Trench and camp., 1919-01-16
324THF. B. MAKES
AFTER LONG TEN
AND MERRITT q
DR.. MacWilliams Rer p'
Memory of, RooseveI-
Visits Mas$c

The majority of the 324th +. g. b.,
which was stationed at Camp Frank
lin, have received discharges, and
have departed. This ends the history
of an outnt that certainly had the
toughest luck that could be wished
on one. First. lit was replacement,
then concentration here for about q
year, and then the crowning calamity
and then turn back. They had tough
history. but better days are coming.
Tony Coenen, the singer, who will
be remembered for his delightful
music he gave us from time to time.
has been one of the 63d to be trans y
feEred. He will go to the ordnance
post at Curtis bay. near Glenburney.
Sorry to say we shall not be able to-
hear Tony's voice from such a great
distance
Miss Cameron has just returned
from a pass. which carried her from
camp last Sunday. sThe whereabouts q
of Miss Cameron while on pass la not
she is back at her post, and we can
again patroniZe the Hostess House. -
CONSERVATION broke loose in the 4.
ranks of the 211th F s. B. when they e
received the startling news that at 4
Signal Battalion in Siberia For some j
inconceivable reason this outfit has
been led to believe that Siberia was
their destination, and this report Z
seemed to bear some weight, until
Friday. when the battalion was made
ready for rehabilitation
Mrs. Hardigan, the wife of a return
ed overseas officer. is,at present en-
Joying the hospitality of the Hostess
House. and will stay ON here for
short period.
The tower from which the picture of /
the division will be taken is now under
construction, and gaining great head
way. 1t is situated across from the
Liberty. and rising to a. height Of about
100 feet. From here the photographer
will see the division form a bust OF Il
Lafayette.
Some comment has been circulated
regarding the officers of the overseas
contingent who insist on wearing their
hats while in the Hostess House.. The
against their established custom being
violated, are happy to say that the
instances are few and far between. Let \
us all be careful while In the Hostess
not always US who are the leading
element there. Remember the ladies'.
Mr.. Haynes, editor in chief of this
paper, Trench and Camp, was called to
massachusetts, suddenly at the request
OF his mother. 1t is superhuous to say
that he will enjoy his trip, for not only
will be with his mother, whom he has &
not seen for many months.
There are very few soldiers who.
Wien they read the paper, realize that
work on this paper. which is not an easy
tlfing. Mr.. Haynes has done the work
conscientiously and admirably. and fully
deserves this respite. May he have q
wonderful time, say ALL
Soldiers always seem to be taking
chances Sometimes it's in eating mess.
sometimes in saluting an officer But
new chance has come up In the form Of
a raffie for an automobile which IL
being held in military shop The oar.
which is a high powered Cole, formerly
belonged to Col. Eby chief of stan,
who was transferred recently. Take 4
chance. boys, and take the girl for q
spin.
Sergt. Carnahan, the pianist of note.
or whom we have all heard. has re- s
covered from a long illness at the
Base Hospital, and has resumed his
duty as assistant in the ONCE Of the
camp surgeon. 1t is hoped that we
shall hear again soon the delightful
music that he can give.
Lieut.. Weber Donaldson of the 2I1th
r. 3. b, Co. B, has returned to this
posi- after a two-month stay at the 4
school for signal officers established
nfteen miles in the rear Of the Sd
Army Corps front line in France.
The lieutenant has many ANECDOTES OF
interest to relate and it seems that
the experience has been q woudrOus
benefit for him. His company IL glad
tnat so nne personality and 30 !,
thorough gentleman and soldier
should have had this opportunity.
Maj. Dilley, commander Of the 211th
+. 8. b., is at present recovering from
an attack of mumps which detained
him in the Base Hospital for brief
period. He will assist in the dis 4
charge plans as were outlined.
Gwyilm Miles, our -revered song
leader, was mighty pleased with the
way in which Nine. Powell, the stellar
violinist, congratulated him after his
rendition of Keep the Home Fires
Burning" at their concert at the
Liberty last week. twill well serve
to remind the dear chap OF the days
OF yore when he was one Of Ameri-
ho waAAn