Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-10
Soldiers Letters

Lieut. Harry T.. Brill, borther OF
Charles J. Brill, formerly OF The
World editorial staff, and former
teacher OF the Sapulpa high school,
writes as follows:
on board ship: At last we are
nearing the French coast and in a
day or two will probably be hard
! at work at some rest camp"
We have had pretty good trip so
far as We are on such an enormous
vessel that the pillows do not affect
US as they do ordinary boats. Last
night was stormy, however, and our
ship pitched good deal so that 1t
kept us awake a long time, though
have never been seasick. once in a
while / felt a little sick, but on the
whole II has been delightful trip.
Yesterday they combined the
bands on board and took moving
picture Of the bunch with II. T.. b.
leading them. Some day you may
see It,
We have to play two concerts
every day, one for the men on the
stern OF the ship and one for the Of
ficers and ndrses amidship. They
want to dance everything. and have
lots OF fun playing some little num-
bers in concert style when they try
to dance to IT,
The sea life would never appeal
to me as Il Is too monotonous and
there is little chance OF being res
cued IL the ship goes down in a
storm. on this ship I feel perfectly
safe on account OF the preparation
made for abandoning II and the
plentitude OF life boats. RATS, etc.
1t Is time to play the afternoon
concert, so I will continue this later.
Concert Is over and I must now go
down TO the mems quarters and walt
about three hours while the mess
lines are passing and then take them
to their supper.
This boat is a regular city with
all conveniences of electric lights
running water, salt and fresh, ele-
vators, dining rooms and the most
wonderful kitchen and bakery.
There is even swimming pool and
we can take a sea bath on the ship.
Sailors are very superstitious and
on Fridays will not do anything I'm
ppl NoHN my NNalN NiiN
voyage on Friday and today they
didn't have abandon ship drill' for
the same reason. 1t would surprise
you to see how quickly the enor-
nous number OF men get from their
hunks to their sta tiors on deck when
the signal is given.
At last we are safely at anchor In
a beautiful French harbor. The
other bands are playing and every
body is enjoying himself without re-
straint. We came up the estuary
just at sunset and the sight was sim
ply grand. The Fifty-ninth band
was playing the French national
march while every available inch OF
space along the rails OF all decks
were banked deep with happy faces
trying TO get glimpse OF sunny
France" for the first time in their
lives. confess II made tears come
to my eyes-the combination OF
sights. sounds and emotions were so
Overwhelming.
There Is much cannot tell OF
course, as to mum bers and names OF
our fleet OF ships that filed so
Erandly into the bay. the name OF
the place and other things, but II
ever get back to the good old
United states, I'll talk you to death.
Interruption comes in the form OF
an order to get all baggage down on
F. deck. so will finish later
Later. The small boats are clus-
tering around and unloading mail
and baggage of officers and nurses.
Early in the morning will begin the
debarkation Of men and the unload
ing Of the heavy stuff. so will
close this and mail 1t when I get