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77 October 21st
wound, as a result of too much walking yesterday. It is very painful.
Went to church this mng, when Commr Lewis officiated in the absence of the minister – It was not a bad Service.
Recd letters from Bert Father, Mabel Blatch Aunt Min & Edie & Aunt Sally & Dot Poole. I was so overcome with Joy at receiving letters from Home. I was moved to tears especially when reading Aunt Mins letter –
Played Bridge with Olphert –
Dot had heard about poor Leslies death
October 22nd
Walk held today, when the officers took lunch & stayed out till 1 pm I did not go & was too cold & wet so I played billiards. Bell has undertaken to teach me, which Instr I am glad to receive –
There is a Bridge tournament being held. I have entered having Neame as my partner, we played Windebank & Browning on our first round & won by 500 odd – Played cards –
October 23rd
Very cold again today – Cornish returned from Hospital today, he looks rather ill. His wound has not yet healed. It was a bullet. He is indeed pleased to be back again with the old boys once again –
5 officers left our camp for other camp on Sunday, & 5 more came here today – Luckily some came from Strohen & related one all the news all of our officers are still there but they advise me not to transfer