FEBRUARY 25, 1918

New York Capitulates Before 10,000 Upton Soldiers Who "Split Fifth Avenue Wide Open" on Parade.

Frantic, Frenzied Demonstration Accorded Marchers by Million People Thronging Snow-Clad Streets.

There's a shortage in dictionaries in the New York newspaper offices. All of them were worn out by the reporters and head writers searching for synonyms for "enthusiasm, pride, ovation," etc., necessary to describe the demonstration accorded the 10,000 Upton men who recently perambulated southward on the snow-clad Appian Way of the adjacent village.

It certainly was one grand, epoch making stroll. One that will never be forgotten by relatives, friends and just plain admirers in New York, and one likewise destined to live in the minds of Upton' Soldiers so long as the memory endures. New York took her own metropolitan Division to her bosom and imparted a patriotic caress which burned its way into the souls of her whilom undisciplined civilians, now upstanding soldiers justifying all the adulation lavished upon them.

It was good to be back in the old town, to hear the cheers and hand-clapping, to see the waving of flags and dainty lingerie handkerchiefs, to hear one's name called out from the dense crowd and to feel that one was a party of the great military machine upon which the world now places such boundless reliance.

First or Last. Quien Sabe.

And they said, "This may be the last time the boys parade before going 'Over There,' and some of them may never see Fifth Avenue again." That's what they have been saying about the Grand Army of the Republic for the past half century, but the old Boys in Blue are still holding encampments every year. Whether is is the first or last parade, it sufficed to demonstrate to New York that it has a fine a set of soldiers ass could bee selected to "make the world safe for democracy;" a body of men to whom the sight of Fifth Avenue does not mean as much as it once did, and realize that before the magnitude and seriousness of the job ahead of them everything else pales into insignificance.

We should like to answer some of the queries that have been sent to the editor as to "Which command looked the best?" "Which got the biggest band?" etc., but the editor has to live in this camp and believes he can best attend to his duties by keeping his body intact. As near s we could get it, every command excelled every other command, and there was glory enough for all. Upton has just cause to be proud of her soldiers, and the people of New York showed most excellent judgment in idolizing them. It was a fifty-fifty bargain. The people got a great inspiration from the parade and the soldiers came back richer in spirit then they left. It was well worth while. The soldiers will know best what it ment to them when they reach the front line trenches "out yonder."

Then there was hospitality, lavish hospitality for even "Home Coming week." And the big ball, which incidentally netted about $20,000. Although the Uponites scored a clean knockout from a military, social and sartorial standpoint. The soldiers sent the folks "back home talking to themselves," and they are still talking. It was a good day's work at home. Now for the Hun.

BIG TIME IN CITY FOR IODINE EXPERTS

Needles and Litter-Bears will Be Laid by Temporarily March 3.

The 302d Sanitary Train is making history for the Medical Corps of the Army. It is establishing a precedent in that it is the first organization of the service of that branch to give a theatrical performance and military show. March 3 is the night and Manhatten Opera House is the place. Picked vocalists from both the Ambulance Corps and Field Hospital Section, forgetting iodine and litters, will give an exhibition of chorus singing that will make singing societies hang their hands in shame.

Under the tutelage of the popular idol of the embryonic "Medicos." Mr. Walker of the Seventh Street and Second Avenue "Y" ably assisted by Private Schschne of Field Hospital 208, who have devoted time, thought and tenacity to this enterprise, an overwhelming success is predicted.

In addition to the military end of the show, a galaxy of stars from the vaudeville ranks will appear to give their acts. Grace LaRue will lead several numbers with the "Cadushes" boys. Belle Baker, Courtney Sisters, Gus Edwards and a host of others have donated their talent and time. Sam Bernard will act as Master of Ceremonies. "Sufficiency"

The executive arrangements are in the hands of Capt. Engel, Field Hospital 308, and Capt. Armour, Field Hospital 307, who are working night and day to make the event a memorable success.

PROGRAM OF CHURCH SERVICES MARCH 3

Many Opportunities for Upton Men to worship in Hut and Club House.

Church Headquarters (Upton Blvd)

7:30 A.M., Communion Service; Rev. William T. Manning, D.D. Episcopal Rector

9:00 A.M., Communion Service; Rev. Charles D. Trexler, Luterans Minister.

3:30 P.M., Vesper Service: Music Address.

Friday, March 8, 7:00 P.M.; Jewish Services

Saturday March 9, 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.; Catholic Confessions

Knight of Columbus Buildings.

4th Ave. and 5th St., Holy Mass at 6:30, 8:00 and 9:30 A.M.

Upton Boulevard, Holy Mass at 6:30, 8:00 and 9:30 A.M.

4th Ave. and 15th St., Holy Mass at 6:30, 8:00 and 9:30 A.M.

Confessions Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., in all of above K. of C. buildings.

Y.M.C.A. Buildings

2d Ave. and 7th St., 10:15 A.M., Morning Worship; Chaplain Manning, 302d Engineers; 6:30 P.M., Y.M.C.A. Meeting

2d Ave. and 11th St., 10:00 A.M., Chaplain John J. Allen, 306th M.G. Btn.; 6:30 P.M., Y.M.C.A. Meeting.

2d Ave. and 14th St., 10:00 A.M., Chaplain Trexler, Base Hospital; 9:30 P.M., Y.M.C.A. Meeting

19th St. and Grant Ave., 10:00 A.M., Chaplain George Taylor, 152d Depot Brigade; 7:00 P.M., Y.M.C.A. Meeting

5th Ave. and 8th St., 10:00 A.M., Communion Service; Chaplain Albert C. Thomas, 306th F.A.; 6:30 P.M., Y.M.C.A. Meeting

5th Ave. and 4th St., 9:45 A.M., Communion Service; Rev. Rollo Hunt; 5:30 P.M., Y.M.C.A Meeting

5th Ave. and 1st St., 10:15 A.M., Chaplain Browne, 305th Infantry; 6:45 P.M., Y.M.C.A. Meeting

Base Hospital.

9 A.M., Holy Mass; Catholic Chaplain. 10:15 A.M., morning worship, Protestant minister. 7:30 P.M., evening service, conducted by Chaplain Trexler.

Mid-Week Meetings.

One mid-week religious meeting is held in each Y.M.C.A. Building each week. These meetings are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. See Announcements.

Jewish services are held on Friday evenings in Y.M.C.A. buildings at Second Avenue and 14th Street and at 5th Avenue and 8th Street. See Jewish Welfare Board in Y.M.C.A. building 5th Avenue and 8th Street for details.

Jazzer Supreme at Big Hdqts. 307 Show

Capt. F.R. Appleton's Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry, broke into the entertainment field with a glorious "jass night" at the "Y" Auditorium. Lieut. McNeal Swazey had charge of the programme, which featured the Headquarters Jazzers, led by Vincent Rizzo, the "Restless Violinist," Sergt. Markels at the piano. The Jazzers scored a big hit as did the new Service Quartet, with finely balanced harmonies. An array of songsters from New York, introducing recent hits, drew liberal hands. Among them were well knownspinmers of popular melodies. Herman Cohen, the "Yodeling Yit," was a novel and effective master of ceremonies. The evening feature was a Doug Fairbanks film, "D'Artagnan of Kansas."

ARTILLERY TALENT APPEARS AT K. OF C.

Dancing-the real stuff-band concerts and vaudeville shows are centers of interest at the Fourth Avenue and 15th Street club house. Recently an all star camp talent show went big, with the following contributors; The Only McManus, Kelly and McNulty, "Buddy" Childs, Battery A, 306th F.A.; Joe Cappelo, Hdq. Co., 306th F.A.; Private Barnes, Battery A, 306th F.A.; Sellner and Masterson, Battery E, 306th F.A.; Corpl. Schneider, Russian dancer; Frank Virth, Battery G, 304th F.A. and Richard Pollock, Battery A, 306th F.A.; Frank Russo, Hdq. Co., 306th F.A.; Phil Gleason, 9th Co., Ordance Corps; F.J. Cronin, Battery B, 305th F.A.

Good basketball is staged daily on the clubhouse court, among the recent games being: Battery C, 306th F.A., 12; Headquarters Company, 306th F.A., 11:; Battery D, 306th F.A. 17; Headquarters Company, 306th F.A., 17; Battery C, 306th F.A., 7; Battery A, 5; Battery C, 306th F.A., 11; Trench Mortar Battery, 9.

The 306th F.A. has held bugle and liaison classes in the building recently and the gas mask contest showed some great speed in adjusting the disguises.

The ladies of the Camp Upton Auxiliary have held forth as hostesses to the mud-crushers, coffee, sandwiches and cake being their offerings. The band of the 302d Engineers furnished music. Terence E. Moran, secretary in charge of the clubhouse, and his new assistant, William J. Nolan jr., were able coworkers with the fair visitors.

PICK 306TH BASKETBALL SQUAD.

Basketball in the 306th is moving apace, with the regimental schedule, begun Feb. 13th, well advanced games will be played almost nightly until March 28. Lieut. M.J. Hayes, 306th athletic officer, has picked the following squad for practice to evolve an all-star 306th five which will compete for the division championship: Doxee, Kenney and West, Headquarters Company; Gold and Rizzo, Company D; Shedlin, Stewart and Breitweisse, Company F; Waxman and Nadel, Company K; Schoeter and Chapin, Company M; Davis, Company L and Rainey, Machine Gun Company.

MOPPERS-UP HAVE BUSY DAY.

The 11th Company, 152d Depot Battalion's moppers-up tug-of-warriors obeyed Capt. Robertson's forward march recently and led by Lieuts. Brenig, Adaans, Perrin and Miller, went to the 12th Company's area for a pull . The Mopper-up pulled their co-fighters of the 12th half way to Jamaica and return, three times out of four. Here's the 11th Company lineup: Jack murray, Leo Pullard, Gordan Perry, Sergt. William Heart, John Maloney, Teddy Weiler, Pete Waldron, John Loebeck, Sergt. Jim Carney.

Question Box Is Opened for Doughboys by 306th

Answers to "Anxious," "Broke" and "Downhearted"- Regimental Gossip.

(When in Doubt Write Us)

" A.W.O.L."- It can't be done without serious consequences

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"Marjorie"- The name of the cute little fellow who sings tenor in the Camp Upton Four is Harry Solomon Company I. Ben Baker, Company K, is the lead. (2) No, neither of them is married.

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"Anxious to Go Over" -Don't be anxious. There's plenty of fighting for everybody.

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"Admirer"- Yes, Sergt. Walter Hechtman, Supply Company, was on Keiths circuit. He's on the International circuit now. (2) Yes, his salary has been reduced.

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"Broke"- Don't worry. Tickets to France are issued free.

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"Downhearted"- Why be so? Just see Corpl. Pincus, Company I. He's a sure cure for the blues.

"Knight of Columbus"-"Gas" was originated by the Kaiser. Its just an improvement on "hot air"

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"Constant Render" -Yes, First Sergt. Seewald, Company F, was in Cairo, N.Y. last summer. (2) We don't know what the attraction was, but we can guess.

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"Ptomaine"-The German delicatessen merchant who sold you the bad frankfurters is in the German Army. (2) Send a photograph and description to Gen. Pershing, American expeditionary Forces.

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FROM COMPANY F.

Oh, it's great (?) to arise so early.

Long before reveille blows;

The famous Big Ben isn't in it.

For getting us into our clothes.

What is it that gets us up early?

It isn't a "what," "it's a "who;"

Smith, he is called in the daytime,

but

In the morning-I don't use that kind of language.

Most everybody thinks that one jab of pneumonia is one too many. Not so Corpl. Oppenheimer. Just to show he wasn't afraid, he took two jabs in the same arm. Now he says, "Bring on the Germans."

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Headquarters Company

Some men are funny some of the time, but Private Lugatsch is funny all of the time ad an even make the cooks laugh. So now the comedian is made to go first in line and puts "Teddy" Kaufman, Slockbauer, et al, in such high spirits that they fill up the mess-kits. Lugatsch, we thank you, our mothers thanks you and our appetites thank you. And we suspect that the officers who manage to get within hearing distance on the hike to and from the rifle range, thank you.

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The Sunday Dance Club is popular with the men and femininity. Good shoes are popular with the dance fiends. Sergt. Singer is the supply sergeant. Therefore, let us make him honorary president of the club. Now that the plot is uncovered, who will second the motion?

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Is it or Isn't IT!

"Port Chester, Somewhere in the U.S.," is the subject of a stirring debate being waged nightly in the Regimental Headquarters platoon quarters. Private Travers, who confesses that he is a proud son of the Port, upholds the affirmative. Opposed to him is the platoon, minus one.

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COMPANY B.

Publicity pays. Mess-Sergt. Gross has already responded to the notice in Trench and Camp recently. Ice Cream and cake.

Corpl. Treakle is thinking of joining the Engineers, with a view to surveying a Lover's Lane soon.

Sergt. Fisher, a regualr army man and regualt fellow, is now "Top" of Company B.

Charlie Schwartz is the company's Steve Brodie, who takes a chance each weekend and buys a railroad ticket.

NAMES OF TROOP SHIPS AND DEPARTURE DATES MUST BE KEPT SECRET.

Every Soldier in training in this country today would do well to remember the "Secrecy Means Safety," and that upon receiving notice that his command is about to sail for France he should keep a stiff upper lip and maintain silence in every language he knows.

The arrest of a young officer who divulged to a member of his family the name of the vessel on which he was about to sail and the date of its departure, shows the War department intends to rigidly enforce the order forbidding the disclosing of such information.

Concerning the arrest of the officer the War Department issued the following statement:

"The war Department authorizes the announcement that a young officer is held in arrest because he divulged to a relative the name of the vessel upon which he was about to start overseas and the schedule date of departure. As a result of this prohibited information the relative of the young officer, a first lieutenant, sent a telegram to him at the port of embarkation, which was not in cipher, furnished information which, in the hands of the enemy, might have endangered the vessel and all aboard.

"The disclosure of such information by officer and men about to sail is strictly forbidden in general orders No. 94, War Department 1917, and warning is again issued that officers and men must not acquaint relatives or friends with details of arrangements for departure. Disciplinary action faces offenders.

"The case of the young officer in arrest in this instance is before the War Department for action, following an investigation at the port of embarkation.

"There is also to be further inquiry to ascertain whether the immediate superior of the officer held in arrest properly instructed this officer as to the requirement of secrecy concerning the names of vessels and sailing dates."

Kontajus Klippings from Base Hospital

Private Frank Dee of the Medical Department didn't know anything about jiu jitsu before going to the Base Hospital, but the other night he got an eyeful. Now he's absolutely convinced that when a wrestling expert is demonstrating jiu jitsu hods on another man its best for the demonstrate not to start demonstrating on the expert. Something besides the demonstratee's calculations are likely to be upset.

Consequences are bound to follow, instance, when the demonstrator is Irving Osborne of the Second Avenue and seventh Street Y.M.C.A., who is full of Jap wrestling pep. At the latest Thursday evening pugilistic seance in the Base Hospital, Orborne came to show the boys how to tickle a German's funny bone so he'd surrender.

He required a substitute boche who liked punishment. Private Dee rose to the emergency and stepped briskly into the ringin the interest of this form of military manoeuvres. There upon Osbourne manhandled him gently, firmly and scientifically, while the throng watched this slender, undersized athlete, who could lift a heavier man with the ease of a baggage smasher. Perhaps it was the difference in weight that gave Private Dee his great idea, for suddenly, when everything was going peacefully, he decided he had learned enough to be a jiu jitsu expert too.

He siezed Osbourne in what looked like a scissors lock, though the Japanese name for it probably sounds like a cork being drawn from a bottle. Private Dee gave a push, and managed to make Osbourne look surprised. The next moment Osbourne and Private Dee in a nelson, bent him back gracefully and caused him to kiss the floor. Then it was Private Dee got his eyeful of jiu jitsu.

It was observed that the alacrity with which Private Dee had stepped into the ring was exceeded only by the alacrity with which he stepped out of it. "It isn't so bad, this jiu jitsu," said Private Dee, dusting off his left eye.

Private Patrick Keegan, thus addressed, regarded the swelling orb and deliberated a moment. "Well," said Private Keegan, "you can have my part of it."

At the following social evening Private McManus, the uncracked nut from Battery B, 304th Field Artillery, broke up the meeting with laughter, assisted by a gang composed of Corpl. Pincus and Private Cronin, Paiterson, Baker, Kelly, Yap, McCormack, and Davy JOnes, who is Sam Bernards nephew, but father of his own jokes.

The entertainment proved such a stimulus to the local talent that on last Thursday evening the Base Hospital Quartet felt strong enough to face a crowd. The quartet, composed of Ole Sarge Arthur Feeley, Raymond Blake, Harry Morrison and Leo I. Ruggeri, and assisted in part of their stage business by Henry Weber, were led into action first by L. Ignatius Ruggeri, with several solos. He warbled "The End of a Perfect Day" so absorbingly that every one forgot that rain outside was showing him up as a weather prophet. Then the quartet got going on "Hunky Tunky," "The Darktown Strutters Ball" and other selections in a way worthy of the best sound slingers.

The Hospital Instrumental Quartet, composed of Private Wille, violin; Colvert, piano; Odell, cello; and Woodhed, drum, preformed in the intervals while the vocalists were sucking lemons. Private Wille also gave us a rare treat in several violin solos. This quartet has won an enviable reputation among the Hospital Corps, and we trust that we may have the pleasure of their harmony on may a future occasion. "It is up to you Odell."

Discover Paul Jones House.

A pair of Upton Officers in search of the Ideal Resting Place while in New York report the discovery of the Paul Jones House, No. 24 West 57th Street. The atmosphere is quiet, home like and restful, and the cuisine get that!- is excellent, for tea and dinner, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Ladies may be taken there. Officers of the Metropolitan Division and officer of the French and British Missions are herewith informed of this- Paul Jones House, No. 24 West 57th Street, New York.

FROM THE SUICIDE CLUBMAN

By Mitra Loose

Fom the 304th Battalion.

This battalion brags some basketball outfits (acute accent on the "some.") Company A leads thus far with 1,000 percentage the other companies stand:

Won. Lost.

Headquarters.................. 0 4

B Company..................... 2 1

C Company..................... 3 1

D Company..................... 1 4

The five picked to represent the battalion in the division championship is traveling like a machine-gun bullet, and they're going to cut some swath!

Boxing is a star number here now, ith set-tos every night in each company barrack. Also preparing for the divisional supremacy. From the showing in No Man's Land fight the other night-boy! the Gunners will show among the first.

An officers' basketball team is going strong, having defeated the 305th Battalion Officers 15 to 10. The Athletic Officer would like to get a game with the other officers' team in camp.

Intrest has been considerable in a Bible Class taught by the battalion's Chaplain, Lieut. Russell G. Nye.

305TH GUNMAN REPORT.

"The army might be worse." says John T Gunman of the 305th Machine Gun Battalion as he steps out for the twenty third time with a Real One on his arm at the division ball in New York. We were there in the parade.

Company A's song, "If You Want to Have a Good Time Just Stir Up Company A," got in some good work at the Knights of Columbus Auditorium when A's basketball team downed the Machine Gun Company, 307th Infantry, 56 to 21. A's passing was smooth as grease through a funnel and with the enthusiastic backing o their royal rooters swept the 307th players off their feet in the second period. Schmidt's Orchestra helped liven things.

MAKE WAY FOR THE 306TH!

Company A has gained an immortal name by showing D.W. Griffith's masterpiece "The Avenging Conscience." featuring Henry Walthall, of "The Birth of a Nation" fame at the 5th and 8th Y hut. The entire battalion enjoyed the show, secured through the influential efforts of L.L. Burstein who is "keeping his hand in the game" just for practice.

Basketball and boxing, along ith bacon and beans-and other B's- occupy everyone just at present.

Leave it to Private McCole, Company A to tip 'em off. Nervo, the high diver of the 308th circus was lamenting that the roof wasn't higher, when Mack broke out with: "Let the machine gunners open up on the roof. They'll raise it for you!"

Private Kloheidanz, Company B, was there with the boxing exhibition stuff the other night. Fortunately for his opponents the bout only lasted to rounds. Young Kid Battling Katz was also there looking for opponents-under 100 pounds and over ninety years of age. Young Kid weighs 210 ringside F.O.B. Yaphank. Lew Burstein, his manager, disappeared, though at th crucial moment and it is feared he was leaning vs. a Postage exchange Bar, bubbling in his Bevo.

SERGT. KAHN SCORES ONE.

Company E, 306th never does anything to "go big." The recent entertainment in the 5th and 4th Y hut was an example. Sergt. Hochstein's violin offerings were jubilantly welcomed; Sergts. Rosanoff, Abrams and Frank Croswell drew heavy hands. "Love's Claim" was the big Universal fil feature, secured through Mr. Seligman. Sergt. Kahn, athletic director of the company, put the show across.

305TH ARTILLERYMEN ENJOY BOXING BEE.

A large group of officers attended and the barrack room was packed with enthusiastic artillary boxing fans for a little mitt carnival held recently by the 306th F.A. The plot was laid in Battery E barrack. Private Fisher, Battery D, and Private Al. Innace, Battery E, opened the evening with three speedy rounds. No decision. The surprise party of the affair was a go between Private Becker, Battery D, and Private Saunders, Battery E. In less the thirty seconds D's champion scored a knockout and brought the house to its feet. Lieut. Brooks, Battery E, refereed the bouts, and Lieut. Shutt, Battery D, was the match maker.

BIG TIMER IN NEW U.S. SERVICE QUARTET.

At an entertainment in the 2d and 14th Y.M.C.A. recently the Uncle Same Service Quartet made its first stage appearance. The members are all old hands, and the aggregation promises to be one of the finest in camp. Three of the members- Theodore Kline, Ray Brenna, and Kenneth Johnson, 152d Depot Brigade, have sung together before as members of the Sailors' Quartette, which toured the whole country. The fourth singer is William Liebling, formerly of the Keystone Four of big time caliber. He is now located with the 304 M.G.Bn. Accompanying the quartet and rendering pianologues was Toblas Fitzpatrick, 10th Company, Ordnance Corps, who has previously been engaged as harmony arranger for Al Plantadosi Publishing Company. The work of the entire group, including quartet numbers, solos and pianologues was of high order, and the audience could hardly be prevailed upon to let them quit the stage.

304th Entertains Artillery Brigade

Big Guns Have a Notable Evening, With Screaming Orginal Farce.

Artillery Night goes into history as a significant event. The 304th Field Artillery was responsible, and much of the success attending the efforts of Col. Kelly's men was due to Lieut. James M. Howard, Chaplain. Lieuts. Howard drilled the battery of actors who put on a screaming original farce, "Sick Call Camouflage," a bright and clever bit of business, with McManus, McNulty and other artillery stars. The program was varied and entertaining. The 304th Glee Club sang and four young lady entertainers brought to camp by Mrs. Davidson pleased, with monologues, harp solos and classic dancing, with camp talent also prominent on the programme.

The hospitable and fraternal spirit underlying artillery night was significant. It was the purpose of the committee to have a 304th man as host to two men, from the two brother artillery regiment, 305th and 306th. Following the entertainment dinner was served in the barracks, with the 304th again royal hosts. The visitors were guests in the officers' mess, where dancing and dining were enjoyed.

Draft Actors From Ranks and Show Went With Roar

This Company in 306th Finds Nary Slacker When Call Comes.

Headquarters Company, 306th Infantry, is still talking about the "rip roaring" show in the company theater- a new name for the mess hall, in which a portable stage had been erected, with footlights, spotlight orchestra, curtain and everything that pertains to the theatre, including the smell of grease paint.

There had been no rehearsals, so the show was a great success. Actors and acts were made on the spot, and no one knew what was going to happen until First Sergt. Lawrence Kelly announced to the assembled company that it was a happy suggestion of Capt. Patterson's that an impromptu show be held, and that the men be drafted from the ranks and detailed to the stage to do their theatrical bit. There wasn't a slacker. The following heros and their respective deeds of bravery were recorded in the Imaginary Hall of Fame in the orderly room:

First Class Hero, Private Joseph Lugatsch, the "company comedian." He earned a forty-eight hour pass by arranging a mock trial, over which he presided. A rubber boot served as a gavel, and this he wielded in such a masterful way that it is suspected Old King Comedy was his boon companion. Even men burdened with the greatest cares of the world could not resist the lure to laugh at his witticisms. Even the cooks laughed. In inimitable fashion he convicted Privates Madden and Sibeo of outrageous crimes, such as being "A.W.O.L," or failing to stand reveille.

There was also an awkward squad drill, Sergt. Sergy commanding and "Judge" Lugatsch being the squad. He succeeded perfectly in doing everything wrong the should have been right, and in leaving nothing undone that should have been done to do things wrong. A rifle was never so mishandled. Never was a squad so awkward.

Private Paul McPartland was another star performer. His rendition of popular songs, including the regimental song, "When the Moon is Shining Somewhere in France," earned him a place right next to Lugatsch in the Imaginary Hall of Fame. Private De Pace sang several opera selections in what has become popularly known as the "De Pacean Style." A bout between Sergt. "Jim" Duffy and Caspar Ricca, both of whom qualified for the regimental boxing semi-finals, was the "real thing." Others preformed creditably were Private Madden and Kildare, the former telling funny stories and the latter reciting abot the charms of his best girl.

One of the funniest acts on the bill was the pie-eating contest. Music was furnished by Corporal Jordan's Jazz band, with Wagner and Leigh at the piano.

Blood Spilled Freely Around Hill 41 in Y.M. Auditorium.

Strike up a dirge for the Fritz who ventured into No Man's Land when the scrappers who fought around the Y Auditorium platform--Hill No. 41- in the No Man's Land fight! it was the howlingest, scrappiest, free-est free-for-all since the days of the first mess call. The scrappers were clad only in determination and blue overalls, with boxing gloves as a side arm. Arms and legs were in the air for five minutes. All managed to find their owner at the end.

The even was the hit of the Division Athletic Night, and went with a roar. It's certain that when another No Man's scrap is announced the Auditorium will be pulled limb from limb by the mob trying to get in. Physical Director Bryant of the Y.M.C.A. originated the fight. Starting it was enough. He refrained from taking part. In the first fight the smoke cleared, and through the gore and blood three 307th Infantrymen were seen on the platform and only two of the 308th warriors. The second fight left one 304th Machine Gun Battalioner supreme on the table. The Depot Brigadier and the rest of the Suiciders were locked in death embraces on the floor.

The tugs-of-war were conducted in a novel manner, with the teams pulling through block and tackle for a flag mounted in the front centre of the stage. The 308th and 307th Infantrymen were rivals again, and for three minutes were unable to gain anything. In the second pull the 307th won in seven and one half minutes. The Depot Brigade found the 304th Machine Gun Battalion easy meat, in revenge or No Man's Land, pulling them off their feet in thirty five seconds. Boxing wound up the evening. Eddie Grover and Ritchie Ryan, 326 Motor Truck Company, had everyone guessing in their clever five round "knockout," while Benny Leonard and John Gaddi, 306th Infantry, gave an interesting exhibition.

Private Kundin, Battery C, 304th Field Artillery, took the honors in bar-chinning, with eighteen and sixteen pull-ups. The others stood or hung up: Private Lebowitz, 304th M.G. Battalion, 13; Private G. Huck, M.G., Company, 307th Infantry, 12; E. Rose, Company I, 308th Infantry; 12; Cuccu, Company M, 307th Infantry, 18 and 8; Rogers, Company 8, 308th 14; and Stunbach, 4th Company, 152d D.B.,14.

What's What in Artillery

French Speaking Classes Being Boosted-Basketball going Strong.

So many barracks boast of dog mascots it has been suggested in Artillery Vale that a special barrack be set aside for the animals-perhaps in the K Section-maybe K-9!

In the near future new faces are anticipated in the ranks hereward. The new squad of acting privates and near-rank privates will be in prominence.

A golden opportunity to parlez Francais is offered men of the 304th F.A. Classes are in session from 4:15 to 6 o'clock two afternoons a week and evenings 8 to 9 o'clock. The officers favor the course highly and the opportunity is unparalleled. Mr. Brinkerhoff, Y Hut, at Fifth and 14th, or Private Brown will recieve names.

Gas mask contests continue with interest. The results of a recent 305th one in the artillery, Battery C 60; Battery D, 40; Headquarters Company, 5. The individual standing, time being from alert position: Sergt. Bayer, Headquarters; Private Schechey, D, and Corpl. William, Headquarters, tied for first with 3 3-5 seconds. Lieut. Mitchell is directing the contests. Lieut. Rantoul, Company C and Lieut. Moore, Medical Detachment, were judges.

Battery B and Headquarters Company both look strong now in the basketball race of the 304th.

MORE CRULLERS!

Red letter days are counted by many people in many different ways, but it is pretty safe to say that the 305th has a way all its own. Its spelled this way-crullers ad coffee-as much as you want. Religious Secretary Young has twice been able, through the kindness of churches he ha served in former years, to serve real Bradburry crullers and excellent coffee. The last one of the occasions saw about 1,000 men in line.

CAMP BOXING BOILING-306TH FIGHT REGIMENT CHAMPIONSHIP

Battalion Decisions in 307th and Brother Infantrymen Battle to finish.

Trench and Camp's Boxing Editor announces conspicuous advances on all fronts during the last week. Especially in the 306th and 307th Infantries have strides been made toward the division boxing. Two rattling battalion events have been run off by the 307th, with some of the best goes yet seen. Wednesday another step is taken toward the finals with fifteen bouts scheduled in the Y auditorium. Lieut. Martin, athletic office, is in charge.

The 306th has wound up its regimental boxing first, and the scrapping bayonetters of Col. Vidmer's outfit are confident the the division will have to hand them something in the way of laurels when Benny Leonard's big boxing carnival is set afoot in March. Every company in the 306th has been encouraging the fighting to the full, special training tables being established for the fighters. Several promotions have been made on the basis of mitt supremacy, officers feeling that if a man can more then hold up his end in a set-to be will make good as a non-com. Lieut. M.J. Hayes, athletic officer, was in charge of the finals, witnessed in the Y auditorium by the entire regiment, which marched. Lieut. Shapiro, Company E, refereed; Capt. Tyner, Company D, was timekeeper, and B.F. Bryant and Capt. Frank Glick, judges. Capt. Sprague's company C, took two bouts with G, Capt. Bull; E, Capt. Wilf, and L. Capt. O'Reilly, one each. TThe results: Feather Weight-Bartenbach, C, beat Blackburn, W; Lightweight, Lombardi, C, beat Senk, L, by two knockouts; 145 pound, Tiplitz, G, beat enney, headquarters, in two knockouts; light heavyweight, Kaufman, E, beat Hine, M.

SMALL FIRE FROM COMPANY C, 308TH.

There has been a lot of talk about painting the inside of our barracks, together with oiling the floors, and incidental decorations. Capt. Fehnestock had brought the matter to a head, stopping all talk, and in its place substituting action. He has appointed First Class Privates Christ Harrington and Cord Hoeyman to superintend the job and finish it with all the haste that efficiency will permit.

Capt. Fahnestock is financing this job from his private purse.

As long as the barracks continue to be home, it is the captains admirable desire to make it as home-like as possible.

Corpl. Frank Jacobellis has been going to bayonet school for about a month now. He knows "On Guard" perfectly.

Overhead at the non-coms, mess table by our Scout.

Corpl. Raush- This semaphore stuff gets my goat. How do you make "L?"

Corpl. Tuite-Search me. I only know up to B.

Corpl. Sullivan-I just can't seem to get the blame thing.

Corpl. Bandell- They can't blame us, we have only been studying four months. Why, it took some of the privates nearly a full week to get it.

Corpl. Gelmar (interrupting, as usual)- Who's got my r-r-r-rifle?

Corpl. Isaacs- Whats a patrol?

Entrtaining table-talk, isn't it?

Private Joe Bernstein, a budding lawyer before entering Uncle Sam's emply, is now becoming-so he admits- an accomplished orator. After talking an hour or two he always finishes by convincing every one around him. Which, on the surface, is some accomplishment.

Only, our inherent love of truth makes us add, that there is never anyone around him when he finishes.

The babbling brrok and Corpl. Geimer;s "Gimme's" go on forever.

304TH F.A. BASKETBALL.

Battery B, undefeated, is a strong contender for the basketball championship, 304th F.A., 193 points to opponents' 21. B hopes to fight for the division championship with other regimental teams. Recent results in the 304th tourney: Headquarters Company 20, Battery D, 7; B, 60, Battery F, 4; Battery C, 144; Supply Company, 8; Battery E, 22, Battery A, 8; Battery A, forfeit; Battery D, forfeit; Battery C, 19, Battery E, 11; headquarters and B game postponed.

D.B. Paved with Intentions, Kicks In With Big Show.

Lieutenant Major, Exercising Cripples, Told to Pull HIs Curtains Down.

They say that the Dpot Brigade is paved with good intentions, and up to the present time the intentions have been good, but completed efforts in the way of real vaudeville entertainment have fallen short of the standard some other outfits have set. It remained for the 3d Company and Capt. Coleman, the versatile and progressive commanding officer of that reliable organization, to put something across in the way of vaudeville that makes 'em look sick by comparison. The first Depot Brigade vaudeville show, given under the direction of Harry Weber, late pf the Weber and Wilson headline act, "Dancing a la Carte," and "The Military Girl" show, was a world beater, and was voted by all the officers and men who packed the 19th Street Hut to be the best they had seen anywhere in camp.

Mesars. Pantzer and Masterson, 306th F.A., gave a clever pianologue and comedy sing. Young and Wheeler of the Keith Circuit delighted with violin and piano numbers distinctly orginal. Miss Nita Johnson-Keith Circuit-entertained with individual charm, her last number being an imitation of a 'cello which made M. Princevalli, the well known 'cellist of New York City, now in Sergt. Casler's orchestra, admit that her instrument was a wonderful one. Gayles and Raymond were a well balanced pair of singers, with some sweet melodies, new numbers, lively steps and funny jokes. Sam Nocinoa-Keith Circuit-Hawaiian steel guitar player, drew great applause. Fred Snyder-known on the boards as "Romanoff" (no relation to one yclept "Nick" of that name that we wot) gave a Russian dance, and last but not least came Si of the clan Plunkett, and he looked it, and acted it, and was it, and sang some funny numbers an told some funny stories in a manner distinctly Plunkettian, being the star act in a galaxy of stars. Plunkett also acted as announcer, leading a subtle humor to the whole evening's programme.

The whole show was good, and Capt. Coleman has the heartiest thanks for his efforts.

STUDENTS ENJOY CONCERT.

Men from the Officer's Training Battalion composed a large part of the audience which enjoyed a Sunday afternoon band concert in the Second Avenue and 14th Street Hut. The talented musicians of the 306th F.A. offered a programme of classical and modern favorites. The concert was made possible through the courtesy of Lieut. Friedlander.

MARCH 4, 1918

New York Benefit for 305^th Artillery

George M. Cohan’s generosity to the 305^th Field Artillery is being gratefully commented on by the officers and men of Col. Doyle’s regiment, who enjoyed a regimental benefit at the Cohan and Harris Theatre recently. In addition to star civilian vaudeville, there was a line of soldier offerings that compared very favorably with the best anywhere. The proceeds of the benefit went to the regimental fund.

RABBI WISE SCORES PRUSSIAN SINS; RAPS AMERICAN BOLSHEVIKI

Soldiers Hear Famous Orator Convict Teuton and Tell Why U.S. Is In.

Putting the reasons for America’s participation in the war into ringing, clear, forceful message that burned conviction into the heart of every soldier who heard it, was the service rendered at Camp Upton by Rabbi Stephen S. Wise of the Free Synagogue, New York, recently. The famous Rabbi’s reputation as one of America’s greatest orators was more vindicated by the address which was heard by a large crowd of enlisted men in the Y Auditorium. Gen. Johnson heard the address with every sign of deep sympathy and appreciation. Dr. Wise was the Commanding General’s guest at the officer’s house following.

The brilliant Jew was brought here by the Jewish Welfare Board, for the celebration of the Purim, in memory of the rescue of the Children of Israel from destruction in Persia, by Queen Esther. Dr. Wise likened the Kaiser to Haman and scored Germany with withering denunciation.

“Germany does not annex”, said the rabbi, speaking of Germany’s hypocritical cry for no annexations and no indemnities. “She stretches her hand indemnities”. “She stretches her hand ples and- gathers them in. The greatest moment in history was when Belgium faced the decision as to how to meet the imperial will of Germany. Belgium might have chosen ease and prosperity, but instead she chose to stand and say, ‘No’ to the modern Hamman.

“If America had not entered the war when she did to preserve the world’s sanctities of justice, truth and love, the words ‘too late’ would have been written as the country’s epitaph”. Rabbi Wise was especially strong in his attacks upon the “peoples’ Council” and the rest of the American Bolsheviki who cry for peace that could not but be premature.

Every man present felt the hospitality of the Jewish Board in the substantial form of cigars and cigarettes, freely distributed by Secretary Joseph Hyman and his Aids.

MISS WILSON WILL SING TO MEN HERE

President’s Daughter to Appear in Y Auditorium Two Nights.

Upton men will this week have two days of opportunity to hear the daughter of the President sing, when on the evenings of March 7 and 8 Miss Margaret Wilson appears at the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium for a concert. She will be accompanied by Melville Clark, famous Syracuse harpist, and Mrs. Ross David. Miss Wilson has been induced to give most of her time for the next few weeks to the entertaining of soldiers in the Eastern Military Department.

She is scheduled by the War Work Council, Y.M.C.A. and has appeared in Y.M.C.A. buildings in various camps and training stations, including Fort Totten, Allentown, Pa; Pelham Bay Park Naval Training Station, Cape May naval points and Camps Dix, N.J. Other dates are being arranged.

HIGH DIGNITY OF BRITAIN NOW VISTING UPTON

The good fortune the Metropolitan Division enjoys in having the Rev. Dr. William T. Manning as a voluntary chaplain attached to the 302d Engineers is again emphasized by announcement that the Right Honorable and most Reverend Cosmo Gordon Lang, Archbishop of York and Primate of England, is to visit camp Monday, on the invitation of Br.g. Gen. Johnson. For it is in response to Dr. Manning’s urgent representations that Archbishop Lang visits this country. Rarely does the Archbishop of York leave England. There are only three persons in Great Britain who take Precedence over him in official rank- the King, the Prince of Wales and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Archbishop Lang speaks in the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium Monday evening, March 4, on the issues of the war.

Newly Arrived Draftees Share Calcium With State Executive and Other Notables.

Seventy-five hundred young gentlemen from New York City and some of its up-State suburbs were so much impressed with what they saw when Gov. Charles Whitman reviewed the Metropolitan Division that they have decided to remain at Camp Upton and learn the business conducted here.

Gov. Whitman’s appearance at Upton was almost overshadowed by the presence of the freshman, who stood on the sidelines in wide-eyed amazement. They shared the spotlight with His Excellency.

The review was a grand and glorious success, and the division gathered in many additional bay leaves to its laurels. The “Buffaloes” too made great showing.

Gov. Whitman congratulated Gen. Johnson and the commanding officers of the various units on the soldierly appearance of the men. The Governor expressed himself as immensely pleased with the reviews as well as camp conditions in general.

The division was on its mettle for the review and never looked better. Every man had on his best bib and tucker, equipment was in apple pie order and the marching was nothing less than classy. The pride of the officers and men was plainly shown on their countenance and in their springy, rhythmic step. Some of the Colonels, Majors, Captains and Lieutenants dug their heels into the ground with snap and emphasis and in their movements suggested thoroughbred horses trained to a fine point and eager to be off.

The lines formed by the companies across the stretch of the fire-break were uniformly good. Although the parade was impressive from start to finish, it was particularly so when the commands got abreast of Gov. Whitman and marched with eyes right as a salute.

The soldiers enjoyed the review as well as Gov. Whitman did, and the ceremony was highly beneficial to the newly arrived draftees, as it furnished them an ideal for which to strive.

Major Gen. William A. Mann, Commander of the Department of the East, joined Gov. Whitman in praising the division and the 367^th Regiment, colored. Gen. Mann and Gov. Whitman stood beside Gen. Johnson during the review. Other distinguished men on the reviewing stand included three members of Gov. Whitman’s military staff. Adjutant General C. C. Sherrill, Col. Burley, Chief of Ordnance, and Lieut. Col. Crall of the Seventh Regiment.

Gen. Johnson entertained the visitors at luncheon and escorted them on an inspection of the camp shortly before the review began.

Weddings to Swell K’s Company Fund

There are more way than one of swelling the company fund, but Capt. Joseph Holohan’s boys in K, 307^th , have to date registered one of the most novel methods. Henceforth, wedding fees will jingle into the company’s coffers, and there are a dozen or so soldiers who vow they’ll be the first to drop a fee for performance of the “Last Sad Rites.” Lieut. Louis H. Buysch was an Episcopal minister before he put on khaki. His last parish included some 50,000 square miles of territory in Alaska. He will perform the ceremony of marriages. Lieut. King W. Snell is the official company best man. A special box has been set aside for used-up hiking shoes and the chef putting by a little rice each day. Whoever makes the break first is due for some ovation.

LIBERTY THEARTE OPENS MARCH 12

“Turn to the Right” Will Be Curtain-Raiser in Smileage House.

Tuesday, March 19, is the date set for the opening of the Liberty Theatre in the center, of camp, now being rushed to completion. “Turn to the Right,” known to hundreds of New York boys through its record run at the Gaiety Theatre, New York City, last season, will be the opening attraction.

“Turn to the Right” is the first theatrical company touring the circuit of cantonment theatres under the direct supervision of the War Department. It is known as “Smileage Company No. 1,” and will present the Broadway success at Liberty Theatre prices. The smileage tickets being sent here to soldiers by home friends will be as good as cash at the box office.

According to present plans the local Liberty curain-raiser will play the week of March 19, including Sunday. The company began its tour at Camp Dix. The week following it plays at Devens and then Upton.

COMPANY F, 308^TH INFANTRY

There is to be a Battalion Boxing Elimination Contest within the next few days, and Company F is to be well represented in this event. The winners of these bouts, which is in all classes, will fight for the regimental championship, and then will try for the divisional honors.

Company F is trying hard for these honors, and is putting six good men in the ring; Private Robert Anner (140lbs.) Sergeant John S. O’Brien (131lbs.); Private Thomas Confrey (151 lbs.); Private Leo Birnbaum (158 lbs.); Private Daniel Harnett (170 lbs.); Corporal Michael McCarren (178 lbs.), and Private John Breen (202 lbs.)

There is a lot of good old Irish in most of these men and all are confident of winning by a knockout.

DON’T HAVE TO GO SOUTH TO TRAIN FOR HUN OR YANK

This battalion was at it again with a boxing night at the “Y” Hut, 8^th and 5^th, some go. Among the winners were Katz, Co. A; Carrol, Co. A; Legnani, Co. A; Dunnellon, Co. A; Lange, Co. B; Kloberdanz, Co. B; Livingston, Co. C, and Smith, Co. C. Sou is still the mascot of Company A and Jim wouldn’t part with her for any amount of money.

The baseball teams of all companies have been out on the fire-break for practice, and as one of the boys remarked. “We don’t have to go South to train to beat the ‘Yanks’- or the Huns, either.” The basketball team is ready to enter the divisional play offs with the 304^th and the 305^th M. G. B., and we look for some sessions.

Lew Burstein, Co. A. has been engaged by Secretary Riegel, 5^th and 8^th Y Hut, as a Worrying Expert. Burstein will do all the worrying for the Y bloke. Riegel engaged him at a salary of $100 per week, and when asked where the money would come from said, “That will be his first worry.”

BATTERY NIGHTS AGAIN.

There are lots of nights, as many as seven a week sometimes, but there’s a special brand in the artillery, known as Battery Night. E 306^th stated things recently. Blake and Tex Kelly rattled a good sparing exhibition. McHugh and De Traine, Hurley and Martin offered clever entertainment. Music and refreshments also figured in the evening.

AUXILIARY FOR 305^TH TO MOBILIZE THE FOLKS, WITH

AIMS AND OFFICES

The Aims Are Practical---The Office May Be Two, New York and Paris---Also Plan Sunday Parties

The “peppy” 305^th Infantry are going to take up the Big Work over yonder with a feeling that everything is being done to keep the home folks tied up, since plans were started recently to establish an efficient Regiment Auxiliary. It will be a welfare organization to serve the families of soldiers, furnish them advice, render temporary financial aid and give them the latest and most authentic news of the regiment. An office in New York will open, in all probability, and a plan has been broached by Mrs. W. R. Smedberg Jr., wife of Col. Smedberg, 305^th commanding officer to have headquarters in Paris, with a Secretary in charge, who would keep in close touch with the outfit and send all possible intelligence to the home office. The idea also is to have the Paris Secretary keep in touch with Chaplain Browne and help him assist that officer.

The popular two-fisted spiritual leader of the 305^th has been prominently concerned in the plans for the auxiliary and acted as Temporary Chairman of the first meeting, held not long since at the home of Mrs. Smedberg, Babylon, L. I. Among those present were Chaplain and Mrs. Duncan Brown, Mrs. Harold C. Woodward, wife of Major Metcalfe, First Battalion; Mrs. Duncan Harris, wife of Capt. Harris, Company A; Mrs. Stephen Olin, mother of Capt. Earl Dodge, Company H; Mrs. Charles A. Miller, wife of Lieut. Miller, Company H; Mrs. Moses King Jr., wife of Capt. King, Company I; Mrs. James E. Schuyler, wife of Lieut. Schuyler, Company I; Mrs. Philip Cocke, wife of Capt. Cocke, Company K; Mrs. Danforth Miller, wife of Lieut. Miller, Company L; Mrs. John H. Mallory, wife of Lieut. Mallory, Headquarters Company; Mrs. Frank J. Seib, wife of Lieut. Seib

It is an achievement to create in a regiment the remarkable esprit which marks all the Metropolitan Division’s organizations. It is also a distinctive achievement to mobilize the sympathies and labors of those who will be left behind when the Large Move is made.

One other outcome of this meeting at Mrs. Smedberg’s may be the introduction of Sunday afternoon parties for the men of the regiment, their wives, sweethearts, families and other friends, with dancing and refreshments. Chaplain Browne heartily approved the idea, and steps will be taken to secure some place wherein to hold the affairs. Lieut. Darragh Park, regimental mess officer, has agreed to take care of the culinary end.

Dan’l Boone’s Kin In This Compay

Also James Dolan, Who Itches to “Get Over” and Join Brothers.

Private Manly Price Boone, who is a member of the family tree of Daniel Boone, is in the ranks of Capt. Philip Nills’s company, G 308^th. His career is quite interesting. Born in Galveston, Tex., 1889, he was a survivor of the Galveston Flood in 1900, rescued from a floating house in which there were twenty-one deed persons around him. From Houston, Tex., he went to New York, in 1915. Private Boone was tenor soloist of the South Congregationalist Church, Brooklyn. In the 308^th circus parade, Private Boone impersonated the outraged Belgian women with great success. Private Boone is also a palmist. He has read the palms of most every man in the company and has told them a lot of things that were true.

Private James Dolan, also Company G. is anxious to get “over there.” There’s a reason or two. His two younger brothers, Jack, who is a member of the Rainbow Division which was the old 69^th, and Mike who is a member of the 6^th Field Artillery, are somewhere in France. James is an ex-member of the 69^th, having been rejected for poor eyesight.

Corpl. Thomas Raffaele still believes it pays to advertise. Corpl. Raffaele, before becoming a soldier, was a railroad man. A recent issue of a railroad magazine showed a very fine picture of Thomas in uniform. A few days later he received an endearing letter from a fair unknown, saying she saw his photograph in the magazine, and could not help falling in love with him. She gave a description of herself, and asked if he would care to answer her letter. He lost no time in doing so. She has sent her photo to Thomas, and the exchanges of letters are very frequent. She calls him Romeo and he calls her Juliet.

KEECH’S UKE HAS THE “JAYS” GOING

K. K. K.—the middle initial standing for ukuleles—has put a new twang into the life around Section J (old style). He was born with a Uke in his hand and a Hawaiian melody in his mouth. There is joy here that he was, and that he threw up a big vaudeville job with Keith to join the army. His baptismal handle was Kelvin K. Keech, and his outfit is the 321^st Field Signal Battalion. Every entertainment at the Second and 14^th Y Hut has to have him for a note of completeness. Recently he appeared on a program there which included Benny Leonard, who sparred with Tex Kelley, 378^th Motor Truck Company, Sergt. Davis, 379^th Motor Truck Company, refereed some other bouts. Joe Simons, 378^th Motor Truck Company met Belifield Wells, 379^th Motor Truck Company, and Tony Perrone, 302^nd Field Signal Battalion, missed it with Frank McCarthy, Tredennick Company, in a hear of a go, the last round, especially, bringing ‘em to their feet.

THIS HERE NOW LOU IS SOME BUTCHERS.

The entertainment of the 307^th Headquarters Company was success as usual. The three-round bout between Private Lou Aronoff, late of Frisco, Cal., and Sergt. Klupatan was the best of the evening. There was also a five-man battle royal with Aronoff as the first volunteer. Lou attended to all four of the boys in fine shape. Lou is a lightweight and the other four were heavies, but—meat is cheap now! First Lieut. Folter brought a machine full of cakes and soft drinks out for the feed. S’nuff!

Gen. Johnson Says Camp Church Symbolizes Religious Unity Possible by War Conditions

Protestants, Catholics and Jews Take Part In Presentation Exercises.

Presentation of Church Headquarters to Camp Upton was marked by an address from Gen. Johnson, commanding officer of the Division, in which he said such a church, bringing together as it does all creeds, would never have possible but for the upheaval created by war. Protestants, Catholics and Jews took part in the service and men of all these faiths will use the building on Upton Boulevard.

“I don’t believe in strife of creeds,” said Gen. Johnson, “but getting together for common ends. The war is too big to allow petty differences. This church symbolizes the idea of a unity of religions, and the recognition that above us all is One who looks down and sees some good in everyone. There are forty creeds in camp, but you men forget creeds in the great work you are doing. Before long, you will all be fighting shoulder to shoulder with your Allied comrades. Then, the Protestant will be laying down his life for the Catholic and the Jew for the Gentile. Self-sacrifices is one of the greatest things in life, and it is one of the good things which come from war. I am proud of the moral tone of this camp, reflected in the general court martial, where there were only fifty-three cases and only a few criminal ones. And the return of every man from leave to his place is another fine commentary on you soldiers.”

The building was presented for the use of all men in the camp by the Rev. John F. Carson, Central Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn. He stated as the church’s object the service of all the men who have given themselves in this war to save humanity. The Depot Brigade Orchestra, led by Sergt. Caslar, played.

The full programme of the dedicatory service follows” Jewels of the Madonna (Wolf-Ferrari), orchestra; hymn, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past; “invocation, Lieut. James J. Halligan (Catholic), Chaplain 308^th Infantry; responsive reading led by Hermon Eldredge, Religious Work Director, Camp Upton Y.M.C.A.; Y.M.C.A. quartet. “Lead Kindly Light;” scripture, Father Lawrence Bracken, Knights of Columbus Chaplain: prayer, the Rev. W.T. Manning (Episcopalian), Acting Chaplain 302d Engineers: March of the Priests (Mendelssohn), orchestra; hymn, “Faith of Our Fathers;” presentation of builders, the Rev. John F. Carson (Presbyterian); address, Brig. Gen. Evan M. Johnson: prayer, Rabbi N. Blechman (Jewish), representing Jewish Board for Welfare Work; “America;” benediction, Lieut. James M. Howard (Presbyterian). Chaplain 304^th Field Artillery. The Rev. William Adams Brown, D. D., of Union Theological Seminary, New York, and secretary of the General War Time Commission of the Churches, presided.

The new building has an auditorium for services and a wing containing conference rooms, chaplains’ offices and living quarters for visitors.

In Memoriam.

It is with a sad heart that we report the death of Corporal Joseph Xavier McCarthy of Headquarters Company, 308^th Infantry. Our hearts are indeed too full to give adequate expression to the sorrow which we feel. It is difficult to face realization that “Mac”- has gone from us, has answered the roll call of Him who is the Great Commander of us all.

He was a good soldier and a fine man, loved by all who came into contact with the sunshine of his personality. His death is an irreparable loss to us; but deep down in our hearts the memory of his comradeship will remain ever green, until we meet him in the great beyond.

“And there shall be no more death there; neither sorrow nor crying- neither shall there be any pain, for the former things are passed away.”

CORPL, II. C. FICKER, for the Company.

DOING OF 306^TH DOUGHBOYS

Headquarter Company.

First Sergt. Larry Kelly is making a reputation as a before—during –and after—dinner speaker. Realizing that announcements are dry things at best, he lends a humorous touch to them, and even such an announcement as a forthcoming pneumonia inoculation becomes a thing of joy. It is suspected that he has been scouring Life and Judge, judging from the life he puts into a dead announcement.

Pursuant to an order from Piano Headquarters, the piano now standing on its last legs in the recreation room will be exempted from military service and a new piano will be detailed to take its place. The thing that looks like a piano will be sent to the happy hunting ground in pianoland with full military funeral. We greet its passing, inasmuch as it has served faithfully and well—but, alas, too long—and the regimental surgeons recommend that it would be a charitable act to give it an honorable discharge on account of physical disability.

A perfectly good record of “When the Moon Is Shining Somewhere in France” was brought to the barracks recently, but the phonograph refused to play it. Anybody having a good machine can exchange it for a bad machine by applying to Private Mitteahuber, the bad machine’s orderly.

Sergt. Major Tunick was the center of attraction last week in the big parade, walking way up at the head of the line with the Adjutant. He made his eyes behave, however, and refused to give the girls any encouragement. This being a very unusual procedure for the Sergt. Major, who is neither a woman hater nor a woman avoider, it deserves to be brought to the attention of his comrades and should serve as an example to Sergt. Singer.

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Company F.

Private John Shea recommends walking as one of the best exercises for keeping in good physical trim. And just to show that he believes in his recommendation, he does seven miles of walk every day accept Sunday. But what we want to know is, why should he spend Sunday in bed?

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Private Perey Shults and Corpl. Fitzpatrick don’t speak to each other. When they have anything to say they, they sing it. Opera impresarios please take notice.

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Sergt. Jesse posed as a model the other night. My, but that papoose did look good on his back. Some of his usual funny remarks helped along the entertainment.

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Private Jack Kehoe spent a very pleasant Saturday night. Ask him to tell you about it.

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Which is the best company in the regiment? Well, we hat to brag about it, but this is their column.

ALMOST ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN OUT IN THOSE B. B. SUBURBS

Caslar’s Band may be coming a little slow, because it was the last band organized in the camp, but the Depot Brigade Orchestra is second to none, and Sergt. Caslar and his merry men are being kept busy playing at functions. This week the officers of the brigade had a couple of celebrations at which the band dispensed sweet music.

There are many nightingales in the suburbs around 19^th Street, but few of them have much on Andy Guy, 9^th Company, and Ordnance. A man who can sing at 7 A. M. of a cold morning on kitchen police would be happy anywhere, and Andy should be attached to the outgoing casuals to keep them happy.

Private McKenna, Ordnance Provisionals, went away on a two-day pass. While home at Fitchburg, Mass., he was quarantined for measles. “The lucky stiff!” is the general expression of regret from his solicitous comrades.

A bandsman’s life is not all a bed of roses. Harry Donnelly was sick, and the boys were not a bit sympathetic. First Sergt. Dan Caslar played “Ave Maria,” then Dave Brown tinkled out the “Dead March,” then Vollmer scraped out “Abide with Me” on his fiddle. Donnelly was fast reaching the stage when even profanity was no relief, when Chaplain Tayler innocently meandered into the band room, and being somewhat of a piano player himself, sat down at the instrument and softly strummed the opening stains of “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” being absolutely unconscious of the performance that had been going on before his entrance. This was too much for the sick man, and Donnelly wearily picked himself up and wandered over to the post exchanged to drown his troubles in sarsaparilla.

It is with regret that the boys hear of the coming departure of Chaplain Taylor. A chaplain who drops in at the intercompany boxing bouts, wields a broom with the detail, plays basketball and boxes with the fellows he knows he can handle, is a distinct novelty in these times of strenuous preaching. Chaplain Taylor says he feels that every man in the brigade is a personal friend, and that before he goes he would be glad to buy all the fellows a drink at the post-exchange that is, if one drink would go round all the fellows.

Sergt. Mader of the 11^th Company usually summons his company to mess with this formula: “Toot, toot, meathounds, meathounds, toot, toot.”

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

There is a high private in the 8^th Company known as “Ice.” He is known to all in the Depot Brigade by this appellation, and very few, even of his intimates, could tell his real name if required to. Questioned about this rather peculiar nickname, “Ice” confessed that he came into Camp Upton one warm day in September with his quota and on awaking next morning his first cry was “Ice! “Ice!” His right name is Christian Daescher.

NOTED ACTOR TO HELP CAMP AMUSEMENT

James K. Hackett Meets Actors at K. C.—To Go Overseas.

James K. Hackett, famous American actor-manager has been at Upton recently as General Director of Amusement for the Knights of Columbus in this country and overseas. He was very successful here in rounding up talent for producing plays and furnishing other entertainments and held several conferences with men interested. Mr. Flynn, K. C. General Secretary, will endeavor to have Mr. Hackett “play a return engagement,” although his time is limited for visiting camps in the South. He sails for France soon to organize a big entertainment work there for the Knights. Regarding his new work, which is a purely patriotic service, he said:

“There are probably more actors in the army than men of any other class, when the numerical strength of the profession is taken into consideration. I am sure there will be no difficulty in organizing companies which will compare in every way with those usually seen in the best theaters, and after examining the Knights of Columbus building I find them admirably suited to productions of the kind I have in mind. The Knights of Columbus are rendering a splendid patriotic service by the maintenance of these recreation buildings, and I am glad of the opportunity to contribute my experience to the work they are doing.

SERGT. MAJOR BIBB PLAYS FOR SISTER’S PREMIERE

Sergt. Major Frank Bibb, Headquarters Company, 305^th F. A., recently received commendation from New York musical critics for his finished accompaniments at the premier song recital of his sister, Kathleen Hart Bigg, at Aeolian Hall. “Her accompaniments were sympathetically played,” said one critic who spoke in high praise also of the singer. Sergt. Major Bibb’s talented fingers have won him an esteemed place among the soldiers he’s entertained here.

SMITH DEDICATES JITSU COOK ON GETTING TO THIS DIVISION

“Confidential” Information for Soldiers—Well – Known Stahara Given Space.

“Ten Ways to Get a Boche” is the title of the booklet on jiu-jitsu and the more widely known every day stahara, by Allan Corstorphin Smith, instructor in the Japanese science, to the men of the Metropolitan Division. “Confidential” is marked across the face of the publication, which contains clear explanations of some of the best jiu-jitsu tricks.

“This little pamphlet is dedicated to the officers and men of the 77^th Smedberg Jr. and Lieut. Col. James C. Rhea of that regiment. The 305^th has shown a real fighting spirit by the way it has taken up and made practical use of jiu-jitsu. This book has been marked ‘confidential.’ As it is not expected to be circulated except among officers and enlisted men of the National Army.” So runs Mr. Smith’s dedication.

ENGINEER’ ATHLERIC NIGHT HAS JIU-JITSU AND CHAMP B. B.

Boxing, With Our Own Ben Col. Sherrill Hands Cup to Co.

Athletic Night for the 302^nd Engineers was a rapid-fire showing of interesting events from jiu-jitsu to basketball, with not a dull moment. The movie of bayonet and boxing showing Our Onw Benny Leonard was watched with keen interest, and a boxing match opened the real live stuff. Trenticasti, Co. A. had things his way with Sergeant Walsh, Co. A. The comedy relief was in this match, as in everything, and Lieut. O’Ryan decided to do Walsh a favor by pinning Trenticasti to the mat and holding up Walsh’s hand as victor. Benny fought shadows until there were great rents and dents in the atmosphere, and went on with a flesh-and –blood antagonist, in De Brose, Co. F.

Allen Smith and his band of Jiu-jitsu broke loose next and proved one of the evening’s large numbers. Little Jap Ishii would thing up with a toe hold on a 200 pound infantryman from the 305^th, who was as surprised as a rear rank private getting stripes when he saw the tiny Nippon foot sneaking at him from out of the horizon.

The regimental basketball championship got the real enthusiastic demonstration, Companies A and E opposing. E travelled fast, but A was always a lap or so ahead, and the contest finally went to them—18 to 6. The handsome cup offered as a trophy was presented to Capt. H. B. Perhee by Col. C. O. Sherrill, an enthusiastic spectator. Line-up of the teams: Company A – Forward, Delananey and Kennedy: guards, Briedenback and Tapalow. Company E Forwards. Reinfsnyder, Reichest and Dickerman: guards, Bory, Dickerman and Follis: centre, Kirkup. Officials Capt. Frank Glick, B. F. Bryant, Y. M. C. A.

Buffs and Ruffs of Company M, 308^th Infantry.

Sergts. Winzer, Scariata and Corpls. McCormack and Groh have after careful consideration been selected to attend the Division Field Engineering School. Sergts. Rapoport and Wall wish to take this opportunity of complimenting them upon the great honor conferred. We are sorry that Sergt. Riedler was not fortunate enough to be chosen. Better luck next time Cy.

The third platoon squad room was burglarized for a stove door. Pretty soon some men will attempt to carry off a hot stove. Sergt. Beifus and his guinea pigs are on the trail and we can shortly expect a solution of this mystery. Marty looks like a “lost boy” since his recent excursion to the city.

Corpls. Walsh and Narwat have established close ties of friendship. They have progressed to the extent of having twin beds.

Rumors are flying thick and fast regarding trips to foreign parks. Company M sincerely hopes the “Over There” is put across. The boys are hungry for action too.

Boxing has been made a part of the daily programme, and the tilts have been so lively that badges of honor have appeared on numerous lamps. The color effects reflect credit upon the mitt artists of Company M.

Corpl. Piazza, on his return from the parade, fell in for mess with a wash basin. That’s a new wrinkle for Company M.

Remarks were passed about Corpl. Bleich’s mid riff. He finally informed us that he wore a life belt rather than a money belt. For a member of the “Gimme Club,” where do you get your nerve?

First Sergt. Winters on his weekly visits to the city frequents Central Park to see the squirrels. He is always loaded with “peanuts” and other vegetables, and at the same time is women. Even “Ole” Sergt. Dubrey is following his footsteps.

305^TH FUNNERS SPEND BUSY WEEKEND IN N.Y.

Washington’s Birthday weekend found the 305^th Machine Gun Battalion giving its attention to a succession of big events. On Thursday evening the basketball team of Company A played the Pratt Institute team at the Pratt gym. A large crowd, civilians and soldiers, saw a thrilling game won by the Pratt team. Dancing followed.

As part of the battalion Company A helped to make the good impression given to all who saw the parade Friday. The machine gun battalions truly created a sensation in New York. Favorable comment and praise were forthcoming from all sides.

But a few of Company A men missed the military ball Friday night. They later had a gathering at Healey’s. Sergt. Mayer had the crowd in hysterics with his songs and stories. Many wives and sweethearts showed talent along lines of entertainment to the great enjoyment of those present. A huge success hardly describes the party.

BANDS SCHEDULED FOR WEEK’S APPEARANCES.

Arrangements have been made to have the bands of the Division operate on a schedule, and the tentative line-up for the coming week is given herewith: March 4 to 9 – Y Auditorium, 304 F. A.; 2^nd and 7^th Hut, 302^nd Engineers; 2^nd and 11^th Hut, 367^th Infantry; 19^th St. Hut, Depot Brigade; 5^th and 14^th, 305^th Infantry; 5^th and 4^th Hut, 306^th Infantry; 5^th and 8^th hut, 304^th A; 5^th and 1^st Hut, 305^th F. A.; 4^th St. K. of C., 308^th Infantry; K. of C. Hall, Upton Boulevard, 307^th Infantry; Base Hospital, 306^th F. A. For Sunday, March 10—Y Auditorium, 305^th Infantry; 2^nd and 7^th Hut, 307^th Infantry; 2^nd and 11^th St., 367^th Infantry 2^nd and 14^th Hut, Depot Brigade; 5^th and 14^th Hut, 302^nd Engineers; 5^th and 4^th Hut, 305^th F. A.; 5^th and 1^st St., 308^th Infantry; 4^th St. K. C., 306^th Infantry; ; K. C. Hall, Upton Boulevard, 304^th F. A.; 15^th St. K. C. 306^th F. A.

PRIVATE DIVES IN EAST RIVER ICE AND RESCUES—GEE! SOME THRILL!

308^th Film Is Finished and Will Be Used to Help Recruiting.

Well, the big picture is finished and the dough boy actors are back in camp again. Some thrillers Manager Stoermer, Quality Film Corporation, whom the 308^th Regiment got to work up this feature film, has been putting the boys through! Of course the recent circus of the regiment is the central scene, and the pictures taken during its progress of the crowd, the acrobatic acts, the clowns, Nervo’s Dive of Death and dainty Miss Lillian Walker as a clown, are all leading scenes. But Corpl. Mullen’s dive in the ice-filled East River, Private Stutz’s fight with the spy, Sergt. Moore’s crack squad of Company E, and many other thrills will form part of the story. Miss Walker plays the leading role as Marie Taylor. Private Louis Stutz of Company L, 308^th, plays as Bob Taylor, her husband Corpl. William Mullen, Sergt. Childs and Sergt. De Will Moore of Company E, Corpl. Duffy and Private John J. Murphy of Company D, Private Scheiber of Company L and several other men of the 308^th played important roles in the photo play and proved themselves actors as well as soldiers. Besides Lillian Walker, two other outside actors donated their services to the regiment for this picture, Frank Bemish playing the part of the German spy and William Wynn the spy’s tool.

When completed, the picture will be the property of the 308^th Regiment and will be shown throughout the country to stimulate and to give an idea of the recreation the boys have in the National Army as well as their work.

SERGEANT BIRNEY KILLED; WAS TO GO ON FURLOUGH

Ex-New York Traffic Policeman Killed in Motor Smashup.

Sergt. Samuel Birney, 11^th Company, 152^nd Depot Brigade, was killed and four soldiers injured, one seriously, when an automobile on the way to camp from Patchogue was struck by a Long Island train at Center Moriches. The men were all from the 11^th Company, those injured being Sergt. Carney, in the Base Hospital with internal injuries due to shock; First Sergt. Hart, slight cuts about the face; Corpl. Spitzer, cuts about the head and leg sprains, and Private Solomon, shoulder bruises.

The driver of the machine was unable to avoid the collision when he attempted to cross the tracks at Center Moriches, although he turned the car slightly, avoiding a head-on collision. The speeding train stuck the car a glancing blow, it is believed. The car was demolished. The dead soldier’s home was in Richmond Hill, L. I. He was formerly a New York traffic policeman. He had secured a furlough and was to go home the next day.

BIG TIMERS GET TOGETHER IN ALL STAR VAUDEVILLE

Will Appear in the Long Island Provinces—Show at Y Auditorium.

Manager C. W. Towne of the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium presented some rattling good programs the last of the week, with movies, music and an all-star camp vaudeville bill among the offerings. The 307^th Infantry band and orchestra, Sergt. Nord at the baton, earned more laurels for their crown. The films were Dorothy Gish in “Gretchen the Greenhorn,” a Triangle comedy, “A Lover’s Night,” and a five realer, H. B. Warner in “The Vagabond Prince,” Triangle.

After numerous appearances over camp, by single acts, Manager Towne has finally rounded up an all-star vaudeville outfit that knocks em dead, and will play the Long Island circuit, beginning with Rockville Center. McManus and McNulty, who have steadily grown funnier, proved by their whale of a sketch at K. C. Hall last week, are on the bill. The rest of the Big Time Line-Up is: Harry Weber, Depot Brigade, dancer, who’s toured from London to Australia on Keith’s and will team with Fred Schneider, Eleventh Engineers, Russian dancer, who studied his art in Petrograd; Michael Cavanagh, premier balladist; Kelly, McNulty and Cronin, who went big with McManus last Sunday at the 44^th Street Theater in a singing and dancing novelty; The Service Five, who have the camp by its harmonious ears; Joe Cappalo, classic and jazz violinist; Bolo Yap, Hawaiian, of the 304^th F. A.; Jones and Waldron of singing and dancing fame: Private Bird, Headquarters Troop, female impersonator, Who’s Julian Eltinge over again; McCormick and Thor, live soft shoe dancers, formerly Keith & Proctor boys, and of course, the Incomparable McManus. Mac’s triumphs have been many in camp, but the one according him recently at the Cohan & Harris, where he was recalled eleven times, shaded em all. Columns might be written about these boys, every one of whom is doing a strenuous “double bit” by soldiering and entertaining, and in Trench and Camp will appear from time to time stories about them and other lights stories about them and the other lights of the stage in the luminous Metropolitan Division.

Melulla Oblongata Proves Inferior to Brachia Dextris—or Something

Medical Men See More in Fistic Encounter Than Interchange of Blows—Major Hammond Gives Fencing Exhibition.

Well, it was just as any one might have foreseen. Jack Himes of the 308^th filed Hospital, boxing with Ritchie Ryan of the 326^th Motor Truck Company, protected his superior and inferior maxillaries, his clavicle and his sternum so well with his radius and ulna that Ritchie couldn’t penetrate with his padded metacarpals.

That was the way it appeared, anyhow, to the minds of the Medical Department men at the last Thursday evening soiree of the Base Hospital A. C. Translated into plain Long Island English, it means that Himes covered up so well that Ryan couldn’t break through with a barrage of wallops and land the haymaker. Himes crowded his head and chest into his arms like an ostrich burying it beak into the sand. He was the human tank.

But this bout was really only one of the flashlights of a big evening that kept a photographer as busy exploding his powder as though he were signaling Headquarters Hill about the large time they were having at the Base Hospital. It was such a special evening that the nurses off duty—every one of them, if anyone had cared to count—dropped their knitting and caramels and came to view this athletic rampage.

Major Graeme Hammond has a strong right arm and a heart that goes with it. In his time at college Major Hammond demonstrated some anatomy by breezing around a cinder path for quarter and half – mile trips in a way that made it hard for other to keep up. Later, he became a national fencing champion and did slashing work on an American Olympic team—might represent the country today if he didn’t have a war on his hands. His pulse is said, literally and figuratively, to beat 100 to the minute, so it’s small wonder his countenance is always sunny side up.

Several of the friends the Major has acquired in his travels were invited by him to the hospital, and the first to be introduced on Thursday was Mr. Dutcher of the New York A. C., who crossed foils with the Major in an endeavor to show that the younger generation knows something about fencing, but the Major made his blade flash and parry to better effect, indicating that he could still pink his German before breakfast.

After Major Hammond and Mr. Dutcher again worked up an appetite with a broadsword exhibition, a wrestling bout between two former national champions, Prof. Johnson, Instructor at the N. Y. A. C., and Mr. Jackel was announce by Czar Nicholas Y. M. C. A. Physical Director. Their fifteen-minute match proved to be so fast that it looked like a collision between two human pinwheels. Neither gained a fall on the other, though both went over the mat pretty thoroughly.

Mr. Dutcher, who has been a national figure with the Indian clubs, whirled them about in manner suggesting he had an extra arm concealed around him somewhere. Later, with the hall in darkness, he swung a pair of clubs with tiny electric lights at the end, giving the impression of a couple of well-trained fireflies. After he tried to tire out the Major some more with sabre play, but found he couldn’t, Ritchie Ryan, still asking for more, did a scrappy dance with Jack Mallon, the hospital champ. At one point it seemed as if a nurse might get mixed up in the fray—innocently—when the boys started whooping it up in her corner, but the referee ruled her put of the bout and shooed the boys away. Another wrestling demonstration wound up the evening, and the patients and pill chasers went to their quarters to try out a few of the things they’d learned on one another.

The first of the interbarracks basketball games was played in the gymnasium on Friday night, J-3 defeated J-2 to the tune of 15 to 8, and now J-2 hates everybody.

MARCH 11, 1918

New York’s Own Give a Cordial Hand to Distinguished Citizen Of Old York

British Primate Tells Soldiers They Are Pioneers of Army to Whom Will Be Given the Part of Deciding Final War Issue.

New York’s most gallant sons extended a welcome to Old Yorke’s first citizen this past week, when His Grace the most Rev. Cosmo Gordon Lang, Archbishop of York and Primate of England, visited the Metropolitan Division, reviewing troops and addressing men and officers. The distinguished visitor enthused over the 77th and expressed great gratification at the splendid physical condition of soldiers here, their fine intelligence and the surprising degree of training reached. He complimented Gen. Johnson, and was encouraged seeing the stalwart section of the American Army soon to take its place beside the men of England and the other Allied nations. he spoke of the heart of the allies and besought America to send its armies speedily for the salvation of the world.

The Primate was brought here by acting Chaplain William T. Manning of the 302d Engineers and was entertained by Gen. Johnson. He spent the night in camp and in the morning reviewed the 305th Infantry, Col. Smedberg’s “peppy 305th” and was taken for an inspection of the camp two addresses were made in the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium. One to the officer of the division. Heard by practically all the officers from Brigadier Generals to second Lieutenants; the other to enlisted men, who packed the Auditorium. He said he was speaking to the army for which is reserved a decisive place in the war. Part of his address follows:

New Man Power Needed

I want to emphasize the tremendous urgency of your bringing all that you can to the service of the Allies at the present moment, It is not too much to say that on the incoming of your thoroughly trained and efficient increase of manpower the foundations of civilization for many years depend. Those of us who have gone through the strain for three and a half years realize this. We can’t be the thought that with victory within our grasp it should be snatched from us after we have withstood for so long.

That a peace loving people should have stood up for so long against odds so great is the reason we gave fir helping that our sacrifices have not been in vain. That we should have come so bear winning, and yet not have victory yet! You know as well as I the pitiful Russian debacle! And the other powers that have threatened to undermine and destroy the peaceful developments of the nations of the world.

Doubtful Issue Is Defeat

It is not conceivable that we should stop now and have all these sacrifices in vain. But unless we can have this country’s full manpower the issue must be left doubtful. And doubtful issue is as bad as defeat. You men are the pioneers of America’s army and the steadfastness of your morale will vitally affect those coming after. Remember not only for your own army but because of all that is best in civilization. I am sure that this morale is being solidly and steadily laid here now. I suppose there has never been a war when more depended upon the relationships between officers and men and the intelligence of the individual soldier, cheerful to bear hardships and strong in endurance. Nothing is more important than fine confidence of men England and I think it is in the United States. You have now an army which is not distinguishable from the great mass of the Nation. And that has been true of the armies fighting the allies cause, that they represented the citizenship of the Nation.

I believe never in the history of your country has such a mass citizenship been brought under discipline. This army represents different types of education, different creeds and different nationalities. It is the great glory strength of your Republic that it can take the men of other nations, absorb them and weld them together with one great spirit.

But the weakness of that has been the lack of a clear sense of comradeship among these various creeds, races and nationalities. Now is the time to fill in that lack, under these conditions here, where you are training for one great cause of liberty, by making all men feel that they are bound together as brothers.

A high responsibility is upon officers to set before their men a high morale example, as there is no relationship so open as that between officers and men. Some of these young citizens will get their first justification for a low moral tone or their first vision of what an absolutely clean and honorable men can be.

My heart is too full for oratory. I see before my mind as i speak to you the graveyards by the Somme, where I stood beside the graves of men dearer than life to me. I asked myself whether in the justice of God these men have died in vain. As I look into your faces and feel the force of this Nation's latent power now being realized, I feel that there is hope. When your great Nation came in, I felt that our dead have not died in vain--for liberty and civilization.

President's Daughter Sings for Soldiers

Proves friend to Lads in O.D.--Upton Artists Appear.

The Metropolitan Division entertained Miss Margaret Wilson, the president's daughter, last week, and was in turn entertained by her. Miss Wilson appeared here under the auspices of War Work Council Y.M.C.A. She is devoting considerable time to visiting the various camps and singing to the soldiers, and her trip to Upton was one of the first. She sang at the Y.M.C.A Auditorium and one of the huts, led the boyish song and proved herself an all around real friend to the lads in O.D. She stayed at the Y.W.C.A. Hostess House, Fourth Avenue and 15th street, and was entertained at dinner by Gen. Johnson. In her party Melville Clark, harpist, and Mrs. Ross David. Soldier talent figured also on the program. Sergt. Major Frank Bibb, 104th F.A., pianist, who has appeared with Oscar Siegel, accompanied Serge. Hochstein, violinist; Mario Rudolph and Laeff Rossnoff, cellist.

Censorship to Be Clamped On Pay Shows

Division Entertainment Director to Promote Various Activities.

All pay performances in camp henceforth must have programmed submitted to a censorship at Division Headquarters, according to a recent bulletin issued from the office of the Commanding General. The order was the culmination of criticism heaped upon a number of entertainments for which admission was charged and which failed to give the value of their money to the many men who attended, according to both men and officers. Lieut. M. S. Revnes, who has been given charges of division entertainment matters, will vise the programs of entertainment and will see to it that the men who are solicited for tickets to this performance are safeguarded. The announcement creates widespread satisfaction in camp, as it is now assured that all entertainments will have as high grade character as the advertisements of them proclaim.

Lieut. Revnes will also promote division entertainments both here and when the division gets overseas. A mammoth minstrel show with several hundred men “in the circle” is one of the first enterprises to be started, and rehearsals will begin for an early performance at the Liberty Theatre. Numerous other entertainment projects are being considered by the division authorities.

Brother Writes Advice for the Trip Over

A letter received by a private on this side from a brother who is “Over There” contains such practical matter that is it given herewith for the information and guidance of all concerned.

Don't worry about any danger, as you will find every precaution taken.

Regarding the food, you will miss the canteen very much, as you won't get any too much and can only get to the canteen on the boat by standing in line about four hours and missing mess &c. If you can get chocolate, bring it. Bring about 20 or 30 cakes, even though you have to carry them in your pack. You won't regret it, as you will need something to fill up on, and if you should you could get 20 cents for a 10 cent cake from any of the fellows.

You won't get sick. We came on one of the very largest transports in use and it hardly rolled at all. The weather was warm and the sea smooth most of the way.

You will probably wear your helmet most of the time.

If you can get it, fill your canteen with lemon essence or lemonade, as the water tastes stale on board, and if you do feel sick it will taste good to you.

Bring some salt, as you won't get any on board, and it will make the eats taste better.

Try hard to secure an upper berth. There are three or four on top of one another, and if you can get one near a light, so you can lie in bed and read, it is worth buying from another man. I could have sold mine for $6.

Get a good salt water soap for washing, as nothing else is any good.

For shaving you can probably get enough fresh water, otherwise you are liable to grow a beard. Bring all the tobacco you can carry, and a deck of cards.

On the way over I studied French, and it is a good thing to do. If you don't do that bring enough reading matter to last you the trip, as it is scarce on board.

Don't expect to enjoy the trip like you did your previous voyage. It is like joining the army-rough at first, but gradually you get used to it.

New York’s Own Give a Cordial Hand to Distinguished Citizen Of Old York

British Primate Tells Soldiers They Are Pioneers of Army to Whom Will Be Given the Part of Deciding Final War Issue.

New York’s most gallant sons extended a welcome to Old Yorke’s first citizen this past week, when His Grace the most Rev. Cosmo Gordon Lang, Archbishop of York and Primate of England, visited the Metropolitan Division, reviewing troops and addressing men and officers. The distinguished visitor enthused over the 77th and expressed great gratification at the splendid physical condition of soldiers here, their fine intelligence and the surprising degree of training reached. He complimented Gen. Johnson, and was encouraged seeing the stalwart section of the American Army soon to take its place beside the men of England and the other Allied nations. He spoke of the heart of the allies and besought America to send its armies speedily for the salvation of the world.

The Primate was brought here by acting Chaplain William T. Manning of the 302d Engineers and was entertained by Gen. Johnson. He spent the night in camp and in the morning reviewed the 305th Infantry, Col. Smedberg’s “peppy 305th” and was taken for an inspection of the camp two addresses were made in the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium. One to the officer of the division. Heard by practically all the officers from Brigadier Generals to second Lieutenants; the other to enlisted men, who packed the Auditorium. He said he was speaking to the army for which is reserved a decisive place in the war. Part of his address follows:

New Man Power Needed

I want to emphasize the tremendous urgency of your bringing all that you can to the service of the Allies at the present moment, It is not too much to say that on the incoming of your thoroughly trained and efficient increase of manpower the foundations of civilization for many years depend. Those of us who have gone through the strain for three and a half years realize this. We can't be the thought that with victory within our grasp it should be snatched from us after we have withstood for so long.

That a peace loving people should have stood up for so long against odds so great is the reason we gave for helping that our sacrifices have not been in vain. That we should have come so bear winning, and yet not have victory yet! You know as well as I the pitiful Russian debacle! And the other powers that have threatened to undermine and destroy the peaceful developments of the nations of the world.

Doubtful Issue Is Defeat

It is not conceivable that we should stop now and have all these sacrifices in vain. But unless we can have this country’s full manpower the issue must be left doubtful. And doubtful issue is as bad as defeat. You men are the pioneers of America’s army and the steadfastness of your morale will vitally affect those coming after. Remember not only for your own army but because of all that is best in civilization. I am sure that this morale is being solidly and steadily laid here now. I suppose there has never been a war when more depended upon the relationships between officers and men and the intelligence of the individual soldier, cheerful to bear hardships and strong in endurance. Nothing is more important than fine confidence of men England and I think it is in the United States. You have now an army which is not distinguishable from the great mass of the Nation. And that has been true of the armies fighting the allies cause, that they represented the citizenship of the Nation.

I believe never in the history of your country has such a mass citizenship been brought under discipline. This army represents different types of education, different creeds and different nationalities. It is the great glory strength of your Republic that it can take the men of other nations, absorb them and weld them together with one great spirit.

But the weakness of that has been the lack of a clear sense of comradeship among these various creeds, races and nationalities. Now is the time to fill in that lack, under these conditions here, where you are training for one great cause of liberty, by making all men feel that they are bound together as brothers.

A high responsibility is upon officers to set before their men a high morale example, as there is no relationship so open as that between officers and men. Some of these young citizens will get their first justification for a low moral tone or their first vision of what an absolutely clean and honorable men can be.

My heart is too full for oratory. I see before my mind as i speak to you the graveyards by the Somme, where I stood beside the graves of men dearer than life to me. I asked myself whether in the justice of God these men have died in vain. As I look into your faces and feel the force of this Nation's latent power now being realized, I feel that there is hope. When your great Nation came in, I felt that our dead have not died in vain--for liberty and civilization.

Y Goes to New Men in their Barracks

When men are unable to come to the Y.M.C.A. according to the precepts of the Red Triangle organization, “Go to them.” And that is what secretaries of the green huts have been doing latterly to help make it pleasanter for the casuals who have been under the usual precautionary quarantine. Friendly visits with stationery and stamps have been made to the many from up-state and far from home. ON Sunday eighty-four religious meetings were held in fifty-six barracks, with a total attendance of 5,000 soldiers. Jews and Gentiles alike united in these interesting meetings reported by the men as very helpful. They were led by the Y.M.C.A. secretaries and chaplains.

302D F.S. Battalion Active

The 302d Field Signal Battalions basketball team won its second game from the Camp Utilities, Q.M.C., at the 14^th street and Second Avenue Y.M.C.A. Hut, and the Wigwaggers now wait to see whether they play the M.T. Company or the 321^st F.S.B., each one of these teams having won one game, which they hope to okay off soon, The upper “J” section hopes to have its representative team meet the Base Hospital, the 152d Depot Brigade and the 367^th Regiment in the mean future. All are anticipating a bug struggle for supremacy.

A Pro-German Wind Removes Roof at Base Hospital and New Cure for Rheumatism Is Discovered

Boys at Base Have Blowout, but They Enjoyed It Hugely-Anything for Diversion-Other Doins on the Big Isle of Ills and Pills

Being a patient in Ward B-9 at the Base Hospital is exciting sometimes, and even having rheumatism is a pleasure when you can have the experience of the rood blowing off. Part of it did last week, on the day a gale blow so fiercely that even Private Alexander, who might be called Alexander the Great with respect to his physical proportions, had to lean up against the weather to keep a sober balance. Such a big wind has not been felt at Camp Upton within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.

Ward master Stanton had joust distributed the noon meal and the show was going big. Suddenly-loud crash, the ward building swayed as though it had done adrift from its moorings and down the length of road where the ventilating covering had been there was naught but sky. “Germans,” shouted everyone. The guy who manages the wind concession, it is believed here, is pro-Teut. B-9 a few minutes previous had been confined to their beds with rheumatism. But just at that moment nothing confined them. They were on the floor before the rooftop landed, regardless of the gust that seen from any passing hostile airplane they were in full public view. They were scarcely attired for this or for the hurricane that came through the opening above but somehow they felt more comfortable that way.

Ward master Stanton got them back into bed with assurances that everyone was saved and the German attack had been repulsed on all other fronts. Then he went outside to look for his wandering roof op. He found the entire covering of the ventilating slot intact a few feet away from the ward, safely deposited out of harm’s way. A detail of carpenters soon had it nailed on tight. Now every night the patients look up before going to bed to make sure the roof is still sticking around. “Zeppelin Neck” is replacing rheumatics as a popular malady.

A week ago the Darktown Follies of 1918 came to the hospital. Though these entertainers from the 367^th Infantry were all of a somber tint, they brought no gloom. Among other things, they helped convalescence with & jazz band, which included a drummer who needs only two sticks a tin pan and a whistle.

The 267^ths own Jawn MacCormack sang “For you A Rose” so appealingly there was hardly a dry eye when he finished. Sergt. Randall sand, broke all sprinting records in a jig and then explained how he’d been bawled out at inspection for being out of line. When it was really the shoes of the private in the rank behind him that protruded. Sergt. Battle has a tussle with the piano and came out on top. A quartet from Company K did its duty, winding up by giving the regimental song an airing.

In the second game of the inter barracks basketball series a composite team made up of J-6 and j-7 spoiled the ambitions of J-1, 12 to 8. A picked team from the hospital defeated a quintet from the Veterinary Hospital by 34 to 3, and as several requests have been made to learn the line-up of the teams, they follow: Veterinary Hospital-Smith, Kearns, Edgar, Stanz, Weirner; Base Hospital-Kornbluh, Carroll, Hamje, Mahoney, Sappit,

A Quick Night

A trainload of newly drafted men reached their cantonment late in the afternoon. By the time they had passed through the receiving station and the hands of the Doctors it was nearly midnight. Several of them were awakened at four o'clock the following morning to assist the cooks in preparing breakfast. As one well built, sleepy drafted man got to his feet, he stretched and yawned:

"It doesn't take long to spend a night in the army."-Everybody's Magazine.

Americans Still Have Hard Row to Hoe to Beat Germans, Says Veteran Who Left Leg in Trenches

"Don’t go over to France thinking that all you have to do is to walk into Germany. The war is a long way from being over yet."

This warning is brought back k to America soldiers and to the American people in general by Rufus Reynolds, of Gloucester, Massachusetts, who went to France with the Canadian forces February 12, 1914. Three times he went over the top and came back unharmed. In his fourth great battle he was so severely wounded that his right leg had to be amputated. The fourteen hours that he lay on the field wounded and looked on at the fighting turned his hair white and made him resolve to "come back and wake up the American people to the fact that this is not little toy war." as he puts it.

"We make a big mistake over here I. Thinking that the war may be over almost any time." Said Reynolds. "If we put ten million men instantly upon the battlefield, we could drive the Germans back, but we would sacrifice eight million men in doing it. It’s all right for our boys to go over in good spirits. But they want to get it out to knock the Germans out in two or three weeks, because the Huns are a long way from being beaten yet. The only way we can hope to win this war is to sit still and hold tight, and wear them out."

Two years, at the very least, will be needed to end the war, in Reynolds opinion, and there can be no uncertainty about the outcome. America and her allies are bound to with.

"That first winter of the war, 150,000 of us held the lines against 4,000,000 Germans." He said. "It stands to reason that if Germany couldn't break through our lines then, she can't do it now. But she’s still a long way from being on her last legs. The United States must stand the brunt of the war now, both in men and in money. France and in England are pretty nearly spent. It's up to us."

Cantonment Types

This is to praise of the Regular Army Non-Com. And his glories.

"Full of strange oaths and bearded like pard." Wrote Will Shakespeare. Probably with the R.A.N.C. in mind. The strange oaths are wholesomely meant. No gingerbread, tripping niceties of speech escape him. His language is his own. He isn't bearded any more, but that is an insignificant matter.

The Regular Army Non-Com. Has a speech characteristic of his manner of doing everything. He is direct, blunt, smacking not a whit of molly coddieism. He is apt to be stocky in shape and close knit of body. Ability to take a man's part in a rough and tumble is plainly his.

As he has no frills of speech, so is foppery in dress foreign to him. His plainness is a matter of pride. He prefers old clothes to new, clothes with the stamp of service on the good but not gaudy.

Frankness, dependability, simplicity-a trio of graces! And who doesn't admire them and agree on their Americanism. The Regular Army Non-Com carries the imagination to Western plains. Fort parade grounds and peace-time recruiting stations. In himself, he is an American Barrack Room Ballad.

He is a democrat, a man for whom fairness has become a protective coloring. His sense of injustice is uncanny. And yet, he has respect-for discipline and all it implies. He has it without taint of servility. Confidence and mutual repose of trust exist between him and his officers of superior rank. The no -com. knows his job-how far it goes. He keeps within limits recognized as traditional and right. He is jealous for recognition of his province, and deserves it on his merits, sterling and abiding.

Civil Court's Jurisdiction

According to an opinion by the Judge Advocate General of the Army, "The civil authorities do not have the legal right to hold in arrest for misdemeanors persons in the military service, and it is their duty, upon request, to surrender such persons, without trial, to the military authorities. The Government is entitled to the services of its soldiers and local courts should not be permitted to deprive the Government of such services."

G Reports On Some More Celebrities

Capt. Jack Goes on Honeymoon Furlough out to Beacon City

Having the honor of being the youngest soldier at camp. Sergt. Michael Nauman, only eighteen years old, enlisted when he was seventeen. The Sergeant is a pupil in the bayonet school and the way he handles the rifle at bayonet drill is wonderful. He is now instructing the men of Company G. In a short time he will have every man in the company and expert bayonet men.

Corpl. Jack O’Donnell, who halls from Beacon City, has just returned from the furlough. The boys are all congratulating him and asking him how he enjoyed his honeymoon. Jack just smiles and walks away. Corpl. O’Donnell’s act was frustrated last September when he was called to the colors. He had planned to get married, had the best man and minister. The knot was about to be tied when he received his notice to report to camp. He wrote at least two letters a day to his fiancée. But as he believes the time is drawing near for his departure he decided to get married immediately.

Harry Grossman, Alias Brown, Puts on Show

Recently at the Fifth and Eighty seats were at premium, for the notice that Henry Grossman, 307^th infirmary, was staging the show insured it's worthwhile. Henry is well known in the vaudeville stage as Henry Brown, and his feet are still able to shift pretty fast when his coon dance gets going.

The bill opened with a William S. Hart picture, “The Silent Man.” With Al Lurch of the 398^th Machine Gun Company at the piano. Joe Wolfe of the 307^th Medical Corps did some twisting in a contortionist act, and Harry Abrahams Headquarters Company, 306^th Infantry, followed. Other numbers on the program were the well-known Upton Four-Solomon. Reedy, Baker and Mauvey; Henry Brown's dancing act and Henry Hepner of Company E, 307^th Infantry a life of drum corps singer.

Hebrew Headquarters To Be Opened Soon- Co-Operation Story

New Men Write Letters with Paper and Envelopes Symbolizing Brotherhood.

The Jewish Welfare Board Building, Acker Merrell & Condit, is completed, and will be ready for occupancy as sons as the furniture and furnishings arrive. The building is to be used as a headquarters for the Jewish Board of Welfare Work in Camp Upton, and from it all activates of a Jewish nature will originate.

There will be a dormitory for the men of the Training School for Welfare Workers, and smaller rooms for the permanent staff in the camp and visiting rabbis, who come to the camp for services. Besides this there will be a large social room and a few other comfortable rooms.

Through the Jewish Board for Welfare Work at Camp Upton the B’nal British Lodge of Patchogue is holding dances at Moose Hall in Patchogue every Saturday evening. There are only a limited number of tickets, so come early. Tickets of admittance can be obtained at the office of the Jewish Board for Welfare Workers on Friday evening or on Saturday morning before 11 o’clock. Everyone is welcome.

Government to Give Matsoths

The Jewish Welfare Board has been officially informed that the United States Government will furnish matsoths to all Jewish man in uniform, both here and abroad, for the coming festival of Passover.

The J.W.B. will soon begin holding services at Church Headquarters, Upton Boulevard. Until further notice however services as usual: Orthodox Y hut, 5^th and 8^th 7 P.M.: Conservative Reform, Y Hut 2d and 14^th 635; Saturday’s, orthodox services are held in the 2d and 7^th y Hut at 10 A.M. Friday, March 15,Rabbi Oak Chertoff will speak at the orthodox services Rabbi Maurice Harris at the Conservative Reform.

Speaking of Co-Operation

The Jewish community of Patchogue has been most hospitable to the Camp Upton boy’s affairs being planned for every Saturday evening. Invitations available at office of J.W.B. Recently forty soldiers were royally entertained in the club rooms of the Patchogue Hebrew Alliance. Dancing, refreshments and pool figured in the evening. Some of the lads were entertained overnight.

Speaking of co-operation K. of C., J.W.B. and Y, .M.C.A. are hardly distinguishable at times. Hotel accommodations recently couldn’t be secured for a visiting rabbi, and it was the K. of C. that stepped up with a cordial invitation. The rabbi was enthusiastic over the hospitality of the Neighbor Knights. And this week the Y secretaries at Fifth Avenue and First Street arranged to so dome barrack visiting among new men. The new men were given a wonderful example of how all organizations work together what the inner circle signifies and what the Y.M.C.A and J.W.B. stand for. Mr. Harmond of the Y ran out of stationary during the trip around, and Mr Rosenthal of the J.W.B. exhausted his envelope supply, so the supply was pooled and the new fellows sent letters back home with envelope, bearing the red triangle and paper the Star of David. One Jewish lad, using a Y envelope for the first time wrote under the red triangle “Jewish Branch.”

The welfare Board has several thousand Hebrew army prayer books. That may be secured at the temporary J.W.B. headquarters, Fifth Avenue and Eight Street. All men are urged to call at once and secure a copy.

Linguist Would Help

A unique and valuable service is offered non-English speaking men here by Miss Vacek, a native Bohemian who is located at the Y.W.C.A. Hostess house 3d Avenue and 6^th Street. Miss Vacek speaks Ruthenian (Ukranian), Polish, Slovak, Russian and Bohemian and is anxious to help any men writing letters for them or aiding in any other way. She is at the Y.W. during most of the day, but more especially in the evening.

New Men Catch Spirit Existing Between Men and Officers of 77^th

The Archbishop of York, speaking here, stated one of the most important requisites for a victorious army was a sympathetic relationship between officers and men of the Metropolitan Division have established that understanding to a remarkable degree. It is interesting to see that the new men, just arrived, have caught the spirit too. The following letter to Trench and Camp indicates that they have:

“We, the undersigned, send a word to you regarding the 305^th Field Artillery (Battery D). We casuals in that battery are from local boards E, 19 and 20 from the Bronx, and we have had the pleasure and good fortunes to be commanded by Lieuts. Pike, Shutt and Littlefield. We can-not find language to express our appreciation of the way the officers and men have treated us. We hope in due time, by strenuous study and work, to merit the kindness shown. (Signed) The Committee-Private Max Greenwald, John W. King, James V. Coffin and George Werner.”

No Riots Here Election Day

Passes with Minimum of Excitement-Twelve Votes in Whole Place

No one was killed in the Election Day riots at Camp Upton. In fact, there were no riots. And further, in fact, very few knew it was Election Day. So there you were. Very few Exchanges, A. M. and C., or any of the other well-known Boulevard resorts, to celebrate the returns. As far as could be ascertained, found out or known, they weren’t any returns. Oh, yes, one fellow was discovered gloating over his comrades for having voted when they hadn’t, but he was suspected of having been the victim of shell shock or an overdose of Bevo, and wasn’t harmed.

But There was, nevertheless, and Election Day at Upton recently-March 5, 1918 of a Tuesday-to be exact. It was a special election to fill vacancies in the seventh, Eighth, Twenty-first and Twenty-Second Congressional District in New York State. “Who Won?” was asked by one soldier, but his comrades thought he was talking about the war and replied scathingly: “G’wan, y’boob, donchaknow it aint over yet!” The oft-quoted polls were established in three Y huts-Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street. Second Avenue and Seventh Street, and 19^th street. At fifth and Eighth and twelve good men and true cast their ballots. The 307^th a.d. 308^th Infantry and 304^th, 305^th and 306^th Machine gun Battalions are served by that hut. The vote elsewhere was also of this featherweight variety.

Obeyed Orders

The German soldier does exactly what he is told, and no more.

A German officer was drilling g recruits and had just given them the order: "Quick march!" When he noticed his sweetheart coming across the barrack square.

Forgetting all about the recruits, he entered into conversation with the girl and went away with her.

Six months later the same officer was walking down the main street of the same town when he saw some tattered and tired soldiers approaching him. One of the soldiers recognizing the officer, went up to him and, saluting, said: "Please sir, what about a halt?"

Our soul aim—victory

"Out there," I. The silence of the listening point, in the sentry go of the trenches, in the cold watchfulness of the front line-men hear voices that are lost in the clamor of noisy cities. What those voices tell you may not always be put I to language. But this one thing the hearers know-that deep answers unto deep, and certainty supplants doubt, and God himself comes very near. Why not, for is not this Gods war? Is America seeking any selfish advantage, or is her work taints with any sordid motive? Far from it. As a nation we. And stand before the bar neither Belgian factories nor French coal mines. When the war is over, we are coming home without one backward glance of envy at anything that Europe possesses. Russia’s seaports. Romania’s oil wells, the rich plains of Asia Minor, the art treasures of Italy incite no cupidity in out breasts. We are not drilling a nation and building a fleet to gain any prize of booty. Our taxpayers look to no spoils of victory to repay the costs of this war.

To the German mind we are quixotic simpletons, who deserve to lose, as we shall lose, in their opinion, our money and our sons. But there is one fact that the German mind has overlooked because it has been blinded by list of power and list of blood and gross atheism. The fact is the invincible appeal of man’s higher self. Germany will not see our aim and object until long after the Stats and Stripes have waved above the squatty crow that masquerades as the Prussian eagle. But this aim will become clear even to the German intellect some day and when Hun's see what the driving force was behind America. They will understand why it was impossible for is to lose.

The time may not come for Germany when even the channel ports of Belgium and the coal mines of the Briey basin will not seem worth the blood that they will cost and so Germany may decide to throw up the sponge. But no such time can come for America. Out prize is so high that to gain it is worth the last dollar and the last drop of blood-and to lose it is to lose everything else that makes life worth living. Germany's piratical purposes can be cooled in blood, but nothing h can satisfy the soul of America except to gain the end we sought when in April 1917, we entered the war. And what is that end? It is victory.

We are in the struggle for only one thing-to win. That means the utter crushing of Prussianism and with that the liberation, not only of Serbia, Romania, France, Belgium, but of the Germans as well. It means the restoration of the plunder and the reparation of the wrong perpetrated by the Hun's. It means the reestablishment of morality, the revival of religion, the habitation of man's soul and the retreat of wickedness. These are great ends. They cannot be computed by dollars or measured by provinces. Only one word embraces them all. That word is moving ideal of America today-Victory.

“Peppy 305^th” Gives Friends Out-of-the-Ordinary Canvas Party

Showing your friends Camp Upton by star-shell light sounds like a trench dream or a no man’s land nightmare, but it is far from that and had been done by the 305^th Infantry. They opened their big regimental tent recently. Friends of the regiment and kin and friends of the enlisted men and officers were brought from New York by the special train for the affair. The regimental band escorted them from the terminus of the widely known Long Island, and as they got to the spot where the railroad spur crossed First Avenue the darkness was banished by two great star shells, the same variety as they use “over there.” For thirty seconds or more they lit up the surrounding country as brightly as daylight, and the visitors got a picturesquely illumined view of the bayonet field-a regular trench touch. Red fire was set off, and the procession of the visitors was much in the nature of a triumphal parade with fanfare, hautboys, torches and the rest.

The entire evening was olive drab in color and flavor. No importations were necessary. Col. Smedberg’s men put the entire evening of fun across with some things not so funny, such as gas mask drills, bayonet exhibitions and the rest. The bayonet drill was directed by Lieut. Burchell and the gas mask competition, for the shortest time to adjust masks, was directed by the 305^ths gas expert, Lieut. Kenderine. There was some soldier boxing, a couple of fast bouts. The appearance of the Kohoma Kid, a regiment boxing favorite who has done his turn in the regular ring, was a feature. A soldiers chorus of the 100 voices furnished a good share of the entertainment, marching into the tent with full packs and going into their sketches as though after a bike business before pleasure, Corpl. Davis. Company B, lead the chorus, and Sergt. Buunles acrobats were there.

The affair was in the nature of a dedication of the regimental tent. The first one in Suffolk County as far as can be learned located below First Street. Chaplain Duncan Browne, who is ever active for the welfare of his boys was a leading spirit in the arrangements. Invitations were extended Gen. Johnson and other high division officers. The French and British Missions and others.

Replacement Camps Planned

Replacement camps are to be established in at least two of the camps and cantonments at present occupied by the National Guard and the National Army troops. When the soldiers now in these camps and cantonments have been sent overseas, the Division of Operations of the general staff of the Army will select two or more of the sites for quarters for divisions of 50,000 men who will be held in readiness to fill vacancies in the Expeditionary Force. The replacement troops, which will be selected from men coming in from the draft, will re I've special training so as to fit them to fill vacancies abroad.

Report of English Class Work

Thousand Soldiers Taught to address letters-Soldier Vocabulary Imparted-Many Languages in the Classes.

Some indication has been given to h and Camp from time to time of the work being done in the Educational department of the Y.M.C.A. in teaching English to non-English speaking soldiers. The following report, issued by Sergt. Frank Mantiband, director of classes, tells a big story:

Over 1,000 soldiers were taught how to address letters, write letters, and were encouraged to keep in touch with the home folks.

Over 100 soldiers were taught to write their names, so that they could write their signature instead of putting down a cross.

The actual drills were taught in simple objective language and as a dyers were able in two month' time to take their place alongside of their American comrades and get along proficiently. The soldiers took up the manual of arms, the bayonet drills and the drills that presented especially difficult problems.

The leisure time of the soldiers was accounted for in class by interesting them in the recreational facilities of the camp.

Men who could not read or write in any language were taught successfully to speak intelligibly, to write the alphabet so that they could understand the semaphore, to sign their signature and to write and repeat the general orders.

The group system was used- the brighter men aiding their illiterates.

Phonics were emphasized, so that the foreigner was enabled to overcome his peculiar difficulties.

A military vocabulary was given to the soldiers.

The classes were used to relieve the strain of inactivity in the hospital and in Classes far from the "Y" huts.

General orders and soldierly qualities were drilled on.

Compositions on the cause of the war and of American history helped arouse patriotism in the soldiers.

Where commissioned officers taught the classes a friendly spirit was aroused between the teacher and the students.

The classes serve as an incentive to better work and note study on the part of the non-commissioned officers who took the instruction.

The soldiers were encouraged to read all the signs and bulletin boards; to speak English only, and to keep on practicing writing.

Military courtesy was emphasized in all the class work.

Among the nationalities in the schools are Italian, Polish, Russian, German, Swedish, Finnish, Hungarian, Chinese, Armenian, Syrian, Lithuanian, Greek, Servian, Slavish, Bohemian, Arabian, Turkish, French, Spanish, Czech, Dutch and Lettish.

In addition to these languages, Hebrew, Yiddish, Latin, and Japanese also have been spoken in the classes.

School for Chaplains

A school for Army chaplains has been established at Fort Monroe to give them special training. At this school the appointees will receive instruction in military science, tactics and hygiene. At present there are about 570 chaplains in the army. General Pershing has recommended that a chaplain be appointed for every 1,200 officers and men. It is expected this recommendation will be adopted and that several thousand chaplains will be trained at the Fort Monroe School.

Shoot the Moon

Orderly Sergeant: Lights out, there.

Voice from the Hut: It’s the moon, sergeant.

Orderly Sergeant: I don't give a d-u what it is. Put it out, -Punch.

Stokes Trench Gun Beats German Mine-Throwers

An artillery problem developed in France when opposite g armies settled down to warfare in the trenches, in some places oy a score of yards apart. The enemy was safe from shells from the big rifles which passed over and burst far to the rear, while it was difficult for the large-caliber howitzers to land a shot squarely in the ditch. A gun was needed which would gently lob a quantity of high explosive across the narrow space between the fighting lines.

The Germans set to work and produced their "minenwerfer," a small trench mortar, but the British responded with a superior article, the Stokes Gun, which has provided so effective that it ranked with the Mills and Hale grenades and the Lewis machine gun.

The stokes trench mortar is light enough to be carried by one man. The butt is set upon the group and a pair of legs, attached near the muzzle, make it possible to elevate the gun to the desired range.

Firing is simple. The gun is sighted and the shell dropped into its nuzzle. The rod explodes the carrying charge, and off sails the projectile on its errand of destruction in the enemy's trench, only a few hundred yards or less away.

Story of a Major

The following story is being told about a Brooklyn, N.Y., major now in camp.

"Soon after his promotion he was looking at the gold leaf on his shoulders somewhat quizzically. “You see it’s something like this." He explained. "Some years ago, when I was first a lieutenant, a friend d of mine asked me what were the functions of the various ranks and I told him that a first lieutenant is supposed to know everything and do nothing and a major is supposed to know nothing and do nothing."

"The friend heard about my promotion. And I received a telegram from him which read: 'You ought to make a fine major.'"

The Squealing Hun

Beaten at their own game, the Germans are now appealing to the Geneva Red Cross to protest against the use of poison gases in battle.

The German army first introduced poison gases into warfare in April, 1915, when it made a surprise attack on the Franco-British troops in The Ypres. Use of gas as a weapons of warfare was specifically prohibited by solemn covenant signed by representatives of Germany held in contempt and prefers to disregard.

In the face of poison gas the French had to retire and the Canadians saves Ypres by desperate, costly fighting.

The British and French were compelled to fight fire with fire and their chemists were put to work devising means to give the Hun a dose of his own medicine. For many months the gases used by the British and French have been distinctively superior over the kinds used by the German and the gas masks devised by Americans and their allies practically completely nullify the effects of German gases. It was not until the Hun realized this superiority on the part of our Allies that he began to squeal.

The German's have various uses for the Red Cross. They employ its emblem as a target when they wish to sink hospital ships carrying sick and wounded soldiers and then attempt to use the humanitarian organization to bring about a discontinuance of firing gas shells which would not have been even thought of by our Allies but for the fact that defense against a barbarous enemy made it necessary.

Monsieur-Now Private-Andre Once Preached Pacifism-Wants to Fight

Left France to Avoid Military Service, but Regrets It Now and Wishes He Had More Lives to Give America

Private Andre Paul, late New York street haranguer, pacifist, socialist, dreamer aad French student, as a man with a massage., Nothing sets him apart from the new drafted men, the common privates in Capt. White-house's company F, 308th, but there is a past in his life which contains some interesting, significant things. He left Paris, his native city, when he was but twenty, a world peace visionary, a student full of misty hopes for lions lying down with lambs and little children leading them and all that sort of stuff. The reason he left Paris he does not emphasize much now, for hes been converted. But the sevrey is he left because he didn't believe in the military and wanted to evade compulsory military duty which France had just instituted. To American he came, and for years did nothing niy preach Socialism and peace, from street corners, on the beach, not at Waikiki, but Far Rockaway, and wherever else a soap box was handy. He believe that German Socialists would end the war. He taught French to Morris Hillquit. One of America's leading Socialists.

But Now he's through with Socialism, with the American Bolsheviks, with pacifists-which the whole kit and caboodle of the gang that's ties weights to Uncle Sam's heels. The reasons: Private-Monsieur-Andre he's seen the perfidy, the ruthlessness, willfulness of Prussia, has seen that the world issue, and the only one, is Prussianism against liberty-and Private Andre is sorry he has only one life to give for America the country of his adoption. He says:

“Long I was an ardent advocate of universal peace. I thought the German Socialists and Liberals would revolt against the most autocratic militaristic Government in the world. But Heine was right. Revolutions are impossible in Germany because they are forbidden. Since the people of Germany are too cowardly to rise they aid to the last man the unspeakable Prussian clique, there is but one course: To destroy completely, cost what it may, the Kaiser and his band of public malefactors. I am ashamed and very said that I did not understand before my duty as i do now. I shall; try to make up for lost time. I wish also I had more than one life to give. I take the oath as an American soldier to conduct myself in a worthy way privately or publicly and will try my best to show the German people the difference between a citizen and a subject.”

Athletically, 307th Is Vindicating Regiments Slogan, ‘Clear the Way’

In Boxing and Basketball Faugh-a-Ballagh Boys Are Going Strong

Athletically, the 307th Infantry has found its range. Liet. Herbert A. Martin, athletic officer has taken a half hitch on the activities and his energies indicate that Col. Smiths boys will soon be in the first line trenched in boxing, basketball, baseball and anything else started. Battalion boxing finale were held recently, and the Hibernian trace in this outfit which carries a thorn stick and shouts Faugh-a-Ballagh was clearly discernible. There were some corking bouts. The winner.

First Battalion - Featherweight, COrpl. Heller, Co. B; lightweight, Corpl. Grennan, Co. A; welterweight, Private O’Connor, Co. A; Private Donkers, Co. B, won by forfeit in the middleweight class; light heavyweight, Shrank, Co. A, and the heavyweight honors went to private Foy, Co. D.

In the 2d Battalion the winners were: Featherweight, Harrigan, Headquarters Co.; lightweight, Duffel, M. G. Co: welterweight, Nicholson, M. G. Co.: By forfeit, middleweight, Newmier, M. G. Co.; light heavyweight, McCarron, Supply Co.: heavyweight, Sergt. Shambelin, M.G. Co.

Third Battalion - Featherweight, Hunt, Co. L; lightweight, Engelbrith, Co. M; welterweight, Fitzgerald, Co. L: middleweight, Tierney, Co. M; heavyweight, Swanson, Co. L.

Much interest was manifested in these bouts, as in every kind of sport that this regiment tackles. The rooters were there in full force and the cheering could be heard as far away as Eighth Street. The officials were: Referee. B.F. Bryant. Y. M. C. A.; Judges, Capt. Adams, Capt. Bladgen. Lieut. O’Brien and Benny Leonard: timekeepers. Lieuts. Perry and Wilde.

Basketball Championships

Basketball has been seized upon by the 307th with the vigor that makes their slogan, “Clear the Way” private in the organization the spirit is firm to make a terrific fight for the division championship. Recently the regimental championship successfully engineered by Lieut. Martin was closed. Company I carried off the beautiful trophy-”307th Majors and Adjutants regimental basketball trophy” -presented by Majors Rich Gardiner and Jay and Capt. Spooner Adjutant. The winning quintet is: R. F., Asher: L. F., Adler; Centre, Grieves: R. G. Manson; L.G., Jason. Company G was defeated for the trophy. 33 to 21, in the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium. The game was battled from start to finish with every ounce of nerve and clean muscle the ten men could command. The officials: B. F. Bryant, Y. M. C. A., referee; umpire, R. V. Hayes; timers, Lieuts. Kenyon and Colbath: scorer, Lieut. Martin, athletic officer.

Teeth Not Pulled by Ex-Firemen in O.D., But Paddy’s done it

And Stable Where He Had His Office Hung Up “S.R.O.” Sign.

It isn't every day that a successful bit of dentistry is performed by an ex-New York firemen wearing Uncle Sam's olive drab. But give Private Patrick J. Evans, Headquarters CO., 308th, credit. He's done it, and his “office” was stable, “Paddy” was once a member of Hook and Ladder Company 11, New York, and when he started out with his mates to do a job he got into the habit of doing it. That's why Private C. Patterson of that company, the “Irish Wop” of local vaudeville fame is showing a cavity in the forepart of his face. The tooth was of the “pivot” variety, and was on duty in the stables the other day. “Lead me to it.” Invited “Paddy.” Patterson was willing. Pushing the Irish Wops face against a bandana, wrapped it around the grinder and yanked. The tooth failed to yield to force so “Paddy” used craft and science. It finally came. The operation drew a “standing room only” crowd from all the adjoining stables.

A College Football Game Is Mild Stuff Compared To Division Basketball Games

Championship Series Started and 305-306 Scrap Was a Nerve-Racker

A college town in the midst of a big football game is a mild, well ordered graveyard of a place compared to the stamping ground of the Metropolitan Division these days of the division basketball championship. The Spirit is running high, higher than it's ever been in such a paradise of prohibition. Buglers and drummers can make more noise than all the collegiate throats east of the Rockies, at full pitch, and when soldiers turn loose to yell-well, consult an ear specialist for repairs. The game the other night at the Auditorium between those doughboy rivals the 305th and 306th Infantry men turned loose more yell and holler and stamp and all round excitement than forty bullfights on the same day with a South American revolution. It was a considerable contest too as all the floor games for the Division Championship promise to be.

At the end of the first half the core was 3-8, and when the second half had made its nerve-racking way for several minutes there wasn't a steady nerve inside the green building-except those possessed by the ten speedy young riflemen who are battling it out on the floor. Col. Vidmers men finally collected one cage more than three-O-Five and the score ended 19-17, with every fellow in Col. Smedbergs outfit of rooters candidates for the insane ward of the Base Hospital. Some demonstration, to use the mild and chaste language of the classics. The engineers, the same evening, got a 21-13 decision from the Ordnance Corps in a fast game at K. of C. Hall.

Princess Troubetzkoy Composes “A Soldier's Creed” for 305 Lads

Infantrymen Will Carry Copies of Amelie Rives to France

The 305th, in addition to having the only regimental tent in camp and various other items has filed a new claim to distinction. It has a Princess writing poetry about it. Amelle Rives (Princess Troubetzkoy) has composed a poem, “The Soldier's Creed.” For the lads of Three-O-Five. It will be graven on cards and each member will be given a copy along with tinned beef. Condiments, biscuits, another suit and other fighting necessities to carry in the blue bag to France. The poem:

I, a plain American,

Do believe in God and man ;

Not the God that fear has made

Or that bigots have portrayed,

Ruler by a force restrictive,

Jealous, wrathful and vindictive,

But the God of all that's true,

Lord of spirits born anew.

He whose service freedom is

And to those service freedom is

And whose might is liberty's,

Freemen, let our wills be His.

I believe my country stands

For the highest in all lands,

For the faith that right is might,

For the standard that is light,

For the sword that's aye belonged

To the righting of the wronged,

For the truth that makes men see

Death for right is victory.

He whose service freedom is

And whose might is liberty's

Freemen, let our wills be His.

I believe the soldiers part

Is to strive with hand and heart,

Brain and body, soul and will

For the conquering of all,

For the lighting of the blind,

For the freedom of mankind.

Till Old Glory be unfurled

On the ramparts of the world.

He whose service freedom is

And Whose might is liberty's

Freemen, let our wills be his.

Bill Hohenzollern Gets Stretcher in Sanitary Benefit

Benefits may come and go, but talk about the benefit of the Sanitary Train 302, in the Manhattan Opera house, will go on forever. For once iodine swabs and pills were left behind in memories keeping and 772 men for, field hospitals and ambulance companies gave themselves over to a riot of fun and frolic.

New York's ever generous population responded eagerly to the call from the Medicos for a boost to their several meds funds. The big house was filled to overflowing, 3,200 seats sold. As a consequence it is expected that the company fund of each of the wight organizations will be augmented by about $500.

Through the courtesy of the United Booking Office and other individual managers, Capt. Engel and Capt. Armour of the Entertainment Committee were able to present a splendid list of stars. The keith Band of 100 pieced opened the show, follows by Dot and Dimple, child prodigy singers and dancers: George M. Cohan, Eva Shirley, Mullen and Coogan, Edith Day and chorus of the “Going up” company, in her famous “Tickle-to” number; Ted Snyder and company; Gilbert and Friedlander, Violini, the eccentric violinist, and Hackett and Hackett.

The greatest ovations were accorded the acs by the “cut-binder boys” themselves. The retreat scene, closing with two songs by the chorus of eighty voices, received several recalls. Lieut. Hall and company of eight in “School Days” made a huge hit, and the litter drill, under the tutelage of Major Tait, scored a triumph. Kaiser Bill was carried off on the last stretcher to the accompaniment of a doleful dirge sung by the chorus. She captured the house with “The Last Long Mile,” and a song by Private Minotti of 302d Engineers, “America's Military Step.”

Unlimited credit is due every man who assisted in making the project a success. Capts. Engel and Armour were assisted by Sergts. Conlin and O’Brien and Lieut. Hall; Capt. Ross commanded the retreat scene: the chorus was drilled by Ralph Walker of the Y.M.C.A. and Privates Schwartz, Schachne, Schlesinger, Cerina, Freeh, Brown, Cantaluppo, Timmins, Rubenstein, and Sergts. Morehouse, Meisinger, Bann and Butcher helped in many ways. Many other men rendered service in numbers and methods too large and various to mention. Col. Theodore Roosevelt's autographed message on a programme brought $150.

Rival 367th R.B. Teams Fight On No Man's Land

Companies D and G, 367th Infantry, in an exciting basketball game made the Y.M.C.A. Building of the colored regiment ring with enthusiasm as these rivals fought heroically for the possession of what seemed to be “No Man's Land.” The end of the regular playing period showed the game 9 to 9. At the end of the extended period of five minutes the score of 11 to 11 told the story of fight for life. The end of the second period found Company D over the top by a margin of 5 points. Company G. though left on “No Man's Land,” fought bravely and to the end.

Maggie Teyte Given Rousing Reception

Two thousand men or more enthusiastically welcomed the famous English soprano Maggie Teyte, recently and most of the welcomers were themselves just recently given their initiation into camp. The concerts were arranged by the Y.M.C.A. for the new enlisted men, and was a gale for success from start to finish. Miss Teytes superb vocalization was appreciated to the limit and she was repeatedly recalled. Sergt. David Hockstein, soldier violinist unexcelled, was also on the programme and was given a warm reception by his new mates who recognized the artist in him immediately. The programmes were rendered in the 306th Infantry Y.M.C.A., 5th Avenue and 4th Street, and at the 305th Infantry hut, 5th Avenue and First Street.

Bring Big Movie to Entertain Friends

Company A, 306th Machine Gun Battalion, celebrated release from quarantine by entertaining the rest of the Battalion on Monday. Lew Burstein, who formerly was connected with the Griffith interests induction. “The Avenging Conscience,” in which Henry Wallthall plays the leading role. The Fifth Avenue and EIghth STreet hut was crowded to the doors for this offering and it was so popular that the picture was shown later in the week at the big auditorium and at another hut.

Battery B, 304th Champs

Battery B 304th, F.A. according to the best sporting dope, has pulled down the regimental supremacy and the privilege of meeting other division teams in the division championship. The score was 31-13. Lineup and summary: Headquarters Company forewards, Cote and Eisenberg: guards, Adelberg and Highbee; centre DOty. Battery B, McGowen and Martin forewards; Sterrit centre: Dobby and Glauber guards. Field baskets, EIsenberg 2; Highbee 2; McGowen 6; Martin 4; Sterrit, Dobby 3. Foul baskets, Highbee 5; Sterrit 3. Referee-Lieut Keeney, Battery B. Umpires-Capt. Kemfner and Lieut. McMasters.

Putts from Machine Gunners

The 304th M. G. B. has completed the basketball schedule and is now ready to play their neighbors for the M. G. Battalions championship. SOme lively battles are looked for Cook of Company A has been appointed Captain of the team and the men are practising daily.

The 305th M. G. B.’s crack basketball team is still waiting to play in the Divisional championship and is playing practice games with any teams that will book a game with them. COmpany C defeated COmpany A in a fast and furious game at the K. of C. Hall last wednesday night by the score of 45 to 21. This is the only defeat Company A gas suffered this season. Corp. Schmidts orchestras entertained the audience as usual.

The 304th M. G. B. held a boxing night at the Y Hut and some lively bouts were recorded. They will be there when it comes time to schedule the big finals. In addition to the bouts a five-reel feature was shown and a number of musical numbers were renders. The mascot of Company A is getting fatter every day and very soon Jim will have to ask the supply sergeant to issue a cot to him. How about it Sou?

Hats Off To Folks along the 57th Street

An omission in parade accounts is hereby rectified by the Bugler, organ of Company B, 307th:

“Detailed accounts appeared in the newspapers concerning the parade of the Camp Upton men in New York last week. Every phase of the march was discussed and written up, but one incident which will always mean much to those who paraded was hardly remarked upon. The serving of refreshments along the line of March especially on West 57th Street, by the people who were thoughtful of our comforts will long linger in our memories as an indication that our friends are in back of us.”

Company C, 308th

Private George Rothenburg aspired to be an actor. Then the WIse Guy informed him that actors very seldom ate. And it was all off.

How George does love his chow!

The National Army, it is stated is a very promising army.

Company C, for instance, is full of promises.

Corp. Jacob Held is willing to live and die and stand pat on fame that his name was once in the Brooklyn CItizen.

Private Paul Scagliotti has been pestering the company correspondent to write something about him.

Sorry we can't oblige you, Paul. The paper won't print that kind of language.

305th Begins Volley and Tugging Contests

Recently the inner company competition in the 305th Infantry. Regiment of volleyball and tug of war for silver loving cups donated by Alexander Taylor & CO., was begun. Companies A and B met, but because of delicacy of rules which could not at the time be settles, their competition Rivalry between promises to be some real sport. Company F over the line twice out of three pulls, entitling Company E to further competition.

In the volleyball contest, Headquarters defaulted to Supply Company; Machine Gun won from the Sanitary Detachment 15-3; D won from C, 15-4: M from H, 15-2: G from L, 15-10. Physical Secretary Wefer of Y.M.C.A. No 37 is running the games.

Show Bayonet Work In N.Y. Hippodrome

Lieut. R. T. Kidde Co. F. 308th, who has made such a success with his bayonet men is at another exhibition at the Hippodrom Sunday. Lieut Kidde and his bayonetta's are in great demand to give exhibitions and whoe be the Germans who come in contact with their steel. First Sergt. John W. Hinden Sergt. Frank S. Gray and Pvt. Thomas Confrey are the men who represent this company in the bayonet exhibitions.

Who has The pearls?

While Miss Scott was visiting Sergt. M. O. Jones, Vet. Hospital No.2, she lost a stickpin containing sixty pearls and asks this notice i ve inserted in Trench and Camps, hoping it may lead to the recovery. It was dropped, she thinks about 6.30 o’clock Sunday evening during the dance at K. of C. Hall. If you have any information-best of all the pin-report it to the K. C. Hall, Upton Boulevard or the 2d and 14th Y. M. C. A. Hut.

Depot Brigade Cope

For the first time in the history of the camp, and perhaps of any camp in the country the soldiers were entertained Sunday by a troop of Boy Scouts of No. 165 East 72d Street New York City. The boys marched up from the station to the Third Company, 152d Depot. Brigade, where they were entertained at dinner. Sergt. A. Gelepogien of the Third Company was instrumental in getting the troop to come to camp. After dinner the boys entertained with band music and an exhibition of drill appearing at two huts, where the men, in addition to the music and entertainment were given cigars and cigarettes. Mr. D. J. Theophilatos accompanied the boys from the city, and we are much indebted to him for the entertainment. Scout master P. A. Sioris led the boys in their drill, and P. Periklis, the band leader was the presiding genius of the instrumentalists.

The barnyard College girls gave the men the depot brigade a fine entertainment Saturday the programme including singing recitation and (tell it not in Gath) a little intermission, during which the demure dames immediately begin to suffer from a perceptible nervous twitching of her pedal extremities. Sergt. Major Eugene Greenhut sitting across the aisle rose to the occasion like a gentlemen and a scholastic soldier of the Depot Brigade and soon four of five couples were gliding about the few square feet of open space in front of the benches. Yes, the entertainment certainly was a great success.

Lieut. Blakesley battalion team has come through with flying colors and will represent the Depot Brigade in the division championships. The Depot Brigade is particularly unfortunate and under a considerable handicap in having lost most of its star players, the team having organized about half a dozen times in the past two weeks. There are three good weight classes who should go through to the finale in the boxing championships while Lunn the middleweight cook of the Eighth Company should make them all go at his weight.

MARCH 18, 1918

ARTILLERY BRIGADE HAS INDOOR REVIEW IN CITY

Gen Johnson Looks over the Heavies Who Form in Madison Square.

Monday was Field Artillery Day in New York, with an indoor review and dance of the 152d Artillery Brigade. The three regiments- the 304th, commanded by Col. J.R. Kelly; the 305t, Col. F.C. Doyle; the 306th, Col. L.S. Miller- and the 302d Trench Mortar Battery, Capt. H.G. Fitz, were reviewed in the 69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Avenue and 25th Street, by Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Rees, commanding the brigade, and Brig. Gen. Evan M. Johnson, acting commander of the Metropolitan Division. The regiments formed in Madison Square in regimental front and marched in squad columns through the Lexington Avenue Entrance of the armory, where they were presented Gen. Johnson. The bands of the three regiments enlivened the occasion wonderfully and the artillery boys were viewed by a huge crowd in the square.

In the evening a artillery dance was held in the armory. Major Lewis Sanders, 304th F.A., was largely responsible for arranging in camp for necessary guarding and other details was allowed to go in.

Grainger to Play for Comrade Nord

The presence of Olaf M. Nord as a band leader in the division has been a matter for congratulation every time the 307th band, over which he wields the baton, has played, but more so since the announcement that Perry Gringer, famous pianist, was a member of a Coast Artillery outfit at Fort Hamilton, will play at Upton's Y Auditorium, Thursday, March 21. For Nord and Graigner were members of the same outfit before the former was assigned to the 307th. The evening's programme, which begins at 7:30, follows: Overture, Zampa (Herold), 307th Infantry Band; To the Spring Time (Grieg), and Polonaise in A flat (Chopin), Private Grainger; Dance of the Serpent (Edouardo), band. Arrangements set by Private Grainger, including Shepherd's Hey, Irish Tune from County Derry, and Irish March, "McGuire's Kick," Grainger; Cermen (Bizet), Band; Second Hungarian Rhapsody (Liszt), Grainger; America, Band.

This opportunity to see the famous private-pianist work, with his friend, Mr. Nord leading his band, will not be missed by many willingly, it is expected.

College Girls Are Welcomed Here.

Smith College for Women has taken a high place here for the entertainments given in camp recently in Y.M.C.A. huts. Various woman's colleges including Bryn Mawr, Vassar and Barnard, have had already delegations of young ladies sent by the Woman's College Alumnae Association, New York. Coca and cake are not least among the attractions which these ladies bring. The Smith College programme included songs by Miss Dorothy Cerran, costume dances by Miss Jackson and Kramer, and Henry Parson, baritone.

MONTH'S ATTENDANCE IN Y AUDITORIUM LARGE.

The total attendance figure for the month of February at the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium, complied by Manager Charles Wayland Towne, show that 74,449 men passed through it portals for entertainment and instruction.

Formation of Welfare Units for Regiments Is Going Forward

"Peppy 305th" Gets Its Under Way, and 306th F.A. Has New One.

Formation of relatives and friends of Metropolitan Division regiments into welfare units has been moving forward apace during the past few days. The 305th and 307th Infantry regiments and the 306th Artillery have consummated organizations which have as their aim the welding of those interested in the various outfits, especially to help when they boys get Over There. The general aims are about the same; To help any relatives an friends who may be in need, to keep track of the regiments, to secure accurate, the latest news of the men and units, and to serve men and families in any other possible manner.

Chaplain Duncan Browne of the "peppy 305th" has been largely responsible for the regiment's Welfare Organization, which was given closer formation, recently at a meeting in Engineers' Hall in New York. The preliminary meeting at which the organization was started was outlined in a late issue of Trench and Camp.

The 306th Field Artillery society, which may be used as the nucleus for forming a welfare body for the 152d Artillery Brigade, was organized recently at a meeting of friends and relatives at Washington Irving High School, New York. Lieut. Albert C. Thomas, chaplain, presided, and with Capt. E.E. Nelson, regimental Adjutant, who represented the commanding officer, Col. L.S. Miller, outlined aims. A programme was offered by soldiers, including Private Mario Rudolphi, premier tenor; Private Gottlieb, Sergt. McAroy and Private Krauss, who talked on "The Spirit of the National Army." The generosity and patriotism of New Yorkers and their pride in the National Army was shown at the meeting in various ways. Here's a notable example: The janitor refusing a fee, which is allowed by law for such meetings, because he said, "Even if I am old I can do my little bit in some way."

There has been for some time an effective welfare organization promoting the interests of the 367th Infantry (colored).

JULIETTE BRINGS BIG BAG OF STARS TO SHOW HERE

Frences Ulrich, Nora Bayes, Frances White, Harry Lauder, Jack Norworth, Laurette Taylor, Ethel Barrymore, Eddie Foy, Grace La Rue and Al Jolson were the stars on the stage of the Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street Y hut the other evening. Oh no, the boys didn't see them. They heard them. Juliette presented them, one by one.

The Cohan Revue was minus its dainty little star, but the boys at Upton knew where she was. Mr. Cohan very kindly loaned her at the request of Lieut Flynn, 306th Machine Gun Battalion and Private Lew Burstein, Company A of the same outfit, under whose direction the show was produced. With Juliette was her dainty accompanist, Ruthie Rappaport. Their bill was thoroughly enjoyed by the boys. An Olga Petrova picture, "The Vampire," was also part of Lieut. Flynn's programme.

LIBERTY THEATRE OPENS THIS WEEK "SMILEAGE"

Will Have Legitimate Plays, Vaudeville and Movies-3,000 Seats.

This week will see the opening of Upton's new Liberty Theatre on the Smileage Circuit, built by the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities. A play that had one of the longest and most successful runs in the theatrical business will be the curtain raiser. "Turn to the Right," Tuesday evening, March 29. Seats will be 25, 35, and 50 cents and reserved seats will be offered to officers and enlisted men alike. Attractions of similar worth will be produced in the camps new completed theatre. George H. Miller, manager, hopes that by running Sunday afternoon performances some of the big new Broadway successes can be induced to play here. Marc Klaw has charge of booking the legitimate plays for the Upton's Liberty, while E.F. Albee, United Booking Offices, will arrange for the vaudeville entertainment. First run moving pictures will also be shown for a 0-cent admission.

Many soldiers have already received books of "Smileage" purchased by their friends back home. These coupons which are sold on dollar books are the same as cash. The theatre is built with an ample scenery loft equipped with gridiron. There are 3,000 seats, all on one slopping floor, and the benches are built with backs, and racks underneath for hats and coats.

The completion of the Liberty adds one more amusement centre to the many now at Upton. It is located in the "civic centre" of camp. Some of the institutions now operated for the benefit of soldier entertainment are Y.M.C.A. Auditorium, 308th Regimental Theatre, Buffalo Auditorium, 305th Tent, seven Y.M.C.A. Huts, K. of C. Hall and two K. of C. club houses.

Miss Liberty Emblem of this Division.

The Statue of Liberty is the central figure on the official emblem of this Metropolitan Division. Two other figures also appear-7-7-one on each side of Miss Liberty. The emblem was suggested by Major Lloyd C. Griscom, Division Adjutant, and was designed by Capt. J.S.S. Richardson, division intelligence officer. It will be used on all division baggage.

EXPERT WITH WILD TYPE-MILLS

Private John Rehberger, Camp Quartermaster Department, knows a typewriter as well or better than any man yet found tinkering one. His familiarity with the type engine makes him bold, and he tears it limb from limb. We know. We've seen him do it, with the very Wild Underbrush these words are written with, and he can tear out the vowels and restore them correctly better than anyone in the business-or just as good.

JEWISH SOLDIERS TO GET 42-HOUR HOLY DAY LEAVE

Resident Rabbi's Arrival Here Stimulates Religious Activity.

The Jewish Welfare Board, New York headquarters, has received official word from the War Department that all men of Jewish faith in the service here and abroad are to receive forty-two hours' leave for the coming Passover holy days.

New York is prepared to receive Upton men and to serve them the Passover meal and Seder, and where needed, to house them for the two nights. The Young Men's Hebrew Association, a 94d Street and Lexington Avenue, is ready to serve 300 guests on the first evening, March 27, and to put up some fifty or sixty overnight. Temple Emanuel extends an invitation to thirty men for the second evening, March 28. If you are interested in either of these invitations, get in touch with the Jewish Welfare Board office here.

Jewish Services.

Jewish services, heretofore conducted in huts, will be held Fridays at 7 P.M., and Saturday at 10 A.M. in the Camp Church, Upton Boulevard.

Resident Rabbi Arrives.

Rabbi Nathan Blechman, prominent in New York Jewish and religious circles, has accepted the post of resident Rabbi and religious director with the Jewish Welfare Board in camp. His arrival here had stimulated the religious work. Additional Jewish services were held in the Barracks of the Provisional Battalion recently in barracks of the 305th Infantry, as well as in the Y.M.C.A. building at Fifth Avenue and First Street. The Rabbi has been close touch and co-operations with the regimental chaplains and the Y.M.C.A. religious secretaries.

The Camp Rabbi will be only too glad to talk on religious or personal matters with any men in camp at any time. He has set aside special hours, however, after Friday evening and Saturday morning services, at the church.

BTRY. O.B. Team to Uphold 304th F.A. Guidon in B.B.

Battery B, 304th F.A. won the regimental basketball championship in the final game, defeating the fast Headquarters team, 31-13.

The Winning quintet is a speedy, scrappy aggregation and those who have watched them play throughout the schedule predict that they will give a good account of themselves in the division tournament.

Following are the results of the games:

Battery B 44; Battery A 5.

Battery B 35; Battery D 5.

Battery B 52; Battery E 8.

Battery B 64; Battery F 4.

Battery B 2; Supply Co. 0; (Forfeit)

Battery B 22; Battery C 6.

Battery B 31; Hdq. Co. 13

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Battery B 250 Opponents 41

NO, THIS ISN'T NOON TUMBLING, BUT ENGINEERS AT PUSHBALL

The first pushball game has been played-between Company C and Company E won 5 to 0. The mystery of the game was that Company C started the game with thirty-eight men and at the end of the first half had forty-eight playing. How do you explain it, Capt. Thomassen? Up to the time of writing the medical detachment were still attending to casualties.

Company A is there with the basketball players for the regimental team. Sert. Kennedy, Corpl. Delancy and Corpl. Breckenback are at it hard.

Company C has two prize mules-Cleopatra, the other Alexandria. Cleo stands "at attention" when an officer enters the stables, also capable of standing reveille and retreat by the bugle. Alexandria has been going to the kitchen window to get sugar, but the habit was broken by Herb Hoover of Washington D.C.

Company D wants it known to everyone that they don't want to be transferred unless Capt. Simmons goes with them. That’s the stuff that wins wars.

Capt. F.S. Greene, Company B who has been absent on special duty, has returned, much to the delight of his men. Company B so far has the best trench system of the regiment.

Next week the famous cartoonist of the Engineer Train. Private Daniel Napoli, will start a series of drawings on Life with the Engineers.

Company F is cleaning up everything on the rifle range. It was hoped they would clean up some of the water that linger on the 100 yard firing line.

Chaplain W.T. Manning, who contributed the pushball to the regiment is on the committee showing the Archbishop of York the beautiful spots in Camp Upton and its principal suburb-New York City.

Lieut. James A Ryan is arranging a pushball game between Headquarters and Train Companies. Rules-Queensbury and catch-as-catch-can. Time unlimited. After the game a public ake will be held in the stables.

Master Engineer Bleir is Acting Captain of the basketball team. Some of our football stars are on the basketball teams: Minski, Medical Detachment; Beach, Company D; Reifschnelder, Company E and Bleir of Headquarters Company.

BUFFALOES WILL PARADE SEVEN MILES IN NEW YORK AND-SING, OH BOY!

Plan to Possess Portion of Manhattan Coming Sunday and Monday.

Col. Moss's Buffaloes, the 367th Infantry, are due to own a considerable portion of Manhattan Island next Saturday and Sunday when the regiment goes in for a parade and concert at the Manhattan Opera House. The parade plans call for a seven mile line of march as follows: From Madison Square up Fifth Avenue to 110th Street, west to Lenox Avenue; up Lenox Avenue to 138th Street, to Seventh Avenue and down Seventh Avenue to 125th Street, and east on 125th to the Subway, where the troops will take the subway for the Sixty-ninth Regimental Armory. They will be quartered there during the stay in New York. If the ovation given the battalion of buffaloes in the recent New York parade as they passed the reviewing stand with Mr. Egbert Thompson's band playing "Dixie" was any measure of what they're in for-it'll be Buffalo Day Saturday in Manhattan.

Sunday, a thousand Buffalo voices will compose a chorus, to sing at the Manhattan Opera House. The regimental entertainment troupe including the famous battle, the Hampton Officers' Quintet, a twenty-five piece harmonica orchestra, a thirty piece jazz band and the regiment's band will help round out the programme.

Holy Week in Camp Upton

All the religious forces of the camp are planning a special religious campaign for the week preceding Easter (March 24-31). The Protestant services will be held in the Y.M.C.A. buildings, and leading speakers and singers will assist. Among the speakers who have agreed to be in camp for that week are Rev. William E. Biederwolf of Chicago and Rev. J. Ramsey Swain of Philadelphia, formerly acting chaplain of the depot brigade. It is expected that a number of leading musicians will assist in adding attraction.

The Catholic service will be held in the Knights of Columbus buildings ad the special days of Passion Week will be celebrated. Several priests from New York will assist the Catholic chaplains.

The Jewish Welfare Board has planned for the celebration of the Feast of the Passover during the same week. Jewish Sabbath services will be held in church headquarters on Friday evening and Saturday morning at the usual hours (Friday at 7 P.M. and Saturday at 10 A.M.) Rabbi Blechman will preside at these services.

The whole religious programme goes ahead with the full co-operation of all the religious workers of the camp of all sects and creeds, and each Wednesday morning there is a conference of all the Catholic, Protestant and Jewish leaders of the camp to promote fellowship and to co-operate as far as possible in the general welfare work of the camp.

New Structure Had Some Hard Sledding-Trowel From Port Jefferson.

As neat a little interior as you'll find on the Island known as Long is that of the 308th Regimental Theatre which was opened the other evening. The new building is at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street, and was built entirely by artisans of the regiment. At times if looked pretty black for the boys who were working their fingertips off on the structure, a it was a man's job to round up a keg of nails, and one time a trip had to be made all the way to Port Jefferson to get a trowel.

But it was finished finally, and the night of the opening Col. N.K. Averill and high officers of the outfit attended, to see the regimental boxing finals and the showing for the first time of the 308th movie, starring Lillian Walker. "Miss Camouflage" is the name of the film, which included pictures of the 308th circus and the parade in New York. When it was announced on the screen that "Troops were leaving for Over There" a great shout-yea mighty-went up, as the "transport" was the Long Island Ferry taking the paraders to the rail road station after the parade.

The boxing decided the championships in the various classes.

VAUDEVILLE AT BUFFALO AUDITORIUM.

Among the many attractions Manager Lattimore of the Buffalo Auditorium has offered since that fine, large hall has been a part of Camp was a Sunday programme of vaudeville acts which pleased hugely. On the bill were New York's society entertainers, Mae Kemp, Alec Hammond and Elizabeth Williams, Florence Emery Jones, Ruby Mason, Alfred McNichols and Carl Whittington, Mme. Fannie de Knigt, Tom Bethel, Little Mise and Tom Fletcher, Marjorie Sipp, motion pictures, including "The Weaker Sex" and New York parade pictures.

The entertainment was under the direction of Unit 7, 367th Infantry Welfare League, Mrs. W. Hubert Jones, Captain, and Mrs. George E. Wibecan was master of ceremonies.

302D T.M.B. FIRES ENTERTAINMENT BOMBS.

That the 302d Trench Mortar Battery knows no such thing as a dull moment was proved recently by the local talent performances in the battery's home. Here are a few of the fads on the firing squad: Private Harry Merritt, Oriental dancer and nut comedian; Private George Hoffman, another uncracked nut; Private Wallack, ragtime piano player, who take every liberty with both the black and white ivories; Corpl. McIndre, selected songs; Private Morse, mat artist, flooring Private Enright in three seconds; Private Burke, who can draw pictures quicker than the garden variety private draws a month’s pay; Corpl. Williams, monologue artist; banjo selections, Private Herliner; Private Quinn and Lennaban in an Irish reel (not a movie); Private Hofman, comedy acrobatic sketch; violin solo, Corpl. Roscke; Private Merritt and Hoffman, the dancing tramp and bellboy. Private Harry Merritt's jazz band proved it self worthy the name. Mess Sergt. Hoffman's offerings-cocoa, ice cream, sandwiches and smokes-weren't least among the evening’s features.

MACHINE GUN MEN BOX.

Boxing finals of the 304th Machine Gun Battalion, in the Y Hut, at Fifth and Eighth resulted as followers: Featherweight, Swenson, Company A; lightweight, Cohen, Headquarters Company; welterweight, Krupp, Medical Detachment; middleweight, kelly, Headquarters Company; light heavy, Fitzges, Company B; heavyweight, Swanson, Headquarters Company.

Knights Bring Ladies to Camp and Tons to Eat

Saturday Afternoon Dances Become Regular and Popular Events.

The K. of C. in Camp Upton out did its already brilliant reputation for enlisting the aid of the ladies when last Saturday, it brought 105 of the younger set, including chaperons who danced with the men in the two huts and the Auditorium. A very important feature of the visit was several tons of homemade cake, sandwiches and crackers. The organizations taking part were the Brooklyn and New York Auxiliaries, together with the Italian Auxiliary. So lavish was the commissary, particularly in the Fifteenth Street Hut, that the K. of C. men are still wearing smiles at the thought of the layer cakes they put in their strong boxes after the men had been filled to capacity.

The Saturday afternoon dances are a regular event with this organization, and at present it seems difficult to find any feature that meets with more approval.

On Saturday next the K. of C. will entertain a Jewish auxiliary which is coming down under the joint auspices of the J.B.W.W. and K. of C.

The results of the visit of James K. Hackett, Director of Entertainment for the K. of C. are now beginning to make themselves felt, and many of the new men are joining the dramatic clubs organized by Mr. Hackett.

Was Going to Rockville Centre with Camp Troupe- Didn't Discover Fate of Stradivarius Until Just Before Performance.

The vaudeville junketting of Upton stars to Rockville Centre recently netted about $200. It cost Sergt. David Hochstein, Headquarters Company, 306th Infantry, about $10,000. Hochstein was starting a five day furlogh to Rochester, his home, and was taking his priceless violin, a genuine Stradivarius over 200 years old, home to leave with his mother for safe keeping. The Sergeant doesn't mind trusting his life to the perils of ocean travel, but was unwilling to subject his beloved instrument to the same hazards. He agreed, however, following his appearance on the programme at the Y Auditorium with Miss Margaret Wilson, the President's daughter, to go to Rockville Centre with Mr. Towne's troupe, play they matinee there and go on to New York.

There were fourteen in the party that changed trains at Mineola for the seven-mile drive to the Centre. A sea going autobus was boarded, of the vintage of 1872, and the trip was rough and rocky for the first few miles. It finally hit the real rock of the voyage, however a missing telegraph pole and smashing a front wheel. Everyone was badly shaken up but no one was injured. Mr. Towne's first thought after learning all hands were safe was Hochstein's violin. He assumed that it was safe, however, as he'd only been slightly bumbed. The vaudevillians made a big time out of the misfortune, waiting or another car to pick them up, and had an impromptu rehearsal along the road.

Rockville was reached in the early afternoon and Hochstein suggested to his accompanist, Private Max Glaser, that they rehearse a couple of numbers. He went for his instrument, opened the soft leather case, and the Strad. was shattered! Hochstein's intense grief can be imagined. It had become his very soul, this marvelously sweet instrument. There are only four or five other Strads being played in America. His soldier mates shared his sorrow, as does the entire camp, where Hochstein gained the high regard of officers and men for his violin virtuosity.

The performance was a big success with the Rockvillians, in spite of the pall which the misfortune cast over the party. Those who performed with great credit were: Herman Cohen, "Yaphanks Yodeling Yit," M.G. Co., 307th Infantry; Waldron and Jones Artillery comedians; Lyndon Byrd, Headquarters Troop, female impersonator and dancer; Service Four, quartet, Hospital, 152d D.B. and 304th M.G. Battalion; Bob Yap, Hawaiian instrumentalist, Battery F. 304th F.A.

Vets and Mules Mix it.

Veterinary Hospital No.6 had practical work on the mules this week, both strenuous and amusing. As Private Hogan says: "When I finally did get the old fellow under control did get the old fellow under control I was covered with mud from head to foot." Just another example of Upton ups and downs. The boys of No.6 are much interested and say they will conquer the brutes or bust. Private Kefer is doing the shoeing with assistance of nine men.

PRIVATE J.F.C.

Chaplains Busy.

Chaplain Nye. 304th Machine Gun Battalion and Chaplain Allen, 306th Machine Gun Battalion have been holding conferences every day in the Y.M.C.A. at Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street with the Protestant men who desire to consult them on religious matters. George Hultz and W.I. Reed, religious directors of the building, are helping the chaplains in this work.

Changing Shoes During an Act Feature of Show at Base

Piano Movers Deliver Instrument in Kitchen with Great Zeal.

Changing shoes before the audience is the midst of an entertainment may not be strictly according to the theatrical Hoyle but they invent more new stage business at the Base Hospital while you wait than George M Cohan could ever think up, no matter how hard he scratched his accomplished left ear. This original turn was developed at a big party in the hospital a few evenings ago by two colored patients whose feet are famous for the way they express themselves in a jig.

Now everyone knows that when a gentleman of hue feels himself breaking out in a jig he's simply got to have shoes of the right design-long low, rakish craft. When these two artists came forward to do a break down in response to great popular demand only one of them had footgear of the classic buck and wing shape. The other bad stylish shoes that pinched his bunions and consequently were a dead loss when it came to dancing.

So after the owner of the terpsichorean footgear finished his dance he sat down in the middle of the floor before everyone-including members of the fair, or nursing sex-and swapped clogs with his partner. The latter was thereupon able to double shuffle. What could be simpler?

Their exhibition was further assisted to an uproarious success by the band from the 152d Depot Brigade. Private David Brown also made history by playing the piano solo, one of those pieces that go to a fellow’s marrow, all moonlight and romance and mush.

Then there was Leo I . Ruggere in songs, known to millions of vaudeville patrons, accompanied by Private Colvert.

Another entertainer who won hands down was Private Semfield, a patient, who sang about "My Indiana Home" in a manner to get him heard out there. J.H. Connors endeared himself to the hearts of his countrymen by singing "Hunky Tunky" interpreting the chorus with his feet. C.U. Odell warbled "A Baby's Prayer to Heaven" as only a duly qualified father can. And then came the baby himself.

He was Eddie Van Dien jr., five years old by two feet high, who appeared dressed in his own O.D. uniform and using Private Odell for a spare mount. He recited a patriotic speech, stirring, but a trifle blurred, and then saluted with regulation snap. In fact, his performance might favorably be compared with that of his father, Eddie Van, a professional singer.

Others in the running were Private Asplin, who read one of Richard Harding Davis's stories, and Private Marxhausen, who sang. Honorable mention should also be made of Private Blumenthal and Weldon, who before the show pushed the piano from the post exchange into the mess hall with such fiery zeal that it landed in the kitchen.

The Base Hospital basketball quintet took a step to war the divisional championship in its first tournament game by defeating th 367th Infantry, 27 to 18. Jock Joslyn scored the most goals and made himself generally useful for the pill pounders, despite that he wore a bandage over his right eye that made him look like the spirit of '76. Weinberg and McGinty also played as fast as though they were being chased by cops. Duval starred for the 367th. The line-up Base Hospital-McGinty, Joslyn, Weinberg, Raddock and Shregel. 367th-Parker, Duval, C. Parker, Pivolo and Atkins. Substitutes: Base Hospital-Sappet, Carroll and Leavitt. 367th-Parkham and Hines.

Miss Amelia Binghams hold on the hearts of the Base's denizens was further tightened the other afternoon when she came here with a troupe of entertainers and did an appreciated "turn." The gallant military cops loaned the performers, and their courtesy is greatly appreciated here. "M.P." is a very popular pair of letters here.

SINGNALLERS HAVE NIGHT.

Recently in the Y.M.C.A. Second Avenue and 14th Street, Capt. Brush, 321st Field Signal Battalion, put on what proved to be a racy programme of stunts. Among the principals, Herman A. Metz, who wrote the old familiar tune "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town To-Night," led the boys in singing of his new version of "America," a tune which is sure to become popular. There was a string orchestra recruited from the battalions and specialties by Gladys Berkeley and Lissie Hall, both from New York, who danced cleverly. The affair ended with a showing of the interesting film, "The Raid of the Zeppelin."

Soldier, Here's a Chance to Come Back on Kiddies of Public School No.15.

You there, may have been one of the soldiers who enjoyed the cigarettes made possible through the mites generously given by poor tots from Public School 15, No. 723 East Fifth Street, Manhattan. Here's a letter from the teacher, Miss Florence Kearns, which may interst you even if you weren't in on the smokes:

"Y.M.C.A., Gentlemen-Enclosed you will find cigarettes, the particulars of which are explained thus: The children of this neighborhood are very poor and it took a big effort to get the money to buy the cigarettes. They are happy, very happy, to do this little bit, but I know an answer would be received with the greatest delight by both the teacher (who is young, and therefore, being just appointed, inexperienced, but who also has a love for her country) and the pupils of Class 6A3."

EXHIBITS BUNNY AND WILL BUT IT A COLLAR.

Joe Foster of the Veterinary Corps, we hear, and we also know, has been out hunting cottontails to practice on. Joe is often on a bike, and when a little brown ball with a white flag signaling from the rear bobs up in the road Joe leaves the ranks and is away and off over the hills after Miss Bunny. The white flag to Joe is like what a red one is to a bull. As proof of this true story of Joe and the cottontail, one that Joe caught alive is now on exhibition in the Knights of Columbus Hall, where for the small sum of one dime, the live and almost human only original Camp Upton miniature lion may be seen in his or her gilded cage. Proceeds of the exhibition are to be used to buy it a golden collar and Joe a plain, ordinary, everyday horse collar, so that his Sergeant can keep him in the ranks when out hiking over the snow hills and plains.

Gallant M.P.'s Kick Into the Show Producing

Popular Outfit Brings Miss Amelia Bingham and Company.

Col. Howard's gallant lads of the 302d Headquarters Train and Military Police, one of Upton's most popular organizations because of the steady, efficient services they render, broke into the entertainment field recently with a show at the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium. Major Herrick was in general charge, and was assisted by Capt. Bangs, Lieuts. Sola, Francis and Bodman.

Miss Amerlia Bingham, who by a number of appearances here has become he Upton's soldier’s friend, headed the company with entertainers for which the Stage Women's War Relief Committee was responsible. The bill was made up largely of women and was received with whistles, cheers and other outburst of enthusiasm, from start to wind-up. Miss Clare Cassel, woman tennis star who is giving most of her time to providing entertainments for soldiers helped manage the affair. Those appearing included Private Klittgard of the M.P. recitation; Sergt. Major Frank Bibb and Sergt. Dearing, O.T.S., accompanists; Miss Bingham, Miss Manett Barrett, Miss Watress, Miss Andrews, Miss Gould, the Ponzillo Sisters, Mr. Dobson and Mr. Murphy.

Admiral Dewey's Tiny Nephew Sings in Camp

The navy informally stretched hands across the seas to men of the National Army recently, when the five-year-old grandnephew of Admiral Dewey appeared here in full Admiral's regalia and sang "Our Fighting Nephew." The tiny chap got a big hand when he shouted at the conclusion, "Now, boys, lets all sing 'Over There.'" There were other talented children on the programme. A choir boy from St. Mark's Brooklyn, sang in costume, and little Josephine Cavanaugh recited.

The afternoon programme which these talented children rendered at the Second and 14th Y.M.C.A. was augmented by a group of ladies from the Marcy Avenue Baptist Church, Brooklyn, who served a luncheon of hot chocolate and cakes. Mrs. J. Christopher Marks, who is known on this side and overseas for her work in behalf of soldiers, made a short, patriotic talk. This was the first of a series of afternoons to be made pleasant by the Auxiliary of Bedford Branch Y.M.C.A., Brooklyn.

NEWLY ARRIVED PUGILIST IS GLAD OF CHANCE FOR BIG BOUT WITH BOCHE

The ranks of Upton's prize pugilistic privates are considerably augmented by the arrival of Ray Rivers, Los Angeles Cal., who was in New York at the draft registration time and was included in the metropolitan recruits in the last increment. Ray says that although he had to cancel some Panama dates that would have netted him $2,500, win or lose, "Uncle Sam comes first." He's hot to get at the Boche, and will do it with the same vigor he's displayed in bouts with Charles Leonard, our Ben's brother, George Kirkwood, Biz Mackey, Joe Mooney, Young Reilly, Battling Reddy, Willie Jackson and a score or more of others. Ray has fought ninety bouts in his day, and outpointed Eddie Morgan, British featherweight champ, at Binghamton recently. He was to meet Eddie again in Carbondale, Pa., on March 25, but business will keep him here. He's be quartered in the casual barracks. Ray has a sort of natal double in the roped square-Jose Rivers. They were born on the same day of the same year, March 15, 1892-and lived on the same block in Los Angeles.

GREAT AMERICAN GAME!

Predictions for an early opening of the baseball season, based upon some balmy weather, have been somewhat spragged by a temporary relapse into winter. Baseball, notwithstanding, will son be on local messes, from the number of khakied gentlemen who have been seen "hurling the spherold," "casting the pill," or, in the more ornate language of the sporting writer, "throwing the ball," on local green-swards la

MARCH 25, 1918

EVANGELIST IS IN CAMP THIS WEEK

William E. Biederwolf to Have Strenuous Time in Y. M. C. A. Auditorium.

A strenuous, present- day Evangelist, the man size preacher who calls things by their name is in camp. His name is Biederwolf— William E. Beiderwolf, and he arrived Sunday and went to work at once. He talked five times, in five places, Sunday, and he is books for a full week at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium. He is brought here by the Y. M. C. A. for a special Holy Week programme. His Auditorium appearances began Sunday afternoon, and he will talk there every evening this week, closing Easter evening.

Every man in camp is invited to the Auditorium this week especially. There are to be nightly musical attractions. Oscar Seagle, the famous baritone, who sang in camp recently, is one of the artists engaged; Mme. Everson of the Metropolitan Opera Company, the Salvation Army brass and vocal quartet will appear, with Chaplain Allan, and the bands of the 307th and 308th are to assist. The Y. M. C. A. committee is arranging for special delegations to attend from the various Huts nightly, and evenings will be reserved for organizations, one night for the 153d Infantry Brigade, one for the 154th, one for the 152d Artillery Brigade, one for the Deoit Brigade of the various Trains and so on.

The other religious forces of the division are planning noteworthy things for this week. Catholic services are scheduled for the Knights of Columbus buildings, ad the special days of Passion Week will be given fitting observance, especially Good Friday. The Jewish Welfare Board recently moved into the new headquarters building opposite Acker-Merrail, will have Passover services. The Jews in camp will be given a forty-two-hour pass over Friday for that occasion.

PREMIERE AT LIBERTY IS S. R. O. HOUSE

Broadway Lights Ablaze for Opening of Upton’s Fine “Smileage” Centre.

A capacity audience is the waking and sleeping dream of theatrical managers in the city, but in Camp Upton they come quite frequently, and thats one reason why genial George Miller manager of Upton;s new Liberty playhouse is able to wear a smile most of the time. The big amusement place, wearing regular Broadway lights, threw its welcoming doors open at the premiere performance to cover 3,000 officers and enlisted men during the past week. “Turn to the Right,” that knockout, record-run play which enjoyed the change of many seasons in New York, was the curtain raiser.

High officers of the Metropolitan Division made the opening performance a notable one. Gen. Johnson was present as were Brig. Gen. Thomas h. Rees, 152nd Artillery Brigade; Brig. Gen. William H. Hay, 184th Infantry Brigade, and numerous Colonels, Majors and Captains. Hollis Cooley represented the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, the entertainment department of which has erected the Liberty Theatre. Gen. Johnson made a short address in which he stated that shows will be booed for the theatre from outside for the first and third weeks of each month, and the second and fourth weeks are to be given over to entertainments by the soldiers. Movies, vaudeville and legitimate “drahmah” will be part of he Liberty offerings. “Turn to the Right” showed during the week, with matinees Saturday and Sunday. The audiences were large at every performance.

“Smileage” coupons were used by a large proportion of soldiers to gain admittance, the books being purchased by home folks and sent here If any of these H.F. happen to pick up Trench and Camp and read this, i tis hoped a guilty feeling will seize them if they haven't sent on one or more coupon books.

The Liberty is completely equipped, and the backs on the benches fin particular favor, as do the racks underneath, where the priceless Stetsons may be stored. The ticket takers, ushers, stage carpenters and other attaches of the theatre are enlisted men. The fine Depot Brigade Orchestra played for the opening, and Dan Caslar’s boys will furnish the dulcet strains for further performances.

MR. TOWNE WILL TAKE HARRY LAUDER THROUGH FRENCH CANTONMENTS

Charles Wayland Towne, amusement director for the Y. M. C. A. leaves within the next few days for France to take up work of a similar nature “Over There.” His stay here has made him countless friends who are not saying goodby, but “Meet you in France.” Mr. Towne will manage the tour of Harry Lauder through overseas cantonments where the famous Scotsman will spend several months addressing soldier audiences. He was Lauder’s advance man several years ago, under William Morris, the comedian’s manager.

GEN. BELL BACK IN SADDLE AFTER 3 MONTHS IN FRANCE

77th’s Commander Proud of American Soldiers’ Record Overseas

Looking the picture of health and bringing with him an inflexible confidence in the American soldiers’ ability to do the job which lies before them, Major Gen. J. Franklin Bell, commander of the 77th Division, has returned to Camp Upton after spending three months on the battlefields of France.

Immediately upon his arrival Gen. Bell took over the reins of authority so competently held by Brig. Gen. Evan M. Johnson during his absence, and began to speed up things generally throughout the camp. Gen. Bell expressed satisfaction over the conduct of affairs at Upton during his absence.

Gen. Bell spoke in the most enthusiastic terms of pride over the work of the American soldiers whom he observed while in France. He also used this expression: “There is not the slightest occasion for the pessimism or discouragement. We are engaged in a serious undertaking, we realize it and we are going through with it.”

The commanding officer was given a hearty welcome back to camp by the officers of the various organizations, all of whom were eager to hear him tell his observations and experiences “over there.”

Gen. Bell was inspecting a line of trenches in France while an artillery bombardment by the enemy was in progress. He said he was particularly impressed with the conduct of the American fighting men under fire.

“The reports published concerning the fearless attitude and the fighting qualities of our men by American newspapers are not exaggerated. The case has been under rather than overstated,” said Gen. Bell.

“I did not see all of our troops, but I think I saw a large majority of them. Notwithstanding that they were living under conditions quite new to American experience and in some respects imposing considerable discomfort, I never saw brighter, more cheerful and apparently more contented men than I saw in France. Of course, they were busy, They are kept busy all the time and work much harder at training than troops have ever worked in our army, save in training camps for troops that now exist.

“They train regardless of weather, as we are also doing at this camp. It was impossible to hear any complaint. If they had any feeling of complaint they would not voice it. They simply recognized the necessity as they found them. That is the real true soldierly spirit and I was delighted to observe it among our troops. Health conditions have been good, notwithstanding the amount of rain and other winter discomforts. Their good health is probably due to their continuous work outdoors.

“The training has been most thorough over there, and they have been given generous opportunity by the French to practice what is required in trench warfare by actually taking charge of certain parts of the front line and doing the work under French supervision. This is excellent proactive and will probably be undergone by all our troops before assuming exclusive responsibility for any portion of the line.”

BUFFALO CHORUS GOES BIG HERE AND TAKES NEW YORK BY EARS

As a dress rehearsal for their big show at the Manhattan Opera House Sunday, the Buffalo Chorus of a thousand picked voices— and some pick it is!— with several 367th vaudeville acts gave a wonderful entertainment in the Buffalo auditorium. The singing of this fine body, drilled by Max Weinstein, is distinctive for shading and fine effects. The New York appearances of the Buffaloes was a triumph from start to finish. Their parade covered an unusually extensive line of march. Col Mose;s men were presented regimental colors by the Union League Club, as one of the events.

BURIED WITH HONORS

Full military funeral was given Private Salvatore Camilia, a cook in the 305th Field Hospital. Lead by the band of the 302nd Engineers playing Chopin;s Funeral March, a cortege made uo of a firing squad, armed company and four ambulances escorted the body to the cemetery, just outside of camp, where the comrade who “went West” before getting the Big Chance, was buried. Mr. Bennet of the Y. M. C. A had charge of the funeral. The dead soldier’s home was in Baltimore.

Two Foreign Officers Are Given Promotions

Are Now Major Browne and First Lieut. Poire— Both Have Decorations

Far from home and comrades on the firing line, two officers of the Upton Foreign Mission have had convincing evidence recently convincing evidence recently that they are still remembered— and substantially. Word of two promotions has just been received. Capt. Michael Browne of the Scots Guards, whose bayonet work with Sergt. Major Covington, now an Upton institution, have made him known to a large number of men, becomes Major Browne. Second Lieut. Henri Poire is made a First Lieutenant. Major Browne has seen twenty-two years service in the British Army, is a veteran of the South African War, and has the British Military War Cross for service at Ypres.

Lieut. Poire of the Eighth Chaseurs has been decorated with the French War Cross, of the Palms, and also has the Ribbon of the Military Legion of Honor. He was wounded three times and after ochery was sent to this country as an expert in trench warfare. He has been instructing the Training School for Officers.

Study Range Science From Big Canvas of Landscape Artist

Company of Capt. Hilkes, Famous Sculptor, Has Bolton-Jones Picture.

For a novel method of target instruction, Capt. Robert Aitken’s Machine Gun Company of the 306th is entitled to top rank. Capt. Aitken is one of the best known sculptors in America , and his friend H. Bolton-Jones, the famous American landscape painter, has executed a large canvas, ten feet by six, showing an actual French scene, with rivers, bridges, poplar trees, villages with red tiled roofs and all the rest, and presented it to the company. The canvas is used in studying the science of range finding an other subjects correlated with machine gun work. This company;s commander has done a number of splendid pieces of sculpturing, including the Statue of Peace in New Britain, Conn.; the monument to the Navy and the McKinley Monument in San Francisco. The 306th Regimental seal, “Suivez Moi,” is of his designing.

STRONG MOVIES AT THIS HUT

The Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street Y Hut is putting on some fine moving picture programs. Recently a Metro comedy, “Love Me, Love My Dog,” opened the bill. Jack O’Grady, Headquarters Company, 306th Machine Gun Battalion, recited “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” and the five reel feature picture illustrating this popular poem was shown. This was followed by a Vivian Martin feature, “The Fair Barbarian.” “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” was shown by the courtesy of Lieut. Flynn of the 306th Machine Gun Battalion.

A fine Fox comedy, “Love and Law,” was the opening feature, followed by a seven reel feature, “The Crucible of Life,” shown through the courtesy of Col. Vidmer, 306th Infantry. And as an added special the Fox feature, “Love’s Thief,” in five reels was shown. Albert Brown of Company M, 307th Infantry, was the operator for these Saturday pictures. and did his bit in fine shape.

MOVIE FIRMS GENEROUS

A number of the leading moving picture corporations have been exceedingly generous sending down feature films to the Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street Y hut, Mr. Grunert’s programmes of movie entertainment are drawing cards, for the boys of the 308th, 307th, and National Guard Battalions patronizing the hut are always sure of seeing the latest and best photo dramas. In several cases a feature has been shown during the same week that it was shown on Broadway, New York. Among the firms through whose courtesy films are brought are the Fox Film Corporation, the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, the Blue Bird Picture Corporation, the Associated Film Service, Triangle Pictures, the World Picture Service, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Petrova Picture Corporation, the Griffith Company, the Metro Film Service and the Thomas Ince Corporation.

Heart of Upton Motherhood Revealed Strong Even in Bitter Sorrow

Letter From Mother of Late Sergt. Major Jenkins Posted in Barracks

The heart of soldier motherhood is revealed— stricken and yet triumphant— in a letter which has been published as a division memorandum, and posted in every Upton barrack. Recently, William B. Jenkins, Sergeant Major of the 30th Field Artillery, died in the Base Hospital.

His one overmastering desire had been to get to France and help wipe out the curse which Germany has cast. The Sergeant believed that his own mother was in peril, even though she did live secure in Tennessee, because atrocities in Belgium against women and children struck at her, a mother, and he knew they could happen in this country at the hands of Huns just as they have Over There. But he didn't live to see France.

His mother shared his disappointment, mourning for her son’s death. She writes a letter that is so full of meaning that Gen. Johnson has it sent throughout the division as an official memorandum, his comment being it is “a letter which will serve as a model of patriotism to the mothers of America, exemplifying, as it does, recognition of the national necessity which transcends all personal and private interests.” Here is the letter from Mrs. M. Jenkins, HoMaday, Tenn., addressed to Major Jay D. Whitham, commanding the Base Hospital:

Allow me as one who has lived until I am now an old woman to express to you my thanks and appreciation for your many courtesies to me as the mother of Sergt. Major William B. Jenkins.

I had hoped my boy would get his chance in France, but it was not to be, so I am as submissive to his death as if he had died in the trenches of Europe.

Please accept my thanks for all your kindness and to any of his comrades that were with him in his sickness.

With a sad heart I dictate these lines, but with a quickening pulse and an accelerated being I look forward to the brave boys who are giving their lives for our beloved land, I shall forever love a soldier boy. May God’s blessing be on you!

COMPANY HAS COOK’S TOURS’ EXPERT FOR FOREIGN GUIDE

(Company C, 308th Infantry.)

For President of the Rumor Association, unlimited, we nominate Private Max Goldiner. Elected by acclamation. That boys sure can find more rumors per square inch than any two ordinary men. What would we do without him? What’s the latest Max?

Sergt. Howard Mercer, our own little addition to the Cook’s Tours, is one man that looks forward to our coming excursion to France with keen anticipation. Howard, so he admits, knows every one in France worth knowing and is looking forward to renewing acquaintances.

Besides carrying in his head the Camp Upton Edition of “Who’s Who in France,” our little Howard is on speaking terms with every one that is any one on the Eastern Hemisphere and points adjacent.

Having visited Finland, Greenland, and Coney Island, our Sergeant is on the lookout for new lands to visit. Don’t worry, Howard, we can promise you that you will soon visit No Man’s Land.

That moment of terrible suspense between Top Sergeant “Yoh” Brook’s “Port Arms” and “Dismissed!”

Our Top Sergeant dismisses us in an odd manner.

He starts out full of “pep” with his “Inspection Arms,” “Port Arms”— but he seems to get lockjaw or something when he comes to the best word in the dictionary, “DISMISSED!”

BUFFALONIANS MEET

Secretary F. R. Starkey, Y. M. C. A. 14th street and Second Avenue, formerly from Buffalo, N.Y., has been pleasantly surprised by meeting some old Buffalo friends among the thousand men who have come to Upton from the Queen City of the Lakes, and Mr. Starkey will be very glad to greet any other Buffalo men who may happen to be in camp.

SERGEANT SAYS A WORD OR TWO ABOUT WORDS

Sergeant Frank Mantinband, who has been an occasional contributor to Trench and Camp, lifted the following message from his chest recently, in between English classes. He is at the head of the instructional staff of the educational classes.

You wouldn't like your mate ti walk up to you and call you and ignorant fool, would you? Neither would I.

We Americans speak the English language— or we are supposed to do so. You'll admit that. Well, has it ever occurred to you that things can be good or bad without adjectives which reek with vulgarity or profanity de luxe? If you don't know enough about words and what they mean, if you cannot express your thoughts without sinking into the mud, go to an English class. We have lots of them in camp. But you CAN talk clean. You've done it to your mother. And you can do it to your brothers here.

Gen. Pershing said out there: “If I do not win a battle I will win the fight to keep our boys clean and sound.” What did he mean? He feared the corrosive influence of a few men who labor under the delusion that badness of vocal rage would serve as a substitute for hard, game fighting. He wanted the American troops to keep well in body and mind. He knew that is was easier to keep clean when you talk clean.

There are some English non-coms in this camp. The hardest hitting one of the lot was astounded at the profusion of cussin’ he happened to overhear in a friendly verbal tilt. He told the boys that in his fighting experience her had observed that the loudest mouthed, the most proficient swearers rarely make good fighters. And he's been in the trenches.

Here’s what! If ou feel that you're in the army for a great cause, to rid the wired if a scavenging pest, the inhumanity of the German imperialism, you owe it to yourself to remain fit and clean minded.

You'll make your mates feel better if you talk clean.

You'll be a happier soldier if you talk clean.

Develop the habit of clean thinking. It will make you find less causes for complaint and afford you greater chances for advancement.

It will keep you in good spirits.

And if you keep your spirits up you will see things steadily and clear, and this will make you work harder than ever before to win, quickly and completely.

Spring Brings in Blandishments

Also Record Number of Visitors— Band Play Welcome.

Spring got an old-time welcome March 22 here. The day was perfect and the blare of welcoming hands sounded from reveille to taps. The splendid weather of lately has made it possible for the musicians of the division to get some great practice, playing at retreat and for drills.

Balm was here in chunks on the historic 22nd, and, believe the wayfarer, it was no holiday for the thoughts of youth to turn lightly— to inspection and the rest.

Visiting is becoming a more and more popular outdoor sport, along with baseball. Sunday a record for callers was set, with four thousand, mostly women. Fire trains brought them.

As soon as traveling by highway becomes better a line of Sunday automobile transportation will be begun by the American Automobile Association, so that more soldiers can enjoy the joys of visits from theirs, especially those to whom the $2.70 for railroad fare looks like the sub-Treasury Building.

A NEW ONE STEPS UP AND TELLS OF BUNKIES AND SELF

Evening Mess Call Came After 5P.M. Eats, Making First Army Rigor

Editor Trench and Camp:

Dear Sir: Make some room, please, for the 305th Field Artillery, Battery D. (Editorial business of making room).

We are new men, and , therefore, fresh— and you may interpret that to please yourself. When we reached camp we found immediately that army life is very complex. It was 5 in the afternoon when we were given mess, and, having had no dinner, we did high justice to the food. But no sooner did we return to the barracks than the Sergeant said sourer was ready. We think this justifies an investigation on your part. We were horribly scared this being our first taste of the rigors of war— was he going to make us eat, even so soon that orders must be obeyed. But we were greatly relieved when he said “Suit yourself, eat or not— as you were.”

May I acquaint you with a few of our prize members? (Edit: You may, go ahead). Very well. First, there is Boss. I have no doubt that the name will cling to him till we enter the gates of Berlin and march down Wilhelmstrasse. Then, there is Corpl. Bear who gives orders in a voice that reminds you of his name. Among the recruits is “Bulky” Green. He had been in the army seven years and knew something about the necessity of keeping in step. We also have with us “Key-U” Greenwald, a born leader; “Medicine Man” King, tall and talkative; “Philisophical” Cowen, and of course, myself, a quiet lad, a lone sheep in a lion’s den. What ho Daniel!

Let me say that we have some foreign born boys in our outfit, but, take it from me, when the order comes to go over the op, they are not going to be the last under way. Yours. Recruit A. Nonamous.

Grainger and Nord Do Well for Crowd of Real Music Fans

A goodie company of inner shrine music lovers enjoyed the recent feast at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium when Percy Grainger, master soldier-pianist, appeared, with 307th Infantry Band, led by Olaf M. Nord, a former comrade of Grainger;s in the 15th Coast Artillery, Fort Hamilton. Private Grainger’s manipulation of the big Steinway grand, which was brought here for his concert, made doughboys feel that if he can handle a gun with like celerity, the Hun is due for a quicker beating than many suppose. His program was brilliantly done, full of clear, crisp technical appreciation and fine warmth. The work of the 307th bandsmen certainly places them high among the fighting musickers. Their part in the program was done with remarkable concert finish.

“AUD” CURATOR A BENEDICT

“Sergt.” Bayard Smith, the jovial curator of the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium, known to hunted of soldiers, especially those fortunate enough to enjoy his coffee as members of the Guardhouse Policing Detail, has taken a wife. She was Susan M. Eden of Brooklyn. E. Graham Wilson performed the ceremony at the West Side Y. M. C. A., New York, with E. L. Wertheim, educational director of that branch, best man. “The Sergeant”— Mr. Smith’s brevet title—is also sexton at Church Headquarters and will live there with his bride.

YOUNG LADIES BEGIN “Y” WORK TO TEST OUT PLAN

Succeed Junior Leaguers and Service Determines General Use of Women

Upton soldiers are fortunate in being parties of the second par in many trial plans which are designed, if they prove successful, for soldiers in all camps. One of the most pleasing experiments has been the use of women in the Y. M. C. A. Huts as a tryout for their use over the country by the “Y.” The Junior League, made up of New York society girls first began this service here, clad in their blue smocks. Now a number of girls voluntarily enlisted in Y. M. C. A. fir a three months’ period have taken up their labors at the counters, uniformed and smilingly willing to help in the work. Their efforts will help determine whether or not women will be employed in Y. M. C. A. work in other American camps. They are already used for canteen service abroad. These workers are enlisted by Bureau of Canteen Service, Mrs. F Louis Slade. They work without salary. At present hey are quartered in the parish house wing of church headquarters.

Miss Elizabeth D. Putnam of Davenport, Ia., is in charge of the party, which includes Miss Lisa Gilman Todd, No. 824 West End Avenue, New York; Miss Hortense Bissell, Birmingham, Ala.; Miss Eugenie M. Fuller, No. 252 Lexington Avenue, New York. Four more ladies begin service soon, in addition to these.

GOOD MUSIC.

Company G, 308th Infantry, has some fine talent among its men. The other evening Boon sang a number of fine selections during the evening’s entertainment, accompanied by D. Schlesinger. Saturday evening Miss Dallas and Miss Detling from New York entertained the boys with musical monologues, and on Sunday afternoon Miss Amelia Schweirs sang some beautiful numbers, Mr. Tracy accompanying her.

ADA KESER PLEASES

Bad roads and missed railroad connections cut down the vaudeville show Tuesday in the Y Auditorium from four acts to one, but Miss Ada Keser, a “two-voice” singer, who did arrive, with great power and beauty in her throat, pleased the boys mightily. Mr. Charles Wayland Towne also presented a number of reels of moving pictures.

Fire Lads Called Out Y Prayer Meet

Lieut. Corley’s Fire Lads were haled from their haunt and tore through a wet and slippery night to the Y. M. C. A. Hut in the artillery section. They banged in the doors, but got nothing in the way of a rise. Finally, a sleepy secretary poked his head out at the visitors and asked what they wanted. They told him of the alarm and he immediately “got” the picture. He explained that the Hut staff had just had a devotional meeting and probably some wag who had seen them praying rang in the fire alarm. J. J. Moment, a Newark minister, had just joined the staff as religious director, and the meeting was his first one.

New O. T. S. Head Was Once a Major in General’s 15th

The Training School for Officers at Upton, whose hard-working-from-sun-to-sun members are observed here and there in the cantonment at their labors, has a new commander. Lieut. Col. Adolphe H. Huguet, who has been attached to the 15th United States Infantry in Panama, has taken command of the school. Col. Huguet was a Major in the 15th when Brig. Gen. Evan M. Johnson, Acting Metropolitan Division Commander, was Colonel of the outfit.

Lieut. Col. Walter B. McCaskey, whom he succeeds, has been transferred to Division Headquarters of the division.

VALLEY STREAM PLAYERS

“The Little Savage,” a two-act play, was the vehicle on which the Valley Stream Players travelled to success in camp recently. They appeared at the Base Hospitals and the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium.

NEW MAN GERMAN BORN BUT WANTS TO GET CRACK AT KAISER

Lieut. Henry G. Fowler has returned from the special course in filed fortifications at Fort Sill, Okla. On Feb. 6 he was married in New York, and the Fort Sill trip served as a honeymoon.

The Company Clerk Corpl. Harry L. Ludwig, became desperate while in the city recently, and informed us uno his return that he was engaged to a Miss Elsie V. Albertson of No. 685 Macon Street, Brooklyn.

Corpl. Naan has returned from the Base Hospital.

It is interesting to note that one of the new men here is German born. Private Perish was born in Germany and he is anxious to get back so that he may get a crack at the Kasier.

“S. O. S.” is this company’s slogan— not distress but “Spirit of Service.”

HEADED FOR TRENCHES; NEARLY DIE IN FORD

Corpl. John Nelle and Private Ray Cornell, Company G, 308th, had a close call recently. They both live in Rockville Centre, and were on their way home from camp to Patchogue in an automobile, when the driver lost control of the steering wheel and the machine turned turtle. All of the men in the machine were pinned under it. Corpl. Nelle was the first to appear from under the debris, bleeding profusely from the head and face. The first thing he asked was, “Where’s my hat?” On Sunday night when both men arrived back at camp, displaying badly bruised faces, sore arms and back and told of their experiences, Corpl. Nelle said: “I would not of cared so much if it was a Packard or a Pierce Arrow, but to think we were nearly killed in a Ford.”

HOSTESS HOUSE IN TOWN

Upton soldiers will be glad to know that the same cordial welcome which is accorded them at the Y. W. C. A. Hostess House here at camp will be theirs at the Hostess House in the big town. The Hostess House in New York is located at No. 12 West 53rd Street, and the more soldiers who come in, hang up their hat and make themselves at home the better the officials of the Hostess House like it. It’s a swell place to meet your relatives or your girl. So any time you are in from of No. 12 West 53rd Street just stroll in sort of like you own the place and you won’t be wrong.

APRIL 1, 1918

NEW YORK FINANCIERS CALL UPTON AN IDEAL CAMP SPOT

Party Including J. P. Morgan and Jacob H. Schiff Look Over Cantonment and Men and Are Greatly Pleased Thereby.

A group of New York’s financiers were lured to Upton recently by the tales of the fine air, the pure water and bracing tonic which is of the camp, and found everything better than advertised. They were J. P. Morgan, Jacob H. Schiff; Walter E. Frew, Chairman of the Clearing House Committee of the Stock Exchange; George F. Baker jr.; Martin Vogel, Assistant Treasurer of the United States at New York, and Ralph Peters, President of the Long Island Railroad. Mr. Peters brought the party to camp in his private car, and they were met at the station by Lieut. Col. T. J. Powers, cantonment Chief of Staff, who escorted them on a tour of the diggings. They called on Brig. Gen. Edmund Wittenmyer and paid their respects to official Camp Upton, and once-over a goodly portion of the ground.

The visitors were shown a couple of barracks, both outside and in, and they were surprised at the splendid order in which everything is kept. The kitchens, sanitary and spotless, were remarked as especially fine. This opinion is shared by every one but the Bird who draws the Kitchen Police for weeks at a time. The splendid physical appearance of the Metropolitan’s fighting outfit aroused favorable comment, as did the alert, keen soldierly bearing which marks the 77th division. Mr. Morgan said he thought the place was ideal for a camp because of the large amount of space available. Mr. Schiff expressed especial delight at the work being done by the welfare organizations— the Y. M. C. A., K. of C. and the Jewish Board for Welfare Work.

Did “Bride” Show Have Influence on Soldier’s?

Marriage at Church Headquarters Would Indicate Such Influence

When “Here Comes the Bride” was billed s this week;s show at the Liberty, the effect if the title on the soldiers probably wasn't considered. Perhaps it has had none.

But for some reason the marrying business has been running strong here this week. There has been about a dozen in Church Headquarters. Chaplain Manning has had two or three soldier marriages. Chaplain Brown about the same number, and other chaplains likewise. One of the interesting ones of the man recently transferred from Devens who got leave to go home and be married. His bride also got leave and left for camp. They passed each other en route. He was home, in East Weymouth, Mass., and she was waiting at the church here. He wired his Captain to have her stay. She did, and it is hoped they will live happily ever after.

LIBERTY POPULAR WITH FINAL BROADWAY TOUCH

The Liberty Theatre is proving the final and real Broadway touch. Those blazing lights, the fine shows, those after the theatre suppers are all with us. “Here Comes the Bride,” the second Liberty offering, with the original company, has been a riot of success. Next week, April 1, Manager Miller announces big time vaudeville.

O.T.S. MEN IN TRENCHES AS TRAINING NEARS END

Regular duty in the trenches, which is not as unwarlike as the distance of Upton from France might suggest, has been the portion of the hard working candidates in the Training School for Officers here. The end of the three months training is in sight and a number of the men who went to the school from assignments in regiments here have returned to their outfits. Some candidates will complete their training on the other side and will be made officers as vacancies arise.

Their course of instruction here has been a full one and they have had very little time not occupied by duties of one kind or another.

objects from front interest men here

German Uniforms, Shells, Grenades, Shown by American Who Won Cross

One of the centers of interest for Upton soldiers who got the chance to gather around it during the past week was the collection of uniforms, shells, tin hats, and miscellany from the battle front which Lieut. George Shroeder showed to a few thousand men here. Lieut. Shroeder, whose home is New Brunswick, N. J., is a graduate of Rutgers College and was in London as bacteriologist with he Rockefeller Institute when was was declared in August, 1914. HE enlisted in the British Army and was in the division to which the Black Watch, the Gordon Highlanders, Scotch Fusiliers, Seaforth Highlanders and other famous regiments belonged. He later joined the American Field Service under the French Government and drove an ambulance, flew an airplane, and did a few other things. He was at Verdun, the Marne and the retreat from Mons, and was one of the first americans to win the Croix de Guerre. For three months he served in the Belgian Army.

During his entire service he used a great deal of effort to collect uniforms and pieces of equipment. It wasn't easy, as the French are very rigid about not allowing such collection. But the young American managed to use his Yankee ingenuity and collected several trunks of interesting things. He has a full German Lieutenant’s regalia, the first uniform used by the French with the flaming and red hat which proved such a target. He has steel helmets, from the first makeshift one worn under the cap to the improved tin hat now in use, including a German Prussian Guard’s helmet with an iron cross soldered on the black eagle. A large German trench mine is one of the best pieces he exhibits. A full collection of grenades, bombs and shells is also in his possession.

The Upton men who saw his outfit, which was shown in several Y. M. C. A. Huts and to individual units, including a large group of men from the 305th Infantry, were fascinated by it, and fired questions at the Lieutenant like a machine gun rapid fire. He won his commission in the British Army.

PROMOTIONS COME TO SEVEN OFFICERS HERE

Lieut. Col. Booth Becomes Colonel, Major Haskell Lieutenant Colonel.

Promotions of seven prominent Metropolitan Division officers, delayed for some time, have recently been announced as follows:

Lieut. Col. Ewing E. Booth, Division Chief of Staff, promoted to Colonel, National Army, March 25, with rank form Feb. 13.

Major William N. Haskell, Division Staff, orbited to Lieutenant Colonel, National Army, March 18, with rank from March 16.

Major Lloyd C. Grissom, Assistant Adjutant, promoted to Division Adjutant.

Major Charles C. Winnia, 304th Machine Gun Battalion, promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, National Army, March 25, with rank from Feb. 14.

Capt. Louis B. Gerow, Field Artillery, National Army, promoted to Major Adjutant General’s department as Assistant Adjutant.

First Lieut. J. Huntington Hills, U.S.A., aide to Brig. Gen. Evan M. Johnson, promoted to Captain, United States army, to date from Aug. 5, 1917.

First Lieut. Earle Boothe, infantry, National Army, promoted to Captain, National Army, and Assistant to Personnel Officer.

Gets 20 Years for a Journey Over the Hill

Upton Deserter’s Heavy Punishment Will Be Object Lesson.

Impulses to take the trip “Over the Hill” will not be allowed to carry any Upton men to the breaking point with the case of Private David Barry before the camp. This deserter who went “over the hill” has been sentenced to serve twenty years in military prison, said to be the most severe sentence passed on a deserter in many years. It indicates that desertion cases will be summarily handled in the future, and scant satisfaction will be squeezed out of a withdrawal from duty. Barry was in the Veterinary Corps. Hospital No. 6, and came here with an October draft increment. In November he disappeared and was not apprehended until Jan. 12 by detectives, who had his home in Far Rockaway, L. I., under surveillance.

Following is the sentence passed upon him:

“To be dishonorably discharged from the service, to forfeit all pay and allowances due or to become due, and to be confined at such place as the reviewing authority may direct for twenty years.”

The Judge Advocate General reviewed the record of the case and approved the sentence. The deserter will serve his sentence in the Federal prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. This twenty-year sentence is more severe than the one passed upon a deserter from the 11th Engineers, a Regular Army outfit, who volunteered and then vanished. He was located in Syracuse after several months. His mother came to camp and made a tearful appeal to Brig. Gen. Johnson, but she was told that the army regulations must be lived up to, and that in war time especially the military law must have its course. This deserter was given five years,

SCIENCE SERVICES

Christian Sciences services will be held at Church Headquarters, Upton Boulevard, every Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. On this Wednesday evening the service will be held in the couch library, north wing.

CAMP ALARM FOR K. OF C. BLAZE

Club House, at 4th Avenue and 6th Street, Destroyed in 1 A. M. Fire.

The burning of the the Knights of Columbus clubhouse at Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street was the first occasion for a general camp fire alarm. Men were lined up before their barracks at 1 o’clock, called out by the bugler, who bugled the fire call.

At 12:59 Secretary Fenton, in charge, discovered one of the small rooms a mass of flames. He tried to telephone from the building, but was unable to get a call, and had further difficulty in getting the alarm though. The building was a mass of flames by the time Lieut. Corley’s men arrived. There was no danger to other buildings near, as the wind was away from the nearest barrack, of Company I, 306th, across the street. The firemen did effective work and checked the flames before the building was entirely destroyed. All the equipment—books, new movie machine valued at $450, Victrola and records, piano and furnishings— was destroyed. The building was valued at $1,500 and the total loss was close to $5,000. The origin is not definitely known, but it is believed cross wires started the fire.

Visiting the Leading Out-of-Doors Sport

Records Are Made and Smashed Regularly

Visiting as an outdoor sport has been boosted to first place in recent days. Perfect weather has helped, as there’s more to be seen in the open air, when its possible to stay there, which has been far from always during winter season. Records are made on Sunday and smashed the next for a visiting population. Four thousand was the mark reached a couple weeks ago. This weekend, when 12,000 were brought into camp over the rails of the Long Island by six special trains of about twenty cars each. There has been considerable motoring too, as the highways are nearer being means of travel.

The road to the Merrick, southwest of camp, is in fair shape, and the bridge— the new one built by soldier talent— is completed and about ready for traffic. The Merrick into the city is good, of course— concrete and macadam. The American Automobile Association has begun Sunday free runs into camp for parents and other soldier kin unable to make the grade of a railroad ticket. Applications for reservations should be sent to the A. A. A. offices, No. 501 Fifth Avenue, by Thursday morning of the week preceding the desired trip.

Most of the visitors who have been helping break attendance records have been women. And has that fact been distasteful to the soldier? Has it? And is the burden these fairest of all beings bring—apples, chocolate, cake, pie— is that something the soldier acorns? Is it?

HOCHSTEIN USES ANOTHER VIOLIN WITH SAME SKILL

That the genius of Sergt. David Hochstein wasn't shattered with his Stradivarius, the untimely fate of which was recounted in Trench and Camp, has been demonstrated in several camp appearances recently with a “reserve” instrument. His admirers here and elsewhere rejoice that the virtuosity is still there, that the old skill has not been abated. What was in the nature of a New York farewell appearance was his recent concert in New York for soldiers’ tobacco fund benefit.

Athletic Activity Marks “Spare Parts”

D. B. Brigade Athletic Field and Much “Pep” Shown in the Suburbs.

The Depot Brigade is being invaded from all sides. They are coming from Devens, the Middle West, and the Far East— the 305th Infantry— and things are beginning to look a trifle more lively than usual in the suburbs around Nineteenth Street. The last of the Ordnance men have left for a course of training preparatory to the active service. These good fellows are missed. There were some of the best in their ranks, and their departure leaves a big hole in the old “stand-by” outfit and many a vacant corner.

The Brigade Athletic Field is coming along in good shape. We have the best baseball diamond in camp and will have the best team shortly. (Friends, please accept this— the only intimation.) Get together some of you other outfits, decorate your clubs with crape and come up here and take your medicine. The battalion schedule is already under way, and if the brigade bat can stand up under the strain, and the brigade ball retain its cover for another strenuous week, everything in the garden will be lovely.

When it comes to starting something, leave it to this old Spare Part Gang. The first spring meet has been held on the brigade field and some interesting completion resulted. A battalion baseball game followed the meet. Col C. A. Dolph, Commanding Officer, is lending his active support to the athletic programme, one of the results of his enthusiasm being the brigade athletic field— the best in camp. He is ably assisted by Brigade Athletic Officer Lieut. C. I. Naylor, and the battalion officers.The athlete officers say that now the diamond is in shape, and the weather coming good, all that is necessary to complete the party is for the Y. M. C. A. to open the athletic storeroom and throw away the key. Come across Doc; open another box.

One of the newly arrived recruits of the Depot Brigade was filled with righteous wrath when he discovered where ehe had been transferred to, and was expressing his indignation to one of the ladies helping out behind the “Y” counter. I’m going to take a “French” he told her. To use his own words: “She talked to me like a Dutch Uncle, and made me promise to stay in camp, thats the only reason I'm here.” Are these ladies valuable?

They were discussing the war in the 9th Company Mess Hall, and one named Jim slipped the following bright bit of information: “If those guys keep up that war over there much longer there's some one goin’ to get hurt.”

HI! HI! HEE!

John Philip Sousa has written accurate music for the classic, and here are approximate words for the old artillery song which is the original them of tune written by the great band leader for the 306th Field Artillery:

Over hill, over dale, as we hit the dusty trail,

Keep those caissons a rollin’ along;

In and out, shout it out, turn about and rout them out,

As those caissons go rollin’ along.

Then its Hi, Hi, Hee!— the field artilleree—

Shout out your number loud and strong;

Wherever you go— you will always know,

That those caissons are rollin’ along—

Keep them rollin’, Keep those caissons a rollin’ along.

Light of Music Burns in Hall of Fame of Headquarters Company

Bandsman Discourses of Music, Its Philosophy and Appeal.

The Musical Niche in our Hall of Fame bids fair to become overcrowded with the celebrities of the Headquarters Company roster, 308th Infantry.

Our latest discovery is Leon Robinson, member if the band. Robinson began his musical career in Boston at the age of twelve, under the late Carl Baermann. After a short tutelage under this famous music master, he left the city of Boston to make his residence in New York. Here he entered the Institute of Musical Art as the pupil of Stowjowsky, a product of Paderewski’s school, and subsequently studied composition under another musical authority, Lilienthal.

“I had but three years of instruction,” said Robertson. “All my later studies I made myself. I soon found that I was especially fitted for improvisation, and naturally my efforts have been largely in that direction.” Robinson discourses of music philosophically— queer for an O. D. private.

“Music is to some people,” he said. “is a sealed book. But to the musician it is a source of never-ending satisfaction and delight. When I refer to a musician I do no necessarily mean the man who is an accomplished artist on some instrument. One of the greatest musicians I knew could not play a note, but deep inside of him he had that appreciation, that keen understanding, of pure music. That is what make the real musician.

“You will find that pure music makes its appeal to the better nature. It is the mirror to a man’s thought. That great master, Beethoven, must have been perfect in his thought, because his music was flawless. I could talk to you for hours, and still not half express all that music stands for our life. I believe that the best music is the music of the past. All our modern compositions are more or less in the nature of repetitions of what the old masters have given us. I do think, however, that we are gradually evolving a new and distinct style of music. Just what that still will be we cannot as yet determine; but sometime in the future we will see, or rather hear, the finished product. Music, indeed, hath charms—.”

HOLY WEEK FULLY OBSERVED IN CAMP

Catholic, Protestant, and Jew Hold Exercises Fitting to Season.

Holy Week was fully observed in camp by Protestant, Catholic and Jew. The Jewish Passover celebration coming at the same time as the great days of Christendom united all the religious agencies in camp to intensive effort.

Protestant activity was focused special series of meeting conducted by the Y. M. C. A. in the Auditorium under the leadership of William E. Biederwolf, a Chicago evangelist. Encouraging interest is reported, with about a thousand signers of the War Roll as a concrete accomplishment. Meetings were held nightly beginning Palm Sunday and closed Easter Day. William F. Hirsch, Camp Y. M. C. A. Secretary, presided at the sessions which were marked by special music. The 306th Infantry Bands and the band of the Depot Brigade helped materially. Ralph Walker of the Y. M. C. A.led the singing. Special nights were given over to the various brigades. Monday was the 153d Infantry Brigade night, Tuesday 154th Infantry Brigade night, Wednesday 152d Artillery Brigade night, and Thursday 152d Depot Brigade night. The commanders of the brigades gave their sanction. Easter Sunday a special communion service was held d for the War Roll signers in Church Headquarters. This is as follows: “I hereby pledge my allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior and King, and by God’s help will fight His battles for the victory of His Kingdom.” The Rev. Biederwolf delivers strong addresses at each meeting. Sunday he addressed the colored men of the 367th in the Buffalo Auditorium.

Catholic activity was marked during Holy Week with daily confessions. Special Easter services were largely attended.

The Jewish celebration of Passover in the camp was noteworthy. Rabbi Nathan Biechmann addressed the large number of men who remained here. A number were given forty-two hour passes to spend the season at home.

SPEEDY RUNNER NOW ARTILLERYMAN

The ranks of the prominent athletes now have been somewhat enlarged and speeded up H. S. Ives, mile record holder for indoor tracks, from Pittsfield, Mass. He has won several championships as a runner and has made a name for himself as a manager of boxers, having handled several New York fistmen, including Kid Carter, Johnny Burt, and Andy Jordan. The fast traveller is now the gunmen of the 306th Field Artillery, Battery D, and has only one ambition— to break the mile record on the Wilhelmstrasse.

AL WAGNER PLAYS WITH ALL THE INSTRUMENTS

There are musicians in the Metropolitan— and there are music weavers and sound producers. But there is only one Al Wagner. Al bunks in Headquarters Company, 306th, and has played all over the regimental area held down by Col. Vidner’s men. The piano is his first love but he shows absolute impartiality nowadays that he's in the army fighting for democracy, and plays practically every instrument in the band. His familiarity with the keys of both hues on the pianoforte has made it easy for him to obtain the confidence of the trombone, cornet, and others. Particularly has Al cultivated the good will and fellowship of this “slip-horn” which as one of the charter, foundation members of the jazz band won so many supporters in this country lately. He plays the trombone with both of those necessary earmarks, ease and celerity. Al helped the Upton Four in their harmony creations with his piano skill and general musical gift to do acrobatics with harmony.

There's not a man in the camp who didn't rejoice in the success of Colonel Moss's Buffaloes had recently in New York at their big parade and show at the Manhattan Opera House. The 367th lads are popular as a regiment in camp, and no one is slow to hand them what's their due. It is learned with as much keen satisfaction as the regiment's own feel that over $4000 was made on the show. That Governor Whitman spoke highly of them as troops and that universal and glad acclaim was accorded all along the line of march.

The happiest crowd in camp is the universal declaration after a trip through the 367th section. And these Buffaloes have been happy from the dismal rainy, cold day day when the first increment hopped off the train with a grin and a song that have been theirs ever since. They'll be grinning and smiling and singing when the prominent Atlantic Ocean is crossed. They're developing into fighters. It's an imposing sight to see them hurdling and hopping about with their bayonets in the drill area at Third Avenue and Tenth Street. Sergt. Major Covington has a class in bayonet work that has the determination. All through their preparatory training they have been willing and quick to catch on. Their Colonel, James E. Moss, their Buffalo auditorium, their band, led by Sergt Egbert Thompson, their welfare organization, their parade and New York show, their singing have helped develop the Buffaloes into a real regiment.

Major and Private in this Boche-Hunting Division Formerly Under Dome Where T. and C. Is Made

Trio of Living Links Between Readers and Makers of Soldiers’ Own Paper.

Yes, Inquiring Anxious One, Trench and Camp has to be printed before it comes to Camp Upton, and the printing, if you wish to be detained further, is done in The New York World “factory.” This is a tale of how readers and makers of Trench and Camp are bound together by some the red-blooded fighting men in the Metropolitan Division. Herewith are two likenesses, one of the popular Division Majors and a private— Major Bozeman Bulger, Second Battalion, 306th Infantry, and Private “Bill” Meyers, Company C, 308th Infantry.

Both formerly did their daily stint under the World Dome. Both are now in this Hun-spanking Long Island outfit pausing here momentarily before leaping at the Boche throat. Major Bulger was one of the best known sporting editors we had, and sportdom far and wide knew his language-tossing wizard of The Evening World. He originally dawned on New York from Danville, Tallapoosa County, Tenn., where he had practices law and told stories of a rarer vintage than any wafted along Park Row hitherto. He was in Alabama regiment during the Spanish-American, and when the United States declared for the present terrestrial fracas went to Plattsburg.

Private Bill has lots of friend under the dome who are pulling for him as a doughboy. He used to be in the mail list composing room of The World. Another Uptonite who is linked up to the place where Trench and Camp is manufactured, fabricated, assembled, or what-you-will, is Private Eugene Francis Brown 304th F. A. Private Brown has been one of the pioneers in carrying American language as she is known to non-U.S. speaking enlisted men. His father “Jimmy” Brown is one of the veterans in The World mechanical department. He is stereotyper and he handles the “mats” which figure prominently in getting this here, now Soldiers’ Own Paper to this section of Suffolk county every week.

PTE. “BILL” MEYERS.

ORPHEUS FOUR RECORDS.

When the tuneful Orpheus Four of Los Angeles was in camp for a week during the winter, Mr. Glasse, Manager, announced that records were being made of some of their songs. These records have now been made, according to Mr. Glasse, and can be secured from the Orpheus Music Company, No. 1939 South 17th Street, Philadelphia. “A Perfect Day” and “The Long, Long Trail” are two of the popular songs which the Orpheus boys have had canned.

302d SUPPLY ROOTERS GET LEAVE BUT STAY IN CAMP

Their Intentions Were the Best, But Can’t Reason With Mud.

Forty members of the 302d Supply Train have started a new camp custom— getting passes and spending them at one of the popular local post exchanges or other resorts. Not that they began the custom voluntarily. They had secured passes to go to Port Jefferson and see their basketball team play the Naval Reserve five. The Royal Rooters filled a couple of big army trucks, and the team embarked in a flivver. The trucks were mired just outside of camp. Everything was done to move them onward and make the passes worth something. A cleaver, for instance, was introduced to persuade a pet-cock out of its obstinacy. Nothing availed and the boys marched with their passes to A. M. and C. where they put in several riotous hours squandering a fat excess from the last thirty per.

The team got to the Port all right and trimmed the Reserves handily, 29 to 17.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NOTES.

During the last week the K. of C. in camp has featured moving pictures in two of its buildings to fill the gap caused by the completion of the boxing and basketball schedules. Some big feature reels were shown and the men had a chance to study their marching form in three issues of the weeklies.

Barrack and hospital work has also taken up more than its allotted time, and emergency calls for more stationary and games have gone out to the Headquarters in New Haven.

The Knights of Columbus Camp Upton Auxiliary, the organization that has been putting joy into life around these parts all winter through its Saturday programme, which provided for dancing partners and refreshments for the patrons of the two Knights of Columbus huts, has now done something even more practical. On their visits to camp, the feminine eye of the auxiliary detected the wonderful possibilities of the new desolate Knights of Columbus porches and a benefit bridge party was rushed through. The result is that the truck company is now being called upon daily by the Upton Boulevard headquarters dos see that its shipments of wicker divans and old rose and ecru electroliers are sent through.

Recently the Auxiliary came down again in force and varied its usual programme by canvassing for men in need of comfort kits. Of course, the search was flatteringly productive and the Knights of Columbus men are familiar to the old timers who recall the Christmas season when most of the division went to the Upton Boulevard Building to get the packages due to arrive via the free delivery service.

WARDMASTERS AT BASE SHY AT ACTING ON BUYING A COMMISSION

News from the Base Hospital doing the past week has been rather thin and scattering, without even a good dog gift to liven up matters. So the local correspondent will have a hard job earning his usual salary this week.

The nearest thing to a sensation has been the restricting of daily attendance at the Post Exchange. Recently, by order of Major Jay D. Whitham, patients have been forbidden to congregate in this club, and each yardmaster has had to act as quartermaster sergeant in the purchase of camels, bags of peanuts and zuzu wafers. Some of the yardmasters have felt the responsibility of such public office too great, as in the case of yardmaster who found when the day’s marketing was over that he was $1.20 out of pocket.

Naturally, they are bashful about serving on this kind of munitions-buying commission, and patients are hoisting distress signals for the folks at home to hurry up supplies. And now the exchange is open for business with men of the detachment only from 9:30 to 10 A.M., from 12 to 1 P.M., and from 4 to 9 P.M., thereby saving the pool tables from breaking down under the strain. However the boys don't mind as they have plenty of time in the evening which to indulge a passion for sarsaparilla.

Entertainments keep coming— it seems as if nothing could stop them. Chief of them all was a performance of “A Little Savage” by Valley Stream players, who gave this amusing three-act comedy here in the afternoon as a warming-up gallop to its production at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium that evening. All the audience enjoyed it— even the act in which chairs served as tree stumps— and everyone wanted to know if Miss Ann Inzonka, who played the title role, acted so savage in real life.

Then Fred F. Boniface sang a series of ballads here as part of his tour of the camp, including “Invictus,” which made the boys assume determined looks. A few days ago a party of bon vivants, chaperoned by Sergt. Burroughs and composed of such men about camp as Sergt. Slattery, Sergt. Klein, Buster Neaves, Sam Green, and Red Reaves, went to town and looked the Winter Garden over. It is hardly expected that the Winter Garden management will return the compliment by sending here a deputation of the chorus.

An officer who inspected one of the wards under the supervision of his friend, Major Graeme Hammond, wrote in his report, “Ward all right, except that Major Hammond neglected to leave cigars.”

SPEAKING OF COMPANY SONGS, HERE ARE A PAIR OF GOOD ONES

About the Doughboy Who’s No Slowboy and Going Over Well-Known Top

There’s a chorus to the song which the boys of Company G, 305th, chant that puts a pinch into everything they do and makes them confident that they're going to lead something or somebody over the top, if its only a song. “When we go over the two we’ll never stop till there’s not another German left to drop,” is the way the chorus swings in part. Capt. Fogarty is the object of the praiseworthy ditty, written by Corpl. W. A. Wilander. A quartet of non-coms— Corpla. Burr, Wilander and Sheridan and Sergt. Ritter— helps troll the song properly. This 305th company has revised the company fund idea somewhat and has a Welfare Fund Club, represented by Lieut. R. Parks, Corpl. L. Ostrow, Sergt. Dill, Corpl. Maloney, Sergt. McCarthy and Private Goetz. In addition, Privates Reich, Karraus and Picatoff have helped in remodeling the mess-room interior by donating various articles. That room is now a homelike “parlor,” with curtains, small lamps and “general atmosphere.”

And speaking of company songs, as the foregoing paragraph did a little, there is the infantry song which Sergt. Michael Markels of Capt. Holahan’s company, K, 307th, has written about “The Doughboy Who Is No Slowboy” and “ The Artillery’s Fine, but a Rifle for Mine.” The significant thing is that Sergt. Markets, who was getting a thousand a month leading his own society jazz orchestra before he entered the service, is “hot” for the infantry, and wouldn't change for any lighter job. He wants to throw his hard muscled hundred and eighty pounds, which is the reduction from two hundred or more—manual labor!— at some Hun and make him realize that a civilian can become an American soldier, and a good one.

THIS PRIVATE GLAD FOR GUARD HOUSE EXPERIE

Is Now Hard at Soldiering Business— A French-Canadian

There may be French-Canadians who don't like to contemplate the smoke of battle, but Private Joseph Alexander Durocher of the 302d Ammunition Train doesn't like to be considered one. He is from a French-Canadian family now living in Montreal, and came to New York to enlist in the American Army. He has a brother in the Empire Division of Spartanburg. For a number of months the A. T. private was a member of the Canadian Mounted Police and has had some experiences scouring Canada for lawbreakers. He is one of the few men who claim that he guard house is a good institution. For six weeks Durocher was a prisoner doing a little A. W. O. L. time, and he says that the lesson he learned has made a real soldier out of him. And now he's working for those chevron things.

MORE MOVIE FEATURES

The “movie” programmes put on at the Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street “Y” Hut lately are right up to the minute feature stuff, and the boys of the camp who are movie fans are fining out where to go when they want to be sure of a good show. Private M. G. Felder, Company I, 307th, has made possible many of these showings, which are presented trough the courtesy of Company I and the film corporations in New York City. Among the pictures shown lately have been William Hart in “The Narrow Trail,” George Walsh in “This Is the Life,” Anna Luther in “Her Father’s Station,” Mack Swain in “Ambrose’s Icy Love,” Harry Carey in “A Marked Man,” John McGraw in “One Touch of Nature,” and others.

Lieut. Field of Company E. has also brought a number of feature pictures to the programme, including William Farnum in “The Conqueror” and Harold Lockwood in “The Underhandycap.”

Sergt. Major Greenhut is taking daily recreation in exercising the decrepit steed of the Depot Brigade. They let him take out the brigade cripple, a perfectly good horse, with four legs and a docile temperament. It is a self-starter, low slung, with two speeds, dead slow and stop, and Greenhut has lots of time to enjoy the beauties of the landscape and sunset when he reads this steed, Turning the corner at 19th Street and Second Avenue the other day, a friend espied him and cried: “Hello, S’Major, better jump inside and pull the curtains!”

Baseball Germ in the Air in Clouds and Every One Succumbs— Camp Will Have Many Teams Working

Every Piece of Equipment in Demand, Bats, Gloves, Balls Shanghaied.

According to the comprehensive plan for baseball activity in all camps announced by Dr. Raycroft of the Fosdick Commission, metropolitan division fans and fanatics are beginning o scan the spring horizon for those tiny clouds which indicate the approaching baseball downpour. The informal flinging of the pill would seem to point to about ten out of every ten men being possible baseball material. Every area is occupied by pitchers warming up, catchers getting down the old peg to second, infielders practicing their craft and outfielders chasing the festive fly.

Every scrap if baseball equipment that could be shanghaied into service has found its way to the outer air, and “More!” is the very on every hand. Capt. Frank Glick, division athletic officer; Berton P. Bryant, Y. M. C. A. physical director, and every other physical expert in the “Y” Hut and K. of C. Clubhouse has been besieged for something to wield, catch with or fling. Indoor balls, medicine balls, soccer spheroids, everything, is serving the one aim of warming ‘em up and putting them into midseason form.

The plan is to start with company teams. Every company is to have nine good men and true. Each regiment will put its stars into the diamond and old division championship will be argued for as heavily as the supremacy in basketball, football and boxing has been made a source of struggle. There is every probability that in good time games will be arranged with other camps. Devens, Dix and some other others had best beware of the bunch representing Upton, where everything grows big and formidable. For, if the vacant lot activity means anything, there are some Ty Cobbs and Hal Chases lurking here and three among the stumps, clad in simple olive drab— not the stumps, but the baseballists.

Devens Boys Declare Upton Best There Is.

The boys who have been transferred to Upton from Devens are unanimous in passing upon the the Long number of them in Company D, 307th Infantry, declare they “wish to express their appreciation for the kindness extended to them on their arrival.” WE are a willing set of men, and our motto is “All for one and one for all! WE shall do all in our power to make good in ‘the best company in the best regiment.’”

Hank Hulschaff and his banjo lived hing during the trip from Devens. Eddie Duffy offers some Devens songs for the homesick. Mike White has been used to wearing stiff shirts in Lockport and wonders why he army doesn't starch them. Bill Leyden is the strangely melancholy and claims his girl doesn't know his address. It is suggested that he send her a return envelope. Ex-Alderman Billy Dikab, it is thought will be able to right-shoulder-arms when he meets his friend Mayor Gold of Lockport—wherever that is.

BOXING MATCH AT 12TH REGIMENT WILL INTEREST.

Yaphank’s fight fans are interested in the soldier boxing Saturday night, April 6, in the 12th Regiment Armory, Columbus Avenue and 62nd street. The entertainment is provided by the New York Athletic Club, an organization that has made itself solid here by a number of notable athletic benefactions. It is for enlisted men in the United States and Allied services, and is by request of New York War Camp Community Service.

Sleeping accommodations have been provided for enlisted men also by this splendid service. They are: Unit No. 5 49-55 West 27th Street, open all night; St. Bartholomew’s Unit 209 West 42nd Street, open until 1 A.M.; 44th Street House, 247 East 44th Street, open all night. Upton men are welcome and further information may be obtained at W. C. C. S. Harvard Unit, 3rd Street and Seventh Avenue, opposite Pennsylvania Station; W. C. C. S. Unit No. 2 539 Seventh Avenue near 39th Street; W. C. C. S. Unit No. 3 East 41st Street near Grand Central Terminal.

C. C. N. Y. BOYS NOTICE

The Alumni Association of the College of the City of New York invites graduates and former students who are in uniform to be its guests at the annual social reunion, Hotel Ansonia, Broadway and 73rd Street, Saturday April 6, at 8:35 P.M.

SARGE IS FIGHTER, BUT LUGGED OFF NO MEDALS

First Sergeant Al Grimes, Company A, 306th, didn't win any medals in the division boxing championships. In fact, he wasn't in them. But Corpl. Nathan Freytag and others in the gallant company commanded by Capt. Crawford Blagden, old Harvard football star, claim that the Sarge is there when it comes to natural, inborn ability to fight. Grimes has challenged all the neighboring barracks to battles and Freytag claims that he’ll be greatly pleased when the Suivez-Moi boys get over there so that something besides beds and other unwieldy objects may be used as weapons. And, harking back up to those boxing days recently wound up by the big outdoor championships, Private Leo Lewis. Company E., Capt. F. Eliot Adams, says he hopes they'll feed Over There in preparation for fights like they did here before the division bouts— milk, pork chops, eggs.

M. P. Boys, Including Some Vet. N. Y. “Cops,” Know Active Service

Have Known Calls at Odd Hours and Hold Record for Man-Catching

One organization in Upton, by the nature of its duties, doesn't have to wait until getting across to put in a few real licks at active service— the M. P.’s— and let a trio of lusty cheers sera over vale and hill, likewise dale and well-known copse (the “r” being silent, as in “milk”). The Military Police lads, memories of whose courteous, efficient work visitors carry away under their swelling buzums, know what it is to be called bout on a commission at 2 or 3 in the A. M., like a doctor or anything. Recently they nabbed a wrongdoer in the fastest time ever known on Long Island for bagging a crook. A scouting party was sent out on horseback, and they scoured and scouted until their man realized it was no use trying to escape further, or farther. They're a great lot, mounted, being classes as “mounted infantry.” Among them are several New York policemen who've served a noteworthy apprenticeship as man-catching Manhattan minions of the law. One of these, a typical M. P., is shown herewith—Private John Fusa, 1st Company, Troop 1. Private Fusa was formerly attached to the old Sixth Precinct, Elizabeth Street, New York.

Private John Fuse

MOTOR TRUCK HAVE BEEN BIG FACTOR

One Hauled Material for Beginning— Has Carried Bread, Coal, Trenches

The life of an Upton motor truck is as full of interest as that of a young setter pup, and the fellows who are back of the countless big lorries and other vehicles are a great lot. They have had some hard, grinding work, but their part in building the camp from its dusty, stumpy infancy has been big.

There’s a typical lorry in M. T. Co. 326, the port of call for Ritchie Ryan and other Big Game Scrappers, that’s been pulling and hauling ever since July, when She used to cart lumber for barracks. D. C. Hendrickson has even the pilot most of that time. He hauled much of the material for the base hospital, carried tons of coal for camp, conveyed square miles of bread and has been mixing into things generally since Upton was nothingness. One of this truck’s commissions was carrying “Our Answer,” the trenches which Capt. Mille’s Company G, 308th, featured in the 308th circus parade.

The open air division boxing championships which Benny Leonard and Capt. Frank Glick so successfully conducted are not such ancient history that the accompanying drawing will not be of interest. It commemorates the day when gold Rodman Wanamaker medals were given the fistic premiere of camp and silver ones were passed across to the second beats. The firsts, you'll recall are: Heavyweight, John Gaddl, 306th Infantry; Light Heavyweight, "Knockout" Brennan, 304th Machine Gun Battalion; Featherweight, Hans Schroeder, 306th Field Artillery; Lightweight, Ritchie Ryan, 326th Motor Truck Company; Welterweight, Joe Tiplitz, 308th Infantry; Middleweight "Tex" Kelly, 379th Motor Truck Company.

APRIL 15, 1918

Patchogue Made a Barred Zone for Soldiers

Evidence of Liquor Selling and Immorality Leads to Protective Measure.

"Patchogue," as an outdoor camp sport, has ceased, for a while, at least. For a week sixty mounted military police have been patrolling a zone including Patchogue, East Patchogue, Blue Point and Sayville under strict orders that no Upton soldier be allowed within the area. The only exception is the man who has a special pass from his company commander showing that he lives inside the limits and is intending to visit his folks there.

The step has been taken by the camp authorities as a result of evidence gathered by Major Walker, Provost Marshal, and others, showing that illicit liquor selling, immorality and prostitution have been going on in Patchogue to an alarming extent. Not until the local authorities prove to Major Gen. Bell that the objectionable vice conditions have been removed and will stay removed is the guard to be lifted and men from here again allowed to go to Patchogue. A cumulative bit of evidence was gathered recently when Major Walker drove to Patchogue in his car and was approached by a woman on the main street with an offer to get liquor for the party. From her the whole story of the conditions which have grown to be a menace to Upton soldiers was extracted.

Shortly afterward the out-of-bounds was declared by order of Gen. Bell. Brig. Gen. William H. Hay, who has charge of the matter, then disclosed to newspaper men the reason for forbidding soldiers the town. Mrs. George W. Perkins of the Officers' Training School, who has been welfare work in Patchogue, has been a close observer of conditions.

ARTILLERY OFFICERS' SMOKER AT Y.M. HUT

The officers in the artillery have held several get-together smokers in the Y.M.C.A. Hut, but the most recent one, as should be so, was the most successful and enjoyably. Col. Raymond W. Briggs, now in command of the 304th, was present, and about fifty other officers. A number of vocal selections by Frank Greene, formerly baritone in Plymouth Congregational Church, Brooklyn, and Frank Brown, pianist, helped make the affair pleasant.

High Tone of Upton Delights Visitors Here.

That the National Army offers a striking contrast to previous military organizations of the United States, especially the Spanish-American War outfit, is the assertion of Capt. H.P. Fry, for years a National Guardsman, now with the George U. Harvey Publishing Company of New York, who has spent several days in Upton recently. The high moral tone of this camp, the wonderful sanitary conditions, the low prevalence of sickness and a fine spirit of unemotional determination were remarked by Capt. Fry. He is in enthusiastic over the cleanness of this new army-morally, physically and mentally. Capt. Fry has visited a number of National Army camps and enthusiastically proclaimed Upton the best-looking of the lot.

GEN. BELL EXHORTS 305TH MEN TO SMILE AND TAKE KNOCKS GAMELY

Veteran Camp Commander Stirs at Color Dedication-Divides Grumble and Complaint.

The dedication of the colors of the 305th Infantry in the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium recently brought an address from Major Gen. Bell which stirred the officers and men of the regiment to five minutes of enthusiastic cheering. The appearance of the veteran camp commander was the occasion for an ovation, shared by Col. W.R. Smedberg jr., commanding officers of the "peppy Three-O-Fifth."

"Remember," said Gen. Bell, "that if Germany should conquer the Allies then Germany will turn to America for her next conquest. And also, that nation which will not fight soon will have no rights worth fighting for."

He exhorted the men to keep cheerful and optimistic and live up to the slogan that "The Soldier worth while is the man who can smile when everything goes dead wrong." The General urged that hard knocks and mishaps be accepted gamely and without grumbling.

"There is a vast deal of difference between a grumble and a complaint. A grumble never accomplishes anything, while a complaint, if it is a legitimate one and taken to your company commander, may result in some good. A grumble never produces any results but a bad disposition. Remember, it is the game man that counts. You will have your hard luck and hard knocks, but keep smiling!"

The regimental band, led by Sergt. Bergman, played opening numbers, and the innovation was given by Rabbi Nathan Blechman. Col. Smedberg made a short address full of encouragement and good cheer for his loyal men. The big audience stood at attention while the colors were brought to the platform. Prayers of dedication were made by Rabbi Blechman, Lieut. Thomas J. Dunne, chaplain of the 306th Infantry, and Lieut. Duncan M. Browne, chaplain of the 305th.

CAMP TO HAVE CLEAN-UP WEEK APRIL 15 TO 19

Sanitation Plans Carefully Laid-Anti-Fly Campaign Projected.

The famous new pin will have nothing on this Long Island cantonment for brightness on the morning of April 20, the first Sunrise after Clean-Up Week. As all progressive American cities do in the springtime (or is it? Ask the weather man!), this frontier of freedom in which we make our home has established, a Clean-Up Week-April 15-19. Every organization in camp will turn out in full for this holiday, or series of holidays. The tin can will be chased to its lair, and the fugitive Waste Paper, if caught, will be shot without court martial. Company Streets, the "grounds" between barracks, parade areas and all spaces within cantonment limits are to undergo a merciless combing.

Every effort is being planned toe for the sanitary, spick and span condition in camp when warm weather comes on. The anti-fly campaign has been formulated in detail. Speaking of which, there may arise a new one-fly detail, to replace the popular coal assignment, which has been an excellent excuse of the indigo overalls. No matter what a fly's excuse, if caught within the limits of camp it will be taken to its doom by a firing squad. Every protection will be given so that food and living quarters are free from the plague of flies. Major Schoenileber, Division Sanitary Inspector, has plotted an anti-fly movement that is a thorough to a degree.

RED CROSS HOUSE FOR CONVALESCENTS OPENED.

The formal opening of the $30,000 Red Cross House for Convalescents at Base Hospital occurred Saturday. The house was opened officially by Mr. Ethan Allen, Manager of the Atlantic Division of the American Red Cross who announced to the Commandant of the Hospital, Lieut. Colonel J.E. Whitman, that the Red Cross House for Convalescents was now opened and at the disposal of the Commandant. In addition to Mr. Allen there were present from New York at the formal opening, Mrs. Kinnicut Draper, President of the New York Chapter of the American Red Cross; Mr. Albert Staub, Assistant Manager of the Atlantic Division; Mr. Percy Clarke of Washington, representative of the Military Relief Department of the Red Cross; Major General J. Franklin Bell, and others. The exercises were informal in the extreme. The visitors examined the new house with delight. It is large, well lighted, comfortable structure with a circular sun parlor, high fire place in which is just now the moving picture machine; library; fully equipped stage, which will give an opportunity for two hundred convalescents to enjoy performances, and at the same time accommodate a large number of entertainments on occasion. It is the first of a number of Red Cross buildings included in the plans for the Hospital Nurses' Recreation Center which is nearly completed. R.H. Thompson is head of the Camp Upton Red Cross.

Rookies Don't Realize Important Work Being Done by Women Here

Three Hundred at Hospital, Telephones, Y.M.C.A. and Camp Laundry.

It dawns upon the Rookie-but very gradually-that Upton isn't entirely bereft of womankind. Not counting Sundays and other visiting spells when they rush into camp mass formation and rush out again. Every day in the week there are women in camp, a splendid band of nearly 300 of the-as the poet says-fair sex. Not simply staying here because they like the climate, but playing a vital part in camp life-doing a more than substantial bit in keeping the soldier city running smoothly, properly and efficiently.

The women workers in camp include nurses at the Base Hospital, Y.W.C.A. workers in the three Hostess Houses, telephone operators, employees of the Cantonment Laundry, and a staff of young ladies who have been assisting in the Y.M.C.A. huts. At the big Base Hospital are the largest number. Miss Cecelia Brennan, head nurse, has 112 on her staff. They are recruited from the nursing corps of the Regular Army, thirty-two of these, and from the Red Cross. Eighty of them wear the blue capes of that organization. They are all in the Reserve Nursing Corps, under the supervision of the Surgeon General's Department. There are nineteen women in the three Hostess Houses of the Young Women's Christian Association, a trio of buildings that for popularity and pull with the soldiers can't be approached.

In the Telephone and Telegraph Building, at Third Avenue and 10th Street, is a group of twenty-two young women whose part in making Upton into a complete camp has been immeasurable. They are the courteous, able operators of the cantonment's intricate system of telephone communication. In addition to the permanent operators there are always at the switchboard a number of girls in training for service abroad. They have a knowledge of French and are ranked as Sergeants. For the past month or more the telephone girls have occupied their own comfortable barrack near the exchange. Across the thoroughfare is the cantonment laundry where about a hundred other women are employed. They make the trip to and from Riverhead every day, being conveyed in motor buses to this station.

A recent innovation of the Y.M.C.A. gives another group of women workers to the camp. They are the volunteer workers in the Huts, eight in number. The buildings where they do counter duty-it goes without remark-are the popular ones in the Y.M.C.A. circuit.

305TH "Y" MAN LEAVES.

A.O. Maimberg, for several months in charge of the 305th Y.M.C.A. Hut, Fifth Avenue and First Street, has left camp to take a place with the New York Evangelistic Committee. H.P. McDonald is in charge of the building.

Salad Dressed With Motor Oil Popular Novelty in D.B.

Hurry Call for Help and Ground Glass Rumors Fly About.

Sick call the other day in the 6th Company, Depot Brigade, showed practically the entire outfit present and accounted for, due to a new salad dressing used on some salmon the night before. Everybody hit the mess line of seconds, and the salad dressing was declared the reason. But the night was uncomfortable for all the men who ate it as the first encounter with cooties is reported to be, and the morning light breaking over 19th Street brought no relief. The company went into panic formation the next morning and ordered all the ambulances in Suffolk County. Every thing from stump-pullers' knee to German ground glass was ascribed as the cause. The mystery deepened as more medical officers went into the investigation.

Finally, it was decided to look up the can whence came the salad dressing and see if it could tell anything. The chief pointed out the receptacle, innocent on his shelf. It bore the label of lubricating oil. Next to it was the salad dressing with a label very similar.

None of the victims suffered serious effects, although the rumor over camp made them dead from violent ptomaine, or killed by a gas attack.

BUFFALOES GOOD SHOTS

The rifle range work of the Buffalo regiment has been unusually good for new men, and during the past week their record has shown some of the best work yet done on the butts, at 100, 200, and 300 yards. Their scores, it is asserted by Major Mitchell, who has been in charge of several of the shooting parties, will beat anything yet done with the Lee-Enfields on the Upton shooting grounds.

TELLS MEN HERE GERMAN NATION ALL PRUSSIAN

Are Fighting Entire People-Insurance Employees Merry Minstrels.

Several thousand men hugely enjoyed the minstrel show given recently in the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium by employees of the Equitable Life Insurance Society of New York, filled with crackling trench tales and soldier quips. The songs were well rendered and the costuming and tambo work of the circle was noteworthy. Before the programme Mr. Wunger, Vice President of the Equitable, made a short address, saying that American soldiers were going to fight the entire German people. "I have spent several years in Germany and I know," he said, "that all of Germany is Prusslanized, Saxons and Wurtemburgers are just as bad as the Prussians. They have all been completely imbued with the Prussian spirit of German conquest and might making right."

Some of the bits from the end-men are given herewith:

End: "Yassah, when we got to where the fighting was going on Over There in France the bullets was flying everywhere in the woods."

Interlocutor: "But why didn't you get behind one of the trees?"

End: "Oh, they was just enough trees for the officers!"

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"A cootie is a shirt rat."

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End: "Yes, I belong to Company B- I'll Be here when the boys go across, and I'll Be here when they come back!"

BILLIARDS, FIGHT AND NEW BUILDING AT BASE

Too Bad Red Left-Red Cross Building Has Complete Stage.

(From Trench and Camp's Own Base Hospital Inmate.)

The outstanding event in the lives of base hosptallers during the immediate past has been the installation of two billiard tables in the barracks, thus inciting the pill pounders to better their marksmanship-with the cue. The tables have been placed in Barracks J2 and J5, and these buildings, instead of being places where a basketball might suddenly bounce off a recumbent private's head, have become gentleman's clubs, lacking only the services of George with the thirst quenchers.

It is expected when news of this latest attraction spreads abroad through the rest of camp there will be a sudden demand for transfers to the Base Hospital. But no extra cots have been laid in by the hospital management in anticipation of the rush. Private Alexander has appointed himself Kelly pool sergeant.

Red Reaves, the Mine Wonder.

The only regret expressed with regard to the tables is that they arrived only a little while before the departure if Red Reaves, giving him only a litte time to round into the form that made him the terror of all the lumbar camp billiard parlors in Minnesota. But before the popular room orderly of J-5 left to report his new job in the Ambulance Corps he turned into a hollow mockery the lost lines of the army song which run, "You'll Never Get Rich, You're in the Army Now." According to Reaves, it's very simple to become a millionaire in the service. Says Red: "A dollar a day-a million days-a million dollars."

Last Tuesday evening brought an entertainment, at which George Peck carefully explained what "razz" means; Jack Waldron sang, danced and fluffed around generally Private Barney yodelled, Private Vitale made a violin give up its secrets, and Giuseppe Tartaglia, formerly with the Chicago Grand Opera Company, increased the boys' respect toward our Italian allies.

Grover and Ryan Fight.

On boxing night Eddie Grover, who just missed winning the recent light-weight boxing championship, had a chance to come back, and at no less a person than Ritchie Ryan, the man who made him miss connections. The return match was enough to make a perfectly healthy spectator feverish. The judges awarded the decision to Ryan but it was a tight squeeze for many thought at the finish only a few wallops separated the battlers.

Private Flynn, who was among the fifty immortals recently elevated to first class privates, says that some how it doesn't feel any different. Jack (Brigham) Young calculates that now there are only about sixteen more steps between Flynn and a Generalship.

The recently completed Red Cross building is now open to the Berlin bound public. It has a commodious auditorium, with a fully equipped stage and a movie machine cubby hole tucked away up in the big fireplace, and is fronted with a wide veranda where a soldier - and one other- may appreciate the summer moon. The Sunday religious services, with mass at 9P.M., Protestant services at 10 A.M., and Y.M.C.A. meeting at 7:15 P.M., have been transferred there, and everybody is invited.

SOLDIERS HERE WILL DO THEIR SHARE SAVING WHEAT FOR SHIPMENT ABROAD

Even the Old Stand-by, Bread Pudding, Disappears From One Mess-Camp Order Urges Conversation and Use of Wheat Substitutes.

More extended Hooverizing will henceforth be the order here. Realizing the necessity of soldiers doing their part in making possible the shipment of 75,000,000 bushels of wheat to our allies during the next three months, Lieut. Col. T.J. Powers, cantonment chief of staff by command of Major Gen. Bell, has issued an order requesting every mess sergeant and enlisted man to help save food. It is pointed out that every hotel, restaurant, dining car, and steamship is giving the Food Administration the most complete co-operation in the endeavor to save wheat so there will be sufficient for the needs of the families and laboring men who have to depend on this food to the greatest extent. If the civilian population can do this, it is believed the soldiers, even though making the supreme sacrifice, will gladly do their share.

Corn Bread to Be Served

The official memorandum points out that a very considerable saving can be made if each mess sergeant serves corn bread, in part, with the noon meal. It is believed the men will enjoy the variety. Corn cakes or corn muffins could replace wheat cakes or white bread for breakfast twice each week, employing any of the following recipes:

1. Five pounds wheat flour, 5 pounds corn meal, 10 ounces baking powder, 10 eggs, 10 ounces of sugar, 2 ounces salt, 10 ounces lard.

2. Twelve pounds cornmeal, 12 eggs, 10 ounces baking powder, 3 ounces salt, 16 ounces lard, 18 ounces sugar.

3. Eight pounds cornmeal, 4 pounds bread crumbs (ground fine), 1 1/4 pounds lard, 12 eggs, 12 ounces sugar, 2 ounces salt, 12 ounces baking powder.

It will be noticed that the first recipe calls for wheat flour, which the second and third do not. The third is, from an economical standpoint, the best, as it enables the mess Sergeant to utilize the heels of the bread. Lard means the grease rendered in the kitchen from beef and other fats.

Muffins of oatmeal, Graham bread or rye flour are all well liked. The serving of wheat cereals for breakfast could also be eliminated.

To Conserve Bread

Bread should be cut in uniform slices of not more than one-half inch thickness, and the loaf size slices divided into two equal parts. The serving of small slices will not cause men to take on their plates more bread than they require and so result in less waste. After the meals are served all bread remaining on the serving plates should be gathered and carefully piled in the shape of the original loaf. A damp cloth should then be placed around the bread. The bread remaining from one meal should be served first at the next meal.

At the mess of the school for baker and cooks, serving of bread pudding has been discontinued and the "heels and dried slices of bread have been used by grinding in the meat grinder and mixing with cornmeal for corn bread and Graham flour for Graham biscuits. Other puddings are substituted for bread pudding in the meal.

The present consumption of wheat flour in this camp compares very favorable with that of other camps throughout the service, but if the men will take on their plates only the quantity they require and the mess sergeant does his share, a further saving can be made without lose to the men.

Too much stress cannot be laid upon the necessity for food conservation as food will be a great deciding factor in the final outcome of the war. Company commanders are directed to read this memorandum to their organizations and to impress upon the men the fact that while it is intended they should be well fed they must co-operate to eliminate every nu-necessary waste.

BEING MILK-FED MAY BE 305TH'S SECRET OF PEP

Perhaps its the secret of the "peppy regiment" which they're keeping until they send the Hun to the count. Maybe it shouldn't be told. But the 305th Infantry is getting to be a milk-fed regiment. Yes, ma'am, these fighters are developing sinew and bone and brain out of real cow's milk from Long Island's farms. Mrs. Wallack, a patroness of the regiment, who has befriended the 305th in a dozen substantial ways through the regimental Y.M.C.A., is responsible for this treat which comes to the Y Hut every week and is passed out by the Red Triangle lads.

Barrack to Be Built For Visiting Actors

Will Help Liberty Manager in Getting the Best for That House.

In all probability a barrack will be built soon to accommodate the actors who came to the Liberty Theatre, removing a handicap Manager Miller has had since the opening of the popular house. Anna Heid's daughter, who was booked, with sixty people, for appearance last week, cancelled when she learned they would have to travel by autobus to a nearby town after the show. Other performers have suffered this inconvenience. When Manager Miller told Gen. Bell of the difficulty the theatre encountered in not having accommodations with in the camp for entertainments, the commander of the camp assured him the matter of erecting a special barrack in camp for the show people would be taken up with the War Department.

This will remove one cause for the best in the vaudeville business not appearing on Liberty hills. The first two plays- "Turn to the Right" and "Here Comes the Bride," - were completely satisfactory to the manager and the patrons. The vaudeville of the past two weeks has been of mediocre quality and Mr. Miller is an endeavor to get the best has been disappointed. The erection of the barrack will help in making possible the realization of his desire.

Visiting Records Being Made and Broken Again

Fifteen Thousand of the Brigade Beautiful Find Path Into Camp.

Score up a new visiting record! Every week, as noted previously, the in pouring of pie-laden sisters, mothers, cousins, uncles, aunts, sweethearts and others has been advancing. On a recent Sunday seven special trains brought in about 12,000, and the flotilla of motors was the largest this year. They came in everything on wheels, from the regal Rolls-Royce to the democratic Ford, mostly the latter. The roads, it is reported, were fairly safe for the democracy. A number of relatives benefited by the American Automobile Association's free Upton trip, which grows more popular each week.

SIX THOUSAND AT IMPRESSIVE FIELD MASSES

New Men Moved by Services in Open Air-Heartening Words.

There is something if high solemnity and deep impressiveness about a field mass, with only the limitless sky as a cathedral, and the 6,000 men who attended the two held last Sunday were much moved by the service. Most of them were new recruits and were unable to attend regular masses because of quarantine; 4,000 attended one on the parade ground of the 152d Depot Brigade, with Father Lawrence J. Bracken, Knights of Columbus Chaplain, celebrant of low mass.

The altar, draped in the national colors, was erected near the Brigade Hospital. Soldiers composed a guard of honor and Father Bracken was assisted by Lieut. Dwyer, 306th Infantry, and Lieut. Freund, 10th Company, 152d Depot Brigade. The Brigade band played several hymns and "The Star Spangled Banner." Words of comfort and encouragement were brought to the new men by Father Bracken, who exhorted them not to be downhearted. "You will reap untold benefits from our experience as soldiers in this great army, spiritual benefits as well as physical."

The other field mass was for 1,500 soldiers now quartered in the old civilian camp in the 39th and 52D Engineers. An alter was built by the men, and the service was in the drill area. Lieut. John I. Sheridan, Chaplain of the 306th Field Artillery, officiated.

TAKES CARE OF LARGE BODY OF NEW RECRUITS

The Y.M.C.A. at 14th and Second had a call to care for twelve hundred new men. Group games were arranged near the barracks in which four groups of one hundred each were entertained at one time. Special services were arranged for an early hour Sunday evening and a thousand came in a body and packed the auditorium and a great number could not be admitted. On Monday evening some six hundred came for an educational address by Dr. MacLennan on "France and Her Part in the War." The men received this talk in fine spirit and two hundred signed up for various studies. Tuesday evening a five-reel movie was run for the men before the time for the regular programme. So each evening while they are in quarantine provision is being made which is pleasing the boys and delighting the officers.

W.C.C.S. DANCE, MATES!

Boys, there's treading on, dancing shaking the mean hoof. It's under this W.C.C.S.-War Camp Community Service-that's doing so much for the lads in service, land and water, and is at Christ Church House, No. 344 West 36th Street, Tuesday April 16, from 8 till 11. And this W.C.C.S., you'll remember, furnishes sleeping accommodations, for enlisted men only, in its various unit headquarters, Nos. 49-55 West 27th Street, No 209 East 42d Street, No. 347 East 44th Street.

BASEBALL IS SET BACK BY BAD WEATHER

Not Given Up-Cadore's Team Gets to 367th in a Fatal Third.

Baseball activity has been cut into by the out-of-season blizzard that's blitzed over the Island recently, but the Pill, Spherold, Horseride, or Ball still continues to be as popular as ever.

The aggregation in the 367th, Buffalo, regiment has been commented upon as one of the likely ones in camp, and the dusky boys have pulled some good exhibitions, beating among others, Company A, 306th and MO tor Truck Company No. 326.

Their Sunday bat measurement with the team from the Training School for Officers, Sergt Leon Cadore pitcher, fell a trifle short of expectations. The 367th had a perfectly good alibi, in that seven of their regulars were on pass. In spite of this cripping, the first two innings looked to be theirs, with a one run lead. But the third was fateful, and "The Big Sergeant's" outfit knocked three colored twirlers out of the box and in again. A couple of home runs were among the clouts. Cadore, the old Brooklyn star got one of them. The game finished with the officers easily winners, 15-1. The Buffaloes are avowing they'll come back and its very probable they will.

Depot Brigdade Having Artistic Competition

Change of Athletic Officers, and Battalion Track and Baseball.

The competition for clean company streets and artistic barracks is going strong. The 3d Company seems to lead the field. In addition to a beautifully graded lawn, there is a rustic rall the length of the two barracks, with pretty green pails for flowers at the corners. Then there is an arch effect in the middle, made from the boughs of trees, and a stone on either side. Leave it to Cap. Coleman's cubs to put one over on the rest of the brigade.

Lieut. C.L. Naylor, Brigade Athletic Officer; Lieuts. Roddy, Mulvey, Blake and Murray have left for over seas service, and athletics in the Depot Brigade has been hit a bad wallop. Lieut. Blakesley has been appointed Brigade Athletic Officer, and is making things hum. A big mass athletic event is being planned, the idea being to have 1,000 men participate instead of a few stars only. Lieut. Blakesley has been one of the keenest baseball and basketball enthusiasts in the brigade, and his battalion team beat all comers.

Some of the new boys were trying their hand at a little tug-of war prior to the meet. Col. Dolph saw them in their amateur efforts and jumped off his car to give them a little coaching. When the boys were through with that few minutes of strenuous pulling they mentioned the fact that pulling stumps was a "pipe" compared to pulling tug-of-war when a live wire Colonel takes a hand in the game.

"How did you make out at Philadelphia, Ben?" one of the boys asked Benny Leonard, the champ, a couple of days after his fight at Philadelphia, where he handed such a lacing to his opponent. "Oh, I snook by, you know," replied Benny in his modest way. We are willing to bet a hat that Johnny What's-his-name, the aspiring Philadelphia boy, felt the breeze when Benny did his "snooking."

Mme. Ernestein Barnard, vocalist, made a big hit at the Depot Brigade "Y" hut, with her pianist, Miss Edelstein, who gave some wonderful selections.

Owing to the cold weather only two more games have been played in the Inter-Battalion League, the 4th beating the 2d and 5th. Cadore, once of Brooklyn, pitched in the second game for the 4th, and played third in the first game, and his hitting helped his team considerably.

The second field meet resulted in another win for the 3d with the first close on their heels. The events were as follows:

POTATO RACE- Won by Mulhere, 1st Btn; second, Merket, 3d Btn.; third Swanson, 3d Btn.

HUMAN RACE- Won by Nagle, 3d Btn.; O'Shea, 5th Btn., second; Finnegan, 1st Btn., third.

THREE LEGGED RACE- Won by Dolphin and Roth, 3d Btn.; O'Shea and Hyman 1st Btn., second; McCridden and Cullen, 3d Btn., third.

TUG OF WAR- Won 1st Btn., 2d Btn., second.

Team Scoring: 3d Btn., 21 points; 1st Btn., 19 points; 5th Btn., 3 points.

GERARD PICTURE TO HAVE SEVERAL DAY'S SHOWING.

The Gerard moving picture, "My Four Years In Germany," shown first for the 305th Infantry anda second time in the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium for everyone, has been secured by Mr. Walker, manager of the Auditorium, for several more appearances in camp. An opportunity will be given every man in camp to see it.

Those Jazzers De Luxe of the 306th Infantry furnished the musical sauce to the second showing, and Mr. Byrne's band from the regiment played some numbers.

BUFFALO SHOWS POPULAR.

The movies, vaudeville and other entertainment, including the frequently quaffed Bevo, are drawing a steadily larger number of soldiers to the Buffalo Auditorium on Third Avenue, near the Boulevard, and the business of that amusement place is becoming more satisfactory to its backers. The moving pictures are especially high grade, due in a measure to the presence of two high grade electrically operated machines, which are located to give the best results in projection. The reels are run without intermission, giving the air of a bona fide Broadway house.

Live Artillery Battery Erects Permanent Open Air Fight Ring

General and Colonel at Open-Also Alive in Baseball.

Battery E, 304th Field Artillery, has always shown itself very much alive, and recently the officers of the regiment recognized that fact by attending the opening bouts in the battery's out door rung. Perhaps Benny Leonard's open-air divisional championships helped stir the imaginations of the E gunmen, but whatever the influence, they've their own regulation prize ring now in the battery street. Posts were dug to the hold the roped in position, and an enthusiastic crowd of artillerymen gather ring side for the first exhibitions between mittmen of Battery E, and Battery D, 304th. Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Rees, commanding the 152d Artillery Brigade, honored the occasion, and other artillery officers were there, including Col. Raymond H. Briggs, late of Persing's army and now commanding the 304th. The fistic arguments were hot and fast and resulted in a tie, E winning two and D two, with one a draw.

Battery E also promises to be heard from in the baseball of the camp. Their stars took an early advantage of fair weather to work out and in the first game touched up the Headquarters Company, 304th, 8 to 1. No regular schedule has been arranged, but the battery is eager to meet any teams in the cantonment that feel ambitious. A game is scheduled with the 306th Machine Gun Battalion, E is itching to meet the aggregation for which Sergeant Leon Cadore is pitching, and that outfit is welcome anytime they wish to arrange a party. Private Cass, an old Georgetown University star, is one of the battery's anchor men, and others who have shown fast form are Sergt. Santini and Gorman, Corpl. Gorman and Privates Barry and Canwell.

The results of the initial fighting in the out door arena; Featherweight, Corpl. Gorman, E. beat Private Von PLess, D; lightweight, Sergt. Abrams, E. lost to Private Vincer, D; middle weight, Sergt. Kreter, E. beat Private Propp, D; welterweight, Privte Libera, E. and Private Meehan, a draw; heavyweight, Sergt. Santini lost to Sergt. Ruggiero.

M.T. MAN 2D LOOT.

Joseph T. Frayne, a member of that gallant outfit, Lieut. Mitchell's Motor Truck Company, No. 326, has just been commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Quartermasters Corps, National Army.

YAPHANK IS DISCOVERED BY T.S. FOR O.

Student Officers on Three Day Hike Stumble Across Fabled Village.

Yaphank has been discovered!

Ever since Upton became the metropolis of Long Island, Yaphank has been a name used by the unsophisticated in speaking of the camp. But the men who've been here and others in touch with life haven't been able to find out whether Yaphank is a new long range cannon or a bit of camouflage for some of the cook's perpetration's.

Now the doubt is removed. Yaphank is. It's been found and it's a town. The lads in the Training School for Officers made the Columbus find. They were out on a three-day hike with shelter halves, rolling kitchen, pencil and pad for sketching terrain, and all that sort of thing. For half a day they marched through the wilderness. Suddenly something loomed ahead. It was a house. A scouting party was thrown out and they returned with tidings. "It is Yaphank!" Whereat a sigh of relief: "At last, Yaphank is!"

The young student officers made their camp back of the general store. The instructors sought out the huhtell and found the nearest thing to it was the Villa Butterfly, which occasionally takes boarders. The Yaphank Civic Improvement Society Headquarters was also discovered- a ram shackle mill, probably a relic of the day when Yaphank mattered. Fishing was one of the popular pastimes during the rest period, and Lieut. Col. Adolph Huguet, commander of the school; Capt. Joy, adjutant, and Capt. Floyd, surgeon, were some of the Ike Waltons. The boys have returned. If they can restore villages in France as handily as they've restored Yaphank, things should brighten up on the west front within the next year.

CHANCE FOR SOLDIERS IN THIS MARATHON RUN.

Two classes in the Modified Marathon, to be run May 7th, give an opportunity to Camp Upton men to carry some silverware and assorted valuables back to the barracks. The military group is open to enlisted men in the army, navy, Marine Corps, National Army or New York Guard. A $50 cup goes to the first man to finish, and ten individual prizes are offered to the first ten.

The army-guard group is open to teams of ten enlisted or commissioned men from any regiment, battalion, company, camp, cantonment or other unit of the U.S.A., U.S.N.A., U.S.N.G. or N.Y. Guard. A silk regimental flag or silver cup will go to the winning team and individual medals to the members of the first, second and third teams to finish.

BUFFALO CARTOONIST.

The "Buffalo" cartoons that have appeared in Trench and Camp are the work of Private Malvin Gray Johnson, Headquarters Detachment, 184th Brigade. Private Johnson is the originator of "Friday in the 367th," "When Bill Meets the Buffalo" and "His Day!" The 367th Regiment is proud of its "Buffalo" cartoons, as Private Johnson ranks with the leading cartoonist in camp. Before entering the service of Uncle Sam he was a student of the National Academy of Design, where he studied under Mr. A. Leon Kroll, the painter. Besides drawing in pen and ink Private Johnson is a painter of ability, having exhibited some of his canvasses in New York galleries.

APRIL 22, 1918

Richie Still Going

Richie Ryan, 326th M. T. Co., isn’t resting on his laurels as Camp Upton lightweight champion, but meets ’em and where they will. At the 2nd and 7th Y Hut recently he crossed mitts with Sam Postighone, a fast boy from his own outfit, who’s been thirsting for Riches Gore. Sam wasn't quite satisfied, however. The little Crown-Wearer who pushes the Packards also encountered Frankie Hufnagie, the Brooklyn feather-weight now in Co. C. 302nd Am. Tr., that same evening

Useful Bits from the Utilities Detachment

A party recently was enjoyed by a large number of utility men and their guests. Observations proved Mess Sergeant Lang there a few with the dancing as well as the eatings.

Private Balley and Drecher are still wondering when private Myslich is going to get more Limburger and rye bread. Bailey is also trying to figure out who stripped his box with blue paint.

Supply Sergeant Gray still insists that clothing must be worn through before it can be renewed, but manages to keep Bailey in shoe strings, nevertheless.

Sergeant Eagans new uniform created quite a furor among the ladies at Our Party. Sergeant Finams still believe in the famous adage “Early to bed and early to rise” -sometimes.

Who stuffed the overalls and jumper and laid them away and private Calafano’s bunk is a mystery that keeps the utility gang busy figuring.

New Colonial of 304th F.A. Seven Months with Perishing

Has Seen Deal of War Having Been at Siege of Antwerp

Expressing high hopes for the national Army when it gets into the real work over there. Colonel Raymond W. Briggs comes from that great theatre of war on the Western Front to take command of the 304th field artillery. Colonel Briggs was with Pershing for 7 months and of course has seen American troops under fire. He speaks most encouragingly of their fine spirit and excellent morale and assures the people at home they have nothing to fear for their son's. They will acquit themselves in every way like men. The new 304th head was in Antwerp during the tremendous siege by the Germans. Returning to America shortly after, he went to the Mexican border and was senior artillery instructor of the Pennsylvania division stationed at El Paso Tex.

He went to France with Pershing and has been there since. Colonel Briggs is immensely pleased with the men of the new Army and is optimistic extremely for his regiment. He believes that artillery instruction on this side can be advanced to a considerable degree

“Every Man Recreating, “That Familiar Slogan Will Be Worked on by Camp Physical Directors

Baseball Fields Being Constructed Over Camps Inter-Company Games

The two camp athletic promoters Captain Frank Glick athletic side, and Berton F. Bryant. Y. M. C. A. physical director are getting their heads together these days on plans for the spring athletic activity. It will centre on baseball but stress is to be placed on “Informal Sports.” These mean outdoor play with indoor balls, medicine ball, and mass games, with “every man recreating” as the idea.

In a baseball way the emphasis will be placed on company teams and inter-company games. Several diamonds are now in shape, and it is hoped that every regimental area and encamp can be converted into a playing area the 152d depot Brigade has just stimulated every rival organization the Supreme efforts by making a complete athletic field with baseball diamond Sanders track and the rest in the machine-gun sector a diamond is being smooth off and there are good ones on the engineer's field and the 367th and 3rd Infantry Zaria

Goats Thrown Out of Infantry for Swallowing Mills Bombs

Kaiser Bill Could Chew Barbed-Wire Entanglements but is Transferred to Coast Artillery, Nevertheless

Kaiser Bill, the Bronx William Goat who has been the playmate of the Murphy's, The Gilhooleys O'Briens O'Shaughnessy's and Sullivan's of company I, 307th infantry has been transferred to the artillery. Captain William Harrigan arrange for the transfer with his brother Captain Phillip Harrigan of a coast artillery outfit for Hamilton after Consulting Kaiser Billing Services record and given him a thorough try out as an infantryman. The gold was found out of certain characteristics which disqualified him for services in the Infantry. They may fit in more completely with the itinerary for one thing he had a way of swallowing Mills bombs and it was believed this habit might prove disastrous should the Boches storm at Ranch where he was holding a position as he would be unable to cross the bombs quick enough to explode them under a German nose. A summary court-martial found guilty of swallowing 3 bombs it was difficult to decode against Bill as an infantryman because he showed remarkable genius and chewing barbed wire entanglements. But then he was unable during all his time here to learn the gas mask drill and in fact chewed up every mask issued to him. The belief is that his talents can be used in the artillery as he can swallow shells and carried them from battery to battery saving a Mule Train and thus camouflaging the location of ammunition.

Bill was hard to teach the little conventionalities of barrack life too. He never could find his mess kit having swallowed it, and I was too fond of bunk fatigue. In the winter he stayed so close to barrack stoves that the heat was all used up. His laziness cost dear to use his glossy coat was singed in streaks where he had wooed the heat too ardently.

The Old, Familiar Faces

Among the men who have just come to Upton from the south are many familiar faces of fellows who came to camp in the first draft and more ordered south. The welcome given to them by the old-timers who have lingered in camp through the changing seasons was hearty. Hardy all the southerners have been heartily haled into the life of the camp.

South End Lively Baseball Section

There may be livelier baseball regions in camp than the South end (2nd Avenue 4th to 11th Street), but they produce a lesser volume of noise and all in all can’t show the dust and wounds these lads from the Ammunition Train, Motor Truck Companies and Field Hospital outfits have acquired. One near casualty- a referee- is further proof. He attempted to arbitrate a match between some pickups and truck company number 326. When he slid into mess that night his suit looked as if it had spent 4 weeks in the trenches and he was peering from dimmed lamps. Both sides had leaped upon him by stealth and strength and drag him around the bases three consecutive times.

Intense rivalry between the teams in the 302d Sanitary Train is interesting in this south end. Results of last week's games 308th Field Hospital 6, 14, 5, 4, 308th Amb. Co. 7, 12, 10, 5. Officers, 19 headquarters Det. 11

In the ammunition train company E beat company F and a speedy game 9 to 6.

First Inter Battery Game Goes To D Boys

The first inter-battery baseball game of the season between batteries D & E 304th F. A., Battery E proved no match for the stars of battery D. This final score being 17 to 3 in favor of the brown was essayed to pitch for E Battery, was short shifted by the D Sluggers, lasting only one inning. On the other hand Ulrich pitching for D Battery was a complete mystery to the opposition.

The competition for the honor of representing the battery on the diamonds is intense, some 30 men being out for the team. The batting order of the winners for the initial game was as follows: Panfil, cf,; Miller, c; Woods, rf,; Ruggerio, 1f,; Grandin, 3b,; Taylor, ss.; Hornung, 2b,; Simas, 1b,; Ulrich, p.

Any team and Camp Desiring a game with battery D, 304th F. A., communicate with Sergeant Pons at the battery barracks.

Liberty offerings a Vaudeville Hill the first 3 days in the drawer future photo play my four years and Germany the latter part was the last week's offerings at the Liberty Theater free artists corner store was the big hat during the variety. This week manager George Miller offers a big musical comedy but you enjoyed a Broadway run of some note stop look and listen with girls and Irving Berlin songs to give Snap-on color

Services for New Men

Through father Bracken of the Knights of Columbus and Mr. Kristensen the YMCA a special service for the quarantine men of the Depot Park Ridge was held at the YMCA 19th Street and Grand Avenue recently. Rabbi Nathan C Blackman and Joseph C Hyman of the Jewish board for welfare work address of 400 men present the new men are being visited by the J.B.W.W. in their Barracks.

Regular Jewish Services were held Friday evening at 7 p.m. and Saturday morning at 10 in Church Headquarters, Upton Boulevard, the speaker's being Dr. Alexander Leone and rabbi Blechman these services are held every Friday and Saturday.

Bantamweight Wonder and Wrestler Appear

The men in the third provisional Battalion are taking to Benny Leon and Leonards boxing classes like an outfit of future Champs and Professor Alan Smiths Jiu Jitsu is finding just as much favor. These provisional last make the Y Hut at 2nd Avenue and 14th Street their rallying place and some Splendid and exhibitions have been put on under the managerial eye of Physical Director Kraetzer. Frankie Daly, a Contender for the bantamweight title of the world has been keeping his fist busy among others. Frankie took on two men at one time recently. Gus Kervases, a Greek giant wrestler has been demonstrating some of his deadly mat holds. Another entertainer from that outfit in a slightly different line is Willie Mack well known vaudeville dancer and singer.

Bar Dreamers Now Have Chance

Aspirants for Fourth Series Officers Schools Must Say Word Early

Soldiers at Upton who have dreamed of the bars (no not the kind you mean, thirsty!)- The kind that rests on the shoulders - are bestirring themselves these days following the announcement of the fourth series of Officers Training Camps. Applications should be made at once. The camps open May 15th. The announcement follows:

“The training schools will be conducted in the specified divisions 2% of the enlisted personnel of the divisions and detached units of the regular Army National Guard and National Army accepting the coast itinerary in the various staff corps, will be designated to attend such schools this procedure to operate their regular army channels.

Time is short

These training schools offer, as well another chance for men who have had military training educational institutions under government supervision to win Commissions in the army.

Especial attention is called to the fact that less than one month remains before the schools open. Necessitating immediate action by those who wish to enter.

The following specifications have today been issued from the adjutant General's office:

Admission Restricted

“All graduating members of senior division Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units to have completed the course is prescribed for the reserves fire service training course in such members of the advanced course, senior divisions of the reserve Officers training Corps who by May 15, 1918, have completed one year of the advanced course and also have completed 300 hours of military instruction fire service training course in such members of the advanced course senior divisions of the reserve Officers Training Corps up to buy May 15th 1918 have completed one year of the advanced course and also have completed 300 hours of military instruction since January 1, 1917. Under the supervision of an officer of the army, will be admitted to a training school.

In addition to the above a number of men who have had at least one year’s military training Under Army officers at any time during the last 10 years in educational institutions which have earned Government recognition will also be admitted.”

Colored Soldiers Will Do Their Full Share

In presenting a stand of colors to the 367th regiment colored Governor Charles S Whitman of New York said:

“On behalf of the Union the only Club I can make sure you're keeping the most secret trust ever committed to man- the flag of the United States of America. I charge you by all that is sacred to defend this Banner with all the strength and power that God has given you; but in doing so I feel and know already that you will never permit it to be this honor to shame yourselves or seeing those who have given it to you today. Your country will trust you to be true to yourselves to the land of your birth to the record of those other soldiers of your race and his various Deeds have brought glory to the Stars and Stripes.”

Colonel James Moss commanding the regiment responded as follows at the colored men of the command will protect and honor the slide as it's something that goes without saying, and let me say to you today that when this war is all over there's going to be another presentation of colors here beside the clubhouse. Mark you well what I say to you and this presence today for I am an officer with 18 years experience with colored soldiers, having commanded them into campaigns these men are going to present you men in the Union League club with colors on their return from France the colors that they will prevent you would want you to hang up on your walls where they can tell it with silent eloquence in all the years to come a story of Valor and unutterable patriotism to which all Americans including our twelve million of black citizens, can listen with the thrill of Pride and satisfaction.

The motto of the 367th regiment is “See it through.”

W.C.C.S in New York offer Hospitality to Upton Men

Something about the Work of the Organization Which Renders a Big Saving to Men on Leave

This is for the benefit of the boys at Camp Upton who have never heard of the New York War Camp community service, who do not know

Transfers

To the 152d depot Brigade from 302 D field Signal Battalion.

Company C Corpls. Paul Horni, Harry N. Corr and Georg A. McDowell; privates Nathan B Eschen, John A Sullivan, Elias C. Jacowitz, Pasquale Palone, Abraham Oxfield, Maurice Lippe, Abraham B. Weinstein, theme George V. Monks, William F. Houlihan and Benny Brookman. Sanitary Detachment Company A-private Elmer C. Hess and Anthony Eckard; Company B- Private Samuel Johnson.

Second lieutenant Thomas J. Kavanaugh, Q.M.C.N.A., having reported these headquarters in compliance with telegraphic instructions has been assigned to duty as assistant to the camp Quartermaster.

To the 152d depot Brigade from the 308 infantry company see private Ralph Capozzi, Charles Knowles, Salvatore Nocilla and Gicimo Panateleo. Company D privates Charles II, Alexander Block and Salvatore Musciria.

Company E- Private Isaac Shneitzer, Victor Helms and Joseph Watt.

Company F- privates Dominick Zito, Michael Celerito, Samuel Davidson and William George.

Company G- Corporal Joseph Harrata Privates Timothy Sweeney, Gustavo Speron, I Abraham Schwartz, Philip Beelson, Carmi Abbomento, l Vincenzo Luca and Paul and Angelucci.

Company H- privates Lewis Sommerhalter, Herman Chopack, Dick Massapolii, Isidore Schlomehug, John E. Bunk, Michael Damato, George Telegaddis and Jasper Remill.l

Company I- Sergeant Harry Shiffman, Privates Joseph H. Munn, Morris Schilhaus, Hamiel Beloid and Max Bachist.

Company K- Private Ole Houkon, Bernard Schmukler, Joseph Sartor, Alfonso Batti, John Tenati,i Eugene Piantieri, Charles Wright, and George Simon.

Company L- Privates A. Kaufman and Joseph Hine.

Company M- privates John Christ, Frank Cydel, Morris Shwartz, Chune Jone, and John Klipped.

Supply Company private Thomas Jones.

Headquarters company Corpl. John Heinriches; privates William Carpenter, Harold L. Labrie and John Ellis.

Machine gun company privates- Roy Higgins and Bernard Brogan, William Frank and Frank Andrews.

Medical Detachment private Alfonso Sirico.

Sergeant Tracy A Currey, Medical Department, 305th Infantry. Has been transferred to the Medical Detachment 302D ammunition train.

What it stands for, who do not know the work it does for the Upton Soldier while he is within the confines of the greatest city in the world and for the men who have never participated in any of the hundred and one entertainments staged every day in the week for the men in olive drab. This outfit is committed to the men in uniform.

In the first place something about the community service itself. A good red-blooded Doughboy has a right to know about persons or things before it becomes enthusiastic about them there have been so many foreclosures trying to grab publicity for themselves at the expense of the boy in uniform. Every Soldier is disgusted with the way he has been exploited since the beginning of training at the various camps throughout the country.

Every man in uniform is familiar with the Navy water department Commission on training camp activities and Raymond B Fosdick, its chairman Mr. Fosdick and the men under him have done wonderful work for the men in the camps with their athletic instructors and their corporate cooperation with the Red Cross the YMCA in the K of C and the other 100% organizations doing things for the comfort and happiness of the men and Mr. Fosdick and all his co-workers are spurred on to bigger things all the time by the provision of the biggest men in civilization life and high state officials.

The New York war camp Company community service is the New York City representative of the Fosdick Commission. That is where they slip into way, just about as the heroine in a movie close up. The organization is under direct supervision of Fosdick Commission with definite work to perform and with authority to go to a length to accomplish it.

Although it is not directly responsible to the army and navy nor supported by the Government it has their authorization and of every one identified with the conduct of the wat. The president has given the outfit the “once over” and publicly acclaimed is work of vital importance to the morale of the National Army.

The activities of the New York work and community service are many and diversified comprising every hole something a soldier might enjoy in the Big Town everything is provided from a working good bed to find breakfast from IHOP and Grand Central Palace on Saturday night to a game of pool Billiards from a bus ride round the town to an All-Star Vaudeville show or Mary Pickford movie and a number of other little past times to suit the temperament of every type of man.

Figures available show there are between 5 and 6000 then less men in the city every day and that this number jumps to around 25,000 over Saturday and Sunday these men are from the Cantonment close by from the several Naval stations and from the Army hospitals recently established in different parts of the city.

For the convenience of these men for most of those whose homes are far away the community service has organized for Army and Navy clubs one hotel blub formerly the earlington Hotel on West 27th Street near 6th Avenue and known as the New York work and Community Service Unit Number 5. It has accommodations for close to 1,000 men.

At these clubs the uniformed men find the best club in hotel's atmosphere with all-conference at all of them particularly number 5 unit Pool and Billiard tables are at the disposal of the men for a large riding rooms with smart stationery and rooms with big little thing lounges and all the more so since you thought they might learn New York's captains of industry if it were not that these places are for the exclusive use of the man in uniform.

At none of these places is an attempt made to be self-supporting there are braided for the boys as cheaply as possible about the same time offer the advantages and privileges as some of the best hotels in the city.

Building and Staff of Jewish Workers

For several weeks the Jewish board for welfare work has been carrying on his work in the new welfare building opposite Accra Merrell's and soldiers are finding the Cozy complete interior with The Cordial staff able to satisfy many needs on the first floor or a large room with fireplace books writing tables and easy chairs. The board's offices and a counter for severing mint stamps paper and other things upstairs are the living quarters for the regular staff and a large dormitory for the 15 workers who got their training at Upton in Jewish welfare work for camps over the whole country.

Two Barracks Go Up in a Big Blaze

The most exciting moment our busy Berg has seen since there was a runaway on Upton Boulevard of inebriated flivver, was recently when Lieutenant Corleys red bus tore down the street, headed toward a cloud of smoke, which believed out of over the Infantry area. Approved to be a sure enough fire and in broad daylight so every rookie who could find it in the line of duty attended. The blaze broke out of very suddenly about 3 o'clock in an unoccupied barrack and within 15 minutes the building and one of adjoining it were consumed. Streams of water were played and worked on the bungalows in the vicinity and the fire was confined to the two buildings. Although it was a menacing massive flame at its height.

For the first time in the camps history bucket brigades were set to work the idea. The Bucket Brigade seems to be to determine which private in the long line could pass the bucket quickest spilling the most the past are full with London intentions on the part of all hands but a pill isn't a small thing after all but the baby showed themselves absolutely unafraid and with little practice they should prove sufficient firefighters hand pumps the neat red variety with TMC us and black letters were also worked the Damage Done was confined almost entirely to the buildings and the stationary equipment as most soldiers property which started them it amounted to about $20,000 the cause of the fire is not definitely known but defective insulation is ascribed.

2nd Prov, Rec. BTN Has Array of Entertainers

The circuit professional recruit Battalion has a bunch of wires and one connections with them is made there is some current recently permission was granted to the YMCA at 5th Avenue and 8th Street to quarantine the building and open it to these Lads and although it was raining snowing sleeting and hailing all evening 900 of them came up and had a rose and time.

As soon as Lieutenant Cramer an invoice from the 9th company came and everybody knew it. The company song and company yell great company Spirit. Already a few weeks from civilian life private sitter if company formerly known to you via office in New York secured the talent and green presented the numbers among those who favored where the 8th company quartet with Maggie as soloist. Bellinger 7th company a buck and Wing dancer Lewis Hollander not have company enjoy Johnny Cash accompanied 7 men singers Joseph Gina from the Claridge Hotel now in this company who has some piano player and the cartoonist Lambert & Company.

Cliff green and magicians get boxing and wrestling closing the end team at the YMCA put on a 5 reel feature picture says he has a macaron the speakerphone the YMCA recently also gave an outdoor show in the field be on the parade ground showing all of Thomas & Mack up much although it's got rather call the boys had a good time.

KC Portable Hut Coming and Work on New House Pushed

Ladies of Auxiliary Active and Entertaining Dramatics Book for April 27th

Before the expiration of ten days it is believed the KFC will not only have its portable building in operation but will have well under way the new building to go up on the old site 5th Street near 4th Avenue on the spirit shown by the KFC. Man the burning of their structure has Harley cause more than a ripple other than the fact that the fire might have endangered other structures in the vicinity covering most of the porch the KFC have placed his son Jaden to the passerby that in a very short time the structure will be replaced by bigger brighter and better Clubhouse. Everybody Wishes the KFC in the best of good luck in this work and that people in town know of The Splendid activities of the organization and Camp is amply manifested by the fact that in the recent drive and New York the Knights secured over five million dollars when they had only set a mark of $500,000.

Ladies active in helping

The kids he brought down a special ladies committee recently visited the base hospital and brought brightness and laughter and too many words. Young women have had training and experience and Hospital service work in New York but proclaim the convalescent. Camp Upton is most interesting they have yet met. Sunday is always a big day for both K of C buildings in the dancing program is particularly popular in the evening. One feature at the K of C Auditorium which deserves special mention is suspended by and watch the dances are conducted this is due to the particularly Good Hope listing which is done with excellent judgment. I started twirlers of the batons one afternoon the crowd assembled for the band concert was agreeably surprised when several amateurs volunteered songs. This was the signal for everybody in the building to unearth talent and at one time the patient pianist found a lineup of singers and even a monologue to make things interesting for the Sunday visitors.

Amateur drums sets coming

The camp Upton exhilarator organization of girls who have been doing so much for the men during the winter has come down with their own commissary always an excellent one. Serve refreshments and dance with the men of into of the K of C clubhouses. Some of the group it is hoped will be at the base hospital and be of service in the convalescent boards.

On April 27th at the K of C Auditorium. The Saint Clements dramatic Society of Saint Clements RC Church Mariners Harbor as I will come to Camp Upton and give an evening performance of the pair of sixes with matinee Saturday afternoon this organization was considerable local Fame has traveled to several Jersey towns that has and it's cashed several bright individual stars who may be counted upon to carry the play along.

Speaking of Equipment

After reading over the recent letter regarding what officers shall take to France. We submit the following for the benefit of an indulgent parents so that they may have ample time to mortgage the Old Farm or sell The Hired Man. 1. No officer shall take more than 250 pounds of baggage. 2. This must include a folding chair, a folding house, a folding table, a horse, it's optional whether the horse shall be folding or not. A dozen pairs of boots capable of containing 6 pairs of socks on one foot each. A good overcoat, several other overcoats, a fur coat, and a Slicker capable of being worn as an Overcoat. A portable bathtub with hot and cold running water. If porcelain it may be worn in the city at all times. If tin it may only be one in the city during inclement weather. A coal stove with a Winter's supply of coal, a fountain pen, a piece of paper and a couple of 3-cent stamps, half a dozen dress shirts, a pair of snowshoes, a clean collar, a uniform (this item is optional) A pair of Arctic over shoes, and two pairs of shoes to be worn inside them (presumably these shoes will nest one inside the other like a camp cooking outfit.) A fancy vest an Irish Setter, 6 blankets, a box of matches, and a Gorgonzola cheese-Wadsworth gas attack.

As for Ruby Heard Draft Aases and is nowhere

(Trench and Camp is particularly anxious that the new men become acquainted with the soldiers own newspaper. It is glad to publish anything of special interest to them or anything by them. This week a series has begun that will be concerned with personalities among the incoming rookies. If your name doesn't appear here don't blame Trench and Camp. One among so many! Bring your life history for Italian measurements and all that to the office YMCA headquarters Upton Boulevard.

After getting his ear full of draft cases as counsel for Local 434 and Brooklyn Conrad. Ruby Forest Company 152 D Depot for gate is gladly and joyfully wearing the uniform which signifies his own Passage through the regular Draft channel. With the Legal Aid Society Ruby who is a graduate of the New York University law school conducted over 200 hearings of draft cases and closed up the work 2 weeks before coming to update his father's Secretary of local 433.

Although Ruby had a chance to get a commission at the non-combatant branch of service he chose to take a chance with everyone else and get into things as a fighting man. Besides having proved himself a young lawyer of extraordinary ability private Ruby is a wrestler and gymnasts of note. He throws his 208 pounds and the offsetting exercises with perfect poise control. He has played a good deal on Championship Brooklyn basketball and other athletic teams. He was also prominent in politics in his section serving as executive member of the 6th assembly district. Had the appointment been for a longer period he would have been appointed Municipal Court Justice in place of the late Judge Freifeld. Ruby is 28 years old and attended public schools Nos. 33 and 122, and graduated from boys High School in 1907. His home address is 1907 Willoughby Avenue.

MME Alda’s Triumph

MME Francis Alda, the one plus ultra-songbird was given a “delirious ovation” by 3500 soldiers and she sang in the YMCA Auditorium Friday night. MME Alda gave a most generous program of popular ballads and patriotic airs and brought down the house when she sang the Marcellus and the Star-Spangled Banner. The 3500 soldiers who recently arrived at the captain from elsewhere gave the Charming Primadonna a rousing reception when she first appeared and Deluge her with plaudits. After age hunting contribution to her delightful program your wonderful voice and there is a sub Lee Magnetic Grace of personality and dear Demi although to the soldiers and they in Dubai they will fight all the better for her inspiring recital.

Splendid Concert by 306th Musicians

A large crowd of visitors and soldiers escorts enjoyed one of the recent Sunday band concert by the 306 field artillery band in the YMCA Auditorium. Sergeant August as Galton leader one of the selections that one favor was a composition by Mr. Gault in March salute to Camp Upton. The rest of the program March “306th field artillery” Sousa; waltz, Adele Briquet; fox trot, “Goulash;” Overture, “If I Were King,” Adam; “A musician astray in the forest” Herman; selection, “Her Soldier Boy,” Romberg; “crème-de-la-crème” Toboni; song, “Only a year ago; solo for trombone and cornet played by Assistant Band Leader Schmidt and Private Knoll; two step “We're going over;” selection, “Only girl,” Herbert March, “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

Contralto Pleases

Appearing several times over the camp at the YMCA Auditorium and at the Hutts, Miss Florence Bucklin Smith contralto of New York, won a large following of Upton soldiers during her recent program. It was selected when she used her splendid big boys with fine discrimination and Power.

Buffalo's the Dead Eye Dicks Called Best Shooting Yet on Range

Companies Average 45 Thorough Preliminary Instruction Responsible

These are strenuous mornings and afternoons for the Buffalo Huskies. Everyday 4:15 counting days these young Dead Eye dicks from Colonel Moses 267th for a job there on the rifle range and riddled the bull's-eye with five and 4. No Buffalo is considered respectable and in good standing and he makes at least four or five out of a possible five. They are Mary and Marksman and they kill the time between shoots with gas mask drill joking which needs no gas mask, sleeping, and practicing rapid fire without ammunition. The priorities of the colored Soldiers with the rifle has won enthusiastic Commendation from Lieutenant J.M.H Wallace of the Ordnance Department, rifle in structure and demonstrator.

Lieutenant Wallace has studied the scores of every regiment that has shot on the Upton range he says that the 367 swear “It's the best shooting I’ve seen at Camp.” The results are remarkable they speak highly for the preliminary instruction and that not being received it has been methodical and sorrow. It also speaks well for their new rifle the United States Army rifle model 1917 I do not believe there is better shooting in the National Army has not shown by the men of the Negro regiment.

Camp Upton Edition

Somehow the car toheels sing a different tune on the way to the city from their mournful Thursday on the return Journey.

A No. 10 Buffalo Buck private approaching a pal on the rifle range "Wheah am Am?"

"What you talk about-am am?”

“Don't you know the ‘nited states language? You mean wheah is are?”

“I know what I mean, am Am’nishun.”

He was a kind-hearted Corporal in charge of the certain detail they had finished their labors and we're enjoying a bit of a rest every fellow came by whistling loudly

“Sh! Warned the K.H.C. “I wouldn't have you wake the detail for anything.”

Military life is the best cover known from which to promote several love affairs at the same time it could provide wonderful Alibis and produce plausible reasons with cause and surely. Witness the private who hurried into the telegraph office he sees the blank and wrote to a loved one, “I'm in the guardhouse till further notice. Sorry can’t see you.” Seizing another blank these Doughboys are some seizers- he also wrote “Am in the guardhouse dear through no fault of my own. Some other time you will come.” Then seizing a third and last blank he indicted rapturously, “My own sweet. Come on the first train Sunday, will meet you at the station.”

The joy is discovering the first spring robin is hollow compared to the Ecstasy of unearthing a raisin in the pudding.

The issue of summer underwear lifts responsibly from many of private. Soho has been nearly insane trying to discover help Port Arms can be done with most of the bodily area under one large itch.

Of course there are some Soho are able to write hopefully of anything. Such as the private who pens to his people: “I hope to get into the army sooner or later, but at present am in the Depot Brigade.” The close season on D.B. jokes will be declared May 15th. Do your Depot Brigade joking early.

True the divine right of kings is on the fritz. Which is to say it is around Fritz’s neck but won't be after the yank doughboys hoof has been planted there. But private Anxious who has been on mule-cleaning detail wants to know about the divine right of non-comes. Will that go to?

Liberty Bonds

Upton soldiers desirous of doing a double-barreled bit can accomplish their laudable purpose by purchasing third liberty bonds. No particular energetic campaign is to be conducted here to induce soldiers to buy bonds, the reason for this being that many the reason for this being that many soldiers bought more second liberty bonds than they could carry. But all men who feel in a buying mood can make investments. There are three ways for soldiers to purchase bonds, first by plunking down the cash, second by making an allotment in favor of the Secretary of the Treasury, and third by private subscriptions. Though the soldiers particularly preferred private banks. Lieut. H. C. Schwab assistant to the cantonment received their Liberty Loans subscriptions at Camp Upton.

Dignitaries at outdoor 304th Color Blessing

Major Lavelle and Bishop Greer Participate-Regiment Reviewed

As functions come and go there have been few within this Long Island reservation more functionary than the one of last week for which the 304th field artillery still sponsor. It was the Russian version of mental dedication and color blessing and two of the highest church dignitaries and New York Grace the occasion. Major Michael J Lavelle Picard general of the Catholic Church of New York, the Cardinals representative, and the right Rev. David H Greer, Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of New York. With major Lavelle was Major Luke J Evers and accompanying Bishop Greer was the writer of Charles asperge suffragan Bishop of New York. The party came to the camp and motor stripping by the volunteer members of the motor corp's national league for women's services who run their own cars for Patriot Enterprises. Contributing the glass Elaine and their own services and smart olive drab regimentals these young lads with their Snappy salute in the military bearing made many and Upton man feel glad he was a soldier to Adelaide B Baylis command. The outfit wearing the silver eagle of a Colonel.

Unlike the previous and/or color blessing ceremony is held by the Infantry regiments of the division the 304th, was in the open-air the smooth drill ground of Smithfield. A perfect spring the ramrod like alignments waving red artillery guide sergeant Dolcini Vent Van Dahl help make the occasion. Garland Little League of the Poets.

Major General J Franklin Bell Camp Commander brig-gen. Thomas H Reese 152 D Artillery Brigade and Brig Gen. William 84th infantry Brigade or present all altar was improvised with drums and flags placed upon it the stars and stripes and the regimental colors The burglars sound of the call to the colors in the participants took position about the altar beside the visiting clergyman there were Rev. William T Manning director of Trinity and the voluntary chaplain ruffnut Nathan C Blackman Camp Bravo Rabbi Lieutenant James Howard chaplain of the 304th and lieutenant John J Sheridan should plan of the 305th field artillery. Lieutenant Howard read this 27th Psalm in the shore address Colonel Raymond w Briggs commanding the 304 it stated the purpose of the Gathering and prayers for the colors were offered by Rabbi Richman major level and vision career Major John Bell on the visitors reviewed the regiment after the ceremony.

Recruit baton live bunch Captain Dreyfus is first provisional recruit Battalion released sometime at the YMCA Auditorium last week that made them gasp it was one of the best shows on has seen and some 3,000 soldiers searching stamp of approval they are on a record of some of the Battalion stars is given elsewhere in this issue

6,494 Rookies in 4 day More to Begin Coming Soon

New Men of a Few Weeks Standing Can Boast Their Antiquity

Beginning the last of this week April, 27th and continuing four days, the second increment of any size of the second draft will begin pouring into Camp. Before they are through 6,494 rookies will be here too. The landscape with their money and land that touch of color also to give the two weeks veterans an opportunity to show the fit of their new ideas and give them to the stock needle stuff and the rest preparations are well along. By the 189 local boards in New York to call 5932 men to the colors on those 4 days under orders issued by Martin Conboy, Draft Director. The men will be sent here immediately together with 562 men from Dutchess Putnam Westchester Nassau and Suffolk counties the quota for Manhattan will leave daily and regular trains from Long Island City to Pennsylvania terminal the men from Queens who leave on the 30th will entertain. Will it rain at various points 31 men from board 182 leave Woodhaven Junction at 10:40 a.m. 101 from boards 178-179 and 180 will and train at Glendale at 10:40 a.m. 36 from 4 to 183 and train at Philz Mint Hill at 10:45 a.m. 64 men from boards 184, 185 will depart from Jamaica 10:50 a.m. the 29 men from board 174 from Woodside at 9:47 a.m. on the 26th from Ward 176 leave Whitestone at 8:30 58 am 67 men from boards 175 + 177 in train at Elmhurst at 9:12 a.m. and 24th men from board 181 Avalon station at 9:05 a.m. District 1 222 inclusive are in the Bronx 2388 and Brooklyn 89 - 170 + Manhattan 171 to 185 and queens and 186th 189 Richmond.

Sergeant Maj Covington Stirring Em Up

Both officers and men have had a splendid impression of their French and British allies given them by the officers of the two missions who have been training the troops here for some months. Especially Half Men and it might be added non-coms value their contact with sergeant major Covington of the British gymnastic corpse. His strenuous efforts on behalf of the bayonet fighters have won him commendation from high officers. His thoroughgoing methods have been interested in the extreme to the men in his classes. Private Wellwood, a trench and Camp artist and the depot Brigade has drawn the above Memorial sketch of Sergeant Major Covington after witnessing him that work on the rookie.

Major Gen. Bell Inspires Buffaloes with Address

Major Gen. J Franklin Bell delivered an inspiring address to the 367th Regiment, colored in the Buffaloes auditorium Friday night and was given a rousing big reception by the brunette warriors.

Gen. Bell promised Col. James Moss, commanding the 367th that he would address the Buffaloes last November, but the speech, or rather heart-to-heart talk was deferred because of the General's departure for France. The talk proved well worth waiting five months to hear,

Gen. Bell told the Buffaloes that the officers were their friend’s and that they should be the friends of the officers. He said he was particularly impressed by the brotherly feeling between officers and men in the French Army while he was “Over There,” and that the poilus took a pride in referring to “My Captain,” “My Lieutenant,” &c. The General congratulated the Buffaloes on their splendid soldierly appearance and their advanced training. He urged them as he has urged other soldiers at Upton to be cheerful and contented and not kick grumble or grouse.

In honor of Gen. Bells Kentucky origin the Buffaloes sand “My Old Kentucky Home” with more gusto feeling fervor and harmony than they had ever sung it before.

Courage and kindness Shown by Upton Men in Bad Wreck

Three Comrades Killed and 37 Injured One Rail Spreads

Ability of Upton train men to meet sudden catastrophe coolly calmly and courageously was shown to a remarkable degree in the recent wreck at Central Islip 13 National army men from here were killed and 37 injured. Practically all the soldiers in the car is thrown from the truck were sleeping when the overturn came. There was no panic shouting or confusion and they climb from the windows through broken glass to aid their comrades who had been hurt. Men and equipment were piled into heaps and there was every cause for losing presence of mind and nerve but National Army Band don't do those things.

The train was traveling 30 miles an hour or 3 miles east of Central Islip about 4 in the morning suddenly. The second car of the train gave a terrific work and rolled down a 5-foot embankment into the ditch so than other cars were derailed leaving the locomotive and two other cars on the tracks. It was suspected at first that the wreck might have been the work of enemy aliens but the cause assigned by the railroad officials of a spread rail has been generally accepted here.

Signalman on the train tap the wires and sent word to the base hospital and within half-an-hour the injured men were receiving attention from the Physicians and surgeons of the Central Islip hospital. Whether the engineer ran with full-speed medical officers and nurses from Camp came and while we're on the way and then 3 hours all the injured men before and the bodies of the three killed or the base Hospital officers say there is every hope for the complete recovery of

APRIL 29. 1918

Liquor and Cameras on Same Black List

With a view to completely stopping the bringing of liquor into camp, the authorities have issued an order that visitor shall be searched before being admitted and is any is found it will seized. The bringing of cameras is also prohibited by the order. A special permit from Washington will be necessary before a caller can bring a kodak into the reservation, and if the license isn’t produced when requested by the military police, the camera will be seize at the owner's risk.

Liberty Bond Sale

Although there is no organized effort back of the sale, the third Liberty loan is finding soldier bond-takers in camp. Because of the subscription of many men to the previous loan beyond their means, and consequent hardship, no competition among regiments or companies is encouraged. The advantages of the issue are set every assistance is given men who wish to subscribe. For the first day or so of the loan sale here closing midnight, April 20, a total of $2,200 had been subscribed.

Connecticut Recruits in Fresh Tide of 8,579

The incoming tide of recruits which began Friday is distinguished by the presence of 2,075 men from Connecticut. This is the first increment n which to any extent drafted men from another state than New York were included. As almost usual, the Depot Brigade commanding officer was the receiving officer and the men in mufti were taken to that interesting spot for the first weeks.

Of the 8,579 arrivals, 6,494 are from New York City and environs. They came in the following installments: April 26, Friday. 2,075 from Connecticut; April 27, Saturday, 1,637; April 28, Sunday, 1,616; April 29. Monday, 1,623; April 30, Tuesday 1,618.

Telephone in War

With the aid of lantern slides, Mr. Carroll of the New York Telephone Company delivered an interesting lecture in the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium recently on the “The Use of the Telephone in War.” The daring accomplishments of army telephonists in establishing broken connections in No Man's Land and other thrilling aspects of the wire heroes’ work were shown.

New Men Responsive To Insurance Opportunity

Many Take Maximum and Most Get It Well Within Three Months

A ready response to the opportunities offered by the Soldiers Insurance Law is reported from newly drafted men by the cantonment insurance office which estimates practically every new man is taking out insurance a good while before the final period allowed new recruits. Many of the policies are for the maximum, $10,000. The cantonment office is turning into Washington large totals-up into the millions-into figures beyond soldier comprehension.

Three months from the date of induction into the army is allowed the new man in which to make out insurance. As this is one of the most important things to which the recruits immediate attention should be given, Trench and Camp is glad to record the fact of that generous limit ad recall the necessity of instant action.

Scale of Charges for Taxis Fixed

Order of Provost Marshal to Banish Profiteering in Bus Business

Taxi drivers in Upton will hereafter cease dividing honors with legitimate responsibilities in making the thirty per disappear, according to an order issued by Major H. H. Walker, Provost Marshal. It fixed a scale of charges for bussing people about camp and if NY levy is made in excess the fivver-pilot loses his licenses. Complaints against the heavy rates have been numerous, especially for night trips, the theory being that charges would be made as heavy as the traffic would bear. The new order puts the taximen sharp against a regular scale and violations will be summarily dealt with.

Blue Denim Strong Men Work Hard To Make Camp a Beauty Spot

Largest Concerted Effort Yet Brings 4,000 out Against Demon Stump

Pounds and pounds of good O. D. muscle are going these days into the effort to make Camp Upton the garden spot of the island, excepting non. Recently the last day of the four day cleanup effort. Four thousand men in regulation sporting costume-blue denim jumpers- armed with picks, axes and shovels tackled the waste spaces within the reservation with a view to making them blossom like the rose. The immediate work was clearing stumps. The number of these pro-German growths torn from their mother, if piled ten drillon tendril would form a ring around the Kaiser's army, with enough shelter to every United States fighter on the other side.

A good share of the energy has been spent on the Civic Centre urge mathematical centre of the cantonment. Mr. Millers Liberty Theatre will have grounds second to none. Mr. Allans officers house is to rest in the midst of level loneliness and all sides of Headquarters Hill are to be a beautiful rolling terrace with grass ‘n everything. Through the generosity of Mrs. T. B. Mott of New York, the Y.M.C. huts have their environs beautiful with hedges and shrubs. The beautifying bug is here like a housecleaning fever and there seems little question but Upton will be transformed into a second Eden minus of course and Eve or two.

Musical Comedy A Liberty Offering

Large crowds patronized the Liberty Theater the first three days of last week for “Stop, Look and Listen.” a musical comedy with girls, music, and fun. The many local hits, pulled with rare appropriateness by the comedians delighted the houses, as other specialties. Vaudeville showed the last of the week. “Twin Beds” is the attraction at Mr. Millers place now.

War to Death Will Be Declared On All Flies and Mosquitos

Taps Coming for Flies ad Every Soldier Will Belong to “Fly Police.”

War to the death has been declared on flies and mosquitoes by the cantonment sanitation Department, and when those pests attempt to take up quarters here they'll find it nie the most highly congenial atmosphere. Prevention and extermination are to be a pair of weapons against both these branches if the accursed winged tribe,

To keep down the flies waste matter will be kept thoroughly cleaned from the ares, mess hall and kitchen floors are to be screened and all containers of course will be covered several hundred cleverly devised fly traps are on their way to camp and will be placed at strategic points. Every soldier will automatically become a member if Fly police and will take a portion of his “upsetting exercised” upsetting the career forge Neither DFly. The custom may be introduced if allowing no man to seat himself at table until every fly in the dining room has been sent to its death.

As for the mosquitoes they offer a perplexing problem. In the early days of the camp they were a terrible menace. Workman had to have their faces and hands swathed in bandages to labor without danger of annihilation, and they descended on everything human like the Germans in a mass attack, Ninety- five percent of the mosquitoes are bred in the salt marshes along Great South and Moriches Bays south of here and come into camp without pass on the wings of any breeze. They love to lurk in underbrush and leap out at the traveler. But the reservation is very nearly cleared of these possible lurking paces so the mosquito will find no home or den when he has made the journey from the ocean that fact will cut down the number appreciably. Only 5 percent breed on the reservation and the low spots just north of camp and these few places are being thoroughly drained.

Everything humanly possible is being down NY Major A. W. Schoenleber camp sanitary officer to eden the possible extent of mosquito ravages. He has had a deal of experience having sent the Panama brand of mosquito and also the Philippine variety with disastrous results to the mosquito.

Soldier Hat Styles Swing to Campaign with Tin One Next

Trying on the steel Dome Covering Local Barrack Sport

After a brief fashion ascending the woolen winter hat which have that captivation rakish look ranging in similarity from an aviator to a Scottish Borderer, according to the face underneath-has been ordered packed in moth balls. Soldier hat style again gathers about the tried and true campaign hat is distinctively American. Dividing honors however is the tin hat the shrapnel helmet with the peculiar roofing finish and the net inside to keep the wearer's head from carrying too great shocks should anything perchance drop thereon.

The huskies at warehouse 14 have been busy at Warehouse 14 have been busy these latter days checking and sending out boxed of the head pieces and tyrin in the tin lid has become a very popular indoor form of sport.

Onward to Berlin!

New words for old tunes are being offered frequently and this new version of “Marching through Georgia” appears the request of the 306th Machine Gun Battalion:

Raise the dear old stars and stripes

Up to the morning light,

Where we all can see them as we're starting off to fight,

For the cause of Freedom, Humanity and right,

While we march onward to Berlin.

Do You Believe in Signs?

A list of signs about camp has been compiled by an industrious comilato. To while away a minute before the bugle blows to beas, read em. Of course there's poetic license in running ‘em in this way: “Danger,” “No Admittance,” “Cafeteria,” “Butter, 5 cents,” “Don't Spit on the Floor,” “This way out,” “Garbage,” “Take Only What you need,” “Regimental Headquarters,” “Tickets, 10 Cents Each,” “Everybody Welcome,” “Warehouse No. 10,” “Liberty Bonds,” “Heads Up,” “Inflamatory,” “Your Uniform is Your Pass,” “Wet Paint,” “Help Yourself,” “Camp Upton, L. J. RR,” “Knock Before Entering,” “Train Schedule,” “Ice Cream,” “Drill Grounds,” “Keep to the Right,” “Religious Service To-Night,” “No Gambling,” “Adjutant,” “Closed,” “Use Both Sides,” “Storeroom,” “For Sale,” “Ten Cents a Dozen,” “Clothing Warehouse,” “Everybody Welcome,” “No Smoking Here,” “Deposit Laundry Here,” “For Use in Case of Fire Only,” “This Road to Rifle Range,” “Traveler's Checks,” “Details for Tomorrow,” “Officers Mess,” “Wipe Your Feet,” “Barber Shop,” “Wait Until Answered,” “Movies To-Night,” “Weight 1 Cent,” “Trench and Camp Free,”

Knights Big BLVD House Draws Big

Minstrels from New York “A Pair of Sixes,” and Movies Entertain

The knights of Columbus Auditorium on Upton Boulevard is doing its full share these days toward keeping the soldiers here entertained and happy. Some splendid movie features have drawn large crowds recently, among many attractions. Two of the most completely satisfying evenings of entertainment yet sent into history in the cantonment were Friday and Saturday of last week at the hospital outpost if the knights on the boulevard. Friday evening a minstrel show of sparkling texture was give by talented gentlemen and ladies from the city and Saturday “A Pair of Sixes” was acted by an exceedingly talented group of amateurs.

Flat Feet Can't Keep the Fellows Out Of It

Just because his feet were of a broad unbroken flatness, Harold R. Holzhamer isn't going to hand in his O. D.’s and go back into easy civilian living. He was formerly located with the Hdqrs. 305th Inf. being transferred from there to the Depot Brigade. He was offered a discharge because of physical disability, but refused and was given a transfer t rge 353d Bakery Co., where he can do his important part in the uniform he has learned to love.

At The Auditorium on Upton Boulevard

Everything free to all.

Tuesday, April 30, 7.45 P.M.-Song recital. Leon Rice, the popular American tenor.

Fine Moving picture features Monday and Saturday evenings.

Wednesday evenings reserved for the 152d Depot Brigade.

To Build Hut at Base; Y Service Totals Large

With a building operating for the engineers in the old civilian camp and a new one about to be put under construction, the work of the Y.M.C.A. is extending beyond the limits of the eight buildings and auditorium. The building for the Base Hospital will offer complete service to the occupants of the Pill Centre.

For the month of March the association's work here produced some interesting figures which have just been released by W. F. Hirsh. Camp Secretary. They summarize thus. Total attendance in buildings 643,900 or a daily average of 20,700; 116 motion picture exhibitions, total attendance 82,250 (largest yet); 93 other entertainments, attendance 60,216; 24 educational lectures attendance 7,986; 389 educational classes attendance 5,156; library books circulated 3,165; 262 religious meetings attendance 40,209; testaments given out, 2,089; personal Christian interviews, 1,076; men signing war roll 13,398; letters written 392,000.

302D Auxiliary Remount Is Regular Western Ranch with Many Things More Interesting Than That

Has 72 Mule Pack Train, Wagon Company, 60-Forge Blacksmithy, Isolation Corral and Other Things

The huge area on the outskirts of camp near the lower station enclosed by seven miles of wooden fences and handling thousands of horses and mules is a regular Western ranch in the wilds of Long Island. There is a distinctive something about this 302d Remount Dept. impressive to a visitor.

Perhaps it's because the remount is as independent an outfit as can be found anywhere. It has its own flagpole with its own flag waving from it; has its own guard mount, and is responsible only to the Quartermaster General in Washington. From that office the orders governing the station presided over by Capt. W. C. Marrow and his corps of attaches are received and to Washington all the transactions are sent and there are some transactions. Every man of the 380 attached to the 302 A. R. D. is proud of his outfit and he has good reason to be.

The horses and mules are too if there is pride among animals. Some of the interesting things about the remount: Covers 350 acres, has isolation corrals for sick animals with operating room, table and all; stables are as clean as a barracks has sixty blacksmith forges has harness-making ship fully equipped to turn out anything from a martingale to a saddle; uses 50 tons of hay a day, is getting five new hay sheds with a total capacity of 10,000 pounds, has complete wagon company and last but not by no mean least, has 72 mule pack train under the best pack master in the country, Jno. W. Hollandsworth.

Pot-Pourri of Talent at This Y.M. Building

Entertainments at the Y Hut at 2d avenue and 14th street are going large these days. The building was packed to the rafters the larger bfgr I see the Buffalo Huskies who performed. The fact that they spent the day on the range seemed to make no difference as the pep was there in full measure. Battle and Elliot gave a contortionist and buck dancing act; Lester Miller played several songs on the violin made from a cigar box; Corpl. Williams sang and a quartet and jazz band were there with the music also. The well-known six Jigging Nuts from the Supply Train in their farewell appearance wet with a roar while Sam Batchelor and McCarthy of the Ammunition train put on a singing and dancing sketch. Weeks 308th Ambulance Company, tumbled all over the place and Physical Director Kraetzer had and interesting blanket fight with Brocato, 308th Ambulance.

W.U,’s Larger Quarters

To more efficiently accommodate the rush of soldier telegrams, the Western Union Telegraph Company is moving from its little building at Third Avenue and Tenth Street to quarters in the Signal Corps barracks, across the street and will occupy most of the ground floor.

For Rent Yaphank Long Island

The beautiful all-the-year-round resort

Bungalow, suitable for large party. Immense dining room. Light on all sides. Lavatories in special building. Noted for its springs (in the beds). Stabled and garages accessible. Bus from the station. Good Roads? Sixty miles from New York (about 400 back). Also near the coming city of Patchogue. Bathing. Tennis. Golfing. Yachting (if you bring your own morphine). Dancing and Concerts (bring along your own band). Contemplated trip abroad is the only reason the present tenants are leaving this Garden of Allah. Upton poets have described it as the oasis of Long Island (besides many other things). Don't wait, Write Q. M., Camp Upton Long Island.

Quick Reception of Men Commended

The usual alertness and intelligence of the last drafted men, the quickness with which they took hold of the military manner of living and the degree of their preparedness for their tasks have been the subject of much favorable comment, especially among officers. Col. Prescott of the 502d Ammunition Train said he never has seen recruits master the salute as quickly and use it as correctly as these first men in the second draft.

Rev. Dr, William T. Manning, voluntary chaplain, who has been in Upton from his Trinity parish for some months, and has been a close observer of the life here, remarked upon the high quality of the rookies. They have undoubtedly learned some of the ways of camp life from friends who have gone before. To them it was all as new as a pair of hike shoes fresh from the factory-difficult to break in. These lads in the second bg increment have wised up” on the how and wherefore. They can tell a Sergeant from a Colonel and are much more easily adapted to the military manner than those sturdy pioneers to whom every experience was unheard of and strange.

On The Track

Arrangements have been made for the completion of the oval track around the ball field, and a cinder surface is being placed over the dirt. The 100-yard straightway fastest in camp, and was used to good advantage when over twenty heats were run in the qualifying runs of the sprint. Owing to the depleted ranks in the various companies the battalion scoring was discontinued, the individual placings being as follows:

100 yard dash- Private Ludvigson, 11th company, won; Private Dale, 11th Company, second; Private Hodge 13th Company third.

Three legged race-Bennet and Murphy 19th Company won; Bundsck and Brooks 11th Company, second; Hodge and Roe 13th Company, third.

Potato Race-Private Goldorf Sixth Company won; Private Capaso, 2d company, second; Private Brown, Headquarters, third.

Standing Broad-Private Hodge, 13th company, won; Private Ludvigson, 11th Company, second; Private Dale, 11th Company, third.

Running Broad-Private Ludvigson, 11th Company, second: Private Hodge, 13th Company, third.

Lieut. Livingston, athletic officer of the 1st battalion, has his own views on these “Thank You” jobs. This athletic officer job isn't the pipe some fellows think it is.” he said. “When I am busy as supply officer the athletic officer of the brigade is always raising hob, and when I am busy as athletic officer, these brigade supply ginks are always after me. What’s a fellow going to do?” And some say “Join the army-leave the Depot Brigade!”

Spring Fashion Hints

Footwear

For the lighter duties such as K. P. and coal detail, patent leather pumps offer an opportunity to the man who strives after the distinctly final touch in dress. Nothing matches quite so well with the blue lounging garments in which these bits of work are accomplished. On bunk fatigue, the brown mannish hiking shoe is the thing and is especially desirable after a morning's pleasant constitutional. A gentlemanly mark is given the company clerk by a pair of spurs and these articles are now being made with a light or dark oak finish to match almost any desk. The polished shoe is going out of vogue at Upton, as the Baron has found a dust-colored finish the practical thing combining a touch of nature which suggests trench life overseas.-By the Baron.

Cousin Charley and a Chinese Clipping Set Chu Yen Right

Objections to Washing Own Laundry All Come Out in This Wash

By ambulance From Trench and Camps Base Hospital luterne

Chu yen is a patriot of the deepest dye. This truth has finally come to the surface at the base hospital though for a time here was a suspicion Chu was pro-Chinese. However that was only due to the mystery with which every Celestial lives to envelop himself and it is now evident that Chu is a regular American, even is his hair does bristle kue the Kaiser mustache.

When Chu was graduated from is Harlem laundry into the Unites States Army and took up lodgings at the Base Hospital, the impression gained ground that he didn't care much about being a soldier even though it took him out in the open frequently. Perhaps the army wasn't as much like a laundry as Chu expected. At any rate his remarks about a soldier's life weren't very enthusiastic-that is his remarks weren’t interpreted as enthusiastic, though that impression may have been due to the listeners poor understanding of Chu’s English.

Chu was appointed to the staff of the kitchen but he didn't seem to be puffed up with pride about the position. It sounded that way when one listened close up. He had been accustomed to scrubbing shirts but now floors, in his laundry and any one can realize there’s big difference. Moreover, he had to push the diets around to the wards in trucks and this also was a little out of his line, for no self-respecting laundryman every delivers anything to a customer.

Also Chu it appeared objected to wash his own linen, though his business had been the cleansing of other persons garments. He tried at first sending his soiled clothes home to his own establishment run by his cousin Charley in the absence of the founder of the institution. But this took too long and was likely to prove rather embarrassing as the army regulations do not permit a soldier to lie abeg while most of his attire is in the wash.

Although it seemed as if a military career was liable never to receive Chus indorsement. It was noticed however that he was most faithful and earnest in his attendance at drill, cheerfully doing right face, no matter what the command was.

And then his cousin Charley spilled the chop suey beans. He sent Chu a clipping from Harlem's greatest newspaper, which referred to him and had a photograph that looked as much like Chu as it did anyone. Chu passed the clipping around in his barrack and the boys found it told not only his being drafted but disclosed his previous comments on the army as merely Chinese camouflage. For right at the start of the article the world conflict received the following unsolicited testimonial from York-villes warrior laundryman.

“Me like go to war. Me wanna fight for my countrie.”

There it was I’m black and white-nobody could mistake it-and Chu Yen stood revealed in his true colors. In conclusion, the report is empathetically printed the article to recompense Chu for an unpaid bill.

Another “Bit of Home in Camp” Is Opened

Third Y.W.C.A Hostess House has Formal Inspection by prominent Women

The 3rd Y.W.C.A hostess House Upton, Furnishing those incomparable “bits of home within the camp” has been formally turned over to the soldiers, with the inspection recently of the one at 2nd Avenue and 13th, Street for the use of the Buffaloes and the 367th colored infantry and the 350 first machine gun battalion. Colonel Moss's men are not the only ones to take advantage of the Comforts offered, as many white soldiers job in to taste the offerings of the cafeteria and enjoy the other touches. The building is mainly for the woman guess of colored soldiers as the ones at 3rd Avenue and 7th Street and 4th Avenue and 15th Street are for the white soldiers.

At the formal exercises Mrs. E. H. towns end of Oyster Bay, Head of the hostess wear for the United States, presided, and addresses were made by Mrs. William Adams Brown of New York and Mrs. Butler Wilson of Boston. Captain Williams’ assistant adjutant of the 367th, accepted the house for his regiment and the camp. The ready response of colored men to the call the country was the subject of congratulations during the afternoon and added point was given by the presence of Mrs. Frances C Barlow of New York. Sister of the late Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, who led the 54th (colored) infantry in the Civil War. Other prominent women present for Miss Lelia Frisell, Mrs. Walter Douglas, Mrs. George W. Crary, Mrs. William Hayes, Mrs. F. B. Trowbridge, Miss Helen Hyde and Miss Gertrude MacArthur. The first check for this house was given by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, with the stipulation that it be used for the purpose. The house is being used as a piece of training for all the colored YWCA workers who will assume the duties in the hostess centres in other camps.

Even Though You May Belong to the Army, You've got to Give It to Those D.B. Lads

Their Engineers Drain a Ball Field and they have a Sure ‘Nuf Hermit up There

After the big rain the 152d depot Brigades gazed upon their ball field in the suburbs was something approaching dismay. Starting at second base and extending to the extreme limits of the Outfield was an ideal sheet of water for canoeing or punting, but for baseball! Hugeot’s Lake they called it, Evan lieutenant Blakesley, The resourceful, went to work with his corps of Engineers. The result was the construction of Dolph’s fall, which carried Heugeots Lake to the vicinity of the 17th street barracks in the artillery section. When asked if the artillery men might not object to have in the water passed on to them. Lieutenant Blakesley remarked if they didn't want it they could send it back.

Regarding “Umps” McCarthy

Major paste and was on the baseball diamond a few days ago when the first Battalion dropped another to the 4th. Private John McCarthy, the well-known “umps,” was calling ‘em in his sepulchral voice, and the major asked: “who in the Depo create is that Undertaker out there?” John McCarthy is a jewel without price: his decisions are always quick and fair, and the boys recognize in him a man capable of handling any game. He will be in the big demand for the Cantonment inter regimental games.

Hermit of the hemlocks

The depot reggae just discovered something new. And its rings are Rarities of all kinds, and many hobbies in the DB cavalry, but the latest discoveries the Brigade hermit. He has been staying in a little Shanty in the woods, which it he built in the early days of the camp when Lumber was cheap, and what she has furnished to the Queens or rather, the hermit's taste. Sergeant Westin, Battalion mess sergeant of the 3D battalion, attached The 9th Company,

Is the man and he has been retiring to the woods each evening after supper. Another Sergeant Weston’s peculiarities is the fact that he can make a delicious rarebit with near beer. He rarely eats meat, leaning towards theosophy and vegetarianism. Better be careful, Sarge, they've sent men out to the base hospital for observation for less than this, and the alienist will get you if you don't look out!

Sergeant right of the 13th company was telling his Bunky's about a certain lady friend, a schoolmarm, with him some of the boys met him in the city. They asked how old she was. “She was 18,” replied the Sergeant. “When?” Asked one misguided private, now on kitchen police.

Final arrangements are being made for the game between the Brooklyn Nationals and the 4th battalion. The league leaders at the Depot Brigade field, May 5. There is accommodation for several thousand fans on Woodwards Bluff, the rise on the east side of the diamond, and the depot create extends a cordial invitation everyone to attend the game.

under the direction of Captain Glick, the first Evo create Boxing class was held Thursday last at the Depot Brigade Hut, when Benny Leonard put the boys sent from the various companies through an hour strenuous boxing calisthenics, illustrating the principal blows, 5 step &c., used in boxing. He had some raw material, but handle the class in a masterly way, and all the boys derived great benefit

Lil George Joins Up but Problem Arises As To Clothing and Feeding

Giant Drafted Man Stoops Down and Hangs Clothes on the Rafters

Now that he's in the Army it said puzzled officers as to what shall be done with George Bell, the giant Negro recruit it has just come to I didn't Upton, as the largest man caught so far in the draft net. 7 feet 11 inches is the fabled distance from the ground achieved by the crown of the tiny Lads head, and it was necessary to allow him to Cops when he was taken into the back of the headquarters company, 367th Infantry. The boys they're dubbed him “Seven-’Leven,” not because of his adeptness with the knuckle- dusting weapons, but because of his height.

Sergeant battle soon found his back assuming the aspect of the museum, and because of the stream of curious ex circus goers who poured into Headquarters Company, captain B. F. Norris had to proclaim a barred about the place. Little George, on his twin beds upstairs, was indifferent to the Curiosity. He was wondering how enough cloth was to be requisitioned by the Army for uniform, and whether or not he could be fed with his accustomed rations without starving the allies. Before coming, he was with “Chu- Chin- Chow” in New York and was drawing $65 per week. One of his fellow townsmen from Pocahontas, VA., saw him there, convey the information to the authorities and George was taking the governor's Island to await disposal. When he set sail from Pocahontas II had no intention of evading the draft. But a show came along, so him and its opportunity, and George Went. He has been leading the life of Riley in the show business, wearing silk underwear and all that. His Tailoring and she expense, of course, cut into the profits.

To outfit him is a problem. Handkerchiefs and parasols come in his size, but they are hardly the complete equipment for the Doughboy. Several shelter tens and a couple of hives from Argentina with cloth him- but scantily. His feet are a size 23 slipper. When he retired for his first night in the army, he stooped over and hung his clothes on the rafters, and when he stretched out for bed all the cuts in the backward disarranged.

The boys in the 3/67 hope he will proceed the regiment when it goes over the top, as he would prove adequate shelter.

Extra! Extra! This Outfit Has Its Own Daily Paper

The depot Brigade has a newspaper, a sport sheet mostly, but a lot of one. Its circulation is about 80 copies of, one for each Barrack building in the outfit. It goes to press in the orderly-room of the 13th company every evening after supper. When the editor, Private Roe, sitting at the feet of one lieutenant Blakesley, A past master and Bovine art, spreads his little crop of criticism and gentle timely advice.

The title of “Depot Brigade Daily Bugle” has been suggested as the descriptive heading by one officer, well brother Lieutenant persist in referring to the publication as “Blakesley Bovine Bunk.” Anyhow, this effort to stimulate interest in the Brigade- Now Pronounce “brigard” activities is appreciated by those appointed to look after company and Battalion Athletics. One of the athletic offices of a certain company in the 2D Battalion stated that if private Roe ever was transferred to his company he would get 30 days in The Jug right off the start. “Why 30 days only?” Asked another lieutenant. “Give him life!”

Way made for baseball experts in the suburbs

Dear Sir: make some room, please, for the baseball team of the 152 day Depot Brigade, 17th Co., 5th Bt.

After getting off to a poor start the baseball team of the fifth BT. Depot Brigade has hit its stride. It showed this by severely dropping the men from The 3d BT. On Tuesday last at Smithfield defeating them 15 - 4. Beginning with the first inning, when the men of the fifth Bt. Got to the opposing pitcher 4/8 rounds, it was a walk over. It was a real impressive victory, in so much as the entire 5th Bt. Led by the commanding officer and their respective officers, turned out and forced to root for their team. The men composing the lineup were as follows:

Serg. Watts, C.; Corpl. Gowdy, p.; Private Fagan 1b; Corpl. Kelleher, Chambers ss.; Sergt. Zimmerman 1f.; Private Winkler, rf.; Private Gaffney, cf. Game umpired by Sergeant Glover. Second game played Thursday, 17th company, 5th Battalion against 1st Battalion.

The showing that was made by the men of the 17th company was remarkable. Air catcher, Sergeant Watts, made a wonderful show and when he threw the ball from home plate to the second baseman, putting the runner out and causing a double play. This game was also represented by the members of the 17th company, including their Superior officers.

Our friend Sergeant Joseph Glover, was on hand to see that everything went in good shape. It is useless to state that the 17th company was again the victors. The score being 4-2. This game was umpire by one of the Brigade officers. Cheerleaders for 17th company or corporal Lichtblau, Private Greenwald and Private Leidinger.

Yours Truly, The Committee