As for A, N. Other's aspersions suggested by A. N. Other, it might be well to hold a preliminary canter of the forces in the nature of a free and easy gathering, at some estaminet where "best refreshment"? may be had in coolth and plenty, served with quickness andi despatch, the Sappers and Gunners being specially detailed to see that each P.B.I carries a "full" pack, thus giving the latter an opportunity to judge who were, and still are his real brothers in affliction. If the affair was left solely in the hands of the Sappers, they would, of course, insist on rounding up all supplies in what they no doubt would term a "dump," and only
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