The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-09
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lexplaining that he had just been
home to see the folks. What his OBJ
lection to the use of a furlough
might be he did not explain. The
summary court found him guilty of
absence without leave and set his
punishment at ten days in the guard
house.
The moving picture show is now an
established feature of camp life. In
addition to humor and melo-drama,
the regimental pictures are being
shown every evening until they are
sent ON their tour of the State. The
first performance was somewhat I'M
satisfactory, but a change in OPP
orators has been made and with
Stanley Yarbrough of Co. d. at the
reel, so to speak, the exhibition is
vastly improved. In a sure-enough
picture-house on regular screen,
these excellent pictures will show up
to their full advantage. Parts of the
picture that are of general interest
will be shown over the whole coun-
try by another company.
The regiment marching UP the
hillside right at" the camera is one
of the most interesting parts of the
picture. First, of course, is Colonel
Banding and his staff. Then the
regimental band, putting ON airs
that the public will have to imagine.
Major Banding of the First Battal-
ion, strides by accompanied by his
staff Then you catch sight of
Capt. Steitz and Sergt. Meharg for
Co. d is the first in line-ranking
company of the ranking battalion
you see When about eighty more
men have passed, the most interest
ing part of the parade of course is
over.. Other scenes show bits of
camp life, panoramas of the camp it.
self, and two really wonderful pic
lures of Old Glory afioat in the clear
Florida sky.
Another informal dance was given
by the officers at the military serv-
ice club Saturday evening Co. d was
represented by Lieutenant Lusk.
lieutenant Will, as Post Exchange
officer, has charge of the refresh
ments at these affairs.
Sunday was rainy, but the open
air church service and the regimen
tai parade were held between show
ers. At church service Dean Spen-
Ger introduced Mr.. Maple, who
spoke plainly and practically on the
value of spiritual courage, higher
and rarer form than physical BRAY
cry.
At the regimental parade, Lieu
tenant Colonel Wolf acted as review
ing officer instead of Colonel Bland
ing.
Vern Lyle and Dial Murdaugh,
both of Barlow, have just returned
from two-days furlough.
In the absence of Lyle, Bill Woods
was detailed to assist Glib Carter at
the light plant.
Mr.. D. o. Rogers spent the day
in camp yesterday, as the guest Of
leo. D. Mr.. Rogers found many
friends among the members of the
legal profession who seem to be es-
pecially numerous at Black Point,
Miss Louie Layton, who is visiting
in Jacksonville, was also a Co. d Wis
itor yesterday.
Our visitors all comment on the
beauty of the camp grounds, the i'm
proved physical appearance of the
boys, and the impressiveness of the
lparades.
Colonel Banding states that the
regiment, after having been sched-
uled to leave here on Aug. ), is be-
ing held to await certain equipment
that has been shipped, but is delayed
lin transportation on account of the
floods north of us. He is expecting
that the order to move will allow
seventy-two hours time.
Payday has also been delayed, but
the money is expected TO arrive to-
day or tomorrow. General Foster
was disbursing officer for the State
and the war department made the err
ror of sending the money to him
though the regiment is now in fed
eral service.