15 men,different corps in trip to Thorncliffe, sit next "E.[?]" man 6 mos enlisted, never fired a rifle. R.H. using French gun model 1878. Bad all day on account of inoculation. Route march, feet inspection& usual wretched afternoon at squad drill render non-coms. Very bad night with my arm . Elder Castle liner sunk by submarine with large loss of life. Rout march to top of down & practice advancing by sections. medical examination & alphabetical agony waiting for "S'. Weight stripped 163, bayonet drill. Write Ada & send "Great West" agent application form for 2d "Sunlife " policy.