| Regiment | 1/4th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Authie |
| Entry | A unique and very successful day. Arrangements were made at the various Estaminets in the village for the use of their rooms for Company dinners. Three pigs were bought and divided amongst the Companies, as pork was the favourite meat. The Commanding Officer gave a pudding to each NCO and man; others were received from the "Daily News" Fund, and a parcel containing a shirt, muffler, socks and chocolate: the latter had been provided out of a fund raised in Berkshire by Mrs Serocold and Mrs F R Hedges. The sum of £750 was received in addition to gifts in kind. The thanks of the Battalion are due to these ladies, and all the Contributors of the different gifts. The Dinners were held at different times from 12.30 to 6p.m. The Commanding Officer and Adjutant visited each Dinner, wishing the men a Happy Xmas and New Year, and a speedy return to their homes at the conclusion of the war. The officers dined together at the Chateau, where a most successful and jolly evening was spent. Major Clarke proposed the health of the Commanding Officer, who briefly responded. The thanks of the Mess are due to Madame Dewailly, who so kindly lent the room, [g] class, cutlery, etc., for the table. All attending the Bombing School at SAILLY were allowed to join their Battalion for the day. Weather:- a showery day. |
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