A play, Die Ehre [The Honour], by Herm Sudermann in four acts. Part of Theaterleben im Kriegsgefangenenlager Stobs | M. Rabenschlag from Europeana.eu.
Read moreThe tenth edition of the Military Stobsiade begins with a poem entitled The Blackbird’s Little Song. An essay called A Stroll talks about Spring’s arrival and what they see when they walk around the camp. Another article talking of transitions and how most prisoners capable of work have now been transferred to work camps. There is a new heading called Work Camps where they hope to publish short reports on the work camps. IT includes club news and notices. It ends with puzzle corner. Full edition available here.
Read moreDrama Club, Lagerkapelle, and Karzin present Bunter Abend [Colourful Evening]. As part of the event presenting two Carnival plays: Der tote Mann [The Dead Man] and Das heisse Eisen [The Hot Iron] by Hans Sachs. Part of Theaterleben im Kriegsgefangenenlager Stobs | M. Rabenschlag from Europeana.eu.
Read moreA play, Die Haubenlerche [The Crested Lark], by E v. Wildenbruch in four parts. Part of Theaterleben im Kriegsgefangenenlager Stobs | M. Rabenschlag from Europeana.eu.
Read morePeebleshire Advertiser – Lieutenant Brown posting to France 8 June 1917
Read moreThe Southern Reporter – Two German prisoners 14 June 1917
Read moreThe eleventh edition of the Military Stobsiade begins with an extract of “Art and Life” 1910 by Fritz Heyder. “My Homeland” includes extracts from an exercise set as part of the general winter competitions (cf. Issues 5 and 9), which won first prize. The exercise was submitted by an NCO whose education has consisted of eight years in the elementary school and three years in a college for further education. This is followed by the conclusion of the treatise on phalacrology, the science of human baldness. The Camp Chronicle reports on a new removal, while the Work Camp Review brings further reports from several camps which belong to Stobs. The edition closes on the 15th of June 1917. Full edition available here.
Read moreStiftungsfest [Foundation Celebration] of the Drama Club. Part of Theaterleben im Kriegsgefangenenlager Stobs | M. Rabenschlag from Europeana.eu.
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