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H.W. got information to report D.M.S. London. Expects that it is in reply to application for teachers. Education is very much in the eye of the Army at present. The idea is to prepare the men for civil life again.
The weather is good but very chilly at nights
American troops passed up by here all last night. They, like all troops which are new to this game of war, march very smartly singing and joking as they go. The novelty soon wears off.
All our cooks have gone down with the Flue. All light duty men in the kitchen
Put in for Paris leave again Things are still pretty quiet here at present.
The principle sport engaged in by members of the No 1 A.C.C.S. is cricket. Enthusism abounds amongst them No 3 C.C.S. played No 1 yesterday. The former won the game.
Went to Thesoraine yesterday That place is said to be very ancient and historical but it did not strike me very favourably.
Large numbers of Portuguese are stationed around that part. It is said that they are such poor fighters, and it was at their part of the trenches that Fritz broke through up north, that they have been