CHAPTER X

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The State's Model School--Rev. Adrian Hoffmeyer--The Waterfall Prisoners--A Soldier's Hymn--A big Supper Party-- The Soldiers' Home--Mr and Mrs Osborn Howe--A Letter from Lord Kitchener--Also from Lord Roberts--A Song in praise of De Wet--Cordua and his Conspiracy--Hospital Work in Pretoria --The Wear and Tear of War--The Nursing Sisters--A Surprise Packet--Soldierly Gratitude--_The Ladysmith Lyre_.