The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25

was in camp Friday and called on
friends and acquaintances in Com
pany II.
AT "A social session of the Augusta
Y. NJ. c. A., which was held in the Y.
NJ. G. A. hall, Friday night, Private
Morris Thomas mounted orderly to
General Sumner, sang several selec-
tions, and was well received
The Myosotis club, Of Augusta, gave
a german last night, and invited sew
eral of the members of the regiment.
Among those who were present were
Lieutenants Burkhouse and Murphy,
Of G; Sergeant Christopher Deemer, of
T.; Sergeant Harold Gillespie and Pri-
Yates Edward Kelly and John STAN
ton, of the hospital corps, and Ser
geant Clarence Seward, Regimental
Clerk Harry Smith, and Privates Leo
Murphy, Joseph Leonard and Will
Myers, of d. They report having had
a very pleasant time, and having en-
joyed true Southern hospitality.
Private Thomas Mcclure, of Com
pany +, is suffering from slight sprain
of the right forearm.
Private Frank Stipp, of y, has been
permanently detailed as chief over
seer Of the regimental crematory.
HAD A CHICKEN SUPPER.
Sergeant Collwell, Corporals Jones
and Keller, and Privates Atkinson,
Adder and Mack, of b, and better
known as the tenants of what is called
the Hotel Rudolph" enjoyed a chicken
supper last evening. They all are still
in good health, and able to attend to
duty.
Private William Hitchcock. of the
cOmmissary, has received from home
an assignment of excellent pies. such
as mother used to make" He shared
up cheerfully with all his friends
Company Clerk Harry r. Edwards,
of G., wants to know how it is possible
for n sergeant to perform one of the
corporal works of mercy" The ques-
ton remains unsolved.
First Sergeant Thomas II. Parry, Of
II, in spite of his many eXacting duties
| finds time to continue a course in min"
| ing and mechanics with the Interna-
tional Correspondence Schools, of
Scranton.
Chef Axel Arnold OF G., who is an
expert in his line, is one of the hap
piest men in camp. For the future he
will draw a corporals pay.
Private Thomas Thornton. Of G., has
| returned to his company after an alb
| sence of several months on account Of
! sickness.
At a dance given in Augusta last
| night by the Catholic Library associa-
| tior, there were present from the Thir-
| teenth: First Sergeant James Rafter.
| of G.; Sergeant Smith, Corporal MalOtt
| and Privates Seville and Hartman, of
| b. They all had a pleasant time.
Corporal George Griffiths. of r, has
| been slightly indisposed for the past
| few days. He expects to be able to at
| tend to duty again in day or two.
Company C has now only one man
| absent, Private Guy Haight, of Rush,
| Susquehanna county. He is expected
| to return soon.
HIGHLY COMPLIMENTED.
Private Edward Phillips, Company
| HIS chef, has been twice in succession
| complimented by the division officer Of
| the day on the cleanliness and general
| orderly appearance of his kitchen and
| kitchen utensils.
| Company f has only two men alb
| sent on account of sickness at the pres
| ent time-Corporal John NJ. Thro and
Private Benjamin Franklin Smith. Both
| patients are at their respective homes,
! and are convalescing rapidly.
| Privates Edward De GrOate and
| Charles E. Brink, of +, have reported
| for duty after an extended sick fur
| Tough. Private De Groate was taken
sick at Camp Alger the latter part of
summer and was dangerously i'll.
Richard Il Rourka