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iX.I 17,1917.
7,000 MEN IN
Y. M. C. A. SPORTS
Camp Physical Director Flem
ing Presents Interesting Sur
vey of Week’s Athletic Acti
vities.
Camp Physical Director Fleming re
ports a busy week among the men of
the various units. In addition to the
regular recreative sports, several of
the physical directors have been called
upon -to conduct the setting-up exer
cises. Competitive sports have been
arranged in a number of regiments and
the total number of men engaged
amounts to more than 7,000. In ad
dition to the men engaged, nearly 7,500
men witnessed the sports, providing
clean, healthy diversion oi the soldiers
at Camp Hancock. The report in de
tail is as folows:
No. of No. of
Men. Spectators
Setting up drills 14 1626 500
Baseball 23 465 2300
Football .. ... 11 297 1850
Soccer 11 305 1250
Basket Ball ... 13 156 280
Volley Ball .. .112 1425 665
Boxing 4 6 250
Quoits 32 84 30
Games 14 2280 350
Committee ... 4 12
Total 230 7258 7475
MOTOR TRUCK CO. HIKING.
Co. No. 6. Motor Supply Train, began
a three-day hike on Monday under com
mand of Lieut. .1. J. Ficrstone. The
hike will end on Wednesday. Fifty
three enlisted men are on the march,
accompanied by one motor truck carrying
the necessary amount of rations. The
men traveled in a westerly direction.
SOLDIERS ENJOY DANCING.
The officers of the Eighth Infantry had
a delightful dinner and dance at Aiken
on Saturday night. Aiken's fairest as
sembled for the occasion and the event
was a great success. The dance was
given on the stage of the Opera house.
Motor Supply Co. No. 3 gave a dance
at the Armory on Monday night. Several
ladies of the Soldiers' Relief Association
chaperoned the affair.
Last night. Company E, Engineers,
gave the second dance at the Albion ho
tel and a number of officers were pres
ent.
BOLYARD’S
BARBER
SHOP
221 Bth St.
A modern shop
with 12 experi
enced Barbers
and efficient ser
vice.
Located on Jack
son street, below
Genesta Hotel.
No advance in
prices.
Open until 9 ev
ery evening and
until 11:30 on
Saturdays.
Expert Manicur
ing.
You would en
joy being worked
on here.
iRENCH AND CAMP
Parade of Pennsylvanians
Thrills Augusta Citizens
(Continued from page one)
flag raising occurred. Barrett Plaza,
one of Augusta’s beauty spots, was
jammed with people. The weather ob
servatory on top of the Federal build
ing, the roof of the Union Station, the
top of the Plaza Hotel and the resi
denc nearby were black with people,
all anxious to witness and hear the
Band assisted in the singing of the
community songs, led by Mr. Teffs,
and the reviewing stand included the
reception committee, the reviewing of
ficers and many representative peo
ple of the city. Hon. William H. Bar
rett, chairman of the flag-raising
committee, presided during the cere
monies and welcomed the Pennsyl
vania troops. Response was made by
Major Cleon N. Berntheizel, judge ad
vocate of the 28th Division.
The flag was presented by Major
Black and accepted by Mayor Little
ton, while the principal address was
made by Major General Duvall.
While the bugler sounded the colors,
Old Glory was raised slowly to the top
of the pole by the Girl Scouts, who
formed in hollow square in the center
of the plaza. Before the flag had
reached the top, the sight moveed one
of the southerners to give a yell and
soon the cry was taken up by ooher.
The plaza resounded with the cheers
of the spectators.
The Orations.
Space does not permit us to print the
addresses given by Major J. C. C.
Black, a distinguished Augusta ora
tor, Mayor Littleton and General Du
vall. The loftiest sentiments were ex
pressed by each and keen enthus
iasm was aroused by their patriotic ar
dor. At the close of General Duvall’s
spleendid address, the benediction was
pronounced by the Rev. Mr. Whit
ney.
Reception and Dance.
A public reception was given to the
officers of the 28th Division at the
Armory in the evening and fully 500
were present from Camp Hancock,
while the elite of Augusta assisted in
entertaining. The reception and dance
was a great success. All the generals
and their staffs were present. A delic
ious buffet supper was served at 10
o’clock and punch served by a bevy of
charming young womeen, addeed re
freshment. All the officers were loud
in praise of the cordiality and hospi
tality of the Augustans.
CLARK DEFEATS
KNOCKOUT SAMSON
In a fast ten-round affair, Jackie
Clark, of Allentown, a member of Co.
B, 4th Infantry, defeated Knockout
Sampson, of Philadelphia, a member
of Co. B, 4th Infantry, last Saturday
afternoon in the Camp Amusement
Company tent on Broad Strete, Augus
ta. Fully 1,500 persons were, present,
including Mayor L.ttleton and other
city officials. Sampson was outclass
ed and only his strength and gameness
saved him from being knocked out.
Three outher bouts were fought as pre
liminaries to the main battle. Billy
Welsh, of Philadelphia, refereed the
contests.
SECRETARY ENLISTS.
After faithful service as educational
secretary at Association Building No. 75,
Mr. Lee H. Richardson, has enlisted • in
the artillery. This step was not taken
hastily but a thorough consideration of
the country’s need induced a conscien
cious belief that, his duty led him into
the army. The following morning found
him engaged in intensive drill but we are
sure that in his leisure moments he will
still give faithful service to the Young
Men’s Christian Association. Mr. Rich
ardson is the son of a minister, a stu
dent at Princeton University. He would
have graduated this year if he had not
joined the army. For the past two years
he was organist at Princeton.
MONEY - ORDERS?'’
After a long delay, enough money or
ders were secured from the Southern Ex
press Company to begin a much needed
service for the men. The proof of the
need lies not only in the great increase
of the amount of postoffice money orders
sold at Augusta, but also in the fact that
the Y. M. C. A. at Camp Hancock in
less than one week sold money orders to
the amount of $35,000. In two of the
tents during the busy time of the evening,
as many as three secretaries were writ
ing money orders at one time. Os course
this was immediately after pay-day.
Some money was sent to dependents.
Some was sent to savings institutions.
Anyhow the crap games, poker, and other
gambling games will suffer to a degree
because this money is out of immediate
reach.
This is only one item in the program
of the Thrift Campaign of the Associa
tion which is mentioned elsewhere of this
number.
SA LOON BAR PROMOTED.
A fine mahogany bar recently taken
from a saloon in Augusta has been pur
chased by Lieutenant Fisher of Ambu
lance Corps No. 1, for the canteen of
that corps. They say that bar fixtures
can be bought very cheaply in Georgia
at the present time. It is certain that
this one is in a “durned sight better bus
iness” now than ever before. To be sure,
some of the men miss the brass foot rail.
Why does not Pennsylvania follow the
good example of the Southern States and
prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors?
CA K E~~ WALK AT~BAKERY.
On Friday night, the men of the Field
Bakery will set aside all thoughts of
bread and pie-making and will go a step
higher, by indulging in a cake-walk.
Several colored dancers have been se
cured for the occasion and a prize of
$5.00 will be awarded to the best stepper.
Marion O’Connor will be the judge.
COMPANY G WINNERS
In a hot game of baseball on the
regimental drill field a few days ago,
Company G defeated Company H, of
the One Hundred and Eleventh In
fantry. Fully 2,000 fans witnessed the
contest, which was of the hair-raising
variety and would have put the world's
series to shame. Ake and Heinbaugn
did the honors on the mound for Com
pany G, and Berlion and King for Cojn
pany H. The score ended 5 to 4 and
was won' by Ake in the last inning
with a slashing two-bagger.
CAVALRY TROOP
HAS TRACK TEAM.
Troop A baseball team will play the
champion team of the third squadron
soon for the championship of the regi
ment. The game will be staged on the
drill grounds.
The Machine Gun troop is still with
us. It had orders to move on Wednes
day, but they were altered. The Ma
< hine Gun troop was assigned to the
Fifty-third Brigade.
Two provisional troops, composed oi
details of two men from each of the
regular organizations of the regiment
participated in the parade in the city
on Friday afternoon. The provisional
squadron was formerly in command of
Major James F. Moore, of the second
squadron, and the troops were under
Captains McGovern and Wolf.
The past week has been ideal for
the cavalrymen, as well as the entire
Pennsylvania division. Why? The
paymaster paid us a visit that has been
rather long expected. Many happy
returns.
One of the unhandy tilings of the
new recruit is the washing of clothes.
He is ambitious while getting the gar
ments ready and placing them in the
tub, but alas, when it comes to rub
bing and getting them as clean as
when mother washed them, it is no
laughing matter. A little perseverance
helps a lot.
The recruit members of the different
organizations of the regiment are be
coming very efficient in handling the
horses and learning the fundamental
principles of riding. Each day, in
three periods, they are given instruc
tions, with only a blanket on the
horse's back. This method has proved
to be the best in instructing a recruit.
Troop B has organized a track team
and will start training at once. Pri
vate Lisle C. Erhart has been selected
as captain of the team and he prom
ises to have the track men in Al shape
before long.
The First Pennsylvania Cavalry now
has a regimental canteen. It is located
in the rear of Headquarters troop
Pennsylvania
Home Restaurant
NINTH AND WALKER STREETS
ONE BLOCK FROM POST OFFICE
NEAR UNION PASSENGER STATION.
OPENS TODAY
MUSIC
This is YOUR RESTAURANT boys, from
Pennsylvania state, and you will find it is
somewhat different from the others “Down
South,” and just like the ones you patronized
“Back Home,” because it is under the direct super
vision of a Pennsylvanian.
In connection with serving the very best food
stuffs, we have installed writing desks, with free
stationery, a free checking department, where you
may leave your parcels, etc.
PENNSYLVANIA CIGARS AND TOBACCO AT
CIGAR COUNTER.
PROMPT, EFFICIENT AND COURTEOUS
SERVICE ASSURED EVERYBODY.
COME SEE US
mess hall, and since the opening they
have done a fine business.
THE FIRST SERGEANT.
Behold the first sergeant! Here we
have a man whose duties require him
to be rather severe at times and the
men feel dissatisfied, thinking that he
is imposing on them. Let us consider
that he has a hundred or more men to
look after and that one man amounts
to no more than another in his mind.
He has no “pets.” Consider also the
questions he has to answer and the dis
putes to arbitrate; the duty roster to
handle in the proper manner with other
things too numerous to mention. He
gets his orders from the captain, as
the captain gets his from the colonel.
Let us consider the many things he has
to handle and try and make things as
easy for him as possible.
CARTOONIST IN CAMP.
One of the country’s cleverest cartoon
ists is in Camp Hancock and has al
ready been at work. Edgar F- Wolfe,
of the Philadelphia Inquirer, whose car
toons on the sport pages have attracted
great attention, is the guest of Troop D,
Ist Cavalry. Mr. Wolfe has been as
signed to stay with the 28th Division
while here and will accompany the troops
to France as war correspondent.
CONCERT BY CAVALRY BAND.
On Monday night, the crack band of the
First Pennsylvania Cavalry gave a con
cert at the Monument in Augusta and a
large crowd was well entertained.
FOURTH REGIMENT SPORTS.
On Saturday and Sunday afternoon
the baseball fans of the Fourth Infantry
had plenty of sport. Co. E defeated the
Machine Gun Co. by the score of 8 to 7.
Co- B did the same trick to Co. G, 7 to
1. As a result, there will be a battle
royal in the diamond this afternoon be
tween Cos. G and B.
BASE HOSPITAL OPENED.
Although not fully completed, the
Base Hospital was opened for the recep
tion of patients on Monday and from
now on the Field Hospital will not be re
quired to care for the sick. All cases
formerly assigned to the Field Hospital
will be sent to the Base Hospital, where
Major Hefflebauer and an efficient staff
is in charge.
36. FOOT” LETTER TOC AM P.
The longest letter ever sent from the
Harrisburg post office was received by
Horace Geisel, Dwight Gregory and Law
rence Burns, of Motor Truck Co. No. 1,
Camp Hancock. It was 36 feet long and
contained messages from 150 Harrisburg
people, friends of the young men.
"If we do not busy ourselves with the
effective organization of this common
wealth so that we may adequately sup
port the lads that go, and preserve the
lads that go, and preserve the homes for
those of them that will come back, then
we do not deserve to bee ailed Ameri
cans and we are not fit to be the repre
sentative of the Keystone state,”
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