2 GAS ATTACK TO A FINISH!
GAS ATTACK 3 Why Men Join the New York Division Capt. Tristram, Tupper, in Charge Recruiting Work in New York City, is Accomplishing Splendid Results. Capt. Tristram Tupper, who is in charge of the recruiting campaign for the 27th division in New York City, is doing splendid work. Already nearly 100 recrruits have been received here and others are expected soon. Patriotic societies and women's organizations are assisting in the recruiting campaign and the New York papers are giving a great deal of prominence to it. Capt. Tupper has circulated, among other literature, a pamphlet entitled, "Twentyseven Reasons Why You Should Join the Twenty-seventh Division." It follows : 1. Because the 27th division is regarded by many military observers and high officials as the best division in the United States army. 2. Because the 27th division is the New York division. 3. Because it is an all-volunteer division. 4. Because men outside of the draft age— men from 18 to 21 and from 31 to 40—are now eligible to enlist. 5. Because the organizations composing the New York division have made glorious history in America's wars and will continue to do so on the battle-fields of France. 6. Because 3,700 men—physically sound and mentally alert—are needed at once to fill up the ranks for service overseas. 7. Because you can pick your own branch of the service—infantry, artillery, engineers, machine gun, military police, ammunition train, ordnance repair units, hospital orderlies, etc., etc. 8. Because the chances for rapid advancement are excellent. 9. Because the New York division is officered almost entirely by men who have risen from the ranks. <strong>The</strong>y know the soldier game from the ground up. 10. Because the New York division saw service on the Mexican border and made a splendid record under most trying conditions. 11. Because at Camp Wads worth, Spartanburg, S. C, the New York division has had six months' intensive and scientific training for modern warfare under the best American and allied officers and instructors. 12. Because Camp Wads worth has the lowest sick rate of any camp in the United States. 13. Because the New York division is encamped on an ideal site—regarded as the best in the South. 14. Because the morale of the New York division, from the rawest recruit up, is superb. | 15. Because the New York division has of ' the lowest percentage of desertions of any division in the country. <strong>The</strong> men are loyal and contented. 16. Because the New York division has an unexcelled system of military schools, offering complete and modern training in all phases of present-day warfare. 17. Because you will have the privilege and opportunity of fighting in a veteran organization. 18. Because you will be serving side by side with men from your own state and your own city. 19. Because the New York division is noted for its excellent mess. <strong>The</strong> cooks have been trained at modern schools and they appreciate Napoleon's maxim that an army marches on its stomach. 20. Because the New York division is known to have the best artillery range and best system of trenches in the country. 21. Because the New York division is renowned not only for the large number of famous athletes in its ranks, but also for the high standard of athletic ability throughout, and for the spirited interest in sports. 22. Because the men of the New York division play hard as well as work hard, and have splendid facilities for entertainment and recreation. 23. Because the fact that you have dependents is no longer an obstacle in the way of military service. <strong>The</strong> government will take care of them and at the same time safeguard your own future. 24. Because under the liberal provisions of the Military and Naval Insurance Act the United States government will protect you and yours by the triple protection of (1) family allowances, in addition to your own allotments; (2), compensation (or pension), and (3) government insurance at low peace rates, against death and total disability. 25. Because every intelligent New Yorker wants to "Fight in France with New York's Volunteers." 26. Because every patriotic man desires to take part in the greatest struggle in the world's history. 27. Because no red-blooded American can stand idly by while the Hun is at the gate. CLEAN UP BY MAY 15TH. Each organization in camp has been directed to advise the reclamation officer as to the number of overcoats, woolen coats, woolen breeches, woolen sweaters, blankets, omforts and woolen caps to be cleaned at the present time. It is also directed that all organizations report as to the total number of each of these articles in camp to be cleaned between now and May 15. MAJOR SHARP IS INSPIRED. Chorus Lady in Division Show Causes Him to Invoke Muse. Major John B. Sharp, of the British Mission here, was overcome by an attack of poetry last week. He sent the <strong>Gas</strong> <strong>Attack</strong> the following poem, and with it this note: "Sir: "<strong>The</strong> enclosed was inspired by that lovely creature, Lotta Noyes (Private Pauly). "You have my permission to tear it up, but 1 just had to tell someone how I felt. (Signed) "JOHN B. SHARP, Major." Here is how Major Sharp felt: Oh! Fairy of the hefty arms, Behold me—victim of thy charms! *** *** How daintily, how neatly dost thou dance! How sweetly, how demurely doest thou glance! To think that now at last my heart should know, \t hands so fair, the shaft from Cupid's bow! * * * t- * * Oh! Curse Jack Roche! A murrain on his graces! Thy dainty toes in danger from his paces.) fhat his it be to hold thee, maiden—blushing, His nu nkey-paws thy flow'r-frame surely crushing! * • * * * * * Now do I know the State that I should serve, America!—and, if I had the nerve, \ soldier I might be and so combine War with the chance to worship at thy shrine! (From the Official Bulletin.) "NEW YORK DIVISION" IS ADOPTED AS NICKNAME. Editor, <strong>The</strong> Official Bulletin: It is noted in your edition of March 11th that the 31st Division recently adopted the name of "Dixie Division" in a general order. It might be of interest to your readers to know that the 27th Division has adopted the nickname of "New York Division." This name is extremely popular among the soldiers here for the reason that during border service the then 6th Division was known as the "New York Division." For many years the National Guard troops in New York State comprised the only tactical National Guard division in the United States, and was known throughout the country as the "New York Division." <strong>The</strong> present 27th Division is made up entirely of troops from New York State, all of whom were volunteers and former National Guardsmen. Very respectfully, W. T. STARR, Captain, Assistant Chief of Staff, Acting Division Intelligence Officer. Headquarters 27th Division.