Diary of Rev Edward Stevens

Drove to Banbury Clerical Club meeting at Rev A. Short’s, Bodicote.

The distribution of coal was completed today. 15 tons 14 cwt.

Thomas Keen, the blind butcher of Sibford Ferris to whom I have sold my apples, took away

I have a few pots of “Sourings” left which I purpose keeping till after Christmas when they will probably make a much better price than now.

It appears that the “Blenheims” are used for dyeing purposes in Manchester etc. Hence the rather high price which they fetch.

During my absence from home Webb painted and whitewashed the kitchen, larder and scullery as there was not much else to do beyond feeding the horses. The materials were obtained from Kingerlee of Butcher’s Row Banbury and cost about £1.15. Fox wanted £4.10 for doing the work, but I think Webb has done it as well as his men would have done it.

St Andrew’s day. Divine Service at 9.15 am. and at 6.30 pm. with Sermon, being first Wednesday in Advent.

John Lines and his wife called this evening about allotments. He said he would be glad to have 5 or 6 if I would let them to him. I told him he would have to pay the rent in advance and offered to receive it then. He said he was quite willing to pay in advance but had not the money with him.

Visited Tay our blacksmith, who is very ill. Went to Oxford and stayed at Jesus College with Mr Hughes. Called on Harry at his rooms 50 Walton Crescent. He is in for Responsions for the 4th time. He has a private tutor this term, a Mr Williams, Scholar of Jesus College recommended by Mr Hughes. He thinks he has done his paper work pretty well thus far. I dined in Hall with Mr Hughes and other resident Fellows.