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?" v v ! Page 2 m TRENCH AND CAME Theodore Partfick, Jr., Editor. Published weekly at the National Cantonments for the soldiers of the United Statea, under the auspices of the National War Work Council of the Y. M. C. A. of the United States, with the co-operation of the leading newspapers of the United States, named as Advisory Board. CAMP C.REEXE EDITION. Published every Monday at Gimp a/fl JJK Greene, N. c., oy ine Army x. m. , A., with the co-operation of The I mmmt=^=9 Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, N. C. } Macaieei Business office at Y. M. C. A. Administration Building No. 101. News and correspondence received JR^PVUJ at all Y. M. C. A. buildings on Camp Greene reservations when properly im HI H The Marines have set the pace. RfflU General Hindenburg has again postjSLJjljS U Pened his visit to Paris. HslS Some of our "leading grocers" are l IRffiB very properly given an opportunity to BjflUH contribute liberally to the Red Cross. The food administrators are on the HI A recent news dispatch says that fir RtkAd ll the "Y" will have to go before the BJl people this fall and ask for $100,000,000 to carry out their program in H trench and camp. The folks back Hffl home will no doubt see that the E We seem to remember that Kngland j k--,.1 cmiA frouhie with her so-called j ||. ? Tfl "conscientious objectors" In the early 1M1 *"' months of the war. We are giving , " mi 11) thorn the treatment they very often deserve?a long jail sentence. We're likely to have less trouble with them J * in the future. []|B . One of the most encouraging things 11LM about the terrible suffering and huiKH man destruction that is going on "over V / Jm there" is the remarkable results that ^SL>y4]B are being obtained by the army surgeons. Wounded are literally being made over. Almost everything now iTi |{lM seemsT to be in the realm of the pos The government is now debating LA HI what sort of diplomacy is going to pre BJH1 vail during and after the war?whethR-flrCT er secret or whether all of J^| M the cards will be laid on the table so TIJI that the world may see and advise. H M JBnB There is a great deal of hurtful publicitv. we have no doubt, but we hope B JBI that a new diplomacy will be evolved 11 B that will be an improvement on the A.W One of the soldiers who was trained n 1H n aII|P wrceno, dui wno is now on I H FU the tiring line in France, is ambitious. ILK He writes that one of his friends has effectually disposed of some 40 flermans, and he is jealous of him. Well. If lff U so long as it is our chief business to U B kill Germans we may as well hope that he will be successful. ? Secretary Baker's recent statement that there are over 700.000 American ^BpB soldiers already in the European war theater will send a thrill through the hearts and minds of our people. We've got great faith in the possibilities of those men of ours, so much so that we believe that the military observers will \ soon begin to eliminate altogether any ^ BAB pessimistic tendencies. sr3 black cat combined WITH "13's" Hoodoed Ship Sailors of Lost Oronsa Tell Y. YM. C. A. Worker of Superstit II tious Circumstances. m j| "Thirteens" in many combinations and a black cat hoodooed the steammmm,) ship Oronsa on her last voyage which 'VTK Y ended in her being torpedoed in BritIll^ I ish waters, the sailors have since asIll I Hiirerf Arthur R Himircrfnrd nf Ww yYork. the leader of the 57 Y. M. C. A. j workers who were on board and who [ escaped in boats, according to Y. M. I (\ A. men at Camp Oreene. The sailors said they were not superstitious. The passengers went on board on a Friday. The Oronsa left America on April 10. 13 vessels were in the convoy. 13 preachers were on board the m ._ Oronsa. also 13 Methodists, it was the thirteenth round trip for the comHn jfSjj mander of the convoy and the thirHVfrJefiW teenth trip for an escorting warship. MBrwa F C. Bennett of New York, assigned to berth No. 13. was the only seasick I passenger. He moved out. Thomas R Dawson of Providence. R. I., who nil III took his place in No. 13, had the narrowest escape. Im HI The torpedo struck at 1:03 a. m., Bfy UII sinking the Oronsa in 13 minutes. Life boat No. 13 alone was de 1(1 II stroved by the explosion. I'pon reaching shore a conference U|| R| | was called In room No. 13 and one II man received hat check No. 13. jul II On the thirteenth day out a black JUH liff cat on board increased the passengers by three black kittens. Aside from fei&aJ that there was nothing connected with . ?aper?ltlon. '"" ' ;'-i^ji?v8?j / TRENCH , ^IND FOLD WRESTLING \ MATCHES BRING LAUGH Usual Good Program Given at Camp Greene "Y" 105; Secretary Herzfeld Is Anxious for More Talent Much comedy was injected in the ptogram of the usual stunt night at "Y" 106, Camp Greene, last week, when a large part of the program consisted of blindfolded boxing and wrestling matches. These matches kept the audience in a continuous uproar over the grotesque attitude of the contest an is. Two wrestling bouts of a more serious nature were staged by Sergeant Michalik, of the remount station, and Private Bower, of the Second squad. Third regiment; Private Peterson and "Kid" Dayton, the former of the Third compahy. Third Motor Mechanics. and the latter of the 608th Aero Squadron. The first of these matches resulted in a fall for Michalik in four minutes, fifty seconds. The second went to Dayton in three minutes, fiftyfive seconds. Both bouts were hotly contested, and some very clever footwork and breaks were demonstrated. On Tuesday evening of this week a program of vaudeville acts was prepared to constitute the program, and a number of singers, dancers and players wefe chosen- to make the program complete and interesting. Secretary Harry Herafeld, physical director of "Y" building 105 is anxious to have soldier talent enlist for these stunt . night programs. Mr. Herzfeld will be glad to have them report personally to him or to any of the other secretaries in his building. AVIATION BAND GIVES HOSTESS HOUSE MUSICAL Lawn Crowded With Visitors. Recently Arrived Headquarters Troop Special Guests. A delightful musical was given Sunday at the Camp Greene hostess house from 5 to 7 o'clock. The entiro program was given by the aviation band, under the direction of Lieut. Joseph Arndt. This band, which is new to Charlotte, was heard by a number of the Charlotte people for the first time. ",l-- van nrlmarllv fftP t hp A lie WIIUCH " K w soldiers, but the public was incited and availed itself of the opportunity to hear some unusually good music. The band rendered selections that were excellently chosen. The band organization, which is one of the very best in any of the American camps, demonstrated on this occasion its stellar ability. During the concert refreshments were served in the hostess house tea room, which has been tastefully arranged for such occasions. The headquarters troop were invited as special guests, at which time they were given a cordial welcome to Charlotte, and the camp. They have but recently arrived from Waco, Texas. RED CROSS WORKERS ATTEND A CONFERENCE. ? ? Field Director Harvey and Associate , Director Branch of the Camp Greene i Red Cross, spent Tuesday and Wed- j nesday in Atlanta, attending a confer- f ence of all the field directors of the 1 southern division. During the conference the Red Cross convalescents home at Camp Gordon was dedicated. This is the first of the convalescent; homes to be completed and the building excited much admiration. Director Blair, of Washington, one ' of the heads of the bureau of camp j service, spent Friday at Camp Greene, and expressed himself as well satisfied with conditions here. Mr. Harvey was confined to his bed Sunday with a severe attack of illness, but recovered sufficiently to go to Atlanta. He is now quite himself again. Numerous inquiries have come in the Red Cross headquarters lately for comfort kits, and it was stated on Saturday that enough are on the way to meet all of the demands that arc likely to be made. POPULAR CAMP PASTOR HAS ! RETURNED FROM PITTSBURGH j Rev. Henry P. Eckhardt. Camp Greene Hutheran camp pastor, has returned to Charlotte after an absoncp of 10 davs. which were sDent in Pittsburgh. Pa. During his stay in Pittsburgh Dr% Eckhardt addressed a| number of meetings on the work of the Y. M. C. A. and other religious agencies at Camp Greene. Dr. Eckhardt announces that he is again on the job, and that he will be pleased to meet any of the soldiers, particularly the Lutherans. His headquarters are at the Selwyn hotel. Charlotte. * Dr. Eckhardt. who was formerly pastor of a large church in Pittsburgh, is one of the most zealous and effec-' tive religious workers at Camp Greene. During his stay of about six weeks here he has found a secure place in the affections of the soldiers and civil * ' -V , Vfih" '( WT'/rVDWl DAM J- MF? INCTKCTJT* OKifwrra* ^Drawn Kspccially for Camp VAUDEVILLE STUNTS FEATURE THE PROGRAM K. C. Buildings Have Attractive Showing of Talent for Soldier Audiences. Entertainments of unusual merit were given Thursday night in K. of C. buildings. The amusements were held in the airdomes. A vaudeville featured the affair at No, 1 building, while boxing was the main bill at No. The vaudeville had a decided professional aspect. There was nothing amateurish about It. Singing, dancing, instrumental, vocal music and boxing were among the high "spots" on the program. The talent -from Charlotte made quite a hit The "nigger" dialect of Miss Rosalie *] Jones of Charlotte was very amusing. She imitated a "nigger" woman by talking over the 'phone. The audience virtuully howled when Miss Jones went through motions of 'phoning. Miss Blanche Manning, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Man- , ning of the city, was anotner attractive card. She took the stage with- J out the slightest hesitation and sang J sweetly. Her manner was pleasing 1 and her voice was very clear. She 1 could be heard all through the audi- i ence. ?1 Some clever passes in boxing were i illustrated when Sergeant PIcard, of 1 the Fourth, eompany, Third regiihent, < M. M., and Leo R. Crevier, of the i Eleventh company. Third regiment, ] M. M.. met in the ring. Private John 1 tetJETO Wt .sun Among the many features of the 1 past week which have taken place in IJ the Jewish welfare clubroom in camp I1 was the wedding ceremony perform- I s ed by Dr. Raisin when he united one * of our fighting men. Sergeant Henry J. Levy. Third regiment. Thirty-first < squadron, aviation section .with the t present Mrs. Levy, formerly Miss , f Florence Irma Kahn. of Troy, New n York. The marriage was held at 4 J ] o'clock Wednesday afternoon, June j j 12, ana aitnougn mere were; ? . of fellow soldiers to witness and cheer j the bride and groom, the wedding was tvery quiet, due to the fact that the couple desired ft so, and therefore, i none was present beside the "best man" and the two witnesses, Mr. Seligman and Mr. Crossman. I Sergeant Levy did not announce his j intentions as to a honeymoon nor did he give anyone the opportunity to find out. Five minutes after the ceremony he slipped away with his bride and we have not seen nor heard from him yet. Where is Sergeant Levy? 9?? Activities in Town. Sunday evening the usual entertainment held the attention of the soldiers and townspeople at the club room in town, sua v*cat oe?cmu * street, and the program proved to be the most pleasing of any thus far. t Dr. Raisin opened the entertainment < with r short talk to the men and was J followed by the well-known pianist, t Private TreneHon. This- popular piano ^ player can transpose any piece, no ( matter how difficult, into any key. and \ can also btJast of reading music, < classic or otherwise, in a manner that i brings out hearty applause. i Other appreciated numbers were t Sergeant Haas, who "gave a mono- t loguc; Private Sweet, with a vocal 1 selection; Sergeant Russ. also with a t vocal selection, and Sergeant Drovan, j who played the piano. Last, but not 1 least, was little Miss Ethel Smith, who* as ever, made a big hit with the t audience with several new songs. < The dance, held Wednesday night, a was again a success, and although the a y r# A ' S ' / i M ?-J Greene Trench and Camp.) i ? rrainor refereed. Plcard's weight la. 118 pounds. while Crevier weighs. 122 pounds. They mussed it up several limes. Both are pretty evenly ..^ai matched, despite the few pounds in veight. The K. 4jf- C. shows would not be ip to topbiotch if the audience didn't ' jee our "Black Dot" Carolina Branson ind Sergeant Taylor, the comedian, 'ormerly with B&rnum and Bailey. barbed in a negro mamma's d?ess, -i 'Black Dot" brought the audience to heir feet several times. He has the legro dialect down to perfection. There is none better when it comes ; ;o minstrel performing than Sergeant s||| Taylor. He knows the game. His ?vfg tttire is one of the funniest raake-^"'? ips than has ever been seen in the :amp. He dressed like a tramp and akes the part well. + rHIRD MECHANICS TO PLAV LINCOLNTON BALL TEAM ??. -|S The regimental baseball team of the Third Motor Mechanics, under dlree-o.'jH .ion of Captain Wood, will play Uncolnton ball team at Lincolnton ' Wednesday afternoon. The team >e accompanied by the band of this i .r % egiment. Daring Wednesday $ven-. i?T-n ng, the band will play at a danoe,..)..^' vhen the members of the nail team.--^ Vili be esoecially invited guests. Rb- ^ jeipts both of the ball game and danCn "FTJ ivil 1 be contributed to the LincolntOB^fglpfl Red Cross chapter. It was announced ?5sH lere. 3?il nusic was furnished by a colored j&zs ~ '*; jand, instead of an orchestra from'he aviation band as the week pre^jSH rious, it played with plenty of pep *jEH in<f jazz strains and assured them- . lelves of many future engagements. Activities in Camp. The program for the past week ;amp has consisted of usual Friday jvening services, lectures by Dr. Rai lin on Tuesday evening, and French classes by Private Schenlft*:? Or. Raiain is much pleased to^ note > he increasing interest in the Kriaay \ light services and urges the men to - H continue their enthusiasm and nezt.-^H Friday is looking forward to seeing HJ lew faces and many of them. - The > Tuesday evening lecture by Dr. Rai- ' -H| tin was well attended, the subject I 9 >f which was "The Jews In England," I ? tnd next week on Tuesday, Dr. Raisin ~ 1 vill again lecture along the same ines, however, using another country . ^Jggt is the basis of his lecture. _ ' MB "Not Only has the clubroopi been well e presented by the different regiments I i tnd companies In camp on the even- I ngs that a program has been planned, I >ut the other nights of the week have 'ound the clubroom well used by the ;V I nan men who can spend an enioytble few hours visiting with tKe rep*,?>. esentatives and swapping stories. /.jfM koarday Night Smoker Diacontijwd. L - I After carefnlly considering and with he opinion of the men the board has leemed It advisable to discontinue the ^ 1 Saturday night smokcgr and in the fa- #- " ? ure will have only two programs a Bg veek. the Wednesday dance and Sun- I ?n??n?ainmonf Thpiifl Mmnlr?ra I Ml '?J uu.iu.u.ni vere first inaugurated with the view f entertaining those men who can- U.\U lot enjoy themselves in the presence ".>? ?f the female sex. It seems, however,>5M hat in the regiments now in csmp-^.V here are no such men; en the con-'* ft* rary, the men say they would enjoy I hemselves considerably more if ?irIs were not prohibited from &ttei|j?0? ng the clubroom on Saturday nights. I Though there will be no official enertainments,The clubroom Will he ft pen, smokes may be had, and to the
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