19 JULY 1935, Page 6

" On came the . King's yacht, with the welcome - signal,

Splice the main-brace,', flying from her halliards." Why " splice the main-brace " ? , The order means; of Course, serve out a double allowance of rum---dr It conies down from. sailing-ship days and Means 'literally strengthen (or join uplf trdken) the rope uttaelied to the yard for trimming sail. Hence, figuratively, take- -steps to strengthen the' inner man. So, at least; If high nautieal authority assures me. *