Diary of Rev Edward Stevens

1885, February 21, Saturday 

Sharp frost, calm, bright.

Sophie and Maud Smith called to see Rosa.

Bessie Gardner and several other girls of the tradesmen’s class came to my house for confirmation class from 5 – 6 pm.

1885, February 22, Sunday 

Snow this morning which soon disappeared.

Taught in Boys’ School this morning.

Very small congregation at Church.

Heard William Henry Sabin his Catechism in Vestry after service this afternoon.

1885, February 23, Monday

Rev C. E. Adams Diocesan Inspector visited School. I drove him to Tadmarton afterwards.

Visited Hannah Keene. Boys’ Confirmation Class in School room at 7 pm. Mug of tea and piece of cake.

Mrs Hancox Senior and her daughter Mrs G. Harris came to Vicarage at 8 pm for instruction for Confirmation.

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