The Henson Journals
Fri 28 November 1930
Volume 51, Page 179
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Friday, November 28th, 1930.
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A white frost gave a wintry aspect to the world. I spent the morning in writing a letter to the Times which I headed, "The Moral of Birmingham." I described the situation in Birmingham as "Gilbertian", and drew the moral of Disestablishment. I took occasion to refer to the new Commission on Church & State, & to express my wonder at the assumption that it would take years to do its business.
Mr Harriman, the clergyman from Glasgow whom Booth meditates appointing to Hebburn, came to see me. We had much talk together, and he impressed me favourably. He had tea, & departed. I wrote to Booth telling him that if he decided to offer the appointment to Mr. Harriman, I should be well content.
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The Times reports the death of Mary Maxwell of Dayarval. It is, indeed, difficult to realize that I shall never see again in this world that vital, vigorous, & essentially generous woman, under whose roof I have enjoyed much pleasant hospitality. This has been a very fatal year for my friends. I find my world of acquaintances emptying rapidly.