The Henson Journals

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Christmas Day, December 25th, 1908.

There were 25 cts at 7 a.m: 81 at 8 a.m: & 129 at 11 a.m. Total 235. This seems to be the smallest number on record.

In	1904	there	were	263	cts.	on	Christmas	Day
“	1905	“	“	294	“	“	“	“
“	1906	“	“	262	“	“	“	“
“	1907	“	“	266	“	“	“	“
“	1908	“	“	235	“	“	“	“

Partly this is to be explained by the fact that the Archdeacon preached in S. John's. There has been a contingent from his congregation in former years when he has been absent: but this year that remained at home.

The Speaker & Mrs Lowther were among the communicants at 11 a.m.

Rashdall assisted in the administration.

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