The Jubilee: In all parts of the county bonfires were lighted at 10 pm on a rocket signal from the Malvern Hills. This was answered with rockets from hill to hill through the length and breadth of the land. We saw ten or twelve bonfires and numerous rockets etc., at 11 o’clock from the Great Elm whither I took Frank after the supper at Sibford Ferris.
Jubilee Festival here in beautiful weather. Bonfires on the hills. From Shenlow Hill the signals from the Malvern Hills and the rockets from the Wrekin as well as 63 bonfires were seen.
The Salvation Army held a meeting on the green at Burdrop this evening, having come over from their “Barracks” at Hook Norton. I had a smaller congregation than usual in consequence.
Saw Mr Oddie at Sibford Ferris this evening. He told me that the Salvation Army people at Hook Norton had applied for the use of the Friends’ Mission Room, which was refused.
Trustees meeting at 2pm in School Room. Mr Samuel Bird’s offer to take Heath Farm at £100 per annum accepted.
Cold. Sent out notices to Sibford Ferris Allotment tenants who have not paid their rents.
Bonner called about school attendance, but as there was a holiday, “Sibford Wake”, he did not see the children in school.
Joseph John Lamb killed by falling from a chestnut tree opposite his house.
Met John Routh as I went for a short walk after 10pm. “Goodnight, your honoured Reverence”, said he, as he usually does. Pretty good for a Quaker!
Dedication of reredos in Swalcliffe Church, cost £95 left by Canon Payne. It is in mosaic and represents our Saviour delivering the keys to St Peter.
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