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P. E . Island Division i Has Interesting I

EARLY HISTORICAL SKETCH

'1tmsover5oyesr| gaunt; branch of the Navy League was formed in Prince Edward Island. (She man instrumental in the for- mation of the Branch at that time was Mr. Fred W. Hyndman, b. N. who previous to that date hac. ierved on the "Nile," the “Formid- able," the “Duncan", the "New- bort and on Nelson's ship the ‘Vic- tory" the latter famed for its par‘ in the battle of Trafalgar during which Nelson, received the wounds that led to his death. Out of that battle came Nelson's still famous words “England expects that every man, this day will do his duty."

After s period of activity the branch ceased to function and it wasnt until the first Great War in the year 1917 that the dlvlslun was reorganized. The late Chic!

Justice Mathicson was eiecte-i President and Mr. J. O. lslyndman Secretary-Treasurer. President ‘

Mathieson retired in the year of i922 and was succeeded by Mr. Hyndznan and for the next several years considerable activity was carried on, much to the benefit of Island boys who were later a make good in‘ following the sea as a career in. both ‘the Merchant Marine and the Royal Canadian New-

It was in 1988 that the Island branch of the Navy League of Ca.» nada. again went out of existence. Reasons at that time were the de- pression, shortage of funds and she pressure being brought to bear on governments to foster training 1n the ways of peace rather than that 0f war. How unfortunate that attitude turned out in be is seen in the rise of Hitler to power in that era and now after going through s second Great War it ls easily seen that the mainten- ance of adequate naval power will ‘be an essential factor in the safe- [Harding of world peace.

In the latte: part of JlI-Il. 1944, the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet corps Kent attended camp at Camp Buchan which proved most successful. The women’: Navy ' uxlliary of H.M.C.S. Queen Char-

tte proved to be another impor- tant factor with their many and varied activities.

That in brief is the history of The Prince Edward Island Branch pf the Navy League of Canada, It has proven its ivorth in teaching the boy his duties towards God,

Canada and help build solid (‘a-

more and more aware of the

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his country and himself; the par-

J. J. MORRIS Vice President

ants benefit for the boy immed- lately becomes more useful at home and respect for parental au- thority" becomes more noticeable and the community benefits be- cause the boy becomes alert. clean, alive to responsibilities and eager to carry out his duties.

Encourage your sons to become members of the Navy League o.

nadian citizens.

Recognize Value of Navy League’: Post-War Work

Leaders in Canada's business and professional life are becoming

value of the Navy's league's post- their formative years and its sponsor- ship of The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets.

‘Ilhis is s movement that has ss its pr‘ object the development of character‘ and good citizenship. It takes boys In the teen age group and equips them for the respon- sibilities that will be theirs as they enter young manhood and event- ually take their places as men.

It is s training that is especially 800d whether for civilian employ- ment or a career at sea. It in- spires self-confidence and re- liability. It encourages those attri- butes which iend to n successful life and frequently it discovers traits of leadership which may have been

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Sea Ballets Make Solid Citizens

Sea Cadet training refreshes s bay physically, stimulates him mentally, and quiokens him splrit~ ually.

He absorbs Ideas, is encourag- ed to form good ‘habits, learns to appreciate the goodwill of his fel- lows and to obtain co-operaticn by giving lt.

The friendships he makes are a treasure to him as s boy with the promise of richer com-panionshias in the future and his devotional exercises are s. reminder of h... dependency upon God, the Su- preme Navigator.

As he grows into young man- hood within the environment o; a Sea Cadet Corps, he gains Ill poise and dignity and by grad-la. process becomes more and more capable of assuming responsibility and giving . leadership.

“The Boy,

Community Benefit"

Does Sea Cadet training pay’! The answer is definitely "Yes” whether you enquire from the standpoint of the boy, the paren. or the community.

The boy benefits through s training directed towards teaching him his duties towards God, his country and himself, through com- pulsory medical examination-s and a two-sveek period at a summer camp.

The parents benefit, for the boy immediately becomes more useful at home and respect for parental authority becomes more notice- able. ’ I

The community benefits through a greater respect for constituted authority! his ready "Yes Sir" seg- regates the Cadet from the un- trained boy and because he is alert clean, alive to responsibilities end eager to carry out his duties. s Sea Cadet makes an Ideal em- ployee.-D. W. Gathers, Manager Nor-wood Lumber Ltd, Hamilton, Ont.

' Help Upheld a i- plicatien Today to Join The ‘Navy

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HON. VICE-PRESIDENT:

Mr. L. B. MucMiIIon, O PRESIDENT:

Mr. Justice Tweedy. VICE-PRESIDENT:

CHAIRMAN PUBLICITY1

J. A. S. Williams. SECRETARY: ‘

No. Z380 J. E. Burnett, TREASURER:

Col. Leo F. MacDonald PADRES:

Rev. L. A. Dougun.

Rev. J. T. lbbotl.

Capt r. ‘r. Peters. n native o! Charlottetown and IOn o! a Mm" Premier of Prince Edward Island. serving in the Royal Navy W" I110 second Canadian in the Second Greet War to win the VICWYII Orou.

The highest dsebref-Ion ll I8 gift of His Majesty was awarded pothumoully for Ospt. Peters wes killed in a plane crash on s "special mission" before the unnouncemen‘ was nude.

Captain Peters was snrsrded the V. C- for wading two navel cutters, the wslney end the l-fartland, in s suecidal charge against the boom guarding the harbour of Oran in North Africa during the British- Amerlcun landings there lest N0- vember.

AUDACIOUIJ ATIACI

The lie-year old Csnsdisnied the cutters through the point-blank fire of Vichy-French shore batteries to the objectives-Q Preach muss: 811d diltrvyor. 81s eIn ship, the wsiasy, rammed the bean. sunk the destroyer, Ind attacked the eruim- but was disabled by Its guns, and blllllll from stun to stun. went dawn In the harbour with the white noise nyinmimue was 21mm survives-tom bin ship

Finunce-—Mr. J. J. Morris. Sea Cadets-Captain J. J. Connolly.

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Present Organization

THE NAYY LEAGUE OF CANADA

ISLAND DIVISION January 2, I948

The Lieutenant-Governor, Hon. J. A. Bernard. The Premier, Hon. J. ‘Wolfsr Jones. The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Dr. W. J. P. Mu:-

Tlu Attorney-General, Lt-Cmdr. Hon. F. A. Large, K.C.,

The Director of Education, L. W. Show, M.A. _ The Director of Physical Fitness, Col. W. W. Reid, D.S.O.,

I. O. HYNDMAN

Campbell.

John O. Hyndmun, Esquire.

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C. F. Hine, I5 Pork Terrace. CHAIRMAN PUBLIC RELATIONS‘

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Island ‘Winner oi The V- C-

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prisoner. Later, after the French had surrendered, he was freed, only to be killed in an six-plane crash while on a "special mission."

AN INSPIR-ING STORY

In commenting on the award. st the time the Legionary Service Veteran's unagezine ssid in part:

"Every Canadian has read or heard how LieuL-Col. Charles C. Merritt of the South Saskatchewan Regiment won this wars fint Victoria Cross for Canada st Dieppe, Without detracting one lots from Colonel Merritt’: splendid gallantry The Legionary submits that the inspiring story of how Captain Frederick T. Peters of Prince Ed- wsrd Island won the second V- O. for Oeneds st Orsn should be equllly I011 knmrn by his follow- countrymen."

The hero's sled mother. widow of the lute Premier Frederick Pet- ers el this Province, passed any

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t h Just two months since I wss accorded the high honour of being elected President of the Prince Edward Island Division, The Navy League of Canada, which is affiliated with The Navy Leesue of the British Empire.

During these two months s very efficient organization, composed of citizens most interested in the wel- fue of young people, has been set committees have been appointed up and several meetings held. Sub- and all things done, necessary for the efficient operation of a Branch of the Navy League of Canada in this Province. All that remains now is to receive the whole-heart- ed co-operatlon and interest of parents of boys between tne ages of l4 and l8 years, and of course the interest and two-operation of the boys themselves.

That the boys are interested ix. the Sea Cadet movement is evi- danced by the fact that, with very little encouragement and n.‘ interest at all on the part of our citizens generally, some 40 boys have availed themselves of the facilities provided for their train- ing at the Naval Barracks, which has been made available to us through the courtesy of the com- mandlhg Officer H. M. C. s. Queen Charlotte.

The officers in charge of sea Cadet movement here are:

Chairmen-Captain J. J. Con- uolly.

Commanding Officer - Lieut. l. N. Kenny.

Executive -Lieut. J. R. Morris. Training ~ Ueut. C. Graham. Sports - Lleut. J. Cullen. Band-Lieut. J. Smailwood. Accountant — Lieut. T. Grant. Instructor - Mr. Marl Cuming.

Padres -Rev. J. T. fbbott, Rev. l-‘r. Dougan.

The syllabus of training us laid down consists of the following:

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Seamanship

Knots and splices; bends hitches; boat work. parts ol ship; scamanship terms, etc.

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Gunnery

Marks of respect; salutes; squad and rifle drill; rifle shooting. ceremonial drill; traditions of tin service. .

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Sports snd recreation; softball; hockey; basket ball; wrestling and boxing; swimming and all organ- ized sports and recreational traili- lng; leather work, handicrafts.

A Message By The

BAND

Calls, salutes, marches, care of band equipment. __ The Bea Cadets meet every Pri- day night for 1 l-i hours’ train-

JUSTICE G. J. TWEEDY President

in; which is carried out in various organized classes. Outside the regu- lar naval training, lectures are giv- en on various subiects by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. the Charlottetown Pollccn the Padres, executives of busines- ses in the city and other citizens interested in young people.

A l4 day camp is held each yea." in the Maritime Area. This yea" II uiiii be held at Herman's Island -one of the beauty spots of the lvlarltimes - admirably arranged for camping purposes. This camp Is run by the R. C. N. which pro- vides capable instructors and Ne- val. physical, recreational‘ usin- ing and boys‘ work. This yea.- a ship will be available to take '.I the boys who attend camp on s

THE SEA CADET PROMISE

"l solemnly promise to llv: up to the motto of the Sea Cadet Corps, namely: For God. for the King, and for . the Empire: Ind further D10- mlse. as far as I am able, never to allow anyone to say anything against my King I or Country."

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President weekend cruise. Even rum, . provided to leek sfiu the health of the boys and to teach than good citisenship and preps: m. in].

The Navy League of course p". vides many other facilities for my. vice, but in this Province it ls the See Cadet movement which m. nlshes the [Retest activity.

I know of no other organization of its kind which has as envisbli s record u The Navy Lug“; ,1 Csnsds in sponsoring, u it h“ since i011. the Navy 1.9mm 5n Cadet movement, now known u the Royal Canadian Ses Cum

5°11»- The Nsvy League has prov. en that, given the opportunity, ti" Royal Canadian Bea Cadet com; oen make men out of boys m; bring the untried possibilities the pmven reality.

First, the boy is dressed in up

finest uniform in the world, s uniform steeped in tradition and hbnour. Bela taught to respect the uniform snd what it stench for. It feschee him the first lg. son of good citizenship Aaltnfui. nese to ideals.

Next, it um m boy u. the

srts of the sea- s training that will stand him in good stead if the job of making s uvln; u In? WBIII 9f life. But more im- portant than that, it I/GEC-IES hiq and instills into his makeup as inherent respect for authority. H1. soon realizes the advantages a co-ordinated effort and the ntcu- sity of discipline. think and act in unison for hu own good and the good of others

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He is constantly under the sup!

ervision of men who have no oth- er end in view but to make a boy --a possibility -e bundle of con- centrated T. N. T., into a real man.

I have no hesitation therefore

in suggesting that such s. move- ment should receive the hearted support of every thmght- fu_l man or woman. trained under the R. C. S. c. C. today will be better able tomorrow to fit themselves into the structure of a world st peace and if ever the time comes again, they be better fitted to “go dow. to the sea in ships" and better able to defend the rights of God and country.

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