The Henson Journals

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2nd Sunday after Easter, April 22nd, 1928.

Summer time has begun. The clocks were put forward last night, and we go to our duties this morning in the spirit of resolute make–belief which befits the occasion, & counteracts our semi–somnolence. It is a calm morning, but chilly and with a clouded sky, probably prophetic of yet more rain.

I celebrated the Holy Communion in the Chapel at 8 a.m. We numbered 9 communicants including John.

I wrote to Mr Blundell, the Papist, explaining my view of his martyred ancestors as the political victims of their own religious leaders, a view as unassailable as it must needs be unpleasant.

I walked round the Park after the gates had been closed, and noticed with alarm a considerable breach in the wall. These stone walls are extremely loose in texture: once they begin to crumble, they come to speedy ruin.

I am informed that the Revd J.R. Gardiner, Rector of Rokeby, has received preferment somewhere in the south. This is the clergyman concerning whom there was some difficulty with the Headmaster of Barnard Castle School. I remember sending the Headmaster to the Bishop of Ripon, who at that time was Dr Strong.