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“Batches of one of its regiments were in such a hurry to get out of the Ypres front when relieved by the 92nd Regiment that they left without giving the newcomers infor-[inverted type:  mation about the line or state of their flanks.]”—­Scots Paper.

The line seems to have been seriously disorganised in consequence.

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Pratt’s Tours of the front.

The last word in sensation.

By special arrangement Pratt’s are able to offer their patrons unique opportunities of witnessing the stirring events of the Great Struggle.

Don’t miss it; you may never see another War.

Come and see Tommy at work and play.

Come and be 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).