Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-24
JEWISH WELFARE BOARD
Reformed sAruiea

Reformed Service.
Last Friday evening, due to the bad
state of the weather, but few men
took advantage of the Friday night
services at the Telfair Street Tenn
pie. Those who came, However, en-
joyed very interesting talk by Lieu
tenant Lipman, of Chicago. This
week, Mr.. Luchs will conduct the
services, and an officer will speak.
The j. w. b. representatives here
want 1t understood that without the
cooperation Of the men, these SER
vices are impossible, and without
these services, Reformed Jews would
have no opportunity for regular relig-
ious devotion. So, Reformed Jewish
men, make it a. point to attend these
services when you happen to be in
town Friday nights, and If you do
not happen to be in the city come
down especially for the services. The
hour has been set at what has APP
peared to be the most convenient
nine o'clock. However, IL the men
agree that 1t should be changed, the
representatives will be glad to CO.
operate with them in setting a time
suitable for all. The services are pri-
marily for the men, and we want to
see them show their appreciation Of
the Kindness of the congregation in
opening its building to their use. Nine
o'clock every Friday night
Orthodox Services.
The services both in the Bowl and
10 the Hospital are now a regular
thing. Until further notice, those in
the Bowl are at seven o'clock, and
those in the Hospital at half asst six
One of ,the regular Camp Hassans
holds each services, while Mr.. Cohen
has charge of those in the Hospital,
and Mr., Elkin of those In the Bowl.
Fast of Tisha Be-Ab.
On Wednesday evening, the repre-
sentatives of the Board co-operated
with the members of the Adath Jes
hurun Congregation in commemorate
ing the fast of Tisha Be-Ab. Over
hundred men in uniform were at these
services and they were very impress
sive. Memorial books were distrib-
uted among the men, and Mr.. Elkin
chanted from the Book of Lamenta-
tons
Weekly Dance.
Due to the fact that Tisha Be-Ab
fell on Wednesday, the regular dance
was postponed until Thursday night.
A large crowd of men was present,
and the young ladies of Augusta were
there to offer theLl welcome. These
dances occur every Wednesday night
and all men in uniform are cordially
invited to attend. There Is no admis
sion fee
Organization of Entertainers.
On Thursday evening, the represen-
tatives OF the Board succeeded In nre-
senting an entertainment at the Red
Cross rooms of the Base Hospital.
Several numbers from Joew's Mod
jeska Theater were secured through
the kindness of Mr. Miller, and Pri-
Yates Rosenblatt, Cob N and others,
furnished talent from the camp. We
hope to be able to present these en-
tentainments at regular intervals,
Mr.. Shapiro has charge + ais end Of
the work and any men who are tall
ented are cordially invited TO give in
their names In order that they may
be used for this kind of work. On
Thursday, July rs, we plan to give
another such affair at the Red Cross
building. All men are cordially in
VI ed to attend.
On Saturday evening an entertain
ment will be given at the J. w y.
Hail. 1853 Broad street. We wish to
call to the attention of the men that
the Hau is there to serve them and
that they are invited to spend their
leisure time while in the city there.
Any suggestions for the improvements
of the Hall or the Improvement OF the
elfare work in general will be
heartily appreciated by the members
of the Hancock Branch.
We have at our disposal supply
of stationery prayer books and Bibles
w-ich we win distribute to the men
at their request The Central Office
has allaoted us q great number OF
these articles, and the men are cor
daily invited to come to the office
and we will furnish them with what
they desire.
Sunday Night Social.
Despite the warm weather about us
on Sunday night, the soldiers man
aged to keep cool and forget the
unpleasant heat. A big program. was
arranged by the ], w. b. with the
assistance of the Augusta Branch.
There were many interesting and APP
pealing features about the progress:
Every one present played the part of
actor and audience at various times
during the performance.
Life was a predominant element
that prevailed within the four walls
of this Welfare building. Smiles APP
peared on the many faces of the sol
diers and civilians who crowded the
Hall and Hallway to their capacity.
The program was divided into two
parts with an unusual first part which
appealed immensely to the audience.
Ii is almost impossible to believe that
such first part OF program could
exist.
First Part Serving of chicken
Second Part - Musical numbers.
Community singing. in which every
one participated. was led by Private
Gross. There was plenty of spirit and
displa. ed in this number
of the program.
The professional talent was offered
as follows:
Private HurwitZ-SonS.
2 Private Hurwitz and Wallace q
Piano and Song
S.-Privates Amoto and Cafufl -
Italian string duet.
4.-The Popular Rockies - Klein,
Bach and Robinson ovelty sing
ing act.
Collins-Piano Solo
6.-Private Charles Schwartz-Nioltn
Solo.
Rosenblatt Violin Solo
S. Community singing -- Leader.
Gross-"A Bamby's Prayer at Twi.
light, There's Long, Lon Trail
IT'S a Long Way to Berlin
9.-"NIy Country 'Tis of Thee"