TRAFALGAR DAY.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1883, 17 October 1913, Page 6

TRAFALGAR DAY.

OIROULAR TO SCHOOLMASTERS. Tho following circular letter has been;! forwarded to the headmasters of Wei-' lington schools by Mr, C. W. Palmer! (secrotary of tho local branch of thai Navy League):— . , "Wo would remind you that Tuesday ) next is tlio anniversary of the Battlo of!" Trafalgar, fought 108 years ago. As in previous years it is desired that special) reference should be made at the schools, as to tho results of Nelson's great vicjj tory: (1) In savins the Motherland' from invasion and ensuring the, peaca. and freedom of tho seas of tho world.> (2) That it is due to the self-dcnialS and devotion to duty of Lord Nelson.:' and our forefathers that wo aiow enjoy/ security and prosperity under tho pro- 1 tection of tho union Jack. (3) That wor-* ourselves must be prepared to show] this same spirit, of determination andi self-denial if wo intend to do our sharo\ in the maintenance of the Imperial Navy, and thus retain the heritage of > sea power which is tho essence of national existence. (4) That an aIW powerful navy is the only meanß cfry protecting tho Empire's oversea trade,,' Now Zealand's share of which amovuitslf to over £44,000,000. _ i "Tho exact form of ' celebrating _ tli« daV is left to tho discretion of indk\ vidual head teachers, but it is suggests ed that a short address (on tho above) should bo mado to the children either bv yourself or a member of thej School. Committee, Dhat' tho flag bot, saluted, and patriotic songs bo «ung*l This is written with tho full approval of tlio Education Board. The chairman, of the Headmasters' Association had also been , consulted, mid he commends tho siiggestion that. Trafalgar* anniversary should bo suitably nised at tlio schools."