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ooooooooooooooooo ° . ° o Owing to the confinment o o of many of the Zoom* o o staff reporters to the hos- o o pita! with Spanish Influen- o o za the Service Squadrons o o and Post Detachments De- o o partment is omitted, o o Squadron Personal News o o will again open, however, o o upon return of normal con- o o tions. o o o ooooooooooooooooo GYMKHANA BY FLIERS OF POST (Continued from page one) their prowess in equitation, with hurdle-jumping and races and some rough-riders of the Post will show the people of Clay County an erhibition of genuine “broncho-busting.” This last named feature un doubtedly will be the novelty of the gymkhana, and the seri ousness of the plan may be gag ed by the invitation of the man agement to all persons of the countryside to bring to Payne Field their unbroken Western horses, to have them saddled and ridden by experts. Sev eral carloads of Western bron chos have lately been sold in this State, and many of tne tricky little horses are still un tamed and dangerously vicious Several of these have already been secured for the gymkhana and they will be roped, sad ji„,i -i j j_i_ n_ UtlU 11UUV1I KJ J M. C11V Field’s rough-riders, among whom may be mentioned Lt. Roderick Ott, the gunnery of ficer, and Sergeant-Major Brown of Squadron "D.” In addition to the broncho bust ing, there will be a cowboy re lay race, and a steer-roping and riding contest. Variety will spice the enter tainment, and there will be special events for the ladies of the Post. Among these will be an old-fashioned goose-girl race, and dignified gray geese will be piloted along the course by fair drivers by means ot gay ribbon harness and whips. A fat young porker, of the most desirable roasting age, will be annointed with oil and turned loose for the soldiers to chase and catch, if they can; and the agile boys will be temp ted to “shin” up a greased pole by certain trophies displayed at the top. These events are merely part of the general plan, and the full program of the gymk hana will be published in a later issue of PAYNE FIELD ZOOMS. During the long afternoon of sports, light re freshments will be served from gaily decorated tents, and af ter the sun goes down on the last feature of the festival, the officers will have the privilege of inviting their friends to special dinners prepared at the mree mass nans iui uhiccts. At the same time, elaborate dinners will be served in the Squadron mess halls for enlisi ed men and their invited guests. Then when hunger is appeased, an evening of music and dancing, with two ball rooms and two orchestras, will close a gala day which is ex pected to prove itself unique in the social history of Army Posts. QUARANTINE ORDER HOLD MEN IN CAMP (Continued from page one) son issued this statement: Spanish Influenza is under con trol at Payne Field. We are using the hospital building, Medical Corps enlisted men’s barracks, the research labora tory, the Hostess House, the Aviation Club and a tent han gar to house our patignts. The death of Lieut. Eilinberger was the first that has occurred at this hospital since its erection last April. No one need fear disastrous results from the epi demic at the Post, hereafter, however. I desire to thank Mrs. Gonzales, Southeastern Department Director, Mrs. Reynolds, Hostess House Ma tron and Miss Lena Easely, West Point’s Y. W. C. A. Di rector, for their kindly co-opera tion in lending the use of the Hostess House. I also desire to state that the epidemic could not have been placed under control so quickly had it not been for the perfect co-opera tion of every person attached to the Medical Department.”— ******** •*>■***»* »*»*****»■<■ «*»*&*•« ******** \ FLYING OFFICERS \ A chance to make money. A notice appearing on the bulle tin board, this week, read as follows: STOP: LOOK! LIS TEN! LOST—On this Post, | ONE genuine $5 Bill—Will i match finder 2 C whether he keeps it or if I gat it back. ! Signed ( ) 2nd. Lt. R. M. A. A. S. 3. C. Friday afternoon the stud ents of the Flying Officers Class, went on a road map tour. A map of the roads traveled was made by each Of ficer and some exceptionally good maps were turned in equalling those of some of the best infantry officers whose duty it is to specialize in this work. School was started last week for the Flying Officers of the Post. During the week the Officers are taking this course, they do no flying bui appiy themselves to the subjects as outlined, all of which are very essential in the every day work of the man who flies both in this country and abroad. Due to our efficient medical corps, a number of the Spanish Influenza patients who have been in the hospital since ear ly last week, were discharged Sunday and will soon be able to take up their respective du ties. Due to the epidemic of Span ish Influenza existing thruout the country, the state school at Columbus, Mississippi has been temporarily closed. Girls at tending this school from West Point, Tupelo, Okolona and surrounding towns are conse quently enjoying a vacation. Fliers on cross country trips re ported the presence of many of these young ladies at the var ious landing fields, which has stimulated a greater (interest among them to take cross coun try work. Lieutenant- Max B. Miller who recently reported here from Wilbur Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, has been assign ed as instructor on “A” stage. Lieutenant Miller received his primary training at Kelly Field San Antonio, Texas and was later transferred to Hicks Field Fort Worth, Texas. During the first mail trip from New York to Chicago, Mr. Miller re ceived a great deal of publicity as many of his Chicago friends thought that the Max B. Miller who piloted the ship was their friend and consequently Max has been very busy the past month informing people that he is at West Point and not on the mail route. »*»*»»**»*»*»*** ************ ******** »***»***■ ******* \ Y. M. C. A. NOTES **************** **************************** •*»*■*•* Not much doing at the “Y" this week on acconnt of the Spanish in fluenza. The building was closed over a week ago and all programs cancelled. Fon the last few days a few men at a time have been al lowed in to get paper, books, stamps, etc., but men are not al lowed to congregate. The secreta ries have been endeavoring to serve the men in the hospitals and bar racks in every way possible during the epidemic. Secretary Marshall, who has been absent for the last ten days attend ing a conference in Atlanta and en joying a brief visit home, returned to the Post yesterday. Mr. Huhbord, the business sesre tary, is at home this week, a victim of the Spanish influenza. The Y janitor has succumbed also. A new supply of footballs has arrived and they are being used freely by the men. We will proba bly see some royal gridiron battles on Payne Field this fall. An addi tional supply of poxing gloves and quoits has also been received and is available for use. FLYING DIRECTOR BACK FROM TRIP (Continued from page one) after traveling five miles his engine froze and two pistons were burned out. A forced landing in a perfectly good looking meadow, (which was in reality a rice field, covered with four feet of water) re sulted. After being, roundly cursed by the good owner for ruining his rice, the Lieutenant displayed unusual persuasive ability and inveigled the man into lending mules to pull out the fuselage, after the wings had been removed. The ship was then taken in charge by the Eberts’ Field Engineer De partment, and made ready for the flight Saturday. Improvements at Kelly. At Kelly Field, the Com manding Officer of Fields One and Two, personally extended the hospitality of the Post to the lieutenant. Every im provement known to airplane engineering was installed on his plane at Kelly. At Love Field, Dallas, Texas he was met by the Flying Of ficer of the Day. The duty ol this individual is to meet all visiting fliers, see that their personal wants are cared for, and that their plane is tnoroiy inspected and overhauled. Love Field was the only post visited where this innovation was in evidence. Flies Thru Three Storms. Upon the trip South from Loanoke to Texarkana, Lieut. Weddington’s experiences vie with those of our most daring “Movie Actors’’ Flying over country covered with dense timber, and being compelled to follow his only landmark, a railroad, the Lieutenant met, and passed thru, three separ ate storms. As he carried no hood over his engine, the dan ger of water causing motor trouble was great and there were absolutely no landing fields! Upon the return trip, he ex perienced some “rough” rid ing of the real Western trip, between Wichita Falls, and Gainesville Texas. His ship was tossed up and down like a leaf, falling as low as 500 feet, and rising as suddenly to 2000. Visited Ten Field*. Notwithstanding these few discomforting features the trip was a huge success, and an achievement in aviation—one that Payne Field should justly feel proud of. Lieut. Wed dington visited, during his trip, the following fields: Park, Eberts, Call, Rich, Barron Carruthers, Taliaferro, Love, Brooks and Kelly One and Two He likewise visited Camp Dick -J 4-1_A T»_ at Dallas Texas. He was un able to visit Post Field, because of the Spanish Influenza quar entine, and Ellington Field, because of the shortage of time. At Hugo, Oklahoma the Lieutenant landed on the v si r field upon which he learned to fly a pusher-type airplane. He brought back with him, by aerial mail letters for M. S. E. Cartwright and Lieut. C. E. Wilcox, of this field. The.-o men can get their letters by calling at the office of the Zooms, Room 13, R. M. A. Wing. A great share of the success of Lieut. Weddington’s trip lies with the Engineer Depart ment of Payne Field, headed by Capt. C. E. Cotting. In preparation for this trip the Lieutenant’s plane was given a complete re-allignment and the engine a complete over haul before being tested and turned over to him. The En gineer Department’s work in this particular instance, as well as in every other, was entirely satisfactory and is worthy of high commendation. New magazines appearing on the tables this week are The American Magazine, Life, Literary Digest, Mo tor Age, Saturday Evening Post Bud The Independent. The Scien tific American, Popular Mechanics, World’s Work and the National Geographic Magazine will be added to this list. RED CROSS HUT READY AT FIELD (Continued from page one) of the Society’s representatives and as a warehouse in which to store material which the Red Cross will distribute among the soldiers on the field At the present time quite a supply of sleeveless sweaters is on hand. Anyone desiring a sweater may obtain one Dy applying at Red Cross Head quarters. Knitted goods of all kinds, komfort kits, station ery, etc., will be available for distribution in a short time it is also announced. George F. Makofsky of New Orleans, La., arrived Monday to take up his cork as an assis tant to the Field Director. Work at the Red Cross offices has increased materially dur ing the past week anw every effort is being made to assist i the medical authorities In com bating the Spanish Inbuenza epidemic by supplying medi cines, beds and clothing which thie hospital needed. ___I (Continued from page six) '’'he home of both bride and bridegroom is in Helena, Mon tana. Lt. Perry is very popu lar at the field and his many friends wish the young couple every happiness. Buchannon-De Armond. Lieut. James P. Buehannon formerly of Payne Field, was married to Miss Mildred l)e Armond of New Orleans, La., at Mobile, Ala. Miss De Armond was in West Point a few weeks aco, the guest of Mrs. James P. Hod ges and Mrs. Leslie E. Still. Her charming manner and pleasing personality made her quite popular while in West Point. Upon Lieut. Buchannon’s re ceipt of orders to proceed to Arcadia, Fla., the young cou ple met in Mobile and were married at the Christ Episco pal church in that city. They are now residing in Arcadia, Fla. MANY INDUCTED MEN REPORTING (Continued from page one) the vicinity of Chicago, with the exception of one man from Okla homa. They are listed as mechan ics, clerks and stenographers. For two weeks after reporting at the camp the men will be held in quarantine. During this time they will be used in general work about the camp. For the present they are being employed in cutting the grass all over the post--their initiation into the mystics of militarism, be ing in every way comparable to the initiation of “ye olden days". It is being attempted by the au thorities of the post to have induct ed men from this vicinity in Mis sissippi assigned to Payne Field for duty. The result of these attempts is not known, however. 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