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of the Forrest or did the fatigues of the day overpower
them. Oh Grimes, poor Grimes, alas poor Grimes, we'll
neer see him more, tears trickled down the cheeks of
the fair ones and even the hardy sons of mars looked
pale - But better live in hope than die in despair
when to our satisfaction loud cries were heard, here
comes the gallant Grimes with charming Mary Jane
by his side - Joy once more illumed each face
of the KDC's - Then the Luncheon we did quickly
hide - After the inner man was fully satisfied
we started in regular order at a [underline] decent [/underline] pace, our
gallant President led the van. free from strife and
care we dashed like dashing fellows through the Royal
Artillery square - returning to our starting place regaled
and refreshed with the good things we have partaken of
so ended this days sport -

[underline] Moral [/underline]

And now to conclude with a short advice by way of
warning - painful as it is to me yet feeling the
position in which I am placed, I should be wanting
in duty were I to pass over the occurrences of the day
in silence - First the breaking of the rules - second by
asking why did our President divide the party -
he may answer the fault is owing to Jenny - if Jenny
could speak she would lay the blame upon the President
the Rifleman and Gunner Grimes may equally excuse
themselves - But if authority be vested in the KDC is -

of the Forrest or did the fatigues of the day overpower
them. Oh Grimes, poor Grimes, alas poor Grimes, we'll
neer see him more, tears trickled down the cheeks of
the fair ones and even the hardy sons of mars looked
pale - But better live in hope than die in despair
when to our satisfaction loud cries were heard, here
comes the gallant Grimes with charming Mary Jane
by his side - Joy once more illumed each face
of the KDC's - then the Luncheon we did quickly
hide - After the inner man was fully satisfied
we started in regular order at a [underline] decent [/underline] pace, our
gallant President led the [van?] free from strife and
care we dashed like dashing fellows through the Royal
Artillery square - returning to our starting place regaled
and refreshed with the good things we have partaken of
so ended this days sport -

[underline] Moral [/underline]

And now to conclude with a short advice by way of
warning - painful as it is to me yet feeling the
position in which I am placed, I should be wanting
in duty were I to pass over the occurrences of the day
in silence - First the breaking of the rules - second by
asking why did our President divide the party -
he may answer the fault is owing to Jenny - if Jenny
could speak she would lay the blame upon the President
the Rifleman and Gunner Grimes may equally excuse
themselves - But if authority be vested in the KDC is -