Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02

sentation CT unusual stories peculiar to
the South and it's folk.
But with all this the evening would not
have been complete for the men with
out Miss Agnes Rowland, of whom they
had heard for week previous, who was
TO come and entertain with her recita-
tons. As she appeared upon the rostrum
she was greeted with hearty applause and
after waiting with perfect poise for the
applause TO subsde rendered o most en-
ioyable Sketch entitled. "A Sisterless
S ,reme The attention of the men was
remarkable and their interest and appre-
citation was evidenced by the sincere hand
clapping which followed. She cheerfully
appeared once more, this time with a
selection chuck full of humor, well ap
preciated by every fellow present, for
WHO there did not know that a young
lady likes to be saw out walking with a
soldier and sometimes she even likes to
be saw out with tWo!'
Finally Santa came out with his sack
slung over his shoulder and the spring
Of youth in his step as he pranced about
the stage. .keening time TO the tune OF
Jingle Bells played by the orchestra.
Old Dick Singer played Santa to perfec-
ton He asked how many fellows did
not have q SWee heart, and we are afraid
that the entertainers of the evening were
the cause of som unloyalty to the little
girl back home for very unusual num-
Der of hands Immediately went up;
Whoreupon Dick advised that they see to
getting one right away. You have only
good care of her, write her often and re-
turn to her the love she has shown you"
Through the generosity of a Chicagoan
wintering in Augusta and Mrs Harrison
and Mrs. Tinker, each fellow was able
TO receive a package Of candy and an
orange; and some received two; these be-
ing handed out with a cherry smile by
the young ladies who were present which
OF course added greatly to the gifts them
selves.
And as the men. filled by the beauti-
fullY-ligted Christmas tree. it was a joy
10 see the expressions of satisfaction and
gratitude, for to them Christmas day had
been one of good cheer a day filled with
the spirit of Christmas, the spirit of
Christ, our Master.
Secretary Whitney was active
Christmas afternoon in the athletic c
partment and was successful in runnit
off tive excellent bouts. John McPoln
Company ID, 10TH gave c. Cassidy, Com
pany NJ, 10th, a good battle. Gunboat
Smith, Company +, 10th. came out even
With y Russell Company l.. 10th. in a
other bouts which were enjoyed by an
enthusiastic audience of some $50 fell
lows.
Think of baseball game Christmas
day, with the weather we are now having.
too but that is what we had-a fast
same between Company, NJ. Motor Me-
chanics, and Company F, NJ. NJ. which
resulted in u victory by the former by the
score of four to one.
Company I, of the Motor Mechanics, has
not yet been defeated and win be glad
to take on a1ASs other team in camp. See
any of the secretaries at No. rs!
The religious work of the building has
taken a sudden squirt since the arrival
of Mr.. St. John and the personal work
done by the entire force during the. past
week has been encouraging. The men
are coming to take deeper interest in
spiritual things and our meetings are
well attended, the one of Sunday night
at which Mr., St. John spoke of NO
Camou1age,' was of intense interest to
the men. number of war rolls were
signed after the meeting and testaments
were given out
1t is with pleasure that we welcome to
our force Mr.. c. F. Heuck of Brook
haven, Miss, and Mr.. l.. f. Lunt of Will
Transport. Pa Mr.. Heuce leaves his
home city of which he was mayor and
has come to serve the enlisted men in
Camp Hancock to make life brighter and
more worth while living Both men are
attached to the building temporarily.
Building No IS has set as a slogan for
the New Year: Prepare to Live"
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