Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-12-09
Company & IS j.
HOST TO LIEUT..
R. G. MCDONNELL
Smoker Given at Fort Shafter
in Honor of Officer Who Has
Just Won Commission

A smoker was given by Company G,
End Infantry, Wednesday evening, in
honor of Lieut.. Richard T. Mcdonnell,
formerly a sergeant of Company G,
who accepted his commission as lieu.
tenant, December 4.
Lieut.. Mcdonnell has been with the
company since October IA, 1915. hav-
ing transferred from Company L, 21st
Infantry. Regardless of the fact that
he was transferred into company
where all the men we're strangers to
him he soon proved himself to be
worthy of much esteem and was well
liked by all the members Of the COM
pany. Best wishes of the company
for his future success and welfare
shall accompany him throughout his
career.
Captain r. H. Peck, End Infantry,
Co. G., gave an opening address at 8
o'clock, which was much appreciated
by all present He endeavored to
point out to the men the necessity OF
an honorable and ambitious life, to a.
ways strive for the things that are
higher, and to endeavor to reach a
goal which all men should be proud
to obtain.
Following his address q talk was
given by Lieut.. Richard T. MoDon.
nell, which was very Interesting. He
touched upon the good reputation of
the company and LIST Sgt. Walter
Christensen, which is known through
out the United States army.
Put On Boxing Gloves.
At 9 the boxing gloves were donned
by Pvts. Cloninger and Houillon of
Company G., who for the sake Of the
fans of the ring illustrated few
snappy points of the science.
Bout two was between May and
Reed of Company G.. Good points
were exhibited.
Bout three, Mamma of Co. G VS.. lack
ras of Co. K. This was quick bout
all the way through and both proved
to be experienced In the game.
Bout four, Scott of Co. X vs.. Babe"
Martin of M. G. Co. Both men show
ed their cleverness of the game. Mar
tin is well known by all the fans Of
the ring to be clever and clean box
er
Bout five, Janca VS.. Hallmann, both
Of Co. G. This bout proved to be very
interesting and caused repeated laughs
throughout the ordeal. The gloves
we're strangers to both men, however,
it was much appreciated. -.
Bout six, Stanek VS.. Woods, both of
Co. G.. Owing to the men not being
in training, this bout was called in the
second round. r. +
Bout seven, Schumann of Co. H VS..
Zackras of Co. K. This was fast and
scientific bout all the way through.
Schumann has been seen in the ring
quite a few times on the island and
holds good record. -
Bout eight, Scott Of Co. K VS.. Marks
berry of M. G. Co. This bout was call
ed in the first round.
Bout nine, Mamma of Co. G. VS.. Ad-
Ter of Co. E. This bout proved to be
very interesting. Good points were
shown.
Espey Was Referee. -.
All the above bouts were refereed
by Pvt Espey, Co. G.. who gave a
square deal to all, and exhibited an
excellent knowledge of the science.
Pvt. Baker, Co. K, member of the
K Company quartet, sang song
which was appreciated by all. ."
Pvt Drelich, Co. G, sang Hebrew
medley, which was entertaining. He
proved to be good singer.
Pvt. Marshall, contortionist of Co.
F, gave an exhibition which was well
worth seeing, barring the fact that he
was suffering with broken hand.
Pvt. McCorry, Co. G, contributed to