Category Archives: Religion

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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Sunday October 18th

In a misguided moment I went to St. Matthew’s this morning. Of the service the less said the better, it grated on me while the incense made me feel sick and the congregation crossed themselves and genuflected on every occasion. … Continue reading

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