The Henson Journals
Sun 26 May 1912
Volume 17, Page 425
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Whitsunday, May 26th, 1912.
No communicants at all presented themselves at 7 a.m. – an unprecedented & unpromising beginning for the Festival. At 8 a.m. there were but 51, a number which has only once been less during 12 years past. At the Choral Eucharist 151 persons communicated, making a total of only 202, no less than 48 fewer than last year.
I preached on the subject of the Festival at the Choral Eucharist, but wearily for the day waxed warm and sultry.
Sir Lionel Spencer, young Chapin & his wife, Gilbert & Reggie came in to lunch.
At Evensong the congregation was good, though mainly composed of visitors. I preached on 'Spiritual Healing' with as much lucidity as I could command. The attention was excellent.
Fenwick, a friend of Clarence Stock, Colin, & Gilbert, also Mrs Dickson, formed our party at supper.