Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare   Scan: 017   Volume 7: December 21, 1916 (Sutton Veny) - April 5, 1917 (26th General Hospital, B.E.F.)

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1917 February 9 - Sutton Veny - p.3
"proceded to Victoria where Miss Matthews took the train for Tunbridge Wells
and Sallie and I took the electric for Battersea Park and the flat."
[Googling indicates that electric trains were indeed a Thing in 1917 London.]
Flat presumably is the Sutherlands, five girls: friend Sallie (actually
"Mariota") and Faussie, also V.A.D. Dorothea, VAD in France, and Betty
Sailor's and Soldier's League secretary, and Madge who works all day in the
Prisoners of War packing room.
Went to Canadian Army dentist, Capt. Currie.


Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare   Scan: 017   Volume 7: December 21, 1916 (Sutton Veny) - April 5, 1917 (26th General Hospital, B.E.F.)