the season when thc match sva. cancelled. and with the CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING are entering a tcan in the Nationalfor 'sport are being adopted: formed part of the Combined Services winter port upon us there seems little IN MOST ships and establishments Pentathlon (h4mpiollslmips. to be held

Group).Li (mu I Inter - Ship or tear versus the A.A.A. at Hull on : possibility of the fixture being playc the number of officers and men inter- AldrsIimt Iroimi September 28 to"where the 1-leet i divided into September 11. Ibis year. ested in cross-country runniniz is October 2."Liflits. i.e.. existing squadrons Their performances were as t oflm's :1 hc adscr scatticr pros ided the generally sers small and for maims l ROyzIl Marines are the expert,,,and other ships or groups 01 Weight. First: Sgt. S msidm. c ailing Lilihu i t t with in exciting and years tli onls opportunity that tiles' it this. mud although- this i. ii thesh ip'. of* the sa inc approximate in.

" .ticcc.t iii caon. Altogether 10 were given for taking part ill their own Ro als have iiiilganitcd with the

strength. and Dim-us. second: Sgt. Sas id mc. ratings pas.cd the qualification for pa rticiil.i r sport was .m cob iitil chain- Royal Navy to form the Royal Naval

I h) I leer (inter-Unit). where the 151 It. I I in. I1CtiilsI11ifl .Slid-week races provided,' piiiship twice a season. with posiblc Pentathlon As'ciition. I the rules

imnmm having prL%ImIsl field Javelin. -Second: Cpl Vimilt tin the ill tin Ii)tI.l 001 01 I 'itiiit Selection for omnn1 md and Sirs iii. it II IlL t. 11115 have to he entered in

Ihci r o n i ntc r-'h i p competitions 166 ft. 6 ill, 0P1cY \"()n eight first, 12 ccond and they. "'re good enough. the National C ha in tionli i ps.

engaS c.mch other in a knock- - - Third: Sob- 1 cut I) third lice'. 1 Ii: return of the ilomnc' Ill 19-16 (or tIcrcahout. a hand ofChain-Out'file I ii.Iisid Li11 Royal Navy

form tit C()Xfl cl i t,0n . Ii t I iion 5 it ill. I r.i uIng Squadron and ii ingh ieCt en t h ti'ia t sot together ;and decided to Pionh i crc held it( 1A.('.. I .yin p-.

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v.11(iLncr i Is SP ikunt. preference S I }:(LFourth . I S (loser.Limg Jump.,

of H.\I .S. Oee;iii pros dcii a scriouI iIlimc 0. rcs s i'. s II icpLcnId

forum a club in the l'orhmnouth Corn-itl ith S it rd ti\turL'. tinst

sti)HC. lkvon. in July. s hen Sergt.Rct. R \I i P I I sson mud I iut

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m::_Ii 000 \! fri s I ourtli I R I \t tht. W no th R t_ ill i in r tms I om

, m ittitlici 5tj '. iu mnI L151114n m.lubs I s i. r krbrt)()k It \t s is si.çond ml

ritonttf( I I. I I\Ioorh id mm 4S sc Si s ho it Sw .. I i tim R Coks th it tim ss tb i hrc ik titit nm. IIIi'LIIi 1K iflit,ht Ii IS hi. itch Ri_cs h id

hi 1 ' I s.(if \ I:Lntr:; ills rossd Ioutii I I II(IF?Z?Zt r t rst A A ' ILotmuL

R N R i a lir! ui:I o ( i,tiI , Irt of tlim. ss ir i. irs thi. s mium. club 1K ctiiiipttiI in thi. runnint. As It s'. i.

1si. Lb t I itt i tt( (I. Ki. m.i L it. .1\ 1L l7h It 7 in (n.cord)fh most mntmc tin. st.nt of ttii. Ii kpt t,oint, md m.ontmnu to pro

hi. n.h titid front so d ink. o\Il11_ to i5%lilch hm'trilhi1c(l ICOJOIl. ""

opport(IiiIts ot m niLdIc I hit in itch St S is t duc tO l is. thse:Ison wa O,pre own sailingrL. itt t br i trophs .ntcd bs C mpt

s'i(le lirst-clm s ficiti.I r " m "( ifl5 i_cr ,\chilIc.iiI(l tO rLst hclori_ the N ition ii

' ill i"t tic mni.sscmJ sslicn LlrLimnstanm.cs Scrv:ce in October. He s ill h .mdR (',. I. s1 Itallour. I).S.( RN. coilutrs or on tI'olrun os Lr t K

(hIII)m)i1tmIs hee two. and l.icut.In It pt)s uht. . . Litions mrc

mnIssLd . I hrou.h tlm kmndia. ot th 1lo1L. () II k. 'I It,lfl.i no%n .15 tIme I ortsraouth \ldrich R \l i ikm_ up thi. Ro ml. .'pori 0Iimp I his is itso tlm op1rttiiIt% to . IS li.i.t I r tinmn. SqLI idron th. Second ( ioU Ros ml ]s.i ml mud Ros it Irini tt. On I hL Ros ml N iss t mn

dolL.tn!s..L I)fl .1 rui'. .isi'. .mn open tircell to tlluck Itk.ssic I rimning Squ-iditn mud the Second \tirii (r ( t I" " 01 I cmli (1) Jirrold R N A S

onl to unim. pi.si.nt .11 tlm tout due to live the Service in Oc!oI'.r. Suhni.irine Sqm!ttlron In lcndintz their Club time none Ii '. nos I I l lord: l.icut.(1) l)otimmn. R.A.l..01 OiL ,_ ' upctutlon Almm to give tInIt uIl hc rcnLmnhLJc(t hs g ins is (tm ho it IlL ItS. it 'I\ h ik or thrt.i. to Ros ml N is ml Athkti C lub(Soutlm) Ssrst ii mod Sub I ItiI Fl mrdin, thi..oTflc (I I rc.t S oic: In '.po rts ' occedings a it cr a t ii v.m I a nd fi 1st -C Li ss C s I I Ii Ia vs ella bled '.oinc 4( ) he! in.unen to , ig i lv t lzm t ii s hoiiml mric c ill,! lat tcr imo undergoing courses at l'orts-a Hoiu I- lcd ( ent ra I Sports ( oianat- . i umcctings.

. take p.m t. 1 he I roplm sa von t fixed by cornian(l linmits hut tInt its Ttfhthtee ti i h4.cn tolluLd stut.Ii . to luLL! i Lilt i LhhtIru It \ I hi. I it tLIl)LJ h dr msum Ii uii in n is ml RI I RUt ti t Crc t.h Ohornm.pHi to tt _ cud ol . tcli ( rum . ssith _ LsLIIt IlL wason 0I II t. tIIIt.L thu hi,.n s lroii I ord in ttic m. ist SSLII I ist i. ir hi.i.n is uIt h o1;cct ol p I.m n ii in g t et I si t es on a rice for t h Port I a i1l Sa ii ii g I roph v y I i . a hic I lie tauus s%Oluld Irive been i IIh tu I%_iL IhIL 10 ill 101 thL totlos% RI' I'

I I I I1 I rp. tltdls i t ionu. I ) s thu. uhsLn ,\ Itull ttur list tom th prL I u1huhi1 I LL it C14JI to thL l'urplu.IflL ( rmui'.c I t A( Still' ( Rot I' 01 ItliLT Ita. FIor1L I t I i uiuuum j_ s. (),1I ('Ii. S ittiid i Ii .

'sliikt it m I iht to coscr IlK5' liok i iuu )t '.pOi t um.tm% lth. dtii tnt I lO\l I I I I _i k t Squid ii ill ti ' \I id t ii.

uiticulon tl it_ r uiiti i i I i i a t t tilL 115. LSLIIt. .Ofll t 0 itol

'.hO()tiflt, it 2t irds cross couui",I St. ir tim s '. mlnlikL 1% to ta. ur os in udcidLl I)5iIih:1 ml .. Lflh.

rob on m. turniti t uturu.

uuit Il th Hrunhitnu. s Lr 2 ' inilL hor i. ridin,. -.

.rournR nirLqmlcnt impto Imoit mt.c (OtulL.;. md thc u. ina.n l3 o I)LuI u. thu. ti nlu.r squ uh c mnic ti

mn(l .s r ii I room Su.x I h\ltmopolit in l'oIic Ii usi. hcca mR)I uuidudmnm juinpin. ssln1n1int, tru.,PTtmulI I . I 1K 1 I II . ml

tulhucnt lusn slicn tilL I kct is to tl lumir thc I u I t St t t t ti.I till HIn%Lsr in Au,ut(tLu(d slui

uit ) t u dub , \ustu.ncs tS IL U s ird pcI h 01 i l(Iin. prdud

Ltt1cr m u hoIc FIosmsi it is hopm.d corin ol th m n th Ii I tt)t\L ssnhilmi1

ik ot u_us C' %% pikcLnr mnciubr p uuntLd out thc court

i1(l first .1 uss opponnt u. tIlc\IuImL in in C tub I mu In. ntirt.d in

\In .many Fl IS iI UKfl L()lIi. 10 Iii thi. 1)rt

to i.0\ I thi. in tin ctun;)tlti()ns md 111(1 oflt. ritLil b 4 rm!n

' . it r. iIiii lou ita. ra.s ison t tu. Ii thi. South 01 it i' tLi.OIiIfl. 111(0. ISIOLISihos. ill to r ru(, thc P tOts of

The champion, l&it htit on mu kim Iii t I it it.tlOfl took p1 ic on \Iond is i mnui Southu.mn md \ ituon ml pptuI ur so II \ou ir Ifltcit tLd ikOi \i diiru in iii I kt shcn ssc nLI

thL su. 15(111 1 h ur sum. i dii' 'pt11hLr I in tilL torni of in uuponlup hcic tIlL I. I(liflL Prts otlicm.r br kt uk I hi.I ir th. C uuuhmni.d tituii.s

,\mituiun (Liii. ir cis t ç y s t in i ii \r i ii. in touxo u,n.nm Suit. I cut CIUIS mom othi.r , mrh ol thu. count, s utur it ssiuuiiii.u mud i unoLu iii. thi.riuusut)mirmnt_ pri.nt

Ipart t roTn I nter-I aii u1itches and the il itlii.td 1i. tiiitiI ki. titiunPu in Liii. It. id sslmi.n in. lmnluic! so th it ins n is it n in in hi.St hi.t t ilk othi.r kiII .uiiui. syith

Ii.i.%,iIi0il cliips fru.ndIv Iixturcs %s hen heir toes

FIiro ilio i t th ss i ii tr inon ths i I iinc ri ii mm t .

ii.C! . O%% Ti S t0 thI. IlOIlI %scCkI he IocaI cIoh Iia thm chance to runagain .t the hcst in the Ia nd.

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sisitun,. I ri.in oit'. in ithli.tii. ini.t.tult, luLl nouu.s boxuiit, i.oinps.tition scd I run in lot r I' irt Ii. i Lii. i.IiI duthi. iltui. in r ii ink. m tu. in

ri.s. Ii t s uhilu isn Ii to ih. Dorsi.trti. tirt Imoiui. cour . s is h t i.d im

ort \ i(Ilc tlii.n mum nmprosi.d coins CR01 P

ii I. to hi. st mtd it lns.iLordon md md u knock &uut ()I.4. r oin ttlIi n' I. i. n ru_p i it vs mi. r ium, R ii ( our s. (noss (Supph and SecrctirI4l)(Iihralt.ir rcspcti%ctv. I t had also been .

rcscntcd in thc mid-weck I ntcr-Scrviccs hidden tittcr hoiie'.) then front I cc- 'liH THF advent of autumn (ac-hopcd to arrange a cro's-countrv race . I.eagtie. s Iicrc hopc tu' improve on n-Solcnt aero(Irmulflc where several cording to the calcuidar svc havc hadand a csei-j-idc rugh competition , " u . .

. lzit \caiiui. when we liiiislicd in thc roads had tO he cros'.ed. until linalIv summert. Howe ( ;rmumup soccer andhii t this docs not ni's a r to he "

..: seventIi ;oition. Nosv Itmi I 00r ground the het tuosibile ficjli tics v.c ri høckc teamus hasc startcd sclI . Fhc

pm .mcticabk I}1C I V() sh I coin pan% footh:ill is in c!uuaIss'n t.i r I10cr- P.i ru Ii \ture,. (ttIj,1cd in the grounds of H . sI .5. soccer tchcat Maple Athletic in- - tCaI.. ciicticd (P.O. l.cin.arc and tLIIImiflg. sc it to cc better ic- l)rvad. 1-Icre it i poihtc to run the l'ortsmnuiuth l.eague l2--3. hut. . . settling doss Fi well. a tlitigIi SO Lir ont uIk. '.c\t s%cek we Iay the tIrt comircs of any distance Iroin jLit over sLltIciC(l a 6 2 defeat at the h:inds

Il.I.S. lER( ( RY t)flL Wii i. recordcd. 1 lucre k aver round of tIi is Cup ag.uinst Cot- a mile upwards. o%. jog hi the ccclkumt i'r feet) of Anson B." 1 he tiockcSuccr act % .LIpp0rt ers chih s ith a iucu her- I i uigwood. : Ia out of the paths aott irack s and the tCiJfl gamcd a victor liver \' ictoria

AFl1R I)IS..A I'P()INI I N( I 53 shuii tiI" 05cr I (X). L nited Scrviccs ( Portland) demand cItngiiig accoininodation i better than Itarracks I 0 and over R.N.H. HaslareI soil . t ii iiics i rc I iiok ing up ( apa rt . of At the tiuc of soing to press thc Ihc scrvIcCs on Sa turda s ol a nurbcr any other cIuh ca ii oIler. 2 I . IllIS tc.t In i c sa id to he assun jug

i.uiLii Si. I I !11 tlii. S.i. ithcr shich Ii is ° iifl is tOp of thi. tntm.r l)is i 01 OtIL Iioi.ki.s p1 is i Ospri. s lu t hi. prcsi.nt si.m.rm.t irs is ( P0 i I948 4o) ( . i_s look Old st il irisatrc.ids c:iuscd .i uiumhcr iii Inter-Part s!Oflal lO()thiII l.caguc aiI looks like . ture.. :mi c PI;iscd niid-svcek. I he short- i-I . I. R. Barnes. of H.M.S.. Eccellent 01 that iCain the word o1d being

I ifli. 10 h_ Iponi.d inil Iurn..U thi. st tS I ut. Ihi. ri. it-i. ol LI 0110 (I ri. L. I iidi... thL i I r i ui in. }'hmnlL I)oi.k ird S204) who is huu tiscd I 1 mis I (lOSi. 51. IlSi. i rm. C () H..runds into qu mmuu:s) \Vu. ii isu. Ii id h. 1st \V rutbs us shossunt. Lr 1 i tuill ti\iLiiL Ii I hut iu itchi.s in. i.lt in m.'c N is ii. un ri.pi.si.nt itisi. I m'. i.:s ( S 0 I \Iorsc intl I d.in u.ncout i_iui, si irt to tIm. su. isOn mud prouhisi. md sson ill. lirst nu ui_h ol iii hi. iFIL or tIiLu.d ssuth I hu.s.Lis Oi.u. in osi.r thi. i.otlntr) mud hi. wilt hi. tr Lllmnt.ton ii) S 0. nothint.. of thi.in L nutu.mJ Si.:s iu.u.s l)is simm I ibm. si_or. Si, ison ii, ilflst R N 13 19 9 Sm.m.ond Ii iinint. Squ idion md Su.m.ond pit. isu.d to hi. ir I rorn inshods inti.r s'. histlm. blow mn. of ( mpt tS) Philipsso Ia. i5 tour matches ptased and four The ships hockey teain st;uned oIl Suhmimi'mne Squ;idrm'n and we have ese&l. Unlike rn:inv other sports, the V hilst on the subject ol sports inin itm.h. won ss Ink in Unitu.d Su..i '. i_u.s wu.II s mitt i 0 5 iLitirS i. mmmi i I) u.d i u.flii.rcd I or tilt. N 1St ( up unsiitutu.d nurnhu..r who u. mu t iku. p tnt it mn mn. thu. (iroup the. socm.u.r it. tin hopu. toI )i vi5ion ifi it 5 iii p1 J two I US. and i&1 t lie tntt- I) i : I .C this sear. i tine is unlimited.zmnd no one has to entertain their opposite timi tubers Iroutss on mud iiii eto i there is a close struggle for Ii rst ptaeu.- Rmiggem prospeet s are brighter thi run I lie cornpIck' race distance, nor is (ju/. Ia icr in the season not only to

As at ss as 5. di Ilicul ties are being between tlie ollice rs and the Pet t Sear atid a regular team should he Ii is pace decided b an one other than a tn;mtch but to a dinner-da nec on thu.'\pe riemiced with the constant changes oflice rs. . l5a IaH without too inuch retianec hi inset I. tor away Ii xt mires and teain eve ol ha tile.

of personnel in an establishment suet: Inter-Establishment sporting acti - being placi.i upon support from chainpionships I nUts dii have to hem this iiid with lull ti mlnmn i_I mss tli.s ru. ilt m.t undm.r ss is nu.t month lull mmd ss.u.k onl thturm. ippliu.d but on thu. hornu. comirsu. u.su.rsschedules, these allow very little and cross-countrs running aiid hiiim list has beet: arranged in order to lice one who turns up gets his chance to Insurance Facilities for Sernce Men

o; tom u. ii Ii ki k oIls Howcsm.i will si lit ii Drs id is in ins p1 msu.:s i p0 smIth. br Lnitu.d run md sm.oru. br his it. mm b d d t to d c

liopu. to how coiisidu..i mbli. imp: OSi. I)rs id Ii is sis m.ntriu.s for thu. I'ort Strs icu. I'oril uttW I hi. list mncludcs Sinu. H \t S ( oIlin.wood bm. In to C

tue in liver Iast year. particutaity in mUon t Ii Coinmand Novices ch.im ga lies Witii local sItups miI(I squadions tratii a pprentices it has been ,OsSIHe en, cImnm sern iceI)ivision I. sit ips. ,ind uteu r-hs Arms and R..\.1. tin is, to organise races for those under I I) cnee mt,thction

Mercury also belongs to the Water- and recently yomiths teams have beentsrind with the assistance 01 H.M.i.

RANSON, incorporated insurance Broker

loos iIl and District league. 'Ihis con- Te!rphoeefT&egrarn:: Portsmouth 7IOSOlinues ii) he a goou.t testing ground for II.1S. OSPREY WEICIII-I.IVflNG IN TIlE St. Vincent.sonic ol our untried players, and results -. it .............t_ ROYAL NAVY

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in this league have '.o fir proved quiteI r11. I 1.' .u. ni ni i;rs nn iii ttsmmk m'e

'ncomiri 'inc remembered for its wet. windy and'sEI(mH I III I IN(i to the mlii-i. - - .generally wintry characteristics. rhcsc,

initiated, this word conjures up theHocke in general. had an adverse effect on picture of massive individuals

inWith pIent of keen players in Mu.-r- sports. hut in some, particularly sail- . Ieopard'skin tights pondcnoustv hcav-

cury, we are look ins forward to a gocid ing. they provided ma ii u.xeiiing and ing enormOtis weights overhead. lo-season- arid especially to the Inter- antusing incidents.day it:us pictuic COLt Id not he furtherEstablishment Knock-Out. A 3- 0 win In cricket a large number of the Iroin the t ruth.in our Ii rst iu:a teli was a good boost to inatd:es were p1 as ed agailist surround-In the last few ears weight liftingmor,iIt.- for the start of the scason. ing villages and local sitips ani] squad- has become a StramI med sport a

rolls. The over-all results--won seven, the misc oi weights has become a rccog'Rugby lost eight and drew one--is a slight utised form ol training in the whole

We have managed to get together a improvement on the pru.-viomis season. sporiing sphere. The A.A.A. has issued:eain, and at I bough lacking in the limier Osprey had the distimictiom: of dismis- schedules of training for all forms oftech it iques. I.mck nothing in ahility to sing R.A. F. Kingstead Ion 14 rims athletics, amid many of the world'scontinue striving. We lost the lirsi (Steward Erskinc 7 Ion 8). but laten in foremost sp&mrtsnieit now make use ofmatch of thc season 20- -6. hut with the season were themselves i.lismissu.'d weighis.more eperiec:ce and tactics it is hoped hs the Yeomen of Ahbotsl'ury for I .Ii: the Ros ml Navy weight lifting andto rcdmici_ i_i'm: mdci ibl', (his mmr,in in on wh mt.' c in h st hi. dm,sm.ribm.d is a wc_.ht tr i:nul. to diitu.rm.nti ute hi,

ATOMIC ENERGY RESEARCH ESIABUSHMENT-HARWELl

There arc a considerable nttnibi.'r of ", it I tar'.'.eII for c-RosaI Navypersouncl, Or those to he released during I )S4-S. cspc-iatI iii die folio'.'.ing cljsscs

EN(;INE ROOM ARTIFICERSEt.I:(mlcAI. AR1IFI(ERS (INSTRUMENT AND RADIO)ORDNAN(:I; ARrIIl(I:RRADIO ELECtRICIANS

Other Tradesmen arc required and siiou!J appl>.There arc also sacanciu.-s for both men and sionien for Resident Catering andItostel posts. t'roccss Work, Security Watchku.-cping, Laboratory Attendants, etc.Furil:cr dci:uils arc set out in the booklet "Carccrs in Atomic Energy" which canbe obtaincd front (lie address below, or front die Rc-Sctltcn:cnt Otlicer, RoyalNaval lIarracks, I'ortsmouth.

Si NiOi( [ su:ou'k M'.s,s(Fiu, A.E.R.E.. Itzirwell. Dimicot, Rerks.

i'uhii,hcd h Navy New' (tinhlisitieC, Rosai Naval Iiarr;ick, i'or(,niouih, anti Printed by Gate and Poidemi, (id., at iheir Wcliinu.mon iee's.At.'.IC i isi Ui SI St o, sit Cs ( tlt .1. l'obtktt. i ki . idc,.l '5m ii Strc'ct. t.ond,'ri. W.u . ret. (,crr,t,? 4i