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81 October 31st
Recd a very pleasant surprise this mng, when Lt Stones called to see me. He is the only officer that I have been unable to trace, & the officer I have been longing to see – It is indeed a grand thing to have a talk of old times. He is one of the best subs I have has, & one whom we all adore. He was hit in the left leg, below the knee, the bone was broken but has set again. He has 3 lovely wounds at least 12 inches long –
A Colonel of the RAMC & 3 capts of same unit arrived with the others. They hope to be exchanged being non combatants – Had the Colonel to Breakfast & Stones, Cornishs friend & the Colonel to Tea & Supper – I was chef again & made a most excellent pie & Date & Jam tarts with a glass of wine to finish an excellent supper – All hands enjoyed themselves –
Football held again this mng – I spent most of the day with Stones & finished up in the Colonels room Drinking wine &c –
Cinema again tonight when some very good films were produced the best being one of the Kaiser & Genl Hindenburg celebrating his 70th Birthday –
Recd letters from Edie, Mother, Doris PC from Annie & a letter from International Correspondence Schools – Bought arm chair today 80 marks – Recd 2 parcels –
November 1st
Today has been recognised as a Holiday it being "All Saints Day. Slept in till noon. The Italians have suffered a very big reverse, having lost 160,000 & 1500 guns, & are at present being closely pursued by the Germans –