JACK'S "BAGGY TROUSERS."

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12497, 25 March 1909, Page 4

JACK'S "BAGGY TROUSERS."

Ever ; since a naval uniform was introduced, eth bluejacket's "baggy trousers" have been a cause of trouble, because the men's opinions as to the most suitable cut have varied — some like much more ,^'bagginess" than ethers. ? An Admiralty order on the subject was issued at Devonport recently. The existing regulations state that "Trousers are ...to .be only one inch wide^at the bottom tha.n- at the knee," but it appears that the wearing of trousers of more than this width is not uncommon, and is considered by some: commanding officers to add to the smart appearance of the men. . The Admiralty, therefore, direct that* commanding officers are to -forward -reports, giving their views on this subject, as, if the general feeling of the service is in favour of men wearing-wider trousers, it would seeni

desirable to recognise the practice j officially, and to modify the regula- I tions accordingly. Should it be con- I sidercd that such an alteration in the J uniform regulations is desirable, commanding officers are to state what the measurement in their opinion should be, it being understood that any change made would be permissive for such period as is necessary to dispose of existing stocks, and to avoid expense to the men.