Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-28

glad 1 was sent here, as there is no
comparison between the Avord camp
and this one. Every day that we
cannot fly, lectures are given us,
which are very instructive. These
lectures were started for the Ameri-
can troops, who will be required TO
pass a stiff mental examination on
aeroplanes, why they fly, their de-
sign, in fact the why and wherefore
of everything pertaining thereto. we
Foreign Legion boys, being Ameri-
cans too, are receiving the same
course, since the lecturer said that in
case we were taken over by the
American Government we would be
able to pass the exams. None OF these
lectures were given at AVord. AS
one man aptly put 1t, they merely
turn out sky-chauffeurS there and
nothing. else. We are being pre-
pared for more than that, as these
lectures will teach why certain types
of machines are built one way ana
other types other ways. have at
tended three OF these lectures and
learned considerable at each one.
Just came back from one at o'clock
which dealt little with algebra.
You know, l never could get that
stuff, but by asking different more
advanced pupils got the idea all
right.
We have been having bad weather
consistently for two days now. When
1t isn't blowing, we get some rain.
Right now it's blowing gale and
will no doubt prevent flying instruc-
ton tonight. 1 hope we have
another lecture. Thinking about the
things learned there is very good
way to pass the time, outside of
writing letters. Speaking about let
ters. I'm generally too sleepy to
write.
The piano is going now and it sure
reminds me of home, for these SOL
dier musicians surely can play.
Sounds as if they have n cello also.
Wonder where they resurrected it?
Sounds like a hymn, which is liable
to draw this letter to a short ending,
There are quite a number of Ger
man prisoners here, who are used in
erecting hangers, diggin& bitches
and other useful work. The Anna
mites are still with us, too, with
their singsong language and black
teeth. I'm sometimes tempted to
offer them a little tooth paste and
| brush. but ! fear they would mis-
| understand their use and use these
articles to polish shoes. Fellow next
| to me just finished three letters tc
French girls and he is complaining
about the thought they required.
don't wonder, considering the
trouble have with elementary
grammar in said language. Too bad
can't write in French, else l might
be able to get some girls stocking
/ for a cap. Stocking, isn't 1t, mother
/ But then this is a shocking country
/ as you would agree if you Travelled
! over here. Their point of view /;
/ different, and for that matter, sc
are their morals. Most of the little
| things which turn up daily merely
amuse me.
That reminds me that I have no
received a letter since 1 came over
/ There are too many things of inter
! est to cause me to feel homesick
t residence every week or so an(
wrestling with this language. | as
sure you its some struggle! Try L
pronounce atre-vingt-quinze,
I and then try to imagine me under
standing a Frenchman shooting /
at me i none syllable. It's actual!
happened you know, and of course
I l never could understand it. Simpl.
handed him one and counted tn,
change. 1t means "95" in English.
Interesting Country
During our trip from Avord t
| here (Tours) l noticed some pecul
iarly constructed houses. Thes
| houses in reality were caves with
| wall built in front to give the ap
pearance of a house, the soil being
soft limestone probably being tn
cause of this method of construc
/ ton. 1t looked very funny to Sc
/ one wall with a chimney on top al