The Lamar register., 1918-08-14
Members of Lamar Lodge No. 90. 4.
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EXpedltlonary FORCES,
July 10, 1918.
Dear Brethren
Last evening ! recalled the fact that
il was the 2nd Thursday and in my
meditation thought possibly you might
not object to few lines from me.
Am still in England and the leader
of hut that l am learning to love
not alone because of the beautiful
scenery lit being at the edge of a
great military camp and overlooking
green fields and shaded lanes with n
famous old city in the valley below
but rather because Of the opportunity
for actual service to our boys who
pause here on their way to France.
At first, felt that it was too much
of sacrifice for one who had asked
to go to France to be compelled 10
remain in England Though it was op-
tional. in way. as they would have
permitted me had | insisted) but now
! see as do the leaders and believe
that this point is as vital and really
as much a part of the game as any.
with the exception of being actually
next the trenches However, have
been promised a chance at the front
before it is over.
There are five secretaries associat-
ed with me in addition to three order
lies detailed for the work and the vol
unteer workers who come afternoons
and evenings when troops are in camp.
which is most of the time. This is
only one Of the Huts, however, and
others are similarly manned. with a
camp leader in charge. There are
many camps in England. yet really.
London considers this the important.
camp and our Hut" is the best in the
bunch. At least we think so.
1t certainly sends thrill through
one to see such fine men marching
along-eoming and going all the. time
"a never ending stream.
Each night. a service of some kind
is held in each Hut, usually some
thing big in the large camp tent. f..
II. Sothern and his company were in
camp last evening. Harry Lauder was
here about the Fourth Rudgard Kip
ling is due tomorrow at the opening
of the officers Hut. Recently Burton
Holmes visited our Hut and took some
views. Bishop Anderson preached
twice last Sunday at the big Tent" "
SO you see there is something doing.
yet will state that while Sothern was
holding forth, was working selling
soap, towels, cigarettes, etc, and con-
Quoted short service about $3.50 p.
M, with the assistance of u Presby-
terian minister, and right here let me
say that the two Presbyterian minist-
ers with me are o. Kline fellows.
Tonight we will have n fine band
concert in our 'Hut" if the regiment
doesn't move, if it does we will hustle
another, usually more than one can BE-
found.
As to our work. we do not get up
until Gas a. M, at which time we
sweep out as the orderlies do not
come on until 900. We breakfast at
500, and then prepare to open at $3.50,
remaining open until ten p. m. After
which time we either go for walk OF
visit in the mess room. At the close
of busy day. we feel we have been
doing something.
Because of the strain ON ones nerves,
we are supposed to take at least one
day a month off So far (six weeks
here) have been off / z days. The
half day was spent at Southampton.
having been invited TO Gloucester
Lodge No. 1870. F. & A NJ, which
convened at five p, m, comforting the
first on two and the second on another.
1t was a splendid occasion, some of
the Provincial Grand Officers being