Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-12
BOYS AT
MILLS REAL VETS
OF RAINBOW UNIT
Members of 151St Machine
Gun Battalion Recipients of
Many CourtesieS = Conduct
of Men Is Splendid
BY RALPH SMITH.

CAMP MILLS. HAMPSTEAD, L. L.,
Oct. 11.-As has been remarked by diff
ferent persons from time to time, it
always is interesting to observe camp
life. The wigwam of the INDIAN, the
canvas hut of the gypsy never fail to
attract alike the wayfarer and the
student of human nature. 1t is Hum
mating to contrast the difference be-
tween these crude shelters and their in
habitants with urban and country life
as it may be seen today.
The army encampment here on the
plains of Hampstead. in the midst of
the most picturesque and unusual sur
roundings, is quadruply interesting. In
the first place, the circumstances that
explain the presence or this vast tented
city are extraordinary. Twenty-seven
thousand outstanding American male
adults are sheltered by the tents-men
from every section ana ~epresenting
every walk of life mobilized in one great
melting pot. to receive instruction in the
use of firearms and the modern methods
Of warfare.
1t is the presence here of the Rain
bow division that makes a visit to Long
Island so profitable.
The plains OF Hampstead are sur
rounded by the wealthiest and most
fashionable residential section in the
United States Many rich New Workers
have their summer. homes on Long
Island. Garden City is perhaps the most
exclusive community in the country.
1t harbors only palaces. 1t has no
stores, no business establishments, only
clubs and churches and homes. The
Garden City colony is composed of very
rich persons who sought 1t out as a
means of relief from the hustle, hustle
and excitement Of New York
But when America went to war and
it was suggested that Hampstead plains
afforded an excellent site for the
mobilization and training of troops, the
Garden City folks, in spirit of patriot
ism, gladly proffered the use of their
Fairgrounds to the government.
MANY COURTESIES SHOWN.
The people of Garden City have been
generous and kindly in their reception
and treatment of the soldiers. They
have shown courtesies that were not eX-
pected. The magnificent clubhouses and
golf links have been opened to the COM
sion, and the private homes and
churcres have been opened to the en-
listed men. Seemingly, 1t has been i'm
possible for the Garden City citizenship
to do enough for the soldier boys. The
olive drab uniform is welcome every
where. The cOurtesies and hospit9lities
that marked the first appearance of the
troops have been extended and enlarged
in many ways, which fact carries it's
own implication.
The nabobs of Garden City have been
impressed with the conduct and charac-
ter of the soldiers. Officers and privates
alike have not abused the hospitality
that has been shown. They have con-
Quoted themselves well. and they have
displayed a keen sense of appreciation.
1t is at least gratifying, whether it is
significant or not, that about SO per cent
of the Rainbow division is composed of
national guard troops from the south.
They have reflected credit upon them
selves individually and upon their states
collectively by the maner in which they
have conducted themselves.
The One Hundred and F'ifty-irst ma
chine gun battalion, which is made up OF
Georgians entirely, has been the recip
lent of every conceivable consideration
not alone from the residents of Garden
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