We were to have breakfast at eight, but first we went to have our measure taken for our dress. They have a strange method of taking your measure. They fit it to you then cut it around and sew it. That takes a long time. Then we went back to the hotel and to wait. … Continue reading Monday, September 24, 1917
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Diary of Margaret Sheldon’s Work in the World War
We left New York on the afternoon of Sept. 13, 1917. Each day on board was pleasant and interesting. Learning to speak French was great fun. Our teacher, Mr. S. Dequister, who was a salvationist about twelve years ago, was a very pleasant man. At present he is a Y.M.C.A. worker. The weather was … Continue reading Diary of Margaret Sheldon’s Work in the World War