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CHAPTER X.WATCHFUL WAITING.The move to Pradelles Inspection by Corps Commander Battalionbegins march south St. Andrew s Day Piano Dugout again-New Year s Eve dinner Performance at the Irving theatre,Chateau de la Haie Playing the old year out and the NewYear in Church parade Interesting patrol encounter Tripout from Red Mill Siding Surprise inspection by Sir A.W. Currie Great enemy offensive opened Battalion issuedwith kilts In the front line again Fraternizing with the 2ndImperial Seaforths First anniversary of Vimy Ridge Corporal R. G. Gordon s fight Raid led by Lieut. J. R. S. LoughSpirited raid by Lieut. W. Hanson Lieut. Ferrie s raid.FIGHTING troops reached the Transport Lines atA Potizje at about 5 a.m. on November 3rd. After a hotmeal and a short sleep they marched to Ypres and entrained at 12 noon, detraining after a short run at Caestre,and marching to a very comfortable billeting area at Pradelles.The two weeks spent here had been well earned,and the period was made the best of. Training and sportsalternated with each other, and rugby football was takenup with vim. On November 5th the Brigade was inspectedby the Corps Commander, who, in a short speech, said manypleasant things about the 4th Division in general and the12th Brigade in particular. Among the events of this restwill be remembered the Church Parade that was disturbedby the approach of a hostile bombing plane.On November 17th the Brigade began its march south,arriving at Merville after dark. On the following nighti Ecleme, near Busnes, was reached. This march was astriking contrast with the shell-shocked fighting episodes8B