R.H. Hodgson of Workington: "... by far the best way of obtaining recruits, I feel sure if you could send a number of good men to say – Workington, Maryport and Cockermouth & perhaps to a few of the larger villages, the results would be good..." [1]
Battalion Orders: On and after Sunday 16th every man leaving camp for the purpose of proceeding to town will be required to carry a cane of regulation length. [2]
Deserter Isaac Parker (16286) of C Company is struck off.[3]
Punishments: R. Rumney (13845) of D Company is given 28 days’ detention.[3]
Private R. Pearson writes: "Dear Sir – I take this opportunity of thanking you for the splendid gift of cigarettes, which were delivered to me in the trenches. We are at present resting in a village behind the firing line. We are billeted in old barns, which are over-run with rats. Thanking you and your readers once again, and wishing your valuable paper, every success." [4]