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...member of the cruise commended the general attitude of the volunteers, who though they could not be punished except by being dismissed from the cruise, observed almost perfect discipline. Although the volunteers knew little of the war game, they learned enough seamanship to feel perfectly at home on a battleship. "The cruise was very well managed," he said, "especially in view of the fact that it was the first of its kind. The food was good, and the regulars, who were exceedingly gentlemanly, rendered us no small service by their advice and instruction in the details of seamanship...
...recent order, the battleship Kearsarge has been assigned for the Boston recruits of the Naval Training Cruise and the battleships Maine and Kentucky for those from New York. Battleships will also start from Portland, Me., Newport, R. I., Philadelphia, Pa., Norfolk, Va., and Charlestown, S. C. During the first week ships will cruise individually, and the recruits will be taught the rudiments of sailor-craft. During the second week the various ships will come together and participate in the Atlantic Fleet's War Game. This will offer an unparalleled opportunity of learning the actual battle formations and tactics...
...been decided that wherever possible all men from one college will be grouped on the same battleship, and in the same division. This makes it possible for men from the University to be assigned together...
...exhibition in the new buildings, showing the progress in sciences and applied arts during the past fifty years. An unusual feature will be the demonstration of the great number of branches of science and applied knowledge necessary for the completion of a huge undertaking like a modern skyscraper or battleship. There will be diagrams showing the technical knowledge necessary for the construction of each part. Early models of the telephone, telegraph, and other important inventions will be shown, and with each will be given the part played by Technology in its perfection...
...Navy Day" will be celebrated at the Charlestown Navy Yard on Saturday, when visitors will be admitted from 10 o'clock until 6.30. The special attractions will include submarine runs, torpedo runs, exhibition drills, baseball games, dancing on the battleships, "man overboard," battleship turrets in action, music and speeches. The price of admittance will be 25 cents...