Britain at Work
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3^4 BRITAIN AT WORK. service on shore. This splendid corps, which is recruited like the Navy under the long service system, offers great attractions to lads having a liking for soldiering combined with service afloat. In conclusion, it is no exaggeration to state that there is no other service which offers such advantages as the Royal Navy, pro- motion being exceptionally rapid in the case of well-conducted and intelligent men who are determined to get on; while, in almost all cases, large additional pay or wages, and, in certain circumstances, liberal allowances may be drawn for special services and qualifica- tions. After twenty-two years’ service pensions are awarded on a generous scale; but men disabled or invalided from the service are also eligible to receive them. Whilst men and boys have a chance of visiting all parts of the world in His Majesty’s ships, care is taken that, as far as practicable, all shall have a fair proportion of home service. Both at home and abroad leave is granted without deduction of pay, and on return from a commission abroad as much as six or eight weeks’ leave is granted. The Marines’ headquarters are permanent, and men enjoy the privilege of always return- ing to the same barrack, which is their service home. H. G. Archer. BLUEJACKETS IN SUMMER DRESS. Printed by Cassell and Company, Limited, La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.