All morning looking thro’ the Registers and found interesting items regarding Draycot family. Left Heanor after looking in at [loses?]. At 12:30 for Stafford via Derby, Burton and Abbots Bromley. Called on Henry Draycot of Derby and had tea. Also called at Infirmary to see Mrs Smith. Called at Rectory at Abbots Bromley and gave wonderful Brass to John Draycot A.D. [1444]. Had tea at Newboro and arrive at Stafford at 10 pm. Called at Mrs Smith and home at 11:30 pm. Luckily Cyril and Edith not in bed.
Friday 4 June 1915 – fine
At 10:30 I leave for Heanor via Uttoxeter and Derby, and Ilkeston and arrive in Heanor at 4:30 pm. I use my ordinary cycle and travelled 56 miles in the day. Had tea at Rectory with Reverend and Mrs Corfield. I look thro Part of Registers with Mrs Crookes the Verger. Slept at Market Arms.
*Rectory – The residence of a priest or religious leader.
Thursday 3 June 1915 – fine
Met Mr Banks Senior and walked with him to [Leamens]. He invites me to tea. His son is ill in bed.
To tea and supper at Banks. Show interesting views of Canada
Wednesday 2 June 1915 – fine
In morning to Dr. Miller and saw Nurse Smith. Got some more tonic. Went to Stafford Infirmary and saw wounded Canadians, two of “Princess Pats”.
Heavy casualty list of Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry 112 dead and over 100 wounded. To Sandon Church and Vicarage. Entertained by Reverend Victor A. Sauerlander who is a German with an English wife the latter’s bro’
Corporal A.H Thring is in Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry .
Tuesday 1 June 1915 – fair
Arrive at Stafford midnight 12:30. Cyril was sitting up for me. Cycling around during day. Meet Mr Banks and Miss Graham at night. Played cards with Cyril and Ede until 11 pm
Letters from Councillor Westover and Cousin Bessie
*Councillor Westover – A city counselor for the District of North Vancouver during 1909 and from 1912 to 1916
Monday 31 May 1915 – fine
Joe Draycot leaves for Barsby at 7 am. To Barrow-on-Soar to see Reverend Stone. Searched Registers and stayed for lunch and tea with Mrs Stone, Reverend Stone and two daughters Ruth and …
(sent telegram to Stafford)
To Sileby (and Seagrave with Maud and May) Saw Inglesant and Gert. Leave Sileby at 7:30 pm.
Sunday 30 May 1915 – fine
To Barrow on Soar Church. A feast of Holy Trinity is being held. Church full. Boys Church Brigade and National Reserve. Back in Seagrave at 1 pm. At 2:30 to Sileby and see Joe Draycot and family. After tea to Primitive Methodist Church at Sileby with Joe. Back to Seagrave at 9 pm.
Saturday 29 May 1915
Intended going to Liverpool but cancelled it.
To Loughboro in afternoon with Maud, May, and Gert. Bought gloves for all and present for Joe Draycot. Had tea at a restaurant. Cycled back to Seagrave and arrived at 8:30 pm
Friday 28 May 1915
Leave Union Jack Club for St. Pancras Station. Leave my kit there and then take a bus for Hyde Park. Went to Zoo and Botanical Gardens and Madame Tussaud’s.
Boarded 2:30 train for Leicester and arrived at Sileby at 4:45. Maud as usual but others ___! Mr Looms proves himself to be a hypocrite and clot.
Thursday 27 May 1915 – fine
Met two young fellows of the 5th King’s Liverpool Regiment. Stoney broke and without breakfast. I filled them with good things and we toured the city. We saw the Marble Arch, Hyde Park, St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, The Tower and Tower Bridge, British Museum, The Royal Exchange, Bank of England, State Jewels (in the Tower of London), Mansion House, St. Paul’s. Westminster Abbey etc and 10 Downing Street.
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