Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-01-09
Seeing Some Of France.
Now Longs To Come Back To
Notiva Land

Native Lana,
Romorantan, France, Dec. 10, 1918.
Mr.. Geo. E. Wilhide:
Dear Father:
l have not heard from you for some
time, but am hoping you are well and
happy. am we'll and longing for that
dav when | will be coming back, which l
feel sure is not far away.
have not been sick and hope l will
not get sick while over here. trust you
all have gotten we'll of the flu by this
time. Was very sorry to hear mother
was so i'll, and that you also were not
well. Hope both of you are quite well
now.
We have stopped all work and are do
ing only the things that are really neces-
sary in cleaning up the camp and getting
ready to leave it.
lust received the nice sweater sister
sent me, and am very proud OF 1t. 1t
will be great comfort to md. Also re-
ceived the Christmas box today, and 1t
made me feel almost as if | were home.
The candies looked so good that it was
too much of temptation for me to let
them alone until Christmas. | went right
after it, and every piece tasted like more.
Guess will kill myself eating good things
when come back, but do not think l
will ever miss our Stun gullion. bully
beef, corn wholly and salmon or goldfish
as we call it. These names are the spe-
cial terms the boys adopted for soup,
beef, canned beef and salmon.
By the way, Dad, last week l was CIV
en- l2-day furlough, all expenses paid.
Sure did have some time. Think | saw
the best part of Paris. and it sure Is
some beautiful city. Have been through
the Castle at Versailles, which think is
the most wonderful and beautiful place
in France. am told this is where the
peace terms are to be signed. Have
seen most of the wonders of the Nor
mandy and Brittany coast which Is mar
yrous and beautiful. 1 can now say l
have seen some of France, and can tell
you great deal about places | have not
mentioned.
trust you have received the pillow
case l sent you for Christmas. 1t was
about the only thing could send you.
| want to thank you again for your pack
age, but what gets me is why you sent
me so many smokes. Did you think
had taken to smoking since you saw me
smoking at Camp Meade? Well, Dad, |
will get away with them, but | DO not
make it habit to smoke very much.
That was some parade you had cele-
brating the signing of the armistlce.
sure wish could have taken part in 1t,
but could not have stood to have been
there and then called Stacker. That
word gets me and | thank God | have
tried to do my bit the best | could.
hope you took part in it and enjoyed it.
Well it is time for chow. | guess
must get my new kit and run and gel
the salmon.
trust you will receive the cards | sent
YOU from Denard and that you will keep
them for me and also all the other cards
for can tell you something about each
Suppose you will be surprised to kno"
that spent Thanksgiving Day in Paris
Saw King George. 1t sure was great
sight Am sending souvenir program
Thanksgiving Day, the service being helt
in Champs Elysees Theatre in coopera
ton of the Jewish Welfare Board, Chap
lain A. C. Larned, U. S. Marine Corps
presiding
Spent part of my furlough at Denard
a seaport on the old Brittany coast. |
is some great place and | had grea
time. We put up at a fine hotel and al
expenses were paid. Have visited lot
of old castles and churches-great sights
for those who enjoy works of art.
Will close this time hoping you are al
well. Love to all.
Your son,
| Juther ] Wilhide