Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, October 24, 1917

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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.

The following is a list of Tours that Pratt's offer you:—

(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 Château. Recherché Suppers at Serre Sucrerie.

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).

(Saturday to Monday.)

Very short. Very moderate terms. Five guineas each tour or three for twelve and a-half. Bring the boy.

Special Attraction.

Magnificent Switchback Railway up and down the Messines Mine Craters. Spot where Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL lost his little Homburg hat under fire will be shown.

THE YPRES CARNIVAL.

(Three days.)

All the fun of the fair. Souvenirs supplied while you wait.

Splendid Side-show Features.

I. How our lads keep fit. Regimental sports. Rivet your sides and see the Bread and Jam Race.

II. Obstacle Race. Lorry versus Staff Car (with French carts, traffic control and G.S. wagons as obstacles). Very amusing. Language real.

For the Youngsters.

Pick-a-back rides on the Highland Light Elephantry.

Accommodation.

Bedrooms (en pension)—

Ground floor............. One guinea.

First floor (below) ..... Three guineas.

Second floor (very safe). Ten guineas.

Extraordinary offer. Thrills guaranteed.

By special arrangement Pratt's are enabled to offer their patrons a first-class view of the British Weekly Push "Somewhere in France (or Flanders)."

Attention is called to the following specially attractive items (there may be others):—

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