ly Belgians and
French, but also Russians and one Englishman--a present. He
enclosed a touching, grateful letter from a Belgian prisoner, an
adjutant, and a programme of their Christmas theatricals. I have
seldom been so glad about anything as I am that this has been a
success.

From Fraeulein Jens, December 30, 1915. Work at Hamburg.

We had altogether about 400 marks, and out of this fund 100
parcels containing each about 3 marks worth of goods were
purchased and handed over with 100 marks in money--for sick and
needy prisoners--into the care of the camp chaplain. He took the
opportunity of explaining in our presence to three of the camp
"Captains," an Englishman, a Frenchman and a Russian, the object
of the gift. They were greatly touched and most grateful. The
Englishman thanked us in the name of his country. We were only
sorry that we could not do far, far more, but if even this
little is a seed of corn which may in the future bring forth
thoughts of reconciliation between the nations we shall be
happy. Our presents were given for the New Year, as it is the
custom for English and French to make presents then....

SOME THANKS ON BOTH SIDES.

The following is from the Prisoners' Aid Society of the German civilians
interned in Camp III., Knockaloe, Isle of Man. If the English shows
signs of effort, it is an effort of sincerity:--

To the Emergency Committee for the Assistance of Germans,
Austrians and Hungarians in Distress.

Dear Madam,--We do not wish to fail to remember at the beginning
of the New Year with gratitude those who, during the past
difficult year, have made it their task to alleviate, wherever
possible, the misery and the most pressing sorrows of such
families who, by their internment as prisoners of war, were
deprived of their bread-winners. When assembled in silent prayer
during the last festive season--the season of Peace and Goodwill
to all mankind--our hearts felt the particular necessity of
expressing our innermost thanks to your Committee for all the
magnanimous acts of brotherly love and relief shown and granted
to the dependents of the interned.

Whilst we venture to ask you to see in these few lines the
unanimous vote of thanks of all the prisoners of war at
Knockaloe Camp III., and kindly bring it to the notice of those
who in a self-sacrifici