Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-13
NORWICH PEOPLE COULD
 NOT MAKE BOAT
And So the Fifth Company Boys Were
 Disappointed on Sunday.
Especial to The Bulletin.)

Fifth CO, c. A. C., c. N. J., Fort
 Terry, N. Y. Aug. 12. 1917.-The Fifth
 company were all vaccinated and in
 oculated Thursday. Each man re-
 ceived smallpox serum in his left arm
 and typhoid in his right. The inocula-
 ton took place immediately after din- ner at the hospital. Several of the
 boys fairted and even the strongest supposed to take guard mount. but owing to the inoculation this was postponed. They were given 24-hour rest and were not allowed to leave the only a few that felt like going any where other than bed. The camp was unusually quiet and all went to bed early. In the morning there was no roll call and mess was not called until
 Thursday was a strenuous day for everybody. Dress parade was held at o'clock, and on returning they were caught in a heavy shower and were soaked through. On arriving in camp orders were received to clean rifles and fall in for gun drill, which lasted till noon. During the night a heavy storm came up and several of the guy ropes broke. In passing through the company street you see the soldier boys passing to and fro with sober faces and hold ing on to their right arms. The left arm, which has smallpox. does not bother but the right swells and grows
 
 arms the boys are all in good health and are enjoying the army life.
 A Y. NJ. c. A. tent has been erected for the use of the guardsmen at the east end of the island It will be equipped with piano, Victrola. writ ing tables. stationery and magazines. On Sundays church services will be held and during the week lectures on French classes will be held. Rev. Mir Goidie, who hae been in charge of Y. NJ C. A. work here, has been trans ferred and sails for France within a short time. In France he will conduct the same kind of work. Rev. Mir. Goldie is a former Norwich pastor and the boys of the Fifth company regret to have him leave.
 It is reported around Norwich that the soldiers are getting nothing to eat 1T very little. Of course, they are on regular army rations and these do not provide for several course dinners, but the food is very nourishi1g and each man receives a full meal each time.
 After the return of the rejections the commander has received several letters applying for rejection on ac- count of dependents. No more neot apply, as things have gone so far that it is impossible for the commander to grant any more, as the time for such applications has passed.
 The comfort ba gs were received and distributed Friday morning and it is needless to say that they were greatly a appreciated by the boys. They seemed to contain everything that was needed. The whole company unanimously voted to send 2 vote of thanks to the kind hearted women of the Woman's Relief corps of Sedswick post.
 Bob" the mascot, seems to be enjoying camp life and the chief item on his bill of fare is socks off the tent ropes, and when he is unable to get these delicacies he devotes his appe- tite to cigarette butts, hat cords, pa pers and tobacco in any form with equal relish. These are of his own choosing and he prefers them to the natural food.
 During the week there has been an a addition to the mascot corps, the boys having received beagle pup from & donor who is unknown. Bob" has developed a distinct dislike for the new member and goes at him every time he gets a chance. The pup. Terry, in at his savage thrusts.
 First Cook Homer Fraser and As sistants Dydo and Goyette gre turning out good eats and plenty of them. | canteloupe, steak. potatoes brown | gravy, beets. bread and iced tea. It l was an excellent dinner and was en- | joyed by all. island picked Up a baseball team and | played the hospital corps on Sunday | afternoon l
 A large number of visitors were ex- l pected at the camp Sunday. as it was !; bought that there would he a special l car leaving Norwich early in the i to connect with the 7.15 boat | for the island, but to the soldiers dis | appointment when the boat doclled it | was learned that the car had not been | run. A few visitors who either by 1 spending the night in New London or i going by auto were received bringing 1 with them cake and pastry which camp | rations do not include.
 Friday night at o'clock the com i pany mounted guard under Sergeants | was officer of the guard which went | on Thursday night. Captain Tarbox | was on duty because he was not inocu- | lated with the rest of the company.
 Gun inspection was to have been | held Friday, but this was also de- | layed owing to the inoculation.
 canteen has been opened at the i eastern end of the island which makes | it more convenient for the soldiers to | make their, small purchases such as has been erected for Quarterma ster | Sergeant Gregson, where he can keep his surplus issues. Mechanic Clark | has opened a barber shop in his tent and here he cuts ''Zips." All that is required to cut these is a pair of clip 1 pers, the style being "a la prison'' but l it is very comfortable during the hot | weather.
 A few passes are being granted. but the longest time on any pass given is much prized by the boys. Passes for the island may be gotten by having Ihe soldier who is to be visited see the commanding officer and giving the name of the visitors a week in ad- lieutenant colonel and he will grant |