3. After the official reception the royal ceremonies of initiation will begin.
4. All ceremonies will be conducted in an orderly manner, in keeping with the time honored traditions of the Naval Service.
E. W. Eberle
Lieutenant-Commander, U. S. Navy,
Executive Officer.
Approved:
R. Wainwright
Captain U. S. Navy,
Commanding.
At a general muster of the crew that Sunday morning each man who had not crossed the line—and a complete list had been prepared of them—received this subpoena as he was dismissed from the deck:
You Landlubber, Pollywog and Sea Lawyer: You are hereby notified that the good ship Louisiana, on which you are serving, will to-morrow enter the domain of which I am the ruler. As no landlubber, pollywog or sea lawyer can enter my domain or become one of my royal subjects unless he undergoes the initiation as prescribed by me, you will when the ceremonies commence present yourself for the initiation, and if you show that you are worthy you will become a member of my royal realm and be subject to my orders in all seas on which you may be.
If you do not present yourself for this initiation and I am required to despatch members of my staff to bring you before me by force I will deal severely with you.