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No.4. THREEPENCE.APRIL, 1918.

EDITORIAL.We must apologise to our readers for the delay

in issuing the April number. Several things havecontributed to this and we do not know to whichwe lay the largest share of the blame. We, knowthat if we say it was "work" we should be jeered.at by one and all on the Station, but we assureyou that this item was one of the worst we hadto contend with. Secondly we had the greatestdifficulty in getting it printed, and we wish tothank our Printers for the way in which theyhave done all they could to let us continue.

What changes have taken place since our lastnumber. The Royal Air Force 'is now in being,and Old Bill insisted on having his upper lipshaved, although we assured him that as hewould be mostly army he was entitled to keephis hair on. Instead of that, he "lost" it andmade us go to the expense of having his facereproduced again. We think our Art Editor hasmade a very pleasing cover design. .

We regret that our genial Sports Editor,A. G. Grant, has been invalided our of the Service,and whilst wishing him the best of luck at his oldbusiness, we cannot but express our sorrow atlosing one of the best of friends. Good luck G.,old boy, and remember that we shall be verypleased to hear from you at any time.

Our Art Editor, R. Tomlins, has also left usfor a neighbouring Station, but we expect many

humorous sketches from him now that he isleading the simple life in the forest.

Do you wo~der that, with all these difficulties,we nearly threw up the sponge. If it was notfor the many enquiries after our health and thecontinual urgings by our late e.O, not to let theMagazine drop, we really believe we should have"ripped." As it is we now intend to put ourbacks into it again and overcome all difficulties,We 1I1AY have to cut down the size, but we hopethat the contents will more than make up for this.

Our Sub-Editor is of rather a retiring dis-position, but we feel that it is only fair to givehim full credit for his poem "Farewell R.N.A.S."This we consider is far and away the best piece

he has ever written. •Entertainments have been numerous just lately

and we now have an abundance of good things toamuse us when kept aboard (sorry). ConcertParty, Whist Drives, Dances, Cinema, all followingeach other in turn, not to mention the Orchestra,which is always with us. •

We are very pleased to say that our SportsArticle will now' be looked after by SergeantTagney. One of the best sportsmen himself hewill, we are sure, ably and sometimes truthfullygive accounts of happenings ~nder this heading.

We have to thank Mt[. Dudley Tennant for sokindly sending us the sketch on page 117.

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OBITUARY.

LIEUT. G. R. ]. PARKINSON.

It was with the deepest regret and sorrow weheard that Lieut. Parkinson was missing, believeddrowned. It is a sad ending to a life whichpromised such great things.

As one of our' wireless boys, he was liked byeveryone on the Station, not only for his ownpersonality, but for his keenness for his work andhis efforts to do all that he could for his country.

His daring tricks on the skids will be remem-bered by many, as also several stunts withLieut. McConnel.

He received his Commission in December,1917, and returned to his old Station as a pilot,but did not stay long with us, being sent to aStation in Cornwall. .

He has, alas, paid the great forfeit, whilstdoing his duty, and we extend our deepestsympathy to his mother and sisters.

We have heard since our last issue the news ofSmith and Dodson's death in circumstancesmost unfortunate and tragic. Within sight oftheir goal, they were called upon to make' thesupreme sacrifice.

The price of War is not wholly counted inmoney and lives, and the pain and grief of thoseWJ.l0 wait at home is not always remembered.We remember it now, and offer our deepestsympathy to the relatives of these two shipmatesof ours.

SQUADRON=COMMANDER FRASER.

Whilst welcoming our new C.0., we cannot helpbut feeling with very keen regret the departureof Squadron Commander Fraser.9lThe regret isboth genuine and universal, andlis born of theappreciation of his sympathy and good leadership.

During the time that Squadron CommanderFraser has been with us, we have experiencedtimes that were adverse as well as prosperous, but

our confidence in him was unshaken, because weknew him.

Whilst bidding him good-bye, we offer him allour wishes for continued success, and the RippingPanel, which was born in his reign, will followhis career with the liveliest interest.

Again we say, because we must, Good-bye,Sir.

WELCOME.The pleasure of being heartily welcomed is

only eclipsed by the pleasure of welcoming, andthat pleasure is ours on the occasion of our newc.o. Flight Commander J. B. Cole Hamilton'sarrival.

We offer him our best wishes and assure him ofour whole-hearted efforts to make his Command atthis Station one of every success.

HONOURS.We are more than happy to offer our heartiest

congtatulations to Flt. Lt. Watson on the recentaward of the Albert Medal.

We wish to express our pleasure, because weknow how worthy Lt. Watson is of this dis-tinction.

We hear he is still.in hospital, but we renew ourhopes of his speedy recovery and return to ourStation.

A.M.'s Robinson and Steere are equally to becongratulated on the award of the Albert Medalin gold.

Those of us who know the circumstances underwhich they displayed such bravery are more thansatisfied at this honour and mark of appreciation.

At the moment of going to Press we are verypleased to be able to announce the award of theD.S.C. to Capt. D. Knowles, and the D.S.M. toW. S. Hemery.

We also hear that Chief Mec. Stimpson hasbeen mentioned in the Gazette.

The Ripping Panel is proud tocongratulate heroes of the Station,them every success.

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FAREWELL, R.N.A.S.

Ragtime names we have oft been called,but it didn't hurt a loT

We were proud of being" Navy" and we didn't care a jot.Oft times we've tried to do the things,

that all " real sailors" dOFor we really felt quite ",nautical" in rig of Navy Blue.

You may guess it " stung" a little,when the news we came to heaR

That it meant adieu for ever to the uniform so dear.Although we were" civilians all "

till challenged by the HuNWe've tried our best to do " our bit" though it wasn't always fun;

Learning our parts from A to Z;and back from Z to A

Talking of /, Starboard" and" Fore and Aft " in the" regular sailor" way, And now it's for ever good-bye

to a sailor's doings and waySAnd' Khaki instead of Navy Blue for the rest of our " Service" days.

It's never again" Ashore" we'll go,though" On board" we shall not be stayinC

And the" Liberty Boat" will be goodness knows what, and what shall we say for belaying?Really, for some considerable time,

we shall all get mixed up s()Do we still have" Stripey's " and also d 1st Lieut.'s "? We'd very much like to know.

Fancy saying" Sergeant"to the man you have known as " P.O."

And a: "<Leading Hand" (so we understand) is a " Corporal" don't you know.Oh! what will become of the" Quarter deck"

with the" Ensign" overheaDAnd what about" IOa " and such-like joys? We suppose there are others instead.

Reveille will still be with us,and our other olel friend C.B.

We shall have to sing of the" rolling clouds," instead of the" rolling sea.'Considerable though the change may seem,

we'll get used to it so they saYAnd we'll do what we can to get over it, in the good" Old Navy" way.

. Everything in time will be " all sublime"and assume a much rosier huE

So here's Jolly Good Luck to " RA.F:' and to " RN.A.S."-aelieu!SUKA.

FAREWELL R.N.A.S.


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As a Magazine it is-"top hole"And its advent none can rue .

.It tells the tale, and does, no doubt,Give every man his due.

Ah! what a splendid photograph,Of Sandy at the Church;

But rather early days to leaveHis young bride in the lurch!

i'm pleased to see he's changed his waysAnd to Sunday Service goes;

For where he used to spend those hours'His conscience only krlows.

On Church parade "R.C.'s fall out,"Sandy was first one.

To meet some kindred "spirit"Either at or in the "Swan."

'B'e 'Q'uick was e'er his motto,And all praise to him for this.

For it is our Premier's warning;"Wait and see" is now amiss,

All the cheery boys from Polegate,Who have journeyed over here,

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Our duties here are varied,Some attain to lengthy flights;

And some>have even tried the dodgeOf staying out 0' nights I

Sometimes, like any wretched worm,We live beneath the earth.

Of excitement, I ass~re you,There is never any dearth.

Hist! some-one now approaches,It is that old "M.C." ;

The man who at his conjuring trick,An adept proved to be.

Well, cheerio, good luck to all,In these times of strife and stress;

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A SOLO BALLOON TRIP.Dear Editor,

I've got my commission, and am now justfinishing my balloon course off. I am a P.F.O.and have only got my night trip to do now.Done my Solo? Oh yes I've done that, orrather the balloon, ballast and my guardianangel did it.

They simply tucked me into a balloon atH----, pushed me up very light and; sungout Good-bye-ee. I got over the river' andsoon lost sight of the ground below. After awhile it struck me I had better see how I wasgetting on so looked at the altimeter and dis-covered 8,000 feet, and steady at that, so Isat in the bottom of the basket and wondereda while as to if ever and where I should comedown. Then I got lonely and looked at themap, but it wasn't very interesting, as I hadnot noticed the direction in which I left, owingto a rather concentrated condition of wind up.I looked over the side. Clouds everywhere,I then sang a little but it did not sound veryencouraging, so I decided to come down a bit.After a lot of thought I pulled the plug, anddescended quite rapidly to 800 feet. This wasbetter, and while drifting along at this heightfour army bi whatnames passed below me andlanded at an aerodrome below, so I came downto 600 feet and watched the machines round theaerodrome, till two of them started to fly roundme. They went under, over,' round and overme, and as I didn't know whether they werelikely to crash or not, and did not appreciatethe possibility of one on top of me, I waited tillthey were nearly directly under me and thenloosed off a bag of sand at one, which appearedto sprinkle one of them who promptly landed,I hope, with engine trouble. Up I went to2000 feet and finding it cold decided to land soon,and got out my trail rope and valved to 200 feet,and trailed over conservatories, telephone wires,houses and churches, till I got clear of the town,and decided to try' and come down in a fieldahead.

PAllT 2.

Everything in the garden was lovely, till mytrail rope got caught in a tree in a church yard,and there I was trussed up by my trail rope witha vicarage, some elm trees, and a church spire.and a pond to land in or on as the case might be.After a good hours silent prayer, I valved alittle gas, and with centre the tree and radiusthe trail rope I described, a circle, but even to anew born P.F.O. it was obvious I should puncturemyself on the church spire, so I had to let gomore ballast.

Try after try, and circumference after circum-ference I described, trying to get down withoutlanding on the pond, trees, or church spire, andused nearly all my ballast. However I event-ually managed it, and landed in the cemetery onthe remains of Josaih Buggins or someonelabelled as defunct in 1893.

I packed up the balloon, but could not get mytrail rope, and feared greatly to return to Worm-wood Whatname without it. I had given it upand was wandering off in search of a drink, Imean a cart, when I spied the local pub and ?-narmy four-horsed waggon outside it. I pinchedthe waggon and drove it into the field next tomy cemetery. Then one of my usual brainwavesoccurred, and I hooked my grapnel on to the rearaxle of the waggon and walloped the horsesblunt ends and stood clear.

Ye gods thos~ horses went baldheaded fpr theopposite end of the field, and must have had anairspeed of forty, when the trail rope came outtaut.

• The trail rope tore out most of the tree, whichcollapsed on the pond; the horses sat down.I got my trail rope and everyone seemed pleased.

The driver and his pal were in the pub stilland I returned the waggon and had a drink attheir expence and so. to London and bed.

If I pass out I go t6 Cranwell, but they do saythat the balloon course is the most dangerous.I have hopes of getting down to see you all asa pilot some day and please remember that Ishall be an officer then and will not be called

OR HECK.

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CHAPTER 3.

W"ITH BOTHA. IN SOUTH A.FRICA.

After clearing the Hun our of our Desert Home'in Trekopje, it became a question of markingtime; and keen as everyone was to chase him,they had to stand fast until the, railway wasrepaired.

The Germans retired by rail, hence the futilityof chasing him on horse, or foot; and as theBrigade had to move in accordance with itsslowest unit of Infantry, the repairing of therailway demanded first attention. This delay,however, did not interfere materially with thegeneral plan of operation, because we, as theNorthern Brigade, had to move in concordancewith the Central and Southern Force, into whathad developed into a great drive. Reference tothe map shows the line of operation fromSwakopmund towards Usakos, the SouthernForce operating from a base at Luderitzbucht,working up via Keetmanshoop, while a WesternForce had a base at Reitfontein, on the borderof Bechuanaland, operating between there, andWindhuk the Capital, in addition to whichimportant operations. were being carried on,South- West of us, through Jackalwater andDorst River, with a view to capturing Karibib .•This town surrendered on May 5th, and wasoccupied .by General Brits and the MountedBrigade. Meanwhile General Botha had pushedon and captured the Capital (Windhuk) on May12th. Windhuk is quite a decently built townwith pleasant surroundings. There was apopulation of 3,000 Whites when it surrendered,and it contained one of the largest WirelessStations in the world, with masts 300 feet high,and aerials a mile long. The Station could talk,to Berlin and was one of a series the Germanswere building to encircle the globe. Fortunatelythe Huns hadn't the pluck to destroy the Station,but satisfied themselves by putting it out ofaction, by removing some essential parts of theapparatus, and pulling down the aerials. By thisdate" however, I have no doubt that it is carryinggood British news to the forces we left to policethe Colony.

Some of the finest work of the whole campaignwas done by the troops marching on Karibib.

The D.A.Q.M.G. told me the story of the movewhen I met him in Karibib. The General sentfor him, told him his plan, and asked him toarrange to feed the troops. Thousands of horsesand men without any railway facilities, notransport, no food, no water, suddenly plunginginto the blue for an unknown period, underunknown conditions. All the D.A.Q.M.G. could

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do was to gasp, and take orders, as he said-the"Old Man" was so full of enthusiasm and confi-dence that his powers of protest collapsed. Hehad no means of helping. It wasn't done "inthe book" The' General, however, had burnthis book if he ever had one! and away he wentwithout any notice, with thousands of mountedmen. Their only food some biltong, with thedesert for a bed and the stars for a cover. Foreight days they were never heard of. Theymarched some hundred miles in three days,through waterless country, living on biltong andwhat little game they shot, while the horses hadto live on such little Desert vegetation as theycame across. The work done by the troops, themajority of whom were the true Boer, wasmarvellous, and when the history of the German .West Campaign is officially issued, this march

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should stand in line with many famous marchesset out in past history.

After eight days, the D.A.Q.M.G. found wherethey were, but it took him another eight days toget supplies up, so it is easy to imagine what astrenuous sixteen days these troops had, especiallywith every water-hole poisoned by the Germans.One of my Squadron Officers was .lucky enoughto have a supply of salt with him, and had half abuck offered him for a handful, with which offerhe promptly closed, to the satisfaction of bothsides, and after that incident I was never worriedby curious people, insisting on knowing why mykit always had tins of salt stowed away in it.

To revert to our own Brigade still at Trekopje.The main work was to protect the Railway andthe labour rebuilding it. Without this, transportwas hopeless, as the Infantry could not push onthrough the Desert without supplies, and had todepend OJ?- the Railway bringing everything upfrom the Coast.

"Fritz," the only Hun airman, paid us dailyvisits and dropped his disagreeable eggs, againstwhich we regularly protested by letting go ourone and only Anti-aircraft gun, christened"Skinny Lizzie," which barked with rage, remind-ing one of a pup yelping at the moon.

Now the temperature went up to Umpteen inthe Shade, and that horror of Damaraland, anEast wind, blew for seven days on end a vile,steady, hot wind, that carries with it everyavailable bit of sand and tucks it away in everyconceivable part of your anatomy and kit. Itrattles your nerves just like a Cape South-Easteror a Transvaal dust storm.

To add to our joys, we were limited to abouttwo pints of water a day, to shave, bath andmake the inevitable tea, and with only bully beefand'Navy biscuit to eat, without even a miserableHun to look at, life was becoming indeed depress-ing, but orders came to move on to Karub, andonce more the Navy ashore became cheerful atthe idea of getting a move on.

From one of the prisoners taken at Trekopje,a document was taken which proved of muchimportance. It Was a plan, showing the exactposition of sixty land .mines, that had been laidover a portion of the railway that had beenapparently left in good condition. For once a

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German "scrap of paper" proved truthful, everymine was located and carefully destroyed, savinghundreds of lives. Considering the devilish carethe enemy took to blow our men up with landmines and poison them with water in the water-holes, it was marvellous the small loss of life thatresulted.

The Brigade was now busy for the next move,and it was interesting to watch the variousregiments moving off. Even in the wilderness,if you set the soldier down for a few days heappears to accumulate all sorts of weird andwonderful things. It made one think of Stevens'wonderful description of Kitchener's troopsmoving out of Fort Atbara on a small scale-infantry, horsemen, wagons, mules, cattle, aregular hulabaloo deserting the camp. Dust,heat, thirst, combined with the row of shriekingnigger drivers, only toned down by the English-man's joy of pushing on and "doing something."However, Karub was reached safely, and oursquadron was soon at work patrolling the lines inrear and protecting working parties in advance:

The Germans were thought to have a strongpost at Spitkopje, lying N.E. of our position.Our other forces were operating N.W., and thewily Hun had to be kept from attacking us inthe rear. He had a habit of stealing out in thenight with his camels, tapping our telegraphwizes and again laying mines for the train follow-ing us with our supplies. So it is easy to imaginewhat a joyful time a car, weighing three tons, hadgambolling in the sand, sinking into what theycalled "dry" rivers, in which I should imaginethe last water flowed during the "Flood." How-ever, .with the handling of a willing and heftycrew and the example of my cheery old .Sub.,weighing 18 stones, commonly known as Tiny,we always got through whatever job we had to do,returning to Camp in the same condition as theriver previously referred to.

The enemy had now retired on Ebony, whichhas been described (not quite correctly in myopinion) as the worst place in the worst place ofAfrica, but its features and advantages will berealised from the Colonial Officer's remark thatif he owned Ebony and Hell, he would let Ebony.

BRM.

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SURGEON WM. GRAEME=ROBERTSONIn August, 1914, was engaged by the Canadian

Transport Service, coming to England in charge ofTransport 22 with the first Canadian Contingent.In October he was appointed to H.M.A.M.C.Laurentic with the 10th Cruiser Squadron.

In December, 1914, he went to the Cameroons,joined H.M.S. Challenger, and was detailed forshore duties with the R.M.L.I.

In April, 1915, was transferred to H.M.S.Astrcea, seeing service with the flotillas workingon Nyong and Campo Rivers and acting as S.M.O.aboard the captured armed yacht MargaretElizabeth.

On completion of hostilities he came home asS.M.O. of H.M.P.V. Lome, carrying prisoners ofwar..

After short service with a Mine SweepingFlotilla he was appointed to this Station onJuly 26th, 1916.


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My Hat!!

That No.4 Hut protests against the use of theWash House as a Training Establishment forbudding musicians, and suggests that thesetormentors carry out their ear-splitting lessons inharmony in the old Cow Shed on the other side of

.the Aerodrome.

The Riggers would like to know why the rigger,who doped his young lady's dancing pumps, callsher his "Baby Blimp" ?

The name of the member of the Football Teamwho deserted the team and returned by the firsttrain?

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• The name of the rating who unconsciouslyworked(?) as usual during a general make andmend?

Does he work in an office in "B" Shed?

Who was the rating soldering a can withpetrol in it ?

Did the Squadron Coxswain ask him whether hewas looking for "higher promotion" ?

And did he say "I am expecting it shortly" ?

That the riggers were heard singing softly"Shall I be an Angel, Daddy" ?

What the Captain of the ship said when, onasking where he was, the reply came back,"England." When I was in Russia I, etc., etc .

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HEARD IN THE SHEDS.Where does the Driver sit?

No, we are not out long enough to requirenose bags.

We no longer use the trough on the hills, aswe find our own water ballast sufficient.

"How date you call· the greasy fellow at theback the van boy? "

EXCHANGE AND MART.Several still serviceable uniforms going cheap,

Civilians thinking of joining, the Navy shouldapply quickly. Cinch, No.8 Hut.

A quantity of Navy Drill Books for sale cheap.Would exchange for pillow or blanket. ApplyAssist. Adjutant.


SPORT.

POOTBALL.SERVICES MEDAL COMPETITION.

This competition aroused great interest locally,and our team was considered to stand quite agood chance of gaining the honours. In thesemi-final we were opposed by the Seaplanes.Not much good football was seen in this game,and without much trouble our boys provedsuccessful by 4 goals to 1.

FINAL TIE.

V. SUMMERDOWN CAMP.

This game was keenly anticipated, but to agreat extent was spoilt by the adverse weather.Rain fell throughout and the pitch was verygreasy. In spite of this a fine game was witnessed.The Camp started at a great pace, and for sometime pressed heavily. Our defence was sound,and held out stubbornly, whilst the forwardsaccustomed themselves to the conditions. Whenthey got going eventually good football was seen,and G. Holland found the net. We did not keepthe lead long, however, Summerdown beingawarded a penalty, but for what it was given,no one knows. Cooke stopped the shot, but wasbeaten from the rebound, Nothing daunted, wesoon regained the, lead, C. Holland again scoring.Again the Camp equalised, a splendid long drivefinding the net. Before the interval C. Hollanddid the trick once more for us. Almost at once,after half-time, the Camp got on level termsagain. Very even and exciting play took placein the second half, but both defences held out tothe end, which arrived with the score 3 all.

, NOTES.

Our team put up a fine show against verystrong opponents, which included several "pros."Cooke played a sterling game in goal, and hadvery hard luck with the penalty, which shouldnever have been given. Davenport and Harveywere a solid pair of backs, who gave nothingaway. The hal~es worked like horses, Hearnand Sparey playing finely, and Morfee also didwell on his first appearance. In the forward lineRisley and C. Holland were at their best, and

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well we know that that means a bad time for theopponents, Charlie, not for the first time thisseason, doing the "Hat Trick." Payne got insome nice centres, and H. Holland and Hufferworked very hard on the left wing.

REPLAY.

This took place on Easter Monday, and insteadof rain the players had to contend with a veryhigh wind, which made the ball difficult to control.Summerdown, favoured by the breeze, soonmade things warm for our defence, who, however,were on their best behaviour, Davenport beingconspicuous for some good kicking. There weresome exciting moments round our goal-mouth,Cooke saving in fine style on several occasions,and Harvey cleared twice on the goal line, when.it seemed all over. Buchan landed a lovelydropping shot on the cross-bar, and a long driveeventually reached the net. The Camp continuedto press, but we were playing better now, andtested their defence on several occasions, Hollandbringing the goalie to his knees. Half-timearrived with the Camp leading 1-0. The play inthe second half was spoilt by the tactics adoptedby the Summerdown defence, who did nothesitate to kick out on every possible occasion.No further scoring took place, the respectivedefences proving too strong, time being calledwith Summerdown the winners by I-nil.

Whilst disappointed at the result, the team areto be congratulated on the good show they put,up in both matches against their redoubtableopponents, who can always be relied upon toturn out some "Stars." On this occasion Buchanand Neville were the shining lights, well supportedby Wilson, and the remainder. Their backsspoilt an otherwise good show by kicking out somuch. They paid special attention to Risleyand Holland, who, however, played a great game,working like niggers, but with no luck. Theforwards, however, did not play well together,but no fault could be found with our defence,Cooke, as usual, saving well, and the backs, wellsupported by the .,halves, amongst whom Hearnwas conspicuous, putting up a solid defence.


SPORT-Continued.

v. R.F.A., BRIGHTON.

At Brighton. We had a very weak team,being without Cooke, Hearn and C. Holland, andpaid the penalty. The Artillerymen leading atthe interval by 4 goals. We did better in thesecond half, scoring three times through Risley,H. Holland, and Tagney. The R.F.A. scoredonce more, the end arriving with the score:R.F.~. 5, R.N.A.S. 3. Our deputy goalie,Rumbol, played a good game, and was not toblame for any of the goals scored.

v. SUMMERDOWNCAMP.

On Saturday, the 20th, at Summerdown.This match, although not in the competition,proved very interesting, and this time our teammade no mistake, reversing the scoring of theprevious match, a goal from Payne in the secondhalf giving us the victory. We had to take the

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field without Cooke, or Hearn, but Coleman andRutter proved very efficient substitutes, theformer on several occasions saving in good style.The forwards were beaten at times by the off-side tactics adopted by the Camp backs,butshowed much better form than they did onEaster Monday. The defence was sound, Spareyand Davenport playing fine games.

FRIENDLYMATCHES.

v. R.F.C., SHOREHAM.

At Shoreham, and resulted in a win for us bythree goals to nil. Risley scored the first with ashot about which the goalie knew nothing.Tilley got No.2 with a good long shot. Kennett,who played finely all through, gave to Risley,from whose centre H. Holland headed one of thebest goals this season. Final score, R.N.A.S. 3,R.F.C. O.

.LIBERTY PARADE.


ATHLETIC MEETING.Those interested in running will be pleased to

hear that there is an Athletic Meeting at Devon-shire Park on Whitsun Monday, May 20th,arranged by the Officers' Command Depot. Theevents, open to all Units in the Eastern Com-mand, will be as follows :-

100 Yards Flat. 220 Yards Flat.440 Yards Flat. 880 Yards Flat.1 Mile Flat. Boat Race.1 Mile Relay Race. Teams of 4 men.

For the benefit of new arrivals on this StationI should like to mention that last year ourrunning team was most successful and proveditself to be by far the best team in this district,almost clearing the board at every meeting theyattended. Unfortunately several of these runnershave been drafted, and A. M. Curtis, who wasthe leading light last year, has injured himself,and is consequently out of action for this season.Despite these happenings, it is hoped that theirplaces can be filled by new members and that wecan get a team together which will prove itselfequally as successful as its predecessors.

Any wishing to train for the above eventsare requested to give their names to either Sergt.Tagney, Chief Mec. Cruttenden, or A. M. Brock.

CONCERTS.These have been fairly frequent since our last

issue, but we regret that space prevents us fromgiving detailed accounts..

The Concert, kindly arranged by Miss IzmeVickers, on the 18th April far excelled any thathave been held on the Station.

We do not feel justified in trying to criticise anyof the items on the programme, as all were excel-lent. To start with, the Station Orchestra playedas they never played before, and all will agreethat their rendering of the "Bubbly" selectionswas as fine as the London Orchestra themselves.

Madame Conti, the well-known contralto, sangin her usual finished style and well deserved theapplause accorded her. In Handel's Largo, withthe 'Cello Obligato by Miss Gwendolen Farrar, shekept the whole audience enthralled. We mustcongratulate Capt. F. W. Sparrow on his song,"The Little Place for You," which Madame Conti

sang later in the evening with much feeling.This is a tuneful melody, sweet to hear and growson one.

Miss Farrar's 'Cello Solos were appreciated byall; her technique was great. This lady is a veryversatile artist, and in duets with Miss NoraBlaney she delighted the large audience by herfacial expressions and general side play. Butwhat of Miss Blaney herself? Surely she couldkeep you amused for hours, at times half seriousas in "Old Chap," and then changing into realhilarity.

Last, but not least, Mr. Playfair and hismagic. His tricks were all "top hole," and wehave to own that we were beaten every time.How the water changed to ink and back again,and then, when Capt. Densham just looked at it,it went black, well, we made our sides ache withlaughter.

It was the finest show ever given on the Station,and on behalf of all we thank Miss Vickers forher kindness in arranging for us to be able to hearsuch great artists.

The Programme was as follows :-1. SELECTION-By the STATION ORCHESTRA.

2. SONG-"Wait" ... Guy d'HardelotMadame CONTI.

3. 'CELLO Sot.o=-rNocturne" TrowellMiss GWENDOLEN FARRAR.

4. SONG; AT THE PIANO (from ber Repertoire) ...Miss NORA BLANEY.

5. SONG-"Largo"Madame CONTI.

('Cello Obligato: Miss GWENDOLENFARRAR)

6. MAGICMr. PLAYFAIR.

7. 'CELLO Sor.o-c-v'Harlequinade" ... SquireMiss GWENDOLEN FARRAR.

8. SONG-"The Little Place for You"

Handel

Fred. W. SparrowMadame CONTI.

(Accompanied by the Composer).

9. HUMOROUSDUETSMiss NORA BLANEY and Miss GWENDOLEN

FARRAR.

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Eastbourne flapper, endless winks,

Amorous glances, artful minx,

Slowly tripping, sylph-like pose,

Threatening mischief, thus she goes.

Beaming on her, blythe and glad,Officer in khaki clad,

Urgent pleadings, unrequited,

R.N.A.S. P.O. sighted',

Neverhave they been outdone,

Exit khaki, blue has WOR.

NURSERY RHYMES UP=TO=DATE.Little Jack HornerSat in a corner

Eating a Xmas pie,But Lord Rhondda espied him,And made haste to chide him,

Forthe food he was then "putting by."

"OUR CINEMA."

P. E.

T,here is not the slightest doubt that the"Cinema Shows" in the Recreation Room take"first place" among the entertainments providedon the Station. The noticeable increase in thesize of the audience (including Officers) at everyperformance proves how much "the pictures"are appreciated. The films shown are "up todate," and just what are required. One wouldhave to go a long way (even amongst the pro-fessional Cinemas) to find a better variety ofsubjects, so ably put on the screen. The cordialreception must be very gratifying to the pro-

moters and the operator (W. Wiseman). A word

of thanks must also be given to our pianist,

A. C. Elleman, who contributes largely to the

-success of the entertainment. We should not be

surprised to find it necessary to book in advance,

to ensure getting a seat, should the enthusiasmincrease.

And now, readers, do you wonder that some-times I am rude, morose andirritable, Throughno fault of mine, I nearly made an enemy for life,for 'tis sad to relate, 1 do not even know P.E.,but am assured by a member of the Sergeant'sMess that P,E., like the verses, is IT.

THE EDITOR.


AN APOLOGY TO P.E.·I must apologise for my seeming rudeness in

cutting out one of your verses of "Uninspired,"printed in the March number. The truth, andnothing but the truth, is that I told the Printerto try and find room for this excellent poem, butif he could not to keep it for the next issue.

He, knowing how our readers look forward tothe clever and witty P.E. poems, on his ownmark you, deliberately and without divulgence of·his ghastly secret, cut out the verse on which thewhole story was founded.

The verse was :-

In pre-war days I've sought inspiration,As I think of the life I then led,

Those glorious days when I knew I could getA "quantum sufficit" of bread.

and should be read before the last verse.

As soon as P.E. received a copy, the followingwas hurled back at me :-

A REPROACH.

I was just a little poem,My title "Uninspired,"

Composed of seven verses,By my author much admired.

But I reached my destination,I understood, too late,

For the next-month's publicationOf your Magazine so great.

Still my spirits were undaunted,The prospect I did not rue,

For I thought maybe in April,I should surely get my due.

But alas for aspirations,All my hopes were worth just "nix,'

For you put me in the "Mag." that month,But you "pressed" me down to six.

And the verse that you deleted,Was the best one of the lot,

H foretold the author might have brains,Whilst the others showed he'd not.

P. E.

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We have had many letters from Old Boys inkhaki since our last issue, and print extracts ofsome which we know will interest their friends stillat home. These letters, we hear, are very muchappreciated by others who have left us, as afterdonning khaki they join different units and theletters serve as a link between old friends. TheMagazine, of course, is sent to all Old Boys whenwe know their whereabouts, and we shall be verypleased to hear from any others who would likethe Ripping Panel sent to them.

"I' have seen the first three numbers of yourMag. and think it very interesting indeed. Itimproves each month. The drawings areexcellent. All the P--- boys here, and thereare quite a number, enjoy it immensely. TedTank, who is in the stores a little way from here,occasionally pays me a visit. The stores that Iam in was originally an aeroplane case. Fitted outwith bins, etc., it makes a very decent little show.We have experienced some very changeableweather, terrific winds, intense cold and sand-storms. The heat hasn't been very exceptionalso far. We get plenty of football, 'Nick' hasscored some good points. His brother also playsin the team. The food is not so bad, and thereseems plenty of it. We have to make the best ofthings in the way of amusements. We haveWhist Drives sometimes. On one occasion, oneof the boys on our mess won a pig as first prize.I might mention it went down good after beingfattened up. Concert Parties give us a treat nowand again, which tends to break the monotony ofa very dull show.

Will now close, with the very best wishes forthe further success of the R.P.

I remain,Yours very sincerely,

JACKH. CHAMBERLAIN

My old mess mate, Jack Nott, feels a bit poetic.This is what he has just puffed off-

Although many, many miles divide us,And we are far apart,

One oftimes thinks of the ripping timesWe spent in Gildredge Park.

Yours, JACK NOTT.

Still happy days. Remember me to the OldBoys and dea!' old P---."

"Jrst a few lines to let you know that I amgoing on all right. I have met quite a lot ofP. boys out here, but it would take too muchroom to give you all their names. E. Hiles gaveus a look up a few weeks ago. He is looking quite~ell and has struck a decent number. E. Brown,Sid Edwards, Nic and Beer are out here, and wishto be remembered to all the boys in NO.3 Hut.(These have changed lately, Ted, and a goodmany you knew have gone or changed Huts, butthose that see, willl~now to whom yourefer.-ED).

I have just been reading the March number ofthe Magazine. Give' Sandy' my best wishes,and good luck be with him always.

I must express my appreciation of the RippingPanel, the best Station number that comes outEast, and that is saying something, and I amsure I am expressing the wishes of all the OldBoys out here for its future success. Good luckbe with it always.

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What about No.3 Hut taking up the challengeof No.4 Hut? E. E. HUGHES,No.2 Wing."

"Perhaps you would like to read a few lines of'joy' about this part of the world. Well, perhapsI had better explain that really this little islandis very barren and the four principal things that'catch the eye' are the hills, donkeys, wild dogsand aeroplanes! Of course there are no 'B.Q.'s"or 'Red Lions' that one can dodge into, and anyplace of amusement 'is out of the question.' Wehave Concerts and Whist Drives now and again,but football appeals very strongly to most of theboys. Yesterday I saw Nicholson score with ashot that made the crowd yell with delight. Weare kept on the go from 7.30 until 5, but whenthe 'Goeben' stunt was on we had to skip aboutday and night. I have been with Brown, Tankand Twyford at a seaplane station, but now I amon a land bus station. Joe Chamberlain, JackNott, Nick Kilminster, 'Snowball' Edwards,Hughes, Munt, Jellicoe and Fuller are on thisstation, so the 'old show' is well represented.Arthur Brian came over to this island a fortnightago and he tells me that Harry Brian and Sofieare quite well and happy. No doubt you haveheard of the terrible experience some of the boys.had en route for here. Brooks toolt matters verysportingly and he at once compared himself withRobinson Crusoe! The loss of 'Dobby' andSmith is very sad and I guess Bert Reynolds andEddy Sparey will miss him (Dobby) .. I am pleasedto say that our food is splendid now, and I daresaywe are fed as well, if not better, than thousandsof poor people in Blighty.

SID EDWARDS,No.2 Wing."

We have had the pleasure of visits from FrankFew, H. St. John, Kilminster, Jack Steel andothers, and we are glad to hear from all of themthat they have not forgotten us and always lookforward to receiving the Magazine.

In a letter received from A. G. Grant, lateSports Editor, bidding us farewell, he says :-"I much regret leaving many of the lads, butisn't it a splendid idea to think that no more chitsare required for a 'week end,' or 'sleep out,' and'week ends' falling due in future once every week-sometimes twice.

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NEWS FROM U--T-N.

•In the words of the classics, things are pro-

gressing all "Tom Tripe" at U---t--n .Although rather worried by numerous insectsand such like, the lads are "keeping their tailswell up," and are finding that life at a mooringout Station is not so dusty after all.

Through the kindness of a local contractor,Mr. Ballam, comfort was maintained until ourgear eventually arrived. Forms, tables andtrestles were placed at our disposal by the abovegentleman, and we should like to take thisopportunity of thanking him for his services.

Our thanks are also due to the good ladies ofthis district, for caring for the early arrivals inthe manner they did. Not in one instance havewe heard of anyone in search of temporary billetsbeing turned away.

Great excitement was caused amongst the'villagers upon the arrival of an anti-aircraft gun,which eventually turned out to be nothing moreharmless than our field kitchen.

p--- has been descended on with the resultthat more than one member of this little com-munity now has a definite appointment on hisliberty night.

We have to welcome our Adjutant, Lt. Hulbert,who recently arrived on the Station "with effect"(vide daily orders). After the stormy time he hasexperienced in France, it's up to each and all ofus to make his duties a pleasure, and we are surethis will be reciprocated.

It is our painful duty to record the death of oneof our comrades, F. G. Warren, who joined theGreat Majority after a short ·.illness. By thosewho came in contact with him during his brieftime here, he was looked upon as a genuine mateand a thorough gentleman. The whole Stationextends its sympathy to the bereaved wife andlittle ones.

All the boys send their regards to their friendsin and around the old Station, and hope to havenews of the lads at S---n.

DIDE-DoRUM.

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T.HIS SPAOE IS RESERVED FOR

P. COCHRANCreenland Street. LIVERPOOL.

& CO. (E~tablished 1840)

MABIE, TODD & Co., Ltd., Proprietors.

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AFTER THE WARYOU GOING TO

WHAT AREBE AND DO? :::

YOUR future depends upon yourself. You will get the job you are equipped for-whether it is the clerk at £2 per week, or the qualified man at £500 to £1,000 a year. ...

After the War there'll be a' big demand for trained men, men versed in accounts- .men who really uuderstand figures and what they mean-accountants, auditors, secretaries, .business controllers, office managers, organisers.

THE MAN WHO QUALIFIES NOW FOR THEH;IGHER OFFIOE POSITIONS' THROUGHTHE POSTAL OOURSE OF THE SOHOOL OFAOOOUNTANOY WILL FIND A LUORATIVEPOST WAITING FOR HIM AFTER THE WAR.

The School of Accountancy is a Scottish Institution-Scottish in the thoroughness ofits methods-> in the simplicity of its instruction-in the practical results that have givenScotsmen commanding positions in every part of the world.

It concentrates on business efficiency, on organisation, 'office management, the science .,.of finance. It does not teach Engineering and a score of other subjects. It does teachand teaches efficiently,

Organisation and Management,Business Systems, Accountancy,Auditing, Book-keeping,Oommercial Law, Business Economies,Secretarial Practise, Finance,Oosting Systems, Excess' Profits.

The postal courses of study are adapted to the requirements of'the individual student-the beginner-the cler k=-or the more advanced, as the case may be. They (all be studiedin the odd moments of spare ~il11e.

These courses are continued without extra charge until thepupil is proficient. You can begin now in camp, in billet, in the ....trenches, and finish when you get home. The time taken dependsupon the pupil's aptitude and the time he can spare for study.

This Free Booklet tells the story, Write for it to-day. it maymean to yOlt the difference between the clerk's stool and the

Manager's Ch air-s-betuuen £2 Il week and £500 I! .l'em'.

THE SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY···2 WEST REGENT STREET, GLASGOW. ...

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HIPPODROM E···...HAILSHAM. EASTBOURNE.

Proprietor BEN LEESON.Managing Director - - Mr. SIDNEY W. WINTER.

Manager - - ERNEST BRIDGEN.

Telephone 336.

BEER.WINES.

SPIRITS.

T"llYICE NIGHTLY ...

AT 7 & 9.

GARAGE. BILLIARDS.Boxes, Fauteuils,

12/6 & 10/6 1/6......... ..• Pit Stalls, Grand Circle Pit, Upper Circle, ...

and 1/- Reserved 6d 3d... Promenade 1/6 • •

... Early Doors, 1/8 Early Doors 9d. Early Doors 4d.

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IVILITY ...

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Box Office 10.30-6. Reserved Z/.

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THE HOUSE FOR QUALIT.Y AND CIVILITY!

OOFFEE A-. LA-. PA-.RIS_We Roast and Crind our own Coffee on the Premises .

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May 6th-For Six Nights and TwoMatinees-

" COOK."

May 13th-For Six Nights and TwoMatinees-

"THREE DAUGHTERS OFM. DUPONT."

May aoth-s-For Six Nights and TwoMatinees-

"INSIDE THE LINES.';

May 27-See later announcement.

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SCOTCH :::BAKERY

L. MacLACHLAN.

24,

86,

GROVE

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DEVONSHIRE PARK ORCHESTRA.(38 PERFORMER!;)

il1l1Jtcal Director . N01-{oll.: M,g01U.

CONCERTSEvery Afternoon (except 'I'hurs , 5:1.t. & Sunday) .. at S.lS.Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings .. .. at S.15.

,sP'Cltl!Artists for Satmday and Smulay Eve"illj[s.Admission, 6,1. Sunday Evening, 1/- (including Tax).STAII.S (Sat. & Sunday Evemugs), 6d. extra (may be booked).

(Enrerratnmeuts Tax extra),

ROLLER SKATING.Tuesday .. ' ... 8 to to p.m. Friday...... 8 to TO p.m.Thursday(without Music) Saturday (without Music)~ II to I p. m. 10.30 to 1 p.m.

Thursday .. 8 to TO p.m. Saturday, ..... 3 to 5.15 p.m.MILITARY BAND.

Prices: Admis~ion 8d.. including Tax (Devonshire Park Sub-scribers Free). Use of Rink & Hire of Ball-bearing Skat es , 1/6

Use of Rink with Private Sk_a:':::es:.c,_::l:c./- _The l\lagnlfic~- --

SWIMMING BATHSAre filled by Gravitation-through Filte-r ..-c-direct from the Sea.

The Finest Swimming Baths in the South of England,

WINTER TlME·TABLE.Gentlemen's Bath-Open Daily-c-o to 10.30 and J2 to 2 ;

and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Afternoons, 12 to Dusk.Ladies' 8ath .c Every Morning, lO.4S to 12 (except Sunday),Mix,ed Bathing..-Every Morning, 7 to 9 (including Sunday),

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Afterno0l)s,.2.30to Dusk.Bathing. 6d. Non-uathers, Admission, 3d.

Separate Suite of PriWUE> Baths for Ladies and Gentlemen.• Open- Weekdays, 7 a.m, to Dusk. Sundays, 7 to 9a.m. • ••

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GALLERY KINEMAEASTBOURNE. Tel. 1107.

The best of the world's output in

MOVING PICTURES

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Can always be seen at thiselegant Theatre.

The performance is a CONTINUOUS one.

Doors open at 2.80; commence at 2.45.Non-stop till 10.10 p.m.

The management will be pleased to reserve

seats at any time.

All ratin&' of the R.N.A.S. are admittedat half-price to II seats.

Prices: 1/6 1/- 6d.(Tax extra)

N.B.-The Gallery Kiwema is the nearest place ofamusement to. the Railway Station .

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