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The Journal, published monthly, is sent post free to all members. It contains the lectures given in the Theatre, articles on professional subjects, naval and military notes, book notices, &c. In Memoriam. HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BORN 24th MAY, 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th, 1837. Became Patron of the Royal United Service Institution, 3rd December, 1837. Conferred a Royal Charter of Incorporation, 22nd February, 1860. Granted the use of the Banqueting House, Whitehall, for the DIED AT OSBORNE HOUSE, ISLE OF WIGHT, 22nd JANUARY, 1901. His Majesty the King has been pleased to address the following gracious messages to His Majesty's Navy and Army, respectively. OSBORNE, 25th January, 1901. I am desirous of expressing to the Navy my heartfelt thanks for its distinguished and renowned services during the long and glorious reign. of my beloved mother the Queen, to whose Throne I now succeed. Her Majesty, ever proud of the great deeds of her Navy, the protector of our shores and commerce, watched with the keenest solicitude its vast progress during her reign, and made it the profession of my late lamented brother, as I also chose it for the early education of both my sons. Watching over your interests and well-being, I confidently rely upon that unfailing loyalty which is the proud inheritance of your noble service. EDWARD R. & I. OSBORNE, 25th January, 1901. On my accession to the Throne of my ancestors I am desirous of thanking the Army for the splendid services which it has rendered to my beloved mother the Queen during her glorious reign of upwards of 63 years. Her Majesty invariably evinced the warmest interest in her troops, especially when on active service, both as a Sovereign and as the head of her Army, and she was proud of the fact of being a soldier's daughter. To secure your best interests will be one of the dearest objects of my heart, and I know I can count upon that loyal devotion which you ever evinced towards your late Sovereign. EDWARD R.I. GOD SAVE THE KING. |