Weather - moderate, partly cloudy, slight fall of snow at
Monday Jan 1, 1916
1917
Was tired or rather lazy and did not fancy getting up for . Father & Mother went & I followed.
Received . Tried to study some . N. S.
Ray came to speak about the silver I had ordered and I paid him. Bundle
in B. O. came from Uncle George. Called on Mrs.
Harris & went to visit Fr. Coppinger in
St. Augustines. Had confidential talk in regard to vocation. He
offered help. Made up some accounts & studied all eve. Johnie
Duggan did not look well to-day. Rec'd word that Lila
Kinan was improving.
- Visit to Fr. Coppinger.
Weather - Warm.
Tuesday Jan 2
Very sleepy this morning when I rolled out at . Late
hours surely do tell on one. Well, I studied some and was much interested in the chapter on
the Moon & the Sun & their eclipses. Went in town and secured a job for
Saturdays at the little haberdashery at the North
Station. Griffin of Shumans'
was instrumental in getting me the job through Mr. Wheeler of
Cleveland & Cheever Co.
I brought home the silver which I am giving to the folks for
their which comes
Apr
April
17.
Was surprised to receive a card from M. E.
W. with who I expected I was N. S.
Did a lot of studying to-night with hopes that I will not be examined to-morrow.
Weather - A. M. Overcast & looked like snow.
P. M. Very wet snow. Large flakes, bad walking.
Wednesday Jan 3
Classes reopened for last few weeks of the first term. I feared that the professors
would call for the which I missed the week of 12/18/. They did not. Car service has not improved by the
vacation we had. I lost my mocha gloves on the car at Park St.
Did some writing at the Globe.
Did a lot of studying to-night. Wrote a story for the Record but
did not succeed in getting a picture of the Faculty Building
to go with it. Woke up very late.
Johnie brought home a new half dollar coin.
Weather - has softened up, making bad walking. Temperature higher.
Thursday Jan 4
Was up early this morning, but not early enough to get in to the
Record in time to get out to the college, so I went straight
out to classes.
Everything sailed along smoothly until Fr. Corrigan pulled a
little test in the class.
Had a little run in with Fred Foley over the work. I fear that there is
going to be a terrible crash at the Mid Year's marks.
Big preparations for a reception at the college to-night. I
received advance news that the Rector was going to be presented
with $2,500.
Had a long talk with Mr. Frish of Read's.
Wrote a story for the Globe with reference to the opening of the
new faculty building.
I arrived home late. Did some studying.
Weather - unsettled - Very heavy rain, continued into night.
Friday Jan 5
Was somewhat nervous, when I thought of how unprepared I was for my thesis.
Took a picture of St. Mary's Hall
Took a picture of St. Mary's Hall into the
Record for publication with the story of the opening of the
building for the faculty.
Pulled through my O. K.
Went in town & picked out the goods for my evening suit.
Called on John Fleming & he dictated my notes.
Had a talk with Francis R. Mullin concerning the awarding of
gold foot balls to the players.
Call on Mr. Mullin at
Weather. Fine.
Saturday Jan 6
Went to work in the haberdashery this morning & found the
work very agreeable. The fellows appear to be sociable & good fellows with which
to work.
Mr. Shape, the owner of the shop told me to go home early for
there was not much business.
Perhaps it might be well to add that the store is at the North
Station, in case readers of my diary should be inquisitive.
Went to at St.
Mary's.
Called on Tom O'Connor.
The folks saw "Jiggs" at the Castle
Sq.
Square
Weather, fine
C.
Sunday Jan 7
Went to at the .
Mrs Mulligan & [I?] promised to cover the at Gate of Heaven
Church.
Reviewed the paper.
Went to Gate of Heaven Church. Fr. C. W. Lyons, S.
J., spoke. His discourse was spoiled by the continued coughing of the
congregation.
Went in town & wrote a few stories.
Called to see Dr. Murphey concerning Bob.
Gills' leaving the college.
Came home & learned that a fire was discovered in the cellar.
Wrote my notes until I was interrupted to see the .
. Observed at
Weather -- Fine.
Monday Jan 8
Remained up until to see the . I observed it for 5 minutes -. The had almost entirely concealed the Moon. The sky was
very cloudy & hindered the observation which I made with my opera Glasses.
Was very tired & of course was late for .
I again started to do the experiment on the determination of Cl in Na Cl. I hope I
will have more luck than in my previous efforts.
Did a few errands around town & spent the eve typewriting some notes &
preparing lessons.
Weather -- overcast
Rain late afternoon & eve.
Tuesday January 9
Came near oversleeping this morning. However I succeeded in getting out to class on
time.
Had a serious chat with Louis Victor & side tracked him from
leaving college. It seems that he has been discouraged because he has cut classes so
much.
& the
were extremely
interesting. The lecture on the planets was extremely good.
Did a lot of typewriting. Called on Charlie Buckley & tried
to use his influence in getting gold footballs for the fellows.
Ushered at the Travellogue which was very fine.
I found a fountain pen at Park St. tonight. This makes the
second pen which I have acquired in this manner.
Did not study much to-night.
Boston College Travellogue, Yellowstone
Weather - fair
Wednesday January 10
Made a grand finish & reach class on time.
The Chemistry Club is getting under way.
The organization or Club for the refutation of False Statements in
newspapers, is steadily advancing. The favor of Fr.
Fox was stamped upon it to-day.
The "Blast" had a meeting & made some noise. If
Mulligan's project ever gets under way there will be a
terrible scandal at the college.
Made a terrible effort to secure footballs and it fell through at the .
Charlie Brickley & I had a long chat.
Did some studying until
Killed the test.
"Bufalo
Bill
" Wm. E. Cody died, devastated.
at
Weather - Snow, heavy.
Cleared off P. M. Cold.
Thursday January 11
The weather was unsettled when I left home & by the time I reached the college it
was snowing hard.
Fr. Corrigan gave a very good list in .
was very interesting. Was
surprised to hear that the sun was not the biggest body in the universe, but that
there was a body much larger & brighter that is called
Baseball schedule given out to-day.
Did some writing for the news-paper.
Studied all evening.
Baseball schedule given out.
Weather - cold - coldest this Winter.
Friday Jan 12
Wrapped up well this morning, car service was good.
Things went along smoothly in classes.
Had a few errands to do in town. Hired the typewriter for 3
mos
months
. more.
Spent a quiet evening & retired earlier than usual.
Weather - Fair. - Snow.
Changed to rain late.
Saturday Jan 13
Work again to day. Was not rushed but the amount of business was much better than it
was last Saturday.
There is always some amusing person who tends to brighten & enlighten the
monotony of the day. A conductor from the
B & M
Boston & Maine Railroad
was comical when he was trying to pick out a shirt.
Mr. Sharp let me go early to night, but not early enough to go
to .
Weather - Very Heavy Rain.
- clear & colder.
Sunday Jan 14
The torrents of rain prevented the folks from going to church this morning.
I went to .
The Road was strewn with umbrellas which had been ruined by the heavy squalls.
Had a very quiet afternoon.
Took a little nap after dinner & awoke when Aunt Rate &
Josepha called.
Did some typewriting and retired at .
Weather - partly cloudy - cool,
- fair.
Monday Jan 15
lecture on "right" was very
instructive.
Did a "little" more chemistry.
All set for the .
Did a little studying for to morrow.
Received a very pathetic letter from Harriet Thompson.
Had quite a good time at the . Too many speeches.
Service & cuisine excellent.
Wrote accounts for the Journal and Advertiser
took a story to Bob Fitzgerald.
, City Club.
Weather - fine.
Tuesday Jan 16
Cars delayed this morning. Did not get to class until .
Big notices in papers on the . My stories
were cut down.
Received letter from McFadden.
Lecture on comets and meteors in .
Arranged between the
Freshman & Lynn English High for Friday night.
Drew up constitution of the newly formed Chemistry
Club, this afternoon.
First fitting of dress suit.
Met John Higgins.
Attended Fr. Ahern's lecture on
Alaska.
Did very little studying.
Read Admiral George Dewey died in
Washington this afternoon at age of 80 yrs.
"Over the Canadian Rockies to Alaska"
Weather -
Wednesday Jan 17
Had a long talk with Fr. Fox on .
Got the assignment to write an account of the for the Stylus.
Mulligan and I came home together.
I went to work early and spent the whole evening studying .
Weather — rather snowy feeling.
— Falling temperature.
Thursday Jan 18
Was just on the nick of time this morning.
Had quite a good deal of matter for the test.
Fr. Morgan asked me to enlarge upon the amount of matter for the
story on the .
Spent best part of the night writing the story.
of president of the
Chem
Chemistry
Club fell to Joe Nevins. Am going to
protest on grounds that there is no Constitution hence election at this time is
illegal
Weather — Fine.
Friday Jan 19
Was on time this morning.
Terrible day. Very tiresome.
Finnished
Finished
my story of the for the
Stylus. Editor MacKinnon asked me to the
board. Did not accept.
Wrote a story of bowling match for the Globe.
Read for literary style to-night.
Basketball
Boston College 20 New Hampshire 35
B.C.
Boston College
'20 – 29. Lynn
EH.S
English High School
39
Election of capt. B.C.H. (postponed)
Freshmen vs. Lynn English at Lynn (track)
Varsity v.
N.H.
New Hampshire
State at Durham, (basket ball)
Weather —
Theatening
Threatening
.
Flurries of snow, Afternoon.
Clear & Cold.
Saturday Jan 20
Work to-day. Did a big business. Enjoy the work.
Big fire on Atlantic Ave.
Leather House
$50,000 loss.
Dewey buried to-day.
Worked until .
Weather — Fine & cold.
— Snow late at night
Sunday Jan 21
Was up brightly.
Went to &
ahead of the priest.
Did some writing to Jack Bresnahan & Hattee
Thompson.
Did a little sty
udy.
Art Cowlin called & spent the evening.
Dan McDonald operated on for a growth on his neck. His mother
has been very ill but is feeling somewhat better under the doctor's care.
Weather — clear & cold, snow on ground.
Monday Jan 22
Up early.
on vivisection to-day.
very slow.
No on account of the Junior
Lab. exam.
Started our new scrap book. Saw the pile of my scraps go to waste as the old scrap
book was destroyed
Meeting of the chemistry club.
My suit was not ready to be fitted.
Did some writing for the papers.
Service on elevated very poor. took me 50 minutes to get home from Milk
St.
Studied
aleve
all eve
.
Weather — Clear & cold.
Tuesday Jan 23
Just reached class on time.
Exam days for next week announced.
No more advance in until after exam.
Fr Jessup's mother has died.
Went in town early & was fitted for my suit.
Started studying early for I have to take an exam in which I missed before .
Wrote to Hughie O'Byrne & Art
Cowlin.
Phoned to Dorothy who has accepted the invitation to the Wednesday night.
"Our Slumbering Volcanoes, Mt
Renier
Rainier
& Crater Lake"
Weather — Fine.
Wednesday Jan 24
Did not get up at the early hour I had planned on.
Worried a lot over the exam
so I skipped & & studied in the Athletic office. Just as I hoped it we had the same
questions which were given in the other exam. K.O.ed it.
Sweaters given out. I like the sweater so much that I am tempted to give up my plan
of exchanging it for a knitted vest.
Mrs. O'Donnell & Mollie called &
spent the evening. Mollie looked charming.
Weather — moderate.
Thursday Jan 25
Up like a bird this morning.
Last lecture in but
1 before the exam. Gradually getting down to
the exams which will complete the first term of my last year of college life. I look
forward to the with much
apprehension, because we have so much difficult matter, & so hard to explain.
Started to put some clippings in my scrapbook. We have a brand new Athletic
scrapbook. It is as large as a full page of newspaper. It was made especially for
us.
Mr Ray submitted 2 samples for the Boston
College pin, having the Letter "B".
Studied my all
eve.
Weather — Moderate.
Cold.
Friday Jan 26
Felt uneasy for the exam and so I got up early to do some studying.
"Stylus" came out to-day and there was much comment about
MacKinnon's editorial on the flock spirit at the college.
My own story of the took up 5 pages of the
Alumni Chronicle.
Looked forward all day to my visit to Dorothy to night. However
I did not have to go until to-night, so did shopping around town.
My dress suit was all ready but for a little pressing. Bought a white vest
Macalen Parker's.
Miss Ethier gave me three tickets for the . Pretty soft.
Well, I had a very enjoyable evening with the charming Miss
O'Connor.
Weather — cold.
Saturday Jan 27
At work again to-day. Trade was slow & as a result I did not come near my last
week sales. Mr. Sharpe has asked me to work some afternoons when
needed. It will be a chance to raise a little money. Worked until .
Big fire in Pittsburgh.
Big explosion in Dresden
Ger.
Germany
1000 women reported killed.
Coast Artillery Corps
United States Army Coast Artillery Corps
Meet.
Weather — Snow & Cold.
Sunday Jan 28
Went to
with Tom O'Connor. Lent him my History Vol II. St Mathews
Church.
Spent morning with Tom watching him perform with the weights
& the piano.
Loafed all afternoon scanning papers for news of interest.
Typewrote a lot of notes.
Too lazy to go in town to write a story.
Studied for tomorrow's
exam.
Big fire late to night at Chauncey St.
$400,000 loss.
Weather — unsettled
light snow A.M.
Monday Jan 29
Was expecting the Exam but
must have misunderstood Fr. Fox when he made the
announcement.
The exam for tomorrow does not present the opposition that the does. We will be over our heads when that is
handed out Wednesday.
Had long talk with Fr. Fox on MacKinnon's
editorial.
Went into the
Balt
Baltimore
& Ohio Co with John Elliott to get a
price on the Southern trips.
Met Bob Gill
a received the check from Boston
Journal.
Came home & studied .
Am finding it hard to get a machine for Wednesday eve.
My Dress suit is a dream!
Mid Year Exam, .
Weather. — warm.
Tuesday Jan 30
Was up at & studied
The exam was a good one & I did well.
Went in town and did some newspaper writing for the .
Studied until on the & then went to bed.
Mid Year Exam — .
"California & the Grand
Canyon"
Our slumbering Volcanoes, Mt
Renier
Rainier
& Crater Lake"
Weather — threatening —
Snow — Rain — Hail during evening & night
Wednesday Jan 31
Up at & studied . Ceased at .
Very nervous indeed. The exam was most thorough & I am afraid that I did not do
as well as I should have done. A three hour exam seems to be too much.
Went home early, bath & nap till . Made ready for
.
Bennie Murray called at .
Then we picked up Dorothy O'Connor, Mrs.
Elston & the Misses Marion &
Dorothy Elston & Mrs. Murray.
Had a wonderful night, and would like to have more such. Dorothy
was most charming and was the "belle of the Ball" from my point of view.
We
r enjoyed both
the big orchestra and the
Hawaian
Hawaiian
orchestra.
Danced till and it was when I arrived home.
Mid Year —
,
Copley Plaza
Weather — Rain — Cold.
Thursday Feb 1
After getting home from the I tried to study some
. It was when I started and I fell asleep so many times
before that I decided to go to bed.
Had much trouble getting up at .
Studied during the
period.
Don't remember ever knowing so little about an examination.
Went home and did some newspaper reading. Slept till , and spent evening doing some odd jobs.
Read a most interesting short story: "Hard of Head" by
Richard Washburn Child.
German Note, threatening all commerce in vicinity of Allied Countries
Mid Year Exam, .
Weather — Clear & Cold.
Friday Feb 2
Was somewhat in the power of Morpheus this morning.
Appointment at Tufts with Mike
Blumerfield. He had some hard job and I had some tough endurance.
We had lunch and it was before he finished.
Have made an appointment for next Wednesday afternoon.
Read all evening.
Washington all stirred over the latest crisis, due to the
German Note.
Term Holiday.
Weather - Clear - Coldest day this year.
Thermometer 2 below at Ed. Everett Sq.
Saturday Feb 3
Slept late this morning, but was only five minutes late at the store.
Business was very good all day. In spite of the fact that it was very cold, there
were many people shopping.
I did my best day's sales & sold over $40 all day. Mr.
Sharpe went home early & I
staid
stayed
till the shop closed at .
Newspaper did a big business with the Extra Editions, for Von
Bernstuff the German ambassador was given his passport & sent home
& at the same time Gerard was called home.
Much fear that war will be declared by There should be
no need for that for Germany will make satisfactory amends.
B. A. A.
Boston Athletic Association
Meet
Weather - Clear - Moderate
Sunday Feb 4
Was very sleepy this morning.
Went to with
Mother.
Read the papers. Called Dorothy on the phone.
Did a little preparation for to-morrow's beginning of the second term -- My last term
in college.
Frank Melanson called and tried to leave the impression that he
is a prosperous business man. Maybe, but we doubt it very much! We're from
Missouri!
Weather - Biggest storm of year.
Blizzard with lightning & thunder.
Cold.
Monday Feb 5
Was late in getting to class for the storm slowed up the transit.
Began our .
Off last hour - schola brevis.
Did some work in the Lab. Spilled the residue in my determination of Chlorine. Will
continue & go through the experiment.
Learned that Jack Kyte is in Natick.
Tried to get Fr. McCluskey give him some lessons in
Elocution.
Was a long time getting home. Service all tied up.
Studied all eve.
Weather - Clear.
Tuesday Feb 6
Everything is once more in full swing. The old grindstone is beginning to get into
its stride once more.
begins. Reviewed the Nebular
Hypoth
Hypothesis
.
Jack Kyte visited the college. Had an interview with
Fr. McCluskey.
Jack had supper at home here. I took him to see Joe
Whalen for Elocution instruction.
Went out for Dorothy. We went to the Columbus
Club in Phelan's car. Had a wonderful time. I did
not have to go home with Dorothy as Frank undertook that.
Columbus Club - Day Nursery.
"The Fair Land Tyrol"
Weather - Clear.
Wednesday Feb 7
Up at 7 & did some studying for the Exam.
Had breakfast with Jack.
was not hard. Wrote a lot,
but can not safely say that all was correct.
Had my bicuspid filled. It was a hard job & it was well done.
Was very tired tonight so did not stay up preparing for tomorrow’s test in .
Weather - clear & warm
Thursday Feb 8
Again on time. I surely am improving.
Was somewhat worried over my unpreparedness for .
The exam was as I had
expected. I did fairly well.
Did my typewriting early & then went in town to write some stories for the
paper.
Came home & studied .
will be presented
Tuesdays & Thursdays & Saturday
afternoons for 4 weeks beginning March 6.
Weather - rained - cleared, cold
Friday Feb 9
Once again this most tiresome of all the days of the week has come around.
Two periods of have been
used up with discussions which did not reach anywhere.
was a grand round of
accusations and question concerning the selling of masses.
Went out to Curtis Hall to see the . It was postponed on account of the
death of Jim Murman
.
However I watched the .
Jack Kyte & I went to M. Sweeney’s in
No. Cambridge tonight. Missed last elevated train. I did
not get home until .
Getting very cold.
Weather - cold
Saturday Feb 10
Much colder feeling than last Saturday was.
Was somewhat late this morning. Surprised at the good business which we did. I
understand that last week was the best week since the store opened with the exception
of week.
M. Sharpe let me go at .
Since February 1, the Germans have sunk 74 vessels of
both belligerants & neutrals.
Big fire at Hotel Lennox at this morning. No lives lost. Many thrilling rescues.
Weather - clear & cold
Sunday Feb 11
Went to .
Jack was home when I got home from . He had to hurry back to Natick.
Received word that Dan McDonald was very ill.
Did some studying this afternoon so that I might go to Natick
tonight.
Left Upham Corner
. Arrived Natick Common
.
Had a very fine evening. There were 32 present & all were in good spirits. It was
a great showing to Jack.
Johnnie Kyte’s daughter Caroline has all
the ear marks of a talented young lady. She should make good as an entertainer.
Up at . Very cold!
Had breakfast at Annie Moran's. Studied until .
Bade farewell to Annie and Kate.
Annie going into McDonalds' for
Dan was to be examined.
Visited Alice & Uncle Ed.
Boarded the & arrived at the college after 20
minute hike at .
Was caught on the Exam.
Did some lab work.
Studied all evening.
Warmer
Light fall of snow late P.M.
Tuesday Feb 13
As usual Fr. Corrigan gave a test in .
Went in town with Mulligan & Sullivan.
Called at the Jewellers Building and the Record
office.
Dropped in to the Somerset & met some old friends at the
.
Wrote a story for the Advertiser.
Penned a little note to Dorothy after getting home.
"Our Nation's Newest Playground, Glacier Nat. Park"
Warmer. Sloppy walking
Wednesday Feb 14
Was late for class. Service poor, Of course!
Fr. Fox is beginning to assert his rights. Following the example
set by Fr. Corrigan, he handed out a test in .
Left college early & went to the Tufts Clinic to have
teeth fixed. Had 1 tooth prepared & 1 filled with amalgam.
Did some studying & then went to the Tuileries to the
. Was surprised to find it an
informal party.
Wrote story for the Advertiser.
Boston College vs.St. Mary's 16-26
Moderate temperature. Falling towards night.
Thursday Feb 15
Felt more like staying in bed than getting up. Mirabile
dictu I was on time for class.
Ultimatum concerning talking & communicating during lectures was read to the
class by Fr. Corrigan. Twenty five lines of the
Illiad to be written neatly is the punishment for offenders. Class
took the notice with sublime indifference deigning to ridicule it by most ironical
boistrousness
boisterousness
.
Still harping on St. Thomas in the .
gives promise of great
interest.
Paid a visit to the
Record office.
Tried to study all eve.
Moderate. Threatened to snow.
Friday Feb 16
Father Fox gave the best lecture of the year in to-day. At the beginning of
the second period he worked himself up explaining what the fellows would have to face
out in the world and then going on to refute a certain
pychologist
psychologist
or rather a p mental philosopher. He surely
did himself justice & made the fellows pay attention.
Was excused from and had
another tooth filled. It was some job. A molar on the upper set.
Went to the tonight. Boston
College defeated the College of Pharmacy 29-14.
B.C. High lost to Rogers High 18-9. The
Tyros defeated the Bartlett Club 42-5.
Basket ball.
Boston College vs. College of Pharmacy.
Ideal day.
Saturday Feb 17
Was up early in order to see the Managing Editor of the Record.
Did not see him at that time but saw him at . Spoke
also to Mitchell concerning the schoolboy column of the
Record. The result although not definite was not discouraging.
Business was quite good today. There were crowds of people about the town perhaps
attracted by the fine weather. Yet the sales were not large.
Worked up to .
Spring like. Thaw.
Sunday Feb 18
Went to .
Reviewed papers. Straightened up my scrap book.
Had hearty dinner as I did also at breakfast, evidently I was hungry.
Had a nap until after .
Did some pressing.
Studied .
Clear --
Snow late P.M.
Monday Feb 19
Was on time. Starting week wellgreat well.
We were handed out a lot of Ethics on Suicide.
Skipped last period of
for I was due to work at the North Station at Business was quite good.
Studied all eve.
Gen. Fred. Funston of
Philipine
Philippine
& Mexican fame died to-day.
Slight rain. Cleared off but still cloudy.
Tuesday Feb 20
Looked a lot like rain but it held off.
Review in is now going
full blast. is progressing
slowly along the question of suicide.
is becoming somewhat
interesting. The structure of crystals amazed us to-day.
Worked again this afternoon. Business was slow.
Received word that a $40
bundle was at the office for me. Dug down for
the money tonight. It was a long dig. Pl to my
helpers among the undergraduates.
Retired early.
Clear, somewhat cold.
Wednesday Feb 21
. Was very
sleepy. Very thorough explanation of lying in . Ralph Quinn disturbed
the dignity of the class by wearing a wing collar with a red bow tie.
a spectacle.
My "B" pins arrived and I had to lay out some good money. The pins are quite
satisfactory.
Distributed 9 doz.
Went in town & way home.
Tom O'Connor & I saw Annette Kellerman
in "A Daughter of the Gods". Production very fine.
The Columbia
Theater
Theatre
, Loew's So. End Theater was burned out
along with some surrounding buildings. Elevated service stopped.
light fall of snow.
Thursday Feb 22
Went to work at at the North
Station. Was delayed by poor service owing to the elevated being
unable to run past the burned district.
Business was very good for we were the only haberdashers open. Big crowds in town
for the .
All through work fe before .
Scouted up some signatures for Mulligans nomination blank. Met
old & new friends.
Chilly; Warmer
Rain during evening & night.
Friday Feb 23
Harvard Square cars switched down Huntington Ave. for some
reason this
Continued our lectures on lying.
did not progress far.
Marks for the term were given out and mirabile
dictu
I did not get a condition. No medal coming this way but still the marks weren't
terrible.
The pins are going fast. My first order is almost depleted. Intend to order 200
more.
Had a talk with N.S. Ray this afternoon. I returned the pins
which were defective.
Covered the Auto High School
at the
Thorndike for the Globe.
Elevated Train running past the Columbia again.
Food
riots in Boston, New York,
& Philadelphia.
Rain-
clear and cold
Saturday Feb 24
Was much surprised this morning when Mr Sharpe informed me that
there had been a shortage each day that I worked last week. I am unable to account
for it. The blame coincidently was placed at my door for up to this there had been no
mistakes made in giving change.
Business was very good today. Most especially in the afternoon. We were rushed
continually.
Was much obliged to get off early tonight. I noticed that Sharpe
no took the till before I left work.
Exeter won the schoolboy meet by an overwhelming number of
points. Harvard 20 beat Boston College
Beautiful Day, Thaw
Sunday Feb 25
Went to .
collection to-day. Met Mulligan
& Hickerjoy.
Did some cleaning this P.M.
Johnny was not home & we had a very quiet day.
Did a lot of typewriting of notes which have accumulated.
The second month of the year is rapidly nearing its end.
Lecture on right to protect one’s property in .
Was unable to do much in Chem for Parsons was using the
scales.
Worked at the North Station this afternoon.
Went to bed early for my head & eyes bothered me & after an effort I finally
went off to slumber.
Cunard liner
Laconia
sunk by a
U-boat. 27 Americans aboard her.
Unsettled weather
Tuesday Feb 27
My pins are selling very well. Have been handicapped by the number of pins which are
defective. The demand prompts me to order 200 more, which I will do shortly.
Started the “Decline of Scholasticism" to-day.
We examined several specimens of rock formations to-day.
Again worked at the Haberdasher. Business was very slow.
Studied all eve.
Unsettled weather.
Wednesday Feb 28
Started the very important subject of socialism in this morning.
We will devote the next 2 weeks to discussing it.
Getting ready for the final Exam in . From what Father Foxtold me it is going
to be a tough Exam.
Worked this afternoon at the North Station.
Dropped in to the Record and recieved some long delayed expense
money. Talked with Mitchell.
Studied all Eve.
The sinking of the Laconia has unnerved many. It is expected that this
is the long looked for “overt act". President was refused full
power which he sought from Congress, relative to the arming or patroling of American
shipping.
Was very lucky to get to class on time.
was interrupted by with the result that we did not have our
to-day.
Studied the Granite group in .
Worked at the North Station this afternoon.
Studied all Eve.
Big German plot to involve the U.S. in a War with
Mexico & Japan revealed
to-day.
Exam was a good fair one. Did
well.
Had three periods of
to-day & we finished the review of all the matter.
Had some work done on my teeth.
Called on Dr. Murphy to get data for my story in the
Stylus on the Graduate Board.
Dropped a few times to Joe Breen to start work on a class
reunion.
Wilson confirmed the the big
German plot.
Threatening weather.
Slight snow.
Saturday March 3
Well, it looks like more Winter. The little old ground hog was pretty near correct
when he ducked back for some more snoozes.
Business was exceptionally fine this afternoon, but fell off in the evening.
Keanehas had a falling out with Helen, but
she fixed it up tonight.
Worked late.
Went to with
Father
Josie Kyte slept upsatirs last night. She brought
Florence Boyd to the home. Miss Boyd is
from Cape Breton & in training in the City
Hospital
Started to study my Pyschology at tonight. Finished
after
Was surprised upon getting up to see how much snow had fallen during the nights
blizzard.
Arrived at college on time but our exam did not begin until It was before we had gotten
under way. The exam was a fine one
Did some preliminary work in chemistry
Went in to the Record office and was ?l??t out to get some pictures of the . Met Fr. Ahern at the
Gainsborough Station and reviewed 2 pictures. Wrote a
story for the pictures
Saw Tom O'Connor at the
bl? Did some pressing
Clear, somewhat cold
Tuesday Mar 6
Naturally traffic was congested this morning and car service was bad consequently I
was late. was spellbinding.
aired for the
first time.
The enormity of is beginning
to stagger me.
Fleming & I posed for our pictures at the Champlain
Studios. John braved the "L" service with me and
had supper at home with me. He ushered at the while I helped to move scenery etc.
Wrote a story for the Advertiser.
Fine, Snow melting
Wednesday Mar 7
Was late with a score of classmates but Mica would not let us
get by without knowing that he knew we were late. After a short time in the Hall we
were admitted to class.
Had a big filling put in. The job was done well.
Studied all evening.
Fine, Snow melting fast
Thursday Mar 8
Was late again, but M. Jersey would not let me enter until . Of course “Donie" had to
impress it upon us that 5% was taken off for each lateness. Fr.
Fox was distracted today. I felt sorry for him.
Had the finishing touches put on my tooth.
Did some scene shifting for the
tonight.
Was on time this morning, although I left the same time as I did the 2 previous
mornings.
The usual tiresome Friday program.
Visited the new
Stylus Room. Had a long
talk with Fr. O'Brian concerning the new method of the
Graduate Board in arousing the interest of
Boston businessmen in Boston College
athletics.
Called on Rev. Patrick Lydon to get material for a story on
Phil Kennedy for the Stylus
Joe Green was not at 7 Hollis Hall when I
called.
Business started off with a rush to-day. Big morning business.
Spoke to Mitchell of the Record & also
Clach at .
Business continued throughout the afternoon & night. Left early.
Rain followed a snowfall during early morning.
Cleared & colder.
Sunday Mar 11
Went to .
Rather heavy rain.
Went to the college where several business men were invited by the Graduate
Board to take season tickets for the .
Dr. John F. Fitzgerald, Judge Michael J.
Murray, et al spoke in favor of the system of supporting athletics by
their moral support.
Fred A. Kerry,
mgr
manager
of W & A Bacon, bought100 tickets at
$10 per. In all 250 tickets were disposed of.
Wrote stories for the Globe and Advertiser/ Did
some work for tomorrows' recitation.
Fine & cold.
Monday Mar 12
A stormy morning cleared way for a beautiful day.
Classes were
interupted
interrupted
for discussion on the best method of getting tickets of the before the public. We as Senior Class are
out for the $50 prize to be given to the class
disposing of the greater no. of tickets.
Did some work in the Laboratory. Spent afternoon in the Stylus
Office.
Did a lot of typewriting to-night.
Fine & moderately cold.
Tuesday Mar 13
Went ahead full speed on Socialism to-day.
was most fascinating. Dealing
with the destructive forces of the elements & also mechanical & chemical
forces.
It was announced that Joe Keenan’s mother is seriously ill.
Went in town & did not do much however succeeded in persuading
Mulligan to set me up for some drinks.
Typewrote my book
notes.
Trying to dope up a story for the Stylus
Joe Keenan’s mother died this morning.
Unsettled. Snow late afternoon; Cleared.
Wednesday Mar 14
Tried hard to write my essay on the Graduate Board and at the same
time to listen to the lectures.
Typewrote a story for the Sunday Globe in the Athletic
Office. Did my typewriting early and went to
Keenan’s. Me & Duman, Fr.
Fox, Cullen & Tom
Dolan.
Fr. Corrigan had to cover too much ground to give a test on the
History of phil.
was again very interesting,
under title of Ground Water.
John Quinn ‘16 who has just recovered from a very severe
sickness was at the college.
I was property man again at the
tonight.
The Czar of Russia has abdicated his throne in favor of the revolutionists who have overthrown
the government.
Very tired this morning.
An exam announced for next Thursday in Ethics.
Did some work in the Lab, had to quit before doing much owing to the Early departure
of the "authorities".
Rode in town with John Elliott.
Had a haircut & shave.
Father & Mother went in
to see Rory O'Moore.
Did some tie pressing.
Tedie kept me company.
Several of the class were absent owing to the funeral of Joe Keenan's
mother.
Unsettled weather.
Rain, snow, etc.
Saturday Mar 17
Never felt a day at the North Station go so fast. Not one
tiresome moment although I was tired at times.
Business was slow this morning but made a grand spurt and finished strong.
Our supply of Chinese crepes was replenished a few days ago & the ties are going
fast.
Walked over to the Record this .
Railroad situation changed somewhat to-day & the strike has been postponed.
Public Opinion is against the Brotherhoods for planning a strike
at this time.
Cold- Colder.
few flakes of snow.
Sunday Mar 18
As usual very tired this morning.
Went to .
Children from Home for Destitute Catholic Children at the
church.
Mother brought home little Alice
Woodland.
Became reconciled to the fact.
Bright little girl and should be a help to Mother.
Went out to see Art. He was not at home. Has been working hard
& long lately. Spent evening with Mrs. Cowlin &
Nellie. Met
Flos
Quinlan's
friend Jack.
Fine. Brisk.
Thursday Mar 22
Clock did not go off. Got up at instead of Did some studying.
Eye is feeling better.
Was out to class in time to do some preparation for the exam.
The exam was a very fine and thorough one. Did pretty good fairly.
Watched the baseball candidates. Ben Murray & I went in
town & looked up some athletic supplies at
Iver Johnson's.
Went to the to night.
was a long dictation
exercise today.
Fr. Fox asked me for the note for being absent from Wednesday.
Unsettled weather.
Saturday Mar 24
Business was extremely good today. It let up, however, later in the evening.
Beautiful Day.
Sunday Mar 25
Went to .
Alice attempted to find her sisters & did not return on
time. I had the police looking for her, while I walked over to So.
Boston.
When I came back I found her.
Went to the college. Almost $4,000 was pledged
through the season tickets.
Wrote two stories for the Globe and one for
Advertiser.
It was time to get to bed when I got home.
Beautiful Day.
Monday Mar 26
No one could help being full of happiness and feeling this morning to awake and find
such beauty in the very brightness of the morning light and in the clarity of the
atmosphere.
We reviewed again the Agrarian Socialists arguments in Ethics.
was one continuous cramp
from writing.
Did a little juggling of figures in .
Meeting of the Student Council voted to accept the offer of
Wm. Fr. Fitzgerald
and charge the students $1.00 for a season ticket to the .
Fine- cloudy.
Rain.
Tuesday Mar 27
Was just on the nick of time thanks to the meeting of Jim
Linehan & his fliver at the Packard
factory.
Began the retreat with the most sincere intentions.
Fr. O'Brien said .
Fr. Hill, a well known author, is conducting the retreat. His
arguments, proofs, etc. are full of philosophical terms. Particularly fitting to our
course in Philosophy are his talks.
A little frivolity in the holy exercises was the appearance of Geo
MacKinnon as cross bearer in the stations.
Went in town to Champlains Studio.
Was on deck to shift scenery etc. at the . Biggest house yet despite the rain.
Would rather have remained in bed this morning.
Met a kind woman at the Packard Factory who gave us a lift out
to the college.
Fr. Hick was most interesting in his sermon on the Prodigal
Son.
After looking the ballplayers over, Ed
Tobin & I went in town to the
Globe.
Spent the evening reading.
Rain-Cleared.
Fine.
Thursday Mar 29
As we late comers filed up the boulevard we formed squads & then platoons,
passing in review before the faculty building.
Fr. Hill developed a fine sermon along the formation of
character & the tendency in man of forming habits either good or bad. The ability
of a man to bring out the elements of strength & decision was the result of
effort & determination brought about by his training.
The retreat closed with the Papal Benediction.
Fleming, Doyle,
Limont
& I took a few snap
shots.
Fleming had supper at home & we went in to the .
Windy & fine.
Friday Mar 30
Went to .
After reading the morning paper I went in town and did some errands.
Left 3 pictures to be framed, dropped in to Shumans.
Tried to see
Spargo
of
the Traveler. He was not in.
Met Geo. Daley and talked over the wood position.
Went to the college. Found material for a story in the cut in the baseball team.
Did some performing with the discus.
Wrote a story for the Globe.
Attended the
raly
rally
of the Candidates to the . Rooted for Joe Mulligan.
Went to Dan Harkins' with some of the fellows.
Beautiful weather.
Saturday Mar 31
Up early.
Wrote a story for the Record before going to work.
Crowds came in on the train this morning. Business was not very bright.
Did some errands over town.
Engaged by Spargo to write two stories while on
the Southern trip.
Business picked up this afternoon.
The evening was quiet until from until almost .
Worked on my nerve tonight for my feet were very tired.
Welcomed the bed tonight.
Beautiful day.
Somewhat chilly
Sunday Apr 1
April Fool!
Was very tired this morning.
Went to .
Had a football chat with "Hiker" Joy after .
Had a very quiet afternoon.
Read all day.
Clear Cloudy
Monday Apr 2
Congress meets today to debate on the advisability of a state of
war with Germany.
The country is leaning toward war. A war at this time could not be waged offensively
by us. We are not in the position to make active war for we have not the necessary
number of men to put on the field.
After the opening period of Ethics, there was a mass meeting for the whole college.
W m F. Fitzgerald, Dan
H. Coakley, Dr. Murphy & Fr.
O'Brien addressed the students. For some reason or other I was not
asked to preside. Much enthusiasm prevailed.
Went in town to Champlains and the Globe.
Home late. Did some reading.
65th Congress meets.
Showers A.M.
Clear & Fine P.M
Tuesday Apr 3
Was up early in order to be at the polls to steer voters in Joe
Mulligan's direction. Voting was very light and did not give promise of
going towards Joe.
Quit polls at .
Fr. Corrigan became somewhat irate when he asked several certain
questions which were not answered.
The Dook being engaged at the polls in
Framingham
Fr. Ahern was obliged to use the picture machine in .
Spent afternoon watching the track & baseball teams.
Picture of Student Council taken in Library.
Received letter from Art Sullivan telling me that room was O.K
at BU.
Went in town to paper offices.
La Folette
blocked the action of the
Senate today.
Beautiful day.
Wednesday Apr 4
Went out to the college about , there being no
classes until Apr. 16. Looked the baseball team over.
Visited the Lab.
Came in town to Champlains
had a
sitting. Did a few errands around town. Got my old team pictures which were
framed.
Went to .
Did some writing.
La Follette has succeeded again in blocking the Senate. Looks
like trouble with Austria.
Fine.
Late afternoon cloudy.
Thursday Apr 5
**Note: mark/doodle in the upper right hand corner**
Reports from Washington late today have it that the Senate has
passed the war resolution.
Went to at .
Called on Johnnie Hallahan at the Herald.
Made arrangements to send stories to the Herald.
Nothing doing on the Post.
Went out the college.
Part of the team picked today.
Did some reading tonight.
! War Declared by the House at this morning. President signed at
this afternoon.
Did some reading & typewriting this morning.
Went in town this afternoon & made arrangements to send the story to the
Globe while on the trip.
Paid rent on my typewriter.
Met Elliott & talked over the trip.
Typewrote all night.
Rain
Cleared
Saturday Apr 7
Rain helped to make the day feel dreary, although the Editor of a popular magazine
grows eloquent over the laughter of the spring showers. The sun finally drove the
clouds back and beamed forth towards the end of the day.
Business was fairly good considering the weather. An extra man was on duty this
afternoon and the two regular men were on tonight. I left early bidding good bye for
two weeks.
Many rumors of German raiders off the coast. German gunboat in
Guam blown up by crew.
Beautiful Day.
Rather chilly for Styles.
Sunday Apr 8
Easter
Sunday
.
Up early and did some typewriting.
Went to
Mass after
having usual Easter breakfast of eggs.
Was informed that the Southern trip to which I have been looking for some time has
been called off by the announcement from Georgetown that all
athletics were stopped & military training assumed.
Had a conference with Elliott.
Stayed home all afternoon & night. Had a good sleep during the afternoon.
Snow. Very heavy all day.
Monday Apr 9
Wasn't sure that I was awake today when I awoke & found a blizzard raging.
It is a dandy day to stay in the house & I did so.
Father, who has been home for over a week is
taking another day off.
I amused myself by looking back over some old letters & cards which I have
received.
Finished typewriting my Natural
Theology notes.
Wrote all night.
Mt. St. Joseph, Baltimore cancelled.
Stevens at Hoboken.
Beautiful Day.
Cold.
Tuesday Apr 10
Was very sleepy this morning.
Puttered around all morning.
Went in town with some pictures this afternoon. Walked into town. Called for the
snapshots I had finished. All are good. The picture of Geo.
MacKinnon, taken during the retreat is especially good.
Called for a picture which I had framed.
Did some reading all eve.
Reports from various parts of the country report yesterdays
storm as the heaviest of the year. We had nine
inches in Boston.
N.B. Cancelled
Telegraph 200 words "Traveler Sports for Wed".
Baltimore "Orioles", Baltimore,
Cancelled.
Mt. St. Joseph,
Baltimore
Beautiful Day.
Wednesday Apr 11
Slept late again today.
Fixed the matting for my track picture this morning.
Nellie McDonald called & she &
mother went in town.
I went to the college & spent the afternoon figuring out my analytical
chemistry.
There was no baseball practice today.
Practiced handwriting this evening for I expected to write the names on the matting
of my picture, but not showing sufficient proficiency I did not do as I planned.
Read "Tom Brown at Oxford".
Snow pretty well cleared.
Cancelled
Maryland Aggies,
College Park.Cancelled
Dull Day.
Thursday Apr 12
Framed the picture of
B.L.S
Boston Latin School
1912 Track Team this morning.
Mother & Alice went to
Stoneham.
I went out to the college & did some Chemistry. My mistakes today were a
revelation after Fr. Ahern showed me where I was wrong.
I hadn't began to grasp the subject of Quantitative Analysis until I stumbled into today's error.
Puzzled out part of the Chemistry tonight.
N.B. Mail 500 words "Traveler cancelled
Catholic University, Washington.
Cancelled
Dull.
Rain.
Cleared.
Friday Apr 13
Went out to the college.
Did nothing but figure percentages etc. all day.
Had a confused head at several times while trying to dope out problems.
Mother & I visited the O'Donnells
tonight. Met Mrs. Helen Gaffrey.
Mr. O'Donnell is very feeble.
Had a pleasant evening.
Georgetown, Washington cancelled
Fine Day.
Saturday Apr 14
Felt as fit as could be this morning, mayhaps my visit of last night aided my
spirits.
The morning's business was not promising. The afternoon & evening picked up
somewhat.
But came back to work at & I was
released early again tonight.
An egg salad sandwich which I eat at the Waldorf Lunch was old
and distressed me much. A seidlity powder
helped neutralize & take off the poison.
Seton Hall, So. Orange
Cancelled
Was very tired this morning, felt better after a good hot bath.
Went to
mass.
Read all afternoon.
Called at John Flemming's in Arlington,
but John was at the Dress Rehearsal of his
minstral
minstrel
show.
I had intended to do some problems in Chemistry.
Came home and did some problems in stoihiometry
Stoichiometry.
Reposted that the British have captured Lens
& have penetrated the socalled Hindenberg Line.
Back again once more on the hike up to the college. Have entered the last lap and we
are speeding for the home stretch & the tape.
Ethics: have skipped notes pp
120-130. Doing these pages in rapid preparations. Began study of Social Dpenial Ethics, Society.
Natural Theology: Dictation on
Metaphysical essence of God.
Chemistry: Lab all afternoon.
Studied all eve.
Bid downstairs stired neighbor Lord by going out of her mind.
Was somewhat tired after turning in so late, or rather early.
Ethics: Branched out from society in
general to matrimony. No doubt this subject will be interesting.
Natural Theology: More dictation,
theses proving that there is one personal God.
History of Philosophy: Supposed to be
unprepared but were given a test.
Geology: further lecture on the work
of erosion, formation of river terraces, alluvial plains, deltas, etc. Essay on
"Erosion" 50% of work to be handed in May 22.
Did some more work at the lab.
BC H-6, BC20-4
Studied all eve. Became very much interested in Alex Smith's
Chemistry, which is being used by the sophomores for 10 time this year.
Destroyer Smith fired at the U-boat.
Unsettled
Wednesday Apr 18
Was much interested this morning by reading some more from Alex
Smith’s
Chemistry. A truly remarkable book.
Ethics: continuation of the marriage
contract. References to the fine treatment of the subject by Knox
Little in his "Holy Matrimony". Rex A.
Devine’s work also mentioned.
Natural theology: more dictation and
confusion.
Evidences: on the mystery of the
Blessed Trinity.
Did some work on my determination of iron. Arrived home late & had just time to
have supper & attend the Fulton Prize Debate
which was won by
John J. Connolly. All the speakers were seniors.
Fihelly, Murray &
Petrocelli all did very well. To my mind
Connolly was the best.
Naval battle reported off Provincetown.
St. Anselm’s, Home
Cloudy - clear
Beautiful afternoon.
Thursday Apr 19
Patriots Day.
A sudden change of scenery by the weatherman gave us as beautiful a day as I can
remember on an April 19.
Worked at the North Station until after
Walked around town & then went home & read the papers etc.
Studied during the
eve
evening
.
Father & Mother up to
Grafton to see Aunt Mary.
Cooked own supper tonight.
Bill Kennedy of Chicago won the Marathon in 2:26+ hrs.
Worcester Tech, Worcester. 6-1
Rain – Clear.
Cloudy.
Friday Apr 20
Ethics: delved further into the
subject of matrimony.
Psychology: Long discussion on the
Unity of God. Keenan up in a circle.
Evidences: Rehash on the
Trinity.
Was taken up with considerable business in the athletic line.
Read Chemistry all
eve
evening
.
Clear – Cloudy
Rain.
Saturday Apr 21
Weather was not promising this morning. All day the Sun tried to penetrate the
gloomy atmosphere but did not succeed. When I came home tonight the rain fell in
torrents.
Business was not bright at any time to day. Occasional rushes helped to make the
days receipts large but on the whole it was not a very busy day.
I walked over town to the Jewellers Building and the
Tax Office. Met N.S. Ray. Did an
errand for Bob at the market.
There being nothing for me to do to night Sharp let me go at
.
Beautiful day
Sunday Apr 22
Up early and went to
mass. Had breakfast & went out to the college where I
remained all afternoon doing an experiment on the determination of Iron.
Left the college at
Two friends of Father's were at the house playing cards.
Did some typewriting & studying.
Josepha called & spent the evening.
Beautiful Day
Monday Apr 23
Had my hands full this morning in keeping "Ted" in the house
for I have made an appointment to have an operation performed upon him. Carried him
out to the college in Johnie’s bag, & put him in the fan
closet where he remained until he was operated on by Walter Caverley
He came through the ordeal with colors flying & was but very little groggy when
I left college at .
Called into Champlaines.
Studied all
eve.
evening
.
Balfour conferred with the state officials today.
Fr Lyons addressed the Latin School Class Day.
B.L.S.
Boston Latin School
Class Day.
Bates, Home.
Beautiful Day
Tuesday Apr 24
Looked in vain three times this morning before finding "Ted".
He is a very sick cat. So sick that he wouldn’t recognize me nor eat.
Ethics: Polyandri &
Polygami.
Celibacy.
Natural Theology: Personality of
God.
History of Philosophy: British
Moralists.
Geology: Glaciers.
Did some work in the Lab. My FeOH is already to be fused.
Carried "Ted" home. He was glad to get home, from all
appearances.
Studied all
eve.
evening
.
Gen Joffre the French Field Marshall has come to
Washington for conference.
Chilly
Fine
Wednesday April 25
We were very agreeably surprised to be summoned to the Assembly
Hall to hear Fr Lyons give an address on the
military preparations which are going on & how we can do our part in the war movement. He outlined the
Platteburg
Plattsburgh
camp and the farm movement. Finally in conclusion he announced that
military drill would be inaugurated tomorrow.
Cheer upon cheer welcomed this announcement.
Spent the early afternoon in a meeting of the Student Council
where we drew up resolutions to aid Fr. Lyons in selecting
leaders for his unit.
Watched part of the game B.C. vs. Rindge
9-0.
Went in to the Globe.
Did some writing tonight.
Unsettled
Rain
Thursday Apr 26
We feared that the threatening weather would interfere with our first day of drill.
However, the rain did not come until after we had finished our work.
I was elected to become a lieutenant. The fellows showed great desire to learn &
were not long in getting the swing.
Spent the afternoon in the Lab.
Fr. Corrigan burst a bomb in the dream of the Seniors who were
planning to go to
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
. Nobody will be allowed credit for his degree for work he has not done. All
will have to cover the work prescribed & no allowances will be made.
Studied all
eve.
evening
.
Unsettled
Rain
Clear
Friday Apr 27
Class was a furor this morning over the piece I put in the Globe
about Fr. Corrigan's refusing to aid the fellows in their
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
Enlistment.
My head was awhirl all morning lest it should leak out that I did it.
Fr Lyons told a delegation of us this afternoon that those
wishing to leave school for
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
must would be given an early & lenient exam.
Called for my pictures.
Decided to enlist my services for
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
.
Spent evening with Ed Tobin. Helped him write story for
Sunday's Herl Herald.
Colby, Home
Had numerous errands to do for Mr. Sharp this morning.
Exchanged my new football sweater for a knitted vest.
Business not bright.
Worked late & was very tired.
Am anxiously looking forward to the examination for
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
next Monday.
Brown, Providence, 1—3
Dartmouth,
Hanover.
Chilly
Fair
Sunday Apr 29
Went to
Mass.
Called on Joe Mulligan. Talked over the
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
situation.
Visited Dr. Murphy.
Did very little studying before Fleming,
Doyle & Keenan came.
We had supper & spent a very sociable evening.
Partly cloudy
Fair
Monday Apr 30
Was up very early in order to study some Ethics. Would rather have remained in bed.
Had a difficult time in trying to concentrate on the exam at hand. The questions
were very fair & I have no cause for complaint.
Left for the recruiting office immediately after class.
Traveled to town by easy stages on machines.
Met Dan Young & then went to City
Hall after he wrote a letter of recommendation for me.
Spent the afternoon waiting to have Mayor Curley sign a
letter.
Retired early.
Unsettled
Rain
Tuesday May 1
Went in to the Officers Reserve Recruiting station & after
waiting in line almost four hours was examined & passed.
Met many
acquaintences
acquaintances
.
Jack Fleming was unable to pass. Ed Tobin
has flat feet. Mulcahy is under weight. Jack
McCarty has
albumen
albumin
. So on down the list many have been rejected.
Went out to the college & did not find the book I went to get.
Read all evening.
Germany announces a Peace Plan.
Unsettled
Cleared
Cold
Wednesday May 2
Would rather have remained in bed this A.M.
Fr. Jessup did not hesitate to send me a note of admission this
morning.
Ethics: Wages, etc.
Had a talk with Fr. Fox at the short recess.
Did a little work in the Lab.
Watched the ball game. The pitching of Jim Fitzpatrick was good
but he was not given strong support & as a result Brown was
able to pull out a winner.
Josepha & her mother were at the house.
Did not do much work tonight.
Brown at Home 5-9
Fair
partly Cloudy
Thursday May 3
The old chilly weather has not yet passed by. It is time it had gone & made way
for the glorious warm weather.
We are rushing thro Ethics in high
speed. Natural Theology will be
passed off tomorrow.
Geology was most interesting today,
describing the formation of coral islands etc. Work of earthquakes.
Maj Fred Bogan of the 9th N.S.M. has been appointed
our drill master & was on hand today to give us our first instructions in
military drill. I did some Lab work this afternoon.
Studied all evening for tomorrow’s exam in
Nat.
Natural
Theology.
Have not yet received word from the army.
Catholic University, Home.
Up early and did some studying for the Natural Theology Exam. Did not realize until this morning how much there
is in the matter.
Arrived just in time for the dictation of the questions.
The exam was a good one. After 3 hours a little recreation was welcomed.
Did some work in the Lab.
Watched a good game of base ball. Boice is a fine little
pitcher & the team was much better than it was on Wednesday.
Did some practice on Keenan's mandolin.
Penn State, Home. 6-2
Weather still unsettled.
Rain all day.
Saturday May 5
Business was wonderful all day. Not many sales but they were big.
A lot of talk about
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
.
Rhode Island State, Home.
Rain
Cleared.
Sunday May 6
Very tired this morning.
Went to
Mass.
After a light dinner I went in to the Library & did some
reference work on Geology.
Met Connie Donovan whom I haven't seen for about a year.
Getting nearer to the end of the term. Some talk today about the Commencement being a week earlier than originally
planned.
Did some work in the Laboratory on the determination of sulphur.
Looked over the files of the Transcript tonight and found that a
large number of Boston College men have not been accepted.
Decided to investigate.
Did part of my essay on Erosion tonight.
Had to do some hurrying in order to get to class on time. Was given a lift from the
Packard factory in a large Winton roadster.
Much comment throughout the college about the receiving of "abeyance" cards by the
fellows. I was so enthused to get facts together that I lost the good of all my
classes.
My hypothesis is that Boston College men were barred because they were from Boston
College. Those especially who had letters from Fr. Lyons &
had been interviewed by Capt Sharmon were rejected.
Went in to see Mayor Curley after having a talk with
Fr. Lyons. Luckily the mayor was not in & I had a talk
with Tom Hurley.
Wrote 2 stories for the Globe & went to bed early.
Mr. Melanson was operated on today for Pleurisy.
Partly Cloudy.
Wednesday May 9
Was up early and called on Fr. Lyons, but he was not in.
Arriving at college I had a very busy morning, getting the names of those fellows who
have been turned down by the Officers Reserves Corps office.
Went in to City Hall, conferred with Tom
Hurley, Tom Lavelle, & Francis R.
Mullin in regard to my letter to the mayor advocating his further
inspection of the
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
"scandal"
Handed my letter to the Mayor.
Wrote some stories for the Globe.
To bed early.
Rhode Island State, Home Wet grounds
fine
occasional showers
Thursday May 10
Some of the morning papers contained a story from Mayor Curley
using part of the facts I handed him yesterday, in regard to
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
.
Received a phone call from the Mayor's office to report at once,
so I left class and went in town.
Had a talk with the Mayor & at his suggestion I rewrote my letter & made
change he wished.
Went out to the college & wrote a letter to Congressman
Tague.
Did a little studying tonight.
Middlebury, Home. 2-2, 13 innings.
Georgetown, Home.
Did not get up until this morning.
Returned a book to the library and went out to the college. Heard of a munition
factory where men were being hired and went with Frank Limont in
all the rain to seek employment. Burrage, Mass. was the place.
Was on the train with Jack Fihelly as far as
Burrage.
Was much disappointed with the place for it did not look prosperous and did not have
any appearance which would leave one to believe that there was any system to it.
After a long wait we had a talk with Mr. Haley & departed
with promises of a job. We visited the dye plant.
Arrived home after
Was freed from my oath taken for
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
.
Rain
Clear
Saturday May 12
Gen. Joffre, French Field
Marshall
Marshal
was in town today.
There was a great parade for him. All was Joffre,
Joffre, all day. He left from the North
Station for Montreal tonight.
Tufts, Medford. postponed
Old Viviani had a beautiful wet day for his celebration here in
Boston. It is a very good thing. Rene
is known as the fellow who advocated driving the priests & nuns from
France some twelve years ago.
A Boston Post man called at the House tonight to get me to make a
charge against the officials who made the selection for the
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
camp, or something sensational. This I would not do.
The Journal & the Globe ran the full letter
which I gave to Mayor Curley about
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
. The Journal having a full first page story. The Boston American ran a story
also.
Unsettled
Wednesday May 16
Ascencion
Ascension
Day
C
Thursday May 17
Went to communion with Mother.
Remained home all day.
Read & studied.
Boston American ran another story about the
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
affair.
Seton Hall, Home. 1-1 1-3
Some of the baseball players from the college were in to see me before their train
left for Williamstown.
Business was quite good today.
Williamsat Williamstown
5-3 3-5
Manhattan , Home.
Went to
Mass.
Called on Frank Limont.
We went to Joe Keenan's & the three of us plugged up our
Ethics & History of Philosophy on the bank of the
Charles River at Spring St. It was a
beautiful afternoon. Had supper at Joe's & spent the evening
quizzing one another.
The Ethics exam was a very fair
test.
The same for the History of
Philosophy.
Saw the account of Leo Cusick's father's death in the evening
paper. Went out to the wake. Arrived home too late to study Evidences.
Ethics Exam
History of Philosophy
Fine
Unsettled
Tuesday May 22
Evidences was a "pipe" if I might
use that expression here. It was much easier than we had expected.
As usual I forgot my essay on Erosion, after carrying it around for a week.
Fr. Ahern allowed me to bring it in tomorrow.
Did some work in the Lab this afternoon.
Studied Geology all evening.
Final Exam: Evidences
Essay on "Erosion" to be handed in.
Tufts, Homepostponed
Was all set for the Geology
exam.
After the thorough preparation I had made the exam was easy.
Did not prepare much for the oral of tomorrow.
Final Exams: Geology
Chemistry
Was very anxious to have the Oral over with. Was somewhat nerveed nerved. Defended the 50th Thesis in Natural Theology & the 60th in Ethics.
Watched a terrible ball game this afternoon. Wrote it up for the papers.
Orals start today; End June 1Orals
Tufts 15, Boston College 0
Had some business to attend to at the college.
Attended a meeting of the Philomatheia
Club where Fr. O'Connor of the 9th spoke.
Mulligan & I had supper in town & I wrote some pieces
for the Globe.
Dartmouth, Home
Beautiful Day
Saturday May 26
At last we have another fine day. Rather scarce this spring. However better days are
coming, I hope.
Business was wonderful today. Straw hats were going fast. I was sent out to
Roxbury to deliver a hat.
Mr. Sharp has become somewhat conversant whether 'tis due to my
publicity or the increased profits I can not say. He asked me to work Friday
afternoon & night.
Had a talk with Vincent P. Roberts of the firm of C.F.
Rich & Co. wool brokers.
Boston College 16--Haverhill 1.
Rain
Cleared
Sunday May 27
Rather tired this morning.
Mother and I went to
mass. Rained very hard after mass.
Did some typewriting of notes this afternoon.
After dinner took a nap.
Called in to see Mrs. Moyser.
Josepha was at the house. Arthur called
& spent the evening.
Unsettled--
Rain
Monday May 28
Went out to the college to collect some Bills.
Heard of a job in a munition factory at Burrage, Mass.
Frank Limont and I decided to try it.
We took the train with Jack
Fihelly. Reached Burrage in an hour. Had no
trouble locating the factory for there was nothing else there.
After nearly an hour the "boss" granted us an audience & we were informed that
at the present there was nothing doing. He promised to let us know later.
The thought of conscriptions are haunting me & making me somewhat desperate.
Frank & I arrived home just before
Freed from oath taken for
Plattsburg
Plattsburgh
camp.
Unsettled weather
Tuesday May 29
Was very lazy this morning. Went to work at the North Station
at & worked until .
Dull Day, Dull business.
Reports of race riots in
St. Louis (Ill.)
The west has been ravaged by a terrible wind storm
which has killed over 100 persons & wounded several hundreds while destroying
property & crops worth millions of dollars.
Mass. Aggie., Home.
Unsettled--
Cold--
Clear
Memorial Day
Wore overcoat today>
Wednesday May 30
Promises of a fine day were not good this morning but as the day advanced the sun
insisted upon showing himself & we had a very beautiful afternoon.
Worked at the North Station this morning. Had rather good
business.
Went out to the college & saw the ball game.
Sold a number of chances on a Gillette safety razor.
Joseph was at the home tonight.
The Great Pumpelly of Yale was a snap for the fellows.
Jim Fitzpatrick pitched a very good game & all the
fellows were on the job.
Boston College 7-- Colonials 0
St. Anselm's,
Manchester.
Met Joe Mulligan early this morning & we went in town and
then to the Navy Yard to apply for the Paymasters exams. There
were many ahead of us. So many are applying for the exams that I fear there will be
many disappointed ones and my lack of knowledge in
bookeeping
bookkeeping
etc. makes my chances sure of being rejected.
Walked over town. Was sworn in for Registrar on June 5th.
Had a long talk with Tom Hurley. Had an interview with
C.F. Rich. Met several from the college around town.
Standish Willcox gave me a letter of recommendation for the
Navy exam. Called on Frank Melanson.
Spent
eve
evening
with Joe Mulligan.
Springfield
Y.M.C.A.
Young Men's Christian Association
Home.
Fine
showers
Friday June 1
Mulligan & I went all around town today seeking to find a
hospital corps in which to enlist. We finally were advised to see Dr.
Charles Morgan who is forming a unit to take to
France.
The Boston City Hospital Unit was filled up yesterday.
I attended a meeting of the registrars at Faneuil Hall
tonight. Much confusion reigned and from what I heard I conclude that
their
there
will be much trouble Tuesday at the
registering.
Went down to the meeting of the ambulance corps & gave my name
to Dr. Morgan.
Mulligan & I met Fr. Coppinger on the
car.
Unsettled
Saturday June 2
The poor weather continued today. It rained for a while & then tried to clear.
Business was very good today. The rain storm just before slowed it up however.
The safety razor for which I was getting chances was won by one of my own fellows
Bob Fowler.
Trinity, Home. 6-2
Unsettled
Fine
Sunday June 3
Mass. Met
Dick Power. Talked over the war & draft.
Took Boat for Nantasket.
Had dinner with the O'Donnells & spent the afternoon with
them. Storm was threatening & I feared that my new straw hat would receive a
wetting.
Had a lunch at home & then went in to the Immaculate.
Fr. McGlinchy was very fine. He handled the subject in
masterly fashion.
Beautiful Day
Monday June 4
Our harbor trip could not have
been held on a more beautiful day. With 68 aboard we sailed down to
Peddock's Island where two ball games were held. After much
delay we, hungry as bears, landed at Bass Point and had dinner
at the Relay House.
Some of the fellows had a "glorious" time with the kegs which were on board.
After the dinner we adjourned to the Roller skating pavilion
where a very rough party ensued. Our white overalls were very useful here.
We landed at City Pointabout .
Josepha gave me a beautiful watch chain.
Harbor Trip
Registration Day.
Unsettled weather
rain
Tuesday June 5
Spent all day in the Humphrey School House
registring
registering
the men of military age.
Had a great time noting those who claimed exemption.
Did not return to work after supper but called for Mollie
O'Donnell & we went to the
soireé
soirée
at the college.
Had a very pleasant evening.
The Year books were distributed tonight.
soireé
soirée
Unsettled
fair
Wednesday June 6
Remained at home until this afternoon and then went in town.
Wrote a story for tomorrow's Globe.
Read all evening.
Received a very pretty set of cuff links from Dr & Mrs
O'Keefe this afternoon.
Unsettled
Thursday June 7
Well the great day is here at last. Went in town with father & straightened out
my bank account. Cleared off some bills & went out to the college.
Mt. St. Joseph defeated the college this morning 8-2
Threatening weather spoiled somewhat the exercises this afternoon. Nevertheless the
speeches of Fihelly, Twomey,
Connolly & Quinn were most
impressive & solemn.
Mrs. Cowlin & Nellie gave me a book on
Philosophy which is very good.
The Alumni banquet tonight was the
greatest function ever held at the college. Gen Edwards &
his staff & many military idols were there.
Mt St Joseph 8 -- B.C. 2.
Commencement.
Alumni Banquet.
Fine
Showers
Friday June 8
Went in town & met Mulligan.
Met an old classmate Robert C. Kelley of
Harvard.
Phoned Bob Martin tonight & was informed that had I asked I
could have found a job on his father's yacht which he gave to the government.
Waited for an hour at Doc Murphy's but he did not come.
Today's business was perhaps the biggest the store has ever had. It started off well
in the morning but dropped off considerably during the night.
Went to
Mass.
Weather very
disagreable
disagreeable
. Did some reading this afternoon.
Had a pleasant evening at Frank Limont’s. Very pleasant
party.
Unsettled- showers.
Monday June 11
Went in town to look about for a job by which I might lend my services to the
country.
Had a long talk with Tom Hurley & Dr. F.X.
Mahoney of the Board of Health.
Met Pete McKenna at the Water St office
of the Hospital Corps. Together we walked around the city calling
at the Relief Station, Massachusetts General
Hospital, Boston & Maine Railroad,
First Corps Cadets Armory &
Dr.
Morgan’s office.
I then left Pete & went to see Fr.
Lyons. He was not in. Met Maj. Bogan, 9th Reg.
M.N.S.
Holy Cross, Home.
postponed.
Unsettled.
Tuesday June 12
Felt more like staying in bed this morning.
Met Pete McKenna at the examination office, 42 Water
St. Passed a very rigid physical exam. Signed up to go as a hospital
attendant.
Met Ed Tobin outside the building and he sympathized with
us.
Mulligan & I called to see Fr. Lyons,
but he was not in.
I cleaned house all afternoon, expecting to the O’Donnells.
Our expected friends did not come.
Aunt Kate & Josepha called.
King Constatine of Greece
offered to
abdicate in fear of second war.
Harvard Home (provisional)
cancelled
Did some reading this morning.
Went out to see Boston College & Holy
Cross at Alumni Field. It was a great game. It
was decided in the 9th inning when Holy Cross came back with two
out and put across 3 runs. The boys tried hard in their half & with 2 out started
a rally scoring one run & with two men on bases Joe Dee
flied out in his attempt to drive across a winning run.
Took a walk around Savin Hill tonight to see N.S.
Ray. Did not see him.
Holy Cross, Worcester
Holy Cross, home. 4-5
Remained at home all day, doing odd jobs & reading
Went in to the Immaculate Conception tonight to confession. Met Ed Tobin. Saw
Fr. Lyons.
Turned in early.
The returns on the Liberty
Loan have been a disappointment to date. It is hoped that the loan will be
over subscribed by tomorrow.
Harvard at Soldier’s
Field
cancelled
C
Fine.
Unsettled
Friday June 15
Did not leave the house all day save to do an errand at the
Comer.
Received communion this morning.
Arranged my old scraps & clippings this evening.
Mother & I went to services tonight. Weather
threatening.
Great rush all over the country today to subscribe
for the Liberty Bond
Loans.
Harvard, Soldier’s
Field
cancelled
Unsettled.
Saturday June 16
The Liberty Loan was a
great success. It was over subscribed by many millions.
Business was very good.
Lehigh, Home.
Rain -- Clear.
Sunday June 17
Rained as hard as it possibly could all morning and up until
Mother and I were forced to go out in the worst of the storm
when we went to
Mass.
After dinner Aunt Kate, Josepha,
Bill & Charlie called.
I went to Art’s & had supper. Staying over until tomorrow
morning.
Art & I had a very pleasant evening. Played a few hands of
"penny
ante" & went to bed when we rehearsed some old news.
Beautiful day.
Bunker Hill Day
Monday June 18
Had to get up & go to work.
Small business.
Spent a quiet afternoon at home after leaving Art &
Geo Lonegan at City Square.
Josepha was at the house having stayed all night.
Mother & Joe went to Rose
Munsey’s & I called on Dr. O’Keefe.
Spent a most pleasant evening with the doctor talking about
various subjects. I was surprised to learn that the doctor was a
fluent & well-informed talker on almost any of the big questions of the day.
Leland Stanford Jr., Home
Worked all day at the North Station. Was asked to work all
week and accepted.
Called up Mollie Walsh & made arrangements to visit her
tomorrow night.
Walked out to Western Ave tonight & learned that
Ray had moved from there.
Remarkable the amount of dust that accumulates in the store. As
fast as one dusts there is more.
Business was very good this afternoon. Kean did very well.
The windows were trimmed & helped to keep the day from getting monotonous.
Called to see my friend Mollie Walsh tonight. Had hardly got
seated when a friend Lieut ----- of the Naval Militia called.
Guess Mollie must have "pulled a
foul." Two on the same night looks bad.
However, I enjoyed the evening.
Met Coughlin an old
B.L.S.
Boston Latin School
boy on the car & we rode home together.
Fine - Humid.
Thursday June 21
Again a beautiful day. Rather hot & humid.
Was very tired all day.
Business picked up in the late afternoon, Bob & I being
worked pretty hard.
Strolled over town at . Called into the
recruiting stations of the Medical Corps.
Missed N.S. Ray again today.
Hung my diploma tonight.
Received a formal thanks from Mayor Curley for services on
National Enrollment Day, June 5.
Beautiful Day
Friday June 22
J.M. Sharp brought in his golf sticks today so it looks as
though he is making good use of having me around. He went off after dinner.
After lunch I went out to to Sharp’s home in
Allston on an errand.
Mighty hot this afternoon, although a good breeze was blowing.
Hung some more pictures tonight.
Father had a very close shave when a bolt fell
from the hoist block & barely touched his shoulder.
Received announcement of the engagement of Harriet Robertson
to Robert G. Gibson of Brookline.
Fine & warm
Saturday June 23
Worked at the North Station today.
The war is passing through a very uneventful period. For days there has been nothing
doing on any of the fronts. The Italians and Austrians have recently had some active
work but it did not amount to much.
Business was very good today. Bob had the biggest afternoon at
either store.
Banked some money.
Witnessed an auto accident on Portland
St. Man ran in front of rapidly moving auto. Hit & run over. I
went to Relief Station as witness.
Mr. Sharp has engaged me to work until called for service.
Unsettled - cool.
Sunday June 24
Looked like rain all morning.
Early this morning there was a very heavy fall of rain, accompanied by lightning
& thunder.
Went to
Mass. Met Geo & Marie
Boyle, & Joe Mulligan.
Wrote some letters this afternoon.
Mother & I went to Winthrop to see
Mr. Melanson who is just recovering from a very severe
illness.
The evening was very cool.
Fine -- unsettled
--- clear
Monday June 25
Today is somewhat cooler than the past few days, owing to the change in the weather
yesterday afternoon.
Business was not bright today.
Bob had many reminiscences to tell of yesterday’s reception down
at East Warren.
Went to town tonight & did not see Larry Sweeney. Talked
over things with Tom O’Connor.
Hot.
Cool & breezy at night
Tuesday June 26
Weather was very uncertain. Looked a lot like rain but would then clear off.
Called to see Agnes Bennett tonight.
Hot-Humid
Wednesday June 27
The morning began badly when Mr. Sharp found that there was
$5.00 less in the cash drawer than there should be. It looked as though I am the one
blamed for the loss.
A cinder settled in my eye this afternoon causing me much pain until I had it
removed. Even then the eye pained owing to the presence of the cinder so long.
Went to bed early tonight.
Listened to the band concert on the
common given by the Harvard Band & the
North Reg. Band.
Beautiful Day
Thursday June 28
There was another shortage in the cash register this morning, it was not as great as
yesterday’s for it was but $1.00. It makes me very uncomfortable to have such
mistakes made when I am present for the suspicion hinges on me since I am the only
"green" hand employed.
Went to the recruiting center of the military railway
regiment this afternoon. Could not join without a discharge from
the Medical Corps which would take three weeks and hence too
long to allow me to join the railway unit which goes to camp tomorrow.
The afternoon was very quiet. Billy Murphy dropped in to the
store & I did an errand for him.
Spent a very quiet evening.
Fine -- Rain
Friday June 29
Was very sleepy this morning perhaps due to staying up reading last night.
Business was as dead as a
door nail
doornail
today. The whole week in fact has been very quiet.
Went over town to Champlain’s & got my second order of
pictures this noon time. Listened to some of the recruiting soldiers on
the Common.
Played the piano all evening.
Unsettled.
Saturday June 30
Business was wonderful today. It was the biggest Saturday we ever had.
Bob & I road rode home
together tonight.
Beautiful Day.
Sunday July 1
Went to
Mass.
Was very much discontented today because Mother had not made
arrangements to go away for the day. Johnnie was down
the harbor. Josepha was at the house
over night
overnight
.
Spent the afternoon on the piazzai.e. porch reading
"Tom Brown at Oxford'.
In the evening Aunt Kate & Charlie,
Aunt Rose & Jackie, Nellie
McDonald, Jim & Annie
Moran & Katherine called.
Looked through some old films and pictures which I have collected.
Had a taste of really hot weather today.
Took things as easy as possible & had and a nice
cool stay at home tonight.
Met Dan Harkins on the car & we planned for some farewell
parties
Was very busy today. People going off for the holiday
bought a lot of small apparel.
Worked until tonight.
Beautiful Day
Wednesday July 4
Had to work this morning.
Talked over the phone with Mollie Walsh for a minute. Was
undecided whether to go down to Allerton or to
Natick this afternoon. Decided to go to
Natick.
Was given a cordial reception by my relatives who are proud to have a relation in
the army.
Staid
Stayed
late & was sorry to leave.
Beautiful Day
Thursday July 5
Took the Atlantic Ave train this morning and arrived at the
store somewhat late.
Business was quiet but I found sufficient work to keep me finding the hours
long.
Walked over town and on way happened to think that today is
Father’s
Birth day
Birthday
. If I could have thought of something fitting I would have gotten it for
him. Not thinking of anything, I did not buy.
Went to Joe Harkin’s tonight & we went to confession. On returning to Joe’s,
Charlie Tierney was there & we three went in town to
the Boston Theatre.
After the theatre we walked over
thro
through
the West End & dropped in at
Meardy’s.
Rumor that Draft numbers have been picked.
Had a busy day finishing up my rearrangement of the stock.
On the invitation of Dan Hawkins, I attended a party on
Dakota St, at Mr. Daniel Lynch’s. The
party was a huge success, not being crowded & all being jovial & sociable.
The ability and big heartedness of Charlie Tierney to furnish
the music for the evening was a big factor in the success of the party.
Frank Whalen
rendered
"The Highwayman" in a perfect manner. The
charming Miss Grace Lawton who was Frank’s
partner for the evening was easily the belle of the party.
Received Communion at
Mass this morning.
Beautiful Day
Saturday July 7
Business dull today
Mr. Sharp let me home early tonight.
Was over town to the Hospital Recruiting office & was told
that I would perhaps be called into service within a week.
Beautiful Day
Sunday July 8
Was up early. Went to
Mass.
Called to see Fr. Lyons but did not see him for he will not be
back until latter part of month. Saw Lieut. Jos. O’Hare. Was at
South Armory. Saw Dr. Morgan.
Mother & I went to Nantasket. I left
her at O’Donnell’s & went over to see Mollie
Walsh at Allerton. Met several friends &
walked back to Surfside.
Coming home on the boat at . We met a few friends.
One was an old friend of Art's, Bessie
Cantry, another was Jeremiah O’Donald.
Cool. Fine.
Elks Convention
Monday July 9
Did not mind working today for the air was bracing.
Business dull.
Went in town after supper.
Did not find Nobil Ray.
Wrote a letter to Sullivan.
Met Mrs. Wells nee Catherine Brooks on the car.
Weather rather cool today.
Business was a trifle off color as it has been since the holiday.
Called in at T.D. Lavelle’s & he gave me a letter of
introduction to Dan Coakley, whom I will visit shortly.
Dan Harkins & I went up to the Franklin Park
theatre tonight.
Unsettled- Rain
Wednesday July 11
The rain was held off until this afternoon and then it came. Our supply of umbrellas
was hard hit.
Took out an application for the second R.O.T.C. which will be
held at Fort Meyer, VA.
Called on Joe Harkinsat the old Jack Union
building.
Joe & I went to Whelan’s tonight. Talked over the phone
with Grace Lawton concerning the party for Friday
night.
Unsettled
Thursday July 12
Was very tired all day & was very glad to see evening approach.
During my lunch period I strolled over towards the
common.
Immediately after supper I laid down & awoke about & then went to bed.
Rumor of a revolution in the German Government
Unsettled-fine
Friday July 13
Was up early. Went to
Dr. O'Keefe's
& had a physical exam this morning.
At I went to City Hall
& had Bill Cuddy sign my application papers for the second
camp at Ft. Meyer, Va. Went over to Copley
Sq but the officer there told me to mail the application which I did.
My utter disregard for superstition is evident by my action of doing so much on my
application despite the fact that today is Friday the 13th.
Had a very pleasant party at Grace Lawton's. Saw
Tierney for the first time in his sailor's uniform.
The happiest man in Boston today is Bob Jaycock for he goes on
his vacation tonight & will be gone two weeks.
Business was very slow all day. It came in bursts during the afternoon.
During the evening I was sent over to the So. Station store
in order that the fellow who will take Bob's place might become
acquainted with the stock at the No. Station.
Rumor that the Kaiser has left the throne. Denied
Unsettled - Fine
Sunday July 15
Had a shower when I was going to church.
Went into the Library with Harkins &
took out a book on the German Emperor &
Germany.
Mother & I went out to Aunt Kate's in
No. Cambridge. Met Priscilla's friend
Billie Butts. Had a very enjoyable evening.
Von Bethmann Hollweg the chancellor forced from office &
Georg Michaelis placed in his stead by the Crown
Prince, Hindenburg, & von
Ludendorff.
Fine - Hot
Monday July 16
Was late this morning although I knew Sharp would be on hand
early because of the new man from the So. Station,
Dickytaking Bob's place while
Bob is on his vacation.
Too hot to do much work
Met Harkins on the car coming from work and I met him this
evening & walked around for a while.
Went to McEachern's wake. McEachern was
killed by the overturning of an automobile Saturday
night.
Harkins, Whalen, & I had a long talk at
the fountain.
Center Party
Centre Party
- Catholic- asserting its advocacy of peace.
Fine- occasional showers
Tuesday July 17
Although dull at times the business of today was fairly good.
Mr. Sharp was away, having gone to Gloversville
N.Y.
New York
.
I went to the Common & listened to Private
Macdonald- Buck's brother.
Made arrangements over phone with Katie Murphy to have some of
the boys out to Natick
Sunday.
Did a lot of writing tonight.
Reports that the U.S. vessels have sunk 4 submarines.
Germany still shaken by cries for peace.
Unsettled- clear
Wednesday July 18
Business was good today
This evening I called on Agnes Bennett & had a very pleasant
evening. Mrs. Bennett was in town.
Unsettled- fair
Thursday July 19
Dull business today.
Joe Harkins & I went in town to the Gordon's
Olympia. The show was good. After the show we took a walk through the
Back Bay & had a lunch at the Automat on
Huntington Ave.
Beautiful Day. Draft Drawn
Hot.
Friday July 20
The weather was so hot that cooking became dreary.
Mr. Sharp was back on the job early this morning after his trip
up to Gloversville.
The numbers of the drafted men were drawn today. The first number was drawn by
Sec
Secretary
Baker of the War department and was no.
258. Twenty-five fellows in Boston were drawn with that number.
Jack Fleming dropped into the store to see me.
Met Eddie O'Brien, a former coworker, at the
Moorland.
Charlie Tierney, Joe Harkins, and I went in
to Keith's tonight.
Business was not very good until late today, & then we had a very big day. At
closing time we had 5¢ short of $275 & we remained open until a fellow happened
along & bought a stick pin.
Went to
Mass &
found the heat terrific.
Joe Harkins called and we both left for
Natick. Frank Whelan did not show up.
Joe & I had supper at Katie's &
went to the train to meet Tierney.
Joe & I visited Uncle Ed's while
Charlie was eating. We went back to
Katie's & met Lorna Doon &
Josephine Buckley. Later Marie &
Marguerite Brennan came over & we had a pleasant
evening.
It was sad to part Joe from Marguerite and
Charlie from Marie.
Hot - cool.
Monday July 23
Today promised to be a scorcher for at it was
much hotter than it was at the same hour yesterday. The wind shifted however and the
heat was blown away.
Went over to City Point & met Maurice
Dullea and Joe Keenan. Both have escaped the early
drafts and will enter the Jesuit House & the
Sem
Seminary
respectively. Met Bill Kerigan & saw several
friends.
Unsettled -shower - clear
Tuesday July 24
Business was very good today. During the afternoon I put across some good big sales
and do not doubt but that I had a higher average than Keene
had.
Saw the account of the death of Frank Phelan's father in the
paper this morning. Went over to the wake after spending some time with Joe
Harkins. Met Dorothy O'Connor & her folks at
Phelan's.
Walked home with Leo Daly.
Unsettled- fine
Wednesday July 25
Mr. Sharp returned this afternoon. His daughter is in a hospital
at Newport and will be there for some time.
Business was very dull today.
Called on Miss Bennett tonight.
An American submarine was blown up, according to a
report received this afternoon.
Business was dull all day until late this afternoon.
Joe Harkins & I went over to see the Roche
girls in
So.
South
Boston. The talented Helen entertained
us very ably until Charlie Tierney &
Irene arrived.
Very humid- Heavy shower. -cool
Friday July 27
Humidity almost unbearable. Heat intense. During the afternoon a very heavy
thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall & wind, helped to cool the
atmosphere.
Business was good
Mr. Sharp is still away.
Spent the evening at home. First evening at home for some time. Looked up my serial
draft number 1445 and found that my number was the 1200th chosen.
Beautiful Day.
Saturday July 28
The rain of yesterday surely cleared the atmosphere for it was very bracing &
invigorating this morning.
Although busy today we did not equal last Saturday's business.
Met Joe Harkinson the car coming home.
Beautiful Day
Sunday July 29
Went to
Mass. Met
Josepha near the Church & we both attended the Mass.
Had breakfast & Mother, Josepha and
I went up to Haverhill on the car arriving at .
Spent afternoon with the Monaghans. During the afternoon
John Creed & a fellow named Shea,
both from the college, called to see me.
We left on the train. Arriving in
Boston, Mother &
Joe went to Cambridge while I went
over to a farewell party at
Maurice
Cullea's
. Maurice leaves for
St. Andrew's tomorrow to begin his studies with the
Jesuits.
Hottest day of the year. 98 [*degree]
Monday July 30
Heat was terrific all day. Hottest day for some few years. Business was good.
Keane was dressing the windows all afternoon.
It was so hot that I did not eat any lunch, instead sat in the Waiting
Room of the station.
Bob did not arrive back until almost six tonight. He looked
well after his 2 weeks vacation. Took a good cool bath tonight. Straightened out
my room.
This morning was very hot but in the afternoon the wind shifted to the East and
inside an hour the temperature fell almost 10 [*degree].
Business was good today.
This evening Joe Harkins & I went over to City
Point and took a dip in the briny. The water was so chilly that I
was
nummed
numbed
.
Hot & Humid
Hottest yet
Wednesday Aug 1
After a very sleepless & restless night owing to the heat I awoke to find no
difference in the temperature of the morning
Today was the worst day this year which means the worst day in a few years
Business was very good all day. The perspiration forced the public to buy more
soft collars & handkerchiefs.
At dinner time I went over to the
Army
Headquarters & had a talk with Capt. Begg
& he told me that I would be called within 10 days.
Spent a quiet evening reading
Over two hundred have died from heat prostration since the hot spell started. It is country wide.
Last night was much better than the night before, but this morning was much hotter.
At
today a thermometer on Canal St.,
registered 101 [*degree].
So heavy has been the drive on handkerchiefs that we are completely out of the two
cheaper grades.
Mr Sharp has not reached the crisis yet.
Spent another quiet evening.
The
I.W.W.
Industrial Workers of the World
has caused much trouble throughout the middle west. One of
the leaders was lead off & hung by a gang.
The hot spell has moderated.
The weather today was ideal.
Despite the fact that the hot weather of the past few days was instrumental in
bringing our business to a record yet we were all glad to see the unbearable weather
go.
The much expected word from the girls concerning the visit to
Nantasket which Tierney,
Harkins and I have planned arrived today. We are
expected.
Joe Harkins & I went in to the
Boston
Theater
Theatre
tonight. The show was mediocre but the picture "The
Trail of the
Shaddow
Shadow
" in which Emmy
Whehlen
Whelen
starred was the redeeming feature.
Beautiful day.
Sunday Aug 5
Went to early mass.
Went in to see Fr. Lyons & after waiting for 1½ hours to see
him I gave up in disgust & went home.
Harkins & I met Tierney at
Rowes Wharf & we proceeded to
Nantasket where we had supper at the hotel & spent the
evening with the Brennan girls & Mollie
O'Donnell.
Received word from the Army headquarters to
report to Fort Ethan Allen, Vt.
Mother came in with the notice & I at once quit my job.
A submarine rammed the Nantasket steamer
Mayflower in a fog late this afternoon.
Went to early mass.
Harkins & I plotted to make a little party at
Brennans tomorrow night. Got Tierney on
the phone.
Joe & I went over to the old
Seck building. Did some phoning hoping to get in
touch with someone to call on tonight. Did not
succeeed
succeed
.
Spent the evening with Joe.
Did not go to work this morning for the simple reason that I have no work now.
Went in town visited the Haberdasher & had lunch with
Keen
.
Bought a Cedar Bag & did some looking around through the stores.
Harkins, Tierney, & I went down to
Nantasket & spent the evening with the
Brennans.
We took the 11·19 train & arrived home very
late.
Mother & I went in town and did some shopping this A.M.
Bought some articles at Jordan's. Called to see Mrs
Cowlin. Went to the State House. Bought a wrist
watch.
Met Miss Donovan & Miss Coakley, two
old friends of Mothers.
Joe Harkins & I went to
Maurice Flynn's & met some friends.
Went to confession & took a walk.
Went in town this morning to do some shopping. Called into the
Haberdasher & had lunch with Bob.
Walked over town with him & went into the Globe. Bo Got a new pair of shoes from
Sherman in return for the ones which were defective. Dropped in
on Art & said goodbye.
Tried to straighten out my personal property at home.
During the evening Mrs. Fleming &
Mildred called. Also Aunt Kate,
Gail,
Josepha & some friends. I would rather have had a quiet
evening.
Mrs. Harkins sent me a box of candy.
Nellie McDonald also brought a box
of candy.
Was up late getting my things ready.
Went to communion with Mother
at .
Beautiful Day.
Left Home.
Thursday Aug 16
Was up early and did some picking up for my journey.
Josepha, Mother & Father were at the tram to bid me farewell.
Mrs. Fleming, Miss Gleason and
Sara were also there.
I never saw Mother & Father so depressed before. Try as I would I could not restrain them
from giving vent to their feelings.
The trip as far as Bellows Falls was tiresome for the stations
were close and we stopped at each one. After the Falls the
stations were farther but we managed to touch at each one.
Arriving at Burlington about ½ hour late I met four other
fellows & had supper with them at a restaurant. They were
Stewart of Conn.;
Moody of Mass;
Pasquel of Boston &
Basset of Mass.
We were assigned to one of the barracks & were given mess kits & cots which
we pitched in the hallway.
Beautiful Day.
showers.
Friday Aug 17
Physical exam this morning.
After a very tiresome night during which I was kept awake by the cold, the
uncomfortably hard cot & being without blankets I got up early & rather
tired. My first breakfast in military camp consisted of corn flakes, scrambled eggs,
baked potato, coffee & bread (dry—no butter on the military mess table)
In this morning's drill I was an instructor over a squad of rookies, having
volunteered my services when asked.
We had a very short drill this afternoon because the
usual
showe
shower
passed over. We then adjourned to the barracks where the Capt gave us a
talk on personal hygiene. Afterwards the
"Articles of War" were read to us.
A hike for over an hour completed our drilling &
returning we lined up for Retreat, which is a very
impressive ceremony.
Wrote some cards at the
Y.M.C.A
Young Men's Christian Association
tonight.
Fine weather.
Saturday Aug 18
Would have liked to stay in bed but "I am in the Army Now." So I got up. The morning
mist was slow in clearing away.
We had the most "punctilious ceremony" of the week this morning in the Inspection." Following this we were off for the day until
Retreat at .
Saw Patsy McKenna this morning.
O'Connor & I walked over & looked him up. We found
Patsy shaving himself. After relating his adventures
following graduation
Following dinner O'Connor and I walked over & met
Pete at the
Y.M.C.A.
Young Men's Christian Association
tent and did some writing.
In the evening Friel, O'Connor and I went
over to the
Y.M.C
Young Men's Christian Association
K. of C.
Knights of Columbus
& did some writing.
Weather unsettled
Cleared.—Showers
Sunday Aug 19
Being the Sabbath we were allowed an hour's extra
sleep this morning.
Short am inspection was held at , after which I got ready for church at . Walked over with Bill Saunders and two young
fellows from Cambridge who have arrived recently.
Mass was celebrated in the
K. of C.
Knights of Columbus
Building by a French priest. Several of the boys who thronged
the building, received communion.
We had nothing else to do until Retreat tonight
Walter & I spent the evening together visiting the
Y.M.C.A
Young Men's Christian Association
& the Riding Hall where moving
pictures were held.
During the afternoon I wrote letters to Fr. Coppinger,
Fr. Fox, Marguerite Brennan &
Maurice Cullea. All were long & I was somewhat
fatigued.
Beautiful day.
Monday Aug 20
Am on fatigue today which consists of sweeping all the
floors, stairways, piazza & walk. While doing this I was enrolled with those
desiring to become instructors. From the large number of applicants I was among the
11 selected. However, being on fatigue I could not leave the barracks & hence
lost a chance to exhibit my skill. Still I was lucky to see the mistakes of the
others & to profit by them
During the afternoon drill I again sat & watched
the fellows drill. Following the drill we had a lecture on the organization of the
various hospital sections. The roll was called and the men divided into units I &
Jim Friel were
assinged
assigned
to Unit P. Many surprises were uncovered for we are losing Capt
Smith, Sergts Ewing &
Yakarani. Philbrook becoming top
sergt.
The bunch I arrived with were not detailed to "P" so we had a
farewell party tonight. Rather rough
Cloudy & damp.
Tuesday Aug 21
Slept under Stewarts blanket tonight between
him & Saunders & almost perished
with the cold.
There was a distribution of shoes to the boys today & I tried to crowd in for a
pair though I was not measured. The line was stopped before it came to me so I did
not receive shoes.
A major gave all the medical corps men a lecture this
morning outside the riding hall on personal hygiene & camp
sanitation.
Read over the Manual for Sanitary Troops before dinner.
Our new captain assumed his duties this afternoon after the men in the barracks had
been divided & 130 sent to tents. The fellows I arrived with have gone.
In the afternoon drill I was instructor of Detachment
7. Gave the fellows a stiff work. Orders came forbidding sanitary men to leave the
camp & to report for roll at & This caused much excitement
for the fellows will not be able to go to Burlington at night
with safety.
Borrowed a coat from Pete.
Fine
Blankets issued tonight.
Wednesday Aug 22
Our regular program of periods for the day was gone through for the first time
today.
Following the first drill period Lieut.
Metcalf lectured on the care of a patient in making beds & in
shifting from 1 bed to another. Lieut. Metcalf is a young fellow
recently returned from the battle front. We were much disappointed with the lecturer
for he failed to interest us.
Following our second drill
Bill Ewing gave the instructors a drill in which detachment
front movements were practiced at length.
Was late in getting to the afternoon lecture & the
Lieut. would not admit us.
Walked over to Petes tent this evening. Met a fellow named
Delay from Gardner who knows some
friends I know. He is now attached to my detachment.
Tonight as instructor I had to make a report at &
that the fellows were in.
Fine.
Underwear given out. Received my shoes.
Thursday Aug 23
First morning that I felt sleepy due perhaps to having blankets last night.
There has been a general unrest amongst the fellows, bordering on suspicion because
of the selection of certain fellows as
sargeants
sergeants
. It seems that pharmacists have been given the ranking of
sargeants
sergeants
, despite the fact that they have not had previous military training. I have
my eyes open & will grab the first opportunity to get ahead.
Did not go on the hike this morning & introduced some rookies to the elements of
the school of the soldier.
In the afternoon drill I combined my detachment with
another & had a good snappy drill.
Later I had a talk with the instructor and the captain regarding the method employed
in drilling the fellows. Some instructors giving their fellows too much to be
assimilated.
Received word from Tom O'Connor to write a story for the
Globe.
Showers
fine.
Friday Aug 24
Owing to a very heavy rainstorm this morning we did not have our lecture and lost out
on our 2 hour drill. The storm cleared away by the afternoon.
Capt Moore gave us a talk on the organization of the hospital
& ambulance units. Later we were given a quiz on the talk by one of the
sargeants
sergeants
who knew about as much about the subject as we did, which was nil.
My detachment was so broken up by cripples & men on duty that I had to add them
to other detachments, the commanders of which split up with me in instructing the
men. Moletch the 1
st
sarg.
serg.
stuck Estes & me on a
movement.
For some reason or other we had fish at dinner & supper today. Was wondering if
the capt. is a Catholic.
Received a bundle from mother & a letter.
Spent the da
eve.
evening
with Frank Lamphier.
Inspection this morning.
Nothing to do all day. Jim Friel & I went over to the tents
to see the boys. On the way Jim dropped in on a crap game &
incidently
incidentally
dropped $6.75.
All candidates for instructors jobs were given a try out by Capt.
Moore for over an hour this afternoon. Several "unknowns" gave a good
account of themselves.
Did some washing & took a nap this P.M.
Jim & I went to confession
at St. Michaels tonight.
C
Beautiful day.
Sunday Aug 26
Felt very tired & did not care to get up this morning because of the sleep lost
on account of cold last night.
Friel & I went over W
Burlington this morning & received communion. We "bummed" our way over. Had breakfast at "St Paul
St House," & enjoyed the meal very much. We walked about &
finally settled on the heights south of Winooski where we read
the "American." Our trip home was most interesting for we walked
through the
byeways
byways
& finally wound up in the woods behind the N.S. camp.
During the afternoon I picked up a suit of
kahki
khaki
to wear tonight when I go over to see some friends of Charlie
Cameron's with Charlie.
Spent a very quiet afternoon. Just before all
were assembled outside & all new platoon leaders
appointed. I still retain command, but have new fellows. There was a big mix up when
I was ready to go out, due to the moving of cots etc. I had a pleasant
eve
evening
. Returned at Taps.
Beautiful Day.
Monday Aug 27
Our new assignments went into effect this morning. The most of my detachment being on
detail I was forced to do very elementary work.
Our lecture this morning was on symptoms & was
very interesting.
During the long drill period the fellows went on a
hike & we instructors were given a drill by Capt. Moore.
Company drill & parade was practiced this afternoon. The quiz this P.M was another joke.
I wonder that such
ineficiency
inefficiency
should be found in the army training quarters in war time.
Received letters from Dr. O'Keefe & Dan
Harkins.
Wrote a letter to Fr. Lyons in Pete McKenna's tent tonight.
Fatigue
Rain
Cleared.
Inspection
measu
Thursday Aug 30
My detachment was on detail duty today and did not
drill. The rain which was incessant all morning necessitated the keeping of the
fellows indoors, & in the course of the morning 4 lectures were given by Lieuts
Metcalf & —— & also by the 1[*degree]
sergent
sergeant
. The first lecture & demonstration in litter drill was given. Sorry we
had to miss all the good times.
After the first lecture this afternoon, there was a physical
inspection which lasted all afternoon. A few of the fellows were passed
up.
30 fellows were picked out this afternoon by Capt. Moore. It is
not known where they are going. It is
thot
thought
that they are going to Ayer. Some think they are
going to Maryland or New Jersey.
Jim Friel is one of the fellows to go. Two from my detachment
going.
Helped some of the fellows to get into their uniforms.
Was up until helping the office force to put out
the payroll.
Fine.
Muster in.
Cool.
Friday Aug 31
Was rather tired today after losing my sleep last night. The nights are getting
gradually cooler & the so called & well known army blankets are not up to the
standard when one needs a little protection from cold.
In drill this morning I had a new crowd of fellows who did very well.
Metcalf gave a very instructive lecture on the blood, digestive
system, respiratory system & the urinary system.
Misfit clothing was changed this morning. I took a pair of 6D shoes & they seem
too large.
The afternoon was broken up by mustering in. All were lined up in alphabetical order
& signed the roll.
It was finally reported on authority that the fellows selected would go to
Ayer. Our "popular" 1[*degree] Sergt is going
to
too
At retreat tonight about 15 of the fellows who were
innoculated
inoculated
this morning fainted.
Innoculation
Inoculation
Rain
Saturday Sept 1
After the weekly inspection this morning we lined up & went to the hospital for
our
innoculation
inoculation
anti typhoid. Several of the fellows are expecting to be sick, because of
what happened at retreat yesterday.
Did not venture far from the barracks all days.
Tonight several of the fellows were very sick. One fellow was picked up outside the
next barracks & taken to the hospital.
P
Coupal & I went to confession & communion at
St. Michaels without going to mass.
Had
f a
sandwich & went to mass at the
K. of C.
Knights of Columbus
Did some writing at the
K. of C.
Knights of Columbus
Fr. Stanton, S.J., opened a 3 days mission for the soldiers at the
K. of C.
Knights of Columbus
building.
Beautiful Day
Labor Day.
/x
Monday Sept 3
Through a mistake we were up an hour earlier this morning than we should have
been.
Trials were held for the meet which will be held on the Play Parade-ground.
I am on the relay team which was beaten badly owing to some mistakes in handing the
handkerchief.
Some of the events were very closely contested. Co. M came out
second with 16 points.
Attended the second night of the mission tonight.
During the drill today Capt. Moore gave me command of the
company during company drill. Later,
Geo
George
Hubbard had the company. This afternoon I was given a few
pointers by the captain & sent out to instruct.
The mission closed tonight with a stirring
speach
speech
by Fr. Stanton. All the fellows must have left the
Hall proud that they were enlisted men in the U.S. Army, and proud
of the fact that they were Catholics.
Fatigue.
Fine.
Wednesday Sept 5
On fatigue today.
Early this morning I went over to Burlington with a gang to
bring supplies from the freight yard. Was in the town all morning owing to a blunder.
Had my watch crystal fixed.
Dinner was a picked up affair because we arrived back late. No sooner did we have
dinner than there was another mule team waiting to go over to
Burlington & get a load of potatoes.
Delay & Dionne went over with me. We
left at & got back at .
Walked over to see Pete McKenna who
has not been feeling well.
Rain — clear.
Thursday Sept 6
Owing to the rain this morning there was no drill. We had a very good lecture by a
captain who was formerly with the Marines & has had wide
experience throughout the world, having been on Mr. Roosevelts
African tour.
I was given orders that if it should clear up I would have to take a crew over to
Burlington & get some potatoes. By this I missed the
lecture & drills of the afternoon. My crew was supplied by the commissary & I
had two mule teams. The job was done quickly.
The famous
Orpheus Quartet was
at the Green
Y.M.C.A
Young Men's Christian Association
tonight. Was somewhat disappointed,
altho
although
the singers were very clever.
Jack Delay met a friend of mine in
Burlington today
Drill periods this morning were run together. Was appointed an instructor by
Capt. Moore
During the morning Capt. Moore told me that I would be the first
duty sergeant beginning Monday morning. Rumored that
some of the fellows were to be shipped down to the tents.
Curren, the other
warrented
warranted
sergeant in the office is going to the tents also.
Clothing was given out this afternoon.
Phoned over to Gilroys tonight. Did some visiting to the
tents.
Fine
Inoculation
Vaccination.
Saturday Sept 8
After inspection we were inoculated and vaccinated.
Did some washing.
Went over town with Delay & Earle to
get some potatoes.
Was very sick getting hom on the way back.
A fever forced me to remain on my cot & I did not go down to supper.
My temperature kept rising & by nightfall I was in the throes of fever.
Some of the fellows made it very comfortable for me. Coupal
tucked me in between the blankets. Delay
bought
brought
me some cold milk. Grogan the cook stewed some
tomatoes.
Fatigue
Fine
— Rain
Sunday Sept 9
Was on fatigue this morning. Rushed the work in order to get to
mass.
Read up Regulations for Sanitary Troops.
Dinner today was very good. Tender Roast Pork, Peas & Mashed potatoes. The
chocolate pudding & cocoa spoiled the dinner however.
Rain fell during the afternoon & evening.
Did some cleaning this afternoon. Jack Delay & I called upon
Irene Gilroy this
eve
evening
. Bill Hayes & Helen Gilroy,
Bob Paisley &
Margerat were there.
Met
Cammeron
Cameron
on the car.
Cold — Bleak.
Monday Sept 10
This was perhaps the coldest morning since we arrived
here. The expected change of men to the tents did not take place this
morning.
We had a good company drill followed by a short snappy detachment drill for a few
minutes. During the later drill period we had a snappy detachment drill during which
I lead the first detachment.
The officer did not show up for the lecture at
so Abie gave us a
very clever talk on personal
hygeine
hygiene
etc.
An order for gas masks was heard in our barracks after the meal of beans which was
handed out at dinner.
First drill in carrying patients was given this afternoon.
Capt Moore started his class for non-coms tonight. Several
important questions were thrashed out.
Fine. cold.
Tuesday Sept 11
The cold of yesterday was somewhat relieved, but still
it was too cold for this time of the year.
Fine
Pay Day
short Am
Friday Sept 14
The big event of the day to us was our pay but to the nation at large this is a day
of great signification for it is the birthday of the
flag. Twenty-one salutes this morning at Reveille was the salute paid the
flag.
Some of the fellows were caught by not being around at the time Sergt
Johnson called for a drill after the pay.
At we had a short am inspection.
Jack Delay and I went over to the Vermont
Hotel and had supper tonight. Following the supper we went to a party
of at the Champlain Yacht
Club.
Inoculation.
Fine.
Saturday Sept 15
At this morning I received my third triple
"noc"
inoculation
Did "light" work today. Wrote some letters and at I
took sick with a slight fever and pain in my back.
The fellows helped me to my supper and Roy Coupal read the
newspaper to me.
Was unable to get up.
Remained in bed until Dressed and took a walk
with Coupal.
Discovered that someone had taken a ten dollar bill from my purse while I was sick.
Can not suspect anybody in particular.
Ed Lee, Coupal and I went over to the
K – C
Knights of Columbus
building to confirmation by
Bishop Rice. Took a walk around the reservation on the way
back.
During the morning the fellows made a collection and Sergt.
Johnson presented me with a ten dollar bill. The gift was
alltogether
altogether
something I had not thought of.
Rumor of an endurance hike for tomorrow.
We had our regular morning drills and lectures although we were to have the hike this
afternoon.
Lined up at and after getting our position in
line on the Parade Ground, we set off at . Walked over through Essex
Junct.
Junction
and took the road South. Ascended a hill and came down into
the valley by way of a sandy to dusty road. For about three miles we plodded through
dust so thick that one could hardly see five men ahead.
After arriving at the barracks we all rushed for the showers.
On the road back in the valley we saw a crippled imbecile.
Clear — Hot.
Wednesday Sept 19
Lucky our hike of yesterday was not held today. The heat was certainly
to
too
much for a hike.
The captain was not feeling well today,
niether
neither
was Sergeant Johnson, due perhaps to the hike.
Had charge of the company & platoon drill today.
Spent the evening in the sergeants' room where I learned
considerable about bandaging.
Cloudy — Showers clear
Thursday Sept 20
Lieut Norris had the company drill this morning.
Capt Stillings gave us a very funny talk this morning on some of
his trips in the tropics, in connection with his lecture on taking temperatures,
respiration etc.
During the two hour
quizz
quiz
which was to precede our short hike, a shower set in. The shower cleared by
& I took the company on a little hike.
Returning I dropped in at the refreshment booth & collected
commish
commission
for the trade I brought.
No school tonight.
Did some much needed washing.
About 300 medical men left camp tonight for Fort Ontario. Much
speculation as to destination.
OD shirts tonight
Unsettled — clear
Friday Sept 21
Lieut. Norris again had charge of the company drill this
morning. Owing to the full company drill of the 2nd Cavalry we were compelled to drill on the rough field in
front of the barracks.
Little drill was held during the first afternoon period.
Suspecting a fellow I hid in a closet to discover who has been making the thefts
about the barracks. After an hours'
vigilence
vigilance
I gave up the job. Will however continue on the lookout.
Took a hike to Winooski, the round trip taking 1 hr. 15
mn
Moved down to the sergeants quarters tonight. Did not like to leave the fellows but I
must not let my sentiment in
anyway
any way
hinder my advancement when an opportunity is
offerred
offered
.
Cloudy — Clear -- Chilly
Saturday Sept 22
Despite the fact that the night was chilly I managed to get up just after
Sergt. Johnson this morning. Calisthenics were very
snappy.
Had to make the inspection of quarters with the captain taking
note of what he found necessary to comment upon.
Had a very rugged game of football for two hours this
morning afternoon.
Did some writing & helped Sergt Johnson make out service
records tonight.
There was some excitement this morning getting the eight fellows who were going to
Columbia Hospital, ready. They however did not go until
tonight.
My throat was so bad this morning that I reported for sick call. At the hospital the
case was reported as pharyngitis & a
dobell
Dobell
gargle prescribed.
Went to
mass
with Ed. Lee & Gene Curren.
Dropped in to the 18th Cavalry
Had some snapshots taken around the barracks with the fellows who are going away.
Watched two poorly played football games.
Did some writing tonight.
We began a systematic study of anatomy under Lieut Norris this
morning. An old friend "Bones" was the subject. Two good solid periods gave us a fair
knowledge of the bones of the body.
At I took a detachment of the fellows over to
Essex
Jct
Junction
to send their civilian bags & clothes home. Before going
I was told by the capt. that a number of us were going to
Ft. Wood,
N.Y.
New York
to join an aviation corps. I & six others were to go as
non-coms.
When we returned to the Post there had been a change and only
warrented
warranted
non-coms could go. I now have to go as a private.
I was up late helping to make out efficiency reports etc.
Everybody on mettle this morning. Our drill at was
the last under Capt. Moore and all drilled well.
A lecture in the room by Lieut Norris on muscles completed our
course at Ethan Allen.
The rest of the day I was busy for besides my own
personnell
personal
property I had to help on the service records and other things to necessary to get the men transferred to
Ft. Wood.
After turning in my property at the D.M's I made a collection to get the
captain a present. Collected $15. Went to town & bought a cigarette case & had $5 to spare. Had supper in town.
At the Capt. bade us farewell
and then Johnson presented the case. After getting our mess for
the morning We boarded the train shortly after and
it was about before an engine backed in to
us.
Dionne, Lamphier & I bunked in the
seat.
Gloomy morning
fine P.M.
Wednesday Sept 26
Was up early, and found that we were still in Vermont.
Couldn't imagine anything worse. Had breakfast sitting on the top of a seat.
After a much needed wash I settled myself for a spell at reading.
At Springfield we changed cars getting into a steel car. The
run from Springfield to N.Y was full of
excitement all the way we were received cordially. We parted with the fellows going
to Camp Mills at New Haven.
Arriving in N.Y we took a train to the
Battery. From the Battery after a very light
lunch & telephoning, we took the boat for
the Statue of Liberty or Bedloe's
Island. Arriving at the island we were informed that we were not
wanted. Took the boat back. Met a young lady on
the boat.
At the Battery we took a train to
Penn Sta
Pennsylvania Station
& then took the
L.I.R.R
Long Island Railroad
to Mineola where we were told to report
for
to the Aviation Field. After hanging
around Mineola all night we were carried to the field in a
truck. Slept in a rough shack.
Beautiful Day.
Thursday Sept 27
We were allowed to sleep late this morning and all took advantage of the opportunity.
Breakfast was served in the Post Hospital and we were so
astonished that we could hardly believe that we were awake for the food was better
than any I had ever eaten at the Fort.
While shaving I was continually looking around at the
aeroplaines
aeroplanes
which were flying overhead.
The early forenoon was spent cleaning up around the
Hospital.
We drew our cots,
matress
mattress
& pillow this morning & moved into one of the new barracks. Life
from now until we leave will be one grand sweet song.
After a little fatigue work in the afternoon I did some washing.
Spent the evening at the
Y.M.C.A
Young Men's Christian Association
letter writing.
It felt good to get on top of a
matress
mattress
in a comfortable room once more.
A soldier killed in a motorcycle accident.
Following inspection I prinked myself up for my call of the afternoon.
Campbell and I went over town. I went down town & did not
find my friend at home. Visited the Aquarium.
Went up town to Nohilly's. Found Nora &
Frank home. John had to go to work
early. Mary and a friend gave me a pleasant evening.
My eye was sore again this morning. Had some foreign body removed & had the eye
washed.
Was so tired that I went to bed and slept for four hours losing mass and dinner.
Aroused myself at and at about 15 of us went on an outing to
Searingtown. We attended services at an Episcopal church and had a fine feed after it.
Following, we attended patriotic services at
another church.
Drill this morning.
Started some letter writing which was continued into the afternoon & evening
while I was on duty as an orderly in the hospital.
I surprised myself with the facility & speed with which I turned out letter after
letter.
Turned in early.
Fine Day.
Pay.
Tuesday Oct 2
Was late for first table this morning and had to wait for the second.
Did some more writing this morning.
Spent the afternoon waiting to see the captain.
Exchanged my old overcoat & left the new one to be altered.
Curren asked me to go over to Jamaica
& meet some of his friends tonight so immediately after supper which was served
early we went over & after some peculiar incidents we met his two friends and
went to the show.
Came home on the last train.
Had a good little drill this morning under Sergt. Powen & I
learned a lot.
Our lectures under Lieut Blackburn are rather hard to get
prepared.
On duty this mo afternoon, as telephone orderly.
Did some writing.
Read in the office until late.
Was on duty this morning.
Lieut. Blackburn has been giving us a lot of reading matter
& we are
away
a way
behind what we should have.
Had intended to stay at home tonight but Gene Curran asked me to
go in town.
We walked over to Mineola & took an electric car to
Jamaica. Took the train from Jamaica
to
N.Y.
New York
Walked up Broadway to
Nora's. Spent the evening & left in time to make the
. Walked to the field from the station.
Sent telegram this afternoon telling mother that I will be home
Saturday night.
Had a very fine practice in practical field work this morning. Fellows are sent out
with supposed injuries & we had to dress & aid them on the field.
Following this work we had a drill in loading an ambulance.
The afternoon lecture was on the ambulatory system.
My overcoat was finished by the tailor tonight.
The weekly Friday night entertainment took place at
the
Y.M.C.A.
Young Men's Christian Association
tonight. A very heavy rainstorm
prevented us from leaving immediately after the refreshments were served.
Was all spick & span for inspection, also in expectation of my trip home. At
inspection my name was read out for duty on the morrow. Sargt.
McDermott would not allow me to go until
Liut Curran spoke to him. It was before I started to get ready. The fellows took
the. Leaving the post at
Constable & I caught an auto going to New
York and arrived at. Just made
the time train.
Met the fellows on the train. Had a very fascinating trip, despite the fact that we
were over ½ hour late.
Me & Frank Driscoll & Leo Daley on
Summer St. after dropping in at the
Haberdasher. Did some shopping and went in to the
Globe. Did not see
Tom O’ Connor. Met & Charlie
Tierney & Joe Harkins. We walked around
town.
Arrived home and was surprised to find the folks looking so well. Was up late
talking of my experiences.
6
Fine - chilly
Sunday Oct 7
Had a bath before going to
Mass. Met Joe Harkins at Mass.
Went to confession & communion before the
Mass. The Mass was held
up while Fr. McMerriman gave me communion.
It was a very pleasant and a very welcome meal when we all sat down to
breakfast.
Called on Aunt Kate and did some telephoning.
Had dinner & then Joe Harkins & I went to
O’Donnell’s & Dr. O’Keefe’s. Had
supper with the Dr.
When I reached home there was a crowd waiting for me. Had a pleasant evening.
Mother, father,
Johnnie, Josepha, Josie
Kyte, Arthur, Joe Harkins,
Lena,
S---
- & Jamie Monahan &
Frank Melamon were at the station.
Had a rough night’s sleep.
Eat candy and read on the way into New York. Arrived an hour
late at.
Had breakfast at Coddington’s[?] and did some shopping around
town. Took the train for
Mineola & reported before dinner.
The afternoon was quiet & I did some writing.
Went over to Camp Mills to see Ed. Daly
and Dick Allen who are lieutenants in the 69th
N.S.
now the 165th U.S.
Inf.
Infantry
Met both & spent the evening with Ed.
Daly.
Returning I met a laborer, who entered the field with me and later, I understand,
caused some excitement in the camp.
Reveille is very early these mornings for we have roll call at.
Despite the rain this morning we had our infantry, sanitary and litter drills.
Moved into other quarters this morning, those remaining in the former quarters will
be attached to the hospital. We in the new quarter will be the
members of the Medical Corps to get the first crack at overseas
service.
Another quiet afternoon. Our new Lieut. has not yet appeared. Did some reading from
“My Past" by Marie Larish.
Helped Ray Austin in his ward. Later he
showed me a few tricks in the operating room. At the end of which I tried an
experiment with chloroform.
Having lights in our new quarter we are able to enjoy ourselves by reading and
writing.
A bundle which Mother sent last Tuesday/ arrived tonight.
FineCloudy & Cold
Wednesday Oct 10
Reveille at this
morn
---Hill, Sgt. had the
whole outfit put under arrest tonight.
Sgt. Hill must have taken an overdose of medicine for his cold.
Despite the fact that he wanted to ruin us all in – which would have packed the guard
house – only four were taken.
Fine Day. Columbus
Rain Storm
Day
Friday Oct 12
The four fellows who were arrested were a funny sight as they came over to eat &
wash up under guard. They were released at
News that the men on the list for overseas duty would not be given panic for word of
possible overseas duty was expected at anytime, prevented some of the boys from going
away.
Decided to go over to
N.Y.
New York
& say good bye to those there.
Weather was threatening when I left & when I reached
Mineola. Expecting to get a machine to drive me over to
N.Y.
New York
A very heavy rain storm came
up. The station at
N.Y.
New York
was packed.
Had my picture taken to send home. From the samples, the pictures will be good.
Had supper at Nora’s & spent a pleasant evening.
Maggie Kane was there. Her
Maggie Kane'sbrother is near death.
Rain cleared off & night was fine.
Fine
N.Y.
New York
again
Autoride to
N.Y.
New York
Keith Colonial Theater
Saturday Oct 13
Have gotten a fever to visit
N.Y.
New York
often. Seems as though as soon as I get off duty all I have
to do is run over to the city.
Fine Day
St Pats Cathedral
Aunt Mary
Called on friends with Nora etc.
Sunday Oct 14
Fine
Turned in clothing & then drew cots & blankets for night when? that was to stay tonight.
When over to Camp Mills to see Ed
Daly
Monday Oct 15
Fine Day
Moved over here
Tuesday Oct 16
Clear & Cool
Drilled withsquadron under Sgt
Thomas
P.M. SgtCa--
took us for
drill &teatime.
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Wednesday Oct 17
Harriet Robertson’s
wedding
Cold
Barrett sick
Thursday Oct 18
Barracks #13
Friday Oct 19
Rain clear
Went home on pass
Saturday Oct 20
Fine
Hike??p>
Guard Mon night
Monday Oct 22
Layed around.
?
Tuesday Oct 23
Rain etc.
Wednesday Oct 24
Fine Day
Visit Field #1
Friday Oct 26
Did office work in Barracks #4
Squadron pulled out A.M.
Joined Med Dept. Detach moved to Barracks #1
Jack waited in N. Y. for me.
Saturday Oct 27
Dandy Day
Auto to Brooklyn. Met Jack atY?. Hot?
Sunday Oct 28
Julians
? by drive
Monday Oct 29
Beautiful Day.
Sunday Nov 11
Was so busy this morning that I could not go to church. Was invited by by
Charlie Bryant to go to a party in Floral
Park tonight. The girls called during the afternoon & we --
Bryant,
Dryemore
-- the four girls & myself walked thru
Camp Mills & took a taxi to
Mineola to get the train.
Had a very good time. The supper was good & the time was well spent. One of the
girls Madeleine Murdy made a favorable impression.
Was really chilly this morning. Also somewhat sleepy. The new comer stood reveille
for the first time. Five new lieutenants arrived this morning from Ft.
Riley &
Be--
Harrison.
Was busy all day with personal reports & duty rosters etc.
Squadrons 8 & 9 are about ready to go. The men are to be inreadiness? tomorrow morning
Did some writing tonight to Mother, Jack?
, Mollie
O’Donnell.
Rc’d a letter from Mollie Walsh this .
Reveille at this morning. Took a walk over to
Y.M.
to get stamps but did not get them
& the letters I intended to write mail were not
mailed.
More Lieuts strolled in this morning, & hence I was busy making Personal Reports
etc.
The Memorandum forbidding the wearing of leather by enlisted men caused much comment
today.
Was somewhat distressed again today by the food.
Had intended to go over to Field No 1 tonight to see the pictures of the aero plane
battle but did not for I wrote letters to Annie Moran,
?
, &
Charlie Buckley.
Rc’d a letter from
Ag.
Agnes
Bennett tonight.
Fine - moderate
Wednesday Nov 14
The usual routine office work was gone through without much deviation. Some new
Rain & heavy cloud.
Thursday Nov 22
The Major was very fussy this morning and unnerved me when I was
making out a telegram to be sent to Washington.
A package from Mother brought joy in the form of some lumps of
sugar, which will indeed be very useful.
Made some reports this morning for the Major & spent the
afternoon making out a stateme list of the venereal
cases being treated at the hospital.
Sgt. Meehan helped me get a pass whereby I could go to
Richmond Hill tonight.
Left the Post & had to hurry to Hempstead to have my
clothes altered & get to Jamaica in time to have supper at
Richmond Hill. Had my favorite meal -- steak &
smothered onions -- at Madeleine’s. After supper we took
the car to Floral Park
& had a wonderful time, especially after missing the car at. Took the to
County?
. Walked
this? all the way to camp.
Very Cloudy
Friday Nov 23
Mass was said in the
Y.M.C.A
Young Men's Christian Association
tent. Was able to attend the service.
Started on the rough draft of the payroll today. Although my pass read from I was not able to leave the post until ^
after
. The for Mineola did not pull in
until. Was late arriving at
Mineola & had supper with the girls. Lent some
negatives.
Called up Minnie on the phone & she was not in.
Called up Minnie
of on the phone. Made plans different from those
of Sunday night.
Beautiful Day.
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday Nov 29
Lots of work. Closed up the pay roll this morning. Everybody in the best of
spirits.
I envy however the boys who have been able to go home on pass. I will, I hope be able
to get off for
Xmas
Christmas
.
The dinner was very delicious & much? in
due the men Sgt & the cooks for their well prepared
meal.
I left the post for Richmond Hill & had a wonderful dinner
at Madeleine Murdy’s, whose folks were so kind as to hold off
their meal until I arrived.
May, Madeleine’s friend called & the
three of us spent a pleasant evening at the dance, which
the
Med. Dept
Medical Department
conducted in Hempstead.
Unsettled weather.
Rain. Clear.
Friday Nov 30
We signed the pay roll today. Now, we are looking forward to pay day.
Was sleepy today. Allnight rackets are too tiresome to be of profit.
Clear Day.
Weather getting cool.
Saturday Dec 1
Reveille was chilly this morning.
Beautiful Day.
Cool.
Sunday Dec 2
Was unable to go to mass this morning. This little
office is getting to be some busy place. Can not get off for a minute in the
mornings.
Sgt. Meehan left at . I
had to remain around until before I could leave.
Frank Runge & I went over to Floral
Park & had supper at Minnie’s. Had a very
pleasant evening. Met Minnie’s brotherinlaw from
Oklahoma.
Frank & I spent a very sociable evening after all had
departed for the night.
Beautiful Day.
Cold breezes.
Monday Dec 3
Was somewhat tired this morning. Have not been able to get up as early these mornings
as I used to a week or so ago.
Worked on the Hospital Corps Returns all day.
Somewhat Cloudy.
Tuesday Dec 4
All day Harrington,
Su?. Anderson & I were looking forward to the
examination which will be given this afternoon.
Maj Warriner, Maj Caccini &
Capt Baney composed the examining Board & gave me a
rather hasty & somewhat indifferent oral examination.
The Hospital Corps Return was sent off today. "Deo
Gratias".
Helped Sgt. Murphy
?his
Ration statement. Fell asleep before it was finished.
Beautiful Day.
Wednesday Dec 5
Col
Major Comell’s schedule for Officers & Men started today.
Harrington went out to drill & I was supposed to attend
lecture in the afternoon. Stress of work prevented the latter.
Here has been a noticeable increase in sore throats and
e? men admitted to hospital for
sore throats & dyphteria.
Did some telephoning this morning evening. Called up
Minnie & Madeleine. A total of
$0.30 for $0.10
Spent the evening cleaning up & talking philosophy with the fellows.
Beautiful Day.
Thursday Dec 6
Had a drill this morning. The air was brisk the atmosphere was clear and every the frost on the ground. It was the first drill I
have had on the field with the Medical Detachment.
Had my first
quizz
quiz
by Capt Baney tonight. The
quizz
quiz
was on the framework of the body.
Called up Minnie tonight. Our meeting for tomorrow night was
called off, for she had to work and Frank also had to work.
Thinking it over I concluded I had made a mistake in not making arrangements to call
on Madeleine.
Report: Munition ship
explodes in Halifax Harbor. Hundreds
killed.
Cold.
Beautiful Day.
Friday Dec 7
Report: 2000 dead in Halifax. Belgian Relief ship rammed
munition ship in Bedford Basin. Terrific explosion & the
worst perhaps in the world. The desolation wrought is described by Col
McKenzie Bell as the worse than the
waste in Europe.
Telegraphed to Dan Fitz to learn how he & the family were.
There being but one wire into Halifax at present. There is
little hope that it will reach him, if he is alive.
Capt Beverley received a wire & report in
Washington tomorrow morning for duty in the Office of the
Chief Surgeon A.S.S.C.
Went with Al Johnson, to the opening night of the
Garden City Country Club, as the guests of Mr.
Kennedy of Freeport & Mrs.
Hines of Garden City, secretary of
Pochohantas
Pocahontas
Coal Co.
Had a wonderful party, "Johnnie" & I being the only privates
present. LtNeal Benon was
there & others with commissions.
Pay Day
Snow - Rain
Severe storm.
Saturday Dec 8
The storm which swept through here th today came through Halifax also, & it caused
severe & painful suffering in Halifax.
Tonight was wild. The snow was followed by rain and the velocity of the wind blowing
the rain made if feel, to one venturing forth, as though one had gotten under a big
tub of n water. The electric lights were tricky for
they were going out & coming on all night.
The rain ceased & a clear starry sky came in view.
We were lined up for pay this afternoon. This is my second pay on this field & I
have been paid twice by the sargeant.
Cold.
Beautiful Day.
Sunday Dec 9
Did not get a chance to go to church this morning.
The wind was biting cold. Winter has come to stay, it seems.
Immediately after dinner I left to catch the at the
Garden City. Missed it & got the.
Arriving in
N.Y.
New York
I called up Frank Runge’s sister &
made engagement to call on her & deliver message. Spent about an hour with her
& her friend Miss Vance.
Called the Nahilly’s after walking up town over the icy sidewalk
& streets. The storm evidently hit
N.Y.
New York
City harder than it hit us out in the country. Had
supp
supper
& left for Brooklyn.
It was when I called up Nellie
Sheehan & she invited me to
he
her
home to bridge the time until the left. I
was impressed by the rapid traction in Brooklyn. In just 20
minutes from the time I phoned I was at her home on 61st
St.
Left at & had plenty of time to make the.
It was bitterly cold this morning. As the day wore on it became a very little warmer,
but not enough to be of much notice.
There was a big drive in the recruiting today for after the date 15th there will be no enlistment for men of the draft age
or who will be of the draft age next year
Jack Banes was taken to the hospital today. His case looks like
the Grippe.
Received a sweater & some pictures from Mother.
? big offensive for West
Front & in Italy.
Fine. Cold.
Tuesday Dec 11
The cold spell is still here. Sent a special delivery to Dan
Fitz this morning to learn how he & the folks are.
The morning seemed very long for some reason or other.
The permanent water supply was turned on late today.
There was so much steam escaping into the office today that I feared bad results.
Went over to Hempstead tonight to
accomodate
accommodate
Sgt Hutchings. While over town I bought some Christmas
cards.
Jerusalem captured by British.
Light fall of snow.
Fine weather
Wednesday Dec 12
Received a letter from Minnie telling me that her friend from
Spartanburg was home & that the date for tonight was
off.
Was somewhat peeved. Replied. Called Mattie up & fixed it
for Sunday to have
R?
& his sister at the
home. Did some writing tonight.
Overcast
Snow
Thursday Dec 13
The storm which had cast its
shaddow
shadow
early today, broke upon us during the afternoon & by night it was a
blizzard. The wind blew with great velocity.
Men assigned to 135th? with Lieut
Bellinger.
Received a lot of mail. The letter from home informed me that Alexia
Kyte was in New York at the Roosevelt
Hospital. Also the telegram which Dannie Fitz sent
mother telling her that all were saved. Jack
Kyte is going to be ordained around
Xmas
Christmas
time.
Read parts of Dr. Wyeth"Surgery"
. Spent an hour with Jack
Barnes in the ward. He will be discharged tomorrow.
Was awake frequently during the early hours owing to the violent storm which made the
wind whirl
thru
through
the barracks.
Medwich the deserter returned this morning after an absence of
16 days.
The enlistments today were more numerous than any previous day this week.
Now assigned to the 11th Squadron with Capt. Logan today.
Was unable to attend lecture this afternoon because of the late hour at which dinner
was served.
Did not feel well at supper time owing to the previous meal which distressed me.
Took a physic & retired early.
Mild weather.
Thursday Dec 20
Was eye sore this morning because of my studying of last night.
Sgt. Meehan received word that his brother
was very ill & he had a furlough made out & left for home this afternoon.
Was in charge of quarter this morning & after roll call had a little trouble with
Pat Ferguson who refused to sweep the floor. As a result he
is on restriction for 2 weeks has to sweep the floor every day and to report to
the? come his change of quarter each
night.
There was not much doing in the office this morning. Had a little difficulty in
getting off some letters for Lieuts. Reid &
S?
.
Witnessed an operation for a fistula in the urethra. Had to leave the room twice.
Found recovery by smoking a cigarette.
Received a box from the Red Cross
thru
through
the
Y.M.C.A.
Young Men's Christian Association
Fixed some picture for mailing.
Fine, colder.
Saturday Dec 22
Fine weather.
Sunday Dec 23
Had a very cold night and did not feel like taking my proposed cold plunge.
Breakfast late & the Major on hand early. Office seems
lonesome without Sgt. Meehan around.
The 17th Squadron from Ft. Worth Texas arrived this morning
fully equipped with Medical Men. The sergeant is a Sgt
1/cl/
First Class
.
The barracks was unusually quiet today. Some of the fellows had gone off for the
holiday. Gen Anderson left this afternoon and will not be back
until Thursday morning.
Read a number of Army Bulletins this afternoon. Also looked up paragraphs in Army
paperwork.
Just after mess tonight a
the 21st squadron arrived from Belleville,
Ill..
4/19/ B.C. - 6 Worcester Tech - 1 Fitzpatrick - Urban
B.C. - 10 St Anselm - Fitzpatrick - Urban
4/28/ B.C. 1 Brown 3 Boice - Dee
5/2/ B.C. 5 Brown 9 Fitzpatrick - Urban
5/5/ B.C. 6 Penn State 2 Boice - Dee