Henry Masterman Mist Diaries and Prisoners Pie Magazine
Diaries of Heny Masterman Mist and a copy of Prisoners’ Pie, the Ruhleben Camp magazine. Learn more.
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" p.m. Fri. Package from Mrs Davies. Nov. 18 Sat. Saw performance of "Everyman" in Y.M.C.A. Fine performance. Nov. 21 Tues. Package fr Mrs. D in p.m. rec'd parcel heavy winter underclothing sent by order of Bertie from Honolulu (?) 2 prs. socks, 1 shirt, 1 undershirt, 1 u.drawers Nov. 22 Wed. The Right Rev. Herbert Bury D. D. Anglican Bishop of N.T. Central Europe visited camp + addressed the men. He is to remain several days I believe. Nov. 23 Thurs. Rec'd parcel provisions from Harrods store ordered through the Overseas Club by Bertie fr Honolulu. Card fr. T. saying she has rec'd my portrait by Goodchild. Nov. 25 Sat. Rec'd sm. parcel fr Mrs. D. Football match at 2 p.m. "to welcome + honour Bishop Bury [?]. Nov. 26 Sun. Posted family letter to T. Note fr Miss Annette Lamb.
BC Archives, MS-2570 Box 1 File 2 MIST, Henry Masterman Diary, Ruhleben, 06 Feb 1915 - 06 Mar 1918