Diary of Rev Edward Stevens

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.

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.

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.

St Matthias. Divine Service at 9.15.

Mr Willy, Curate of Epwell, and his daughter Ada called, in a wretched pony and cart. They would much better have walked.