The Irish standard., 1918-03-02
Washington's Birthday
Observed at Camp Dodge
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listened to the wholesome thoughts
expressed during the evening" The
Fourth Degree Assembly is to be con-
graduated on the success achieved
at this unique celebration.
Another feature of Washington's
Day was the reception held in honor
of General Plummer at the Hostess
House. Informal in it's setting, it was
truly democratic. The Hostess House
under the auspices of the Y. w. G. A.
is one of the bright spots of camp life.
1t is home in every sense that the
word implies. There meals are served
cafeteria style from early morning till
10 p. M, when lights are officially ex-
tinguished There, too, family reun-
ions are held, folks are entertained
and Romeos meet their Juliets. 1t is
under excellent management, whose
only thought is the comfort and well
fare of all who seek it's hospitality.
Rooms, limited in number are provid-
ed for ladies who find it necessary to
remain over night in the reservation.
Not all who wish may enjoy this privi-
lege, it being reserved for those who
are compelled by necessity, such as
mothers having boys i'll at the base
hospital. During the past few weeks
two Catholic mothers have enjoyed
the pleasure of being able to attend
the bedside of their sick sons, who
have undergone veritable siege of
illness. For the information of those
who may want to enjoy this hospital
ity at some time, we will state that
the Hostess House is located directly
across the street from our main build
ing on Depot street.
SmiIeage Books Asked For.
During the past few weeks we have
been RECEIVING Smileage Books for the
use of of the boys. AS you know,
they are passports to the shows and
movies staged at the new Liberty
theater. The boys are always pleased
to get same, being another proof of
the interest taken in the men of our
National Army. The books indeed are
well named, as even on the mere pre-
sentation smile is invariably forth
coming. In letter received last week
from DR.. E. w. Buckley, St. Paul,
Mimi, Supreme Physician of the
Knights of Columbus, having Smil-
cage Book enclosed, it was suggested
that we make request for these
books. The worthy Doctor wrote: Il
believe request for Smileage Books
would meet with generous response"
On behalf of the boys we are glad to
make the request, and offer ourselves
as medium whereby these Smi,eage
Books may be distributed.
The boxing and wrestling tourna-
ment last Thursday evening - the
weekly attraction of the main building
drew an unusually large crowd.
Earl Caddock and Mike Gibbons were
the chief attractions, both being
in action. Sunday the usual seven
Masses were celebrated, the number
of COmmunions being one hundred
and fifty-seven. Sunday evening spe-
cial Lenten services were held, con-
sisting of Rosary, Sermon and Bene-
diction of the Most Blessed Sacra-
ment
We beg leave to acknowledge with
sincere gratitude the following dona-
lions in aid of the work here: w. C.
o. of Foresters, st. Ambrose Court,
Des Moines, SIS; Catholic Women's
War Relief, Merry, Iowa, $50; Daugh-
tiers of Isabella, Court st. Ann, Rock
Valley, Iowa, $50; H. E. Finn, Dumont,
Iowa, $3.50. We also acknowledge
with thanks equipment for Benedic-
ton received from the Catholic Wom-
ems War Relief, Perry, Iowa.
Fraternally yours in Christ,
PATRICK N. McDERMOTT.
95g K. of c. Post Chaplain,