Saturday, 1st January, 1916

Dear Charlie

Since I heard you were missing as well
as wounded, it has occurred to me to write
the diary in the form of a letter. We hope
to hear from you soon. till then cannot com—
municate with you & later on when you read
this it will you know what has been happening
Today I went to Mass at Clarendon St &
Met Uncle Charlie & Auntie. Horribly wet &
windy day. Called at Wiers & bought a christening
present for Aunt Rita's baby. Jack is god father
but could not be present as he is staying with
Bernard O'Kelly for a few days shooting & hunting
Nana & Cecil, Desmond & Andrew went to
the church, baby is called Noel Andrew
“he was born on Xmas Day". The boys had
a great afternoon with Dermot & Brendan
who have wonderful 1st Lieuts uniforms
sent them by Dermot Donelan.
Beatrice, Leo, Richie & Adela Woolett
went to Hippodrom but the entertain—
ment was very poor.
Had cable from Marie —"No news
Good luck best wishes for 1916."