Writing letters.
Had long sleep in afternoon.
Cyril goes to Sileby to see the girls. Edith and I walk around Stafford and then to Rly. Station to meet Cyril.
Thursday 24 June 1915 – cloudy
Left Seagrave for Stafford on bicycle at 10 am and arrived at Stafford at 3:45 pm. 55 miles journey and very hilly.
To Dr Millars at 6 pm and had chat with Nurse Smith. At 8:30 pm to Mrs. Smith’s house and stayed til 3 am. Chatting all the time.
(Doctor Millar recommends me for one months’ leave).
Wednesday 23 June 1915 – fine
Left Seagrave at 9:30 am for Ragdale. Went thro’ Old Hall there once owned by Lord Ferrers. Went thro the Church which is attached to Seagrave Living. To Melton Mowbray and had a tea there then on to Thorpe Arnold and looked thro’ Registers. On to Frisby and looked thro’ Registers with Vicar’s wife, Mrs Wright. Also the Registers of Kirby Bellars. Onto Syston and called at Preston and Parson. Came to Seagrave with Maud and May who had been to Syston.
Tuesday 22 June 1915 – fine
To Sileby and Rothly. Called on Draycots there and left photo. Called at Cassington and took photos of effigy and Kitcheners tomb. Entertained by the Vicar. Took photos of Rectory Garden. Back to Seagrave at 1 pm.
To afternoon tea at the Knight family. Took photos.
Monday 21 June 1915 – fine
Left Seagrave at 9:30am. Went to Sileby, Cassington, Leicester to see Aunt Louise. Left Leicester at 12 noon for Thurnby Court. Went thro’ the grounds and the large mansion which was built by Stonewall Jackson’s brother but is now unoccupied. Left here for Lowesby and Tilton. Saw Parson and wife. Inspected interior Church Lowesby. Arrived at Seagrave at 5:30 pm. Passed thro’ Barsby, Saldesby, South Croyton, Rearsby and Thrussington.
*Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson was a confederate general in the American Civil war, famed for his tactical skills in many of the battles he commanded during the Civil War. The nickname Stonewall was given to Jackson at the First Battle of Bull Run where another General described him as “standing like a stone wall” during the battle.
Sunday 20th June 1915 – fine
Left Seagrave for Leicester to attend Oxford Street Congregational Church anniversary. Left at 9:45 am and arrived at 10:45 pm.
To Aunt Louise’s for dinner at 1 pm. Saw Elsie and Nancy, also two members of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
Stayed for tea and off again for Seagrave by bike. Arrived at 7:15 pm. Went for walk with Maud, Lily, and May.
Saturday 19 June 1915 – fine
To Sileby and commiserated with Reverend Burrow regarding his Brother’s death in Belgium. To Leicester by train and called at Aunts’
To Mountsorrel Hills on a picnic with Mrs Knight and Kathleen and Ida Knight, Mrs and Mr Walken, Maud and Lily, May Draycot. Had lovely time and home at 8:30 pm. Took snapshots.
Crops spoiling for want of rain.
Friday 18 June 1915 – fine
Up at 8:45 and to Stafford for film for camera. Take photos. Mr Greens uncle calls for dinner (lunch).
Thursday 17 June 1915 – fine
Said good bye to S.G Upton and Miss Sexton.
Took photos of 4 generations at Simcock’s Residence.
Left Lime Street Station at 5:25 for Stafford. Harry and Mr MacDermott saw me off. Arrive at Stafford at 7 pm. Had tea with Edith. To Dr Miller and Nurse Smith and had chat. Cyril, Edith and self have walk in evening.
Wednesday 16 June 1915 – fine
Private Blees 712 Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry is killed at front.
Said good byes to Creigs and Uptons.
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