The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-04-23
co. iii WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Adopts Constitution and Bylaws
Prizes and Trophies to be Offered

After short drill I'm making up
the pack roll from shelter tent half,
blanket and poncho and singing same
properly over left shoulder prepar-
ratory to going into the field, CO. III
concluded its military work with a
short snappy passage in the Manual
of Arms Tuesday evening. There
were two officers and 40 non-coms
and men present, which Is pretty
good for this lazy spring weather, but
will not do boys, if YOU expect To
have that crack company. How do
you expect to have a well drilled
company IL you do not attend drill
There may be an answer to this, but
from where we are standing we can't
see it. Do your duty boys, that is all
we ask.
Before dismissing the Company
Capt Weigle announced that through
the Kberality Of one Or our public
spirited citizens, who preferred not
to have his name mentioned, fund
had been donated to provide prizes,
trophies, etc., for the best drilled
man, best rife shot. attendance, neat
est kept locker and for those excell-
i'm in athletic sports we expect
this fund will b. increased by the
efforts OF the Ways and Means Com
mittee. This should lubricate and
accelerate the wheels OF progress.
What?
Company H will take it's regular
tour of target practic at Saunders
Range, Glenburnie, Md, July 25th, to
3lst, both dates inclusive. In view
Of the special effort to raise the effi-
cheney of the National Guard, Capt.
Weigle urges that every man report
for duty at the range and stay full
time, if possible, even at the cost OF
considerable personal inconvenience
and sacrifice. In these times it is
necessary for even Tin Soldier to
know how to shoot straight
ST. O. IA. Williams, VII. :. A., VINO
has been our drill Sergeant for the
past several weeks was operated On
for appendicitis last week at the
University Hospital, Lombard and
Green streets, Baltimore. We are
glad to learn that he is doing vel
and Is on his way to good health
once more. If any OF the boys are III
Baltimore W. hope they will find time
to call at the hospital and ask about
him.
The second meeting of the members
OF the Company was held in the bill.
lard room of the Armory immediately
after drill and adopted constitution
and bylaws. All officers elected al
tie first meeting were confirmed, viii
the exception of Chairman of Way.
and Means Committee which IL nov
made one Of the elective offices Of thu
body. Mr.. Ober Herr was elected t.
this Office as Mr.. Frank Thomas be
ing president could not hold two
elective positions. The name of th,
body a. adopted + Company RI Wei
fare Association. all officers and me1
Of the Company are considered as a,
facto members of the association. NIT
~. Smith Billingslea was elected vice
president; Mr. Philip Bitzel, door
keeper, and Mr.. Arthur Bowers, jani
tor. A House Committee was pro
vided for to look after the Club fea
lures Of the Armory and the furnish
ing and maintenance or the men,
quarters. Mr. H. CT Dewey was elect
ed chairman and will select a com
mittee subject to the approval Of tn,
association.
Next Monday evening, if the wealth
er is good, the Company will appear
on the streets in full uniform fol
drill. Let u have a full attendance