Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12
CASUAL Ties
BY w. Fl. Hendrix

After all, there's some satisfaction in
being assigned to casual company; it
eliminates the uncertainty as to whether
another transfer is coming soon-one
knows that it is coming, and keeps in d
state of preparedness.
Sergt. A. " Sheffield, of the Second
third battalion second regiment, is again
inspector extraordinary of all light, heat
and plumbing in his respective area.
Corporal Roy w. Wyker, of the Second
Caual, announces that he has accepted a
transfer to Rock Island, Ill Priavate w.
c. Ryan will accompany him as a party
of one from the same outfit.
Private II. l. Wynne, late of the Third
Casual, has departed to his new assign
ment somewhere in Maryland, much to
the regret of circle of friends extend
ing from one end of camp to the other.
Sergt Clyde b. Dempster, First Casual
perCipitated a riot of excitement in ranks
last Friday by being present, completely
dressed, at reveille.
Sergt Dusty" Bowers. First Casual,
formerly attached to the Third Regiment,
was observed by the staff sIeuth making
his regular round of the canteens Friday
morning, which led onlookers to wonder
who the victim is this time.
No, Christabel-the great, rushing, ex-
cited crowd at the Third Casual mess
alarm; it was grand rush by the men
and commissioned officers who were
volunteering for guard duty.
Corporal r. H LIE eros. of the First
Company transferred last week to point
in Maryland, sends back remembrances
to his friends here-about seven eighths
of the old men. LIE eros is one he
first " har
irving early in March from Camp Dodge,
Iowa.
Sergt. Thomas Egan, First Casual,
former first sergeant of old Co. r, Second
Regiment, is again busy down near his
old company area. He is now general
issimo of new outfit of rockies and de-
clares he's having a great time"
Private Herbert o. Fishback, Jr, hail
ing from the land of the setting sun,
In the Casual Companies last week. He
is attached to the Twenty fifth p. 0. d.
Co.. and was farmerly in Provost Co. T.
senor-beg pardon, Private-Stephen
Lando, another Californian, is trying to
copyright his latest book of instruction
| Guide for Kitchen Police" to be brought
out on the goth by Washum &, Scrublm
Lib. The author gives in this latest re-
vised publication the benefit of long ex-
perlence. The reviewers predict instan-
taheous success for the work.
Sergt. r. W. Rosecrans mostly of the
personnel office, who is attached to one
OF the Casual Companies, is stin MAX
ing noise like gold mine to the photo
graph galleries. Naturally, the photog-
raphers are strong for cheyrons; such
excellent trade stimulants.
Mess Sergent Eugene J. Benson, than
whom there is no better dispenser of food
IN all or Camp Hancock, is now caterer
at the Second Company, Sixth Battalion
For almost half a year his service, both
at camp Dodge and at Camp Hancock
has left pleasant recollection and q
helthy stomch with many hundreds of his
clients. Our Gene" is on the job as
strong as ever decoration and all, in his
new location.
Sergt. Geo. B. ("Micky'3 Brunton, un-
til recently supply sergeant of Co. O, and
later attached to the First Company, has
been lassoed by his former commander
and is again keeper of the keys near his
old company area. He now watches over
tedestinies and deeds of a new bunch of
prospective soldiers
SECOND ORDNANCE TEAM
WILL MEET AUGUSTA NINE
Games called at P. M. at Warren
Park, City, Wednesday June IL.
Those who would care to see "a fast
game may well profit by such game.
Men of the Ordnance are classed as
Al players. and you may expect >