The Henson Journals
Sun 7 January 1906 to Sat 13 January 1906
Volume 16, Pages 14 to 15
[14]
1st Sunday after Epiphany, January 7th, 1906.
The morning was bright, & the day held fair until about 5 p.m. when it started to rain. I celebrated at 8 a.m. when there were 34 commts. At the second celebration there were 85. At Mattins I preached, & again at Evensong. Both times the congregation was disappointing, and the offertories deplorable.
In the afternoon I went with Harold to Stratford, and there addressed a large assembly of men. Misled by a shadow on the clock–face, I spoke for more than 40 minutes, when I had not meant to speak for more than half an hour.
Harold & his sister sang a duet, to which Albert played the accompaniment.
Albert brought in to supper the brothers, Ellis. Save Harold I had no other guest.
Ella continued in bed all day.
[15]
On Thursday 11th Jany, I celebrated a marriage in S. Margaret's between Miss Robertson and Mr Aylmer Hall. At their request I gave an Address.
On Friday, 12th Jany, I entertained the Choir of S. Margaret's at dinner. Bishop Welldon Kirshbaum, Fedarb, and Albert were also of the party.
On Saturday, 13th Jany, I conducted a service in S. Margaret's in connection with the funeral of Lord Ritchie.
Lady Bridge died the same morning: and at the same time the Abbey bell tolled for her, & the bell of S. Margaret's for Lord Ritchie.
Miss Davis arrived at tea–time: & her brother, Harry, somewhat later. Raleigh joined us at dinner.