Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-13

We noted that the gardens of the vii cinity are well along. The weather has been like our spring at home. Hundreds of interesting things at- tracted us as we reached glorious France. The quaint old buildings with their interesting history, the wooden shoes on the school boys whom we met, the language and habits of the Ipeople-aH interested us. The people
 American soldiers. The little children run along with us at every opportunity 1 and are as anxious to learn English as ] we are to learn French. You will be pleased to know that my limited knowledge of French has been Very useful to me. In the stores and on the trains, etc. have been acting as interpreter for our group of officers and men.
 Leaving the port of landing we went directly to a large military head quar- ters and were then detailed to our re-
 spectiye posts for hard work I am
 now very busily engaged sin active in,
 tensive training at a large officers training school Our work is hard
 but most interesting and directed by the most experienced officers along the most practical lines. Many Plattsburg
 friends are with me. The town where, 1 am is full of historic traditions and
 attractive buildings, etc. Of course
 you know I am not permitted to tell its name. I am roorning in the for
 mer home of the mayor. Our beds are fine and the food is very good. A fire lplace in each room makes it pleasant and comfortable. With guide I vis- 1 ited one of the famous chateaus yes- lterday. It had been the home of thpee French kings and like many other an 1 cient buildings of the vicinity is most Interesting and full of inspiring tradi- tions about ancient French glories.s We rise at 5.45 every morning and work hard all day. At 10.3o all lights Iare. out. We may spend an occasional Incur walking about the town during flee hours but never at night We are ldoing our best to prepare well to lead our boys lover the top to Berlin" I am writing this letter in the Y. M. c. A. building. It is a large beautiful fly furnished chateau. Don't worry labout my comfort. am very well and very pleasantly located. have in no way neglected my Lenten, duties. Ev- lery Sunday go to mass and find that imost of the people of the town are Catholics. They are surprised to find
 that so many Americans are practical Catholics-true to God and country.
 Give my kndest regards to Father Keefe and all my friends of dear Plainf1e1d and vicinity. I have, writ lten to Ed Leahy and hope to hear from
 or meet him soon.
 We are always delighted to hear
 from home. Write often. With love
 and best wishes.
 Il FRANCIS.
 New York Visitor.
 Miss Louise Raymond has been a
 visitor in New York the past few days, To Sail Soon. | Stephen Wood, who is stationed al
 Hoboken, N. J., was home Monday He expects to sail soon for France , and was formerly member of Battery l D, 56th regiment, stationed at Fort : Terry. His father, Frank Wood, ac- , Icompanied him to Hohoken and vii l stay few days with his son before
 his departure.
 sl Charles B. Green of New ,Londor l was a visitor here Tuesday.
 Ernest Mercer. has. been able to gt s cut after being confined to his bed tn, g past two weeks with grip.
 T EnIists in Navy.
 I Albert Moreland passed the exami 2 nations Monday at Newport, E. l., ant 1 enlisted in the U. s. navy. He en 5 listed in the Radio branch of the ser q vice and received a rating as secon : telass landsrnan electrician. MT More q llasld has been student at the Putnam $ Trade School for the past two years e He expects to report within a wee 2 Tor ten days. se8 ,. Mrs. Mary Desmond and daughter 2 Florence have returned to Worceste l, lafter spending a few days with Denni d Sullivan and family.