News that our army has reached France. General French [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_French,_1st_Earl_of_Ypres] had a wonderful reception in Paris.

Working party at the Rectory, a representation gathering, all classes. Mrs Smith [Vicar’s wife] read aloud extracts from the paper.

Reginald brought back news from Lanson [Launceston] that the Germans Crown Prince had been wounded, This and the murder of the German Emperor & Austrian Emperor is what we hear from time to time.

The people in Meadwell have heard the firing of “the battle” so little idea have they of the geography of the world.

A man has been caught trying to poison the water supply at Burrator.

Ela left us in the morning to return to Sheen. Poor dear, she has had a dull visit.