Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-18
CLINTON AFTERBCRY, NORWICH
 MAKES GOOD AT CAMP DEvENs


 At the citizens military training camp at Camp Devens, where 5000 students, representing all the New England states are receiving instructions in military ac- tiyities during August today (Friday) is Parents day for Connecticut.
 Having designated a day for each of the New England states, each governor has been invited to visit Camp Devens on the date assigned to his state. to review and address the entire c. M. T. C., when it was expected parents, relatives and friends from each state attend i1 large numbers. On these special days, there is a splendid opportunity of showing to those interested what the work at this camp has been, and what accomplish ments have been achieved. In every possible way visitors will be cordially re- l ceived and made comfortable, also nee l essary information will be given for 1 their convenience. Preceding and after i the review there will be carious kinds of i festivities, competitive drill or mass calesthenics.
 The c. M T. c. this year includes three courses, red, white and blue, all groups to work in a unit. For the first ten days, 1 the camp was divided into nine battal- ions, all receiving the same kind of in- struetiens, which briefly touched on tke l fundamentals common to all branches of
 the service. Later, there were four bat l talions of infantry, two battalions of field 1 artillery, one squadron of cavalry, and 1 a mixed battalion composed of an engin- l ger company and two signal companies in the various branches of service. Colonel George Williams is the camp commander. One of the most important
 features among this democratic organi- zation of young manhood from all walks I l1p sfo se f7f niy,1s GrA It-, -se the students who are there for one su- preme purpose-to serve themselves, their
 brothers and their country, must realize the value of their officers while in train- l ing, by showing their appreciation to
 shem and in every way respect their au- thority by obeying commands without hesitation. Discepline can only be ob- 1 tained by absolute obedience. The con ditions prevailing at this camp are ex-
 actly those which would be faced in any national emergency. One special purpose l is to develop character, to strengthen mental and physical fibre. That means gain in moral and spiritual strength, for the former two are elements of the latter and the latter is the man!
 Students are expected to assume re-
 sponsibility and carry it through After being taught to command themselves and think for themselves; then they are SC lected to command and lead othars, anG
 be able to have character that fellow
 students will recognize them as their su
 periors. Divine services comprise Prot
 estant Communion service, and the reg
 ular Sunday morning worship, also tht Roman Catholic mass, .he various chap
 lains officiating. These are held at tn,
 Visitors House chaptel and in Recre a
 tion hall.
 The camp Is of interest locally, sine
 Clinton Atterbury, second son of MT
 and Mrs. John c. Atterbury of Greene ville is included among those from Nor
 wich and vicinity at the c. M T. ( Following out his desire to become
 cavalryman, young Atterbury was mad a member of Company A, Seventh Bat talion, he with others having been give
 their mounts Monday of this week Tn first two weeks at camp were devote to rife practice.
 , While attending New London voea tional school, just prior to the closing C the spring term, Clinton Atterbury,
 member of the 1922 graduating cass, al so the class president, became enthuse l when hearing an army general relate t ] the members of this school the wonderft g opportunities for instructions at tn j. camp. This being his first year, youn
 Atterbury is taking the Red course. Sai 2 urday or eacn week inspection Is take }. of the general appearance, wearing al s parel, quarters, etc.
 e The first Saturday in camp he an n two others from his battalion of { e students, were selected from the ranl e as having the neatest appearance F.
 this they were taken to the commander !, office where they were informed the l. were to be runners for that and the fo l. lowing day, and to remain at the Visi # ors' House. This honor was a surprs as it was at first thought when taken ol = of the ranks, they were detailed for h F. (kitchen police.)
 The following Saturday, August l !. young Atterbury was the only one talk, s- from the ranks for neatness during i d spection, this time being placed in char l. of two runners, whose duties are to II if for different soldiers when their rel ;'' tives and friends arrive to visit them. D. All students are expected to wri
 home often. In recent letter from 4 |. terbury he expressed himself as hayi ,g wonderful time. He left Norwich An st ust 1st, in company with Raymo r Royce.
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