22nd November 1914 (Sunday)

Kept awake with rheumatism.  Went round the Fort of Ste. Adresse.  A splendid view of Le Havre, the Harbour, Ste. Adresse and the high hill opposite with the Signal Station was obtained. (he was a keen photographer).  This must be a very pretty walk in summer.  Ste. Adresse lies snug between the hills facing the circular sweep of the bay.  The houses and churches look very trim and those perched on the steep slopes very picturesque.

21st November 1914

Capt H told me of mother with baby travelling from Germany to England.  Baby cried and mother tried in vain to pacify it so one of the German officers threw it out of the window.  Sent letter to Lena with 4 P.C.s ditto to Arthur with P.C.s to Albert and Emma.  Letter from Albert.

20th November 1914

Spoke to several families of refugees from Belgium. They told me their homes were destroyed (bombarded) by Allemands.  had a trip along the sea front, N in the morning and S amongst the docks in the afternoon.  Lots of shipping in harbour and docks.  Met two Sisters.  Again broke the ice off the water to wash.  Sgt Harrington and Sgt Poole arrived last night with 200 R.A.M.C.   Kitm.  Army

19th November 1914

Pay, amount due about £11.0.0. Very cold, sent letter to Lena.  Received Daily Mirror from Lena, letter from Arthur.  Evening raining.  Had a chat with some wounded French (one shot through throat) and an Algerian (arm).

18th November 1914

Ice on the ground this morning. Received letter from Lena.

17th November 1914

Fine day, had a country walk.  Have a lesson in ploughing (!!). Visited Town Hall, saw Capt of Boy Scouts.  It was very refreshing to meet this very enthusiastic, energetic young Frenchman who spoke very good English with just the slightest accent and had 150 boys acting as interpreters, messengers, guides etc. and it must prove very useful. Letter to Lena.

16th November 1914

Very cold and wet.  Heard of Lord Robert's death.