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THE CADUCEUS.
UNDER THE GROSS AND TRIANGLE
Private GEORGE RYDER
MEMORIAL DAY MARKED
BY RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
NEW K. OF C. SECRETARY.
Arthur Kelly, ot New York, has
joined the clerical force of the K. of C.
at Oamp Greene. He comes to the camp
with a wide reputation as a newspaper
man.
SCHMIDT GOES NORTH.
William F. Schmidt, who has acted
as official photographer for The Cadti-
ceus, is among the 150 men called for
duty at Allentown. Other arrange
ments will be made to obtain Camp
Greene pictures for our publication,
but we will miss the energetic way of
Comrade Schmidt. We take this means
of thanking him lor his work while
here.
PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.
We were afforded a very pleasant
time Tuesday evening at the “Y.” Mrs.
Strong, wife of Captain Strong, and
Mrs. Clark, wife of Captain Clark,
entertained us with piano and violin
solos. It is needless to say that ev
ery one enjoyed the evening to the
utmost, here was also a vocal duet
which received much applause.
TALIESIN W. DAVIES, Y. M. C. A. Secretary
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.
Large Per Cent of Base Hospital Force
Obeys Call To Prayer.
Solemnity marked Memorial Day at
the base hospital. Suspension of all
unnecessary labor had been ordered
by Commander Major Renn, on Thurs
day. Construction work was halted
for the day. Reville was sounded at
the hour reserved for Sabbath days.
High mass was observed by the Cath
olics at 9:30 in the chapel building,
in accordance with the President's
proclamation that the day be one of
special devotion. Prayers were offered
for the success of Democracy’s cause.
The altar was draped in flags and pa
triotic emblems.
Father Paul Bethel, acting camp
chaplain for the Catholics, conduct
ed the morning service. The tender
personality of Father Bethel added to
his words of devotion. The Catholics
of the base hospital feel themselves in
debted to the K. of C. organization for
securing Father Bethel for the occa
sion.
Protestant of the base hospital held
services in the Y. M. C. A. building at
1() o’clock. Secretary Davies was in
charge of the meeting. There w'as a
fervent prayer for the cause of justice
and a short talk on “Reconsecration."
n the evening the Motor Mechanics
Band gave a concert at the hospital
band stand. Every number was warmly
received. The patriotic note was prev
alent in the music. T. W. Milam, camp
singer of the Y. M. C. A. is responsi
ble lor bringing the group of musicians
to the hospital.
Secretary Martin spoke at the De-
tentlon Camp last Sunday evening.
Professor Milam led the singing.
GOES TO PARIS ISLAND.
WOULD ENLARGE CHOIR.
ENTERTAINMENT FOR SOLDIERS.
An entertainment for soldiers will
be given on Wednesday night under
the auspices of the St. Paul Presbyter
ian Church, on the church grounds,
corner of Twelfth and Caldwell streets.
Refreshments will be served.
PATRIOTIC PROGRAM.
Dr. Edwin Mims, lecturer and enter
tainer, will speak at the SUnday pa
triotic jjrogram to be held at the open
air pavilirn of the Soldiers' Club,
SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT.
Then’ will 'A a sricial entertain-
Micnl at the Hehrew Tr,*ple on Sunday
evening at o’cloc,-'
OPENING OF K. OF C. CLUB.
The new K. of 0. Club lor enlisted
men, located in the old postoflice build
ing, opposite the Y. M, C. A., corner
of Second and South Tryon streets,
will be opened on Wednesday night.
An informal program, starting at 7
o’clock, will run throughout the eve
ning. Welcome to all men in khaki.
GOES WTH NO. 54 MEN.
Secretary Davies spoke at the Cal
vary M. E. Church of Charlotte, last
Sunday morning.
Dr. C. L. Jackson will speak at the
Steel Creek Presbyterian Church next
Sunday morning. 'This church has the
name of being the largest rural Pres
byterian church in North Carolina.
The “Y” bids a hearty Godspeed to
the men who left us this week. One of
our secretaries. Mr. Charles Martin,
accompanied them, to do the men any
service that he can. We shall miss Mr.
Martin in the base hospital “Y” work,
but cneerfully lend him for a while
to the men who have special need at
this time. During Secretary Martin’s
absence, Mr. H. Grauanick, physical di
rector of building 102, will assist in
the work.
The “Y” is sorry that the smiling
countenance of Private John K. Wil
liams, former Y. M."!!. A. secretary at
the base hospital “Y” will not be seen
again. He has run off with the other
good men from old “54.” We wish them
all “the best o’ luck.”
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE.
Joseph Turbet, who has been with
the K. of C. for the past two weeks
and who was well known at the base
hospital, left lor Paris sland on Thurs
day, where he will join Brother Egan.
Catholics at the base hospital would
enlarge their choir, which has been
well trained under Choirmaster Ryder.
The musical organization has been
somewhat unstable because of the
coming and going of nurses and enlist
ed men. Catholics at the base hospital
who have vocal talent are urged to
report to the choirmaster at once.
The new plan for a service every
Sunday morning at the “Y” began very
promisingly last Sunday. Dr. H. P'. Eck-
hardt, one of the Lutneran camp pas
tors, preached a very strong sermon.
Dr. J’lckhardt, one of the Lutheran
camp pastors, preached a very strong
sermon. Dr. Eckhardt is a man of win
ning personality and “takes’’ well at
all the “Y’s.” Next Sunday morning
the service will be in charge of Dr.
H. O. Nash, the Elpiscopal camp p:is-
tor. Those who have heard Dr. Nash
speak know that he is a thought-com
pelling speaker and they are always
anxious to hear him again. This ser
vice is not for Episcopalians only, but
for all. Ten o’clock is the hour.
CHEERY HOME HOUR.
Last Sunday afternoon the youn.g
people from the St. Paul’s Presbyter
ian church of Charlotte entertained
the soldiers during the Home Hour.
The soldiers theruselves participated
in the entertainment at the call of
Mr. White, the leader of the hour. An
impromptu male quartette sang some
selections, and Mr. Gates sang a solo
in Ids usual pleasing manner. The
members ot St. P’aul’s church offers a
welcome to the soldiers not only to
their regular services but to their
homes The ?aw Creek Presbyterian
Church will be in charge of the Home
Hour next Sunday. The soldiers are
warmly invited to these Home Hour
gatherings. They are informal and fur
nish a fine opportunity to the men to
become acquaiuteu with some of the
best naturally and properly to that
touch with home life which all the
m.en in the camp should have in order
to meet a real need.
INSPIRING SERMON.
Dr John A, Hainer, the Baptijit
c.inip pastor, ipokc very effectively
last Sunday eveuiug to a large audi
ence on “Blind Partimeus.” We re
gret tc say that Dr. Mainer’s days in
Cam]i Greene are i-umhered, as he
shortly returns to Hs pastorate in
Phiiadelphia He ha.s endeared himself
to the men diming his I ticf stay.