Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 2. p 451
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| Title | Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 2. p 451 |
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| Date | 1917 |
| Page number | 451 |
| Publisher | Unknown |
| Description | Not available |
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HOW THEY FORGET THEIR WOUNDS.
Whist drives, motor runs, river trips and concerts are among the many forms of pleasurable recreation arranged for our wounded soldiers in Reading. Right well have the Care and Comforts Committee carried on their work throughout the past year in providing river trips every week for a large number of wounded. That the men appreciate the outings arranged for them is shown by their thanks to the various committees and private benefactors who have helped them to forget their wounds in the open air. Indeed, in many cases t materially helps their recovery, for their minds are diverted from their pain and they forget their suffering. No better example of the gratitude of our maimed heroes for these entertainments provided for them can be given than the letter from Corpl. Farnhill of the R.G.A., who after spending some in hospital at Reading, wrote: - I have been a patient in hospital at Reading and now that I am back at duty I shall feel greatly obliged if you can find space in your paper for an expression of thanks to the people of Reading, both military and civil. I had the pleasure of being one of the guests at the first river trip of the season(I was not so well then), and a week or so before my discharge from hospital I enjoyed the last trip of the season. I am sure that I only echo the sentiment of hundreds of boys who, like myself, have enjoyed the hospitality of the Care and Comforts Committee, when I say that the pain of wounds has been made easier to bear by the treatment received at the hands of the people of Reading and district.
[photo, group, exterior] The whist drives organised by Mrs. E. M. M. Edwards on the lawn at Montague Villa, London Rd., Reading, were much to the liking of our wounded soldiers. Above are seen about 30 soldiers who participated in a "drive" in July. They were provided with a tea and an entertainment was provided for their benefit.
[photo, group, exterior] WAR HOSPITAL PATIENTS ON A Y.M.C.A. MOTOR EXCURSION TO BRIMPTON. [Photo by P. O. Collier.]
[photo, group, exterior] Wounded soldiers from the Royal Berks Hospital enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. Edward Jackson, of Park House, Reading, where they played cricket and bowls and had tea in beautiful surroundings. [Photo by P. O. Collier.]