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Sunday 8 October 1916
Church Parade. We walk to Shipton & motor to Tidworth. Motor runs out of Benzine at X Roads. We arrive in London. Visit Fleet St., see St. Pauls.
Monday 9 October 1916
Arrive L/pool. Visit Town Hall. Dine & Play billiards at Angel Hotel. Arrive Douglas at 5 p.m. Meet Marie. 8.5 train to Sulby. Arrive Home 10 p.m. at Vicarage. Meet Grandma, Auntie & Uncle. Wrote Mum.
Tuesday 10 October 1916
Blackberry Day. Uncle takes us for a walk. I sprain my wrists. Ellis & Dave go out & I sit at the Fireside on the mat not on the seat. We have plenty of music. Aunt Hannah arrives.
Wednesday 11 October 1916
I do not go out. Ellis & Dave shoot & gather mushrooms. I again sit by the fire & more music at night. I say Good night & sleep for the first time & dream of Grandma's other farm.
Thursday 12 October 1916
I arise at 4.20 & make fire. We drive with Auntie to Railway. Meet Uncle Harry for an hour. We reach L'pool after a rough passage. Leave L'pool at 5.30, arrive London 10.5. Union Jack.
Friday 13 October 1916
Leave London 6.15, arrive Andover & motor to Parkhouse, too late. We join our ranks at Bulford, start Duty at 2 p.m. Everything very nice. I write Mar. 6 pages.
Saturday 14 October 1916
Have easy time. Some black bags arrive. I write Home. I had letters from Bess (2), H. Hey (2), M. Hudson, 5 from Home, Jess Mather, Mem.
Motor breaks down on Friday. I learn of Ted Clarke's death. I was very sick until this morning. I can't sleep in M's bed but sleep on the floor very well.