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SEND THIS PAPER HOME —CAMP HANCOCK==“ ONE CENT POSTAGE / > Published Under Auspices of National War Work Council Y.M.C.A. of the United States Vol. 1. GOVERNOR BRUMBAUGH REVIEWS 112th INFANTRY Pennsylvania’s Chief Executive and Staff Visit Camp Han cock—Complete Regiment Parades in Honor. “Colonel Rickards, that was the greatest review of any regiment of troops I have ever seen.” Thus exclaimed Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh, chief executive of the state of Pennsylvania, as he jumped out of the big touring car which had brought hhn to Camp Hancock ad extended his congratulations to Colonel George C. Rickards, of the 112th Infantry. The review of the 112th Regiment at 5 • ’clock last Friday afternoon came at Hie Conclusion of a whirlwind trip ''through the 28th Division, in which the Governor, Mrs. Brumbaugh and the mem bers of his staff, with their wives, par ticipated. Speaking to reporters for lo cal newspapers a few hours afterward he declared that the camp was the “great est tented city he had ever seen, a model in sanitation and efficient to the utmost degree.” Colonel Rickards Elated. But that the governor of Pennsylvania should pay such a tribute to the 112th Regiment was a fact which not only de lighted Colonel Rickards, but pleased ev ery officer of the organization. Undoubt edly the review was the most largely attended of the many that have been given at Camp Hancock and estimates as to the number of spectators exceed 1,800 — a large number for an army camp sugh as * this, where regimental parades, bayonet work and other instruction and maneu vers are so commonplace to the soldiers and their friends in Augusta that they attract little attention. But the line of spectators was fully hree and four deep, and a company of mounted police was on hand to maintain a line. Automobiles lined both the Wrightsboro road and the space behind that occupied by the spectators, and one could not help feeling the pride shared by the officers of such a regiment as the 112th as the- platoons of each company swung by in perfect military formation, eyes right, as the reviewing officers were passed, heads erect, rifles carried evenly and each line as straight as a brass rule. 3,850 Men Pass.in Review. It was a splendid sight—more than 3,- "00 men and 150 officers participating. At the present time there are 3,934 men in the regiment, but some of these were on detail, others on guard, a fw sick and a very small percentage of furlough. So Governor Brumbaugh saw as com plete a review of the whole 112th Regi ment sa was possible. Several of the British oflicers who ar rived at camp during the past week, as well as two French oflicers, the latter in the light blue uniform that attracts so much attention, were on hand. Brigadier General Logan, commanding the 56th Brigade, his staff; Colonel Kearns of the 111th and a score of other well known officers were on hand. Brigadier Gene ral Stillwell, now in command of the 28th Division, with Adjutant General Frank D. Beary, recently appoited to that office, were with Governor and Mrs. Brumbaugh, and were manifestly pleased. Practically every prominent officer at Camp Hancock was on hand for the re view, and at no time since the soldier boys came South, exactly two months ago, had they such an opportunity, from their i>oint of view, to see the “officers that be.” The sun was just sinking over the western edge of the' sandy stretch of drill field when the b<g automobile, bear ing the Division red flag and canning the honored guest, swung onto the field and took its position near the reviewing place. Then half a dozen other automo biles swung into place, but not before Colonel Rickards, hurriedly dismounting from “Buster." the famous horse he .rode in border days, ran over and grasped the governor’s hand, holding onto the side of the car an dspeaking to Mrs. Brumbaugh and the others as the machine took its place. Five minutes later the great column of troops, in three battalions and with the. famous 112th Regiment Band, were on the field, and after the preliminary ceremonies the entire organization passed in review. The boys who participated the visitors on the side lines, officers and men alike, in fact, will not soon forget the impressiveness of the occasion. It is not every day that the honor is accorded one regiment from a whole state by the chief executive of the state—and there was a feeling that touched every boy that he was taking part in a momentous occasion. Marching Was Great. And so it was no wonder that every man was in stew, that lines were straight, nlatoon commanders the correct distance in front of each unit and everything ap proaching that nicety thta spells perfec tion. Had the “folks back home” wit nessed the review, seen the governor of die state of Pennsylvania arise and salute THE AUGUSTA HERALD Edition for. CAMP HANCOCK Augusta, Ga. NOVEMBER, 14, 1917 ’ ■' •' ; ■ - if" lli Bag! —Photo by Gutekunst. GOV. MARTIN G. BRUMBAUGH. the national colors and have caught the spirit of the occasion, cheers and ap plause would have gone echoing across the spacious drill field. But there was no semblance of excite ment. To the boys who have been work ing day in and day out, participating in one review after another, this occasion meant only a review of extraordinary ex cellence. The great parade came to a close just as dusk settled over the drill field. Guests of Colonel Rickards. Immediately following the review Gov ernor and Mrs. Brumbaugh went to the quarters of Colonel Rickards, and there met Mrs. Rickards, as well as many of the officers of the 112th Regiment, who participated in the informal gathering. Th party then proceeded to Partridge Inn, where the governor made his head quarters during the brief stay in Augusta, and during the evening he again told the 112th’s commanding officer of the splendid impression the regiment had made in the afternoon’s review. There is no ques tion now, in the minds of the officers of the 28th Division as well as the gov ernor of the state, that when the 112th goes to France—as it will, some of these days—it is going to keep on making a record such as it has been doing for a good many years. Right here it is worth while noting that this record i? due in no small part to the unswerving interest and manifest ac tivity on the part of its colonel, who, though still a young man, has been in the- military game for more than forty years. Enlisted in 1876. Colonel Rickards first enlisted with the Venango Grays, later known as Company F, 16th Pa. Inf., of Franklin, on July 9, 1876, and his promotions from then on were rapid. In February, 1880, he was made corporal and a year and a half later became first sergent. On July 21, 1883, he becme captain of the company, after rapid promotion from the ranks to second and then first lieutenant. As lieu tenant colonel he served throughout the Spanish-American War. Since Decem ber 22, 1902, he has been colonel, being chosen by unanimous vote, and the posi tion he still retains. Aside from being a student of military matters and an officer who has few equals in the field. Colonel Rickards is a great student of men, and ever has th personal welfare of his command at heart. So it is no wonder that, possessing all the qualifications of a far-seeing officer and a man among men. the people of the Oil Regions of Pennsylvania are looking for great things from the 112th and from its commander when the boys get “over there.” “NO GOOD GERMANS,” SAYS BRITISH TOMMY Sergeant Pemberton, Sniping Expert, Went Over Top and Saw German Atrocities. In an informal interview with several non-commissioned officers from the Brit ish army, who were playing football last Saturday against the 111th Infantry, Ser geant Pemberton, a sniping expert, who is here to loach the men of Camp Han cock how to do sniping successfully, stat ed there were “no good Germans.” The statement was very emphatic and came in reply to an assertion from one of the bystanders, who explained that there were many good Germans in the trenches who were forced to do atrocious deeds against the British and French by command of their officers, but wpo were horrified themselves when forced to com mit the crimes. Sergeant Pemberton, who is a member of the Eighth London In fantry, replied instantly. “There Are No Good Germans.” “Are these tales of German atrocities true? Did you ever see anything your self?” was asked of Sergeant Pember ton. "Ay.” said he, “We found seven wom en dead in as many dugouts when we took one of the German trenches. These wom en had undoubtedly been held captive by the Germang and when they were forced to flee from the trenches, the women were murdered.” In the party from the trenches are: Company Sergeant Major Kelly, of the British Army Gymnastic Staff, whb is a bayonet expert. Sergeant Dyball, of the Machine Gun Corps, who has already begun his duties instructing our men in machine gun for mations. The British army now lias a machine gun corps of approximately 300,- 000 men. Sergeant Pope, of the famous t ßuffs In fantry, who is a trench mortar expert. Sergeant Pope bears a charmed life. He has been in the trenches on the western front for three years and two months, and has been over the top on several ocassions and never received a scratch. “How do you and the British troops feel over the European situation?” was asked of the men. “We are absolutely confident of vic tory,” was the instant reply, in which all the non-commisslioned officers concur red. Several of the non-coms have been wounded, but have recovered and were able to play a fast game of soccer, refer red to on the sports page. In addition to the non-coms, for British officers and their orderlies are the con tingent. and with the eight French offi cers and noibcoms, there are twenty for eign soldiers in Camp Hancock. wives ofTfficers AND MEN MEET TOMORROW The ladies of the camp, wives of offi cers and enlisted men, are cordially in vited to attend a meeting at the Albion Hotel, Augusta, tomorrow, Thursday, afternoon from 3:30 until 5:00 p. m. This meeting is called by a commitee of the wives of soldiers, of which Mrs. S. W. Rhoads, wife of Major Rhoads, assistant chief of staff, is chairman. The purpose of this meeting is that, the ladies may become better acquainted with each other, or in some cases renew old acquaintance ship. All soldiers are urged to inform their wives or other near female relatives of this meeting. THE PARLORS OF THE ALBION HOTEL, THURSDAY AFTER NOON. A special program will be given by soldiers from the camp. SURPRISE IN MAIL. Isaac Read, chairman of the Augusta district for the State of Georgia, in the campaign to raise $35,000,000 for the Army Y. M. C. A., was delighted beyond meas ure when he opened his mail one day last week. In an envelope was a check for SSOO, sent by a prominent citizen of Au gusta, who had not been solicited. The donor has a son in the army and this un solicited gift is but proof of the efficiency of the work being done in the camps. The Augusta teams met on Monday and organized and made their first report at Tuesday’s luncheon. There are five teams of men and two teams of young women and it is an assured fact that Augusta will roll up a goodly sum for the War Work Council. A big rally is being planned for Sunday afternoon at the Grand theatre, when a number of short talks will be given by men from Camp Hancock. ARMY NEWS FOR ARMY MEN AND THEIR HOME FOLKS PENNA. CAVALRY REMAINS INTACT Troopers Jubilant Over Order Restoring Command to For mer Status. Name Changed. There is joy among the troopers and officers of the First Pennsylvania Cavalry. A few days ago, gloom was cast over the command when an order was issued, scattering the cavalry to the artillery, ammunition train and other units. On Monday an order came from the war department, restoring the organi zation but. changing the designation. Hereafter, the First Pennsylvania. Cav alry will be known as the 101st United States Cavalry. Colonel John P. Wood who was placed in command of the 103 Engineers, goei: back to his old com mand, as do dll the officers, and the restoration is welcomed by all the men. Since the dismemberment order, the cavalry band has remained at the old quarters and as soon as the new order was received, a parade was arranged, led by Charles C. McGovern. Jr., son of the commander of Troop 11. It is thought that the work of the Italian cavalry in the recent disaster on the Italian army is the cause of the restoration. The Italian cavalry per formed wonderful work in holding back the advancing hordes of Germans. Goes on Hike With the 56th Brigade and Finds Brick in Lunch. When the 56th Brigade went on their hike last Thursday morning to be gone all day, they welcomed into their com panioship a secretary of the Army Y. M. C. A. building No. 76. So glad, in fact, that they buckled on him a belt, con taining as they informed him, all the paraphernalia he would need for the long hike. The secretary appreciated their kind ness. but complained that the- riggin’ felt a trifle heavy. He was assured that was to be expected, as it contained his lunch, and a few other incidentals. Happy and careful, he- tramped with the legions un til noon. It now came time to' investigate his lunch. He did so, with the earnest as sistance of his benefactors. Strange to say, someone had put in not only his lunch, but had accidentally included— A brick. We have not had the reports verified, but rumors have reached us that the secretary did not carry tVe brick back. batteryTgave FAREWELL TO OFFICERS A delightful Hallowe’en party failed to get proper mention in last week’s “Trench and Camp.” It was given by the boys of “C” Battery, One Hundred and Eighth Artillery, serving as a farewell to the old officers of the or ganization, and a welcome to the new. The success of the evening was made sure by the good eats that came from the over of “Dad,” Tomes, first cook. Antique pumpkin heads, and black Thomas cats were seen on the tables and suspended from the rafters of the mess hall. Electric lights were en sconced in these weird trimmings also. Music, informal toasts from the. officers, and impromptu stunts enter tained the boys until a late hour. ATTENTION f Ru'gers College Men—Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Men. Secretary Frederick B. Heitkamp (’l7) of Y. M. C. A. No. 78, will be pleased to see any of the members of Beta Hheta Pi or of Rutgers College. It is a long way from home—so let’s get together. Nl G HTM A rcH ES. Last Thursday, about 10,000 soldiers of the 28th division, consisting of the 56th brigade, and the 110th Infantry of the 55th brigade, had a season of night marching, acquainting themselves with the details of scouting and other de tails amid the sands of Georgia. The work proved highly interesting. No. 6 CWMSBBEBEBSSSS Si fc Bin I