Newspapers / The Caduceus. / May 25, 1918, edition 1 / Page 14
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THE CADUCEUS. HOW TO BE A ROOKIE (Written Expressly for Adam Rookie.) The lookies are always with us. A member ot that family named Adam has called upon us for advice. Since the military life is so radically differ ent from civil life, we have prepared a series of rules and regulations for their safe guidance. “The impression you make the first day in camp will largely determine the success of your future military ca reer. Ehdavor to make a hit with all the boys and particularly the officers. “Try to amuse the officers by tell ing them funny stories and dancing for them in front of their quarters. Let them know that you are a good fellow by calling them ‘Comrade,’ and never overlook an opportunity to buy them a drink. “Spend most of your spare time in the Captain’s office telling him of your qualifications, he will be glad to hear them. Make him think you are interest ed in the military game by asking him many questions. Tell him that your pa and ma wanted you to enlist" as an officer; maybe he will help you out— o fthe room. “Always maintain the greatest confi dence in yourself, and never feel re strained to make the acquaintance of the highest officials. If you see the colonel and some majors talking to- .gether, step right up and introduce yourself. It is a mark of distinction and valour for not many of the boys have courage enough to do that—not even the sergeants. “During the first day in camp, you will have to sign a qualification record Or personnel card. Then the officer in charge asks you if you have had any previous experience in drilling; toil him that you have drilled corn for several years. ’ This will amuse him and he will think that you are particu. larly bright. Make him think that you arc a very talented man; when he asks you if you have been a blacksmith or bacteriologist, tell him you are well versed in both. If he gets inquisitive and probes into your family affairs by asking if you are married, tell him it is none of his business; use a little profanity on him and he will shut up. However you must be tactful In curs ing the officers for they might write home and tell your parents. “.At mess, slip in through the kitchen .and ask the boys to fill up your mess kit back there. They are al ways glad to do special favors, and besides, it is much easier tor you than to stand in line for your mess. If they have anything that you do -hot like take it back and dump it in the kettle —don’t waste it. Don’t tip the waiter, he is only a dining room orderly and is there for your special service. If you spill anything on the floor, you will find what he is there for. Ask. him to get you some extra sugar for your coffee; he' will be glad to accom modate you and-will probably tell you so. PRIVATE: ARTHUR FAY. THAT NEW RULE. Private Oswald—“Get me a corporal so 1 can talk to Sergeant Goldstein.’’ GET THE. BEST IT COST YOU LE5A’ Uniforms made 13 Measure $15*00 and up Alterations and IVepairingf. Workmanship Guaranteed Cleaning and Pressing. Uni forms pressed while you wait Lezgins Cheverons Leather Dressing Hat Cords Handkerchiefs HAT5 Cleaned and Reblocked LIBERTY PARR TAILORS Liberty Park
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