It has been a sad but in many ways a very beautiful day. A day of sorrow and yet of thanks giving and praise, a day when one has humbly asked that ‘one may so have used they manifold blessings … Continue reading
3rd hour went to John Sargeaunt. He spoke of surnames and I learnt, which amused and interested me, that Ming-ees = Menzies, Bred-doll-ban = Breadalbane, and the other ones I knew before. This was a propos of the pronunciation of … Continue reading
Tanner’s Election term at the school remains something of a mystery. When his journal was donated to the school it became apparent that the third volume was missing. We know Tanner must have continued to keep a record as the … Continue reading
I heard this morning from Mr Hadley to say that I was qualified to enter Pembroke College. The Gazette also came and much to my amusement I see Bob Horton got through while Tennyson’s grandson did not! I sat on … Continue reading
Went to Abbey, sermon very long and bad by a Prebendary of St. Paul’s. Afterwards walked up to Carlos Place to lunch but found Uncle E and Theresa had gone to Fernacres and Aunt Mabel was in bed. However I … Continue reading
A heavy fall of snow has rendered all the labour of preparing the slide useless! Everything is so buried in snow one wonders whether it will ever come out again. We also had one of the blackest fogs I remember … Continue reading
The one pleasure that never palls in the pleasure of getting into bed! Someday I shall write an article pointing out that although many have written on getting out of bed few, if indeed any, have written on getting into … Continue reading
There has been a dreadful tragedy today, John Croxford, the man who tried to kill himself on the Play Supper night (see December 15th 1908) although apparently better and allowed to go to this home in Essex, cut his throat … Continue reading
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!
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