Atlanta Daily World

NAVY DAY PROGRAMS SUCCESS

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(SNS)

Speaking with pronounced deliberateness, Dr. R. Earl Bland, young Memphis physician, addressed the student bodies of Booker T. Washington and Manassas High Schools Tuesday of this week on the topic, "A Man in the Navy is Somebody." His address was the climax of the observance of Navy Day at the two high schools of the city. Dr. Bland was introduced by Lewis O. Swindler, co-chairman of the program.

The Navy Day program at Booker T. Washington High School was planned and carried out by Prof. Nat. D. Williams, history instructor of Washington, and co-chairman of the Navy Day program. In his preliminary remarks, Mr. Williams gave the history of

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the observance of Navy Day by colored people of the city. He was followed by J. A. Beauchamp, scout executive, who, after talking briefly regarding the scout program of Memphis, declared that in two instances scouting had been a great advantage to youths enlisting in the navy. The observance at Washington opened and closed with the singing of "My Country 'Tis of Thee," and "Star Spangled Banner."

Prof. Blair T. Hunt, Principal, gave the closing remarks. He said that among the many boys who had enlisted, were a number who had finished from Washington High School.

At Manassas School, Prof. Weed had charge of the Navy Day observance which opened at 11:45. Two navy representatives were present. Officer Young of the Memphis Recruiting Station; and Officer Harris of the Marine Division, were present at the Manassas High School.

Both navy officials gave brief remarks following the address by Dr. Bland. The history of the American flag, of the beginning of the navy department, and several orations relating to the heroism of the sea, were delivered by Manassas students. Prof. J. A. Hayes, Manassas principal, gave the final remarks. The programs at the two high schools marked the third consecutive Navy Day observance among colored citizens.

In his address, Dr. Bland declared that five battleships had been named Tennessee, and two Memphis. He stressed the many educational advantages that young men have in joining the navy, the opportunity of learning the lesson of discipline, good citizenship, respect for authority, of broadening their outlook on life by visiting other nations of the world. He outlined the great defense that the navy offers in the protection of this country, and its possessions. He asserted that a battleship is one of the greatest laboratories for learning team work, and the knack of getting along with one's fellowman.

"The Man in the Navy is Somebody"

Dr. Bland and Mr. Swingler were guests of the faculty members at lunch following the program.