Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare Scan: 144 Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)
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1916 November 5 - Sutton Veny - p.2
"Miss Brander - Busy Liz herself", seems to be Alastair's sister that's also nursing, and
not getting along with Ethel. On this page, Ethel notes that she and Alastair are engaged,
the first such mention. Miss Elizabeth Brander had thus been "thawing", (now I know the
name of an Aunt my Dad never mentioned..)
A Hallowe'en party is described, noting that they are not allowed to dance in uniform,
so had to create other games.
Had intended to go out "beagling" with R.A.M.C. staff, which is chasing beagles as they
chase rabbits, then a picnic.
Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare Scan: 144 Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)