Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-22
WRIST WATCHES FOR
 BOYS FROM TAFTVILLE Were Presented by the Red Cross Last
 Week.
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 Fort Terry, Aug. 21.- The main thing of interest during the week was the annual general inspection of the island. This was inspected by Brig. General Hodges of the northeastern Atlantic division of the coast artillery. It included a thorough inspection of all the buildings. batteries, lights, towers, troops and camps. It was held during a heavy rain on Friday which beat down on the assembled troopers and soaked them to the skin. The Fifth company, which was on guard mount under Lieutenant Avery a s of :icer of the guard. were not inspected for equipment, but their camp and battery drills were inspected.
 This morning they underwent general inspection under Capt. William G. 'rarbox. It consisted of a thorough inspection of guns, equipment and tents. From now on these general in spection; of the com pany will be held every two weeks. A list of lacking quipment was taken and these Iren will be supplied as soon as possible
 Most all of the vaccinations seem to he taking, as bandaged arms may be geer about the company street. There are a few, though, who have no trace It all of taking. On Monday the whole outfit will report at the hospital for their second inoculation of typhoid. Although no pain is felt. the boys seem 10 dreal it. The suffering is more mental than physical. and this is prob Nbly the reason for it.
 The Taftville boys in the outfit re- eived wrist watches. given them by ihe Red Cross of Taftville. These were highly prized by the TaftviIle soldiers The watches were Ingersolrs s with illuminated dial and the back was engraved with "Taftville Ladies' Aux Hilary, A. R. C." and each one had an Identification number.
 A minstrel show is under way which will be given soon. It will contain only talent of the Fifth company and from present rehea1 sals it will be good Everything for it is in the able hands tf Sergeant Turner and Private Col lins It has not yet been decided how the proceeds will be used. but it is safe 10 say the company will have some dditional comfort with them.
 The special car which was antici- pated to run did not, and many Nor NFich people were disappointed, as we'll us the boys in camp; but there was quite a crowd of visitors who came down by auto and their presence was enjoyed ty all.
 It is hoped hat a special car will be :un next Sunday.
 The camp has had an addition of mess tent for the officers and garage lent for Cook Dydo's car. The re- servists' tents have also been moved and are now facing on the company street
 Capt William G. Tarbox received a
 
 which have been distributed among the boys. The name of the donor was not announced but can assure them Gelves that they will be enjoyed by all. The days are getting cooler and the .arly mornings are very cold
 The mascots are enjoying camp life and know their home as they are a1- lowed to visit the other camps but all ways return. They receive a great Heal of attention from the visitors but Bob has repeatedly shown a dislike for women, and in lowering his head for gets he is gentleman. But it might Be added that the women visitors are llso afraid of him.
 On Sunday services were held in the r. M. c. A. tent. Rev. Mir Goldie was The speaker Much credit must be Kiven MT. Goldi. for his services here Dn the island and for the benefit he will give the American soldiers in France. Through his tireless working he Service News made It's appearance Saturday afternoon. This paper will be published once a week and will contain the news of the combined camps. MT. Goldie expects to sail for France soon.