Nobody, however high in command, can be permitted to sit on a buoy out at sea for the purpose of frightening vessels.
All complaints to be made to the Admiralty, or to one of the mounted sentries at the Horse Guards.
An admiral is on duty all night to receive complaints.
Every mounted marine on joining must bring his own fork, spoon and towel horse.
If two vessels are meeting end on, take one end off. The other loses and forfeits sixpence.
Any infringement or infraction of the above rules and regulations will be reported by the head winds to the deputy toastmaster for the current year at Colwell-Hatchney.
N.B.—On hand a second-hand pair of gloves for boxing the compass. Remember the 26th of December is near, when they may be wanted. The equivalent of a chaplain-general to the forces has been appointed. He is to be called chaplain-admiral to the fleet. The cockpits are being turned into pulpits. If not ready by next Sunday he will deliver his first sermon from the main-top gallant jibboom mizen. The Colney-Hatches will be crowded.