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WORLD NAVIES RACE
FOR SUPREMACY ·
BATTLESHIPS ARE FAVOURED
FLOOD OF ORDERS
G.B.S. DENOUNCES
THE IMPRESSIVE IN BUILDING
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The enormous acceleration in naval rearmament throughout the world, which repeals all seven of the principal Powers com- mitted to a policy of building capital ships, is presented vividly in Jane's Fighting Ships 1937," says the Bulletin,
Roman Temples "Not Worth Twopence"
MEMORIES OF THIRTY YEARS IN ADELPHI. " Daring 1937, It is pointed out, there has been no abatement
The views of Mr. Bernard Shaw in the flood of order for now warships. Scarcely a naval Pow
and on architecture, ancient wer of any importance but has felt impelled to join in the cans- men impulse to bring its fleet up to date.
modern, are given in a foreword two air-which he contributes to the catalo- And here is
of 26,000, twos. 'n.fcant, two
carriers, Ave cruisers of gue of the Mars (Modern Architec- comment, "But for the shortage craft of Skilled Lour hi is shown in uninformed quarters for tural Research) Group Exhibition, naval construction would be at the substitution of cheaper wea-which opened at the New Burling- greater."
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pons, such as torpedo boats, sub-ton Galleries W., recently, The TUESDAY, FEB. 22, 1938. The British programme of con-marines, or aircraft, for the big extravagantly impressive archi- struction for 1837 was the most ships whose future existence has tecture" of the ancient Roman
been so often threatened."
temples and their, more recent included three 35.000-ton battle- Designs for new battleships show imitations is "not worth twopence", ships, two aircraft carriers seven remarkably tew differences, though in Mr. Shaw's view.
"Architecture of this kind may cruisers, 18 destroyers, six sub-gun calibres vary.
called impressive architec- marines, and many other vessels. "Though neither Japan nor Italy be
With the two battleships already has subscribed to the London ture." he writes. "It persists from begun under the 1936 programme, Naval Treaty of 1938, there is no Baalbek to the country seats of our the terraces, it should Increase British strength sign that either intends to build landed gentry, to 1in capital ships to 20 early in 1941: 10,000 tons and two of 7000 tons, gardens and squares of Bayswater GITISH FERTS VIEW and a large number of destroyers, and Bloomsbury, South Kensing- number of destroyers, ton and Regent's Park and to "the "It is impossible to anticipate a large
and newest fanes of Christian Science
"Camp Beds, Tables, Chairs, Wash official intentions," says the fore- torpedo boats, submarines,
lived for 30 years in Adelphi Stands, Basins, Wooden Tuba, Grat- Additional personnel has had to terrace, which was built to repro-ings, Tombler, Cups, Electric Irons,
word to the book, “but rumour bas | mine-sweepers. it that five more battleships will!
Such
A QUANTITY OF MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLES
Comprising:-
numbers duce in London the splendours of Mirrore, Kitchen Utensils, Pillow be provided for in the 1938 and be recruited in 1039 estimates. This may be an that at the present time every the Palace of Diocletian in Split Cases, Pillowa, Enamelled Ware,
H.M.S. Hood at full speed ... "capital ships are in favour with all Powers."
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and for nearly 30 in Fitzroy-square. etc, ets. where you may still see what the impressive architects called facades.
NO BATHROOM
"As to the Terrace, it has just been rased to the ground and even deeper. I speak with the authority of personal experience when I say that in neither of these realderces. was there a bathroom, and in both the sanitary arrangements had had no place in the original plans In impressive architecture it is the outside that matters most, and the. servants do not matter at all.
The Mars Group represents a violent reaction against. impressive architecture," he writes, "It con- siders the health and convenience not only of the inmatse but of their neighbours and of the whole town, though, of course, it is often baffled on this point just as Christopher Wren was.
"Martian architecture is part of
a new artistic movement. Its un- prejudiced search for new beauties of form is in its favour, for the
seekers after what Dickens's black-
O VIEW FROM MONDAY THE 21ST FEBRUARY, 1938.
CRMS -Cas on Deliviny
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exaggeration, for the rate at which German warship in home waters 1s naval construction proceeds is de-a training ship.
With the exception of Russia pendent en national resouces in the shape of skilled labour and the Italian Navy will soon have more submarines than any other building slips.
Jane publishes an Interesting feet.
In the number of her motor tor- alan of the North Carolina, the new 35,000-ion battleship which pedo boats and submarines Russia is being built by the United States apears to be making a bid for first Two more ships of a similar kind place, It is observed. are to be laid down, They will
Of a new class of eight heavy smith happily called the architec- carry the enormous main arma-destroyers of French design all tooraicoral always find themselves ment of nine 18in. guns.
save one, built in Italy, appeared back again at Lancaster Gate or WEDNESDAY, Britain's five new battleships of to have been constructed in Soviet that Tate Gallery, and we have had enough of that. At least, I equal tonnage carry a main arma-shipyards. meat of 14in, guns. It is the con-
New c.ulsers, icebreakers, and have."
The patrons of the exhibition sidered view of British experts, in
the battleship
Indications gunnery and design that advant
Wakefield. Lord Horder. and Sir ages in speed, gunnery control, and that, with the aid of foreign ex-Include the Earl of Derby. Viscount
Michael Sadler. rate vi fire will more than out-perts, Russia weigh this slight inferiority in regain her old position among the
Naval Powers.
calibre of guns.
are
is endeavouring
to
The point at view of America is Steady progress is being made in the that so long as Japan builds ships in the United States with
eruikers, destroyers, and with 16-inch guns, America must many
submarines in hand. In the do the same.
cruisers of the Brooklyn class a
FRANCE CHOOSES 15-INCH
GUNS Japanese contemplates buliding four such ships, but, according to Jane, up to the end of the year there was no news of any keels having been laid.
COURT PLANS FOR 1938
new method of aircraft stowage 4,000 Presentations?
has been introduced.
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Among the activities of other To save debutantes and brides
that from disappointment. Interesting TERMB-CASH ON DELIVERT, countries it is mentioned Portugal is arranging for a British innovations may be adopted at. naval adviser to assist in framing this year's Courts to enable a re- Of cord number of presentations to ∙as-ja new programme in 1938, Japanese designers show
In Slam it is stated that no other be made. tonishing unconventionality
Four thousand women and young The country, not even Germany, has sume points of constructiori.
fleet in the same girls wish to be presented this year pagoda-like effect of the bridge- (increased its work in their battleships and proportion in so short a time. to" the King and Qmueen. The Lord Chamberlain is now dealing cruisers is vividly shown by Jane's
with their applications.
photographs.
Work is "progressing with
two
new French battleships, the Riche- ilen and Jean Bart. In these ships France has compromised with the gunnery question by a main arma- ment of eight 15-.nch guns.
Germany is building two ships with 15in. guns, and a third is to be laid down immediately.
LINER RECONDITIONED
Sun Deck Transformed Into Sports Centre
During her recent lay up
趄
. This is over 1,000 more than can be presented conveniently in one season. Normally just under 3,000 presentations are made when there are four Courts.
THIS YEAR'S PLANS It is possible, however, that the 4,000 will all be commanded to Court, if suitable plans for coping
Although the two "Italian 35.000 Brooklyn the sum deck of the with the numbers can be carried
Norddeutscher Lloyd liner Colum-
us has been transformed into a recreation "centre
out.
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tonners were launched this year,
The King and Queen realised it is doubtful if they will be ready
the disappointment last year of before 1940. Russia has announ-
This work, which was carried out hundreds of women and young ced her intention of beginning at
by the Atlantic Basin Iron Works girls whose ambition to curtsey at least one battleship in 1938.
"Thus," Jane comments. all of Brooklyn, at Pler 66: North the Coronation Courts could not seven of the principal Powers are River, comprises the Installation be fulfilled owing to the priority now committed to the policy of of a modern tiled out-door swim-given to Empire presentations.
On, returning from Sandringham building capital ships-a sufficientiming pool, equipped with all up commentary on the enthusiasm to-date appliances. Lavatories, the King will decide whether the ships departing in any wide degree shower and dressing rooms are 4,000 are to be commanded to from the qualitative limitations provided on both the port and Court, the number of the Courts thereby imposed. Another cause starboard sides of the sun deck and of presentations to be made
on cach occasion. for congratulations is that Ger- within easy reach of the pool.
Aft of the swimming pool, a A thousand, instead of 700, may many and Russia have each en- tered into separate treaties with dance terráce 20 ft. by 40 ft. has, be commanded to each Court. Berge, Duck and other Benants, the British Empire for the obser- been fitted, a novel feature of Plans for increasing accommoda-Electro Plate, Cutlery and Table
Linen, etc., etc. vance of simlar limitations.” which is an illuminated glass floor tion are being drawn,up.
attained by setting hardened glass
GARDEN COURTS?
GERMANY'S "TRAINING
SHIP" FLEET
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OLD
AND SURPLUS VICTUALLING STORES
Comprising: Clothing, including Blankets and
-as detailed in
deck panes in a specially designed One way out that suggests itself
Lota may be inspected on Tuesday British ships added by the 1937 and, constructed teakwood deck that of garden Courts is not the 1st March, 1988. programme number 85. There are Under this deck a series of lights favoured. While a far larger num- ber can be accommodated on the now five aircraft carriers under have been installed. construction, and 17 cruisers build- Suitable companion ways lead up lawns than in the Palace, the ex- Terins of Sale: ing or authorised of four different to the dance floor, which is en-periment was made in 1936 and
Catalogues storm which types.
closed by an ornamental iron rail, was spoilt by a Dealing with the expansion of topped with a wood bannister-A-ruined many women's. gowns.
There are not likely to be any the German Navy it is stated that modern bar has also been installed ships under construction or to be on this deck, from which refresh spring, Courts this year. These laid down shortly include threements are served to a cluster of Palace evening parties will proba
Bly take place after Easter. battlesmpe of $4,000 tons and tables surrounding the terrace.
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