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containing 50 Havelock cigarettes (1 tin), 2 packets cigarette papers, tin Havelock tobacco, small packet MacRobertsons chocolate, 1 packet playing cards, 1 packet envelopes & writing paper (combines).
The dining hall was artistically decorated with palms & the Australian flag, & the main corridors leading to the wards were also resplendent with bunting & greenery. The piazza also was a scene of greenery appropriately decorated. In fact, everything was in perfect harmony with the occasion spirit of the day.
The tables at dinner were loaded with good things, & at each man's place a small card was laid on which was printed "The Australian Branch British Red Cross wishes you a merry Xmas & a happy New Year & a speedy recovery".
Major Norton, O.C. spoke a few words & wished the men the Seasons greetings & every happiness & good cheer. He stated that nothing had pleased him more than to have had the opportunity of sleeping under the same roof with such a splendid lot of fellows.
Three cheers were called for the Major & heartily given. A "jolly good fellow" was also given, to which the Major suitably responded. God Save the King was sung with all standing, the men drinking their King's health with orange ale, lemonade, & ginger beer.
During the morning I visited service at St. Pauls Church of England, Helouan, & thoroughly enjoyed it.
Sunday 26th Decr 1915
Church Service in morning in "Salle-a-manger".
Monday 27th Decr 1915
Tuesday 28th Decr 1915
Dr orders massage treatment. Still no letters.
Wednesday 29th Decr. 1915
Sent Mab 2 Post Cards. Massage doing me good.