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Explosion in river, shark from hauled river and onto boat.
[SUBTITLE]: "The Belgian soldiers have adopted some of ‘Tommy’s’ games, and take part in a pillow fight which causes huge amusement." Two fight each other blindfold, another two fight each other on...
[SUBTITLE]: "A favourite pastime of the Belgian soldiers. Two men are strapped together and endeavour to use one another’s hands, resulting in a real mix up." Single shot of man with comically shortened...
3 policemen putting on white coats. They unscrew spike from top of helmet and replace it with a small lamp.
[SUBTITLE]: "The County of London Motor Volunteers are not only a mechanical corps but one of their number has devised a mechanical band." A gramophone with loudspeaker is placed on the back of a soldier. He...
Running, obstacle and wheelbarrow races.
Running race, cycle race and egg and spoon race.
[SUBTITLE]: "QMS Eggleton Champion swordsman of the British Army cleans a sheep at one stroke."
[SUBTITLE]: "Australian legless soldiers participate in sports. Much amusement is caused by the hairdressing contest." Four soldiers with sticks fall to the ground in front of crowd. They get up again....
[SUBTITLE]: "This popular YMCA hut was too far away to suit the Sammies, so they promptly carried it half a mile nearer camp." Large march past of American troops. Another shot of this. Long shot as men lift...
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