Evening journal., 1919-01-28

A. Gamble, Sgt. Louis Zebly, pvt. John
scurry. Sgt. Josiah F. Lyons. Cpl. Fred.
j. Morris. Pvt. ]. Rappaport, Harold NJ.
Layton, Pvt. r. Cummings, secretary.
! This committee on entertainment has
been mado permanent during the stay
OF the battalion In France. It's work
viii be to provide clean, wholesome on
tertainment for the boys.
The battalion chorus consisted OF
Sgt A. Spence, Co X: Sgt. ]. Birou-
ski, Go. X: sgt. J. Benson, Co. NJ: SGT
d. w. Laubach, Co. NJ; Col. J MeGov-
ern, Co. NJ; Cpl. e. Helblng. Co. NJ,
Cpl. n BIanchneld. Co. NJ; Cpl. A,
Casey, Co. X; Cpl. AL. Knight. Co. K:
Cpl Cats. Co l; Cpl j Roder, Co. /:
Cpl w. Carrlon. Co 1; Cpl. A. Colbert,
Co. /: Pvt. c. Lanniour, Co. I; Pvt NJ.
Monticello, Co. |; Pvt, r. Muzzacony,
Go. /; Pvt J. Dembs, Co. |: Pvt. A.
Briggs, Co. !; pvt T. Ropiano. Co. X;
PVT A Gervas. Co. X; Pvt A. Gamble,
Co X; Pvt w. Thompson. Co. X; pvt.
A. Brown, Co. X; Pvt. @. Madison, Co.
K; Pvt. II. Haley, Co NJ; PVT e. Jor-
dan, Co NJ; Pvt. Frank Baier. Co M;
Pvt. Harry Albert, Co. NJ; Pvt. Harry
Lyons, Co X.
The townspeople were invited TO the
entertainment and the entire popula-
tlon turned out In It's best bib and
tucker. Small detachments Of other
troops stationed In the town were also
invited and attended. Children, under
direction OF the schoolmaster, sang La
Marseilles.
After conclusion OF the entertain
ment the gifts were distributed. Here
surprise awaited the boys. Santa
Claus refused to do business by proxy
and appeared on the scene, heralded by
buglers and escorted by the reglmental
band The snow being too light for
sleighlng, Santa drove up In a cart with
old Dobbin in the shafts Santa Claus
was represented by Lieut. A. A Lowe
The men were marched past the piles
OF gifts, each man receiving a stocAlng
filled with goodies, a souvenir Of
France, & cigar. several packs OF cigar
cites, a cake OF chocolate, q calendar
and a piece OF homemade nut fudge.
The fudge was made by the ladies OF
the Salvation Army. stationed at Boucq
These good folks rendered much valu-
able assistance towards making the day
enjoyable. They also donated the trim
mings for the 35-foot Xmas tree.
Each company was issued sufficient
extra Christmas supplies TO give each
man one pound OF candy. one-half
pound Of nuts, one-quarter pound OF
dates, one-quarter Mound OF figs and
one-half pound Of grapes. Each. child :
in the town was presented with a'small
gift.
Those long suffering belngs-the COM
pany cooks-fOr days had been prepar- !
Ing the big eats. The manner In which !
the BOYS slowed the chow under their
belts showed how well 1t was appre-
clated. Following is the bill OF fare |
Cream Of tomato soup. celery. roast
turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, /
gravy, stewed tomatoes, peas, mince |
and pumpkin pie. cake, candy, grapes |
dates, nuts, coffee, cigars and cigar
cites. Some feed" declared the boys |
That the Christmas of the Third Bat 1
TALON of the Delaware Pioneers in the /
land of Lafayette, was a grand success,
was the unanimous verdict. We are also |
In the hope that Christmas,
1919, will be spent at home In the U. S.
A. The sentiments OF all were beauti-
fully expressed In the following poem.
with which Colonel Reed closed his ad-
dress!
There are many miles between US,
But In thought you're very near,
For our wishes span the distance,
With bridge OF Christmas cheer.
We will miss the home town doings,
But won't let ourselves get blue.
For next year wen all be merry,
Sharing Christmas Joys with you.