Diary of Rev Edward Stevens

White frost. At home all day nursing cold.

Circumcision : Divine Service at 9.15.am.

Fine, dry, bright, frosty.

The congregation this morning consisted only of Harry Stevens, Frank W Stevens, Miss Shelswell and Miss S. Dix, C. Barnes (the clerk), Mary Thame, Daisy Thame, Bessie Thame, Mrs Turner, Harriet Colegrave, Widow Barnes and Jane Legge.

Harry and I walked to Brailes to take some 4 shire books, but did not call at the Vicarage.

Called to see W Brown the Baker, who is ill, but did not see him, as his sister said he was asleep.

Miss S. Dix called this evening.

Dry, calm, frost.

Miss Dix called this morning. Old women and widows’ tea in Schoolroom this evening – Miss Dix provided it and collected subscriptions for it. I was present, and Bell. Readings and music afterwards.

Visited Ann Payne.

Drove to Banbury, to pay £40 to my account at Oxford London & Co Bank through Banbury Branch. Paid insurances.

Cold and dull, but dry and calm. Attended Choir Practice this evening. Visited the Misses Dix.