Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-07-03
JEWISH WELFARE BOARD

The regular weekly Camp services were
held last Friday night, and were Wen
attended. The prayers were conducted by
Private Margulies. and Lieutenant Lee
vine delivered the sermon. His sub
ject was 1.-THE Duties OF the Jews in the
Army" After the services. refreshments
were served by some Of the ladies Of Au-
gusta, notably Mrs. Fuerth and Mrs.
Tunkle, All the men enjoyed the SER
vices, etc, immensely.
This week, services win be conducted
by the regular Camp Cantor, and Lieu
tenant Lipman will speak. There will
be the refreshments this week and re-
gularly hereafter The place is the same
as last wee; in the Powl Of the New Re-
servoir at the East end Of Pennsylvania
Avenue, northeast Of Y. NJ Q. A. rs.
Don'ta forget the place, as there was u
slight misunderstanding last week. The
ent for the men. Hereafter It Is 700
time Is changed to make it more convent
instead OF 1880 Don't forget this.
Through the kindness Of Mr.. Atherhalt,
services we're conducted last week in the
Red Cross rooms at the Hospital for
the men confined there. Lieutenant Lip
man and Cantor Melamed conducted the
services very successfully, and practi-
cally all the men in the Hospital who
were in condition TO be there attended.
We are going to have even better ser
vices this week, and each week hereaf-
ter, II possible. Private Henry Marsh
win conduct the service this week, and
lit is certain that they will he well worth
while. Captain Blatt of the Medical
Corps Will speak. and he has always
something interesting TO tell the men.
AT the Telfair Street Temple, services
were again conducted as usual. Pri-'
vate Abraham Ranen gave a short talk.
Services will be conducted as usual this
week at nine o'clock Mr. Max Cohen
viii have something of interest to tell the
civilians and the soldiers present. We
desire large attendance Of the men in
uniform.
Rabbi David Marx. one OF the leading
orators of the South, has kindly consent
ed TO address the men at Camp Han
cock on Wednesday, July 10, in Y. NJ c.
a. I6 We have just received a com
munication from Or. Marx, telling us
that his subject will be THE Challenge
and the Answer" Dr. Marx has travel
led throughout all the Camps OF the
South, and the welcome afforded him at
every place has been of the best We
| look for an unusually large attendance
| at this address. The Board has also
made provisions for a musical entertain
ment in conjunction with DR. Marx lee
ture, and a hearty welcome win be 3c-
cord@. all who attend
The Wednesday night affair came Off
| very successfully again last week. About
| four hundred soldiers were present dur
| ing the evening. and many OF them were
! introduced to number of the people of
the city, and invited to their homes. This
week the dance will be held rs usual BE
sure to be there, as next week, there VIII
| be no Wednesday night entertainment,
due TO Dr. Marx address being scheduled
! for that night.
| The entertainment given under the
auspices of the Je' ,sh Welfare Board at
\. NJ. c, A, 10 afforded an immense
crowd of the men good nights fun. The
| Board plans to give these entertainments
at the various Y. M. G. A. buildings at
regular intervals for the entertainment
| OF the men. We have fine lot Of
talent at our disposal, but we are always
ready and DESTROYS Of accepting more
men. Simply speak to the Representa-
| tive and he will see to 1t that something
| is found for you to do,
| Saturday evening thore will be get
| together meeting of the men at the We'll
| fare Hall at 1853 Broad Street. We are
planning remodelng the Hall to better
suit the necessities demanded by the in
creased number OF the men Of Jewish
| faith In the Camp. We appreciate the
suggestions Of the men in respect to our
| work, and we are always open to ac-
Don't hesitate to call for the stationary
| of the Board which can be found in the
various Y. NJ c. A. buildings in this
Camp. We always haze a large supply
in the office, and Will be given out at
| your request. The Board has provided
| us with Bibles, Prayer Books, and pamph-
| let's OF Jewish interest, and they are
| yours for the asking.
| Although there are yet the ten weeks
| TO the High Holydavs the Representa-
made to organize services for the men
| who will be here. The Representatives,
| therefore, desire that all men who can
sing and would be willing to sing in
choir should report to Mr., Choen, who will
| be in charge AS soon as MIR. Choen can
get the names, he will call a meeting
OF the men, and active preparations viii
| be begun.