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TRENCH AND CAMP

WITH THE SOLDIERS ON THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF CAMP SEVIER

Masonic Hall at Camp Almost Completed _______

The two-story hall being erected near Paris by the Masons of North and South Carolina and Tennessee for the use of Masons in the division is almost complete, and the first meeting will be held in it Saturday night at 7:30 o'clock. All Masons of the camp are cordiallu invited and expected to be present. __________________

K. OF P. NOTES _______

THE CROSS AND THE FLAG Hail, banner of our holy Faith Redemption's sacred sign, Sweet emblem thou of heavenly hope And of all help divine. We bare our heads in reverence As o'er us is unfurled The standard of the Cross of Christ, Where blood redeemed the world.

Hail, banner of our native land Greatensign of the free, We love thy glorious stars and stripes Emblem of liberty. Lift high the Cross, unfurl the Flag, May they forever stand United in our hearts and hopes, God and our native land, ---Cardinal O'Connell. Welcome to the new arrival from Camp Jackson and Taylor. We will be glad to see you at any time, so, stop in when you have the opportunity. Fred Brockman, Battery E, 115th field artillery, has returned from a pleasant furlough spent in his home town, Nashville, Tenn. He was loth to return. There is a woman in the case. We are pleased that Leonard Lyons, Co. M, 117th Infantry, is back in his company, after a brief stay at the base hospital and we hope his recovery will be permanent. We regret to record that Chas. J. Sebangh of the K. of P. staff is leaving us. Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga., will be the sphere of his new activities and we all wish him every success. The band of the 105th engineers delighted the large audience present on Sunday evening, last, with a well selected program. "Bob" Clark of the *Kahai Tailoring Company, at the camp, gave three solos in his usual effective manner. Ettore Verna handled some very difficult music with skill. He was formerly connected with the Philadelphia Opera Company. Herbert Greenhalgh is quite a favorite here now and more than pleasing with sweet boyish voice. Everybody says our new bubble fountain is a beauty. Have you seen it? It is no trouble for an armless man to drink out of it. The boys from the 10th, 11th and 12th comoocry companys gave us all a good time with their impromtp program. Sergeant Kerry directed the affair with snoap. The program included Masedon, Murphy, "Shorty" in triog; Adams, Lyons, Kerry, Murphy, Dafley, Greenhalgh and Alford in a pot pourrti of song, dances, conjuring, recitations and acrobatics. "Ben" Reynolds of the K. of C staff, is enjoying a furlough. We expect to see his smiling face again on Tuesday, next. We expect to have that famous sextet of string instrumentalists from the base hospital on Tuesday evening, next. So be sure and come or you will miss a treat.

The Return of Mother's Son From War.

Mothers: Oh, how sweet the name sounds. 'Tis mother that we all love so much, 'Tis mother who is fond and gentle, And has love in every touch.

Some mother's son is now far away Across dark waters blue, He is trying bravely to do his part To win the war for me and you.

The mother prays earnestly for her son That he may return home once more, And hear his childish feet again As he passes through the door.

And throws his arms around His dear old mother's neck once more, And whispers joyfully in her ears That he has returned from the war.

The mother offers a heartfelt prayer To the everlasting God on high, And thanking God that he spared her son And brought him back alive.

Carl R. Woodcock Co. H, 119th Inf.

DO WE WANT GERMAN TAUGHT IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS?

(CARTOON)

SCHOOL NOTES OF 118th INFANTRY ________

The 118th infantry school is on the boom. Although, detailed for the work, these sturdy Tennesseeans, nearly 300 strong, manifest the keen= est interest in learing the two simple, yet big things, viz. to read and write. Chaplain Lyons has made the minimum requiement the ability to read general orders and to sign the pay roll. THe chaplainis determined to keep hammering away until every man in the regiment can do these things. From the way things are going now it will not be long before this can be done. The teachers are very much interested in their work. Normal class work is being done at the close of the school hour and the teachers are doing a far greater piece of constructive work than they are aware of and they will ever hold a big place in the hearts of the men who learn to read and write under their instruction.

There are over 4,000 languages spoken by mankind. Some authori, ties, however, think that a century hence there will be only four lan, guages of importance in the world. What is known to science as "mat, ter" is composed of electrons, and those are the absolute units of electricity.---The People's Home Journal. __________________

IRON CROSS HIS TROPHY

Lieutenant Thomas B. Jackson, Company K, 165th infantry, who went to France with the American expedtionary forces, has sent a highly prized souvenir in the form of one of Kaiser Wilhelm's iron crosses to his brother, John B. Jackson, who is at present a cadet at the Columbia Military Academy of Columbia, Tenn. The iron cross was taken as a trophy by Lieutenant Jackson when he captured several German prisoners. Lieutenant Jackson's trophy is probably one of the first of its kind to be sent home from the front, although it is expected that as a result of the recent fighting and the large number of Germans who have been taken prisoners other trophies will soon be sent to relatives and friends of Americans at the front. The Kaiser's iron cross is awarded only for valor, but Hun valor takes many forms not recognized among other nations. The' cross is about the only reward the Hun soldier ever receives, according to the statements of correspondents at the front.

Stock oF Division Post Exchange Sold _______

The remaining stock of the 30th division post exchange has been disposed of, and a final statement made to division headquarters by the committee charged with the winding up of its affairs, of which Col. Holmes B. Springs is chairman. Operation of the exchange was not successful. ___________________

IN THE TRENCHES. ______

(By Sgt. Godfrey, an English Instructor Now at Camp Sevier.) ______

It must not be imagined that the front line trench is always the worst place on earth, because often it is the safest place in the line. Sounds illogical eh! You query my state- ment. It is like this--Often the front line is so near to the enemy front line, say fifty yards, that should he put over any "heavy stuff" such as premature explosions or shell falling short, it would endanger his own line. Therefore to safeguard himself the enemy delivers his "hate" to the support reserve trenches, leaving the front line to the tender mercies of the snipers and trench mortar batteries which are not so bad, but quite bad enough. The trenches, even during the good weather are not exactly rose gardens. In bad weather, a man's resourcefulness is sorely taxed in improvising ways and means to keep fairly dry and comfortable, but to a certain extent it can be done and is done. A freshman could not do better for himself when in the trenches for the first time, than to pal on to an old hand who knows the ropes. He should take note of how he goes about things otherwise he will find that trench lore is only acquired at the cost of hard experienceand numerous annoying mistakes. It is natural for a freshman to underestimate that astuteness and cunningness of the enemy and take unnecessary and foolish risks. It does not take long for him to find out his mistake, the knowledge of which is brought home to his rather forcibly. Then he suddenly realizes there is a war on.

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One of the uses of the proceeds of the Liberty Lean that will appeal strongly to the great mass of American people is the care and attention given to the moral welfare and protection of the American soldiers.

A SOLDIER'S PAPER _ _ _

Trench and Camp is a soldier's paper, the only one in the South that is endorsed by President Wilson and Secretary Baker. It is written by the soldiers, about the soldiers for the soldiers. It is no money making proposition but is given to the soldiers absolutely free of cost by thr Y. M. C. A. and The Greenville Daily News.

So its your paper, soldiers, to do with is as you see fit. What are you going to do with it? Help make it the best paper by sending in news items, pictures and cartoons. Send in something today for next week's paper.

A CORDIAL INVITATION ___________

Soldiers, attention: The Christian Science Camp Welfare Committee have opened in the Beattie building, northwest corner Main and Washington streets. Reading and writing rooms for the use of officers and men in the army. These rooms are well furnished and homelike and we invite you to make them your headquarters in town. The rooms are open from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. You will find here reading and writing materials and an opportunity to rest amid pleasant surroundings. Bring with you and friends who care to come, and make yourself at home. ___________________

105TH FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION

Capt. John E. Ray, medical corps, had been assigned command of the medical detachment of the 105th field battalion. First Lieut. William P. McCay has been transferred to fill vacancy created by Captain Ray at the 119th infantry. Private J. A. (Pap) Wilson has been discharged from the service. Pap was a favorite among the boys and will be grreatly missed. Sergt. George F. Henery, Privates John W. Rayne and Grover E. Myers are attending school at the field hospital. Private First Class Byron E. Minter, of the wire company, has been promoted to corporal. Sergt. Eugene G. Guiil was visited by friends from Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday. Sergeant McGill has charge of the recruits that were recently transferred from the aviation section to fill the vacancies in the battalion. These men total 34 in all. Corporal Lewis Alley, radio company, is visiting the folks at home. Fourtenn men have been detailed to take care of the 100 pigeons that arrived this week. First Class Sergt. Ben W. West has beem transferred from casualty department of radio operators at Little Silver, N. Y., to the radio company of this battalion.

WITH THE 114th FIELD ARTILLERY TO THE RANGE

By Sgt. J.H. Parmalee.

TRENC HAND CAMP ffine DULW The 114th F.A. Goes to the Range. As a part of the 114th F.A. pro ceeded in a long procession from their camp for the range; an auto filled wiith civilians eased up and stopped at the point where the column was "Column-Lefting" and I heard one of the inmates remark "Isn't it splendid?" They all agreed and the car moved on. They did not see us crawling out three hours early, dressing and eating in the dark, and gropeing around to get our belongings together. They did not see me wilking up the company street when I met a wash dish load of water as it came out of one of the tent doors. What effected them most was the band playing at the side of the road. The band did not go at all, and if these honorable citzens has passed by the barns a half hour later, they would have seen the musicians in blue uniform, the base player with a rake, the trombone player with a broom, the picolo player carrying the dirt box and the remaining portion of the organization trying to groom the horses which were too wild to make to the range. Aside from Wiley's love affair with a moonshiner's daughter, nothing nothing more exciting happened on the trip than Corporal Richardson's exhibition with his magic haversack. Just as Lieut. Brown opened his mouth for the purpose of giving a command to move he noticed something in the ranks that did not look like a soldier or anything else that he could think of. But after examining it be discovered Corporal Richard son with his blankets twined about him, over his head, under his arms, and between his legs like so many snakes. "I give you four minutes to get your blanket properly placed in your haversack, or into the stockade you go", Lieut. Brown remarked. And before anyone knew anything had happened, there stood the corporal in the ranks properly equipped witb three and one-half minutes left to his credit. If there had been an ammunition wagon along, the apple sauce explosion might have caused a stamped, as it was however, no one suffered much except the cooks, and they managed to scrape enough of the sauce from their faces, for dinner. The night fell heavily on the puppy tents. The men had been advised to take only one blanket, but those who were wise enough to take three, decided that they were fools for not taking five or six. Those who slept on a hillside managed to keep warm by the exercise of climbing back up into place every few minutes, but the others were frozen so stiff in the morning that all the officers had to do was to lift them to their feet and they stood at "attention." Very few houses were passed on the way, but a scarcity of buildings was made up by the abundance of generations. At one house there were two heads sticking out of each window, three heads out of each door, and the remaining fifteen became brave enough to come out on the porch. The moon shone very brightly the first two nights were in camp, in fact many of the men seemed to be under its influence. One met a team of mules in the road, and thinking he recognized two of the old friends he had been driving in the Battery Wagon, he took possession of them, much to the discomfort of the owener. Another was found drilling a squad which consisted of a tree, a mule and two of the companions who seemed to be under the same influence. The Colonel decided that sixty days was the only remedy for those who were moon struck. Corporal McGowan became so popular with the mountaineers that in less than a week he was invited out to supper, and as he wished to advetrise his sociel standing he invited a number of his friends to go along. As they sat at the table the lady of the cabin was serving the courses which consisted of one fried egg and a piece of pie; an elderly mountain gentleman walked in, shoved a double barrelled up in the corner, sat down on a keg and leaned up against the wall, puffung a pipe twelve inches long, and remarked with composure; "I can't figure how Tom Humphrey shot six shots at Jim Tarver, and didn't hit him but four times." The old lady flopped one of the eggs over abd said with equal composure; "They seemed to be on good terms when they ate supper here last night. What was the trouble?" "Jim owed him a quarter" saud the old man and reached over to the gun and begun to rub it up. The old lady shoved a burnt egg over to Holden, saying "Well, I don't blame Tom in the least." Sergeant Hardin finally got nerve enough to ask about the price, and after giving a long evclamation about the high cost of supplies the old lady said, "Well, I guess $2.00 for each of your's will be enough." Sergt. Kelley did not finich his piece of pie, a very troubled expression came over his face and he whispered something into Holden's ears, which did not seem to please Holden but he nodded. Sergeant Kelley appeared greatly relieved. Each man paid for his own supper and the crowd walked out of the dining room and passed the sitting room in which were a half dozen other victims waiting their turn.

NEWS OF CO. H, 118th INFANTRY

Our boys are certainly working hard this week, for we are in hopes of visiting our home town, Rock Hill, S. C., on the 9th of this month. We are going to give Rock Hill a real military parade in behalf of the Liberty Loan movement. Of course, there will be a grant time for all of us. We will have 48 hours leave of absence for the whole company if we go. We are drilling hard this week, preparing for our visit is the reason. I'm late in turning this in I'm also detailed to teach school at the Y M. C. A. this week, so I don't have much time. "Goldie" Mather is alson teaching school at unit 85. Old "Goldie" should make a dandy teacher because he's good at everything else especially making love. "Gary" Dornell is back on the company street, after a long period in quanantine. "Handsome" Ligon has been busy all week writing to his girls in Rock Hill, telling them of our proposed trip there. He is instructing the fellows on the rifle range this week. Sweet "Willie" Wilkerson is back with us again, having come out of quarantine last Saturday. He has the "Memphis Blues" though because his girl "missed" a couple of days in writing him. Cheer up "Willie," she won't get lonesome in Memphis. Old "Frog" Bargaichi has been on the bum all this past week. He claims he has the "spring fever," but we would call it love fever, for he received "some" letters from his girl Sunday. "Shorty" Mead has a lot of "pep" in him after being confined to the hospital with the mumps. Sergeant Crook is visiting his home in Rock Hill this week in a five-day furlough. Sergeant "Bud" Moore just returned from a delightful trip to his home in Rock Hill. General Tyson says the 118th regiment has them all going. Keep the good work up boys and stick together. We will be the best regiment in the 30th yet, and the best division in the U. S. A. Just keep the "pep" and pull together all the time is the way. No news of any interest this week wishing all in the 30th good luck always. "DONNIE." ________________

Between May 1 and December 31, 1917, the American Bible Society dis- tributed 1,232,463 special editions of the Bible---in khaki cloth for the army and in blue cloth for the navy ---among the men who have gone to the front. Plans have been made to begin this spring the propagation of oysters in Bear river bay, Great Salt Lake, Utah. Analysis hae shown that the percentage of salt in the water is practically the same as in ocean oyster beds.

A HOHENSOLLERN "VICTORY"! A Cartoon CARRYING HOME THE GLAD TIDINGS!

An officer in the United States medical reserve corps states that heat and lightft combines, aleviate pain better than heat alone. He prefers an incandescent bulb and reflectors to a hot water bottle as a means of relieving suffering. __________________

DECORATED FOR BRAVERY

As the Killties drums came to halt thousands looked on, almost without breathing, in Madison Square Gardens, in New York city. Sergeant Major A. W. James, of the Canadian army, stepped from a precise column of soldiers. He advanced, gave the flourish os the British salute and looked into the eyes of Brigadier General L. R. Kenyon, of the British army. Brigadier General W. A. Mann, of the United States army, stood at one side. Then a mighty roar went up as the United States naval band in the far end of the big arena began playing softly "America." And the British general pinned upon the breast of the young soldier a sparkling conduct medal for bravery on the field of battle at Ypres __________________ DEFINITION OF LIFE. _______

Life is a lingering deserve, You can make it hard if you please, But I will tell you the best, Which has been put to test, Just take it all with ease.

By Sergt. J. E. Childress, Co. C 117th Infantry, Camp Sevier.

WHAT A LIBERTY

BOND WILL DO ! _______

The following figures give one a definite idea of what his or her loan to the government by the purchase of Liberty bonds will accomplish when used by the war department One $50 bond will buy trench knives for a rifle company, or 23 hand grenades, or 14 rifle grenades, or 37 cases of surgical instruments for enlisted men's belts, or ten cases of surgical instruments for officers' belts. A $100 bond will clothe a soldier, or feed a a soldier for eight months, or purchase five rifles or 30 rifle grenades, or 43 hand grenades, or 25 pounds of ether, or 145 hot water bags, or 2,000 surgical needles. A $100 and a $50 bond will clothe and equip an infantry soldier for service overseas, or feed a soldier for a year. Two $100 bonds will purchase a horse or mule for cavalry, artillery, or other service. Three $100 bonds will clothe a soldier and feed him for a year in France, or buy a motorcycle for a machine gun company. Four $100 bonds will buy an x-ray outfit. One $500 bond wil supply bicycles for the headquarters company of an infantry regiment.

Col. Flannigan Has Been Transferred _________

Lieut. Col. Robert T. Flannigan, originally with an organization of the depot brigade, and after the disruption of the brigade attached to the 117th infantry, has beeb assigned to an organization of corps troops at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C. Col. Flannigan had been attending the school for brigade officers at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and was sant to Camp Wadsworth directly from there. _____________

Lieutenant Colonel Osborne, the regular army officer who was in command of the 114th field artillery during the absence of Col. Luke Lea, has left Camp Sevier. Colonel Lea resumed command immediately on his return from Fort Sill, Okla., where he attended the school of fire. Marked progress was made by the regiment under the command of Colonel Ocborne and both officers and men are deeply indebted to him for his help. ________________

First Lieut. George W. Janda, Aviation Section Signal Reserve Corps, has reported for duty in the aviation mobilization depot. ________________

Lieut. Robert M. Hanes, battery A, 113th field artillery, has recently been promoted to the rank of captain. Lieut. Hanes is from Winston-Salem, N. C. First Lieuts. Guy S. Joiner and C. K. Gunby, battery C, 114th field artillery, have been transferred to battery F of the same regiment. _________________

The Orpheus Four, a noted male quartet, will be at Camp Sevier from April 10 to 13. They will appear under the auspices of the army Y. M. C. A. _________________

Second Lieut. John F. Robertson, 114th Field Artillery, has been made a first lieutenant. _________________

J. W. Richardson, physical director at the Y. M. C. A. at the remount station at Camp Sevier, is now temporarily in charge of that unit. Rev. J. R. Cunningham, who was in charge there, having left association work to become camp pastor for the Presbyterian church. Rev. D. W. Reid, who has veen religious director at Unit No. 82, at Paris. will be placed in charge at the remount station on return from leave. __________________

BAT. "C" WINS __________

In a fast 7-inning game Saturday the boys from Battery C 115th F.A. downed the boys from G Co. 118th Infantry by the score of 8 to 7. The Artillery boys came from behind and tied the score in the 6th and won out in the 7th. After two men were out on Boguskie hit his stealof second and Huffine stinging 2 bagger to right center. Huffine pitched a nice game for the Artillery boys. The boys from "C" Battery will be heard from before the curtain goes down on the 115th F. A. Regimental League. Lt. Rice is the live wire of that team and they have the loyal support of each officer and enlisted man of the battery. So watch those "C" boys.

FOLLOW THE EAGLE!

Why is the heartache, if death must come surely? Why does the soul weep and anguished form bend? Lad in the Khaki--- Under the Eagle Keep her folds high waving ever so purely. Courage my boy-- the strife will soon end. Follow the Eagle !

Follow the Eagle ? My eyes cannot follow. The bird soars too high--my burden is great. Lad in the Khaki--- Under the Eagle I'll carry your burden---follow lad follow. Struggle my son---the time is grown late. Follow the Eagle!

Why is the pathway smooth--- where am I going ? What is this peace I feel---Who are these men Lad in the Khaki--- Under the Eagle You have come home with me---Where is thy knowing ? Rest here my brother---these are thy fellow-men. I am the Eagle !

James B. Wright, Jr.

TRENCH AND CAMP

GHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF CAMP SEVIER

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A SOLIDER'S PAPER

Trench and Camp is a soldier's paper, the only one in the South that is endorsed by President Wilson and Secretary Baker. It is written by the soldiers, about the soldiers for the soldiers. It is no money making proposition but is given to the soldiers absolutely free of costby the Y. M. C. A. and The Greenville Daily News.

So its your paper, soldiers, to do with is as you see fit. What are you going to do with it?

Help make it the best paper by sending in news items, pictures and catroons. Send in something today for next week's paper.

A CORDIAL INVITATION

Soldier's attention: The Christian Science Camp Welfare Committee have opened in the Beattie building northwest corner of Main and Washington streets, Reading and writing rooms for the use of officers and men in the army. These rooms are well furnished and homeliken and we invite you to make them your headquarters in town. The rooms are open from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. You will find here reading and writing materials and an opportunity to rest amid pleasant surroundings. Bring with you and friends who care to come, and make yourself at home.

105TH FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION

Capt. John E. Ray, medical corps, has been assigned command of the medical detachment of the 105th field battalion, First Lieut. William P. McCay has been transferred to fill vacancy created by Captain Ray at the 119th infantry.

Private J. A. (Pap) Wilson has been discharged from the service. Pap was a favorite among the boys and will be greatly missed.

Sergt. George F. Henery, Privates John. W. Rayne and Grover E. Myers are attending school at the field hospital.

Private First Class Byron E. Minter, of the wire company, has been promoted to corporal.

Sergt. Eugene G. Guill was visited by friends from Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sergeant McGill has charge of the recruits that were recently transferred from the aviation section to fill the vacancies in the battalion. These men total 34 in all.

Corporal Lewis Alley, radio company, is visiting the folks at home. Fourteen men have been detailed to take care of the 100 pigeons that arrived this week.

First Class Sergt. Ben W. West has been transferred from casualty department of radio operators at Little Silver, N. Y., to the radio company of this battalion.

D ARTILLERY ENROUTE TO THE RANGE. [Spans Column 1 + 2]

By Sgt. J. H. Parmalee.

And before anyone knew anything had happened, there stood the corporal in the ranks properly equipped, with three and one-half minutes left to his credit.

If there had been an ammunition wagon along, the apple sauce explosion might have caused a stamped, as it was however, no one suffered much except the cooks, and they managed to scrape enough of the sauce from their faces, for dinner.

The night fell heavily on the puppy tents. The men had been advised to take only one blanket, but those who were wise enough to take three, decided that they were fools for not taking five or six. Those who slept on a hillside managed to keep warm by the exercise of climbing back up into place every few minutes, but the others were frozen so stiff in the morning that all the officers had to do was to lift them to their feet and they stood at ''attention.''

Very few houses were passed on the way, but a scarcity of building was made up by the abundance of generations. At one house there were two heads sticking out of each window, three heads out of each door, and the remaining fifteen became brave enough to come out on the porch.

The moon shone very brightly the first two nights were in camp, in fact many of the men seemed to be under its influence. One met a team of mules in the road, and thinking he recognized two of the old friends he had been driving in the Battery Wagon, he took possession of them, much to the discomfort of the owner. Another was found drilling a squad which consisted of a tree, a mule and two of his companions who seemed to be under he same influence. The Colonel decided that sixty days was

the only remedy for those who were moon struck.

Corporal McGowan became so popular with the mountaineers that in less than a week he was invited out to supper, and as he wished tp advetrise his social standing he invited a number of his friends to go along. As they sat at the table the lady of the cabin was serving the courses which consisted of one fried egg and a piece of pie; an elderly mountain gentleman walked in, shoved a double barrelled up in the corner, sat down on a keg and leaned up against the wall, puffing a pipe twelve inches long, and remarked with composure; ''I can't figure how Tom Humphrey shot six shots at Jim Tarver, and didn't hit him but four times.'' The old lady said with equal composure; ''They seemed to be on good terms when they ate supper here last night. What was the trouble?'' Jim owed him a quarter'' said the old man and reached over to the gun and began to rub it up. The old lady shoved a burnt egg over to Holden, saying ''Well, I don't blame Tom in the least.'' Sergeant Hardin finally got nerve enough to ask about the price, and after giving a long evclamation about the high cost of supplies the old lady said, ''Well, I guess $2.00 for each of your's will be enough.'' Sergt. Kelley did not finish his piece of pie, a very troubled expression came over his face and he whispered something into Holden's ears, which did not seem to please Holden but he nodded. Sergeant Kelley appeared greatly relieved. Each man paid for his own supper and the crowd walked out of the dining room and passed the sitting room in which were a half dozen other victims waiting their turn.

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NEWS OF CO. H, 118th INFANTRY

Our boys are certainly working hard this week, for we are in hopes of visiting our home town, Rock Hill, S. C., on the 9th of this month. We are going to give Rock Hill a real military parade in behalf of the Liberty Loan movement. Of course, there will be a grant time for all of us. We will have 48 hours leave of absence for the whole company if we go. We are drilling hard this week, preparing for our visit is the reason. I'm late in turning this in I'm also detailed to teach school at the Y. M. C. A. this week, so I don't have much time, ''Goldie'' Mather is also teaching school at unit 85, Old ''Goldie'' should make a dandy teacher because he's good at everything else, especially making love, ''Gary'' Dornell is back on the company street, after a long period in quanantine. ''Handsome'' Ligon has been busy all week writing to his girls in Rock Hill, telling them of our proposed trip there. He is instructing the fellows on the rifle range this week. Sweet ''Willie'' Wilkerson is back with us again, having come out of quarantine last Saturday. He has the ''Memphis Blues'' though because his girl ''missed'' a couple of days in writing him. Cheer up ''Willie,'' she won't get lonesome in Memphis.

Old ''Frog'' Bargaichi has been on the bum all this past week. He claims he has the ''spring fever,'' but we would call it love fever, for he received ''some'' letters from his girl Sunday.

''Shorty'' Mead has a lot of ''pep'' in him after being confined to the hospital with the mumps.

Sergeant ''Bud'' Moore just returned from a delightful trip to his home in Rock Hill.

General Tyson says the 118th regiment has them all going. Keep the good work up boys and stick together. We will be the best regiment in the 30th yet, and the best division in the U. S. A. Just keep the ''pep'' and pull together all the time is the way.

No news of any interest this week wishing all in the 30th good luck always.

''DONNIE''

Between May 1 and December 31, 1917, the American Bible Society distributed 1,232,463 special editions of the Bible - in khaki cloth for the army and in blue cloth for the navy - among the men who have gone to the front.

Plans have been made to begin this spring the propagation of oysters in Bear river bay, Great Salt Lake, Utah. Analysis has shown that the precentatge of salt in the water is practically the same as in ocean oyster beds.

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A HOHENZOLLERN VICTORY! [Picture by W. A. Rogers] CARRYING THE GLAD TIDINGS!

An officer in the United States medical reserve corps states that heat and light combined, aleviate pain better than heat alone. He prefers an incandescent bulb aand reflectors to a hot water bottle as a means of relieving suffering.

DECORATED FOR BRAVERY [Portrait Photo] SERGEANT MAJOR A. W. JAMES

As the Kilties' drums came to a halt thousands looked on, almost without breathing, at Madison Square Garden, in New York city, Sergeant Major A. W. James, of the Canadian army, stepped from a precise column of soldiers. He advanced, gave the florish of the British salute and looked into the eyes of Brigadier General L. R. Kenyon, of the British army. Brigadier General W. A. Mann, of the United States army, stood on one side. Then a mighty roar went up as the United States naval band in the far end of the big arena began playing softly ''America.'' And the British general pinned upon the breast of the young soldier a sparkling conduct medal for bravery on the field of battle at Ypres.

DEFINITION OF LIFE.

Life is a lingering deserve, You can make it hard if you please, But I will tell you the best, Which has been put to the test, Just take it all with ease.

By Sergt. J. E. Childress, Co. C 117th Infantry. Camp Sevier.

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WHAT A LIBERTY BOND WILL DO!

The following figures five one a definite idea of what his or her loan to the government by the purchase of Liberty bonds will accomplish when used by the war department.

One $50 bond will buy trench knives for a rifle company, or 23 hand grenades, or 14 rifle grenades, or 37 cases of surgical instruments for enlisted men's belts, or ten cases of surgical instruments for officers' belts.

A $100 bond will clothe a soldier, or feed a soldier for eight months, or purchase five rifles or 30 rifle grenades, or 43 hand grenades, or 25 pounds of either, or 145 hot water bags, or 2,000 surgical needles.

A $100 and a $50 bond will clothe and equip an infantry soldier for service overseas, or feed a soldier for a year.

Two $100 bonds will purchase a horse or mule for cavalry, artillery, or other service.

Three $100 bonds will clothe a soldier and feed him for a year in France, or buy a motorcycle for a machine gun company.

Four $100 bonds will buy an x-ray outfit.

One $500 bond will supply bicycles for the headquarters company of an infantry regiment.

FOLLOW THE EAGLE!

Why is this heartache, if death must come surely? Why does the soul weep and anguished form bend? Lad in the Khaki - Under the Eagle Keep her folds high waving ever so purely. Courage my boy - the strife will soon end. Follow the Eagle!

Follow the Eagle? My eyes cannot follow. The bird soars too high - my burden is great. Lad in the Khaki - Under the Eagle I'll carry your burden - follow lad follow. Struggle my son - the time is grown late. Follow the Eagle!

Why is the pathway smooth - where am I going? What is this peace I feel - Who are these men Lad in the Khaki - Under the Eagle You have come home with me - Where is thy knowing? Rest here my brother - these are thy fellow-men. I am the Eagle!

James B. Wright, Jr.

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Col. Flannigan Has Been Transferred

Lieut. Col. Robert T. Flannigan, originally with an organization of the depot brigade attached to the 117th infantry, has been assigned to an organization of corps troops at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C. Col. Flannigan had been attending the school for brigade officers at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and was sent to Camp Wadsworth directly from there.

Lieutenant Colonel Osborne, the regular army officer who was in command of the 114th filed artillery during the absence of Col. Luke Lea, has left Camp Sevier. Colonel Lea resumed command immediately on his return from Fort Sill, Okla., where he attended the school of fire.

Marked progress was made by the regiment under the command of Colonel Osborne and both officers and men are deeply indebted to him for his help.

First Lieut. George W. Janda, Aviation Section Signal Reserve Corps, has reported for duty in the aviation mobilization depot.

Lieut. Robert M. Hanes, battery 'A', 113th field artillery, has recently been promoted to the rank of captain. Lieut. Hanes is from Winston-Salem, N. C.

First Lieuts. Guy S. Joiner and C. K. Gunby, battery C, 114th field artillery, have been transferred to battery F of the same regiment.

The Orpheus Four, a noted male quartet, will be at Camp Sevier from April 10 to 13. They will appear under the auspices of the army Y. M. C. A.

Second Lieut. John F. Robertson, 114th Field Artillery, has been made a first lieutenant.

J. W. Richardson, physical director at the Y. M. C. A. at the remount station at Camp Sevier, is now temporarily in charge of that unit, Rev. J. R. Cunningham, who was in charge there, having left association work to become camp pastor for the Presbyterian church. Rev. D. W. Reid, who has been religious director at Unit No. 82, at Paris, will be placed in charge at the remount station on return from leave.

BAT. ''C'' WINS.

In a fast 7-inning game Saturday the boys from Battery C 115th F. A. downed the boys from G Co. 118tj Infantry by the score of 8 to 7.

The Artillery boys came from behind and tied the score in the 6th and won out in the 7th. After two men were out on Boguskie his his steal of second and Huffine stinging 2 bagger to right center. Huffine pitched a nice game for the Artillery boys.

The boys from ''C'' Battery will be heard from before the curtain goes down on the 115th F. A. Regimental League. Lt. Rice is the live wire of that team and they have the loyal support of each officer and enlisted man of the battery. So watch those ''C'' boys.

TRENCH AND CAMP

Josef Hofmann THE GREAT POLISH PIANIST Supreme Master of the Pianoforte TEXTILE Tonight HALL

The people of Greenville and the Piedmont Section have the opportunity of hearing such an artist in the person of Josef Hofmann, that only such cities as New York, Chicage, Detroit, Philadephia and Boston have had. The following critical praise from the largest newspapers in this country should be sufficient evidence that a rare treat is in store for the music lovers and this opportunity may never come to you again.

New York Times, January 28, 1917: "Carnegie Hall held probably one of the largest audiences it ever contained. Mr. Hofmann's extraordinary art was manifested at every point."

New York Herald, January 28, 1917: "Such piano recitals as Mr. Hoffmann gives are events, even in overcrowded musical New York. Four hundred people sat on the stage and as many as the law would allow stood up during his long program."

Cleveland Leader, October 19, 1916 "Josef Hofmann, who I consider the supreme master of the pianoforte, gave a recital last evening. Added to all his offerings was the colossal musical intelligence of the genius, Josef Hofmann, Chopin had never been heard in Cleveland as it was played last night."

Philadlephia Press, November 9, 1916: "For an exhibition of virtuosity as its supreme height the playing of the Scherzo in F. by Rubenstein, surpassed all praise. Hofmann's resources of technic can not be described.

Philadelphia Press, November 9, 19117: "He seemed to be the embodiment of Chopin himself."

New Orleans Item, December 11, 1917: "Mr. Hofmann possesses all the qualities that make the supreme artist. Of his Chopin interpretations, rhapsodical paeans could be sung."

Dallas News, December 6, 1916: "Seldom in the history of Dallas has an artist been received as Josef Hofmann was last night. His playing was stupendous and will long be remebered. At the close of the program he was called back five times."

Los Angeles Times, March 14, 1917: " To his many other victories, Joseg Hofmann added another surprising triumph, perhaps the greatest he has achieved here."

Los Angeles Tribune, March 14, 1917: "Trinity Auditorium was filled to its capacity last night when Josef Hofmann electrified the audience with his inimitable playing."

San Francisco Call, March 5, 1917: "Hofmann's is an omniscient genius which holds within its scope all od humanity's joys and sorrows, its peace and passion."

Portland Oregonian, February 18, 1917: "Hofmann was greeted not with ordinary applause, but with cheers."

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THE FIGHTING Q. M.'S. __________

Those who kow little, or nothing a: all Of the ins and outs of a "Q. M" man's life. They may laugh and may joke we fight in the strife, If it wasn't for us---how easy they'd fall.

Who feeds them and clothes them and pays them their cash? Who shows them the way and provides for theif has? Who tents them and bunks them and gives them their hay? Why the "Fighting Q. M.'s," they surely must say. When the lack of provisions makes the men gruff.

Who come to their rescue and delivers the stuff---- And take away phantoms that predicted a loss? Why the men of the "Fighting Q. M."---of course.

"Pop" Puts One Over. "Pop" Bledose, mechanic, Bat. A 115th F. A., stepped out on his son Walter, of the same battery, Saturday, March 23, 1918, while son, Walter was blissfully "racking up" on a detail at the Remount depot. "Pop" stepped into the big city of Greenville and took unto himself a spouse. Walter, as is only natural, is very anxious to meet his new mother and brothers and sisters. ___________________ "Base Hospital Camouflage." The boyd of the 55th Artillery Brigade have been undergoing a strenuous training in the art of camouflage, but all will have to admit the boys from the Base Hospital put the "cam" in camouflage last Saturday at our "Y." We all enjoyed it very much and hope to have them back soon. ___________________

A peculiarity of Washington's death is that it occurred at the last hour of the last day of the week of the last months of the 18th cen-nc tury. The time was midnight, Saturday, December 14, 1799.

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TRENCH AND CAMP

"THE BARRACKS WHEEZE" ______

BY PRIVATE CHET SHAFER (310th Sanitary Train, Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich.)

Nothing Is Quite So Disconcering To the Conscientious, Well-meaning Private Than To Unlimber A Snappy Salute Before Discovering That the Leathern Putts Attracting His Attention Are Housing The Calves Of Another Private. _______

Someone marks up a lotof also rans every time a hike is finished in double time. _______

Devere said the only snaps he had been able to locate in the army held down the cover of his gas-mask bag. ________

MILITARY DEFINITIONS Review---The Army Once-Over. _________

The "fatiguer" was reading a letter from the girl. "Oh, Eben!" it ran, "I will be so anxious to see you in your uniform. My, but I'll bet you are handsome!" Eben shiffted his glance over to the suit of Blue Denims. "And she gets her ideas from the covers of the magazines." _________

JIM. ANOTHER INVETERATE FATIGUER, AVERRED THAT HIS O'D'S WERE HIS O. DENIMS. _________

Tubby said his wrist watch didn't keep good time---it was too fast. ________

Even the fellow who knows the buttonhook puzzle by heart, and is a shark at sums and no slouch on decimals is having his troubles solving the gas-mask. _________

BUT NO SOLDIER IS BURNING ANY MIDNIGHT OIL OVER AN INCOME TAX STATEMENT. ________

Money talks, but it seldom enters into and army conversation. ________

War recognizes two great authorities in Moss and Hoyle. ________

SECOND LIEUTENANTS ARE DEPLOYMENT AGENCIES. _________

VIRTUE IS REWARDED IF HARD WORK HITS SAFELY OVER SECOND.

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Some fellows' idea of philanthrophy is helping two pairs. ________

When the order comes this year to--- ________

"Swat the fly" _________

It will be done in four counts. __________

Not All Of The "Hard Guys" Come From Flint, Mich. _________

In writing home your first letter after arrival, the following terms may be used advantageously in telling of your assignment: Installed in the infantry. Arranged in the artillery. Cached in the cavalry. Holed in the hospital. Anchored in the ambulance. Allotted to the aviation. Ordained in the ordance. Moored with the machine gun. Asked into the ammunition. Billed for the ballon end And Quipped for the Q. M. ___________

A quarantine is about as welcome as a countermanded order. _______

DEATH, AS A LEVELER. HAS AN EFFICIENT AIDE IN KITCHEN POLICE.

NO DOUBT WHATEVER

Cartoon

SENTRY---"Halt! Who goes there?" HE OF THE HANDBAG---"None of your business. Close your trap or I'll smear you all over the landscape. Dyagitme?" SENTRY---"Pass, friend." _____________________________________________________________________

LEARN FRENCH LESSON 3 The French vowel sounds, as studied in Lessons 1 and 2, are as follows:

English French Sound example example a father la e' met lait 'e fate caf'e ee beet oui o softer donnez oh go eau oo boot vous uh fe(r)n de u (lips as for oo, tongue du as for ee) ah franc a angry sinq uh un o bon

In the last four, the "nasal" vowels the breath comes out through nose and mouth at the same time. The French have one consonant sound that is rather rare in English, the buzzing sound of si in the vision. This sound will be represented by zh. It occurs three times in the name of the great French marshal, Joseph Jacques Joffre, pronounced zhohzef zhah zhofr.

WORDS AND PHRASES French Pronunciation Meaning j'ai, zh e', I have il a, eel a, he has nous avons, nooz avo, we have vous avez, vooz ave', you have ils ont, eelz o, they have avez-vous; ave' voo? have you? un couteau, uh kootoh, a knife un verre, uh ver, a glass un journal, uh zhoornal, a newspaper une fourchette, unfoorshet, a fork une tasse, un tas, a cup une marchande, un marshandk a (Woman) dealer une piece de deux francs, un pyes duh duh frag, a two-franc piece. la monnaie de, la mone duh, change for (a coin or bill) bonjour, bozhoor, good morning, good day au revoir oh rvwar, good-bye madame, madam, madam combien? kobya? how much? voila, vwala, there is, there it is mais, me, but non no no Notice that before some words "a" is un uh, while before other words if is une, un. All words before which it is un, uh, are called "masculine words," and all those before which it is une, un, are called "feminine words."

EXERCISE

1. Try to understand these sentences, and pronounce them carefully: J'ai un couteau, il a deux couteaux (the plural of French nouns usually sounds like the singular; the final s or x is silent), nous avons trois couteaux, vonus avez quatre couteaux ils ont cinq couteaux. 2. Make up other similar sentences, using other nouns. 3. Avez-vous un couteau et une fourchette? Oui, madame, j'ai deux couteaux et deux fourchettes, et un verre. Avez-vous une piece de deux francs? Non, mais j'ai une piece de deux sous. Ils ont du pain et de la viande. Nous avons du cafe, du lait et du sucre. 4. Voila une marchande de journaux (a newspaper dealer). Bonjour, madame. Bonjour, monsieur. Donnezmoi un journal, madame, s'il vous plait. Voila, monsieur. Combien? Trois sous, monsieur. Avez-vous la monnaie d'une piece de deux francs? Oui, monsieur; voila. Merci, madame. Au revoir. Cut this lesson out and keep it, and watch for Lesson 4 next week! _____________________________________

SURPASSING SKILL SHOWN

Although French bomb throwing experts consider sixty yards a good distance to hurl a hand grenade with accuracy, large numbers of American soldiers in the trenches have demonstrated their ability to throw them ninety yards and hit the objective three times out of five. Shot putting and throwing the discus materially aids soldiers in hurling grenades and these two field events probably will be given prominence on the athletic programmes in the various training camps in the United States during the spring and summer.

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PRECIOUS POSITION Voice from the Distance----Fall back ye daft loons! Your poseetion is of nae value at a'! Chorus of Kilties---Nae value? Why, mon, we've just drapt a saxpence!---Passing Show. ______________

BIGGEST FLAG? What is said to be the biggest American flag ever made was recently exhibited in Brooklyn, N. Y. It is 250 feet long and 156 feet high. Each of the red and white stripes in it is twelve feet wide and the stars are six feet in diameter. ____________________________________

EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM WINS COVERED D.S.C. _________

History will record the fact that a lieutenant and twi sergeants in the Rainbow Division were the first soldiers to win the new American decoration known as the Distinguished Service Cross. From the account the American soldiers have been giving of themselves "Over There," these three men will undoubtedly head a long list of American soldiers decorated by their own country, as well as our allies, for conspicuous bravery. Already more than 100 American soldiers have received War Crosses or Crosses With Palms from the French Government. The first three men awarded the Distinguished Service Cross were Lieutenant John O. Green, Sergeant William Norton and Sergeant Patrick Walsh. The new bronze cross was awarded them in the name of the President of the United States, commander-in-chief of the army, for "extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States." Lieutenant Green is an artillery officer. He had been wounded by an enemy hand grenade and was lying in a dugout. A party of Germans surrounded the dugout and ordered him to surrender. He refused to do so, returned the fire of the party, wounding one member and put the remainder to flight. Sergeant Norton, finding himself in a dugout entirely surrounded by Germans who were hurling grenades at him, refused to surrender and made a bold dash outside, killing a German lieutenant and two soldiers. He saved the commpany's logbook, containing considerable valuable information. Sergeant Walsh, of Chicago, followed his company commander to the first lines in spite of a severe barrage. The captain being killed, Sergeant Walsh took charge of a detachment of American soldiers and attacked a superior number of Germans, inflicting severe losses on the enemy. In the recommendation made by the general commanding the division of which Sergeant Walsh is a member the following sentence appeared: "Although of advanced age, he (Walsh) refused to leave the front." Sergeant Walsh was detailed by General Pershing as orderly to Secretary of War Baker upon the letter's arrival in France." _________________

FRANCE CALLS TO ME I. Across the sea There comes the call Of France to me. I hear the muffled, tender sound Of little children, underground, Denied, bereft of everything: The right to play, to learn and sing. Dear little child Across the sea, I'll come to sing And play with thee.

II. From over there, I hear the call From France in prayer: The women calling for their mate, Now widowed by the Huns of Hate; Brides, homeles, childless, all alone Are brooding o'er a pile of stone. Heroic souls, I'll come to share Thy bitter grief, And blind despair.

III. From over sea, There comes sad sound From France to me: The painful plea of broken bells, Now shattered by Satanic shells; The war-sick wind, that wails and whines Through battered walls of sacred shtines. O House of Prayer, Where God's yet found, I'll help to heal Thy wicked wound.

IV. Beyond the Seine, I hear the cry Of France in pain: The shrieks form shell-hole, trench and wire, Men crazed by gas and liquid fire: Dumb agonies from No-Man's Land, Low groans beneath the surgeon's hand. O stricken land, Where evils reign, Thy call to me Is not in vain. HARRY WEBB FAIRINGTON ________________

FINE! FINE! FINE

"The are looking fine, feeling fine and doing fine." This is the reply an American officer made when asked upon his return from France how the boys in khaki were getting along "Over There."