Box 6 Item 03: Edith S. Thistlethwaite letters, 1914-1918 - Page 2

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We had a ripping time, six Officers amongst them the Colonel. They are all such nice fellows.

On Friday – Sister Allan & I went out to another camp for afternoon tea – the Colonel of that Reg. also had tea with us & invited us out again – The men are so pleased to have us out and I'm sure we all love the honor. – We had a very jolly day, always get back before 6.30. p.m. for dinner, so you see we are keeping good hours. Sunday-afternoon is our "Day-at-Home", so the sisters who are off-duty may invited their soldier friends to call and matron is Home every Sunday to receive them.

Last Sunday we had about 30 visitors & out of the number six or more were mine. Fred, his Colonel & two other Officers from his Regiment came and quite enjoyed themselves. Also my two friends whom we visited on Friday afternoon. It is an excellent scheme and we all thoroughly