Wellington Barracks, Halifax, NS. |
This blog contains the diary entries of Henry Harris "Harry" Murray, who enlisted with the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) on September 29, 1915. Harry kept a daily record of his activities as a member of its renowned band from January 1 to March 22, 1916, and subsequently served overseas for the war's duration.
Friday, 29 January 2016
Saturday, January 29, 1916
No physical drill today. Tom Mason and Charlie McDonald [probably band member Charles Angus, 223123, Westville, NS] were going to beat one another up at breakfast. But one was scared and the other frightened. Barrack and kit expect [sic—inspection] this morning. Batt. in recreation room from 11 to 12 a.m. Picture taken and singing. Curling with Major Morrison [Malcolm H., Sydney, NS, sick December 8, 1917], Lt. Philips [not listed in Hayes’ index], Lt. Wood [not listed in Hayes’ index] against Wellington Barracks, score 10 - 10. Had supper at Kakie [sic] Club. Alex Myers taken to hospital. Cold.
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