Received letter from Shorncliffe purporting “Need a Military Officer’s Certificate and not a civil practitioner”.
Left Stafford at 1:47 for Leicester. Changed at Nuneaton. Arrived Leicester at 4 pm. To Aunt Louise’s and had tea then on to Military Base Hospital for Extension of Leave. Have to go tomorrow at 10:30 am. Leave Leicester for Sileby. At 7:54 pm arrive
(Easter Monday) Monday 5 April 1915 – fine
Write letters in morning.
In afternoon Cyril, Ede, Mr Banks and self go to Cannock Chase, Brockly and Milford. Had most enjoyable time. Home at 8:30 pm
*Cannock Chase – An area of countryside in Staffordshire known for its natural beauty. A large number of deer and rare birds reside in the area.
(Easter Sunday) Sunday 4 April 1915 – fine
To St Mary’s Church Stafford
A very good service.
Went for a walk with Cyril and Mr Banks to the Beacon two miles outside Stafford. Back to Bank’s and had tea with Mrs Banks.
To Primitive Methodist Church in evening with Cyril and Ede. Touching sermon.
Saturday 3 April 1915 – rain
Conducted around Bostocks Shoe factory from 9:30 am till 11:30. Had fine time.
Mr Bauks called and we played cards till 10:30 pm
(Good Friday) Friday 2 April 1915 – fair then rain
Writing letters in morning to Paymaster Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry at St Martin’s Plain (our new Depot) Shorncliffe and one to Oxford Hospital regarding relieving Railway tour.
To a cantata held at Baptist Church in evening.
Thursday 1 April 1915
To William Salt Library.
A Military Order from Paymaster Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Infantry arrives
value £17
Send Harry £5 for present.
Wednesday 31 March 1915 – rain
To William Salt Library.
To Mr and Mrs Banks in evening and tell stories of trenches etc.
Tuesday 30 March 1915 – fine
To Library in morning and afternoon.
Letter from Harry
Sent letter to Order’s Room Sergeant re extension of leave and one to Miss Maria Bullen.
Monday 29 March 1915 – fine
To Doctor Miller and got a certificate for extension of Leave, then on to Lloyd’s garage and went to Salt’s Library till 12.
At 2 pm went for a motor ride to Draycot – on Moors with Edith, Mr and Mrs Lloyd. The motor had two tyres burst when arrived. Had tea at “Draycot Arms” arrive home at 5:30 pm.
At 6:30 pm went to Ruz Barn Eccleshall (in motor) to Mr Peacocke J.P. Told story of trenches and showed family tree. Arrive home at 11:30 pm
Sunday 28 March 1915 – Bright Snow
To the Primitive Methodist Church with Cyril and Ede. Had an invitation from a Mr Lloyd to go for an automobile ride tomorrow.
At 3 pm Cyril, Ede, Mr Banks and self go to St. Thomas’s Priory 25 miles out of Stafford. To Church in evening at Primitive Methodist.
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