Diary of Rev Edward Stevens

Club Day. Fine bright and warm. The Band and members escorted me to Church at 11am as usual. Over 200 persons present.

Miss Dix sent a telegram to the Queen at Balmoral on the occasion of her birthday last week. It is perhaps worthy of record that the message was sent from Swalcliffe Office at 7 pm. The reply was dispatched from Balmoral at 5 minutes past eight the same evening. The message was as follows: “May 24th. 1893. The widows of Sibford most earnestly and loyally pray that your Majesty may enjoy very many happy and prosperous returns of your birthday.”

Reply: “O.H.M.S. Balmoral Office. The Queen thanks the widows of Sibford for their kind telegram.”

Frank drove Bell to Banbury and brought out Harry who arrived from Liverpool about 5.15 pm. He was ordained Priest yesterday by Dr. Ryle, Bishop of Liverpool.

Press cutting: “The Times” 14 August 1893

Young Boys The wife and daughter of a country Vicar, residing in one of the prettiest and healthiest parts of Oxfordshire, RECEIVE a few YOUNG BOYS to prepare for public schools. Home comforts and motherly care. Classics by Oxford M.A. Hilly, dry and bracing country. Terms including laundry and books, 60 guineas. Rev. A. B. care of 4, Clephane Road, Canonbury, N.