THE NAVY.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXI, Issue LXII, 15 May 1912, Page 8

THE NAVY.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW ZEALAND BOYS.

BY TELEOKA.Z'H—PKEBB ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND, May 14. A reporter who visited H.M.S. Pioneer this morning ascertained some interesting facts about the opportunities that exist on board the vessel for New Zealand lads, that are not generally known either by the lads or their parents. It was learn that there was an exceptional opportunity at the present time for New Zealand youths who wish to join the Royal Navy for short service under Conditions of employment and pay that are most favorable. New ZeaJanders are, it is understood, received on the Pioneer when vacancies occur under special conditions incident to the existing agreement between the Government and the British Admiralty, which permit their leaving at the end of five years, and includes a system of deferred payment under which a y6ung man can leave at the age of 23 years with a lump" sum of £250 to his credit in the Government Savings Bank, if he has completed his five years' service, or such sum as is due if he leaves before under exceptional circumstances. It is understood that vacancies exist for ordinary seamen, boys, and stokers, from apes varying from 15 years to 22 years. but every trade is represented on board a modern man-of-war.