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Jet. 17,1917. Doings of the Y. M. C. A. at Camp Hancock AMATEUR NIGHT GREAT SUCCESS Corporal Bracken Clever Clog- Dancer. Fine Talent Develop ed. French Classes Started. Augusta Entertainers Please Men. (Serving the First Pennsylvania Cavalry, Third Pennsylvania Infantry, Sixth Pennsylvania Infantry.) BUILDING NO. 78 BUILDING SECRETARY—RaIph A. Tracy. RELIGIOUS SECRETARY John Har vey Lee. x EDUCATIONAL SECRETARY Fred erick V. Geier. SOCIAL SECRETARY Frederick B. Heitkamp. PHYSICAL DIRECTOR Albert H. Marvill. Pay day, with all of its joy for the enlisted men, has meant greater work for the force at Building 78 and as a result the sending of the money back home in the form of express money or ders has been the one objective during the Rast week. Handicapped as we were by the loss of part of our force for the time being, the results were most gratifying. The regular program for the week was one of the best so far arranged. Capt. J. Rice Smith opened the week with a most sincere and witty address to the men in which the fellows came to know the loyalty and deep love the South bears towards the Pennsylvania men. If the captain could have his way he would have the regiment mess ing with him and the cooks would have an easy life. The Augusta entertainers, under the direction of Mrs. Battey, have continued to please the men with their recita tions. songs and selections. We always have a good attendance on Tuesday night. As the camp decided to economize on the lights Wednesday night at about seven in thR evening, we were forced to postpone our movies until Thurs day at ■which time a goodly number gathered around the screen for the evening. Friday was the big night amateur night, with all of the usual features, barring the vegetables, as w'e needed them for Sunday mess, was with us in the form of ten acts. That is to say, we had ten acts finally but four of them feli through beforehand and had to go to the hospital. Corporal Brack en of Company G was the attraction of the evening with his clog dancing in a comical coon make-up. Credit is due to Privateßurkhardt , of Troop D, who assisted him, as well as Private Bod domer, of Troop D, with his splendid cornet solos. Then there was Bisi, of Troop T, who just went over the ivories as if he were gathering in pay checks. Trainer Troop H, kept the boys singing after having favored them with two tenor solors. Gibbon of Troop G brought down the house in his impersonation of a fellow at the mvies. Zeigler, of Troop C, gave the favorite “Shooting of Dan McGrew,” which was well received. All in all, a good evening was had and from the talent that we unearthed we shall be able to have at least one amateur night a week for some time to come. In the physical department things are going along in great shape. A complete baseball schedule has been worked out and the final champion ship between Troop L and A, showed a great interest and keen rivalry. Volley ball has been in many of the company streets and over a hundred games were played this past week. French classes are being organized and the men seem eager to get what they can of the language before they go over. A class has been organized for the officers as well. With the return of Dr. Lee, the re ligious work has taken an added im petus and Bible classes will be formed in the companies this week. Regiment al service for the First Cavalry was held in the new building Sunday. As soon as we have the lights, we shall go into our new quarters perma nently, when we shall have all depart ments going in full swung. OFFICIAL RECRUITING SONG “What is entitled ‘official recruiting song' has the following lines: It’s your country, it’s my country; With millions of real fighting men. It’s your duty and my duty To speak with the sword, not the pen. If Washington were living today, With sword in hand he’d stand up and say: ‘For your country, and my country, I’il do it all over again-’ “It m y be very good poetry, but the sentiment is beyond dispute.” mN C H A NET CAMP REV. REID DICKSON GOES TO FRANCE Popular Religious Director Left Camp Hancock Monday to Do Y. M. C. A. Work With French Army. Negro Boys Entertain, BUILDING NO. 76 BUILDING SECRETARY—W. C. Tim mons, New York City. RELIGIOUS DIRECTOR—R. S. Dickson, Lewistown, Pa. PHYSICAL DIRECTOR—B. C. Curry, Punxsutawney, Pa. EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR—J. Camp bell Brandon, Butler. Pa. CHORUS DIRECTOR—A. L. Tebbs, Day ton, O. ASSISTANT SECRETARY—M. F. Haus mann, Erie, Pa. Our week has been one of various ac tivities: Monday night we had a crowd of young negro boys give an entertain ment which the soldiers enjoyed im mensely. The performers too were pleased with the generosity of the sol diers, (it was pay-day), and requested an early return engagement. By laying special wires d»e were able to give our motion picture shows Tuesday and Friday in the new building. The soldiers are just as anxious as the secre taries to see it completed. The car penters have almost completed their work and the electricians promise us light this week. By special arrangement our building is to have a veranda on the west side overlooking the drill grounds. From this front of vantage one can watch the soldiers drill or see the games on the grounds nearby. The secretaries are now occupying their quarters in the new buiuing. Our program Wednesday evening by Augusta talent, under the direction of Mrs. Brand, was one of special interest to the soldiers. Among other musical numbers was one by a small girl dressed in patriotic colors. Her stirring songs caught the soldiers’ fancy- A stringed quartet from the Military Police Head quarters made its first appearance and was well received. Saturday evening our physical director staged the first of a series of boxing matches. There were three interesting bouts by men from the 112th. Sam Berarde of the 112th would like to meet any wrestler in the division weigh ing 150 lbs. Arrangements should be made with Bell or Paris, Co. I, 112th. Teams for basketball and football are being organized to prepare for regimental league race that promises to outdo the world's series for interest and enthusi asm. Company B, 112th, has received fine looking new football uniforms from Mead ville, Pa. This week will be a continuous moving day. The old 18th, now the 111th, will receive 1,736 men and 31 officers from the 6th. The old 10th, now the 110th, and the old 16th, now the 112th, will each receive a similar number from disbanding regiments. This will increase our brig ade to over 10,000 men. A quartet composed Lieut. McCluskey, Surra, Tebbs and Hause sang at the regi mental service Sunday morning. Since the trenches have been dug and camouflage spread about, it is difficult walking at night near our building. One of our secretaries, after a recent experi ence, thinks he knows what they mean when they say, “over the top.” The men who were running the “old army game” in the woods near the path on the way to town, found out that the army didn’t approve of gambling. These men, soldiers from one of the regiments nearby, were arrested and marched off to the guard-house a day or two ago, much to their surprise and disappoint ment. They had however reaped a harvest from the soldiers around pay-day. Perhaps that is why men were so anx ious to get money orders to send home. It is a common expression that if the money doesn’t go home the first day it doesn’t go at all. Our religious work director, Rev. Reid S. Dickson, of Lewistown, Pa., spent the week in New Yo.rk. As a result of a conference there with members of the War Work Council, Mr. Dickson will soon sail for France to engage in association work there. In the short time he has been here Mr. Dickson has opened many promising fields of activity. He has made many warm personal friends among the officers and men who will learn with regret of his early departure from camp. This Week’s Program. Wednesday—Augusta entertainers, Mrs. Brand, patroness. Thursday—Mel Trotter and Male Quar tette. Friday—Motion pictures. Saturday—Dr. A, M. Trawick, on “Sex Hygiene.” Sunday, 11 a. m.—Dedication of build ing; 7:30, Dr. A. M. Trawick. Monday—Benj. Scovell, the man from the Trenches. Tuesday—Motion pictures. SOLDIERS SEND HOME NEARLY SIO,OOO Express Money Orders Very Popular. Physical Director Tyson Arrives at No. 79. Building Almost Finished. Mel Trotter Coming Friday. On Wrightsboro Road, at western end of camp, serving the First and Four regiments. BUILDING NO. 79 BUILDING SECRETARY William Mil ton Hess, New York City. RELIGIOUS WORK DIRECTOR —A. B. Curry. Jr., New York City. EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR J. Edgar Trobyn, Altoona. PHYSICAL DIRECTOR George R. Tyson, Philadelphia. ASSISTANT SECRETARY J. R. Dox son, Baltimore, Md. ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY— Frank Hean, Harrisburg. Building No. 79 had a rushing busi ness in express money orders this week. It was pay day for the men of the Fourth Infantry and the event had been foreseen by the Y. M. C. A. secre taries. Announcements were made at every gathering and bulletins posted, urging the men to save tneir money by buying Southern Express money orders. The campaign proved fur more successful than expected. So great was the rush on the part of the men that the first allotment of three books was exhausted in less than two days and it was impossible to se cure more books from the company’s office in Augusta. On Thursday, the books were secured and up to Sunday night the soldiers had left with the Y. M. C. A. the amazing sum of SIO,OOO. In addition to this, many men sent money home in registered letters, so tthat the total of savings among the men of the Fourth was highly com mendable. It was a great starter for the thrift campaign of the Y. M. C. A. During the week, it is estimated con servatively that 4,550 men enjoyed the privileges. A total of approximately 3,100 letters were written. In fact, the outgoing mail has been tremendous. One day last week, no less than eight sacks of mail were dispatched to the post office. Twenty-three testaments were giv en out and a pledge given by each re cipient that he would read it rgularly. There were two visits to the sick. Five hundred men attended the Fourth Regimental service Sunday morning, held in the new building. Mrs. J. R. Doxzon sang two solos very impres sively. At the Sunday night song ser vice there were 125 men present and the new song books were used for the first time. Rev. Dr. Hess delivered a forceful sermon. On Wednesday night about 100 men were present, ev en though the lights went out. Rev. William Berg, of Philadelphia, made the address. George R. Tyson, of Philadelphia, gladdened the hearts of the force on Saturday morning, when he reported to assume the duties of physical direc tor. Mr. Tyson had been at Camp Greene, Charlotte, for a month, and his eexperience there will lend to his effi ciency. He is a graduate of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania and has been a teacher in the Philadelphia public schools. He has been playground di reector in Philadelphia for the past four years. During the week, seven base ball and three football games, were played, for which thee Y. M. C. A. loaned the equipment. Since beginning work in the tent, there has been a total attendance of more than 20,000 men. Temporary electric lights were in stalled in the building on Monday. Sleeping quarters have been provided for the secretaries in the building and the force is as happy as John D when he stops at the Bon Air. Thanks are extended to Chaplain Futcher and the First Regiment Band for a delightful concert on Friday night. Captain Futcher graciously graciously waived his own program so the men who frequent the Y. M. C. A. might have a treat. Motion pictures have made a big hit. The pictures have been excellent and the comments of the soldiers are as interesting as the film itself. They are being given outdoors, and fully 1,000 men gather for the rnoviees eveery Monday and Thursday night. The concert by the Augusta enter tainers under the direction of Mrs. J. P. Mulherin was one of the most en joyable of the series. The program was given in part by soldiers in Camp Hancock. Private Pope, of the Artil lery,, and a sextette from Co. D. Engi neers, scoored a great succeess, par ticularly “Shorty" Duff in his parodies. Colonel Shannon and staff were The cloneel Shannon Shanon and staff were present and enjoyed the grogram greatly. Secretary Curry has returned from a brief visit with his family in Mem phis, Tenn. The educational secretary escorted fifteen soldiers to Aikn Baptist church on Sunday. Dinner and entertainment were provided in the homes of the members, and the men report a fine ime. Some of them expect to visit oft en as a result. There are some vry en gaging young women in Aiken. This Week's Program. Wednesday—A. M. Travick, on “sex hygiene.” Thursday- Motion pictures. Friday—Mel Trotter, of the Water Street Mission, New York City. Saturday—Sing-song and amateur night. Sunday—Song service at 7:30. - Monday—Motion pictures, Tuesday—Augusta entertainers. sixteOTclasses BEGIN FRENCH More Than 200 Testaments Distributed. Bible Class on Saturday Night. Landis In augurates "War Horse” Game BUILDIMTnO. 77 BUILDING SECRETARY—R. P. Zebley, Camden, N- J. RELIGIOUS DIRECTOR—WiIIiam Berg, Philadelphia. PHYSICAL DIRECTOR—E. H. Landis, Dayton, O. EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR —W. K. Warfield, Rockville, Md. ASSISTANT SECRETARY—F. R. Hean, Harrisburg, Pa. ASSISTANT SECRETARY—W. E. Grif fin. The past week has been for us a very delightful one. Not only has it brought to us the inauguration of Bible and French classes in the Engineers but each day has seen rapid strides toward the completion of our building and future home. Although our present quarters are very handy, we feel the men and our selves will greatly appreciate our new building when completed. The outstanding feature of the past week has been the large distribution of Testaments from the desk. Over two hun dred men called for the same,' promising to make personal use of them. With the co-operation of the chaplain, Bible study classes were started on Saturday night in the Engineers. The attendance was small but we feel that a great work will be done in this program. Last Thursday our athletic director, E. H. Landis, was very busy guiding the play of a large number of the boys, near ly the entire regiment of officers and men. “War horse” proved to be the most popular affair. Co. A, Engineers has a pair of very efficient ones. “Parley voo!” reigned supreme last Monday night. Sixteen enlisted men’s classes led by fellow soldiers were large ly attended. Co. E, Engineers led with 51, the largest number present for any one company. Several other companies were close to this mark. Last Sunday afternoon a week ago, we had a very in spiring address by Dr. Jenkins of Augus ta. The men were delighted with his speech and are looking forward to his next visit. This Week's Program. Wednesday—Religious meeting and W- A Rogers. Thursday—Motion pictures. Friday—Dr. A. M- Trawick on “Sex Hygiene.” Saturday—Benjamin Scovell, entertainer from the trenches. Sunday—Dr. A. M. Trawick at 3'30 Religious service at 7:30. Monday—Motion pictures. French classes with Engineers. Tuesday—Regimental stunt, “Old Black Joe” evening. SECRETARYENLISTS IN ARTILLERY L. H. Richardson, Princeton Man and Organist at Univer sity, Resigns from Y. M. C. A. Fine Program Promised for This Week. BUILDIAkTnO. 75 (Serving Artillery Brigade, Ammunition Train, Ambulance Carps, Field Hospital, Motor Truck Companies and Field Ba kery.) BUILDING SECRETARY—R. A. Spahr, SeWickley, Pa. RELIGIOUS DIRECTOR—W. J. Miller, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa. ■'■ (Continued on page eleven) Page 3 I ga JU i I P4W 1 I * V Cl lit » i