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SECTION 2 THE COURIER-JOURNAL, LOUISVILLE, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 30, 1917. stmas Cheer ver the 19 outing Gloom lub in connection with the Christmas tree the Christmas nrMnffl vrn to thmiifhf. he would call ort us often. It is gratifying to all men in the army, especially we who are at Camp Zaohary Taylor, full 5' sent us. It made every one- of us very happy to know that we were HEARTS GLADDENED 'AT BASE HOSPITAL SUNSHINE IN HEARTS OF THESE SOLDIERS lu ivuyw mat.

our present COL KILBOURNE EXPRESSES GRATITUDE thought of by the people of the State we all love and honor most. Wishing you ing we have the hearty and support of such a newspaper as the Cou- i ier-j ournai, wnose reputation was known to all of us long before coming lo Luis camp. JUSJifH i. SHAW, First Lieutenant. Battery.

B. zation desire to express our thanks and appreciation toward you and your pa-r for the interest taken in us Christ- We wk-'h you a verv happv New iear. RALPH H. U'LN'GERT, First Company B. Courier-Journal: In behalf of the men of this company 1 wish to thank you and those associated with vou for making 'It possible for them to further enjoy Chrastmas time In Camp Zaohary Taylor.

The thoughtfuliifss and spirit or your paper and the peuplo who responded to your call for making Chr.otmaG at this camp more pleat-ant are especially appreciated. B. ROBINSON, Captain. Company C. Courier-Journal: Through the courtesy of the Courier-Journal all the boys full appreciation of the gratitude of the men I am sure your gratification over Tlr work would be complete.

A. HALL, First Lieutenant Battery D. Courier-Journal: I wish to express my appreciation in behalt or the men of this battery for tile laoors of the Couner-Journal toward making our Christmas party a success. Through your efforts those men have been unable to get homo tor Christmas have been made happy by the thought that tney were not forgotten at tnis period of good cheer. HARLAN J.

HADLEY, Captain. Battery E. Courier-Journal: The men of Battery wish me to express their thanks and appreciation for the Christmas clioer and good wishes extended them by the Courier-Journal. H. FRENCH.

First Lieutenant. festivities lessened, if they dm not eliminate, all pangs of homesickness. ROBERT P. BONNIE, Second Lieutenant. Sixth Company.

Courier-Journal: It Is my privilege to thank you in the names of the men of this company for the splendid part that was taken by you and your co-workers in making tbeir Christmas a happy one. The attractiveness and usefulness of the gift, the spirit with which they were prepared and distr.buted and the general atmosphere created by the tree and decorations which you provided did much to keep the company 'in good cheer throughout the holiday season and to make Cliristmas at Camp Zachary Taylor a day that we will long gratefully remember. DANIEL R. BROSXAN, Commanding. Courier-Journal: The officers and men of Battery 327th Field Artillery, desire impress to tne courier-Journal ana to tlie Cheer Club their gratitude for the Christinas tree and (TiristTna-o deco a.

lapp-y ana prosperous ivevv leer, GUY A. WHITCOMB, First Lieutenant. Twenty-fourth Company. Courier-Journal: On behalf of the above company, the writer desires to acknowledge, with grateful thanks, the Christmas tree which was furnished us on Christmas day through your kindness. The same was very much appreciated by the men and helped materially In making the day one of enjoyment and pleasure.

CHAS. E. GRIFFIN, Captain, Twenty-fifth Company. Courier-Journai I acknowledge receipt of the many Christinas presents and Christmas tree and appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness In behalf of my company. Wishing you a very hap rations which were sent to this organ ization oy tne Cheer Club.

The tree added an element of home life to the Christmas fesitivities which otherwise would have been missing. As it was, the men who were here over Christmas 333th Infantry, Camp Zachary Taylor, December 2S. Courier Journal: I take great pleasure in forwarding herewith letters from the commanding officers of several companies and detachments of this regiment, expressing their appreciation of t-he kindness shown the men of their organizations by the Christmas Cheer Committee organized under your officers and those of the Red Cross. 5- In forward-ins theso letters, I wish to express the high feeling of appreciation and gratitude which I feel toward you for your very thoughtful efforts in behalf of the troops of the 335th Infantry. Yours very truly, L.

F. KILBOURNE, Colonel, 335th Infantry, Command- Base Hospital, Camp Zachary Taylor. December 2S. Courier-Journal: Many hearts were gladdened by the gifts and remembrances so generously distributed among the' hundreds of patients who were so unfortunate as to be compelled to remain in the hospital during this time of general festivities and good cheer. The members of the Detachment Medical Department, 300 strong, were likewise remembered to their satisfaction.

Through the instrumentality of the Courier-Journal, Christmas was thus brought home to many in realistic fashion and tihe officers, patients and all concerned desire' to take this opportunity to express their grateful appreciation to the Courier-Journal for its thoughtfulness and kindness. W. L. PYLES. Lieutenant Colonel.

nact a much better Christmas celebra tion than they had anticipated. The officers and men of Battery extend to the Courier-Journal their best wishes 309TH SANITARY TRAIN. Louisville, Deo. 25. Courier-Journal: As a visiting newspaper man.

spending Christmas eve in Louisville, I want to thank your Cheer Chib for the happiness aJTorded me through the distribution of presents to the fine fellows forming the Headquarters Company of the 40th Infantry- The privilege of beJnsr with these men as a representative of the Cheer Club was not only a rare pleasure to me, but I am sure that, following my explanation of the. source of taie gifts, the hearts of all contributors to your Christmas Cheer Club would have warmed as seldom before, could these donors have been present in person and beheld the sunshine In the hearts of the soldders. The Headquarters Company of the 46th Infantry feel that the people ot Louisville are as dear to them as a relation. They will tight as they played night and lona after peace comes to the world the Christmas Cheer Club will remain in their memories. HOWARD L.

BURBA, Editor The Times, Lima, O. in unipiiiiy Miin nieid signal Battalion spent a very enjoyable Christmas, and they wish to take this means of expresswig their gratitude for your kindness. It was indeed a pleasurable surprise to the many- men. far from home and friends, to hear their names called as they gathered around the tree and received the handsome gifts so kindly furnished through your, esteemed paper. In future years as thev look to their training days Louisville the Christmas of 1917 mill always be a pleasant remembrance of the hceoltal- 32STH FIELD ARTILLERY.

Headquarters Company. Courier-Journal' I. have been requested by the members of this com-panv to express in their behalf their appreciation and also their thanks lor the elaborate donations that made possible tile Christmas tree that we have in our mess hall, and the gifts which created a veal Christmas at-mnsnhc-re and helped to make our ror a prosperous New Year. STEPHEN C. NOLAND, First Lieutenant.

Battery C. Courier-Journal: Battery hereby expresses Its deepest gratitude and most heartfelt thanks for the Christmas presents of the Courier-Journal and the Red Cross. These presents afforded Battery very great pleasure and brought with them Christinas cheer and happiness. RICHARD C. MORENNS, First Lieutenant.

dty of the Courier-Journal and the peo eve. Xheir thanks to the Courier-Jour ple oi Louisville ana us vicinity. Again thanking you for your efforts in making the Christmas of 1917 a bright! snot in the lives of the "Boys Ambulance Companies. Courier-Journal: To the "Christmas Cheer Club" is due, in the largest way, the thanks of every ofllcer and enlisted man of (he Ambulance Section, 303th Saaiitarv Train. Without the splendid effort put forth by your club, born in the spirit of helpfulness and good will, believe that, to many of us, this Christmas would have been just a little sad Just a little tinctured with gloom.

So you made us, the strangers within your gates, very happy, very glad and very grateful. You made us feel that, even in the midst of war, the warm arms of Kentucky's traditional hospitality could reach out and embrace every soldier of the Division." You remembered us and we are thankful. PAUL R. FLETCHER. Major.

Field Hospitals. Courier-Journal: As the representative nal and the loyal people who backed in Khaki." H. C. JAMBS. Captain.

py ana prosperous iNew York. TRAVIS B. WILLI AiLS, Captain. Twenty-sixth Company. Courier-Journal: On behalf of the enlisted personal of this company 1 wish to thank you for the kindness shown by you toward the men during tlie recent Christmas celebrations.

Such interest nils the men with more determination to do their utmost, and a little more, in the cause of freedom. CHAS. A. IcKEAND, First Lieutenant. Twenty-seventh Company.

Courier-Journal: It is mv privilege to address you in the name of the men of the LTth Company and to thank vou for the Christmas they liad thorugh your generous co- operation with the American Red Cross. They were made much happier bv the presents and -the Christmas cheer that emanated from that most necessary of all Christmas symbols, the Christmas tree. C. 'B. BLSTON, Captain.

Twenty-eighth Company. Courier-Journal: In the nsune of the 2Sth Company, as well as in my own person. 1 desire to thank vou most heartily for the Christmas tree and presents which we received. They made tile day brighter and hapnler for many 309TH TRAIN HEADQUARTERS it up In its successful attempt to 'please all the men of the Lincoln Division, cannot be adequately expressed on paper. They were pleased with the presents; they were delighted with Mr.

Peronne, the citizen Santa Cluus, a-nd they were sure, every one, that tjiey had received a large part of the good Will that goeis with Christmas. WILLARD D. WILSON, Second Lieutenant. Seventh Company. Courier-Journal: In behalf of my command I wish to extend thanks for the generous manner in which we were remembered at Christmas.

Coming as it did to many who were AND MILITARY POLICE. Company A. Courier-Journal: wish to thank the Courier-Journal Christmas, Cheer Club in behalf of the enlisted men of this company for the Christmas tree Editor's Note Jlr. Burba was one of the Cheer Club members assigned to a barracks Christmas eve. Many letters of similar tenor from others who represented the Cheer Club at the camp have come to the you did for.

us. Hoping you will enjoy as happv a New Year as we did a Christmas. EARL C. LANE, Captain. Second Caisson Company.

Courier-Journal: On behalf of this company I wish to thank you for your efforts to make Christmas for the men in camp a day of real pleasure. The entertainment and gifts that you provided were greatly appreciated and your courtesv will long be remembered by all men of the S4th Division. With best wishes for the New Year. WILLIAM COLLINS, Captain. First "Wagon Company.

Courier-Journal: Just a word of appreciation forc the true kindness and genuine sincerity extended to. the members of First Wagon Company on Christmas day. I take this opportunity to convey to you the thankfulness of the men for the gracious gifts and the consideration and efforts displayed to make this Christmas an eventful one and our men happy. 'HERMANN BOOS, Captain. and for the many useful articles given the men Christmas eve.

The men all appreciate the efforts made in their behalf by the Christmas Cheer Club. Battery D. Courier-Journal: This organization wishes to thank you and the Red Cross for the interest and co-operation given us in making our first Christmas in tire army a cheerful' one. The Christmas tree and gifts brought forth appreciative smiles upon the boys' faces. This attention, coming from outside sources, conveyed the idea direct to the men tnat the people are with us.

FRANK W. BRYANT, Captain. Battery E. Courier-Journal: On behalf of the men of Battery 327th Field Artillery, I wish to extend our sincere tlianks and express our grateful appreciation of your kindness on Christmas day. Our Christmas day In camp was made more enjoyable and the real spirit of the day was given to each and every individual throuzh the thoughtfulness and generosity of our Louisville friends.

For myself, I can assure you that the spirit of your gifts of comfort kits and Christmas trees will long remain with the men and myself. Kindness remains always with a soldier, and the very' fact that the people back home are with the boys in camp will accomplish much in keeping up the spirit and efficiency of the new National Army. We thank you. MAURICE MELVILLE. the Field Hospital Section of the 309th Sanitary Train, it gives me great pleasure to extend the most sincere thanks for the' Christmas cheer" that your club extended to the members of this organization during the Christmas just past.

The spirit of Southron hospitality which has been'-so evident since the beginning of this camp was beautifully exemplified- and quite won tile "hearts of every- one of us. -officers and men, to your genuine altruism. S. EVERINGHAM, Captain. Per C.

BAILEY, Lieut. Adjt. T. BOWEX, Captain. Company B.

Courier-Journal: The men of this ents have' caused everv man to receive a liberal portion. spending their first Christmas away from home, wc are unanimous in declaring that, the Christmas cheer, conducte'd by the Courier-Journal, was a comnlete success. Please ac II. U. FALJIORB, Captain.

Forty-fifth Company. Courier-Journal: In behalf of the men a map. who was sad at heart because he had to spend this day of rejoicing far from his home and friends. We will long remember your kindness to us. FRANCIS M.

ROOT, Captain. Twenty-ninth and Thirty-second cept the thanks of ninety-two officers and men. organization thank the Courier-Journal Christmas Cheer Club and appreciate their kindness and urood vheer, which will not be forgotten when they leave Louisville, for "Over There" or their homes. of my command I desire to express my appreciation to you for the very MORTON C. CALLIVER, Captain.

Eighth Company. Companies. Courier-Journal: I wish to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of ANDREW" DESMOND, Captain. 309TH AMMUNITION TRAIN. camp as much like home as possible.

WILLIAM EDSON, First Lieutenant. Supply Company. Courier-Journal: May I express the very sincere appreciation of the members of my company and myself for the real "cheery Christrr as" which the efforts of your club went far to make for us? To Mr. Bryan we owe particular appreciation for his interesting and Inspiring talk made in the evening when the gifts were distributed. O.

M. STEVENS, Captain. Medical Detachment. Courier-Journal: On'Pbehalf of the enlisted personnel of this organization -1 beg to express my appreciation of your whole-hearted interest in their behalf on Christmas eve. The memory of the joyous occasion spent in camp on Christmas eve, due to the ifforts of the Courier-Journal, will forever live with those who were present.

J. F. COOK, First Lieutenant. Battery A. Courier-Journal: The men of this ba.ttcrv deeply appreciate the successful efforts of your paper in making their stay here over Christmas a cheerful one.

They wish also to thank through ynu the good people who so generously subscribed to make this work possible. Assuring you that vour desire to dispel gloom from this organization on Christmas was fulfilled to the utmost. EDWARD S. COCKRELL, Captain. Battery B.

Courier-Journal: It is difficult to find words that will adequately express the pleasure which the many, generous Christmas packages brought to the men in our organization, beneath the "hard shell" a soldier, like all the rest, of mankind, is a child, and he likes to bo treated as one at this time of the year. In thanking you and those who jmaae the kindness possible I use the words of one of the men, "We hope to have the opportunity of expressing our appreciation before long on the battlefields of France." N. P. BLOOM First Lieutenant. Battery C.

Courier-Journal: On behalf of the n.rnnnfl of this battery I desire to 159TH DEPOT BRIGADE. Couriei'-Journal: Your' Christmas tree was received at this command on the evening of December 24, and in behalf of the company and officers I the greatest pleasure in thanking you for It. I am sure the boys will think of the and 32d Companies for the kindness shown them Christmas Eve. 309TH SUPPLY TRAIN. Sanitary Detachment.

The members of the Sanitary Detachment. 309tll Supply lour efforts to bring a portion of Christmas cheer to the men away from Medical Detachment. Courier-Journal; The Medical Detachment, 309th Ammunition Train, their homes at this time is truly ap predated by the men and their officers First Lieutenant. Battery F. Courier-Journal: The men of Battery as well.

HARRY N. HI NT ON, Second Lieutenant, Thirtieth and Thirty-first 327th Field Artillery, desire me to express their appreciation of the work of the Christmas Cheer Club and for the presents which tha men received. Courier-Journal: The officers and en listed men of the 30th and 31st com: I also wish to express my approval of the very practical form that these gifts took, and to -assure you that they punles desire to show their appreciation of the good will of the Christmas Cheer Club ot the Courier-Journal. The men were very well appreciated. J.

H. BATCH ELOR First Lieutenant Courier-Journal: It gives me indeed great pleasure to thank you and your organization forthe many remembrances sent to this company on Christmas eve. It is impossible to estimate the happiness and good cheer which was occasioned by your big-hear tednees and liberality. The entire company Joins me thanking you and wishing you a happy and successful New Year. PAUL C.

BERLIN, Captain. Ninth and Tenth Companies. Courier-Journal: I wish to take this opportunity to. thank you for the Christmas packages which vou so thoughtfully sent to the 9th and 10th Companies. The presents were delivered to the men of these organizations on Christmas eve and it was with the greatest enthusiasm and appreciation that they were received.

Your Christmas Cheer Club accomplished this holiday season more than it ever. intended to, and it is with the greatest pride that I extend to you the appreciation and thanks of the men. Trusting that you received as much pleasure in the sending of these gifts as did the men in the receiving of them, I remain, sincerely yours, R. HFSLER, Second Lieutenant. Eleventh and Twelfth Companies.

Courier-Journal: In behalf of the men of the 11th and 12th Companies Louisville Convention and Publicity League wish to extend their sincere thanks for aoie Christinas Eve given them. I tinst that you may express to those- who helped you in making the evening pis-sible our individual and combined appreciation. 'MORGAN B. BRODIU. Commanding.

Thirteenth Battalion. Courier-Journal: The Cliristmas tne presented by the Courier-Journal to t-iis proved to be the source of infinite pleasure to the officers and men I assure you your kindness and thoughtfulness will always be remembered as making the first Cllristnns celebration ait Camp Zachary Tavicr a huge success. F. W. EGGEMA'X, Captain.

Forty-first Company. Courier-Journal: Speaking fur the men of the 41st Company, who Inil from Letcher1 county In Kentuckv. their company wish to ts-proas their thanks and appreciation tor the wonderful Christmas your untii-inir efforts made possible. It i-s indeed, a gratifying sig-ht to see the look and to almost feel the happiness that radiati from those boys when they were given their many gifts. It surely must a source of is-atisf action to you to you could be' responsible for much real good enjoyment and lo the immediate cause of eo much rt-il happiness.

In ending. I svould like lo add my voice to theirs. RAY l. DILLON, Forty-second Company. Courier-Journal: I wish to tuko thii opportunity to express to you the sin the presents they received and for the Christmas tree ano ornaments.

We take means to thank your representative, Norman M. Sweet, whose, presence and message of cheer brought TRENCH MORTAR. 309th Trench Mortar Battery. Courier-Journal: In behalf of the enlisted men of the 309th Trench Mortar Battery. I desire to acknowledge receipt of the Christmas presents so kindly fur- nisneo, oy tne courier-Journal and to thank you for them.

The men certainly back the true spirit or tnlmgs as they were at home on Christmas Eve. JOSEPH H. BARNETT, Thirty-third Company. Courier-Journal: Thank you very much for the many presents that were distributed to our boys of the 33d Company and for the splendid speaker sent to our company by the Cou rier-Journal on Christmas Eve, which gave them a nice and pleasant evening. I am sure that the boys were exceedingly grateful.

appreciate the gifts and the spirit which prompted the giving. All join in wishing you a prosperous New Year. KEITH K. JONES. First Lieutenant.

309TH ENGINEERS. thank vou for the work that you undertook this Christmas. A great many of our men are recruited trom rural districts and have never been awav from their homes before, rims to be remembered at this season means much to them, and I feel that your trouble has been more than ipstified in the results obtained. 3 THOMAS McG. LO WRY, First Lieutenant.

cere appreciation of' the enlisted in the 42d Company, ois well as the I desire to extend to the Courier-Journal the hearty thanks of all concerned for the Christmas tree and gifts presented them. The entertain-men and interest of Mr. Pearson were also greatly appreciated. LEO E. SCHUCK, Second Lieutenant.

Fourth Training Battalion. Courier-Journal: On account of the recent transfer of enlisted per officers and myself for your gener osity in makang Christmas a real Ohrtstmajs -tor one soldiers or the National Army. Each and every man feels that he greatly indebted to you for dlspelUnsr that inevitable feeling of homesickness, which surely would have been theirs hut for the kind interest taken by you. 'This also makes the men feel that everyone is with them in this great war. ADAM E.

OTTO. Battery D. Courier-Journal: It is with pleasure indeed that I take this opportunity to express to you the appreciation of the men and officers or Battery D. Your efforts to supply Christmas cheer for the men of this organization were more than successful That vou enjoy a happy and tor their presents. CORTEZ LEE SIBDALL, Second Lieutenant.

Thirty-fourth Company. Courier-Journal: I will not try to express the appreciation of my men, to say nothing of myself and the other officers of my company, for your most eloquent and Inspiring Christmas greeting, for if I should 1 feel I would not be able to do it justice. Most all my men are from the coal fields of this grand State Pike county and. they are ready and willing to do their best. SAMUEL D.

JONES, Captain. Thirty-sixth Company. Courier-Journal: I wish to say that, thanks to your efforts in the matter of furnishing cheer to the men of this company at Christmas time, a most enjoyable time was had by the men. The presents received were very, useful articles for soldiers and were most highly appreciated by the men. The Christmas tree and the entertainment held on Christmas Eve was an enjoyable and a memorable time to the men.

Your personal repreiserrtative was appreciated and assisted greatly In bringing the, Company A. Courier-Journal: In behalf of this organization, the writer takes this opportunity of expressing his keen appreciation of the Christmas eve celebration as given in our barracks under your supervision. What otherwise would have probably been a dreary and cheerless Christmas for those who, were compelled to remain in camp was, to a large extent, made a brlgiht and happy one through vour efforts. R. A.

STRECKBR, Captain. Company B. Courier-Journal: On behalf of the officers and men of "this company I take this opportunity of thanking' you for your kindness in providing presents and entertainment for the men on. Christmas eve. I have heard many commenits fro'm the men expressing1 gratitude for the presents ami also praise for the character of same.

The tobacco in 'these presents was especially appreciated, as presents furnished by other organizations did not include tobacco. All the men In this company received one of your presents. I also wish to thank you for the services of your Mr. Dierken, who rep-res en I ed th Cou rier-J ou rn al in our i apta.m. Forty-third Company.

Courier-Journai: behalf of the of December 25. Courier-Journal Outstanding features of the efforts of the Courier-Journal Camp Zachary Taylor Christmas Cheer Club, which the writer enjoyed the good fortune to serve as chairman, were the intensely patriotic and broadly philanthropic intents and results of the enterprise. Drafted men and regulars alike at the Louisville cantonment have been inspired by this Christmas celebration, without a parallel in history, to increased devotion to country because "the folks back home" have so effectively, substantially and sincerely reminded them of their devotion to them. But there has been a by-product' of this great enterprise which may be considered by the people of Louisville without detracting in any manner from the glory of the enterprise itself. Like most by-products, this one has come as a' happy side issue to the original intent.

It has sprung spontaneously from the parent thought. I refer to the wholesome advertising of Louisville that has come from the work of the Christmas Cheer Club. Once again, this modern metropolis has caught the attention of our neighbors as a city of There are sixteen cities in America with cantonments similar to the one here. At Louisville only did the thought occur and was the purpose carried out of providing for the men in khaki a great yuletide celebration which would represent the community effort and spirit of the entire area whence 'came most of the men in camp. For several weeks past the newspapers of Kentucky.

Indiana and Southern Illinois have carried detailed reports of what the Christmas Cheer. Club was then preparing to do for the men at the Louisville army camp. Hundreds of. columns were printed about the history-making celebration being arranged in the city at the Falls of the Ohio. Thousands of letters during the same period went to "the folks back home" in the three States, discussing the cheer-giving work being carried forward by them and the "folks in-Louisville." The minds and hearts of tens of thousands of women and men in the three States were linked with this city.

Could greater Christmas cheer come to any municipality than that which this day has fallen to the lot of Louisville? Very truly yours. leai it. lii7 OLIVER TEENERS, wish of all. tjaptam. ficers and men of the 43d Company, I wish to extend to you our heartfelt thanks for the many ChriFt-maia rememhranees from your Cheer Club.

To the many men who were compelled to remain at camp and who would have received no material re Battery E. Courier-Journal: As' representative of the officers and men of Bat-terv 1 wish to express the appreciation of the organization and to thank you very much for the Christmas remembrance. W. R. MiaEE.

Battery F. membrance of Christmas tidings your thoughtful tokens were received as a God-send. Long ago we learned the sonnel of the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th Companies, composing the 4th Battalion, a-joint celebration was held on Christmas eve In which all officers and enlisted men took part. I wish -to express on behalf of the officers and men of the battalion their sincere appreciation and gratitude for the part your paper took in making pqssible such a pleasant Yuletide celebration. Through your efforts it was possiblo to transform the barracks into truly holiday attire, even to the traditional Christmas tree.

This alone would have constituted a substantial celebration, but in addition thereto, came the present for each enlisted man, whth I assure you did much to alleviate the lone-somcness caused by their absence from the family circle at such a time. May on behalf of this battalion, extend to you our best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year? DON P. BRAUSON, Captain. Seventeenth Company. Cou rier-Journal: Out of appreciation for Christmas favors-received by men of my company, in behalf of all concerned, wish at this time to express my thanks to those of your great paper and office' force, who were instrumental in making that day a much more pleasant one by i their efforts.

W. P. PARRE, Commanding. Eighteenth Company. Courier-Journal: On behalf of the benefits of your friendship toward us and your kindness Just displayed will intensify the personal tsteem wc lave Christmas eve celebration and' had charge of the entertainment and distribution of presents.

We hope that the other organizations had as able volunteers for their" entertainments as. Mr. Christmas spirit to tlie surface and a realization to the men that Christmas was at hand. The company will long remember the occasion and the ones who made it possible for them to enjoy the same. FRANKLIN L.

SNIDER, Captain. Tenth "Battalion. Courier-Journal: Please accept our for you. G-USTAV KERXDL, Captain. Forty-fourth Company.

Courier-Journal: The men of my company wish to to you their sincere appreciation of the' gifts received by them Christmas. The gifts were not only useful but gave a great deal of pleasure and comfort to the men who were not a'ble to spend Christmas at home with their or friends. Thfce gltta also make the men feel that the people of the coun- (Continued On Seventh Page.) Courier-Journal: It is a pleasure to exm-ess to you the sincere thanks and of Battery for the real Christmas which you brought to us ChrUtmas eve It was a further evi-of" theVinterest your -orthy paper ban taken in Camp 25achary Taj lor al-falrs since the beginning of the camp. WILLLVM .13. PORTER, Captain.

327TH FELD, ARTILLERY. Headquarters Company. Courier-Journal: In behalf of the Headquarters Company, 327th Field Aral erv. I wish to express the thanks appreciation of the men for the Christmahecr brought to the com-nanv both by gifts and your repre-ntativ with 5s on Christinas eye. The talk of remembering every so.dier remaining at Camr- Zaohary Taylor was remaining i was car- sincere gratitude and thanks for your very great interest in both the officers and enlisted personnel of this command during the holidays.

You made it possible for each and even man of this organization to really enjoy Christmas and by conveying the Red. Cross pres- Dierken. A. P. GAMBLE.

Company D. In behalf of Company 309th Krugineers, I wish to express appreciation of the royal way in which you provided for our Christmas cheer. I do not believe that any man in this company will ever forget the Courier-Journal. It may be of interest to state that your representative, Mr. Finck, arrived in due season and was attached to the company during his, stay in the same maimer as a private soldier would be, eating frcm a mess kit, and seeing: what the life of a soldier is like.

He appeared to enjoy the experience inir mensely. Our mess hall had previously beei elaborately decorated with evergreens and colored paper. Preceding the Nearly 22,000 Christmas Gifts Provided Through Cheer Club a i1 Biiwcfullv to the small-SMSSfl wC.of congratulate your oaoer on its- patriotic spirit of help Secretary Louisville Convention and Publicity League men in the ISth Company deem it a pleasure to thank you for Christmas tree and gifts. Not only were the gifts useiul and well adapted to a soldier's needs, but the distribution was perfect. What struck us most was the personal contact as evidenced by the presence of Mr.

Pickerel, your representative for the evening, and his words of good cheer and personal interest. Wishing you a very prosperous and happy New Year. W. G. GUNN.

Captain. Nineteenth Company. Courier-Journal: In behalf of the men of the 19th Company, I wish to extend to you our heartfelt thanks for the Christmas cheer spread among us by your thoughtfulness in sending us the verv useful and acceptable distribution ot tne girts a programme of songs, recitations, instrumental music and phort speeches was given and enthusiastically received. The Christmas packages were away beyond expectation. We trust the Courier-Journai will enjov a long life and happiness.

K. IT. COWAX. Captain. Company E.

Courier-Journal: Can I not on behalf of fulness -X Supply Company. Courier-Journal: V'e with to thank you very much for' the Christmas pres. ehts vc toeo. QM Sanitary Detachment. Courier-Journal: On behalf of the cn-SpTeTne.

Below is a table showing how "the boys" at Camp Zachary Taylor fared at the hands of the Courier-Journal Christmas Cheer Club. Everyone was "remembered." No attempt was made to keep a record ot the gifts that reached the camp by mail direct. This ran into the thousands. The Cheer Club, with its gifts purchased with the $7,500 fund created, with Red Cross gifts and with the gifts sent it by "folks back home," provided for all, exclusive of individual gifts coming by mall: fullv appreciated the Christmas provided bv the Courier-Journal and extend thanks for all that was oone in giving them a merry Christmas. Train, desire through me.

to thank the Courier-Journal for the merry and happy Christmas spent by them largely due to vour tireless efforts in their behalf. Thev are unanimous in wishing you a verv happv and most prosperous New Year. HOWARD H. HOWXETT, First Lieutenant. First Motor Truck Company.

Courier-Journal: on behalf of the soldiers of the First Company, 30yth the last Christmas back home when they -get "over there." CECIL AXDEJRSOX, Captain. Second Company. Courier Journal: The 2d Company, 159th Depot Brigade, wishes to express its appreciation for the kindness shown toy the Courier-Journal in giving presents to the men in this company. All of the men ex-preiBed their a-ppreciation for this ef- iinn and thanks to tne wu f'hoov I ill LI LUI First Motor Truck Company. Courier-Journal: As the commanding officer First Truck Company.

309th Ammunition Train. I desire, to take this method of thanking: you lor, not onlv the presents which were dis Christmas packages. I assure you that every man in my compariy appreciates the great- work done by you to bring happiness and cheer into the hearts of Uncle Sam's soldiers and I feel, sure that the "folks back, home" will always remember and appreciate the great interest you have taken in the welfare of their "boys." Again thanking you and all those who help 82 Supply Train, desire to extend- to yot and fellow workers o-f the Courier-Jour tributed to this company iuciueiCT. for ihr. snlpndid and successful Battery A.

Courier-journal: take this opportunity to x. to ou ULTTARY UNITS. efforts which were displayed by you I lort m-aoe oy tne Courier-Journal, and many would net have enjoj'ed the real spirit of Christmas had it not been for these gl'fts. The articles given were most useful, and surely show a patriotic spirit the soldiers will not forget. VERNON" R.

MeMILLAX, nal staff the most profound and sincere thanks for the Christmas yee and presents that served to help a wonderful lot in cheerlnK- ud a very depressed in order to such a large iaw. rlAcrrsc of Ilf(PSS. FOT ed make your undertaking such a great success and wishing the Courier-Journal a long and successful career. M. WILLIAMS.

the company and myself express to you the deep appreciation for your kindness and efforts in giving this company such a n-2ry Christmas. We very much hRv'wff Thomas Groark as a representative of "the folks back home' with us Christmas eve, whose zeal and interest in the men were appreciared by all. -With best wishes for yourself and the' continued success of the Courier-Journal, W. X. McDOXAIyD, Captain.

Company F. Courier-Journal: On behalf of Company 303th Engineers. I wish to thank the Courier-Journal and their "Christmas Cheer Club" for the Christmas tjifts provided for this organization. Each man in this company was provided with a package containing articles that are always acceptable to men away f-om home, such as combs, brushes, towels and other toilet, articles, as well as smoking material and candy. The tobacco, cigars, cigarettes and candy were especially appreciated and gave an touch" of comfort and satisfaction to the holiday.

VXVh W. KELLY, Captain. 5 hnv in this coniDany Christmas of the appreciuuo.i for crowd of boys due to being one of inir will flKvHvs be remembered be officers and men in vnnr assistance co-operation in Captain. the unfortunate companies in quaran cause of the courtesies and kindnesses which were theirs through the ef day tnai win tine on account ot measles. Yours was making our Christmas, a 143 325th Machine Gun Battalion I 41 indeed a work for humanity and will never be forgotten by the soldiers of W7 met.

S-'Sth llachife Gun Battalion 3 106 715 376 231 1.357! Twentieth Company. Couner-Journal: Greetings' Santa Claus to Camp Zachary Taylor! Mere words fail to express our thanks to the Courier-Journal for its thoughtful kindness In takinig care of lis at the Yule 333d Infantry 16 forts of your paper. J. A. WHELAN, Captain.

Second Motor Truck Company. I ta-fcft tills OP this company, akthuk m. dki, Second Lieutenant. Second Motor Truck Company. 30 30i 324th Infantry 333th Infantrv and Brigade Headquar 833: ters I5 portunity to express to you the thanks Courier-Journal: I wish to thank you 30 33Gth Infantrv for the solenoid work you did In fur 327th Machine Gun Battalion 3 331 697 rr.th li-leld Artillery 61 16( 16 nishing the Christmas trees and comfort kits on Christmas- eve.

It was no doubt due to- your interest that all of 664 fc32th Field Artillery 8 Captain. Third Company. Courier-Journal: The officers and men of this company join in extending to you their sincere tha-nke for your thoughtfulness and kindness in helping to make this a happy and cheerful Christmas. The gifts distributed to the men were very appropriate and are very helpful and useful. The officers and men of this company also desire to thank through you the good -people who contributed many of the presents, and your Mcesrs.

Phelps for helping distribute DUDLEY E. JONES. Second Lieutenant. Fourth Company. Courier-Journal: I want to thank you on behalf of the 4th Company for your wonderful efforts in making this Chrrstmas In camp a-n enjoyable one FORTY TRUCLOADS OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS 936 98 1,069 the men present were cheered up and happy, though away from home at this tide; nor can they adequately convey to you the joy and gladness you brought into our great camp? We are all away from home and Christmas eve is essentially a home occasion.

Tour gifts made our barracks home for one night. Just a word in closing regarding the wonderful selection of the gifts in your packages. They were' the most welcome, needful. articles that ould possibly have been chosen. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year.

R. C. TRAVERS, Captain. EDGAR C. SITES, Second Lieutenant.

40(. 327th Field 30ith Trench Mortar Battalion 309th Engineers and Engineers Train Field Signal Battalion SOi'th Military Police 30'jth Ammunition Train 3fOth Supply Train Sanitarv Train Field Hospital and 247 5U and sincere appreciation me members of the 2d Motor Truck Company. 309th Ammunition Train, for ihe kindness shown them at Christmas time at their barracks. A most en-iovable evening was spent at your hands. CH A RIVES H.

WELLI, Captain. Truck Company. Courier-Journal: It was a big task vou undertook, and 1 can truthfully say that it was carried out well. All the men of this organization who were present on Christmas eve enjoyod. it ro the fullest extent.

Jn behalf of the officers of, this- company, as well tVi men. 1 wish to thank vou. 309TH FIELD SIGNALBATTALION. Headquarters and Supply Detach Christmas i uletiae season. Wishing -you a happy New Year.

ROSCOE H. TAPl Second Lieutenant. Fourth Company. 161 14 273 201 1.366 .1.23 1.591 3.S45 352 690-622-714 90 1.031 35! 203 56S 1S9 501 2.0C6 64 407 107 150 1,233 40 2XS 154 192 Cheer Club is indebted to the fol- 741 Courier-Journal: I wish to take this opportunity of extending to you the Ambulance Sections 4 159th Brigade First Group 26 361 326! 374 46! 6411 JSSf 1W! "iraj 262! l.OSSj 556! "I 211! 451 sss! C50 221 i Hj 1521 Sli free use of them in making- deliv gratitude of the men or the 4th Company for the great work performed by eries of gifts to the camp. 3,001 Mi Cotton Mills Coin- for the men and officers.

I am sure the Louisville you in making a real Christmas for all Twenty-first Company. Courier-Journal: In behalf of the men of the 21st Company, I wish to express our thanks and appreciation for t-he the bovs and in fumishlne: them with ChrLstmas trees and presents were 429) I59th Depot Brfeada Second Group I 2SJ 303th Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop I Camp Quartermaster and 343d Motor I Company 1 Conscientious objectors 41 43th Infantry 16. 4lth Infantry IC! such an excellent supply of Christmas 32 splendid lot of Christmas presents which gifts. Yo'jr work convinces one of the greatly appreciated oy all and your great interest in their happiness and comfort will long be remembered. 114! 1,357: 1,463 fact that the nation thinking of the ments.

I Couriei-Journal: In behalf of the headquarters (and supply detachments iof Ihs organisation I wish to lhank I the Courier-Journsil for the expression of the true Christmas as mani-' feted toward us. The kind remarks 'of" vour Mr. King, together with your ireiens lightened the hearts of the men who could not be at home for i the holiday. tne in-. i MATT-UEIWS.

I Flrf-t Lieutenant, i Medical Detachment. Courier-Journal: b-rhalf of the of the boys and Is reads' to lend any assis ret Provisional ttesimenc ityiujcu 1 tance possible. This spirit stimulates HBNKY C. SKKl.MrBK, Captain. Fifth Company.

Courier-Journal: As company com you sent us. xney maae tne day lor us. and it is hard to out what Christmas would have been without them. T. G.

SKINNER, Captain. Twenty-second Company. Courier-Journal: For the men of 22J the patriotism of all the men. In this labor vou have rendered the nation a 22fi 281! J92 VERTNER D. SMITH, Second Lieutenant.

Fourth Truck Company. Courier-Journal: I wish to express my pleasure and thanks, as well as of the men in nw command, for the courtesies extended-us Christmas. It was indeed a tborouehlv enjoyable affair, and w.ii long be remembered by officers and nin of this company. ihe Courier-Journal Hs and prospirily for the New Year. pany.

The Hoke Company. Grainger Co. B. ipeed Co. Rapid Transit Company.

Merchants lee Cold storage Company. Kentucky Wagon Works. Kentucky Laundry Company. Nugent Sand Company. Fifteen trucks from the- 1 rans- School for Bakers and Cooks and Bakerv Company 344 2 Bace Hospital Medical Detachment 2 Headquarters Troop 1 Field Artillery Brigade 1 it.mnrrr Denot.

including No. 3 agen valuable service. mander I wish to thank you most heartily for the Christmas gifts, tree and decorations which were given -this i conwa-ny. They were appreciated and F. V.

MURPHY, Lieutenant. Fifth Company. Company. bespeak tne hear; felt thanks and appreciation for the kindness shewn by your paper in makhur an Comnanv 309 971 413! 939 141 Hospital i 361 enjoyed by everyone in the company more than anyone who was not closely Eescciated with them will ever know. Vnriii- Br'gade 1 wish to thank you.

I i n-L-li to mention, the good off.ces nf" vour Mr. King, who was detailed to hi our Chr'irtmas celebration. 16St'i Infantry Brigade Headquarters 4t'n Provisional Training Battalion Total old-fashioned Christmas possible. The men of this company all Kentucky.) will long remember vour kindness at this, their first, military Christmas. Branch.

Courier-Journal: I wish to tliank you and your associates for the most delightful Chri. tmas celebration which you were so kind in providing for the enlisted men of my companies. You deserve the heartiest congratulations for the brilliancy of the idea and its oortation Zachary laj.or 2S7 21,7141 460 10.230; 20,111 Camp remarks, coupled with your P. HAYUOX. Captain.

Sixth Courier-Journal: The men of the JAY X. sn-fx-ti. First Caisson Company. Courier-Journal: We wish to express our thanks to you all for. the Merry Christmas vou aided us in having by vour kind and jgenerous gifts.

Every "ere also donated Tor this pm'" One thousand big red apples went to the base hospital, wiicn has been sent many boxes of preserves and cakes. 6th Company were made to- forest most excellent execution. Kach one truck WM. .1. Twenty-third Company.

Courier-Journal: The 23d Company extends to you their hearty thanks for of my men was delighted with his gift, h-me and the fact that, they were the mir he-u-tP and proved your true friendship -P. H. niCKSOX, Captain. Company A. Courier-Journal: Myself and Pln all there were forty loads of gifts sent out.

and well might ne be, ror they were UTiiorturrates wno am not get -nnst- soldier in this company wishes to ex- press his personal thanks for doing all both useful and pleasing. These gifts, mas leave. They had a real Christmas.