BY a fleet order dated 15th June, 1939, the Admiralty increased the pensions of the widows of naval ratings as from the 1st June. The Institution pays to the widows and other dependents of life-boatmen who lose their lives on service the same pensions as are paid in the Navy, Army and Air Force. It has therefore raised its pensions to widows by the same amount as the Navy, and this increase will be made as from 1st June last..