Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 64
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Sunday 17th January
Church Service as arranged yesterday. Band of 2nd Brigade assisted. Presbyterian parson officiated. I understand Rabett was married yesterday in Cairo.
Had a good afternoon rest and went to bed early at night.
Monday 18th January
At manoeuvre area all day. Working on tactical scheme. Enemy occupying villages near Pyramids, our Artillery cooperating with 1st Infantry Brigade. Very useful day. Gun layers being tested. All men and horses absolutely white on return to camp, from dust of area and road.
Went into town at 4 PM with Gunner Benson. Made arrangements for sketching blocks for units, water colours and blocks.
Called at Davies Bryan and got British warm, also made enquiries re Kiwi polishes. Had evening meal in Grill room of Continental Hotel with Benson. Reached camp at 9.30PM.
Tuesday 19th January
At manoeuvre area all day. With 7th Battery all the morning while their layers were being tested. With 9th Battery during afternoon. Letter received from Mr Cowlishaw re delayed Policy premium. Also notified that my pay had been received on 23rd November up to 15th November, amount ?79.10.0 –
Attended lecture at Mena House at 8.30PM. Found it had commenced at 8PM so had to wait outside. Bitterly cold night. Glad to have no less than five blankets on me.
Got my British warm home from tailors, it will be a great comfort.
Wednesday 20th January
Left for training area at 8AM. Moved off Easterly portion of range which was required for 1st Infantry Brigade, and got over to area used by 1st Artillery Brigade. Shooting going on all day. Did not appear too satisfactory; the 2nd Brigade shoot tomorrow, the 3rd Brigade on Friday.
Received letter from Nell dated December 22nd also card from Chris. Nell appears to think I am having an excellent time in Egypt. Good living and plenty of social life, both of which ideas are quite untrue. She will perhaps believe the truth when she hears it from outsiders.