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QUEEN VICTORIA SCHOOL, DUNBLANE
For the Sons of Scottish Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmen
Prmdent—T'H'E SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SCOTLAND.
Vice-President— TB.^ GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF,
SCOTTISH COMjVIAND.
The object of the School is to afford Free Education, Clothing, and Board for the Sons of
Scottish Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmen.
Boys may be registered at the age of 7 years, and arc admitted up to 9 years of age.
The life is that of an ordinary boarding school, with the addition of drUl and such military
trades as piping, tailoring, band music, etc.
The playing fields are extensive, and athletics form a part of the daily training.
The leaving age is 15 years, at which age a boy has three choices : —
(a) To return to his home or to an occupation in civil life ;
(6) To join H.M. Forces ;
(c) If recommended, to continue his education in the Upper School until the age of 18.
A Scholarship is now available to a boy who successfully qualifies for Woolwich, Sandhurst or
Cranwell. It is of sufficient value to cover his whole expenses until he goes into the Army as an
officer.
All information can be obtained from —
The Commandant,
Queen Victoria School,
Dunblane, PERTnsHmB.
THE ROYAL SAILORS' ORPHAN GIRLS'
SCHOOL AND HOME
116, Fitzjohn's Avenue, Hampstead, London, N.W.3
The Eoyal Sailors' Orphan Girls' School and Home, 96, Fitzjohn's
Avenue, Hampstead, N.W., have vacancies for Girls between the ages of
4 and 12 who have lost either Father or Mother and whose Father was in
the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines or the Merchant Service. Applications
for admission should be made to the Secretary at the Home.
ROYAL UNITED SERVICE ORPHAN HOME
(FORMERLY ROYAL BRITISH FEMALE ORPHAN ASYLUM)
STOKE, DEVONPORT
PairoM— HER MAJESTY QUEEN MARY.
Presidmt—TB.B COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PLYMOUTH.
Vice-President— TBM OFEIOER COMMANDING TROOPS, PLYMOUTH GARRISON.
Established at Devonport in 1839 to provide a Home for the Orphan Children of our Seamen,
Marines and Soldiers, where they are maintained, clothed and educated.
Orphans of men of the R.N.A.S., R.N.R. and R.N.V.R., who lost their lives whilst on duty
in the Royal Navy are equally eligible.
The Home is open to children of aU denominations.
Age for admission : 6 to 13 years.
Members of the general public and Officers and Men of the Royal Navy are cordially invited
to visit the Home, which is open aU day and every day (except Sunday) for inspection.
The Home is supported by voluntary contributions.
Subscriptions and donations will be gratefully received and should be addressed to the Hon.
Treasurer, Royal United Service Orphan Home, Stoke, Devonport.