Tuesday, April 30, 1918

Rain and mud. Had a very pleasant chat with D. Barker. Had a fine time at night, the Y.M. gave a show and the hut was crowded. Ens. P. came and brought her brother. She had been looking for him for a long time but at last he came.

Monday, April 29, 1918

A rainy and muddy day but this is the life for me. The hut was crowded all day and the rain kept up. Capt. went to help Maj. Achens. It was a real treat; some of the boys were from the N.G. of the 26th. It was fine to see them. Went home late and … Continue reading Monday, April 29, 1918

Sunday, April 28, 1918

Had a fine time. We had a meeting in the afternoon because the French had a band concert at night. Had a good time. It rained and there is heavy firing, some lost and some gain. Two of the boys took us home, and we had a good laugh because of the mud.

Saturday, April 27, 1918

We had a busy time getting fixed up but we had plenty of help. Had a fine time. Staff came and brought supplies.

Friday, April 26, 1918

Went to the lot and began to put up the tent. O joy, here come some of the boys. They helped to put up the tent and we had dinner with them. Then we put the benches and tables together. We saw many of the boys we knew and the tent was crowded.

Thursday, April 25, 1918

We had a little family gathering with the officers of this division and had a blessed time. Left for our place, Nouyert St. Martin. They helped us on with our tent and luggage. We got along and had our supper by the roadside with some of the boys. It is real noisy here, heavy firing … Continue reading Thursday, April 25, 1918

Wednesday, April 24, 1918

Got up at six and had breakfast on the roadside. We had the soldiers eat with us. We had a wild ride with the others and arrived in Ferrinsy and found the girls fine. Had a good meeting. Stayed there one night. Slept in an empty room and it was a real night. There was … Continue reading Wednesday, April 24, 1918

Tuesday, April 23, 1918

Still waiting. Coe came with the news that we go tomorrow. We went to Gisore today and met Howard. Left Treichateau and went to Trie La Ville to take down the tent. Got help but not enough and couldn’t make it so went over to W.D., and the soldiers told us to sleep in his … Continue reading Tuesday, April 23, 1918

Sunday, April 21, 1918

Had a pleasant but cold day. Stayed home all morning. After dinner I took a hike to the next town, Chaument. A wonderful village. It is built around a hill. Saw the church that is 16 hundred years old. It is built on a hill and there are about six dozen steps to walk up. … Continue reading Sunday, April 21, 1918

Saturday, April 20, 1918

I went for a long walk then came home and had the Col. to dinner. He told us we would not leave before Monday. We went out to the railroad to see a train load of U.S. soldiers go by. Three train loads. The girls helped with freight and we took a ride to the … Continue reading Saturday, April 20, 1918