Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-31
Communications
HELP US-WE HELPED YOU

Fathers, mothers, brothers, SIS
tiers, friends and sweethearts III
Alexandria of former United States
soldiers. who served their country
oversee, do you remember WnaC
happened on September y, l9lI.
Your hearts were sad on that day.
That was the date Company y, rlts'
Virginia National Guard, lett AleSah-
dria for the training camp IN the
Southland, where they were TO re-
ceive instructions in the arts OF up
to-date warfare before embarKing
for military duties in France.
Not only were your hearts sad;
but the hearts of one hundred ana ID
forty-three enlisted men, commanded
by three officers, were also sad.
These lads marched with firm
steps and still firmer resolve 10
defend the United States OF Amer
lea from the dangers OF forel2h
foes who threatened the oeac OF the
entire world.
After spending many strenuous
months in the Southland, they were
sent to Hobokcn, n. J. They sailed
from that place, June 10, 1913. inc
trip over the Atlantic Ocean was
not a pleasant one, tpr tney WERE
packed in close quarters and were
liable to be attacked by German Suo7
marines at any moment ana ''i5ai
bodies thrown into the sea TO De de-
voured by sharks ana other hungry
fishes Of the ocean. 90
They arrived in France, June .,
1918. Did they perform Their dutles
we'll during their stay in FRANCE
Seven heroes killed and torty-tiVc
heroes wounded is an excellent an
swer to the question Every lao
proved their worth, and as military
body were decorated for many gal
LIANT deeds performed while. fight
ing on the battlefeilds and IN enc
trenches in France. A..
They left France for America May
10, 1919, and after a MOST. pleasant,
rived in Newport News, Virginia,
Nav 20. 1919. Everybody knows
what a grand welcome these heroes
received when they arrived III Alex
andria, May %, 1919.
Since their arrival home some OF
these lads have organized the Alex,
andria Machine Company. Ncompa1n!
an" Second Infantry, Virginia Na-
tional Guard,) and have secured the
use of Armory Hall Tor drlii ana
recreation purpose. Many improve
ments are necessary TO make At
mory Hall comfortable, and the
members of the company are now
giving Mardi Gras and telsta 10
Obtain money to install heating
plant and make other improvements
therein. :,
Monday evening there will be
given "Hallowe'en masked pau.
Those wearing the most ATTRACTIVE
costumes will receive prizes. Every
person is invited to try their luck to
capture a prize. 1t does not matter
whether you are fancy dancer,
plain dancer, or you can not dance a
step. There was once young man
who could only shake one foot when
hc tried to dance. "Why don't you
dance with both feet" he was ask
cd. One of my feet belongs to
church and is not allowed to dance"
he answered Be like the young man.
IF YOU can not dance with your
feet-dance with your hands-ev-
ervthing goes Halloween night III
the Armory.
There are eighteen handsome
booths, a Jazz band, refreshments
galore, and numerous entertaining
features to make you spend pleas
ant evening.
Help the Soldier Boys! They
helped you.
Let's see you among the throng
in the Armory before the closing
night, November 5.
A. l.. T.