Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-09-06
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The first days march will be to
Heeia, ll-mile march. The remain,
ing itinerary is kaaaWa, - miles: Ka.
laklI. - miles; HaleiWa. l. miles:
Cashier, 10 miles; Pearl City. II miles,
and Fort Shafter eight miles.
During the hike around the island
the field officers will take their ANIMAL
riding test
Full field eQuil nent will b" worn
and war conditions throughout will be
carried out
Company F, under command Of
Capt William Cochran, will remain
behind to perform the guard duties
During the Sunday rest at Haleiwa the
2nd Infantry Bard will come out and
give a band concert. Capt. Cochran
will be in command OF the post dur
ing the absence Of the troops. His
lieutenants are Paul R. Manchester
and W B. Jones
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The End Infantry will hold it's an.
nual proficiency test for all companies
of the regiment on Tuesday in the
vicinity of the fort. Firing will be-
gin at 7:3O and continue until COM
pleted, which probably will be late in
the afternoon.
War conditions will be simulated
and the men will have full field equip
ment and each given Is rounds of ball
cartridges. The following order OF
companies will govern: B, K, G, F, NJ,
A, D. c, |, F, H, L. AS published in
orders the following officials are
named to conduct the works: Officer
in charge, Leut.-col Atkinson; as
sistant to officer in charge, Capt. Lin
coin; timekeeper, Capt. Bell; statisti-
cal officers, 1st Lieut.. McAndrew, 1st
Lieut. Richardson; range officer, End
Lieut.. Polhemus.
Due to the fact that the Machine
Gun Company is not armed with the
rife and will not fire, that organiza-
ton has been directed to furnish all
details for marking the targets. The
problems will be kept secret and not
given out until the companies arrive
near the firing line. At shot from
the officer conducting the problem the
will know that they are I'M
der fire and be governed accordingly. |
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The Non-commissioned Officers
Card Club met at .Sergt. Whitaker's |
evening. Progressive bridge |
whist was played until a late hour |
Those playing were hSergt. and Mrs.
Rigley, Sergt and MRS. Cohen, Sergt.
and Mrs. Brietfield,r SeFgt. andq Mrs.
Dysart, Sergt. and Mrs. Burns and |
Sergt. and Mrs. Ely. Mrs. Cohen won
first prize, beautiful cut glass mus
tard jar, and Sergt. Burns won the /
gentlemen's first prize, leather case
two decks of cards and
chips, +Sergt and Nus. Breit1deId won
ne 'boohy prizes, one q cunning walk
ing Teddy bear and the other a pig
mat grows hair OH his back, After
safds a dainty luncheon was served
md every one departing declared
Sergt. and Mrs. Whitaker a charming
host and hostess, ...,,...,,
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G Company, 2nd Infantry, gave a
smoker on Saturday evening in the
ness hall of their organization bar.
'aeks. A fine program was given and
he $50 guests had a most delightful
evening. Four good wrestling bouts
we're given and after numerous jokes
If bygone days delightful refresh
nents were served, A string band
composed of members Of the COM
,any furnished the music for the
evening. This was such a success
hat another smoker will be held next
month. First Sergt Spear is presi-
lent and Sergt. HensIey is vice pres1'
lent CT the club
Due to the fact that the Maryland
nd Sherman took many officers from
he fort during the past week there Is
pronounced shortage of officers at
resent and the End Infantry will 60
f its officers The Logan, however,
which is due on the 14th, will bring
rom the mainland the new officers re-
emily transferred to take the place
f those relieved, and then there will
e the full number again.
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The Quartermaster has commenced
o paint the barracks in the canton
lent and On their completion the Of
GERS quarters will also get coat.
he buildings will be painted green
nd windows white. This will give
he cantOnment a more attractive ap-
earance and all are glad to sec the
God work commence
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First Glass Pvts. Alvin II. Hubbard
nd George W. Morris. telephone and
platoon, Company VI. Signal
Orps. Fort Shafter, Fl, T.. will pro-
ecd to Frrt Kruger, II, T. for duty.
ppcrting upon arrival to the COM
officer for duty in cOnnec'
cn with fire control alterations at
nat post.
Pvt Ralph y. IIoldridge, Company
|. 2nd infantry, has been relieved