The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-02-26

aid to accident cases, assist at surgi-
cal operations, care for medical stores
and even compound medicine. Such
education, obtained largely by actual
experience, fits men for useful occu-
patton in civil life.
Consider next the Navy wireless
school. Nothing has emphasized the
importance of radio as the disclosures
made since the armistice of the devel-
opment attained in this science dur
ing the war. In this school a man stu
dies electrical wiring, automobile
lighting, telegraphy, telephony, engi-
neering and allied subjects. If a man
takes interest in his school work, a
great field is open to him which will
give him unlimited opportunity for
knowledge and promotion, either in
the service or in civil life. Some of
the greatest scientists of the age were
engaged in radio work during the war
and recognized the great possibilities
for advancement in this science. And
they are bending every effort towards
its development.
A large number of competent en-
listed men in mechinical ratings are
required on board modern ships. Thus,
in the mechanical schools, men are
trained to be blacksmiths, molders,
carpenters mates, Shipwights and
painters.
The sailors are also trained to be-
come cooks and commissary stewards.
And besides these trades schools of
the Navy regular schools, where the
common school subjecs are taught,
are maintained.
But more important yet than the
trade schools of the Navy, is the ex-
perience of people and places which
sailors obtain. Our ships traverse the
seven seas of the world; this gives
opportunity for travel and sight-see-
ing that cannot be equaled under any
other circumstances. Besides many
stations along both coasts of the
United States, the Navy owns and
operates modern stations in many
strange and distant lands. As re-
suit there is no question that service
in the Navy has a broadening effect
through contact with many places and
many people. And no. matter how
proud we may be Of our town, our
country or our state, we must admit
that knowledge of new places and
making of new friends is good thing.
Another great value Of service in
the Navy is that men are thoroughly
tested. The law of the Navy says that
the men who come to her must be
strong and noble. No weaklings are
wanted in the Navy, unless they are
capable of being made strong there.
The hard work (for there is hard
work to be done) the trials and other
tests develop a strong character, and
an elert mind. It teaches the mind to
think of service to others, not as a
duty, but as privilege of our citizen
ship.
Just one other point concerning
Naval training must be stressed. Our
great country, because of its great
size and diversified interests, is in
danger of two things: Glass feeling
and sectionalism. Government service,
and Naval service in particular, does
more to smooth out the lines of Sec
tionalism than any other, and more
than any other teaches the true kind
of equality we need-the quality that
gives every individual chance and
recognizes individual endeavor. Tied
up with this is the question of disci-
pline, not mere blind submission to an
autocratic system, but the carrying
out of orders that make for the good
Of every man on the ship.
An enlistment in the Navy gives one
chance at the education of travel. The
mind is quickened by contact with
new people, new places, and new ways
of doing things. Trade schools develop
you in many ways. There is work to
be done and one is taught to do it
we'll. On board a ship man is always
learning. If you would like ITO go
down to the seas in ships" if you
would Give and learn" if you would
take the kinks out of your imagina-
ton; if you would love to know the
taste Of the salty breeze and to learn
new lands-then join the Navy. You