London, Sept. 1.
Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Brownrigg has been appointed Commander-in-chief of the Note, in succession to Admiral Sir Edward Evans, who has been in Command of the Note since 1935.
Sir Henry received the China Medal, 1900, for his service during the Boxer Rebellion.
Admiral Evans, the retiring commander, is known as "Evans of the Broke," after^the most brilliant ex-plait of his distinguished naval career. He was in command of H.M.S. Broke when that ship, together with H.M.S. Swift, engaged and defeated six German destroyers.
Admiral Evans is the author of a number of boys' adventure stories. Reuter.
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