Fine. Walked to Heath and home by “Pig & Whistle” this morning. Received from Simpkin Marshall and Co. 2 vols. “Murray’s Handbook to South Italy.” Published at 12/-. They charge only 9/- plus 5d for postage, and have debited it to ACS account though I told them when I ordered the book on Tuesday that I would send money.
Rain nearly all day. I did not go out at all and had a sleepless night till 5am when I came down, took a table-spoonful of whisky with a little cold water, smoked half a pipe and, returning to bed, slept well till 9 o’clock.
Fine and bright, but with cold north-west wind. Walked round the Elm and Alcock’s lane before dinner; to the Elm through Sibford Ferris again in the afternoon, taking the same walk again in the evening. I heard from Tay that Tom Manning had returned from Canada during the week, having been there the past 5 or 6 years, but that he said he was already tired of Sibford and should soon go back.
iii Sunday in Advent. There was rain during last night, but it was dry to day, though the sky looked threatening this afternoon. The weather is wonderfully mild for the season. No snow has fallen here yet and scarcely any frost has come. I taught Sunday School class this morning and attended choir practice this evening. 20 children were present.
Rain, slight, all day, Temperature mild. The first meeting of the Parish Council was held in the western portion of the school-room this evening at 7.30, and closed at a few minutes before 10. Rosa is suffering from what I think is a slight attack of indigestion. She took Clothing Club and Penny Bank for me today. Received second letter from Rev W H Laughorne, English Lodge, Coblenz.
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