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jdb jT J^r—pr; Ib | £KO Part I—Peace—New Year 1914. The heavenly scene, ’tis Christmas time, The angels hosts their homage pay to God, Who sent hit; only son to save mankind Upon this day And through the earth, from end to end. Where e'er the words of Christ were known The mortals gathered and their praise Was wafted to the heavenly throne. Peace, peace on earth, the trumpet sounds As on the day when Christ was born, *And men rejoiced to hear the name Os Him whose flesh for them was torn For was it not that in His name The nations of the earth agreed No more would War's foul spectre sway Anti never more would nations bleed? For now had Jew and Gentile met Each in accord with one another The Christian and the heathen, too. Each answered to the name of Brother. Each vow was made, each seal was set. Each oath "was pledged, none could be broken, No more could king or ruler place His lesser brother 'neath a yoke. An angel standing near the throne Os God, in heavenly accents said, "O! Father of Mankind, ’tis true That hate on Earth is nearly dead, But there is one who ’takes Thy name And in his mighty power boasts That he was born to rule the earth And Thou art pleased to lead his hosts. The Kaiser. Part 2—August, 1914, * THE HOME. It was committee day in Hell, The leaders of the pit were there. All gathered 'round in hellish glee. Satan cried, “Order!” from the chair. Then there was silence 'midst the throng As once again their chieftain spoke: “The news I bring is good!” he cried, “The sway of Christ on earth is broke! Today my envoy Wilhelm has Declared to man that he alone Shall rule the earth, the sea, the sky, And all shall worship at his throne. “I want to thank you all,” he screamed, “The seeds of Hate you sowed were good DR. ALEXANDER DOING FINE WORK IN CAMP Dr. Maitland Alexander of Pitts burgh, Pa., is doing a wonderful work for the men in Camp Hancock. Being one of the best known ministers in Penn sylvania and having a personal acquaint ance with many of the officers he has had opportunities for service which are not offered to others. Every day since he has been in camp he has spoken to some regiment cr other army unit, and knows how to make the most of the op portunity thus presented. His messages are pointed appeals to the best that is in the men. In addition to this work with the army units, he is speaking every night in one of our Y. M. C. A. huts, where he makes a direct appeal for Christian living with telling effect. His ten minute talk at the Sunday community sing in the Grand opera house was a gem. And after his sermon at the First . Presbyterian church of Augusta, where ■ he preached to 1.100 people—one half of i them soldiers—they unanimously sent a • very complimentary telegram of appre- ‘ ciation to his home church session. CLEAN UP! While in a depot station a few days ■ ago. I saw a sign which read like this: | “Clean up! Dirt is matter gone wrong. I The efficient employe is the one who keeps everything in its place, his mind on his business and everything about him clean.” i This was given for the benefit of the station agent. i wonder if it wouldn't apply pretty well elsewhere? Boys, the well disciplined soldier is o clean soldier. A clean soldier is one whose mind is alert and whose body is under his control. A clean soldier does not con taminate himself with dirt inside cr out side of the camp. A clean soldier doesn't allow dirt to accumulate in his mind until it poisons his actions. He's too busy filling it up with better things—thing's which keep him straight and strong and clean in camp, and leave him efflcent and honorable and upright after the war is over. Clean up! A vistor wt\s going through Camp Han cock the other day. And. by the way. did you know that Camp Hancock has been selected as the representative Na tional Guard Camp of America? It’s so, and every son of Pennsylvania ought to be proud of that, from rookie up to gene ral. This vistor was remarking about the cleanliness of the entire camp. Then he asked the question: “Say, what would happen if this num ber of people—thousands of them—were thrown together without law of any kind . simply to live as they saw fit,—what would happen?” What would happen? It would be the dirtiest mass of depraved humanity imag inable, physically, mentally, morally. But put a little law behind it. and a little judgment around it. and a lot of work into it, and it becomes a model of clean liness. So with the individual soldier. The ser geant can make you scrub the mess hall, but he can’t make you scrub the rubbish out of your own life. You must be your own commanding officer there. And the fellow who does is the clean soldier. And just as the rookie who obeys the com mands of the superior officer faithfully in cleaning up is reeog’nized as an ef ficient soldier and worthy of advance ment, so if you heed the command of that superior being within you, and re move the dirt, you'll get a commission in life, with service stripes to boot! O. K. A. Page 14 THE ANTI-CHRIST By F. P. O’Carroll (AH Rights Reserved). TRENCH AND CAMP For even as unto you I speak The plains of Europe reek with blood. But list,” he cried, "just one thing more Before our joyful meetings end— Our brother Wilhelm's not alone; For other kings before him bend And they have sworn in Heaven's name. That all shall answer unto thee. And they shall help to light the flame That gives to hell its liberty.” As Satan stops, he notes with joy A silence o'er his Kingdom reigns “Ye damned of hell, adore;” he cries, A milliard voices take the strain “Adore, adore, adore not him, but me Your master. I’m the_ene - That even Wilhelm must obey When he my work on earth has done.” PART 3-XXMAS 1918 THE RECKONING. Four years have passed, 'tis Christmas morn. And once again the world’s at rest. Dame nature clothes the earth in snow And folds her children to her breast; But high above the counter-pane, Naked stands men’s shattered homes. The wreath of snow is little more Than covering for their bleached bones. An angel, hovering o’er the scence Os death and desolation rife, Raises his trumpet to his lips And calls the dead to light and life. Redeemed souls now leave the spot Where all that’s mortal of them lies And journeying with a hymn of praise Follow the angel through the skies. They halt before the throne of God He speaks, “Come, enter to your rest, Ye that have made the sacrifice, Come until Me, your works are blest. And shall live and bear much fruit. And other men shall sing thy fame — Ye that were purged in fire and blood Have nations drawn unto My name.” The time has come, ’tis Reckoning Day, And 'midst the noise of city’s din In a room with carpets deeply set Wilhelm, the Murderer fought for breath. As the Master Hun cursed God and men He could hear the Vesper bells, “Vengeance is mine,” a low voice said As his soul plunged down to hell. JAFFA TAKEN. Th© British army in Palestine has taken Jaffa, on the Mediterranean, Without Opposition, the Turks retiring northward. Jaffa is the same place as Joppa, mentioned in the Bible, and is the only seaport of any consequence in Palestine. The British troops are giving the Turks no rest. G E NERAL MAUDE DE AD. General Maude, commander of the British forces in Mesopotamia, died on Monday after a brief illness. Gen eral Maude commanded the troops that raised the siege of Kut and pressed on to the capture of Bagdad. Smith Brothers Co. Wholesale Grocers Most Complete Line of Camp Supplies in the City. WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. Phones: 3068 and 566. 922 Walker Street. “Balaam and the Shrine” Ope of the very few serious accidents that has befallen the animal personnel of the Remount, happened one morning this week when an old gray mule got very affectionate with one of the “Children of Darkness (Southern negro), who was very busy singing and cleaning out the stall where the old gray mule was leisure ly masticating his daily allowance of hay and oats. The said animal, Balaam by name, becoming jealous of the invasion of the African upon his private apartment, and thinking that he, the negro, was en deavoring to create some kind of disturb ance, decided that it was wise not to take any chances and be caught napping, so he used the only weapon which a mule possesses—his hind foot (which is equal to a forty-two centimeter Howitzer), and gently placed his affectionate caress upon the forehead of the unsuspecting negro, who, up to this time was unaware that MIZPAH RINGS The gift which will be most appreciated by wife, mother, sister and sweetheart. Two duplicate Insignia Rings—one is given, the other retained. Beautiful sen timent. Sure to be appreciated. In sterling at a rea sonable price. GUARANTEE JEWELRY COMPANY 974 BROAD ST. PHONE 484. PnOlOjPfiSpn T3VERY young man who’s join- ZM OfTIS / ed Uncle Sam’s army or 1 —y( Ba navy will mike the old folks back home mighty happy by Hl surprising them with his photo- ® graph. -> H Photographs make the best g|| Christmas gifts for those we ■Pnl love and who love us. w B J Ji WE DEVELOP FILMS. e. QUARLES, Photographer 842 BROAD STREET. PHONE 462. DRINK At Counters Camp Hancock Boys! w il'liMiwhiii i iiimrii t~i__ himhm—i We have Souvenirs and Novelties to suit your taste. Our line consists of: Felt ancT Silk Pennants, Pillow Tops, Post Cards, Pictures, Swagger Sticks, Tie and Handkerchief Holders. Our stock also includes some camp necessities, such as: Comfort Kits, Hat Cords, Khaki and Silk Handker chiefs, Collar Ornaments, Money Belts, and many other useful articles. Camp Hancock Souvenir Store 630 BROAD STREET. Our Motto: Popular Prices, Courteous Service. Nov. 21,1917. any enmity existed between the two races. The negro received the kiss between the eyes unblushing!/ and quietly laid the pitchfolk down and stared at the source from whence it came. It did not anger him in the least, and the peculiar part was, neither did it hurt him. He only wondered why he had been presented with the caress so undeservingly. But this was not to be learned by the Ethiopian, for as he stood staring at the old gray mule, she limped painfully across the stall once or twice and fell in a heap in one corner with a groan that brought three veteri narians on the double quick to inquire the trouble. As a result of the little conflict between the darky and the old gray mule, the darky lost only five minutes from work, while the gray is in the hospital suffering from a badly sprained ankle, due to the obstruction it found upon coming in con tact with the negroe’s dome. PRIVATE T. D. JENNINGS. Remount Station