TCD MS 10853 folio 42 recto
[1914]
morning finding our way home in the fog. Our Brass Band came down and it is very good and together with the Bugle Band when we are marching it is splendid. Went to a Brigade Concert. It was a splendid show. Several artists came down from London.
Thursday. Route March through Upstreet about twelve miles each way. Went to pictures with young Arthur Colbran and bought some tobacco for Mr. and a little hand bag for Mrs.Colbran. Town very busy for it was X’mas Eve.
December 25th. Friday. Christmas Day.
Received many presents from home and friends. No parades. Football in morning, grand game. Got one or two goals and as the selection committee were present I was glad. Went to Ben’s place at night.
Boxing Day. Many of the officers and