• Left Kingston at 1:30AM and changed at Brockville for Ottawa.  I arrived at Ottawa at 10:00AM.
• I went to the Dominion Theatre with Cousin Cyril and had a fine time.

• I went to a hockey match-Good work done by Ottawa.
• In the afternoon, I went to the Picture Palace (Family).
• In the evening we had a sing-song at my Cousin’s.

• I went to the Dominion Church in the morning.
• In the afternoon, I saw the troops at Exhibition.
• In the evening, I had supper with my Brother and Sister-In-Law.

• I went to Hull, had a good walk and went to the picture show (Imperial). 
• Bid goodbye to all and left by C.P.R. at 7:05PM.

• Arrived at Barracks in Kingston at 2:30AM.
• We paraded morning and afternoon and went for a route march.

• Physical drill at 6:00AM
• Paraded at 8:30AM and 2:30PM
• Battalion drill

• Physical drill at 6:00AM.
• Vaccinated at 9:30AM.
• Route march for 10 miles along the shores of Lake Ontario.

• Paraded at 6:30AM, physical drill.
• Half battalion route march for 20 miles, at 8:30AM-very cold.

• Paraded for physical drill at 6:30AM.
• Battalion drill at 8:30AM.
• Route march to Barriefield at 2:15 PM-skirmishing.

• Paraded for church at 10:50AM.
• Route march at 2:30PM for 10 miles along the shores of Lake Ontario.

• Paraded for physical drill at 6:15AM.
• Went for Battalion drill at 8:30AM.
• Route march at 2:30PM.

• Physical drill at 6:30AM and short march at 8:30 AM.
• Long route march at 2:00PM to 5 miles past Barriefield.-snow up to the knees.

• Paraded at the Armouries at 8:30AM.  Battalion drill and march.
• Paraded at 2:30PM-route march and skirmishes.
• Hockey match on Lake Ontario-“H” Coy over “C” Coy 4 to 0.

• Physical drill at 6:00AM.
• Route march for 20 miles, leaving at 9:00AM and returning at 4:30PM
• Battalion drill and bayonet exercises from 7:00PM to 9:30PM.

• Paraded for Battalion drill at 7:30AM.
• Complimented by the Colonel.
• Route march at 2:30PM-hard walking.

• Physical drill at 6:00AM.
• Blankets and beds aired at 8:30AM.
• Hockey match at the rink at 1:00PM-“D” Coy won over “H”Coy 5 to 11.

• Paraded for Church at 9:45AM.
• It was an enjoyable service at the Armouries.
• I went to church at 6:30PM at St. George’s Cathedral-beautiful service.

• Paraded physical drill at 6:00AM.
• Route march at 2:30PM.
• Bayonet drill at 3:00PM.
• Instruction class at 6:30PM.

• Physical drill at 6:30AM.
• Short route march at 8:30AM.
• Received fine letters from girl and friends.
• Inspection by Colonel.
• Snow thawing-very dirty.

• Paraded for physical drill at 6:30AM.
• Squad drill-existing cavalry.
• Route march at 8:30AM.
• Route march at 2:30PM-28 miles of rough road.

• The weather is most severe.  The physical drill is as usual.
• Route march at 8:30AM.
• Funeral of Lieut-Colonel Wood of R.W.M.P. at 1:50PM.

• Route march at 8:45AM-20 miles and beautiful scenery past Fort Henry and the Artillery Barracks.
• Scouting and skirmishing…
• Lieutenant F. McGee in command. (Number 4 Coy)

• Physical drill at 6:30 AM.
• All day maneuvering –Section praised.
• Rumours of going to England.

• Church at 11:00AM-enjoyable service.
• Parade for service at 2:30Pm at the Armouries
• Service at St. George’s at 7:00PM

• Physical drill as usual.
• Route march and outpost duty, also pickets and ambushes.
• Issued  with new Ross Rifle
• March in the afternoon.

• Skirmishing at 8:30AM which lasted until 10:00PM.
• I stopped a fight between 20 men belonging to the Regiment.
• A very enjoyable day.

• Physical drill as usual and Lecture in the Hall on pickets and outposts.
• Concert in the evening.  Colonels Dennison and Hughes attending-very pleasant.

• Route march at 8:00AM for 20 miles.
• Went to Whiskey and Wolfe Islands and watched U.S.A. shore across Lake Ontario-distance about 50 miles.

• Paraded as Guard over prisoner (Sergt.) at 9:00AM; relieved by Sergt. Charles at 9:00AM on the 30^th.
• Pleasant time, very fine fellow by the name of Sergt. Berkett.

• Went to Armouries at 10:00AM for equipment ready for the front.
• Rumours flying about concerning departure.

• Arose at 8:00AM-Service at St. Paul’s at 11:00AM
• Divine Service at Armouries at 2:00pm and Church at 6:00PM with Col., & Sergt. J. Fee.
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