Sailor Boys Taught To Sing

Sailor Boys Taught to Sing.

One of the most curious institutions connected with the British navy is the office of "inspector of singing." On all training ships the boys are instructed in singing, by tutors, who receive about $50 a year for the service. On each of the ships there is a tonic sol fa class, where the boys are taught to sing patriotic airs. This ability to sing stirring music has a very enlivening and inspiring influence upon the crews, and might, in some cases, considerably frighten an enemy.