Letter 44 Mother's Day May 11th, 1919
My dear Mother,
This is a most glorious day. Attended services this morning in Area 7 and this afternoon am guarding the Operating Room. Would like to be out in the woods picking lilies of the valley, the woods are full of them and so fragrant.
Was looking forward to hearing Hugh Black tonight, but it was announced this morning that he is unable to reach either Beaune or Allerey today.
My mail this week consisted of the letters Alice and Fanny wrote while home-Margaret's written a few days earlier-also one of Margaret's of February, which, for some unknown reason, has been traveling all over Europe. I really believe that upon receipt of this you may discontinue you letters to France. The university here and at Beaune closes June 7th, and we hope to move out tout de suite with them and possibly be in the good old USA by the grand and glorious fourth.
Thirty-one of out nurses leave Tuesday for home. We were given no choice. The list was published yesterday and my name did not happen to be on it so I am here for another month. Miss Sutter whit whom I hoped to go to Italy is on it. Does not make much difference as the leaves to Italy are temporarily discontinued and we will get none anyway after June first, so I am afraid I have last out on the second leave which is now due me.
Attended last evening a performance under the auspices of the YMCA. It was the third of theirs we have had here and all are par bon. Why do they waste good money sending such people over? The dough boys plays are so much cleaner. What sort of a Board of Censorship do they pass before coming over?
Attended a doughboys minstrel show last week and it was splendid.
Camp 108 entertained the officers at a masked ball last Wednesday evening-ladies choice until the masks were removed at supper time. For refreshments we served apple salad, cheese sandwiches, chocolate, and candy. The men seemed to quite enjoy the change, but it is now getting rather too warm for dancing. Believe there will be a baseball game every evening this week. I'll have to attend.
I was escorted over the farm one afternoon last week visiting the pigs, horses, cows, chickens, and machinery. The boys with whom I have talked seem to be enjoying their work.
Heard from Otto yesterday in reply to a card I sent him. He seems very anxious to get home.
Surely by this time my allotment has arrived. Yes, I am glad you put my Dakota money in Victory Bonds.
Sorry Lydia is so miserable. What will she do this summer? I'm glad Dr. Kennedy put George in a camp. Believe it will do him good. She will probably rent her lake home if he I not to be with her.
Greatly enjoyed Mr. Collins letter from the Journal.
Have heard nothing as yet from the Base 26 girls. Perhaps tomorrows mail will bring something.
Saw the movie of Charlie Chaplin in "Shoulder Arms"-really very good and made a big hit with the boys.
The girls will be home when this reaches you. A year ago I was enjoying the sight in New York. Wish we would sail to Boston and spend a week there.
Have not tried as yet but am sure I can get Mrs. Hellyer's powder in Beaune.
Affectionately, Jane