Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-10
Band Now Fully Equipped with
instruments, and Concerts In
Order. Mess Sergeant and
Cocks Popular in Company.
Birthday kilograms

Cocks Popular in Company.
Birthday kilograms
Liut. Garrett, is back again, wearing
his usual happy smile,
The Band is setting furious pace
and from the present outlook, should
have no difficulty in landing the hon
ors, as best in the camp. The boys
all have their instruments and concerts
are in order, all hours Of the day. At
each concert they play to standing
room only and richly deserve the APP
plause showered on them.
Sunday, the Orchestra from the Band
rendered selections at the Y. M. c..
A. services. Did you notice the in
creased crowd?
The Band rendered a high class pro-
gram on July Fourth, and then para
ded around to Co. Streets, led by Capt.
Blanton.
Bugler Harsha, is at his best when
blowing" Mess Calls. Some of his
notes, sound as il his stomach asked to
be filled at once. lie has the Bugle un-
der control, and hyponotizes the Boys
in the Mess Hall, with remarkable rap
in, others come up on double quick
time.
Bill" WaddelI, shows conclusively
that he is the most versatile man in
the Co. besides being a cook of no
mean ability, he can also act as Supply
Sgt, for that is what he Is doing now,
filling in place of supply SCH, Clay,
The way he bawls the Boys out, make
them feel that they are at home,
At that Bill feels at home. with a
supply Of rifles, hammers, saws, on
hand.
Louis Loeb, the Ramp Known" is
at it again.
No sooner had we mentioned some
of his eccentric conduct, when he Of
fers us the position OF Personal Press
Agent. Later Louie, was observed
coming from the supply tent, and upon
inquiry at that bureau we were advis-
ed, that Louisa, was looking for a hat
to fit his "Swelled head" Such is the
fame Of Publicity
Top Sgt, Adams. is qualifying for a
position as Interpreter. After examin-
ing the Italian population of the CO.,
who applied for Courtesy Cards he
names, and we expect he will soon be
giving orders in Latin.
II any doubt exists, regarding Sgt.
Adams sense of Humor please call at
the orderly tent, and observe the fool
ish question sign that adorns the front
pole. 1t will convince you, that an
other mark Twain or one of his de-
ciples is amongst us.
p. s. His hours are from 6 30 a. m,
until 1880 p, m, line forms on the
right.
That Fourth Of July Dinner served by
Mess Sgt Rounds win be remembered
by the Boys for a long time Ii tended
to remind the boys of the kind mother
cooks. Everything from soup to nuts,
was served, and plentiful at that. Some
Mess Sgt, and some cooks in this out
fit, Oh boy! what luck to be in this
Co.
Corp. Herbert Harris, in company
with a former New York Newspaper
man were entel aimed by the Society
Editor of the Augusta Herald and
Corp. Harris felt so good, tina. he de-
sires to play a return engagement. Don't
forget the flowers and Candy Corp,
Wen chip in our bit. and mighty glad
of the opportunity to do so.
Hugh McRae the Buffalo, N. r.,
wonder, is wearing Sun Glasses, on
answer is simple enough, Hugh has
seen SO much Of the sunless Buffalo
days, that he has a hard time getting
accustomed to Sunny Augusta. At that
he looks real cute, and is very impress
siye in his brown "blinders."
The Headquarters Co. are the Cham
pion Candy Hounds Of the Camp. Ask
Shorty the Postmaster, he carries all
the Packages, and perhaps samples
some of the sweets. He well deserves
it, and no one begrudges Shorty" a
little sweets on the side.
Milton Fine, the Executive Manager
of the Personnel Office, celebrated hia
til. Birthday, and from the vast
amount OF kilograms received only one
really caugh Millions Eye, that which
called for a transfer of the Some Uncle
Sans collateral, from the Western
Union, to Millions side pockets, made
his face light up with the smile that
won't come off Not for some time
anyway, because we hear it was a
substantial amount, $50 for every year,
Gee it's great to be rich and have a
rich Dad" Eh. Milton?
Thos. Boyhen, the sphinx of Tent No.
3, is letting loose these days, and no
one in the tent seems to be able to
account for it. Put us wise Tom, is
she ablonde or brunette" Three cheers
for the Augusta Ladies, they sure have
magnetic powers, when they move 'Nom,
to a laxative stage.
II you value your life, and want an
opportunity of killing few Huns
Don't ask Private Ferd King. what be-
sides Ivory, Is skull proof King is
the very essence OF self-denial, on that
question.
Scandal Mott.
Top Sgt. Adams, went out Water
melon Hunting, and after getting away
with two, was pinched by the village
Constable, but broke away and ran
into Camp without even drawing a
second breath. and the best part Of
this episode, is that he devoured one
OF the melons, while on the run, and
brought Remnants Of the second In with