Category Archives: Abbey

Sunday April 4th

Got up and went to Early Service this morning. Later in the full glory of my new ‘horsey suit’ went down to Oxted by the 10.20. Travelled down with the Member (H. Brodie M.P.) but fortunately we both relapsed into … Continue reading

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Sunday March 28th

Very lengthy Abbey Service this morning owning to a School Communion afterwards. A Canon of Manchester (Scott) preached a prosy and stupid sermon; the only ray of comfort was when he said ‘Kinging comedon’ for ‘coming Kingdom’.

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Saturday March 27th

Father not getting up I had to take Prep this morning. After Prep Collier announced to me he had a rash what had he better do? I told him to go into Mrs Thresher’s room and subsequent investigation disclosed he … Continue reading

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Saturday March 13th

I was badly late for Prep this morning and did not get down until about 25 past! Owing to a misunderstanding about boots, the ‘Lord’s Anointed’ (I thank thee, Brother Low for this phrase!) had to run with the vulgar … Continue reading

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