Phoenix tribune., 1919-08-16


the organization.
Three ambulances, two busses and !
dozen cars owned by members are
used in the transportation service
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, a mem
Der of the National League, donted
three majors for the use of the Hay
ward Unit. Every day the trim kahSi
cclored ambulances may be seen
standing in front of hospital entranc-
es, ready for load of convalescents
to be taken to the races at Sheephead
ol Jamaica, to a baseball game at the
Polo grounds, or on a seeing New
York tour"
Chinatown, the Ghetto, Wall street,
Riverside Drive and Coney Island are
interesting sights for the boy who
has never before crossed the Mason
Dixon Line. There is no form of rec
restion that the colored boy enjoys
more than to see the largest city in
the world, and to have it's wonders
pointed out to him. Debarkation Hos
p;tal No. 5, Polytechnic and the Mes
siah Home for Shell Shocked men,
contribute hundreds of soldiers week
II to these trips. Officials of the
hospitals are pleased with the ar
rangments as an aid to speedy con-
valescence; they declare that with
new thoughts to occupy the minds of
the patients, their work is greatly fa-
cilitated. Also they are secure in the
knowledge that their charges will
lave excellent care while enjoying the
outing, that they will be brought back
on time, and that there is no danger
oe mishaps
The Hayward Unit maintains head
quarters at No 200 West 139 ST.
Comfortable rest rooms for reading,
writing and relaxation are provided.
anG a fine piano. playerpiano and Vic
trola are placed at the disposal of Wis
iting soldiers.
Sunday picnics in the country are
| popular features of the work of the
Unit, as are minstrel shows, parades
and carnivals. But the greatest loon
OF all is an opportunity for self ex-
preston in music, the colored race
might as well be deprived of food as
OF its little gatherings for singing and
playing musical instruments. Among
those who have been entertained at
! tie club house are members of the
SGsth Colored Regiment. commanded
| by Col "Bill" Hayward, which won
such lasting place in the hearts of
Americans by its gallant deeds in
France, and no little fame as the
originators of ''jazz" music.
A. Missourian, en- route for a ball
game. said recently: Down South, we
thought New Workers were cold, in
different folks, and that we'd just
have to wait in misery for our dis
charges and a chance to get back
home. I'll say the women of the Hay
ward Unit have been pretty nice to
u, and when l get down home I'm go.
ing to tell them all about the good
tines we've had. The follows didn't
e1rect anything like this, and they're
having the time of their lives. Why,
New York folks are just like home
folks, after ALL"
The activities of the motor corps
arc not confihed to military opera
tons, however. Civilian hospitals, or
pllanages and Old Folks homes come
in for their just share of relief work.
Old men and women, friendless and
dispirited, are gladdened by motor
ride to and from church on Sundays.
The Lincoln Home for Old Folks
(colored) sends many to church
through the efforts of the league
-Four thousand orphans were recent
II entertained at an amusement park
rear the city; the day including the
free distribution of ice cream, candy
and cakes.
The upkeep of motors and ambu-
\ lsnces, the distribution Of delicacies
and numerous small expenses are met
by special contribution. Even the
smallest amount of money can be
stretched to bring happy hours to
sufferers, and the motor corps will
be grateful for any sum, however mod
est. Imagine your own plight were
you a helpless invalid. confined to the
sick room during all the glorious days
Of the summer. How wonderful it.
would be to be able, through the cour-
tcsy of generous donors and the ef-
forts of the Hayward Unit to drive
through, the country, weekly, enjoy
ing the sight, sound and fragrance OF
natures beauty.
The motor corps, has proven its
\ wcrth. Captain Leayille is rewarded
II hv tho abiIifv IN InoL ba oh ~,