Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-31
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hearers with the impression that he is
in command Of the best company in the
camp and that he was proud to be in
command Of an organization where 10y
atty is the by-Word, and in closing thank
| ed the men, predicting great future for
all Of them.
The other speakers were Sergeant Guy
Gsrnett chairman Of the committee;
Sergeant William H Cameron, master OF
ceremonies; Sergeant Geo. L. Norwood
Sergeant Richard Putnam, Assistant
Mess Sergeant Mttenzwei and Assistant
| Cook Antonio Borello each speaker in
turn prsising the other for the success OF
the undertaking and expressing appre-
citation Of the cooperation given by the
officers and men.
After the speech-making the enter
tatument opened with Al Raymond, who
rendered several popular selections
which was greeted with an outburst Of
applause that was heard throughout the
camp.
The next on the bill was that ininit-
able Trio--Boch, Kline and Robinson
considered the best trio In camp and In
class by Themselves as entertainers.
Ellis Robinson, by request. rendered
George Beban's recital Of THE Sign OF
the Rose" This dramatic recitation, as
usual, received deserved appreciation.
One Of the hits was a monologue act
by Corporal Frank NJ. Smith of the Path
Company. He is one Of the best enter
taners who ever graced a stage and from
the start had the audience in roars Of
laughter. His mimicry was OF the type
which is usually played in the leading
theatres and he received an ovation
which lasted for over ten minutes. Fol-
an encore, he recited the famous fare
well speech Of General Pershing, before
leaving for over There "
Miss Mary Byers, one Of the guests,
rendered I'm Going to Follow the Boys "
accompanied at the piano by Miss Ear-
rydcle Davidson The song was cnthu-
siastlcally received and joined In the
chorus by all present. Miss Byers IS
blessed with a soprano voice that carries
sweetness with each note, and If ever she
follows the boys. she'll surely have some
crowd to look after.
Private Charles Swartz delighted the
/ crowd with a wonderful violin selection
which stamps him as an accomplished
musician.
The feature Of the program was the
Jag Quartet. from the Division Head
! quarters Band. Band Master Joseph
| Maria Leonard Joseph John Comes. and
David schwartz. arc in a class that
makes them Incompatible. They are
without a doubt tho best and most ac-
complished musicians that ever were
( gathered IN any camp. They had the au-
| dience Raging and jazzing. from the time
( the dinner began until after the enter
! tainment The harmony was perfect and
rendered in manner that kept the audi
ence spebouud the entire time they
piayed. Which was the entire evening
They certainly deserved the 1Faise which
was on eyeryonea lips The quartet was
selected by Bandmaster Maria from the
| Headquarters Band, which was loaned
/ I0r the occasion by Capt Stanley @
islanfnn who takes great pride in the
band and an ts activities
Among the guests present were the
I MISSES NanallHe Wilson. Myrtis Wilson.
/ son, sadie Allen Myrtle Davis. Eugenia
/ Cpnitn. Mary Byers. Mrs Mary Byers.
| Mrs. Davidson. Mrs. NcwhaH and Mrs.
4,r6wn OF Chieag9, Ills. Ton Sergeant