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ability, as well as a most attractive
singer. She rendered, among other se
lections, a pleasing patriotic song which
has just been composed by Mrs. Carrie
Jacobs Bond, and which has not yet been
put into print.
Mr. H. C. McMichael, a Canadian sol
dier, on Wednesday evening told his story
of experience at the front in France.
More impressive than many sermons was
Mr. McMichael’s naive remark about
prayer in a soldiers life. "Some of you
haven’t much use for religion now,’ said
he. “Neither did I before I went across.
But when you get into the fight, you will
all pray. You will need God. I began
to say my prayers every day while I was
in the trenches, and I still keep it up.
Educational Secretary C. D. Plank, who
epe * several years in India as a teacher,
spwe Friday evening on India's part in
the great war. His first hand contact with
conditions in that far away land during
the first year of the war gave him ma
terial for a talk that was as interesting
as it was instructive. Sergeant Nightin
gale, accompanied by Geiger, gave some
enjoyable songs as a prelude to Mr.
Plank’s talk.
Secretaries Martin and McArthur ac
companied the Machine Gun Battalions
on the five-day hike last week, and
rendered good service to the men en route.
A party of ladies visited the building
last Thursday to mend clothing in need of
repairs. They will be here again this
week on Thursday, and all men having
articles of clothing to be mended are
requested to bring them in before noon
Thursday. Each article must be clean,
and just bear the owner’s name on a tag.
An interesting exhibit has been placed
in the building by the Quartermaster’s
Department, showing the importance of
having shoes repaired promptly when
they show signs of wear. The Quarter
master is anxious to make it known to all
soldiers that shoes are repaired free of
charge and that it is desirable to have
them turned in whenever repairs are
needed.
Paul Downey, of Niagara Falls, New
York, is a recent addition to the staff of
secretaries in this building.
Schedule for the Week.
Wednesday.
7:30 —Motion pictures.
8:15 —“Why We Are at War,” by Ber
nard Suttler.
Thursday.
7:oo—Mid-week Service.
B:oo—French Class.
Friday.
7:oo—Band Concert.
8:00 —Lecture and Pictures, “Alienbee’s
Entry Into Jerusalem,” by Presi
dent E. E. Sparks, of Penn State
College.
Saturday.
7:00 —Motion Pictures.
Sunday.
9:00 —Regimental Service, 111th Infantry,
Chaplain Keith.
10:00 —Regimental Service. Machine Gun
Battalions, Chaplain Dollman.
2:30 —Bible Classes.
7:00 —Evening Service.
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Monday.
Open Night.
Tuesday.
Entertainment.
Coining, 22nd, Madame Riheldaffer.
TENT No. 234
(Serving Camp Y. M. C., Ord. Dept.,
Field r tkery, Motor Truck 332; Eng.
Depot.)
Secretary In Charge—Harry E. Bicksler,
New Hampton, Mo.
Boxing received a big boost Monday
night before an enthusiastic crowd of 200
when six fast bouts were pulled off. It is
the plan to have boxing and wresting
every Monday and every one interested
is invited to see Secretary Bicksler for a
sign up.
Dr. C. I. Wishart on Saturday evening
conducted an interest religious meeting.
Program for the Week.
Wednesday.
Open Night.
Thursday.
7:30 P. M. —Sing song.
8:00 I’. M.—-Religious Service.
Friday.
8:300 P. M.—Movies.
Saturday.
To be arranged.
Sunday.
7:45 P. M. —Religious Service.
Monday.
7:30 P. M.—Boxing and wrestling.
Tuesday.
8:00 P. M. —Movies.
Subjects sent here by the National
War Work Council of the Y. M- C. A.
This week we expect to have our movies
outdoors.
REMOUNT TENT No. 235
The personnel of the Remount has
been increased by the addition of about
forty men to the horeshoers school. We
welcome the new arrivals.
Jasmine is blooming in the woods
around the Remount and adds to the
lure of the wilds.
Dr. Hall gave a splendid lecture to
the men of the Remount on “Sex Life
and Military Efficiency.”
The Remount has been greatly fav
ored for some weeks past by weekly
band concerts but none of these have
been more appreciated than the one
given by the band from the Sanitary
Train led by Sergeant Brinton. His
light program Was immensely enjoyed
by a number of visitors from the sur
rounding community as well as by the
men of the Remount.
The usually placid Sunday was
slightly disturbed by the fire call in
the afternoon. The fire was started by
sparks from a Georgia Railroad loco
motive. The men were called out to
prevent its spreading to the Remount
property. Afetr working about half an
hour in the swamps and dense under
brush the fire was controlled. A cou
ple of the men distinguished them
selves by climbing trees and putting
out the fire by means of wet burlap
bags.
An additional French class has been
started.
On one week from next Sunday night
the evening service will be entirely in
charge of enlisted men.
As pay day approaches it offers an
opportunity to save money, to spend it
or waste it foolishly. A man’s charac
etr is ofetn seen in the manner, in
which he uses his money. Prepare to
live by saving money now.
The Y. M. C. A. offers opportunity
for this by selling money orders and
War Savings Stamps. The War Sav
ings Stamps cost $5.15 this month and
are worth $5 January .1, 1323. They
can be cashed at a first class post
office any time before maturity, for
their face value in that month. They
increase in value and in cost one cent
each month. The money is used by
the government for prosecuting the
war and bringing it to an early end.
Save for yourself and the country.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS No.l
With the building filled to capacity
each evening, and with a quality of en
tertainment upon each occasion that
ranked with the best that could he pro
duced outside of professional circuits, the
past week has 'been a very successful one
at the Knights of Columbus mam build
ing on the Wrightsboro road. Os equal,
or perhaps. greater importance was the
great number of letters which were writ-,
ten and mailed in the building. During
this week 28,4(16 pieces of mail were car
ried from the building, and nearly 100,-
000 sheets of stationery distributed over
the counter. All day long the writing
tables have been occupied, and there was
always a waiting list for places. The
following entertainments were given:
On Monday evening, the 107th Field
Artillery band (Pittsburg’s famous
mounted band)- gave a concert which was
enjoyed by one of the largest crowds
that ever attended a band concert in this
militarv camp. This band under the able
direction of and Leader Harry L. Signor
know the sort of music the men want,
and they play it with a touch that makes
it double enjoyable.
On Tuesday evening, Mrs. Sylvester ar
ranged a program composed of talent
from Augusta and the camp. The en
tertainment of this evening consisted of
solos by Mr. John Mulherin, Mrs. Sylves
ter. Mr. Joseph Mulherin; dancing by
EUabeth Anne, and Mary Sylvester;
singing by a, quartette from Company B.
Engineers; jig dancing by Twembly of
the Motor Mechanics, and a musical con
cert given by an orchestra from the Mo
tor Mechanics.
On Wednesday evening, thirty-five
minute Lenten services were conducted
which included a very interesting talk by
Father Saulter, S.J., of Augusta.
The Thursday evening boxing matches
were held on the outside owing to the
pleasant weather, and were witnessed by
more than 2,000 soldiers. Some of the
THE ARMY ENGINEER
Come all you gallant fellows and a
story you shall hear.
Os the trials and tribulations of an
Army Engineer;
Like every honest fellow, he took his
liquor clear,
’Till General Scott said you shall not
touch whiskey, wine or beer.
He’s a helluva-helluva-helluva Army
Engineer.
A wandering skate from ’Nited States,
and nothing does he fear.
He tries to do his duty, and he trie's to
do it well.
But the Captain and the Sergeant and
the Corporal give him hell.
The surgeon looked him over, and the
Surgeon grinned with glee
A shot in the arm will do him no harm,
so bring my long squeegee.
With fifty million typhoid bugs pa
trolling through his blood,
They shot in fifty million more, and
then his name was Mudd.
They hung a pack upon his back—it
weighed one hundred pounds,
They marched him to the Rifle Range,
to shoot a thousand rounds.
And after that he walked five miles, up
to his knees in dust,
But When they said “Take off your
shoes,” he just sat down and
cussed.
They taught him every kind of gait—
to “march” to “rush,” to “crawl.”
The first was bad, the next was worse,
Abe last was worst of all.
best boxers of the camp ) artieipated and
one of the best shows yet riven was pre
sented on this evening. The main bouts
of the evening were between (he follow
lowing: Jimmy O’Day and Nap Itoy;
Terry Murphy and Victor; Neuner and
Murphy. Nine bouts were. featured on
this evening among which was a bout
between two negro boys of Augusta. This
was the comedy feature of the evening.
Friday night was "stunt night,” and
several interesting "stunts” were given
by camp talent, among which was a half
hour act by Holt of the Motor Me
chanics. Holt apparently eats anything
with relish consuming on this occasion,
one perfectly good electric light bulb,
several slices of flaming gasoline soaked
bread, and handles fire in a very care
less manner, ostensibly without fear of
harm.
On Thursday morning the ladies of Au
gusta met as usual in the hall and mend
ed the clothes of the soldiers.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS N 0.2
ARTILLERY SECTION.
Each day at this recreation hall
greater activity and interest is shown.
Monday evening an overflow crowd
gathered, the 108th Field Artillery
Band, and the several acts presented
by other entertainers.
Tuesday evening the Ladies Cath
olic Club of Augusta presented, a de
lightful musical program which was
augmented by additional acts.
Thursday evening an exceptionally
fine mistrel performance will be the
attraction. A genuine negro minstrel
company.
We are preparing “Trapeze Seats”
in order that the "S. R. O” crowd will
not be too congested.
The newly organized choir in No. 2
sang beautifully at the 9:30 mass on
Sunday morning and at benediction in
the evening. After the prayer for "the
success of our army in this just war”
was recited the entire congregation
joined in the singing of “Holy, God, We
Praise Thy Name.” It was a thrilling
scene.
The entertainment for next week will
open with the celebration of St. Pat
rick’s Day with an appropriate pro
gram. Owing to St. Patrick’s Day
falling on Sunday the celebration will
take place on Monday evening.
JEWISH BOARD FOR
WELFARE WORK
Mr. Alvin S. Luchs has arrived in
camp to work with Mr. Landman as
THE COWBOY’S PRAYER
“Oh, lord, I have never lived where churches grow.
I love creation better as it stood.
'That day you finished it so long ago,
I know that o'hers find you in the light
That’s sifted down through tinted window panes.
And yet I seem to feel you near tonight
In the dim, quiet starlight on the plains.
Lord, make me easy on the man that’s down,
Make me square and generous with all,
I’m careless, Lord, sometimes when I am in town,
But never let them say that I am mean and small.
Make me as big and open as the plains.
As honest as the horse between my knees.
Clean as tne wind- that blows behind the rain.
Free as the hawk that circles down the breeze.
Forgive me, Lord, if sometimes I forget.
You understand the reasons that are hid.
You know about the things that gall and fret.
You know me better than my mother did.
Just keep an eye on all that’s done and said,
Just right me sometimes when I turn aside
And guide me on the long, dim trail ahead
That stretches upward toward the great Divide.”
March 13.
He skinned his body on the rocks, and
snagged it on a nail,
He’d have made a damned good lizard
if he’d only had tail.
He went out to the range to learn to
"fire at will,”
The "aiming” and the “trigger” squeeze
—the enemy to kill;
His rifle kicked him on the jaw, he
missed the "bull” a mile
For the “Chow-shacl is the only
place, where he shows any style.
The Captain took him out one day, to
give him d skirmish drill,
And Colonel Jones just happened by—
a little time to kill.
"In place! Halt!” that looks like
hell,” the Colonel loudly swore.
For such.a line of skirmishers, I never
saw before.”
One day he took a 10-mile hike, and
loaded up his pack,
With sox and soap and underwear, a
bumping on his neck
The sweat ran down into his boots, he
thought his spine wduld pop.
He put on ankle out of joint, and then
he had to hop.
He’s a. son-of-a-gun from Company
One, an Army Engineer;
He’s going to France, to shoot the
pants from off the German rear.
When he gets back from Germany, the
people all shall hear,
That it doesn’t pay to get in the way
of the ARMY ENGINEER .
F. J. B. (ONE OF ’EM).
Camp Hancock, Ga.
representative of the Jewish Board
for Welfare Work. Until he is defi
nitely located within the camp, he will
make his headquarters at the Y. M. C.
A. Administration Building, Wheless
and Wrightsboro Roads.
A new plan for holding religious ser
vices will be put into effect, as fol
lows: will be held at the
same time, the one in Y. M. C. A.
Building No. 77, conducted by Mr.
Luchs, and the other in Y. M. C. A.
Building No. 231, conducted by Mr.
Landman. Services will commence at
7 o’clock promptly at both buildings.
Passover falls this year on the night
of Wednesday, March 27th. As many
men as possible will be invited into the
homes of the Jewish people of Augusta
for Seder. For those who may not be
invited, a Community Seder will be
given in the Orthodoz Synagogue in
Augusta. The Adjutant General has
authorized a 42-hour pass, for all sol
diers of the Jewish faith in the military
servise both hereand abroad, making
it possible for Jewish men to attend
the seders and religious services in
town tor the 27th, 28th and 29th of
March. Final arrangements have not.
as yet been" completed; but all the
Jewish men in camp will be cared for.
The men are urged to watch the bulle
tin boards next week and also “Trench
and Camp” for further notices. The
utmost co-operation of the men is
asked in the arrangements for the cel
ebration of the Passover, so that ev
erybody may have an enjoyable holi
day and a long-to-be-remembered
passover for 1918.
The Sunday morning class is out
on a big drive for a hundred members
—one hundred men by March 17th!
That’s the slogan for the big drive.
The sessions will be held in the In
firmary Building of the’lo9th Infantry,
at the end of Pennsylvania Avenue, be
ginning next Sunday.
The outing announced for Wednes
day, March 13th, last week will take
place at the Lakeside Club instead of
at Lakeview Club, as announced last
week. The club is situated along the
lake in Lakeview Park, and can be
reached by taking a trolley car at Han
cock Station and transferring for the
Lakeview Car.
Club rooms of the board at 853 Broad
.Street are open every day in the week.
And don’t forget the dances held in
the hall every Wednesday evening-
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