Officers and men of the USS.
Augusta, flagship of the U.S. Asíatie Fleet, were at home yesterday to the local American Community on the Occasion of the U.S. Navy Day.
October 27, anniversary of the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, was set aside by presidential proclamation for the purpose of acquainting the civilian population with the Navy and is observed by all the units of the U.S. Navy wherever they are. In the States it is marked by numerous receptions and festivals while Jabread the Navy hold a traditional reception for civilians. Although officially the reception aboard the US. warships in harbour is the only formal function of the day, and the daily routines were not affected by the occasion, the day was marked by a number of private parties which were arranged for the later part of the afternoon.
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