Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

anti-typhoid serum. this treatment being
somewhat particular one. taking three
different intervals for completion The
Officers of the several units were in
structed emphatically to see that all rules
Of sanitation and hygiene were observed.
Members Of the band were to be instruct
ed in work of litter bearers, work they
would be called upon to perform when
not playing in the field of action.
The colonel also instructed the officers
TO see that the men were thoroughly IA
miliar with military courtesy. another
prime essential In the matter of discipline
that keystone of success in all engage
mepts and catastrophes. Cautioning the
officers to bone the little yellow book. -
He intends to see that every man in camp
work. and this means accent on the work.
II Is surprising to note how readily
organization is perfected in this camp
and II speaks volumes for the interest the
members connected with the administra-
ton department have taken in their work
in order to he prepared at a moments
warning to take up the routine of army
life such as they had been trained to per-
form, and gives fine example of prepared
ness on their part putting it straight up
to the department and State to do their
expected share.
Efficient Medical Corps
The medical corps of this regiment is
q most efficient one and contains some Of
the best and most promising surgeons of
the State. Major B. F. Bradbury, rank
ing officer of the corps. is member of
the medical staff of the Soldiers Home
at Togus and has seen service in German
hospitals during the present war in Eu-
rope. Jajor John F. Towne of Water
vile ranks high in the medical profess
sion as a physician and surgeon and he IS
beloved by every man in camp for his in
terest in the welfare and health of the
men, and with kind word and pleasant
manner for everyone under his care, like
wise a favorite with the officers. Then
follows Capt. f. f. Goodrich, another
waterville man. He also has recently re-
turned from the war in Europe. Capt
Harry ". Sampson, rough and roguish
veteran Of many camps, now living in
Monson. was formerly member of the
hospital staff at the National Home. The
two Junior officers. Lieut.. Carl H. Wither-
ell Of Augusta and Lieut.. Geo. l.. Pratt
of Pennington. have enviable regulations
as successful practitioners.
Busy Adjutant Drake
Can't. F. E. Drake, adjutant. is on the
lob and his usual fund of knowledge Of
things military and valuable adjunct to
the colonies staff and Capt. Drake is
ably assisted by Sergt. Major F. E. Nc
Alary, who has long been a member of
the ruard and an efficient and loyal SOL
der. Through him must all orders of
the colonel and adjutant emanate and to
him must they come for much informa-
ton regarding the details of the daily
routine and orders Of the camp. He must
be familiar with every companys en-
listed strength, number of men detailed
for special duty and all changes as they
occur: in fact, a veritable information bu-
reau. besides sometimes being obliged to
he present on certain drills and maneu-
yers while In camp.
A Sense Of Duty
Some of the older members OF the
guard were questioned as to how they
were disposed to view the call to SER
vice and they invariably repeat that
although they are not crazy to get IN
ana Axht, they were here to prepare
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