New Britain herald., 1917-10-18
GEORGE W. ELLIS
 WRITES OF FRANCE
Says He Likes the Country and
 Had Pleasant Voyage
DON'T FORGET TO WRITE"
Plans For Rally Day Arc Nearly Com n1etcd-SoutllingtOn Band to Fur mich Music-Subscripti for Lib- ertv Loan Reach $40,0OO.

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 A letter has been received at the home of George W. Ellis of 60 Whit ing street, Plainville to the effect that his son. Harry, who enlisted in the army last July has safely arrived m France. Harry has many trlends Ill both this city and New Britain "ho will be glad to hear of his safe ar rival in France.
 When the first call came for volun- teers last summer he was one Of the first to respond to the call and en- listed in July in the 9th Infantry. Company c, at New Haven. He was called immediately after for active service and sent to Hoboken where he remained but a short time. He sailed from New York the first part of September. The letter follows: On active service with the American
 Expeditionary forces, Sept. 23.
 Dear Mother: 1 guess it is about time you had letter from me. I am in France and feeling fine and hope all of you are. I had a pleasant voyage over and was sea sick only one day. One of the sailors on the ship worked with me at Russell & Erwin's fac tory so you can see it was not quite so lonesome.
 France is a fine country. The camp we are in is fine. There is about five hours difference in time between this country and America. Coming over I had to set my watch every few hours. The people are very sociable. I've started to smoke again. This morning they gave us a package of tobacco and this noon we were given a cigar and some matches.
 We have a hard time telling the money over here. It is all francs. A penny over here is as big as a silver dollar.
 Don't worry about me. I am feel ing fine and well able to take care of myself. Don't forget to write. Letters seem pretty good over here. I will write more later.
 HARRY.
 The letter which was dated Sep tember 23 arrived yesterday and was over three weeks reaching this coun- try. Although it Is not known just where he is in France he gave his ad. dress as Company c, 9th Infantry, American expeditionary force, via New York
 In his letter he mentions the facts that he has started smoking again Undoubtedly he will appreciate "good American smokes shortly and one or the citizens suggested this morn ing that some of the money raised to buy smokes for the soldiers be ex- pended at this time instead of wait ing until later
 Plans Nearing Completion.
 Plans for the rally day which will be held Saturday afternoon and which Is expected to boom subscriptions to the second Liberty Loan and help in completing her allotment Rre nearing completion. This morning Chairman J. H. Trumbull announced fhat nearly everything was in readi- ness to make the celebration a suc- Jess.
 The line of march will probably be as follows: The military units and other organizations have been asked to assemble at the Town hall at 1:30 p. m. at which time the march will begin. From Pierce street to Broad street to Washington street to West Main to Pennington Avenue; counter march to East Main to West Main street to Broad street to the Drill field where the exercises will be held. It Is expected that the parade will be one of the largest ever seen in action in the town. Every organization in Plain vile has been asked by letter to par ticipatc.
 The Southington Municipal band