Destined for life-boat stations all over the U.K., the first ever delivery of Martell cognac was recently received at the R.N.L.I. Depot at Borehamwood, Herts. Taken in the depot's rigging loft, the picture shows (left to right) Mr.

J. Tofton, chief rigger, Mr. J. Gentles, rigger, Coxswain Tom Moore, Lieut- Commander H. H. Harvey, V.R.D. R.N.R., Depot Superintendent, and chief storekeeper Mr. E. E. Munn. Coxswain Moore, from Porthdinllaen in North Wales, was visiting London in orderto attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. In the left foreground is a bow pudding made by hand. The House of Martell has donated the brandy and this delivery is a year's supply so that each life-boat carries one bottle throughout the winter. The supply will continue to be maintained by Martell. Each consignment of cognac is decanted into pint bottles and this first delivery is sufficient for 100 boats..