War news. French capture whole of Maurepas. Further British advance toward Thiepval; across the Salient and on the eastern end & NE edges of Delville Wood. Zeppelin raid on E & SE coasts no casualties. Zepp raid on Greenwich - guns & searchlights heard & seen from here. Official 9 killed - but minimized. 92 officers casualties 5077 other ranks. Bad night & worse day. Word from Maj. Eady that he cannot issue orders for my re-boarding. Heavy rainstorm. To Loughton - Epping forest with Elsie Gill - wonderful beach & fern hill slope - return by bus - grand search light display.