Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-18
Fort Hafter Notes
Especial star--BaIieG1a correspO1deHcel


might have been a serious fire was
narrowly ayerted on last Friday morn
ing when the canvas roof OF the ga
rage belonging to Lieutenant Bolle.
of the Second Infantry caught fire
from the dropping sparks from the
chimney Of the range in the house,
The incident occurred about IL O'Clock
in the morning and was fortunately
discovered by passers-by and a few
buckets of water extinguished the
flames in time to avoid serious re-
suits. As. the buildings that compose
the cantonment are of rough pine
and the material is now well seasoned
a fire with the buildings in such close
proximity would be a difficult situa,
ton to handle.
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Under orders from post headquar.
tiers baseball will hereafter have the
status of a military duty. and the men
selected for the squad to represent
the Second Infantry in that game win
be excused from all military duty af-
ter 12, noon, and in addition viii be
off guard and fatigue rosters. Lieut..
Charles B. Lyman win, under the
same authority, be in charge OF the
team and the men will be under his
orders as regards hours and kinds OF
practice. A list of sixteen men has
been selected for try-out and this list
win be added to or reduced as coca.
sion demands. With this official
recognition of the importance Of prop.
erly representing the regiment tn the
Army leagues now in full swing. the
men will undoubtedly feel that they
are being fully supported by the regi.
mental headquarters and viii put forth
their best efforts to make the team a
worthy one. Steady and persistent
practice win be at once inaugurated
by Lieutenant Lyman and he viii at
last have an open opportunity TO show
what ne can do as coach and trainer.
Heretofore he has been working with
a squad of players whose attendance
has not only been voluntary on their
part, but often Interrupted by the de-
mands OF drill, field duty and the va
rious duty rosters that have prevented
them from being out even for occa-
sional practice. That the team of the
Second has been able to make any
showing at all under the circum.
stances that have existed has been all
the more 10 its credit and its sup
porters see IN the new status great
chance for success in the games yet.
to come and will support the men 10y
ally.
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The new pattern of infantry equip
ment has been delivered at the post
and the companies are now engaged.
in assembling the same preparatory
to issuing it to the individual soldiers
Of the command. As is well known.
the new equipment represents the lat,
est device for the manner of DISPOSE
ton and Arrangement Of the soldiers
pack and accoutrement and its issue
and subsequent trial will be q sub
ject OF greatest interest to all con-
cerned That distinct and notable
change In the general appearance of
the troops viii result when the change
from the old pattern to the new shall
have been made is easily understood
from an examination Of the plates and
diagrams illustrating the method OF
ana disposition of the var
Gus articles. These plates and blue
prints accompany the issue and are
% be regarded as having the force
,f regulations governing the use of
The component articles OF the euuiD-
nent. It is understood that the whole
of the First Hawaiian BRIGADE has re-
ceiyed fun invoice of all items
necessary to complete the change and
viii at once ISSUE and put the same
INTO use
The following listed promotions and
In the Second Infantry
nave been announced in special orders
rom the headquarters Of the regi-
nent dated May IL.
In company M-Corporal william
Cameron. to be sergeant. vice
Brooks. discharged; Private John B.
VotaW. to be sergeant. vice Salisbury,
DISCHARGED, and Artificer William H.
Hurdoek to be corporal. vice Cameron,
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Chief Musician albert Jacobsen has
prepared the following program for
oday's concert by the Second Infan.
ny hand, beginning at 6:45 D. m.
March, Admiral Stesch. Latann.
: Overture. asMirella. Gounod. Il
? Last Dream OF the Virgin" Mas. !
Ienet. S..e.s, ~ = :. <.ts:s
Waltzes. 'Moneyfaz. SangIear.
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