Evening journal., 1922-08-02
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the effect or his shot and the ac-
curacy OF his aim.
Actual battle front activities were
participated in by the members OF
the heavy gun battalion this morn
ing. when World War operations
were demonstrated by the use OF 75
mlllimeter guns. the French 75's
which were used IN the American
attacks on German lines on the
western front. This was the hrst
demonstration Of this gun by the
Delaware troops ana was said 20 be
highly satisfactory 20 official in
structors giving the demonstration.
The guns were manned by gun
crews OF twelve men. drawn from
I the batteries in rotation so as TO
afford all the men the benefit OF the
experience 20 be gained by actual
work with the piece.
Last night Colonel Harry W. Stark.
the battalion commanders and the
captains and lieutenants OF bat
teries and other units met in con-
ference. Colonel Stark received en-
couraging reports on the work OF
the first day OF training and ex-
pressed himself as pleased with the
developments. The commanding
officer urged that the full drill and
study schedule be adhered 20 and
the full complement OF men be ar
forded every Opportunity 20 carry
on their assigned tasks.
The afternoon schedule was brief
ly interrupted while hasty prepara-
tions were made TO make the canvas
city water proof in the face OF an
impending storm. Tent ropes were
tightened and flaps everywhere
closed while the dirt was flying In
every direction as trenches were dug
TO carry off the water. While the
expected storm failed 10 material
lie. except for a light shower OF
short duration. heavy showers came
early in the evening and the prepar-
ations taken helped avert much dis
comfort that otherwise would have
been experienced.
Mess Sergeant James J. Quinn, OF
Battery &C.. OF Wilmington, IS being
congratulated by his men on
the Chow" which has been so far
received. The sergeant. veteran
OF the war and many eDcampments
has another old timer OF experience,
J. oscar Bratton. as cook.
Among the cooks there are many
seasoned veterans who have helped
feed officers. vets and rockies all
the ~ from AnnistoD. Alabama. 10
the old Hlndenburg line. Among
this number Is Mike" spire Of the
Service Battery.
Nattily attired in white coat, cap
and apron. Joe" Condor, manager
OF Wilmington's st. Thomas team.
has given up the bat and ball for
two weeks OF pots and pans.
The non-commlssioned officers
stan, which has charge OF the vast
amount OF routine clerical work that
keeps the wheels moving smoothly
this year. comprises: Regimental
Sergeant Major A. Pennell Stetser.
Battalion Sergeant Major L. Hamil-
ton Smith. Battalion Sergeant Major
Rufus Jones and Reglmental Supply
Sergeant Louis V. Jones.
Colonel stark entertained his wife /
and children at camp yesterday. An /
other party visiting the camp in
cluded Captain Harrie B. Smith. O. /
NJ. c.. u. s. A., OF Columbus Bar /
racks, Ohio. and Major Jesse Nc |
KAY. Of New Castle both officers OF /
the Delaware regiment during the |
World War.
The following notice was posted
on the bulletin board Of Battery B:
Men bathing In the Delaware river
must wear trunks" Today Il was
reported that fifteen trunks owned
by officers in the regimental area
were missing.
In Searchlight Battery A, from
a First Sergeant was
found wandering the streets OF New
Castle in his pajamas- II was learn
I'd later that Sergeant Crawford
had washed out a new uniform, US
ng salt. II turned white.
Battery II. from New Castle. in
OF Captain S. B. I. Dun
,an, attended the funeral OF WILL
lam Jester. former member OF
Captain Duncan's company. who
ffed late Saturday afternoon In the
Delaware Hospital. as a result OF
INJURIES received in an accident at
he Harlan plant OF the Bethlehem
Corporation.
Every soldier Of the 19Sth Artil-
cry will be required to compete in
he rife matches TO be started the =
.arly part OF next week. The win
iers will be designated to represent 1
he Guard at the national matches /
o be, held at Camp Perry. i
The program for today follows: I
80 to $50 a. m, infantry r
rlll for all units; a. m. TO 11.s0 a. Y
n., gun batteries 3. c. D., artillery c
Instruction; searchllght, Battery A;
earchlight instruction: NJ. G.. Bat {
cries. f. F. G. II. machine gun in
tructlon; Service Battery, band s
,ractice; Headquarters Battery. tele- {
homes. communications. etc. :Battal-
IN Headquarters and Combat Trans
ortation motor vehicle; p. m. to 4 I
m; Gun Batteries, B. c. D., auto
iatic rifles. motor vehicles. infantry: {
earchlight Battery A; automatic
hes. motor vehicles. infantry; Ma 9
hine Gun Batteries. z. f. G II, ma
hlne gun instruction. motor vehicles.
lfantry: Service battery, infantry;
-eadquarters Battery, automatic
hes. motor vehicles and infantry;
attalion Headquarters and Combat :
automatic rifles. mo- !
" vehicles and infantry i
The program ootliDed for tomor-
wv follows: 7.30 a. m. to $50 a. m, {,
lfantry drill embracing all units; /,
80 a. m. to 11.30 a. m. Gun Bat \
ries y. c. D., artillery range Sec h
on. automatic rifle and pistol; n
sarchllght Battery A; searchlight.