24 July, 1938 
Shellback Dinner celebrating the approach of the U. S. 3. HOUSTON 
into the Royal Domain of Neptune-Rex. 
HONORING THE SENIOR SHELLBACK OR THE U. S. NAVY 
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS 
1. Blessing by a Pollywog Imposter. 
2. Shellback Executive Officer make introductory remarks and 
introduces the Shellback Toastmaster. (Colonel Watson). 
3. 
Pollywog) 
Shellback Toas tut s t e r 
recognition. 
gives the Pollywog Harangue r, 
(Senior 
4. The Pollywog Haranguer will insist on "no dull moments"' 
w r ith suitable lubberly exhibits. These dilly dallying sea lawyers, 
have proposed the following empositions on a Shellback’s peace of 
mind. 
Prayer by Lubberly Chaplain. 
Royal Nursuree Ballad. 
Pollywog ’ s Prayer. 
Landlubber's Gallagher and Shean. 
Pollywog Scientist. ‘ - ,, 
Pollywog music insulting the tune of Solomon Levi. 
Sand-crab Ballad reportedly to the tune of "Bei Mir 
Bist Du Schon". 
Beach Combers Quartet. 
A sea lawyer’s try at oratory. 
More lubberly croaking reportedly available. 
Note received from the Raging Main 
Neptunus Rex insists that Pollywogs present their nefarious 
attempts at wit in the manner most likely to command the respect of 
Shellbacks. 
Fifteen minutes before the scheduled arrival of Davy Jones. 
5. The Shellback Toastmaster will require Pollywog Haranguer 
to bring his lowly Pollywogs to perfect silence for Shellback words 
of ordinary wisdom by:- 
(a) Shellback Toastmaster. 
(b) Shellback Kelly. 
(c) Shellback Ageton. 
(d) Shellback Holbrook. 
6. Introduction of Senior Shellback of the United slates 
Navy by Shellback Toastmaster. 
7. Extraordinary words of wisdom to Salty Shellbacks and to 
lowly Pollywogs by Senior Shellback. 
SHELLBACK COMMITTEE 
