A branch of the Navy League was formed at tho Maranui School this morning, when the Rev. A. Hunt, accompanied by Mr. R. Darroch, secretary of the Navy League, paid a visit to the school. About 200 pupils from the higher standards were addressed by Mr. Hunt, who spoke of the splendid, silent, and effective work of the British Navy, both at Gallipoli and in the North Sea. The fine work of the submarines was mentioned, and the speaker then explained the significance of the Union Jack; red for sacrifice in the cause of Empire; white., showing the purity all British children should strive after; and blue, for the love of honour, which was a necessary qualification for a good Empire. As a result of the address all the children present expressed their willingness to become members of the Navy Le*gu?.
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Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 99, 26 April 1917, Page 8
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141Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 99, 26 April 1917, Page 8
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