LETTER FROM ENGLAND Fourth London General Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, S. E., Feb. 8, 1917 Dear Uncle, Aunt and Cousins: First, I wish to thank Hazel for the nice letter, and was glad to get it; we always appreciate letters very much; in fact, the boys all look forward to mail time, and you should see the boys who do not get any mail look at the boys who do with that look of jealous disappointment. So, fair cousins of mine, if you have any friends playing this great game, the few moments you spend in writing a letter to them is not lost, nor will it be considered idle time. Yesterday I received the box you sent me; it was in very good shape, a wee bit battered up, but nothing worth speaking of considering its journey. Everything in it was fine and tasted great, and believe me I appreciated it very much, and had I been in France it would have been appreciated a thousand times more so. It is great to get hold of a piece of Canadian cake, and believe me there are no cooks like our own Canadian girls. Thanks to you all for your kindness in sending the box. It was appreciated more than you will ever know. At present I am still enjoying the comforts and luxuries of one of the most wonderful and largest hospitals in London, or guess in England. It contains 2,800 beds in peace times, and a great many additions now since this show is on, so can't say just how many it will hold now. I came in here Nov. 9 suffering from sceptic poison and influenza; the influenza was nothing, but the poison was through my system so that it gave me a high temperature, and the M. O. called it influenza. Had it gone on a few days longer I guess my fighting days would have been over unless they could find a place for a one-armed pugilist; but thank God, I have almost the complete use of my arm once again. I do not know how much longer I will be here; I am fed up with the place and would like to get back with the boys who are giving or making the reputation for our country; also to do my bit and try and become worthy of the opinion which I believe the people at home have of us who are in the game, or any way to prove I haven't cold feet. My stay here has been very enjoyable in a way and most mighty painful, but that is over now and I am trying to have all the fun possible and to see all that can be seen. They treat you fine in the hospital no matter how hard the nurses have to work, or what they have to do, or how tired they are they are always smiling, always ready with any little extra touch to make it more comfortable or easy for you. They, I believe, are as great heroes as the men who suffers the hardships and the pain, and oh! the pain that some of them do suffer; it is wonderful what a man can stand; also cruel that he has to, but seldom and very seldom do you ever hear a murmur or any grumbling. They all know, or (perhaps I should think) that they did their best. Some day it will all be over, God only knows when, but the sooner the better. I think it will last for nearly two years yet, but hope I am wrong, for it is a hard, cruel, cruel game. It is no use for me to try to describe France to you. Parts that I have gone through are very beautifulâ€"that is, where there has been no scrapping; but where the fighting has been done almost nothing is left. I think it almost impossible for a country to be so destroyed or so smashed up. What I suppose was once beautiful towns nothing remains now but a heap of bricks and mortar, or perhaps a house left here and there, maybe with one room left, say a piano or other pieces of furniture left in it which makes it look so funny or so out of place. Life in the front line isn't so bad, or at least you don't mind it much, still you never can tell when your turn is coming. Of course, none of the comforts or conveniences of a homeâ€"you live, eat and sleep in a dug-out (that is, when you have a chance) some 30 or 40 feet under the ground with plenty of rats for company, and they are great company, too. But enough of that talk lets us forget that and come back to our little enjoyments and pleasures in London town. Just by the way, you should have seen this hayseed cousin of yours doing this great and mighty City of London all on his ownâ€"might say most of the time I was lost, but always managed to get home. I have seen most of the principal places or those of most interest, such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's and several different museums. They are all very interesting and wonderful, built many years ago, and look as if they will last for all years to come. The city is very wonderful; you can't call it beautiful, the streets narrow and crooked run in all directions, and the amount of traffic, it is wonderful how they manage to move at aII, vehicles of all kinds and sizes, and a driver here in my mind is a very clever man. The people treat you great. One does not know the real English man or woman by those whom we see or meet in Caledonia. They are very kind, generous, and seem almost to be able to do too much for us Colonials; think they appreciate what we are doing or trying to do in this game. They send up tickets for the different theatres and shows, have seen most of those now running in town, and heard some of the greatest singers and stars in this country. Then others come in every few days and put on little concerts in the wards, which are very much enjoyed by us aII. Others come around with an auto, take us out for rides, then to their homes for tea or dinner, and believe me we enjoy that too, for as a rule it is a good feed. Xmas time some kind person or persons sent us up lots of turkey, then some more a few days after, and, well, we ate it. So you see life here isn't so bad, a few enjoyments, but just the same wouldn't mind being back in old Caledonia or a short timeâ€"but some day, here is hoping. One thing I don't like is the weather, very seldom any sunshine, lots of rain and fog, although just at present it is quite cold and for last three days sun has been shining, something must have happened. Have never seen Harvey, hear from him every week ; last letter he was o.k. He sure is making good this time, is living in hopes of getting leave this month or next. Hope he does for I would like to see him. Well I guess all for now, no doubt you are tired of trying to make this out. Please don't say any bad words and kindly excuse writing and mistakes, you know I am not a school teacher, and don't forget in your spare time to drop us a line. Remember me to all my friends in town, if any. Love and best of luck, MORLEY. Care of A. E. Ash, 210 Denmark Hill, London, S. E. NEW STRENGTH FOR LAME BACK. Letter Tells of Long-looked-for Prescription. Dear Mr. Editor I suffered form lame back and a constant tired, worn-out feeling. At times I was unable to stand erect and scarcely able to get around. It would usually come on at first with crick in small of my back. I took one box of Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets and my back commenced to get better soon after starting to take them. I did not have to walk doubled over as I did before using the "Anuric." It is the best remedy I have ever taken for what it is intended to relieve. 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