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LAUNCH OF THE JANUS HMS. Janus, fifth of the eight 1,090-ton destroyers of the Javelin class, authorized in the program-
New Orders in Council have been the 9th Infantry B.igade at Porta- me of 1936, was launched on Nov. made regarding allowances to off-mouth in place of Major-General 10 by Messrs Swan, Runter anders of the air Arm of H.M. Fleet - Montgomery, DAO,, who was THE Undersigned have received Wigham Richardson at Wallsend-The institution of a special cate-been promoted and transferred to on-Tyne. Her machinery is being gory of officers to be employed on Palestine,
Lieutenant-Colonel B. Stephen the Wallserid
the air. duties in manufactured by Stpway and Engineering Company. authorized by O.der in Council of 50, has succeeded Brigadier Rood h the North Staffordshire Regi- Limited.
February 24, 1938.
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Air officers of the Royal Navy
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE- CUMBERLAND
employed on, or undergoing in-
CORPS Commander B., Moore, who has struction in the piloting of air-
Colonel R. O. Sheppard, D.8.0., been an instructor at the RN. Staff craft,, and holding appointments College for two years, succeeded involving a continuous and de-etired at the age of 57 years after Commander H, G, Hopper as co-finite Hability to make ascents in 38 years service,
The consequent promotion is mander of the cruiser Cumberland, adicraft, are to be paid the follow- which has returned to Chathaming allowances while serving in that of Colonel Cyra Curisdale, from the China Station to refit and such appointments:-Midshipmen O.B.E, who mobilized, with the TF. (A), és, a day; acting sub-leuten- the ranks. He has had staff recommission.
unts (A), sub-lieutenants (A), lieu-employment at C.HQ. Major W. L nants (A), and lieutenant-com- Dennis, formerly R.A, is promoted FOTHERGILL
leutenant-colonel in the RAQC. Lieutenant-Colonel C. G. Fother-manders (A); 68. a day,
Air officers of the Royal Navy. He has been serving at Gibraltar. gill, of the supernumerary (wire-
list of the Royal Marines, with the exception of midshipmen
less
LIETTENANT-COLONEL C. G.
has retired on attaining the age (A), employed on observing duties £2500 Vase
limit of 52.
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A QUANTITY OF READY MADE DRESSES
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
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FRIDAY, the 25th NOVEMBER,
1938
Commencing it 2.30 p.m.
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A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
}} Comprising:- Iron and Teakwood Bedsteads, Divans, Chesterfield Suites, Ward- robes, Dressing Tables. Washstands. Chests of Drawers, Dinner Wag- gons, Sideboards, Dining Tables, Chairs,. Armchairs, Deska, Type- writer Tables, Filing Cabinets, Glass Cabinets, Bookcases, Black- wood Chest.. Joss Table, Teapoys. Opium Stools. Curio Stands and Cabinets, Armchairs, Wardrobe Trunks, Carpets, Rugs, Pewter. Brass and E. P. Ware. Porcelain and Glass Ware, Ornamenta, Elec- tric Lamps and Shades: Dinner and Tea Crockery, Cooking Utensils and". Stove, etc., etc.
"also
A QUANTITY OF BOOKS
(To be Sold In Small Lots)
and
The following appointments were Navy enrployed on such duties, made by the Admiralty:-
Midshipmen (A) while undergo-
courses of Instr. Cdr.-W. G. West, to Drake ing
instruction for 1or RN.E College, Keyham (Decubserver duties will be eligible for. Believed to have cost the late an allowance of 3s. for each day Mr. John A. Holms, cf Formakin, Payr. Cdrs-E. 5. Duggan, Q.B.E, on which they make an ascent inaishopter. the sum of £3500, the Fresident for duty inside aircraft. "After qualitying as obser- famous Famille Noire por- Admiralty (Dec. 2); R. E Worth-ver, midshipmen
be celain vase passed ington.
Pembroke ellable for an allowance `of 48. buyer
(who Dec. 6) E. E. Brightman, to day, to be paid continuously while identity behind the initials Royal Oak (Nov. 22);
they hold appointments for obser-B") at the moderate figure of
Freemasons have been interested Lt.-CCTS-A L. Owen, granted ver duties
£280 on October 19, when the rank of Act. Cdr. Oct. 3); G, P. Officers of the Royal Navy, both sale of the treasures at. Formakina report that has gained cur- 1. Morris, to Ramilles (Nov. 21); of the air and engineer categories -
The bidding be-rency that the Duke of Kent would be installed as Grand Master of G. P. Packard, to Effingham (Nov. who qualify in aeronautical en gan at £20) 22); J. W. Forrest, to Cumberlanagineering are to be eligible for There were many other "bar- English Freemasonry in succession 5 Gramophones
Nov. 231; J. Holmes.. to Renown certain special rates of pay and gains" A Chinese porcelain sup-to the Duke of Connaught before 2 Electric Refrigerators (undated)
allowances, air officers while
set costing £130 sold at his Royal Highness leaves for 1 Teakwood Diningroom Suite
1 Teakwood Bedroom Suite tts-C. P. M. Hart, to Douglas dergoing courses in aeronautical £7, a crystal vase and cover Australia next year (Nov 14); C. E A. Owens, to Ber-engineering will receive an allow originally purchased at £57. sold wick (Nov. 17); F. N. Eliot, to ance" of 6s. a day.
as £12, and # rare figure of suggestion is altogether premature, 1 "Corona" Typewriter (portable) Curatra (Nov, 15:0. C. Suther, to On qualifying they will be eligi- Samatabhadra costing £70 sold and moreover, that it must be re-1 Zenith" Radio Set
garded as pure speculation. President for duty inside Admiralty ble for full pay. half-pay, and un-
the scale. laid!
The selection of a Grand Master. (Nov. 22); M. F. L. Beebee, to Iron employed pay on
when it takes place, is naturally to Duke (Dec 21; M. M. Singer. lent down for engineer officers of the Royal Navy of corresponding rank to R.AN. Dec. 3).
be made from a limited circle of Masons, which includes the Duke Temp. Instr. Lt.- C., Elphick, and seniority. All officers of the
President (Nov. 14).
relative rank of lieutenant. Heuten-
of Kent as one qualified for the Payr. Lt.-L. Gilman, to Iron ant-commander, or commander who The sale concluded with the important effice, but the hope is art entertained that there will be no are qualifted in aeronautical, eng- dispersal of the Formakin Duke (Nov. 10)."
Wt. Engis.-T. H. Butlin, A. G. ineering are to receive an al- collection, tapestries, and other occasion to consider a successor to Haysom, C. M. Walker, to Resource Inwance of 3s. 6d. day while löts, including the Newgate
holding appointments for such son gates (Nov. 11.
dils,
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for only £5.
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A complete
of 134 Curtis's volumes of
Botani- cal Magazine dating from 1787 to 1906 Was purchased for £142 20s.
Advices, are, however, that this 1 "Underwood" Typewriter
Pri the Duke of Connaught for some years yet, (Western Morning News).
1 Enamelled Bath
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