Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-05
LTITUDE FED AND
ENTERTAINED AT II
Thanksgiving Evening Was a
Memorable Occasion. Over
One Thousand Men Partici
pating.
BUILDING NO. TT.

Building Secretary-R. C. Dobson, St.
Louis, Mo.
-, Religious Secretary - William Berg,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Educational Secretary-Charles A.
LinebaCk, Carthage, Ind.
Business Secretary-W. E. Griffin
Augusta, Ga.
The men served by No. II now have a
real godmother, Mrs. Henry c, Tinker of
Augusta. and New York She was Sc
lected for this important office by an en-
thuSiaStc unanimous vote-on Thanksgiv-
ing evening. Three ceers and 'rah were
added as an extra expression of their
appreciation. The capacity of the build
ing was tested to it's utmost to accom-
MEDIATE the audience which assembled
Movies started at z o'clock, after which
Miss Baldwin, of Canada, entertained the
boys delightfully."- with vocal numbers. Re-
ligious work director, DR.. VIM. v Berg,
gave very stirring patriotic address,
using the Service Flag as his theme The
entire audience was then treated to but
ter and jelly sandwiches, chocolate cake
Mrs, Tinker. The jelly was the real
homemade article, like mother used to
make Over 1000 sandwiches, 1000
pieces Of cake and about 1000 cups Of
The coffee was made by Joe" of Co
A, Engineers. in manner that did much
to add to his fame as cook throughout
the camp. Co.'S A and are entitled to
thanks for the use of their coffee boilers
and truck. The boys of the section still
discuss the evening as one of the most
enjoyable they have spent in camp.
In the morning, special Thanksgiving
Houghton, chaplain of the 103rd Engi-
neers. A splendid musical program was
rendered by the old Third Regiment band
under the very efficient leadership of
Antonio del Campo. Rev. r. C. Dob
son. building secretary, delivered an ex-
cel}ent Thanksgiving address.
The French class had good attend
ance on Monday evening. At present
the Cortina records are being used, sup
plemented with leaflets Of the lssoen.
After the movies on Monday evening
impromptu entertainment of comedy and
song which was highly enjoya Bile.
Religious service on Wednesday even
ing was conducted by Rev. +. G. Miller,
of Columbia, Pa, who gave very help
full talk.
The men were greatly interested in the
government movies on Friday evening
and they have been a general topic Of
convrsation since.
Mrs. Dixie" Carroll was unable to be
with us on Saturday evening, much to
the disappointment of the men, as her
fame as an entertainer had preceded her.
mend clothes on Thursday afternoon,
and their work is much appreciated.
Clothes to be mended should be left be-
fore Thursday noon.
Lieut. Houghton conducted communion
services on Sunday morning at 8 o'clock,
About twenty five men were present,
Regimental services for the Engineers
were held at o'clock, at which DR..
Berg delivered an address. Battalion
services were held at 10 o'clock for the
Signal Corps and Military Police. DR..
DObson delivered the address,
There was a good attendance at the
song service on Sunday evening. DR..
Berg gave the men a talk based upon the
reading course for citizen soldiers re-
centyy issued by the government.
Program.
Wednesday, 7:30-Song service. Adj
dress by Rev. VIM. V. Berg. Subject:
1.-THE Spirit of Lafayette"
Thursday, 7:30-Movies.
Friday, 7:30-The Orpheus Four
Saturday. 7:30-C. A. Lineback. imper-
senator and humoriSt.
Sunday, 500 a. m, Communion; 900