"I need not tell you what lay back of this great movement of men and material. It is not invidious to say that back of it lay a supporting organization of the industries of the country and of all its productive activities more complete, more thorough in method and effective in results, more spirited and unanimous in purpose and effort than any other great belligerent had ever been able to effect. We profited greatly by the experience of the nations which had already been engaged for nearly three years in the exigent and exacting business, their every resource and every proficiency taxed to the utmost. We were the pupils. But we learned quickly and acted with a promptness and a readiness of co-operation that justify our great pride that we were able to serve the world with unparalleled energy and quick accomplishment. [Illustration: PHOTOGRAPHED IN A VILLAGE IN GERMANY. A member of the 369th (old 15th N.Y.) brought this picture back with him. He is wearing the smile which tells the story. The war is over.] [Illustration: LIEUT. "JIMMY" EUROPE AND HIS FAMOUS BAND. This band was hailed with enthusiasm by the French. Five kettle drums in this band were presented by the French as a mark of esteem. Another drum, beaten by Willie Webb, of Louisville, Ky., was a trophy left by the Germans when they retreated.] [Illustration: GETTING READY FOR THEIR DAILY BATH. Negro troops in a transport going over. No inconvenience marred their good cheer.] [Illustration: IN LINE FOR REVIEW. Members of the 15th Infantry being reviewed. A sturdy and determined line of fighting men.] [Illustration: A QUARTETTE WHICH GAVE GOOD ENTERTAINMENT. These colored members of the 301st Stevedore Regiment were attached to the 23rd Engineers in France.] [Illustration: LINED UP AND READY FOR ACTION. Members of the 15th Infantry. Note the serious and determined expression in their faces. They mean business and will obey orders.] [Illustration: AT THE SIGNAL BOX READY TO SOUND THE GAS ALARM. These men had a great responsibility placed upon them. The sounding of the Gas Alarm quickly and accurately, when gas was detected, meant saving the lives of many men.] [Illustration: BOTH WORKING FOR THE Y.M.C.A. Mr. Kelly and his colored driver at work during the last German offensive.] [Illustration: BAPTIZING NEGRO SOLDIERS AT CAMP GORDON. A religious and very effective scene. These Christian men had faith and confidence in their religion.] [Illustration: COLORED TROOPS IN PUERTO RICO. A brilliant Fourth of July parade through Allen Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico.] [Illustration: NEGRO SHARPSHOOTERS.] [Illustration: NEGRO CHILDREN WEAVING CLOTH. Recently photographed in Kamerun, the last of the German provinces in Africa to surrender to the Allies. Illustrating child labor at the lowest possible cost.] [Illustration: AFRICAN NEGROES IN KAMERUN, SHOWING NATIVE HEADDRESS.