World War I Collection

here -- and every day -- eight or more machines are needed by the Board of Health and it certainly keeps the Corps busy supplying machines. They have formed -- what they call The Flying Squadron -- which pays no attention to the speed limit -They are a special emergency "fleet of machines." Gladys Emmons is at the head of the Motor Corps and I am secretary -- and never have I been so busy in my life.

Gladys Emmons is in the canteen here at the Palais de Glace. Also Hilda van Brunt is here but I haven't been able to see her yet.

Ethel has been more lucky than I in running into or getting in touch with people she knows. So we've had a chance at seeing various sides of Paris life and doing a lot of sight seeing along with rehearsing. Thanks of Raymond Durney's address. Gladys said she saw him when "Let's Go" was here. If this catches you on this side or the other way bon voyage and good luck as ever Doris

Wednesday Eve. [underlined]

My dear Edward –

Back from a eventful trip to France, and some reminiscing. (I don't believe there's such a word but you know what I mean.)

Anyway this afternoon I went with Mother to the Shakespeare Club; because, besides reading a new play of Shaw's – "Heartbreak – House" – showing conditions in Europe previous to and during the war, Mrs. van Brunt, Miss Dyer (guest) and Gladys Emmons