Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11
ADVANTAGES OFFERED
 BY LOCAL COMPANIES.
Pay Has Been Increased and Men Are
 Promoted as Fast as Possible

With good sized company on the floor, the Fifth company, Coast artil- lery, he'd their regular drill on Fri day night. The evenings work con- sisted of infantry drill.
 It> is we'll for the young men of this city who are subject 10 draft to look into the opportunities that are af- forded in the coast artillery. But a short time is left in which to get in either of the companies, Fifth or Third. as word has been received from Wash ington that the first selections for the draft will probably start in a very short time now.
 By enlisting in the Fifth or Third company the young men of Norwich az serving two purposes. They are filling up the ranks of the companies which at the present time are not up to war strength and at the same time they are certain of being with com rades and fellow citizens during active service. Lastly. they are boosting the Rose of New England.
 The advantages offered young men who enlist in the National guard are very promising these days. The rate of pay has been increased and men are being promoted as fast as possible.
 The commanding officers of the Fifth and Third compapies. Coast artillery, of this city have received & communi- cation from Capt. F. l.. Dengler rela- tive to an examination for qualification with view to appointment as electri-
 
 engineer. master gunner. fireman and radio sergeant in the Connecticut Coast artillery. National guard. which will be held at the state armories at mencing on Monday, June 18th.
 This examination is open to any en- listed man of the Connecticut Coast artillery and also to civilians who may be specially qualified for these ap- pointments on account of being en- gagged in similar lines of work 8 matter of occupation.
 A civilian desiring to take this ex- animation must first undergo physi- cal examination equal to that pre- scribed for enlistment in the army or National guard, but in so doing or in taking the examination mentioned he Tn no manner obligates himself to en- list, that being a matter for his own decision after the results of the techni- cal examination are made known.
 Enlisted candidates will be reim- bursed by the state for actual expenses of travel and subsistence incident to the examination. but there is no pro- vision of law authorizing reimburse ment to civilian candidates in this in stance and they must meet expenses of travel to and from New London CT Bridgeport and of subsistence from their own funds.
 The following vacancies now exist in the Connecticut Coast artillery, the base pay in each instance being stated after each grade: 13 firemen, $30; assistant engineers, $45; master g*.p- nerS, $40: radio sergeantS $50: ? sergeants, second class, $36 This pay is allowed during federal service under call or draft of the presi- dent and does not include an outfit ting clothing allowance of S43.05, an annual replenishment clothing allow ance of S24.s0 quarters. subsistence, medical attendance and other proba ble and possible increases amounting to S10 monthly.
 All persons, enlisted or civilian, de- sfring to undergo examination for any of the above appointments will com municate with the undersigned, stating Gal examination desired, (b) experi- ence in civil life which would tend to fit them for the examination Co that thay have taken a physical examina- ton according to army standards, be- fore a surgeon of the army National guard or post surgeon authorized by he state to conduct physical examina- lions.
 The examinations will be written.
 The Fifth Co.,, will open a recruiting station this CMonday) evening in the rhayer building and will be open ev- | ny evening, Wednesday and Saturday l afternoons. Non commissioned officers | will be in charge and will cheerfully | live all information concerning the | Coast Artillery branch of the service. l The Fifth Co. wants to go away with i he company up to war strength with i 10 drafted men.