When the Lord High Admiral in Her Majesty's ship "Pinafore" pointed out that though he had stopped at home and never went to sea, yet now he was the ruler of the Queen's Naveee - or something to that effect - everybody smiled at the idea of an Admiral never going to sea, as if such a thing could not happen. The notification of the appointment of LORD MOUNT EDGECUMBE as "Vice-Admiral of the County of Cornwall" should dispel that illusion. We have had land Admirals for centuries, and in the maritime counties, they appear to have exercised functions somewhat similar to those which used to be exercised by the Lords Lieutenants. In former days, when the British Navy was mainly the property of private owners, the Vice-Admiral had considerable powers and much responsibility. LORD MOUNT EDGECUMBE is not the only dignitary of that class remaining. LORD HOTHFIELD is Vice-Admiral of Cumberland and Westmorland; the EARL OF YARBOROUGH, of Lincolnshire; the EARL OF KIMBERLEY, of Norfolk; LORD STRADBROKE, of Suffolk; and the MARQUIS OF ANGLESEY, of North Wales and Carmarthen. The coast of England and Wales is divided into nineteen Vice-Admiralties, but only the six named are filled, so than an excellent opportunity exists of generally eviving this ancient and honourable office.