Diary of Rev Edward Stevens

Bell and I called on Rev H. Merritt White at “Burdrop House”. We saw him, but not Mrs W. who was “nursing the baby”.

Visited Mrs Shelswell, Mrs John  Barnes and Mr James Rimell.

Cold rain and slight snow this morning. Bell and I visited George Harris’s children and Mrs Harris this afternoon. Visited and taught in School this afternoon.

Visited Hannah Simmons, Austin Gardner and Elizabeth Harris.

Frederick Inns called this evening about the Church Accounts. He wanted my “Vestry Book”, but I copied out for him the names of subscribers and gave him the list.

Attended Sunday School this morning and Choir practice this evening. A heavy thunderstorm took place between 1 and 2.

I have employed Mark Barnes to do the whitewashing required at the Heath Farm. Today he asked me to advance him 4/- to purchase a brush which I did.

Attended meeting of Banbury Clergy Club at Rev P.R. Egerton’s, S. Mary’s School, Bloxham. I called for Rev Mr Smith Rector of Tadmarton, and drove him there and back.

We read Enod XL ad fin and discussed “Age of Candidates for Confirmation”.

Visited George Payne whose eyesight appears to be failing him.

Taught in School.

Drove Bell to Brailes. Called on Mr Smith who has been very ill, but is now somewhat better. He said I was the first of his neighbours whom he had been strong enough to see.

Divine Service at 7 pm. About 50 present.

Visited Dr Routh and asked him to withdraw his resignation of Trusteeship. Told him that his name could only be removed by Charity Commissioners after certain formalities.