Omaha daily bee., 1919-07-27
Soldier Happy AS
Cakes andCandy
Come Over
Miss Emma Frohman of
League for Service
Tells Tales, of the
Sammy" Life. r.

Cakes like mother used to make,
theater tickets to the best Shows"
and pretty girl for the dance or a
chat--these form part of tie jo,s
set before wounded men OF the
American army by the National
League for Woman's Service Wo-
men in every part of the country
who have forwarded gift packages
of cakes, fudge and jellies for dis
tribution to wounded soldiers would
feel themselves amply repaid could
they visualize the pleasure tLeir
thoughtfulness brings to GONZALES
cents. Homemade cakes. candies,
cookies and jellies such a. we
haven't tasted since the war Degan,"
supplied by the dozen boxes by
friends i'll every part of the country
have been supplemented by dCra-
tons Of fruit from New York City
friends; New York florists are so
generous with their offerings that it
takes part Of each morning for
some members Of the leagues mo-
tor corps to collect the flowers.
Miss Emma Frohman Of TIE
league has made daily visits for
three years to hospitals in and near
the city. bringing, in addition to
presents from elsewhere many ur.-
usual gifts of her own. 81 visit
military hospital every day. said
Miss Frohman. 81 have officially
adopted Ward % of the base hos
pital.
On matinee days l make a round
of the hospitals with leauge an.b.-
uances to convey the boys to the
theaters. Several theatrical mana
gers have set aside boxes ani chol~e
seats for the use of wounded men.
Nearly every evening we entertain
theater parties. Enlisted men ate
frequently entertained at tile Per-
shing club (for officers) as MY
guests. Those who are able to dance
readily find partners, but many OF
the girls appreciate the position Of
the man who cannot mngle will tine
dancers and they are glad to talk
and laugh with him until he forgets
his sorrows over not being able TO
dance and the fact that he must
walk with crutches for many
months.
The Parade.
"The Red Cross on June Is gave
chair and crutch parade at base
hospital No. |. Long feature Of
hospital life in England, it was the
first ever given in America, and
members of the league motor corps
drove many wounded men from the
Greenhut hospital to Gunhill road so
that they might enjoy the parade
where heroes of the Argonne and
Chateau-T hierry marched in cos
tunes of colored crepe paper. with
curly wigs and roughed faces. A boy,
who had lost leg at St. Mihiel, was
. costumed as Parisien beauty. ltwas
amusing to see him reclining
languidiy in a wheel chair, peering
at his comrades through the lace
ruffle of a baby blue boudoir cap.
Clutches were draped with bright
colored crepe and festooned with
flowers. A scarfpin which was Of
fered by the league as prize tor
the most cleverly devised costume
went to a pink-ruffled bridesmaid
with deep bass voice.
According to the doct ors at the
hospitals, the individual service
given by members OF the National
league to the wounded men plays
real part in the getting well OF
MANY of them. League members
who visit the hospitals talk to them
about their mothers" the kid
brother" just promoted i'll. school,
plans for business when back IN
aciyvies' to make them
forget their pain and implant in the
soldiers mind the idea of getting
well quickly. There are hundreds
of convalescents still in military
hospitals and members of the league
will help speed their recovery ana
bring cheer through the long, mo-
notonous hot summer days:
Tied to a desk and telephone SO
completely that she seldom can run
away either for rest or bit OF the
inspiring personal touch" which
the hospital visiting gives Miss
Frohman and those fortunate to
work with her, sits the lady respon-
tsibie for much of the success OF this
work,-Mrs. Edward McVickar,
New York City, chairman OF the Ma
tional League for Womans Service.
To Mrs. McViekar's thoughttulness,
careful guidance and enduring
patience many a convalescent sol
der boy owes deep gratitude, tor
through her busy office passes the