The Henson Journals
Mon 25 January 1915
Volume 20, Page 131
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Monday, January 25th, 1915.
175th day
A British Naval victory in the North Sea yesterday. The Germans were evidently out for another Hartlepool raid, but this time they were caught & got back to port with the loss of a large cruiser, & the damage of two other vessels. I attended Mattins, & then picked up Mr Hardy in the Cathedral & took him to the 'Treasury', in order that he might point out to me the condition of our muniments. That condition is, indeed, discreditable. We motored to Brancepeth to attend the funeral of Mr Shafto. There was a large gathering of friends & neighbours. We got back just in time for Evensong in the Cathedral. After service I arrange [sic] with Hughes about the seating of the procession next Wednesday. Geordie Gore left for Scotland after lunch.