Middletown transcript., 1919-02-01
liOoNrMuEp FROM FIRST PAaE)

With true lr16n spirit ne meotS dOVen
ture more than half way. He was with
the Third Battalion all the time it was
working near the front, travelling from
company to company. If transportation
was lacking with his pack on his back
he liked. Father Kelly was Chairman
of the Entertainment Committee, and
the smooth manner in which the pro-
gram moved was a reflection of the
spirit displayed in all his work.
Chaplain Harold Davis also addressed
to the men few words Of Xmas greet
ing and an appreciation Of the work Of
Chaplain Kelly. =
The entertainment committee was as
follows: Chaplain Joseph M. Kelly,
(Chairman), 1t. Bryon R. Foster, 1t.
Alexander J. Conlon, 1t. Robert D.
Simmons, 1t. D. B. Gallagher, 1t.
James P. Brown, 1t. Augustus A. Wick,
It. Allan A. Lowe, 1t. John R. Shultz,
SGT. E. T. W. Edsalle, Sgt. S. W.
Jackson, Cpl. Alfred Knight, Sgt. s.
Ableman, Mus. A. A. Stille. Pvt. Albert
A, Gamble, Sgt. Louis Zebly. Pvt. John
Scurry, Sgt. Josiah P. Lyons. Cpl. Fred
J. Morris, Pvt. j. Rappaport, Harold
M. Layton and Pvt. R. Cummings (Sec-
retary).
The Battalion Chorus consisted Of:
Sergeants A. Spence, Co. K; j. Birou-
ski, Co. K; j. Benson, Co. M; u. W.
Laubach Co. NJ. Corporals j. McGovern,
Co. M; E. Helbing, Co. M; R. BlAnch-
field, Co. M; A. Casey, Co. K; al
Knight, Co. l; Cpl. Cats, Co. III.
Roder, Co. I; w. Carton Co. 1; A. COL
bert, Co. l. Privates G. Lannieur, Co.
1: NJ. Monticello, Co. I; F. Muzzacony,
Go. III. Dennis, Co. 1; A. Briggs, Co.
IF. Eopiano, Co. K; A. Gervasi, Co.
K: A. Gamble, Co. K: ". Thompson.
Co: K. A. Brown, Co. K; G. Madison,
Co. K; F. Haley, Co. M; E. Jordon, Go.
M; Frank Baier, Co. M; Harry Albert,
Co. M; Harry Lyons, Co. K.
The townspeople were invited to the
Entertainment and the entire population
turned out in its best bid 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 entertainment
the gifts we've distributed. A surprise
awaited the boys. Santa Claus refused
to do business by proxy and appeared
on the scene, heralded by Buglers and
escorted by the regimental Band. The
snow being too light for sleighing Santa
drove up in a cart with old ''Dobbin"
in the shafts. Santa Claus was repre-
scented by 1t. A. A. Lowe.
The men were marched past the piles
Of gifts, each man receiving stocking
filled with goodies, asovenoir of France,
a cigar, several packs of cigarettes, q
cake of chocolate, calender, and q
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 Xmas supplies to give each man
one pound of candy, one-half pound OF
nuts, e-quarter pound Of dates, one
quarter pound Of figs and one.half
pound Of grapes.
Each child in the town was presented
with small gift.
Those long suffering beings, the COM
pany cooks, for days had been prepac-
ing the big eats. The manner in which
the boys slowed the chow under their
belts showed how we'll it was appreci.
ated. 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.
The following boys are from Middle.
town and vicinity. 1t. D. B. Gallagher
Sgts. Benjamin c. Denny and Robert
C. Heller; Corps. Davis E.. Manlove,
Horace v. Whitlock; Fred Baker Jr.
and Charles H. Beck. Privates Lewis
Baker, Clarence Lohee, John Manning,
Harry Morris, Irwin Nabb, Grover C.
Tucker and John H. Savin. All were
formerly Of Company ''E' LIST Della.
ware Infantry, now Company *" 59th
Pioneer Infantry.
That the Christmas of the Third
Battalion of the Delaware Pioneers in
the land Of Lafayette was a grand
success was the unanimous verdict. We
are also unanimous in the hope that
Christmas 1919 will be spent at home
in the U. S. A. The sentiments of all
were beautifully expressed in the fol.
lowing poem with which Colonel Reed
closed his address.
''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 hometown doings,
But won't let ourselves get blue;
For next year We'll all be merry
Sharing Christmas joys with YOU"
STATE AND PENINSULA
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