TCD MS 10853 folio 43 recto
[1914]
men looked seedy after yesterday’s “enjoyment”. Did some skirmishing in hail and sleet. No parade in the afternoon. Spent it on a wild goose chase or rather a wild pheasants chase at Canterbury West Station where it was alleged a pair of the latter birds had been seen with my address on. But nothing came of it. However, the afternoon wasn’t wasted for the folks at home hearing of the above sent a pair along and they were much appreciated at Seymour Place. Stayed at home in the evening as usual.
Sunday. Wesleyan Church. Bath in afternoon at the Fleur-de-Lys Hotel with Stan and stayed in at night.
Monday. Route March in morning. Played for company v H. Lost 3-0. Great game in the mud. They adapated themselves better to the conditions than we did I