25th February, 1904

I was introduced to a good many new officers...

Ruth Duffin

Young poet documenting social life and travels

Last night was the Faugh-a-Ballagh’s Theatricals & Dance at the Holywood Barracks. […] We were received by some of the officers & shown to seats, & then we had a fairly long programme of songs, acting etc. The audience was small in the way of ladies. […]

Then we were driven in buses to the mess-room and danced & danced till 2.30. […] I was introduced to a good many new officers & enjoyed myself very much. The band is a splendid one, but difficult to dance to - Got home at about 4.30 am, & had to get up in time to go to my shorthand lesson – a horrid come - down from the glories of the night!