Tuesday, January 29, 1918

Got up early. Adj. was sick, so Cadet and I run the show. We made donuts. The men were in the hut all day, so Cadet made the donuts with the cook’s help and I stayed in the hut. We had a lot of work and were kept going. I played many games. At night … Continue reading Tuesday, January 29, 1918

Monday, January 28, 1918

A fine day. The first thing I did was break my glasses, then burn my finger. The men have all gone out on drill. We had a real bean for dinner, then I walked to Ligny. It is five kilometers and it took me forty minutes. Got my glasses out of my trunk and took … Continue reading Monday, January 28, 1918

Sunday, January 27, 1918

Went to Ligny and it was a fine day. We could not have any meeting so went to Headquarters and saw the soldiers all cut in the field. It was the weekly inspection; some were laughing and some were rather sour. The walk to Ligny was fine and we got there in time for … Continue reading Sunday, January 27, 1918

Saturday, January 26, 1918

We have half the hut, and the supplies have the other; it is divided by a canvas. There is a hole in the canvas and we have much fun looking through at our neighbors. Three German airplanes passed overhead today, and the men fired on them. We could see the smoke from the shots. … Continue reading Saturday, January 26, 1918

Friday, January 25, 1918

A bright and happy day. Had breakfast in the kitchen. The men were putting the counter up, so Adj. and I went to see the village. We saw them making beer and saw the wash house. Got our laundry and counted the money. Then back for dinner in the kitchen; it was a … Continue reading Friday, January 25, 1918

Thursday, January 24, 1918

A glorious day. For breakfast we had smoked toast and cocoa. We had our pictures taken again. Adj. is working on the aprons. Went to the dining room for dinner. The best in France, the Q.M. Co. Howard came, and Cadet went to Lighy. Took the cook’s picture standing in front … Continue reading Thursday, January 24, 1918

Wednesday, January 23, 1918

A wonderful day. Adj. is making aprons for the cook. Corp. Seldom put warm sweet oil in my ear because it hurt. In the afternoon we had our pictures taken and the men came in and we had another family gathering, singing and playing. Cadet Young played the piano. At six thirty we had meeting. … Continue reading Wednesday, January 23, 1918

Tuesday, January 22, 1918

Got up at seven and had breakfast in the kitchen. Then we went to the store room and saw the hand grenades and all kinds of such things. Then dinner in the hut. One of the men brought it; they like to wait on us. One of the men put up the stove, his name … Continue reading Tuesday, January 22, 1918

Monday, January 21, 1918

Some day. We got breakfast at seven, then Ens. Hickie and Capt. Rylie were getting ready to go to the front and it kept us all busy getting all ready. But in the meantime who should come but Staff Coe, Staff Halpin, Maj. Archers, Mrs. Hammond, Ens. Perrince, and Miss Mackendis so we had a … Continue reading Monday, January 21, 1918

Sunday, January 20, 1918

Breakfast and then we all helped to tidy the place. I made the beds and we all helped to get dinner. Then we had a quiet afternoon talking and reading and sleeping. We all helped to get supper. After supper we got to talking about work and it was fine to hear how interesting they … Continue reading Sunday, January 20, 1918