Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-13
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Joseph y. Smith of Skowhegan is in re-
ceipt of a very interesting letter from
his son, First Lieutenant Chas. T. Smith,
of the Signal Corps, L. r. S. The mes
sage is censored by 1t. Smith himself
and will he read with much interest by
"Charlie's' many friends in Skowhegan.
1t bears the usual heading of Some
where in France is dated Feb. 14th.
1915, at 1915 F. NJ. and addressed to his
father.
This is a rainy day here and the first
all day rain We have had. I haven't writ
ten letter for the last week or 10 days.
because I've expected to get some mail
every day, but haven't received any yet.
Hope to get some soon. Some of the en-
listed men in this camp are just getting
their Christmas mail and packages. One
day last week while l was shopping down
town. / ran across Bert Russell and
Weston They are in this same camp
taking course of training for second
lieutenant in infantry. l am getting
some training in modern signal corps
work. Some of il is quite technical.
went to a benefit concert in town Febru-
airy 4th and heard some fine music. There
were four French soldiers who took part.
A pianist, Qst pura Of Paris Cons. }
Viola Opera Comique); Cello Grand Con-
cert Orchestra); concerto (Lamoureun
| Orchestra); Mr.. Bertrand. tenor of the
Capitol de Toulouse. The tenor had a
wonderful voice. He sang some Of Caru-
SOS songs and hit high c several times.
They q uatf n
be some Frenchmau, but have to carry a
dictionary with me most of the time.
Most of the merchants in town are get
ting used to US and are very pleasan.
to deal with. They are as anxious to
learn English as we are to learn French.
AS p. NJ. We had laboratory work this
afternoon consisting of cable splicing and
soldering. etc, and storage battery care
and maintenance. After that l went to
the commissary department and got two
boxes of hard bread, can of jam, one
pound of candles, which we use or lights
and two pounds Of candy We are very
fortunte in having a chance to get good
chocolates here as they are very scarce
In England and France. The commissary
got in some candy a few days ago but it
will be all gone this week. It's cold and
damp here now and he have to keep near
the little stove to keep warm. We have
had some very warm weather and have
worn overcoats only in the evening.
heard that Capt. Marston is only abou,
40 miles from here. ! may see him some
day.
| have to go to town tonight to get my
shoes and laundry and will mail this let
ter to YOU at the officers Y. NJ c. A.
We can't mail anything at the local post
office but have to mail 1t at one of the
United States army postoffices. It's SIS
and getting dark so l will have to light
my candle l can see little better now.
think will have my picture taken soon
and will send one if they are good. How
is Guy now? l suppose you are having
windy, cold weather. ! haven't seen much
winter except in New York and New Jer-
sey. j am feeling fine and happy and
especially after a good hot water shower
i bath last night. Hot water is a luxury
and a shower bath is very rare, but we
are fortunate in having eight here. Write
soon and as often as you can.
Love to all. CHARLES.'