Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-12-29
DESCRIPTION OF
NATL SOLDIERS HOME
At HAMPTON, VA.
Over Which General Joseph S.
Smith, formerly of the Board
of Managers of National Sol
diers' Homes, Is Governor.

General Joseph .. smith, Ao1AeHV "
the board Of managers Of the National
Soldiers Homes and now Governor OF
tho Southern Branch Of the National
Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
at Hampton, Va, and enclosed in the
envelope was a copy Of a remarkable
letter published Dec. in Public
Opinion at Chambersburg, Pa, de-
scribing the Home over which Gen.
Smith is governor.
As a member Of the board Of manag-
ers of the National Soldiers Homes
General Smith was formerly frequent
visitor in this city and at the National
Soldiers Home at Togus. He was COM
missory general Of the third brigade of
the Third Maine Regiment. DR.. Nc
David was a member Of this regiment.
serving as a on-commissioned officer.
In a message from the Governor of
the Home at Hampton. Va, to the
members of the Home, General Smith
wrote as follows:
1.-THE Governor can hardly find words
to adequately express to the officers
and members of this Home his great
appreciation for their continued and
untiring efforts to make the Southern
Branch REAL HOME and by their
gentlemanly conduct. politeness to one
another, the good clean lives they are
leading, no friction, everyone allowing
they are comfortable contented and
happy, and with the compliments be-
slowed upon them by the Honorable
Board Of Managers during it's recent
visit here should give US courage to
strive to make even better record
during the coming year.
Ihat l am proud to be governor Of
such Home is stating it mildly.
Gcd bless every one of YOU"
Governor Smith said in his letter to
DR.. McDavid that the remarkable let
Ter which was published in the "Pub
tic opinion was the best dissertation Of
the Home he had ever seen. This Jet-
ter was written by Lewis Keyser. who
spent the past summer in Fayetteville
ana during his visit there went often
10 Chambersburg. his old home. He
wrote to his soldier comrades and
friends" as follows:
Some of YOUR readers NAV ho ;,+or
ested in a new world which have No
come citizen and member of very
recently call 1t a new world. because
II Is Veritable world in miniature.
The National Home for Soldiers and
sailors OF the Volunteer Military Ser
wee OF the United States, is the crea-
uon OF love gratitude and inteltigence.
ana II not an immaculate concentio,, ~.
perfect idea. is an excellent im;tation
OF the divine inspiration within ,n,n.n
limits. ''u1'i3 II
mere are number of these homes
an OF which are definitions Of the GRAND
oio word. Homes in full denonctra
tloh. This one is located at uamnto,
IN the State Of Virginia, in settino ~
lns'oric ana picturesque environment
unsurpassed in the world.
Nedpoltan skies. land and wafer co,,,-
oihations, with the climate of the No,-
terey coast of California. a ye.,th e
pants and flowers, excellent water a,,a
quick contact with all sections of tra,.a,
ana centers Of population.
"A mile Of water front IN u.nn4
e soaes, upon Which hundreds of com
~, "a o'e seats are located ana from
Nnieh may be seen groups of.war ves-
sens ranging from the most nowerfu1
nieaonaughts to tiny torpedo boats
pltNate yachts. sloops, schooners and
sEips' and flags Of all nations. forn,ino
d ha'eldoscope Of moving life and color
YEARLY one hundred acres of land .,
ranged IN fascinating landscane ideaIs
containing attractive drives and wall .
over well graded macademized ana
paved roadways and sidewalks ana ar
'iaAhehted with graceful architecturo
.on'poslng the buildings and used fau
,he many needs Of the LITTLE 1Tor1a
houses. '4''le world
eeVehty-two different structures ava
Heeueo and are in use to carry ~, 49,
.nodern paradise. Spacious and h.na
eoine barracks fitted with every oonofas.
sucn as hot and cold water bath ran,.a.
Iavatories, light, spacious and ain,.
sleeping apartments. bright su: any
,n;.I . neat. attractive. and eouipned
~ IT,. easy chairs. card tables and smok-
s rooms opening into them.
aM neat and electric l;gbt;no
ns.aheo throughout the buildinss
spec'ai oarrack building with ,ts o,,,,,
;ass ess nan attached, is provided for % W.
nif'n and aged men who need 81
81 oue OF doors If they do not wish ~
ne new power house cast eaoo c.o
anu supplies all electric nowe, .,oy
steam heat: new ice plant msr.a ana :,
the ice used. "'aKes all
Beautiful Catholic and pro4.u.
unulcnes n,n with elegant interior axt,aa.
Sa ~. orsans. and opalescent elass u,,n
vows are provided for rel,e,n,.s VIM
poses. 'e"elous pur-
me hospital with every modern ,,,,,,
e. an. ana an efficient medical star ~
corps OF trained nurses. with A 10 ,sn ano
woe verandas and unlimited conron. 1ons,
OF fresh linen. beautiful blankets , nnss %
ohs' chairs and foot rests-alI ,ns,,ro
the best attention and comfort d"s.n .
sickness. oorlng
The general mess hall Is q n,c+rr.
wnen the tables are all laid for no. ~,
one thousand men at q sitting ~.
1000. tables. table ware and cutlery are
as clean as wax. and the food is ,,tterl,,
without that awful smell. taste and
general cussedness that often attends
the service Of large quantities Of food
In public institutions. Here It ia full Of
the Mother Taste" Of your old Home
In boyhood. The seasoning, service and
AGED FARMER
Made Strong and Well by vinoI.