The Washington critic., 1888-01-07

which he marks his name 90 all the
articles given him. At first they are
taught to keep their clothing and bed.
ding neat and clean, and are also
compelled TO bathe themselves quite
frequently. They are then instructed
i'll knotting and splicing ropes, and in
sewing on canvas, the names of the
various parts of the ship and of all the
ropes and spars. They are then in
structed in marching and in the elc-
mentary duties Of q soldier. For half
an hour every day they arc instructed
by the chaplain on subjects of general
information. All are required to attend
prayer every morning and divine SER
vice on Sunday. The religious SER
vices held on board the ship are those
of the Episcopal Church, and John S.
Wallace is the chaplain. The services
on Sunday are largely composed of
singing, of which the boys are very
fond, and in which they are also very
proficient. The services on Sunday
are often largely attended by strang-
ers, who come there for the sole pur-
pose of hearing the boys sing. Pull
for the Shore is their favorite hymn,
and they sing il with such vigor that
1t is heard a great distance. Miss
Bessie Clark presides at the organ and
leads the singing"
"What rules are they subjected to
in order to preserve discipline?"
'"They must obey all orders prompt
ly, whether coming from an officer
petty officer, marine on duty or boy
petty officer. After an order has been
complied with, and injustice has been
done to q boy, he can report to the
executive officer, who will immedi-
ately investigate the case. Officers
are to be saluted whenever met by
standing at attention, hand by the
side and facing the officer, and when
an officer comes near the hand will be
raised to the cap and then dropped to
the side, remaining ut attention until
the officer has passed by This will
be observed if the officer is in uni
form or IN citizens clothes, and
whether he is on board ship or on
shore. When speaking to or when
spoken to by an officer, they must
salute him, stand erect with their
hands by the side and look
him in the face. Buying, sell
ing, lending or borrowing cloth
ing, bedding or small stores
is strictly prohibited. Selling or de-
stroying clothing while in debt to the
Government is to all intents and pur-
poses considered to be thieving, and
will be punished accordingly. Swear
ing or the use of obscene Ian
guage will not be tolerated. The use
of tobacco is also strictly prohibited.
The chances for their advancement
and special privileges depend upon
their department, good conduct, pro-
ficiency and attention to their duty.
As soon as we get twenty boys suf-
ficiently instructed they are transfer
red to the training ship New Hamp-
shire, which lies at Newport, r. l.,
where they receive further instruc-
ton. They remain on the New
Hampshire six months, during which
time they are drilled at Coasters Har-
Dor Island, the headquarters of the
training system in this country. After
being thoroughly drilled and made fa-
milar with the use of guns and other
elementary duties of their profession,
they are sent to the training ships
and go on cruise, generally to Eu-
rope. After returning from cruise
they are sent to the regular men-of-
war, where they serve until they are
21."
There are three training ships-the
Saratoga, jamestown and Portsmouth
all of which are constantly on a
cruise. Besides these there are five
receiving ships, namely: the New
Hampshire, stationed at Coasters Har-
Dor Island, near Newport, II. l.; the
Wabash, i'll Boston Harbor; the st.
Louis, at League Island, Pa. the Dale,
Washington, d. c., and the Mime
sofa, at New York.