2nd November 1914

Related to me by Capt Houston how Colonel Dalton was killed by shock, a shell exploding beneath his legs, though nothing of it struck him.  2pm instruct Brigade R.F.A. in First Field Dressing.  Very wet all day except morning. Met a gunner R.F.C. who was in 32 Bt in Cairo.  Had a chat about Cairo etc. Had a long conversation with Captain Houston about Dublin.  Ramsey gave me present of French paperweight. Had a long talk, read diary etc. Received letter from Ada.