The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-07
ALEXANDRIA CHAM
Der OF COMMERCE
DESCRIBES CAMP
BEAURECARD

A0A o~oU>& -
During the next few days the Ma
tional Guard of this and our neigh.
boring states will most likely be en-.
training for Camp Beauregard, a.
that camp is fast nearing completion
and is ready now to receive troops.
This place where your boys will
Be trained and where they will live
Tor the next few months is delight
full spot and perhaps you would like
to know the pleasant conditions un-
der which your boys will live at
Camp Beauregard, Alexandra, La.
This beautiful spot was named after
the great Confederate Commander
and is situated five miles northeast
Of Alexandria in the pine woods,
section noted for its healthful con-
ditions and environments. The land
on which the camp itself is built con-
sists Of some fifteen hundred acres
Of rolling land with streams and
shade trees enough to make it invit-
ing. The stumps on this land have
al been cleared off. Drill grounds
have been provided on this site, and
for maneuvering purposes there has
been furnished to the Government
. tract Of $4,000 acres, in which
there is every possible kind Of coun-
try for boys to train-hills, valleys,
flats, streams, etc. -
In this pine woods country the air
b pure. The water is clear, spark
lign artesian, obtained from deep
wells on the site. Many springs and
clear running streams abound. Mos
4uitoes are unknown. The land is
we'll drained % that there il no fear
of walking waist deep in the mud
when the bugle calls for drill.
The Immense force Of Government
sngineers have made . wonderful
transformation in one short month.
A city 81 hundreds Of buildings has
iprung up = II BY magic. Build
k9s svsry1hsrs-mile Of them.
Duildinss for every purpose-mess
1alla, administration, quartermaster
storehopses, bath. Y. n. C. A., and
vhat not. The welfare of, the boys
= camp and their recreation during
Mle hours s being wen looked after. |
he =, II. c. A. have staff OF !
workers il the field and they are
erecting five large libraries, and Y. |
T. G. A. buildings. Here win Be
Jf0vlded every 4eaps Of .vholeaon |
zres win bel kkot4 athtskjc rfneS
iii be held from time to time.
& The pure artesian water is being
ped al ovefitle grounds faad eve1ty-t
hing j. being done to guard the
salth and sanitation Of theraupefs 4
4 The road from AlexahdfiS W
. .aes slr1s315S !.RI kles sgs-
~ Of the latest type when COM
leted.
In the city Of Alexandria Commit
Pes Of the CkazhbeT II Cbmnnesrce
I'D the War Recreation Board are
usy at work looking after the, vari-
us phases Of the soldiers lie. Rest
poms are being established Ill over
Ae city where the boys will be able
? congreeate for whslesouA9 rleas1l
re. An officers club has been es-
eblaheds The ladies' are working
p various entertainments for the
loys, in short, nothing is being left
lndone to welcome the boys to our
saty to make them feel just a much
I home - when they were in their
lAtive localities. Alexandra an
lreciates what the boys are giving
? for their country and tie citisens
{ the city win make their stay here i,
. pleasant ~ possible. Il
Another feature We are LOOKING +,
1ter il the accommodation Of Won !
I'D your friends who WIN come here !
? see your boys in camp. We areI
maintaining . hotel, room and boardI Z
xehange in our office 1t the CITY /
All, where By one can find ! pleas !
AZ location while visiting the city.
Ve urge you . call on m when vou