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Dec. 24, 1917. ' Christmas Greeting From 112th’s Commander BY COLONEL GEORGE C. RICKARDS. Distance is no interpreter of feeling, and I trust the hearts of the 112th boys are as close to home this Christmas day as on any other in years gone by. The fathers, mothers, sisters and sweethearts are there, and though a thousand or more miles intervene between them and the soldier boy they love, each is thinking of the other—hopefully and confidently looking forward to that day when Amer ica’s soldiers will return home victorious and the spirit of “Peace on earth, good will toward men.” shall be world-wide. To some it has been the fortune to spend the last two Christmases In the service of their country, and it may be part of the fortunes of war they will be called upon to spend another Christmas away from home. But no matter how long they are called upon to put forth their best patriotism, to light and bear the burdens of war with a spirit of which a state and a nation may well be proud, I sincerely hope the ties that hold them close to the home thej’ love will never be weaker than tha brave arid unfaltering spirit which prompted them to enlist. As commanding officer of the 112th In fantry, I feel I have a pardonable pride in the splendid type of young men who compose the command, the boys from Northwestern and South Central Penn sylvania. The manner in which they have already acquitted themselves has shown that they are good soldiers of the nation—faithful, obedient, quick to grasp the full meaning of the work upon which we are now engaged. No one knows how long it will be until these men are called upon to take their places in the trenches of France. With full confidence. I feel they will firmly uphold those principles for which their forefathers fought, fight ing as true Americans, giving their lives, if need be. in defense of this great cause and the country of their birth or adoption. Fervently I hope and earnestly I pray, as one whose heart is alike with the men and with the loved ones at home,_that the loyal soldiers of the 112th Infantry will come home on some other Christmas day, having proved for all time that de mocracy and America are safe and that there does exist that Christian spirit, of which much is said, yet so little believed in these trying times —that fraternity and love among nations for which men are now laying down their lives and which is. MOTHERS, SISTERS. SWEETHEARTS GOLT) EDGES- FITS THE GOLD POCKET t-■ ’ . 1• EI • I■ Si w W|, RICHL Y BOUND QUICKEST WA Y IN TEXTILE f ' TO LEARN LEA THER FRENCH ~, —— - -- -■ * -- - - . _ - ■ 11l 1 ■■ "■ " * SPACES UNDATED You may start this diary any day—it never can become out-of-date. Other diar ies fi“e useless after date specified. TRENCH AND CAMP so well expressed in that beautiful epi gram. “Peace on earth, good will toward men.” Courage born of love for home and country knows no conquest, and though we shall be called upon to make sacri fices, far, perhaps, beyond our expecta tions, I am fully confident that the 112th Infantry will bear its part with honor and devotion, helping to attain that vic tory which will acclaim the dawning of the brighter days to come. GEORGE C. RICKARDS, Colonel 112th Infantry. THE STAR AT CHRISTMAS In this dread hour when the nations wait, Shaken with hatred, at' Thy judg ment bai\ When’ all seems chaos ruled by fren zied Fate, God, show us the star. When Might, the only gospel that we know, Builds altar jriles that flame against the sky, When states wage warfare, blow on quivering blow, Gocl, teach us to die. In this high moment, big with Destiny, Ere empires crumble and old things decay, When wild War travels for the Yet-to be, God, teach us to pray. The battle blinds. Should we forget to fear, Forgive us, Lord, though we should wander far. Thy ways are long, Thy truth may yet appear— Show us the star, the star! • —Perrin Holmes Lowrey, in Leslie’s Weekly. AND /He One Coupon & SECUR ES THE BOOK Complete Lines of Christmas Jewelrv at Reasonable Prices. GUARANTEE JEWELRY COMPANY Popular Price Jewelers. 976 Broad Street. Phone 484. The House of Dorr is for those who wish the better grades of things'to wear. • Trench Coate, Rain Coats, Jaeger Underwear, Sweaters, Hosiery, Etc. Officers’ Uniforms Made in Our Own Shop, $65.00 and $75.00. • August Dorr’s Sons 724 Broad Street Every soldier and sailor will feel obliged to learn French. Everybody connected with the war should record ew- -' 3 as they occur. 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