MEN OF THE DAY. No. 260.

SIR ALEXANDER MILNE, BART., G.C.B.

THE Milnes have long been a fine fighting Scotch family, which has given many good sailors and soldiers to the State. Sir Alexander, who was born six-and-seventy years ago, went to sea when quite a lad, and by sheer hard work and intelligence—which he has been able to get duly appreciated—has worked his way up quite to the top of the sailors' ladder. He has been Commander-in-Chief of the North American and West Indian Stations; he has occupied several times the position of Lord of the Admiralty; in 1876 he was made a Baronet, and last year he was raised to the high position of Admiral of the Fleet. He is a good sailor-man. He was the last man on board the *Captain* before she foundered, and he has had perhaps more experience of naval service ashore than any other man in the Navy. He is able, amiable, and popular with all who know him.