Item 01: Charles Monaghan diary, 1916 - Page 305

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[Page 305]

19 October 1916
Thursday

Heavy rain last night &amp this morning. Parade dismissed at 9.30. on acc. of inclemency of weather. Smart route march in afternoon led by Major Wilson along Calais road. Meet Tony in afternoon & take 3 cafes with him. Jock Heylin & MacB. call for me & we go 2 k.m. to Tournhiem. A quaint old fashioned village. Stone gate 600 yrs old. Water wheel & electric light. So in cafe. Tea & walk home – pitch dark. Mirage of lake & trees.

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