Item 01: James William Dains diary, 21 November 1916-4 June 1917 - Page 56

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over the roads so I waited in an old house & finally pushed on & got through.
It is very quiet so far tonight. I hope we can get a good nights rest.
Got a budget of letters yesterday, one from Home.

Saturday 3 March 17
This morning I went to Canteen & after lunch left Houplines for Armentiers. My kit came up & for another spell I am back in old billets. Our men came out early in the morning. The weather has turned very cold again, sharp white frosts & keen winds.

Sunday 4th
Went to Billets for a few minutes, lunched at "au Boef" with Capt. Blake.
The weather has been nice & clear for a couple of days & quite cold. I had a service at the Y.M.C.A. tonight. Had a good time. Three men decided for Christ.

Monday 5th
I have been busy this morning looking over the kits of killed men.
This afternoon I had two services