Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare   Scan: 053   Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)

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1916 June 26 - On Train
London for 2 days leave, errands, visits. Buying civvie clothes,
allowed at Sutton "on occasion". "Prefer to wear mufti out at the movies".
[NB: This is the first time she has used the word "movies". It was always
"picture show" or "cinema" until this entry. Etymologists take note.]


Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare   Scan: 053   Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)