World War I Collection

fleets will all be here on their way to Honolulu and Australia.

Nors little girl calls herself Patsy Bates and calls me Bapa Bates, and Mother Mama Bates. She calls Helen Muddie dear. I dont remember what she calls Nor. She is a very dear little kid, and shows her good sense by liking her Bapa. She likes to ride in the automobile on the front seat and toot the horn.

Jos is going to give a dinner party to Thornton Davis and Marion whose betrothal cards have been issued at which Bab Eishen & Nes will be present. I think there are six young people invited making eight at the table. It takes place tonight and I gave Jos some gin for cocktails.

Mother & I dropped in to wish Dr. Reed a Happy New Year and he says there is only one thing better than two years at Brooklyn Hospital and that is three years !!

As Nor & Dick were up Xmas to New Years I took a vacation for a few days so as to get acquainted, and enjoyed it very much.

There is little news. The weather is still cold and the rain is holding off, but it is not as cold as it was. We have kept the house warm all winter but at considerable expense.

Heaps of love to you dear old Sned and Betty. We are all longing for the time when we shall see you both.

always your loving father HLABates