Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society

Havre-A French seaport, at the mouth of the river Seine, no miles north of west of Paris, about 15o miles southwest of the Belgian border, and 81 miles from the nearest point of England. Next to Marseilles it is the principal seaport of France. The city is in the second class of fortified ban successively planning and build ing its fundamental defenses- The town, which grew from a village in 1616 to an important seaport in 1880, underwent numerous sieges and bombardments in the 17th and 18th centuries. Havre makes oil, lumber, dyes, chemicals, rope, soap and flour. It's commercial prosperity has kept pace with the rapid increase in in- portance of its ship building Yards and sugar refneries- The population is approximately l35.oo0.
 Moreuit-A small town of northern France. 12 miles southeast of AEniens Quentin, on the Ayre River. The town manufactures hosiery and beer, and possesses several brick-works. A large ruined castle and the church and other remains of a Benedictine priory of the 14th century may be seen slightly exceeding 5000, but a few hundred more than its population of a century ago.
 Ronailly- Sur Seine-A French town, 65 miles south of east of Paris and g miles northwest of Troyes, on the Seine River near where 1t is joined by the Aube. The town has large fac ings and needles. and the machinery necessary for these industries. There are also large iron-works, rope-works and railway shops located in Romilly. Approximately 1000 people live there. The place is on the direct line from Paris to Belfort-
 FumaY-A small town of northern tory Jutting up into Belgium to the southeast of Charleroi. The town is on the left bank of the Mouse, fl miles north of Charleville, picturesquely sit uated among wooded heights, two of which. named Danes de la Mouse ('ladieS of the Meuse'o, overhang the river. Besides iron works, Fumay possesses the largest slate-quarrles in the Mouse valley. Its population is about 1000.
 BaiIIeuI-A small and picturesque French town. eight miles east of Hav- erouck and Is miles north of west of Lille. The place is tolerably we'll Flemish town. While a large portion of the inhabitants are engaged in the making of handmade lace. the twon also manufactures thread, sugar, linen, ticking, tape, pottery. leather, beer and brandy. A species Of cheese which is much esteemed is peculiar to the town. It's population Is about 1000.
 Vouziers-iA town of northeastern France. 9 miles north of east of Reims and 24 miles south of Mezieres, on the left bank of the river Aisne. With a population of less than 4,0o0. the town has not increased in size by 800 inhah- itants in the last century. It Is sit- uated in fertile district and has an extensive trade in grain, wine, and iron. The town is near the northern border of the Argonne Forest.
 BeIoeiI-A Belgian town. five miles south of Ath and eight miles from the French boundary. famous for the es- tate of the Prince de Ldgne, 8 pos- session of the family for more than 500 years. Among the works of art in Leonardo da Vinci, Michael Angelo, Salvador Rosa, Van DyclS, Valazquez and Holbein. Many gifts presented to the family by rulers from Charles V down to the time of Napoleon are ex- hibited there.
 prohobycz-A GAIician town, IT miles southeast of Sambor, on the Tizmanza River, with a population of about 21, ,000 most of whom are Jews. A large amount of salt is secured from neighboring brine springs, and the town has a brisk trade in iron and oil and other commodities produced in the district.
 Bevsren-one of the wealthiest vil- lageS of Belgium. seven miles west of Antwerp, in the northern part of Waasland- While the town has been