Tag: Salvation Army

Thursday, January 9, 1919

Raining and the house was far from water tight. Had breakfast and started on our way. Bid goodbye to the ruins and the Cathedral monument of the place.             We went many miles but saw nothing but ruined land and homes. Stopped at a place called Fismes; bought some cards. Saw two old people in … Continue reading Thursday, January 9, 1919

October 1918

Written at a later date: On the second Sunday in October as our boys advanced, we went with them as far as Fleaville, but after getting that far we were stopped by an M.P. who told us we were not allowed to go any farther. I told him I was one of the first women … Continue reading October 1918

Wednesday, February 20, 1918

A galivanting day. Cadet and I went to Ligny to see The Salvation Army family there and had a very fine time. We started to hike but met a line wagon and they stopped and let us on. We were on the seat, four were in the saddles, one on top and one inside. We … Continue reading Wednesday, February 20, 1918

Sunday, January 27, 1918

Went to Ligny and it was a fine day. We could not have any meeting so went to Headquarters and saw the soldiers all cut in the field. It was the weekly inspection; some were laughing and some were rather sour.             The walk to Ligny was fine and we got there in time for … Continue reading Sunday, January 27, 1918

Sunday, December 23, 1917

Very cold. Had breakfast with the officers and went back to our rooms and made a fire in old fashioned grates. Then I made the beds and the men came and we had prayers and God came very near. The Col. came and told me to do my best and I will. Could not attend … Continue reading Sunday, December 23, 1917

Sunday, November 11, 1917

Had a very busy time serving coffee. Had a good meeting. Some of the officers came in and told us that The Salvation Army was doing a good work in all the camps but especially in Montiers. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely … Continue reading Sunday, November 11, 1917

Thursday, October 25, 1917

Raining and a very high wind.             Had breakfast and got busy washing dishes, towels, and scrubbed the tables. Made about one hundred biscuits, baking a dozen at a time. Making the fudge and keeping the fire going kept me busy. It took all morning. Ens. did the errands and was kept on the run. … Continue reading Thursday, October 25, 1917