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Queen Victoria School, Dunblane
For the Sons of Scottish Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmen
Presideni— THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SCOTLAND.
Viet President— THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING-IN-CHIBF
SCOTTISH COMMAND.
The object of the School is to afEord Free Education, Clothing, and Board for the Sons of Scottish
Sajlon, Soldiers, and AiiHien.
Boys may be- registered at the age of 7 years, and are admitted up to 9 years of age.
The life is that of an ordinary boarding school, with the addition of drill 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 1 5 years, at which age a boy has three choices : —
(a) To return to his home or to an occupation in civil life ;
(b) 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 —
Th£ Commandant,
Queen Victoria' School, ~ ■
Dunblane, Perthshire.
The Royal Sailors' Orphan Girls' School
and Home
116, Fitzjohn's Avenue, Hannpstead, London, N.W.3
The Royal 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 for Girls
STOKE, DEVONPORT
Established in 1839.
Pa/fon— HER MAJESTY QUEEN MARY.
President— THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, PLYMOUTH
VicePresideni^THE OFFICER COMMANDING TROOPS, PLYMOUTH GARRISON.
Object.— To maintain, educate and train primarily for Domestic Service, the Orphan Daughters or
men of the Roval Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force, especially of those losing their lives
in the Public Service. Orphans of men of the R.N.R., R.N.V.R., etc., who lost their lives whilst on duty
in the Royal Navy are equally eligible.
Age for Admission.— 6 to 12 years. Girls of 5 admitted under special circumstances. Fatherless girls
admitted on the Foundation. Motherless and other girls admitted in special cases, with or without
payment, at the discretion of the Managing Committee.
Education at local Elementary Schools. — Girls who show ability can pass on to Secondary Schools and
Higher Education.
Girls attend the Church of England. There is a Holiday Home at Newquay, Cornwall.
Officers and Men of the Services and members of the general public are cordially invited to visit the
Home, which is open every day (except Sunday) for inspection.
The Home is supported by' voluntary Contributions. Subscriptions and donations will be most gratefulljr
i'«eeiv«d by the Secretary and Treasurer, who will be very pleased to furnish any particulars required.