Many of the girls are members of families whose menfolk have a Navy tradition. The Director, Mrs. Laughton Mathews, is a daughter of a distinguished naval designer. She also served with the "Wrens" in the last war. A daughter of Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiral. ty, Mrs. Duncan Sandys, is a mem-men's uniform, plain black shoes with low heels and no toecap, black stockings, white shirt, and black tie. Cap for ratings is like that worn by the Sea Rangers, The badge on an officer's tricorne hat is exactly the same as for men except that the scroll is in pale blue instead of gold. It is dignified and severe.
Ratings receive a free issue of uniform and a kit upkeep allowance of 1/3 a week. This is to cover any extras that many be needed to keep themselves spick and span—extra stockings, ties, tooth paste and little things of that kind.
Rates of pay for officers are from £210 to £275 a year. For specialized ratings 33/6 to 43/6 a week and for general ratings 30/- to 40/- a week "Wrens" belonging to the mobile units live in hostels and are usually very comfortably housed because their quarters are permanent and are properly fitted up.
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