_ . THE CHILKOOT POST
An unofficial 1 ournai. J2.ublish^ed jvithout. expense _to__the_ Government
Vol» 3____ ___J^eo^fenber J3_9jth,JL_9_]:3__No, 53
YES, VE HAD A 1‘tRERY CHRISTMAS:
Santa Claus arrived per schedule last Mo.idgcy afternoon, and
presented each child ueoiletit h®re with a stocking fall of goodies
and a present of some kind in addition, all the married people of
the Post had brought their youngsters to the Recreation Hall in
Bldg. 14. The ordinary illuminations ’/ere extin&ughed and the large
Christmas tree lighted. 'There was a breathless ’vait, and then the
sound of sleigh bells was heard. 'The Santa Claus, with resplendent
red nose and white whiskers appeared. Santa’s voice was strangely
reminiscent that of Pvt. Bill Beitinger, 5th asst, quar
termaster of the good ship Romance,
Christmas day found the mess halls of both companies appro
priately decorated with greens, fesr-ocns, and most of all, pies,
cakes and turkeys. The Commanding Officer and Mrs. Maddox were
the guests of Comoany E for Christmas dinner.
But perhps the best pat of the whole thing was that it' was
a holiday, witn nothing but the "necessary fatigue” and guard.The
strenuous efforts put forth during the last sixmonths by all hands,
from Buck to C.O. to keep things ship shape with the reduced person
nel of the post, made the respite from l.abor very enjoyable indeed.
COMMANDING OFFICER ADDRESSES NET-7 YEAR* S GREETINGS TO POST:
The Commanding Officer, Major F#M. Maddox, oil the occasion
of the New Year., today addressed the following communication to
re si dents o f this Po st:
"TO: The Officers, Enlisted lien and Civilian Personnel of
Chilkoot Barracks:
"In reviewing the accomplishments of this command luring the
six months just closed, the Commanding Officer finds much to com
mend in the concerted efforts of all connected with tne Post in
these achievements, and the success which has been attained* These
things ha/e been brought about only by oo-ordination and hearty co
operation of every individual concerned, and the Commanding fficer
desires to express his sincere appreciation of the lnyalty gren him
in his six months administration, and is not unmindful of the un
tiring energy and devotion to duty of all in overcoming obstacles
which seemed at tines almost un surmount able.
"Mistakes fray have been made# That's only human* The errors
should be turned to profit in the future# This post has the co
operative idea and spirit* Eet* s keep it# There is always room for
improvement and increased efficiency intbe Army# That applies to
this command# A high standard has been set for the year 1924,and
it is inoumbant upon every one to endeavor to attain the zenith of
efficiency in training, discipline, morale and esprit de corps,
which is a praiseworthy ambition in all soldiers. In the future
obstacles will be encountered, but the successful man makes step
ping stones of things difficult, which reacts to the honor and
glory of the individual and reflects credit upon the service in
general#
(Co itinued on Aage iwo.