153) there would probably be no hard fighting for some months.

Special pains were taken to provide concert parties in the different battalions, so that the men might have amusement in the evening.

It was wonderful what talent was discovered in the various units.

As I look back upon some of those entertainments at the front I think I never enjoyed anything more.

Not only were the performers clever and resourceful, but the audience was one that it was thrilling to sit amongst.