Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 158
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afternoon matinee. "The man who stayed at home." Exceedingly clever and interesting.
Friday 29th October
Went to Edith Cavill memorial Service in St Paul's Cathedral in the morning. Densely packed and a very solemn service. Life guard's band played in the Cathedral.
After lunch I went to Commonwealth offices and then to Horse Guards parade to inspect a number of German field guns captured by our troops at Loos. There were also on exhibition German aeroplanes, torpedoes and mines. I am hoping to get photos of them. Received letter from Charley's admiral refusing week's leave. Wrote to Charley and informed him.
Saturday 30th October
At Commonwealth Offices and War Office also at Tailors. Capt Paul returned home on leave from France. Went to dinner with him and Alice, afterwards went to Empire Theatre.
Sunday 31st October
I intended to go to Service at St Pauls Cathedral but it rained heavily all day so I did not go out, but did a day's reading and study of London map.
Monday 1st November
Called on Commonwealth office for letters. Received a few. Called on A.T. Sharp and Buckleys. Had lunch with Dr Paul and Alice at the "Rendezvous". Dense fog today. At noon all lights had to be turned on, and it was quite black in the streets. At 12.30 it lifted and the afternoon turned out fine. Very tired. Stayed at home in the afternoon and evening.
Tuesday 2nd November
Had a look round at Search lights and gun positions for protection against Zeppelins. Called at Regent Palace Hotel for any stray letters. Found two had been sent to dead letter office.
With Colonel Buckley re journey to France. He says it cannot be arranged. We shall see. Lt Olding called and spent the afternoon with me.