THE SAILORS MEDAL.

Kumara Times, Issue 667, 16 November 1878, Page 2

THE SAILORS MEDAL.

To the social reformers who take an interest in the rising masculine generation, the following paragraph from the London correspondence of the-Argivs fur .i-h< s a hint which might be acted upon with advantage in our public and private schools :—lt will-tie gratifying go Cousin Jonathan that the- Queeu's gold medal for the encouragement of boys to admire and maintain the qualities which will make the finest sailor, has lieeu awarded—on 'board the Worcester training ship—to an American lad. The qualities necessary to gain the prize are—" cheerful submission to superiors, self-respect and independence of character kindness and protection, to the work, readiness to forgive an offence, and above all, fearless devotion to duty, and unflinching truthfulness." It is fortunate for this boy that' he is not to return to America, for he would certainly be lynched. Medals for special subjects are given in many schools, and a medal of this kind is one that could with advantage be added to the list. It would tend to develbpe a manly spirit in boys, and keep down the increasing larrikinisui of Colonial towns.