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 draught,’ and is the second instance whereby the course of our work has led to the replacement of a destructive concept by a constructive one, the Welfare Room at Hoboken having formerly been a bar room.

“The following letter from General S., in command of the camps in our State, shows how much these fountains are appreciated:

“ ‘My attention has recently been called to an excellent and very serviceable drinking fountain established in front of your Welfare House. This fountain with its unusual facilities is a most welcome addition to the camp and I desire to thank you for the thoughtfulness which prompted its installation.’ ”

At Camp Mills, New York, a building was erected by the Committee at a cost of $1850. It was located within the camp, being on the main thoroughfare. It was 20 by 40 feet with an 8-foot screened and lighted porch the full length of the 40-foot side, being divided into a large Welfare room, with practitioner's office and sleeping accommodations at one end. It was painted white with green trimmings, and had awnings and screens for comfort during the summer. The furniture was soft-toned brown reed, upholstered in blue and brown chintz, the curtains and hangings being of the same material. Through the generous cooperation of a member of a local church, trees were planted, a lawn prepared and a rustic fence put in place.

The Committee also erected and owned a building in Camp Jackson, South Carolina, costing $2175. The following item from a letter of the Worker at Camp Jackson is of unusual interest in connection with this building:

“On Monday, April 29, 1918, the foundation was put in for our Camp Welfare Building at Camp Jackson. In the