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were dirty, I pitied the Boys, while they had been in the Trenches they had lost a good number of Mates & the unit who releived them were going over the Top about Tuesday so they did not know how long they would be resting, it all depends on the Casualties. Gradually they filed in & I followed & I was directed to a Table where two soldiers were seated, I asked permission for a Bath also a Towel, clean shirt & socks when I was given a Ticket for each article. I gave the Lad a small tip for obliging me, then I had to go a Window & hand in my three Tickets when I was given a clean Towel, a New Flannel Shirt & new socks then I went into the Room & undressed myself. This Room accomodates abut 100 Men at one time. Forms were provided to sit on & Nails to hang the clothes on. After Undressing I went under the Shower of luke warm water, the Boys revelled in the Showers & Soap was consumed in galore. The Boys were naturally dirty & wanted a wash bad, After I finished & dressed I handed my Towel, Shirt & Socks in on a Table provided to be washed & repaired by the Women at the Militiary