Harry returned to Chippenham. Annie returned to Brailes.
Mr Miller writes to say that he knows nothing of the last Feoffment deed, but he has an impression that he saw it in the chest some time ago. He encloses a note from Mr Fortescue the Solicitor of Banbury who also says he knows nothing about it.
Girls and other school children came round with May garland.
Wrote to Mr Payne about the missing deed of Feoffment. Also to Mr Miller on the same subject.
The school children had their “May Garland” tea in the schoolroom and afterwards played in the slinket. I took occasion to complain of some children who went round with an independent garland to get what money they could for themselves and yet came to tea with the others. Millicent Spicer was the one I particularly alluded to though I did not mention her name. I said it would not be permitted in future. Moreover she never comes to the day school.
Wrote to Mr Fortescue of Banbury about the missing deed.
The “slinket” is thought to be on or near the land where the present Rectory stands, on Acre Ditch
My first turn as Manager at the Banbury Savings Bank. Received £330.15.
Paid Cave £25.10 for charity coals.
Met Mr Payne on returning from Banbury. He knows nothing of the missing deed.
Mr and Mrs Routh junior called. Mr R told me as Mr Payne did yesterday that there had been two fatal cases of scarlet fever at Tadmarton during the past week. Mr Payne thought it would spread, Mr Routh thought not.
Called on the Misses Dix this evening by request to meet Mr Henry Sheorns, son of the late vicar of Swalcliffe. Took supper with them.
Received letter from Mr Fortescue stating that he forwarded last feoffment deed to Mr Payne on conclusion of business relating to sale of cottages belonging to the Charity and that he had Mr Payne’s receipt for the same. Sent Mr Payne his letter.
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