The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-05-18
OFFICERS BUILDING
Here Are Some Good Things for the
Officers to Remember.

The Of1cers' building is located Just
east of the large Y. M. c. A. Audi
torium, on the Zone. 1t Is your build
ing; there is always a welcome for
you there and you are invited to take
possession. The officers are finding
this out and il is becoming more ana
more pleasant resort which ehables
you to become acquainted with the
officers of the entire camp, as well as
your own unit
One pool table and two billiard ta-
bles win be installed in the building
within the next few days. The use OF
these tables will be free to officers.
There will, of course, be some rules
for the use of the tables SO that there
will be no friction. But 1t is believed
that these will at once make the Off.
GERS building the most popular spot
in camp.
The two new tennis courts will be
in shape for use next week. Three
rackets have been received and a fur-
Their equipment of rackets and balls
in readiness. There will be no charge
for the Use of these courts for officers.
They are, of codrse, reserved exclus-
lively for the use of officers.
received last week. 1t was the gift
of the Stonewa1l Jackson Chapter OF
the United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy, of Kansas City, and is a gift
that is very highly appreciated. II
was used for the first time and dedi-
Gated on last Friday night at the con-
cert given by the B1yhne Concert
party. At the request of the donors,
the first piece played upon the piano
was the Star Spangled Banner and the
Officers will do we'll to remember
that there is a typewriter set aside for
their use at the Officers building. No
charge whatever is made. Simply ask
at the desk for the paper ana the use
Of the machine. All are welcome.
If you ever played horseshoes In
your Old home town, you will feel
right at home on the horseshoe
ground at the Officers building. Some
good games are being pulled eff. Elk.
perts of the infantry are invited to
come and show what they can do.
There is a challenge awaiting them.
Did you ever play chess? It is the
most scientific of all table games. II
you are not familiar with the game,
you now have the opportunity to learn.
You will be given rudimentary in
struction in the game at any time you
desire, at the Officers Y.
The athletic program at the OFF,
GERS Y. on Thursday night of last
week was a marked success. Wilson.
champion lightweight wrestler, won
the welterweight, who put UP q very
gamey defense. There was q good
attendance. Other. events of this ma
ture are promised for the near future.
The most delightful program which
has been held up to this time at the
Officers Y. was the one given last
Friday evening by the Blynne Concert
party. The young ladies of the COM
pany were greeted by an enthusiastic
group of officers and every moment
of the excellent program was thoroly
enjoyed. After the program. social
time was enjoyed. in which the Off
GERS joined in the singing. :
The aniy program at the officers
this week will be the moving pics
lures on Thursday night Every other
flight of the week will be devoted to
sc cial ACTIVITIES.
G. T. Brown, religious and bus'ness
secretary OF the officers z, spent
three days last week in Kansas City
| with old and particular friends.
Captain Foster. in charge of the
camp 1musements and activities, has
taken an active part in securing the
| tennis courts for the officers and get
ting grounds around about that build
| ing in shape. The cleaning of the
grounds, the planting of flowers and
shrubs and the laying of walks, are
making the place much more attrac-
| tive.