_shelled_--a genuine thrill! Same as during London's
Air-raids, but less danger.
At the conclusion of the Tour patrons will be presented with a
Handsome Medal as a souvenir of their exploits.
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The following is a list of Tours that Pratt's offer _you_:--
PRATT'S TOURS OF THE BACK.
(ONE WEEK.)
Very cheap. Very safe. Headquarters at the historic town of Amiens.
Itinerary includes: Battlefields of the Somme and Ancre, Bapaume,
Arras, Vimy Ridge, Ypres, etc. Guides will take parties round the old
British Front lines. The German Defence System will be explained by
harmless Huns actually taken at those places.
_SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS._
Lantern Lecture by Captain Crump at Thiepval Chateau. Recherche
Suppers at Serre Sucrerie.
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PRATT'S TOURS OF TRENCHES.
(FOUR DAYS.)
See the real thing. Live it yourself. Dine in a dugout. Drink rum
as the Tommy drinks it. See Staff Officers at work (if it can be
arranged).
_RESTRICTIONS._
I. Loud laughing and talking is discouraged.
II. Sunshades and umbrellas must not be put up when in the front line.
III. Don't talk to the man at the periscope.
_GAS WARNING._
In case of gas put on the respirator; otherwise breathe out
continuously.
_SPECIAL ATTRACTION._
Official Photographers in attendance during Christmas week.
If possible visitors will be given the opportunity of witnessing a
practice barrage on the Enemy's front line.
Back seats (in ammunition dumps), two guineas. Front seats (firing
line), sixpence.
Terms inclusive for the four days, twenty guineas. Good food. Sugar
_ad lib_. All reasonable precautions taken. Casualties amongst
visitors up to the present, one sick (sugar saturation).
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PRATT'S BRIEF TOURS FOR BUSY PEOPLE.
(SATURDAY TO MONDAY.)
Very short. Very moderate terms. Five guineas each tour or three for
twelve and a-half. Bring the boy.
_SPECIAL ATTRACTION._
Magnificent Switchback Railway up and down the Messines Mine Craters.
Spot where Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL lost his little Homburg hat under
fire will be shown.
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THE YPRES CARNIVAL.
(THREE DAYS.)
All the fun of the fair. Souvenirs supplied while you wait.
_SPLENDID SIDE-SHOW FEATURES._
I. How our lads keep fit. Regimental sports. Rivet your sides and see
the Bread and Jam Race.
II. Obstac
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