Item 02: James William Dains diary, 25 June 1917-2 March 1918 - Page 9

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[Page 9]

On Sunday morning at 9.30 we held our Church parade It was a Brigade service and at the close General Birdwood presented the decorations won by the men & officers about 100 received their medals
The General & his staff were present at the service. Mr Jessep C of E. took the service MacKenzie the Lesson & I gave the address. It was a nice fine day & the parade was very fine.
At night we held an evangelistic meeting in the old Hall here for which we had to pay 10 francs such is the spirit of generosity abroad among the french people. MacKenzie gave the address & I took the first part.

Today Monday. A cricket match between the 55th & 3rd took place

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