The Better Germany in War Time: Being Some Facts Towards FellowshipPicton, Harold W. (Harold Williams)
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The Better Germany in War Time: Being Some Facts Towards Fellowship
Picton, Harold W. (Harold Williams)
World War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals, charities, etc.; World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German
The presiding overseer welcomed a further motion by the
chairman, Mr. Delmer, which was as follows: In the interests of
the necessary reciprocity, a delegate of the overseers should
attend the meetings of the camp committee.
Mr. Klingender drew attention to the two points contained in the
camp committee’s letter to Baron von Taube. The Baron said he
agreed with the contents of the letter.
At the conclusion the chairman (Mr. Delmer) remarked that the
camp committee had been formed with a view to beneficial
co-operation with the overseers, and for the advancement of the
existing organisation, and that it intended loyally to carry out
this principle, of which words the Baron graciously took note.
The chairman (Mr. Delmer) then expressed his hearty thanks in
the name of the assembled members of the camp committee to the
Baron for his presence and for the consideration he had kindly
given to the arrangement, whereupon the Baron said that he would
be very pleased personally from time to time to take part in the
meetings of the camp committee.
Baron von Taube then closed the meeting.
The secretary announced that he had laid a copy of the minutes
before the Baron, who had kindly accepted and signed it, and
had, with his own hand, written on it the words, “Have taken
note of the minutes and agree on all points.”
The chairman greeted Mr. Fischer, overseer of hut 3, who was
present as delegate of the overseers. The meeting proceeded to
discuss the following matters:
LATRINES FOR INVALIDS.—At the last meeting the camp committee
had requested a member to procure information on this matter.
Mr. Fischer reported that the small latrine between huts 3 and 4
(which was formerly intended for women) should be used for this
purpose. A door with a lock would be put in. Permits would
probably be issued by the doctor or his representative. The
overseers had for a long time striven to obtain permission for
the sick to use the water closets, but these for the most part
were not in the premises which were at the disposal of the
military authorities, and therefore could not, even on payment,
be opened. He would again inquire if it were not possible to
obtain a closed water closet for the sick.
POSTAL MATTERS.—Questions concerning the postal regulations
and the censoring of letters were brought up. A member expressed
his intention of obtaining precise information and of reporting
thereon.
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