GENERAL SIR REDVERS BULLER, in his despatches which have just been published with reference to the operations in Natal, calls attention to a number of officers, non-commissioned officers, and men whose services deserve "special mention." He gives thanks to Sir W. Hely-Hutchinson, the Governor of Natal; to Colonel the Hon. A. H. Hime, Prime Minister, and all the members of the Government of the colony. Rear-Admiral Sir R. H. Harris, K.C.M.G., had also been most helpful. Then follows the list of men "especially worthy of consideration":-- Captain Percy Scott, C.B., H.M.S. _Terrible_, has discharged the difficult duties of Commandant of Durban with the greatest tact and ability, and has been most helpful in every way. Captain E. P. Jones, H.M.S. _Forte_, as senior officer of the Naval Brigade, has earned my most heartfelt thanks. The assistance they have rendered to me has been invaluable; the spirit of their leader was reflected in the men, and at any time, day or night, they were always ready, and their work was excellent. Commander A. H. Limpus and Lieutenant F. C. A. Ogilvy, H.M.S. _Terrible_, and Lieutenant H. W. James, H.M.S. _Tartar_. These three Officers were indefatigable. There never was a moment in the day that they were not working hard and well to advance the work in hand. The names of the following officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Naval Brigade, Sir Redvers Buller adds, have been brought to his notice for gallant or meritorious services by general officers and officers commanding units:-- OFFICERS--NAVAL BRIGADE. Lieutenant C. P. Hunt, H.M.S. _Forte_. Lieutenant C. R. N. Burne, H.M.S. _Philomel_. Staff-Surgeon F. J. Lilly, H.M.S. _Forte_. Surgeon C. C. Macmillan, H.M.S. _Terrible_. Surgeon E. C. Lomas, H.M.S. _Terrible_. Acting-Gunner J. Wright, H.M.S. _Terrible_. Midshipman R. B. Hutchinson, H.M.S. _Terrible_. Midshipman H. S. Boldero, H.M.S. _Terrible_. Midshipman G. L. Hodson, H.M.S. _Terrible_. Clerk W. T. Hollin, H.M.S. _Philomel_. [Illustration: _Photo by Debenham, Southsea._ Captain E. P. JONES, R.N.] WARRANT, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND MEN. Chief Petty Officer T. Baldwin, H.M.S. _Terrible_. Chief Petty Officer W. Bate, H.M.S. _Terrible_. Chief Petty Officer B. Stephens, H.M.S. _Terrible_. First-Class Petty Officer P. Cashman, H.M.S. _Philomel_. Second-Class Petty Officer C. Challoner, H.M.S. _Terrible_. Second-Class Petty Officer J. J. Frennett, H.M.S. _Philomel_. Master-at-Arms G. Crowe, H.M.S. _Terrible_. Armourer Ellis, H.M.S. _Terrible_. F. Moore, A.B., H.M.S. _Forte_. THE NAVAL BRIGADE. General Sir Redvers Buller, in a despatch dated Laing's Nek, June 19th, 1900, says: "I desire to bring to notice the following officer:-- "Captain E. P. Jones, R.N., Naval Brigade.