1894, September 28, Friday a
Got shaved by a French Barber in Market Street. He was delighted when, in reply to his question, I replied that I had been to Paris and knew a little French, etc. He had been in England only seven months, he said. But as far as I could judge, he had picked up the language very well. He did not learn English as a school-boy.
Spent some time in the Union reading Montfaucon’s Antiquities. Walked out to Canterbury Road. Called on Rev F A and Mrs Wilson at “Park Dene” saw them and Kate. They have a nice house, for which they pay £150 rent. They found Eastbourne too cold and too expensive. Met Mr Bliss, vicar of Kennington, and condoled with him on the loss of his wife. I fell on the stairs in Jesus College this evening by catching the toe of my boot in the “nose” of the tread. I hurt my knee. I never felt the need of a stair carpet before Dined in Hall at 7 as before. “Responsions” are over. Received a letter from Harry who is at Sibford and offers to take my duty next Sunday. But I replied that I would return tomorrow, as i could not stay away longer at the present time. Called at Christ Church about my lost umbrella, but could hear nothing of it. York-Powell was “down.” Cashed cheque “Self” for £3 at the Bank. There was a little rain at night.
