Post by BereniceUK on Apr 6, 2017 7:06:31 GMT
THREE OF THE WOUNDED. -
Quite a small army of Tommies have been moving to and fro on Christmas and New Year's leave or on sick furlough (says the Rev. A. M. Mitchell, in the "Excelsior"). The trains in consequence have been very full, often very late, always most uncertain. Patience in travelling has become a virtue. Wherever met with, the dear soldier lads are sure of a friendly smile and a hearty greeting. They deserve this of us and more. No frowns for Tommy! No introduction to them is needed, nor do they need such to us, their uniform is passport to consideration, friendliness and hospitality. The majority show themselves well worthy of the recognition and kindness bestowed on them. Some, as might be expected, when numbers are so large, are not as polite or well behaved as could be wished. Even the men in black serge or tweed, the parsons, are not all paragons. Black sheep are sure to be found in flocks of big dimensions. Some of the good boys, Burtonwood boys, have been at home since last we wrote. Among our numerous visitors, Lieut. Spruce, Robert Matthews, and the Vicar's youngest son. All three have given much pleasure by their visits.
(St Helens Reporter, 21 January 1916)
Quite a small army of Tommies have been moving to and fro on Christmas and New Year's leave or on sick furlough (says the Rev. A. M. Mitchell, in the "Excelsior"). The trains in consequence have been very full, often very late, always most uncertain. Patience in travelling has become a virtue. Wherever met with, the dear soldier lads are sure of a friendly smile and a hearty greeting. They deserve this of us and more. No frowns for Tommy! No introduction to them is needed, nor do they need such to us, their uniform is passport to consideration, friendliness and hospitality. The majority show themselves well worthy of the recognition and kindness bestowed on them. Some, as might be expected, when numbers are so large, are not as polite or well behaved as could be wished. Even the men in black serge or tweed, the parsons, are not all paragons. Black sheep are sure to be found in flocks of big dimensions. Some of the good boys, Burtonwood boys, have been at home since last we wrote. Among our numerous visitors, Lieut. Spruce, Robert Matthews, and the Vicar's youngest son. All three have given much pleasure by their visits.
(St Helens Reporter, 21 January 1916)