The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-07
LESSON NO II
PLAYING THE GAME

Honor. 2. Making Good as a Soi-
 dier. 8. Nine Qualities of a Sol
 dier. 4. Getting Ready for the
 Camp. 3. First Days in Camp. 6.
 Cleanliness in Camp. 2. Your
 Health. s. Marching and Care of
 Feet. 9. Your Equipment and
 Arms. 10. Recreation in Camp.
 There is 8 gripping interest about the soldiers's life that makes a strong appeal to vigorous Americans. This is dOubly true in time of war when the soldier has a serious object in view and gives his whole mind to his new duties.
 You will find this interest growing as you advance. New scenes and as sociates will bring you a new point of view. You will be less wrapped up than you have been in many pure ly personal questions. You will cut loose from many of the petty de- tails which tend to smother mans individuality. You will devote more time to thinking.
 The healthy good fellowship of the camp also can not fail to stimulate you. Thousands of men drawn from all walks of life can not be thrown suddenly together without bringing to light many qualities previously un- known. You will probobly become better acquainted with yourself than you have ever been before.
 In order to get the most out of this new life you must devote yourself 10 it heart and soul A good start is half the battle in making your way in the Army Even if you are not now much interested in military affairs ii you are entering the service, not because of personal inclination, but solely because it is one of your obi gations as a citizen-you are going to become keenly interested after you once get into the swing and spirit of the Army. This will be true in at least ninety-nine cases out of every hundred. Recognize it now and play the game hard from the very start
 Your Monthly Pay
 While the men in the National Army are serving at the call of duty and not for money, nevertheless everyone will be paid more than enough to take care of all necessary expenses. These expenses are very slight. Clothing, food, and transportation are provided by the Government In addition, the private soldier receives S3O per mcnth while he is in the United States and S33 per month abroad; frst-class private, S33.OO at home and S366O abroad; corporal, s86.OO at home and SAO2O abroad: sergeant. S3S.OO at home and S44.OO abroad; first ser geant, S5l.OO at home and SGOOO for service abroad.
 A man may aIlot such portions of his pay as he desires for the support of his family or relatives. He may deposit his savings with any quarter master in sums of not less than Sj The quartermaster win furnish to each depositor a book giving record of his deposits. On the discharge Of a sol dier (but not before) the total amount of his deposits vii be entered on his final statement and will be paid to him on presentation of his deposit book.
 The rate of interest allowance is 4 per cent. This is one convenient meth os of saving money which many sol diers will desire to use. It is easier to save in the Army than it is in civil life.
 Saving money is not only good in itself but is a sign that you are con- .entrating your time and energy on your military duties; that you are .eally playing the game.
 The majority of men who join the National Army are old enough and rave sufficient good sense and self ontrol to conduct themselves proper v both on duty and off duty, without nscisl advice or supervision. How