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 ��THE FORT SHERIDAN ASSOCIATION

���INSTRUCTORS, SECOND CAMP

Front Row (left to right) Capt. J. D. Rivet, Maj. W. R. Nelleger, Capt. G. C. Thrall,

Capt. R. S. Anderson, Maj. J. W. E. Taylor.

Back Row (left to right) Capt. M. S. Murray, Capt. H. V. Meissner, Capt. B. R. Gleason,

Capt. Lee Foster, Capt. Z. L. Smith.

6. Think of some pleasant subject to discuss with your neighbors, such as rehgion or the death of some dear friend.

7. Splash as much syrup as possible on the handle of the syrup holder. The other men will thank you for this, as it will prevent them from letting it slip through their hands.

8. Always pull a big laugh when your mouth is full of crackers. Crack- ers in one's face is far more preferable than dust.

9. Don't forget to point out all the mistakes made by the other boys during the day. It does much to elevate the opinion of your hearers on your own knowledge.

10. If a fly lands in your meat be sure and call the attention of every one to it. It isn't everyone can land a fly.

1 I. Use your knife freely. Sword swallow^ers are scarce these days, and besides the knives are not sharp.

I 2. In leaving the mess hall slap as many fellows as possible on the back. It's a real "fratty" stunt, and helps those slapped to digest their meal.

Few days in the service were more interesting than those early days at Fort Sheridan. At first there were tired legs and weary arches, but that was not all. Then came weary brains. Men accustomed to large affairs, and to

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