The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23

bP to lie present 70 hospital trains nave been established by German private indi- viduals and associations, which have been added to the medical corps of the army. These trains have an average capacity of 2SO soldiers, cost approximately s25. .0Od each and are equipped in accordance with the latest achievements of the medical art. Each train consists of 39 cars, 26 ambll- lance cars, one for the chief surgeon, one for the physicians, one kitchen car. two supply cars, one for medical supplies, two baggage cars and three boiler cars for heating.
 A member of one of the German athletic clubs, who has been with the army at the front since the outbreak of the war, is using a pedometer. Up to date a marching distance of 11SO miles are his record.
 The sergeant who, with single private, held communication trench for a consid- erable time, as mentioned in Sir John Frenchs dispatch, published in the Daily Telegraph, belongs to the Irish Guards. In course of letter to his home in Lis pui NOuiily AlilTllll, ne RlAeS D1leI DQI interesting details of his feat
 "On February A. he wrote, I've took up our positions in the brickfield again at La Bassee. We were told that the bat talion which we were relieving had been driven out of the trench, which, if re- captured, would lead to the Germans be- ing driven out of the brickfield. I was posted on ba rricade xubicb dfvidad Tho trench between the Germans and our selves. By lying on my back I fortified the place so well that private and myself held it until the following night, when il was decided by our commanding officer to retake the trench.
 "The time appointed was p. m., and al 7:3o l commenced to take down the barri- cade. After that we fired few bombs to clear the enemy back a piece. I then reconnotered the trench by stepping over the edead bodies of Germans, killed two nights before. Having reported all clear the platoon filed down the trench and fortified it, and so well was this done that the Germns knew nothing about it until daybrea<. A great fight with bombs on both sides ended in about an hour with victory for us.'
 The sergeant adds that he was wounded by a stray bullet after a marvellous es- cape during the fight for the trench, when a portion of the contents of a bomb pen- etrated the sleeve of his greatcoat, jacket jersey and shirt, without injuring the flesh.
 n ON A I T TN, A BIT LASSIE wad write blythely tae ony lonesome Scottish laddie ava fetch in Kilt preferable.-Maggie, Box U -6Ol the Times
 WILL some one please write cheery let ters to territorial officer in India? Box T-S92, the Times. WIFE of officer now at front will be glad to write bright, cheery letters to any lonely officers. army or navy. Box U-50l, the Times.
 DOGS and cats of empire" wei We have built masters a hut at the
 war.
 But for uplleep need a good deal more. Please, dog. cat canary, pig and COW; Send sixpence, a shilling or five pounds
 now
 Tom, care of Miss Maud Field. Mortimer West, Berks.
 THE English cat C'the marmalade Cat'), the French cat ('Chat Noir') the Nor wegian cat C"Greypuss') and "Happi- ness" ask each child, woman and man to buy copies of their simple tales U help the children of those who fight and die for us now. The cats receive dona- tions gratefully from lovers of animals. Orders sent to Mrs. Inga Hawkins, Red roofs, Oxshott, Surrey.
 ALIEN ENEMIES-Owing to the persist ent rumors that are being circulated that alien enemies are still being employed at the Ritz and Carlton hotels, the di rectors of those two establishments beg emphatically to state that such is not the case The staff consists now, as ,t has done for several months, solely ,f British, French and other neutral sub- jeots.
 DOGS AND CATS OF THE EMPIRE The Kaiser's dachshunds want to block ade England and stop dog biscuit and frozen mouse "Our' navy and army stand between us and starvation. Help eiiSiii pJ SShoiiio osf VI ~~o ''A ooi Y. M. c. A. soldiers hut at the front. "Tom." care of Miss Maud Field, Mort- mer West Berks
 DOGS OF WAR-Togo, a black spaniel appeals to all dogs who are sports" to help the dogs of the brave Belgian army, who drag the machine guns and do outpost duty. etc.: collapsible kennel tents, designed by master light ill weight but securing dry bed, and good British hound meal will be prompt ly sent. Show your grit In gold or silver or be forever under the heel of the Dachshund Togo, Ingham Manor. Stall ham.
 KHAKI CLAD-Have only just seen your message. I should be very proud if thought that my pen had the power to contribute to the comfort of one of our heroic defenders in the trenches. I will certainly do my best if you will let me know what address will now find you. Brownfurs, Box O-143, the Times. DOGS AND CATS OF THE EMPIRE Also miniature bloodhounds date Dach- shunds) Are we downhearted? No Let us work shoulder to shoulder for 'our' Y. NJ. c. A. soldiers hut at the front to Tom care of Miss Maud Field, Mortimer West, Berks
 Kipling's works "our'' hut needs now, Which Fuss will give or which Bow WOW:
 
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