The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-24


 States the Twenty infantry has oc- cupied stations at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana; Camp Shelby, Mississippi. and Camp Benning, Georgia.
 The Twenty-ninth infantry was selected for the demonstration regiment for the training of officers for the infantry school at Camp Benning. All infantry officers of the army are required to graduate from this school. The regiment is used to demonstrate actual battle problems and it is considered because of this work the model infantry regiment of the entire service, living up in full~to the motto of the Twenty ninth, Risen With Increased Splendor''
 Many have an idea that the women ot the regular army think of nothing be- sides the frivolities of life. My two weeks stay at Camp Benning has shown me most forciby what very mistaken idea this is. There is, it's true, a great deal. of social life in an army post most delightful social life-and there should be, for army men and women are stationed at posts for such a short time it is necessary to embrace every opportu- nifty for making friends quickly. How ever, l have never seen a community or women more interested than the women of Camp Benn1fg in ministering wher- ever need is found.
 poet once wrote some clever lines about "Woman, in her hour of ease" but it was the concluding tribute to woman as ''ministering angei that made his verse immortal. A poet might find inspiration to pen an enconium to many a woman in this southern post, who gives her time unselfishly and constantly for others.
 Nearly every woman at Camp Ben ming has lived through the agony of suspense as her husband fought across the sea and took vital part in keep ing the home fires burning over here. All of the labor that common suffering called them to do was twice blessed for those who gave and those who re- ceived. It is said that statistics show that everywhere since the war; efforts have been redoubled in behalf of all worthy causes; that a permanent good has come out of the cataclysm of the most terrible war the world has ever known, and a certain selfishness that was perchance getting ingrained into the American fiber, has to large eX- tent been swept aside and the major ity of men and women will never again be satisfied with lives of ease, selfish ness or frivoity, for the habit of in- termingling the worthwhile things y.
 Certainly I have found this true among the army women of Camp Ben ming, for I have never before in two weeks time joined in so many welfare organizations.
 The army and navy relief which does most important work in provid- ing for the widows and orphans of sol- diers, has two chapters here, the Camp Benning chapter, of which Mrs. P. D. Malone is president. and the Twenty ninth Infantry chapter, of which Mrs Goodale is president
 Both chapters were working togeth- CT for play which is to be given for the benefit of the Army and NSvy Re- lief in few weeks under the direction of Lieutenant Wright, who rendere> valuable service during the war in di- recting entertainments among the sol dlers ln various camps. The best tal- ent of Camp Benning and Columbus will be included in the cast, and a rare treat is in store for all who witness the play and also the satisfaction of having aided a deserving cause
 A beautiful work is being accom- plished by the hospital auxiliary, which was recently organized at the home of Mrs. R. H. Pierson. Curtains and dainty china and tray covers are to be placed in the hospital by the auxiliary. The members will meet regularly to mend for the hospital and a committee each month will keep the patients provided with flowers and magazines and cheer them with visits and countless other acts of sweet thoughtfulness
 During war and when the trying after effects of war bring problems. the ''eter- nal feminine" remains eternal During war many a poor fellow reverently thanked God for the feminine touch on the fevered brow, the woman hand to bind the wounds. How much womanly sympathy will mean to the lonely soldier in the camp hospital some of them mere boys. so far away from home and friends.
 Miss Daughty, a sister-in-law of the late General Gorgas. Is leading in fine work among the enlisted men and their families. Useful little layettes for