TWO REPLACEMENTS ADDED TO COMPANY F: .
‘ The Curacao, on arrival at this Po3t, brought Pvts* Green and
Gilbert, both of whom have been assigned at Company F, Pvt* Green ar
rived at Chilkoot Barracks (then Ft* Vfci. H. Seward) for the first tiine
just thirteen years to a day prior to his present coming* After a year's
service here, tye returned to the States in 1912; returned again in 1914
and left with the 14th Infantry when that organization departed from
Alaska*
DON'T POLICE UP 30 MUCH; AVOID THE NECESSITY IHEREFOR:
The Infantry School News is carrying on a popular campaign for eliraL
inating tra3h around Fort Behning. The idea is that while it*s up to the
C.O. to see the camp is policed, it is Mr* Buck who does the policing and
it1 s to Mr. Buck’s interest that as little trash as possible is scattered
for him to pick up. In addition, there is' the purely aesthetic pleasure
of living amid spick and span surroundings, and there* s the lessened risk
of infectious diseases and fires#
At this post at this time, such a campaign may seem foolish, for as
we know, the squad rooms and buildings are 9pick and span and the smooth
expanse of snow is unspotted#
But those #10 were here last Spring know that this same 9now covers
a multitude of sins. When it melts all sorts of debris — candy boxes,
burnt matches, paper— are revealed as an offense to the eyes. Ihat's the
temptation here in winter — to throw trash down and let the snow cover
it up. Let’s resist that temptation. Ihe rubbish mil all have to be
picked up after the thaw. And remember the G.I .Cans placed in all hall
ways as rubbish receptacles. "Ihere's a reason.**
CHILKOOT NAVY HOUSES SEA FARERS IN STYLE:
The construction of the "fo1 castle” on the Harbor Boat Fornance is now
practically complete; including downy bunks for a crew of ten men.
Electric lights, book shelves filled with works of Stevenson, Rex
Beach and other novelists, classical or thrilling, make the place one of
the most homelike and enjoyable which is inhabited by any of the local sol
dados. Steam heat prevents the nautical QjLIers from minding the gales
which blow on Lynn Canal.
The remodelling of the boat to accommodate the crew more comfortably
was done at the initiative of Captain Stidham, whose ability, as an old
time skipper, to get the last ounce of efficiency from his crew, is only
exceeded by his consideration for their comfort and welfare.___
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITIZENS1 MILITARY TRAINING CAMPS:
The Citizens* Military Training Camps for the 9th Corps Area will be
held this summer at Fort Winfield Scott, San Francisco and Del Monte, Cal*,
from June 26 to July 25 inc.; at Camp Lewis Washington, and Fort Worden,
Washington, from June 19 to July 18, inc#; and at Ft# Douglas, Utah, from
June 12 to July 11, inc# Last year Corporal Rodgers of Company F attend
ed the Camp ^ewis encampment and was chosen captain of the C#M.T#C rifle
team# Those attending must be under 24 years of age# and must present ev
idence as to their moral character and mental ability, as well as pass the
strict physical test# Civilian youths are eligible to attend, their ex
penses being paid by the government. This should prove especially attrac
tive to boys in Alaska who wish to visit the States during the summer#
FRANK SORRELS, post smith, returned on the last boat from the States,
accompanied by his wife and children*