Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-24

SCHOOL LAYS
LIVE PLANS
Snappy Athletic Outfit Under
Way-Lieut. MiIIman Athletic
0ffiCeCr-CoI. Lee and All
Other Officers Back of the
Movement. Talent in School
Plentiful. League TO be Form
ed. Entertainments to be
Staged Regularly
ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON
WITH PROFESSIONALS

This being the age of the specialists
1t seems high time that we the Ma
chine Gun Specialists should burst in
to print For we do things too. But
the things we have done will be small
compared to the things we are going
to do. For our "gunners" have the
sights on the bulls eye and they are
hard hitters.
There is an old saying that Large
bodies move slow"-but watch your
step when you get them going.
Plans are being laid for one Of the
snappiegt athletic outfits in camp.
Lieut.. A. A. Mflman has been APP
pointed as athletic and entertaining Of
ficer.
The work of rounding up and polish
ing of squads for baseball, boxing and
wrestling has already commenced, aTG
by next week we believe we will have
some challenges ready in each of these
lines.
Talent is plentiful in the school, con-
sequently we are under the impression
that we can deliver the goods wrapped
in action and tied up with class.
Col. G. NJ. Lee, Our Old Man" Is
back on the movement heart and soul,
as are all our other officers. Where
they lead we viii follow Therefore the
new offensive is about to open.
Baseball,
The school is organizing a team
from each company. Players who
show form will be taken on the "Var-
sity' or the team which will represent
the school If other such teams can be
organized throughout the camp league
win be formed. and the standing OF
these teams reported each week in
Trench and Camp.
Lieut. A. A. Millman, our entertain
ment officer. has already achieved
something big for the boys.
Paramount among the entertainments
which have been given at Camp Han
cock stands the Love Keith show, pre-
scented Saturday afternoon a week ago
at y. NJ. c, A. No. n.
Seldom, If ever before have these
two nation wide circuits Joined hands.
However, In order that the soldiers
might have the best that the land ar
fords stars from both organizations
played the Saturday show.
Being large stakeholder in the
Leow Theatrical Company Lieut. Mill
man was enabled 20 arrange for the
talent from both circuits to be brought
to Hancock.
No small amount Of credit is due the
managers of the local playhouses for
sending their shows to the camp Also
we wish to express our appreciation for
the patriotic spirit by the players who
Inconvenience themselves to put on
the show.
sam Freed. mess sergeant Of the s1th
Service Company, acting in the capac-
ity Of stage molager, mas as COM
Portable as duck Il water For Sam,
prior to his enlistment, EaS in the
show business, and s~9cd well up in the
profession.
In lieu of programs. Lieutenant Mill
man announced each act In its turn.
Woodrow Wilson, who is a perfect
double for the president, afforded one
Of the thrills Of the show Tempered
with hard sense. his speech contained
a laugh in every line.
Coaxing music from a banjo and
violin, those two boys from Harmony
Land brought forth storm of APP
piause. Theirs was good music with
lot Of jazz as dressing.
Florette, the girl whose Seven
wardrobe trunks became lost enroute''
offered a double sensation. One Of
which came as she completely dislocat-
ed her neck. This feat medical science
declares to be impossible This act
was not done from hands on hips in
four counts"
Cahill and Romaine offered q spicy
NUMBER. lHeY were long on the laughs
and cracked some new ones Their
singing was good. Romano and Top
Sergean; Robert Fitzgerald mess in
spector of the Specialists School, were
formerly partners AS the Romano
and Company, black face comedians,
they toured the big cities of this coun-
try and Canada. playing the big time
circuits.
The Gates and Finley team put over
some snappy dialogue. The act con-
tanned song, dance, a laugh and
tear.
la Plircia Troupe did a bit Of nice
foot work in their Spanish dances. The
junior member, age years, closed with
a miniature handspring
Miss Florence Gladiola, finished ar
fist. sang songs. She possesses
fresh, bell-like voice. Her humming
was something to be remembered
Melting the whole together it was an
extremely enjoyable afternoon. This
however, is but beginning. Shows
of this character have been arranged
for every Saturday afternoon.