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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 77

(2.) White cap-covers shall be worn all the year round.
(3.) The remaining articles of uniform need not be provided, except by officers appointed for twelve months’ training; but commissioned officers undergoing periodical training may, at their option, provide themselves with any further articles of uniform.

111. Skippers.—Each Skipper will be required to provide himself with the following uniform. Except where otherwise stated, these articles are to be of the patterns prescribed for Warrant Officers of the Royal Navy of less than ten years’ seniority:—
     1 undress coat.
     1 waistcoat (optional).
     1 pair of plain blue trousers.
     1 cap.
     1 foul-weather hat.
     1 pair of black boots.
     1 long oilskin coat, black, double-breasted (material optional).
     1 neck-tie.
     White shirts, collars, and cap-covers.
     This is the regulation uniform for a Skipper, and he will be expected to have it complete, and will be required to wear it whenever he is undergoing training or voluntary service, or when called out on emergency.

112. Commissioned and Warrant Engineers.—(1.) The following items of uniform must be provided by Commissioned and Warrant Engineers while under training in H.M. ships:—
     1 uniform double-breasted jacket, with trousers, of blue cloth (waist-coat optional).
     1 uniform double-breasted jacket, with trousers, of blue serge (waist-coat optional).
     2 uniform blue-cloth caps, with badge and bands complete.
     2 black silk or satin ties, 1½ in. to 2 in. in width.
     1 pair black boots.
     White shirts, collars, and cap-covers.
     The following items of uniform are optional:—
     Uniform frock-coat.
     Sword and belt.
     (2.) If necessary, a chest for stowing the uniform will be issued on loan on board the ship in which the Commissioned or Warrant Engineer is embarked.
     (3.) Each Warrant Engineer will be supplied gratuitously on first embarkation for training with twelve yards of brown-jean material for making working-suits, but no subsequent issue of this material will be made.

XVII. VARIOUS.

113. Royal Naval Reserve Decoration.—The Royal Naval Reserve Decoration may be granted to officers of the R.N.R. (N.Z.D.) subject to the regulations as laid down from time to time by the Admiralty, London.
114. Warrant to fly the Blue Ensign.—Service in the R.N.R. (N.Z.D.) shall count as service in the Imperial R.N.R. in fulfilling the conditions laid down for flying the Blue Ensign.

PART III.—ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE (NEW ZEALAND DIVISION).

XVIII. ADMINISTRATION.

115. The administration of the R.N.V.R. (N.Z.D.) shall be carried out by the Commodore Commanding, who shall be assisted by a central committee termed the R.N.V.R. (N.Z.D.) Committee, which shall consist of—
     (a.) The Commodore Commanding, who shall be Chairman:
     (b.) The Chief Staff Officer, who shall be Vice-Chairman:
     (c.) The Commanding Officers of the R.N.V.R. (N.Z.D.) Divisions:
     (d.) Any gentleman whose services may be of value and who shall have been requested by the Chairman to be present:
     (e.) A Secretary, who shall be appointed by the Naval Board.
116. The duties of the Committee shall be generally to advise on matters affecting the efficiency and welfare of the R.N.V.R. (N.Z.D.), and consider details and make recommendations to the Naval Board on matters such as promotion, appointments, and retirements.