Diary sub-note: 1805. W.H.Ainsworth, novelist, born Julie went absent. I wrote to her. Had a letter from mummie. Played point. Miss Willson said I was doing “noble work” as point. Painted a flapjack for Andy’s birthday. Got a special mention for the match last Saturday. The sports references relate to the game of Lacrosse.
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February 3rd 1936
Diary sub-note: 1809. Mendelssohn, composer, born Tishy came back. Lavender gave me Devonshire cream for tea. Went out with Anne, Pam & Easelia in break. Pam gave us biscuits with marmite on & sweets. I did well in gym lesson. Had “sing-song” in Miss Gurney’s room after supper.
February 2nd 1936
Diary sub-note: 4th [Sunday] after EpiphanyPurification of B.V.M.*Candlemas (Scottish Quarter Day)1594. Palestrina, musician, died Went to church. David Scott & I were the only two in the class. Wrote to Anne. Heard she had an operation for mastoid on Friday. Wrote to Mrs Schlund. B.V.M = Blessed Virgin Mary The mastoid is the skull boneContinue reading “February 2nd 1936”
February 1st 1936
Diary sub-note: Pheasant and Partridge Shooting end1878. George Cruickshank, caricaturist, diedS.R. 7.40, S.S. 4.48 Franko took prep. Played a match against The Knoll away & beat them 9-6. Mary’s little brother “Pat” & his governess “Peggy” came & cheered for us. Muriel was reserve & I played point. Jill Trench played goal. We danced afterContinue reading “February 1st 1936”
January 31st 1936
Dairy sub-note: 1933. John Galsworthy, author, died Had a mixed game of “Lax” with only 5 each side. I heard that I was to play point instead of goal in the match tomorrow. Didn’t skip or do Scotch steps in dancing. Walk round the wood with Anita, Carole & José while the others played games.Continue reading “January 31st 1936”
January 30th 1936
Diary sub-note: 1649. Charles I executed.Moon: First Quarter, 11.36 p.pm. Lavender brought me some pictures of “David” & some chocolate biscuits. It rained & so we had a singing game in the gym. Had a new piano piece. Miss Johnstone took prep. Had a very nice history lesson.
January 29th 1936
Diary sub-note: 1917. Lord Cromer, statesman, died Julie came back. Started the curse*. It rained & so we went for a walk. Jill Thompson came. Read all the ‘Morning Post’. Had 2 buns for tea. Didn’t go riding. Daddie sent me some pencils with Peggy Newgass on them. *the curse refers to her menstrual period.
January 28th 1936
Diary sub-note: 1788. Australian Colonies founded Went to church. King George’s funeral. Had no remedials. Had breakfast at 7.30 & lunch at 12.30. Listened in to the funeral on the wireless. Played point in games. Stuck pictures of Edward VIII in book. 52 pictures of him.
January 27th 1936
Diary sub-note: 1816. Admiral Hood died Had lessons as usual. Had a row* from Miss Drake about my gramophone. Miss Gurney read to us in her room after supper. *None of us can make out what this says! Suggestions are ‘had a row’, ‘had a note’, ‘had a mail’ and ‘had no news’.
January 26th 1936
Diary sub-note: 3rd [Sunday] after Epiphany1885. General Gordon killed at Khartoum Went to church. Wrote to Susan & Annie. Went for a walk to the heath. Anne couldn’t come & so I walked with Marjory. Had my jam for tea. Miss Drake read to us about George V in the evening.
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