PERSONAL PARCELS FOR PRISONERS - Nov 10, 1917

A new scheme comes into force of December 1st which enables the next-of-kin to send a parcel, not

exceeding 11 lbs. in weight, once a quarter to his or her prisoner relative.  The following articles may

be included and relatives are warned that the inclusion of articles not mentioned may entail the

confiscation of the parcel :-

Pipe

Sponge

Pencils

Tooth Powder

Pomade

Cap Badge

Badges of Rank

Shaving razor

Bootlaces (mohair)

Pipe lights

Handkerchief (one a quarter)

Health salts

Insecticide powder

Braces and belts (provided they are made of webbing and include no rubber or leather)

Housewife

Shaving soap (one stick a quarter)

Combs

Hair brushes

Cloth brushes

Buttons

Chess

Draughts

Dominoes

Dubbin

Hobnails

Sweets

Medal ribbons

Brass polish

Mittens and mufflers (one pair each every quarter)

This parcel must be packed, and despatched through the Post Office, by the friend or relative

who receives the coupon and may not be packed by a Care Committee.