New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-04


| - outskirts Of Washington.
y.sal interest md epochal in its character.
This camp is not the expression of fad
| -orsmsre temporary diversion OF society 1t
| has the approval and Endorsement of the Pres
dent Of the United States, by whom it was
io-nslly opened with appropriate ceremonies,
ard il is foste-ed and supported by the army,
,be navy and the Red Cross and is patronized
BY the wives and daughters of the most prom
irert people in Official and social circles
Devoid Of frvolty and amusement features,
4 is simply a serious training school to de-
ve,op in the women who take all or part OF
is course higher conception of the duty of
women 10 their native land and 70 ft them for
usefulness Of a practical type in the event of
wa
On lis roster are names that recall deeds OF
yalor and courage on land and sea, for there
are many daughters Of army and naval heroes
CT the country. who are determined to live up
TO their family traditions, and scores of 9TH
c-., women of high standing, Of wealth and in
Auence. who have realized that their presence
and actual service in this project strengthen
its appeal TO others, as well as giving to them
selves an opportunity to develop their latent
talents along lines Of women's preparedness
iol the best kind Of citizenship in peace or war.
HRS. Lansing. wife of the Secretary of State,
shs-cs tent with Mrs Ceorg. Barnett, wife
o. the commandant Of the Washington Navy
Yard Mrs. Dewey, wife Of the admiral, goes
o. for mornings at the camp quite frequently.
= -. - &
Stsf Of the War Department, managed to per-
io-n regular camp service as well as to be the
press censor. Other ladies serve honorary
eommandants.
All students must be American born. be
eighteen years Of age or over, and it is obliga-
tory to present physicians certificate attest
M TO their physical fitness to take this course.
Personal baggage at the camp is limited TO
suitcase and handbag and no valuables are
allowed They 90 blithely to war at the ma
tonal service camp with suitcases, and are
mustered out two weeks later, seasoned reg
ulsrs." with heavy coats Of sunburn, countless
irscklos and coavalescently blistered feet, but
with a fine enthusiasm for a future service and
serious appreciation of the training they
have received As one girl summed up her
iortnight's experience:
we have learned many worthwhile things
we never knew before, and if we have learned
nothing else of importance we have learned
what Not 70 Do. And then, too" she added
with rueful smile, I'VE have had lot Of con-
csit taken out OF US, for we have learned to
obey orders. stand criticism and do without
things we always thought we had to have
This camp for women was established by
the Womans Section Of the Navy League,
through the cooperation of the War Depart
ment and the Red Cross, for the sole purpose
OF preparing women for the sort Of work to
which they would be called in the event of
war or national calamity. The purpose never
was 10 recruit women TO fill the parts now
played by men in the game of war or to pre-
pare them 70 FIJI the gaps in various peaceful
industries that might be depleted by the call
ing Of men into military service, but its OBJ
Jet was 20 make women do more efficiently
the work which they have always done in war
time, particularly drilling them in their aid to
hospital work along the most modern scien-
thc lines. Therefore, the visitor will find no
rife range at the camp, nor will he see the
students going through any military tactics
that call for the use Of firearms.