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Friday May 14th

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

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Sunday March 21st

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

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Sunday January 31st

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

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Monday January 18th

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

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Lawrence Tanner is taking a holiday…

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!

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