I hope you have been enjoying the serialization thus far. Unfortunately, Lawrence Tanner only kept his journal during term time. We will resume in January with his next entry. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Last night, the last night of term is always rather a trying one with the immediate prospect of holidays, consequently there was bound to be some noise and excitement to which I turned an indulgent ear only remarking that we … Continue reading
We had a curious and somewhat tragic sequel to the Play supper this morning, when we got up we heard that John (the manservant) was missing and apparently annoyed at something the boys had said had gone off after the … Continue reading
Spent most of the morning thinking out my speech for tonight which I eventually ‘got’ more or less. This afternoon I had my official practice as Head of House and all those who were going to sing at the Play … Continue reading
A funereal and miserable day with Ray’s departure hanging over our heads. Father, Ray, Aunt Mary and myself went to Early Service this morning. Ray went at 5.30 for three years or more [his regiment was leaving for India]. when … Continue reading
Boult came down this evening and gave a private practice to the Professor who delivered himself of the opinion that he didn’t grow because he had too much on top! (i.e. presumably his large head and brains). He is a … Continue reading
D. M. Low has got his Oriel Scholarship. Really I fell quite honoured to have two such distinguished friends. A scholar of Balliol, a scholar of Oriel and a fool in the middle. All the papers seem to have very … Continue reading
1st Play Night I went out about 7 o’clock and Boult, Chapman, Low and myself sat together in the Gods where there was a fine squash every inch of room being filled and I had to take a child on … Continue reading
…I have been trying to console Low whose scholarship is being debated today, tomorrow we shall see if he gets anything. On Monday John Sargeaunt told me Sir Clements Markham wanted to see me and had a book for me … Continue reading
Barrington-Ward has got a Balliol Scholarship. Personally I am delighted but I still think it revolutionary and wrong from the Christ Church point of view. However it’s the blue-ribbon of Scholarships and as a friend I am more than pleased. … Continue reading