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[14th Jan. contd]
At night I went to Armentieres with Ron Ponton [?] – staying at Marie Choselet's near Pont de Nieppe (Bridge) for cup of coffee. The method of partaking of . coffee is worth noting. The beans are put thro' the machine in ordinary way and after making is poured into the peculiar no handled bowls and a dash of rum added. Instead of sugar you are given a small lolly to hold in your mouth whilst drinking and the coffee goes down well. On arrival at Armentieres we went to M.D.S. thence to tea & Church in YMCA. The Rev Capt Mills preaching.
Monday 15th [Jan]
Large Australian mail I received about 14 letters. The snow & heavy frost of early morn made it exceptionally cold.
Tuesday 16th
Another frost & cold
Wednesday 17th
nil
Thursday 18th
This snowing & frosty and very cold At night the Malgars [?] (Ernie Lawless, Bill Howard, Wagstaffe, J. Gocabi [?]) & mac Wilson & I went to an Estaminet and had a social evening there. Singing etc. Champagne etc. Met [indecipherable] Wood having a bath today. He is looking well. Is now a Lieut (Second) and still attached to the M G Coy. Had a good old chat over