Diary of Rev Edward Stevens

1879, June 13, Friday 

Visited Ann Fox, and found Sylvia Fardon in charge. Ann talks very indistinctly – can make out only one or two words of what she wishes to say, such as “yes,” “no,” “thank you.”

Visited Mr and Mrs Shelswell.

I am suffering from headache apparently neuralgia of the scalp.

1879, June 14, Saturday

Visited Job Harris, Eli Webb (not in), Dr Routh with whom I spoke about a subscription which he is getting up for sending Job to the Sanatorium at Eastbourne. I said I would willingly give as much as was necessary to make up the sum required for paying for his board, etc for 3 weeks and his travelling expenses. Routh said about 17/- would be wanted but he would not take the money as he had not asked Mr R . Lamb and one or two others for help which he was sure they would give very willingly.

Visited D. Hone, Joseph Payne, Wycherly, John Enoch.

Webb drove Bell, Rosa, Frank and Mr Elley to Banbury.

I have sore throat. Plaster.

1879, June 15, Sunday

Very wet. Throat better. used prayer for fine weather, which came in evening.

Visited David Hone who had a fit this afternoon. Saw George Payne there. He has been out of work a great deal of late, not earned a penny the last fortnight. Gave his wife 5/- when she came for some wine for her father.

Visited Daniel Sabin, Thomas Wilks, Mr J. Woolgrove (not in, but met both him and Mrs W. afterwards).

1879, June 17, Tuesday

Visited Ann Fox and Sally Green. Fine hot day. Visited Frederick Manning with Mrs Stevens. Mrs M. was out.

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