Out all day reading shell bursts - Maj. Eady drives me nearly to distraction with his criticisms & explanations. Jenkinson nearly loses temper.

Observers render instruction Corp. Belfield.

Lecture on graphs. Meet Capt. Danston 171st Siege

Acting BC in turn - Dean very 'bossy' & abusing telephonists for his own mistake.

Sharp posted to Dunstan's battery 171 Siege.

Puff series in morning - barely catch 12:30 train - arrive 2:55. meet another cousin - Flo drives - sister of Lillie at the rectory - very lively girl.

Around with Stewart most of day - Church - Cathedral - 2 hour service with Winnie in morning.

Killed 16th Battalion Lt. McCoy J.H. Mackenzie G.L.B.

BC Archives, MS-0392 Box 1 Volume 5 / FRANK SWANNELL PAPERS / Diary and enclosures, 1916.