THE NELSON PLATE
GIFT TO FAMOUS WARSHIPS. A deputation from tho Navy League waited upon the British Admiralty recently, and handed over somo pieces of Nelson plate as a gifi to the Fleet. Tho Duke of Somerset, presenting tho plate, said it had been sold' as part of the famous Bridport collection of Nelson relics in 1895, and was subsequently acquired bv the donor, a gentleman who wislied to remain anonymous. It was used by Lord Nelson on board the Victory tip to the dav of his death. Tho Admiralty had been good enough to. select the names of the ships considered worthy to receive these souvenirs. The First Lord of the Admiralty accepted tho plato on behalf of the ships selected, and expressed the pride and pleasure which the officers and men of these vessels would feel at the gift, not only on- account of the great sentimental and historical valuo of Uie gift itself, but because it was presented by tho Navy League, which throughout its history had clone so much to ensuro tho maintenance of a sufficient and efficient Navy. Tho vessels selected had all taken a prominent part in the war, either as tho flag ships of distinguished officers or by their exploits and actions with the enemy.
The following is a list of the 6hips which are to receive tho plate:—Queen Elizabeth. Revenge, Tron Duke, Emperor of India, King George V, Orion, Hercules, Colossus, Barham, Inflexible, Lion Lord 'Nelson, Calliope, Cleopatra, Birmingham, Courageous, Chatham, Cardiff, Sydney, Minotaur, Carmania,' Renown. Marlborough.
It is interesting to note that the Carmnnia is included in this list, although she is no longer one of His Majesty's ships. The gallant fight put up by tho famous Cnnarder when engaged with the Can Trafalgar caused the Admiralty to include her.,
The Post and Telegraph' Committee of tile London Chnmbpr of Commerce, convinceil that aerial postal services will bo of great valuo to the commercial community, havo passed a resolution declaring themselves strongly of opinion that the Postmaster-General should immediately make arrangements whereby private organisers ivlio propose to institute aerinl services may bo enabled to carry and specially deliver letters 011 payment of tho current postal rates and tho necessary surcharge. (Tho cable news in this issue accredited to the London "Times" has appeared in that journal, but only where expressly stated is such news the editorial opinion of the "Timeß.") .
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 283, 26 August 1919, Page 5
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399THE NELSON PLATE Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 283, 26 August 1919, Page 5
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