Editor notes, October 16, 2017

The arrival of the "SS Saarbrucken" at Shanghai on October 27, 1928 effectively marked the end of Iris and Nora Hunter's diary.

As of this writing I've still been unable to track down a passenger list for this ship. I have searched shipping news in newspapers and even got so far as a list of the ships that arrived in Shanghai that very day. The SS Saarbrucken was omitted and yet she is listed outbound two days later with a list of passengers continuing on to northern ports. I have tried to discover who the "other Hunters" were and whether or not they were related to us. They are mentioned on three occasions; the first day at sea, the shore trip in Genoa, Italy, and the car tour in Colombo, Ceylon. I assume they were probably in the group photos, and would also have been included at my grandfather's birthday dinner aboard ship on Sept 19th. They did not seem to be a part of the landing group at Shanghai, which could have just been an oversight as other friends were aboard and also not mentioned. So, there are still some remaining mysteries.
   There was a couple more entries in the diary in December, which I will post just to complete the diary record as it was written. There are a few names mentioned in the last entries, that I'm still attempting to relate in case they shed light on other unanswered questions.
I hope those of you who read this will excuse the boring bits and enjoy a glimpse into the somewhat privileged lives of my mother and her sister.
Thanks for reading.
Brian Hunter Beesley
Vancouver, Canada

October 27

27 Saturday (301-65)
S.R 6.44  S.S. 4.43

Got up early and went on deck. Last morning on board.
Had got into the river already. Water yellow and muddy.
Had breakfast, then packed.
Watched entrance to Shanghai from top deck. Band playing.
River Whangpoo like Thames. Busy etc.

Came aside wharf at 12 p.m. Saw Mr Letton-Samson waiting for us.
Said goodbye to stewardess, Captain-Purser etc. Went to customs.
Left in own car for Gomersall's in Hankow Road. Nice flat. Good food.
After dinner went for dance with Mr Wolf and Schreeck to Majestic Hotel.
Car broke down. Walked. Dancing fine.
Returned 1:30 a.m. Fog.
Dead tired.

N.H.

October 15-26

There is just one short entry announcing the arrival at Manila on Oct 19th.
Other than that there are no further entries until the arrival at Shanghai

October 14

14 Sunday (288-78)
19th After Trinity

Boat left next morning for Manila. Passed near the Equator.
Captain had us up on Bridge to see the line through telescope.
Only kidding us. Thought we believed him. Very funny!

N.H.

October 13

13 Saturday (282-70)
Michaelmas  Fire Insurance Ceases
New Moon  3.50 p.m.

Got to Singapore in afternoon 3 p.m. Went ashore for motor-drive.
Went to Johore etc. Very beautiful and interesting. Went back to ship.
Changed for dinner. Iris wore blue dress and cloak and I wore pink dress and red cloak.
Had dinner with Mr Boorman at Raffles Hotel. Danced after.
Guignards, Miss Martin and Mr Wolf joined us. Dancing only lasted from 10-12 p.m.
Very short. Went back to boat. Slept well.

N.H.

October 12

12 Friday (286-80)
Michaelmas Law Sittings begin

Got outside Belewan at 7a.m. Tender "Venus" came for passengers.
Miss Gish met her fiance and was to be married that day.

Photo of Belewan docks added

Miss Hautville met her fiance too but did not seem so warm about about her meeting.
Wanted to wait a month before finally decided. She left some broken hearts on board!

N.H.

October 8-11

There are no entries during this period as they crossed the Bay of Bengal to Indonesia.

October 7

Sunday 7  (281-85)
18th after Trinity  Summer Time ends

Arrived Colombo 7 a.m. Left 4 p.m.
Went ashore after breakfast. Shopped a little.
Then went in 2 cars. Party 10 - Hunters ( two families ) 2 Padres, Mrs Gomersall
and later - extra friend.
Went round town - Museum, Victoria Gardens etc. Went to Hotel Metropole for tiffin.
Quite good. Had curry etc.
Then another car drive, Kandy Road, saw Kingfisher.
Beautiful, Took photos.
Returned boat 3:30 p.m.
Retired early.

N.H.

October 6

6 Saturday (280-86)
Last quarter 6.6 a.m.
S.R. 7.8  S.S. 6.27

Usual day except for evening Prize-giving. Captain Schulse, Mrs Gadow, and Nora gave prizes away in Smoking Room. Fun. Nora got necklace for 2nd prize Deck Tennis (Ladies Doubles)
Played gramie afterwards.
Retired early

October 5

5 Friday (279-87)
Dividends due

In the morning we had the Children's Sports. They were very funny and worth seeing.
The Potato Race was the funniest!

In the afternoon we rested and at 6 p.m. went down to change for the Grand Fancy Dress Ball.
Daddy went as an Ambassador, Iris as the Purser and myself as a Japanese lady.
Mrs Bovary ( Sp Costume ) & a Dutch costume were most beautiful.


An organ grinder and man dressed in rompers were most original. Procession across Bridge etc.
Fireworks!
Dance from 9-12 p.m. Fine!
Photo taken! Great fun!
Bed 1 a.m.

N.H.

October 3 and 4

There are no entries during these few days as they continued their voyage across the Arabian Sea. The weather would still have been very hot as they traveled southward, getting closer to the equator each day.

October 2

2 Tuesday (276-90)

Grown-ups Sports continued.
In evening played Finals Ladies Doubles in Deck-Tennis.
Nora and Mrs Beatty came 2nd. Got amber necklace.
Hot like anything.
Dancing that night.
It was Von Hindenburg's birthday so we celebrated in having a grand dinner and dancing afterwards until 1 a.m. Champagne was given round. We had great fun.

N.H.

Nora Eileen Hunter

Ten years ago today, Oct 1, 2007, my aunt, Nora Eileen Hunter, passed away at the age of 95 in Laguna Hills, California. Along with my mother Iris, she is responsible for writing the diary transcribed in this blog.
This photo is the only one I have of her at a very young age and shows her with her father taken in Hong Kong about age 5. It would have been taken almost exactly 100 years ago.
 Coincidentally, I was going through old photos and was posting a photo of her mother ( my grandmother ) on another genealogy website when I realized that the scan of that other photo was done just after my aunt passed away. That jogged my memory and made me notice today was the 10th anniversary of Nora's death.
I've had coincidences involving much of my research. I can't count the number of times I've come across new information, right on the birth date of the person I'm looking into, or on some other date that is pertinent to them. I've come to view it as my own method of connect-ability.
So today, I'll remember my aunt Nora even more than on other days. Following along and posting the entries from this diary has given me an incredible connection to Nora and to my mother and grandfather as well. I'm very grateful to them for taking the time to write their thoughts, and most of all, to Nora for preserving the book all those years, enabling it to be shared today.

October 1, 1928

1 Monday  (275-91)
Pheasant Shooting begins

Grown-ups Sports begins.
Played deck-tennis-mixed doubles and knocked out.

N.H.

September 30

30  Sunday  (274-92)
17th after Trinity

Still hot. Getting cooler than in the Red Sea.

N.H.

September 29

29 Saturday (273-93)
S. Michael's & All Angels
Michaelmas Day ( Quarter Day )
Full Mon 1.43 p.m.
S.R. 6.57  S.S. 6.44

Arrive Perim 6 a.m. Went ashore 6:30 in ship's motorboat. Mr Jergens steered it.
He was as black as soot. Coaled here.

Went into only shop!
Walked to end of island.
Volcanic. Nothing but stones.
Took photo, Not a breath of wind.
Saw tennis courts. Went back to boat 7:30
Watched boat go. Glad to get away. Had to turn.
Next port, Colombo.
Still hot!

N.H.

September 28

28 Friday (272-94)

At Perim.

N.H.

September 27

27 Thursday (271-95)

Still hot! Bathing.

N.H.

September 26

26 Wednesday (270-96)

Still hot! Bathing.

N.H.

September 25

25 Tuesday (269-97)

Still hot! Got out of the canal. Now in Red Sea.
Bathing on board in morning.

N.H.

September 24

24 Monday (268-98)

Went through Suez Canal. Frightfully hot. In fact, Boiling!
Sand flies!
Dozed in afternoon.
Passed S.S. Fulda.
Played band. Shouting etc.
Great fun!

N.H.

September 23

23 Sunday (267-99)
16th after Trinity   Autumnal Equinox

Attended German service.
Didn't understand a thing.
After dinner getting near Port Said.
Arrived 10 p.m.
Mr Wolfe asked Iris ashore for dancing. 
Daddy, Mrs Gomersall and self went ashore.

Went into Simon Arzt. Bought cigarettes.
Went to the casino.
Had ice. Watched dancing and conjurer. Very good tricks.
Came back 1 a.m. Went to bed 4:30 a.m. Dead beat!!
Still coaling. Left 6 a.m.

N.H.

September 22

22 Saturday ( 266-100)
Ember Day  First Quarter  3.58 a.m.
S.R. 6.45, S.S. 6.59

Nothing special. Passed Crete.
Getting near Port Said.
Had dancing

September 21

21 Friday ( 265-101)
S. Matthew. Ember Day

Nothing special happened..
On top deck again.
Having ideal weather.
Passed Straits of Messina.
On top deck (Captain's) Splendid view. Sunny day.
Could see trains ashore. Everyone seemed asleep.
Could see Etna in distance. Took one hour to pass.

N.H.

September 20

20 Thursday (264-102)

On top deck ahead.
Met Mr Wolf. Seemed interested and could talk.
Had dancing again.

N.H.

September 19

19 Wednesday (263-101)
Ember Day

A lot of strangers on board. Scramble at tea. No deck space!
Found place under bridge.
Dutchman named Mr Boorman on board. Talked like an engine. Funny chap!
Played gramie a lot.

N.H.

September 18

18 Tuesday  (262-104)

Today is daddy's birthday, As we are now in port we can't celebrate it.
We went ashore in the morning and did some shopping.
Next we went by tram to the famous marble shop and had a look at their sculpture. It was magnificent, especially the one of the mermaid in a shell. There was a green light inside which gave it the colour of sea-green. After that we did some more shopping. Iris bought some carnations for daddy's birthday party. We also bought a silk shawl each. They were worth 34/- and 38/-
The boat left at 5:30 p.m. and all were glad to be at sea once more. We had a calm sea luckily! About 40 new passengers joined us.

N.H.

September 17

17 Monday (261-105)

We went to Cook's at 9:30 a.m.and took a Charie for Rapallo etc. The other family of Hunters and Mrs Gomersall were also with us. The trip was really worth it. We went along the coast to the Lido, Pieve, Santa Margherita, Portofino and Rapallo. At the latter we had lunch ( Hotel Savoy ) The meal was good. From there we went on to Paradiso Gardens and had a magnificent view through a telescope of the towns on the Eastern Riviera. After that we returned to Cook's, then had tea in a restaurant. Then we returned to the ship.

N.H.

September 16

Sunday 16 (260-160)
15th after Trinity  Ember Week

We arrived at Genoa at 7 p.m. and managed to get into the harbour. We went ashore after dinner. We walked a little and then returned by tram. We saw the Savoy Majestic.
It was strange to be on land again after so many days at sea.
Our legs felt funny. The earth below us seemed a bit too steady. We returned to our ship at about 10:30 p.m. and were ready to retire to bed.

N.H.

September 15

15 Saturday ( 259-107)
Jewish Year 5689 begins
S.R 6.34, S.S. 7.16

This is the day before we arrive at Genoa and so we are giving a grand Ball in honor of the passengers leaving at Genoa.
It really was a Grand Ball. The dining room was decorated with streamers and the deck with flags and coloured lights. It was beautifully done.

The dance lasted from 9-11:30. The band was splendid and we all enjoyed ourselves. We had refreshments of biscuits and ice cream and sandwiches brought round. The photographer took a group of us all. Nora had a dance with the Captain. The dance was a success!

N.H.

September 14

14 Friday  ( 258-108)
New Moon, 2.21 a.m.

Saw coast of Portugal quite clearly.
Passed Gibraltar at 5 p.m.
Beautifully outstanding.
Silhouette beautiful.
Iris took snaps. Came out quite well.

N.H.

September 13

13 Thursday  (257-109)

Purser took us round the ship. Saw kitchens, hospital etc.
Very interesting. Weighed 125 lbs. Iris 164 and daddy, 163. Saw cold storage.
Very cold. Wore coats
Had lunch.
Posed in afternoon.
Tea. Bed.
Saw Berlinger Islands

N.H.

September 12

12 Wednesday  (256-110)

Sea smoother. Went on top deck. Sat up there. Mended stockings, etc. Passed Oporto etc.
Beautifully sunny. Coast wonderful. Cliffs etc. Passed quite near.
Had dancing. Lot of Dutch people on board. Great fun.
Band very good.

N.H.

September 11

11 Tuesday  ( 255-111)


Sea still rough but we were not seasick, although we were rather green at times.
We are beginning to get our "sea-legs" Bed fairly late. Mr Olsen's birthday dinner came off well.
Sang and danced afterwards. Made terrible noise!  

Mr Olsen's Dinner. Nora right side with glasses, Toby and Iris on left side center

N.H

September 10

10 Monday  (254-112)

In Bay of Biscay. Slight swell. Frightfully seasick. Ate nothing. Just lay on deck. Dancing that night but no one danced. Iris attempted once. Bed fairly early. Too cold on deck.

N.H.

September 9

9 Sunday  (253-113)
14th after Trinity

Got up fairly early. In after morning 10 AM saw cliffs of Dover. Snaps. Had tea. Band. 5 PM saw Saint Catherine's light - the last bit of England! ( near Bournemouth where we had spent nearly 5 years! ) Bed fairly early.

N.H.

September 8

8 Saturday ( 252-114)
S.R. 6.23,  S.S. 7.21

After breakfast we went to Muller's to enquire about the arrival of the "Saarbrucken" and what time she leaves. Did some shopping and Nora bought a shower proof coat.

We boarded the boat at about 12:45 and after seeing our baggage into our cabins we went into lunch. The ship looks very nice and comfortable and I think we'll enjoyed the trip on her. We sit at a table with the Purser and two other people. We have already got our deck chairs and bath times so we are fairly settled in. We have explored part of the boat but have not seen everything by any means. We haven't met the other Hunters yet. We received a telegram from Nora and Flo and also a letter from Hilda and Belle.

I.H.

* NOTE: I've italicized the mention of the "other Hunters" because it's still a mystery as to who they were and what their relationship was to my family. They are mentioned twice more, on the voyage.
I have been unable to obtain a passenger list for the "SS Saarbrucken" so if any readers are able to offer any suggestions as to where I might look, please DO!

September 7

7 Friday (251-125)

Got up early. Went by train to Amsterdam. Took boat across then took train by the canals. Took boat - Marken in Zeider Zee. Saw Dutch in costumes. Very unique and interesting. Saw house and church.
Returned to Volendam. Saw costumes again. Slightly different. Had lunch, ham on bread!
Train back via canals to Amsterdam. Did shopping. Bought one pair of evening shoes each. Train for Rotterdam. Slept early. Next day to meet Saarbrucken!

September 6

6 Thursday  (250-116)
Last Quarter 11.35 p.m.

Arrived at Rotterdam 8 AM. Went to Central Hotel. Quite nice. Went in taxi to the Haque and Scha
Saw palaces; Palace of Justice, The House in the Wood, etc.
Had ice each at Scheveningen. Lunch at hotel. Sightseeing again after. Bed early

September 5

5 Wednesday  ( 249-117)

Got up early. Packed. Did shopping. Lunch by ourselves. Daddy saw Belle off. Shopped again in afternoon. Got curtain material etc. New trunk packed. Had tea. Left hotel for Victoria 5:10 PM
Miss Skipton saw us off. Gave us book each. 1 hour in train to Gravesend. Arr 7:10 PM. Boat left about 7:20 PM. Batavier II.

Very comfortable! Dinner and breakfast there. Met a Mr Spence, who had just lost daughter of 19 yrs. Very sad.
Good crossing. Saw Margate and Ramsgate by night.
Beautiful. Saw Pilot get off boat. Bed 11PM

N.H.

September 4

4 Tuesday  (248-118)

We got up early and went to Victoria Station and took a Charie for Canterbury.

The scenery was beautiful. We had a stop of 20
min at Leaham and looked at the church. We met some rels of the Whites in Shanghai and they were backed to hear we knew them. Their names were "Ambrose"
(Auntie Sophie)
We left the Charie at 1 PM and returned at 5:45. Had lunch at "Britons" Saw Cathedral. Magnificent! Wrote P.C.s. Had tea at "Savoy" Did shopping. Got back about 9:30 PM.
Beautiful day.
Belle went to see some friends.

N.H

September 3

3  Monday  (247-119)

Today was our last shopping day in London and so there was a bit of a rush. Iris and self had our hair waved and did some shopping. Daddy went down to the Taylor's. In the afternoon we met daddy at Tom Wallis's to see about curtain material but we failed to get it. Then we went to Selfridge's and bought bags and an iron. Then we rushed back to the hotel, changed for dinner and Auntie Nellie arrived. We had our grand farewell dinner (Champagne) and went to Drury Lane to see "Showboat" We had good seats. It was a wonderful play. There were 14 scenes and the music was beautiful. We got back about 12 PM. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

N.H.

September 2

2 Sunday ( 246-120)
13th after Trinity

Stayed in this morning and did some packing. In the afternoon Hilda and Agnes came to tea and dinner with us. We went to see Kensington Garden and the Dutch Gardens and then went to Lyon's new tea place "Mountview" It is a magnificent place and beautifully done up
. We came back and played the gramophone and talked up in our room. It was sad to have to say good bye to Hilda and Agnes so soon but we have no more spare time to see them before we leave.

I.H.

September 1, 1928

1 Saturday (245-121)
Partridge Shooting begins
S.R. 6.12,  S.S. 7.47

In the morning we went to Holborn and bought sheets, napkins and a bedspread at Wallis Co. This took a good time. Iris also bought some curtain material at 3/11 per yard. After lunch we stayed in and packed. Then stuck labels on, read and played grammie. Miss Skipton came at 6:30 and Hilda came in later.
Both stayed to dinner and we had a jolly time. Miss Skipton went quite early and Hilda stayed til 9:15. Brought us chocs!!
Iris read, Nora darned and wrote letter to Noelle.

I.H.

August 31

31 Friday  (241-145)
Full Moon  3.34 p.m.

Read my book early this morning before getting up. Went shopping at about 10 AM. Walked along Oxford Street. Made appointment for hair-dressing on Monday at 10 AM. Went to "Ann Haydon" and bought an evening dress, a blue pastile shade and a very pretty style.

We then went to "Southhampton Row" to meet
Daddy and Belle. We had a few minutes to spare so we had an ice at "Lyons"
We met the others and went to Finsbury Park North to have lunch with Jimmy. We met his friends and they seemed a jolly lot and very homely people.
We left at 3:20 and came straight home to do a bit of packing.
We played the gramophone for the rest of the evening.
Wrote to Flo and a man in the bus offered to post it for me as I had forgotten to do so.

I.H.

August 30

30 Thursday (243-123)

Went shopping in Oxford Street, bought an afternoon frock each to keep for landing in, in Shanghai.

Bought some pairs of shoes and two hats.
Met Hilda at 11:30 and continued our shopping with her. She had to leave us at 12:45. We packed all afternoon and after tea went out to do some odd shopping round about Whiteley's. After dinner we packed our trunks until about 11 PM and then retired to bed and read a chapter of my book "Dorothy Vernon"

I.H.

August 29

29 Wednesday  (242-124)

Jimmy came at 9:30 AM to spend the day with us. We tried to go for a chara-banc drive to Canterbury but finally took a steamer trip up the Thames as far is Richmond. We had lunch at Lyons there, and then came back to Madame Tussauds to see the wax works exhibition. The new building has changed for the better and everything looks much cleaner.

There was a great crowd there owing to a heavy downpour of rain. They have a restaurant and cinema attached to Madame Tussauds which is a very good thing. We had tea at ABC's and then returned home. Jimmy stayed to dinner and went home about 10 PM, when we retired to bed after our day touring the London by bus.

I.H.

August 28

28 Tuesday  ( 241-125)

Went by underground to High St, Kensington to do our shopping. Went into Pontings and Derry & Toms, but found nothing to our liking.

We went to "Barkers" and Nora bought two morning frocks and I bought one. On our way home we stopped at "Bennett's" and Nora bought a navy coat (summer) We saw quite a good selection of dresses there so will go again another day. We read our books until 4 PM when Miss Skipton arrived for tea.
She could not stay to dinner but is coming some other night instead. We saw her to the underground and then met Belle and daddy and went for a walk through the Palace Gardens in Kensington Gardens. The gardens were just wonderful and so were the terraces of Sycamore trees. Went to see "The City of Pleasure" at the Marble Arch Pavilion.

I.H.

August 27

27 Monday  (240-126)

We went shopping this morning in Oxford Street and Nora bought a pink evening frock at "Ann Hayden's" We went into several other shops to look for an evening cloak for Nora but like the one at "Liberty's" best. Bought flowers for Hilda at "Dickins and Jones"

Returned for lunch.

In the afternoon Nora and I went back to Liberty's and bought the evening cloak. We went to "C & A" and I bought two cheap morning frocks.
We had a Banana Royal each at "Selfridge's" and then went up to the post office on third floor. We met daddy and Belle up there so joined them. We bought some pears and grapes for dinner. When we got back Hilda arrived for dinner.
Bought some note paper today.

I.H.

August 26

26 Sunday (239-127)

12th After Trinity

Stayed in until 11:30 a.m. then we went for a walk to Hyde ark and Kensington Gardens. We had ice cream sodas in Hyde Park. We looked for the Peter Pan statue but could not find it, but in any case it was not to be seen as it was being cleaned up after that outrage done to it the other day when somebody covered it with tar and feathers.
At 2 p.m. Hilda came round to spend the afternoon and evening with us

We went to Lyons in Oxford Street for tea, then we came back and played the gramophone for the rest of the evening. Daddy saw Hilda back to the hospital and we retired to bed.

N.H.

*Note:

Kensington Gardens was not a happy place on 22 August 1928. A newspaper account of the time describes "Children, with their lips pouting sadly and with tears in their eyes". The object of their lamentation was the much-cherished statue of Peter Pan. Overnight, someone had poured a pail of tar over the bronze boy's head, then whimsically garnished it with cushion feathers.

The press reveled in the 'outrage', gathering broken-hearted comments and mawkish reactions from a devastated public.

"Poor Peter," one little fair-haired child exclaimed, "all in the dark, where he can't see the birds, and the water and everything".

"If I knew who had done it, I would smack them," shouted a little boy in a sailor suit, holding a model yacht in his arms.

"Where are my bunny rabbits and the little mice!" a tiny girl demanded [referring to the animals decorating the base]. "I always come and say good morning to them. May I make sure they're still there? I want to tell them I'll be back tomorrow."

Peter's "grotesque appearance" was soon shrouded from public gaze by a tarpaulin. Immediately, men set to work with knives, paraffin and other implements. The statue took two days to clean, and traces of the tar lingered even then. Dorothy Dickson, an actor who'd recently played Peter Pan on stage, commented: "It is the most stupid thing I have ever heard of. I cannot imagine what reason anyone could have for such a silly piece of vandalism. The only conclusion I can come to is that whoever did it must be a lunatic."

August 25

25 Saturday  (238-128)
S.R. 6.0, S.S., 8.3

Went shopping. Iris got evening coat. Blue and silver. Lovely. Also blue dress. Went to several shops. Nora could not get anything.
Afternoon.
Loafed about. Read and sewed. Hilda came to tea 4:30 p.m. Went shopping. Had ices in Williamson's (Edgeware Road) Returned bus. Had dinner. Listened to gramie. Daddy saw Hilda back.

N.H.

August 24

24 Friday (237-129)
S. Bartholomew Massacre, 1572

23/8/28
Went shopping. Bought nothing.

24/8/28
Went to Whitelys. Daddy bought a dressing gown. Bought pearls and stockings. Had tea there. Very well done up. Girl orchestra. Violinist good.
Changed for dinner. Iris wore black dress. I wore blue. Hilda and Agnes came. Went in taxi to Winter Garden Theatre. Saw, "So this is Love?" Very funny. Good jokes. Came back in taxi. Enjoyed selves.

N.H.

August 23

23 Thursday  (236-130)
First Quarter, 9.21 a.m.

24/8/28
We went shopping in the morning. Nora bought and evening dress at C&A and two morning frocks. Iris bought nothing.

23/8/28
In the afternoon Jimmy came round. We went by bus to Richmond. Had tea at the "Maids of Honor Tea Room"

"Maids of Honour Tea Room" Richmond

Cakes quite nice. Not as nice as Bakewell cakes. Went by bus to Kingston etc. Back through Busby. Dinner here. Talked.

N.H.

August 22

22 Wednesday (235-131)

Got up at 7 AM. Had two sets of singles with Iris. Rained. Breakfast. Photo from Edna. Packed. Tennis again. Jacque got up. Lunch. Everyone except Mr. Payton and Jacques saw us to station. Waved farewell from Kemerton. Saw them from train. Sad to leave Lustleigh. Left 1:54 arrived in Newton 2:20 left 3 PM arrived at Paddington 6:50. Tea on train after Taunton. Belle here awaiting us. Hilda came. Had dinner. Talked. Show dresses and postcards. Saw her back to Golden Square.
Bed 11 PM

N.H.

August 21

21 Tuesday  (234-132)

Did washing etc. rooms. Lunch 12:30. Train 1:50 arr Bovey 2:03. Mary and Jack stayed at home. Char-a-banc from Bovey to Haytor 2:20.

Haytor Rocks

Went up rocks. Frightfully windy! View wonderful! Could see sea, Teignmouth, Exmouth, and Torquay, etc. Picked heather. Had tea in the "Haytor Rocks Hotel" Grand tea!
Took 4:50 bus to Widdicombe-in-the-Moor.
Five minutes there. Saw church etc. Returned Bovey. Walked around. Left Bovey 6:18. Arrived Lustleigh 6:28. Cut flowers. Supper. Talked after.

N.H.

August 20

20 Monday ( 233-133)
Black Game Shooting begins

We all got up late. After breakfast we went to station. I was return to fetch dolly. Train left Lust. 12:14 arrived Exeter 1 PM. Went to Deller's for lunch. Fine! Roast beef and lamb and mint sauce and strawberry ice cream soda! Mixture!

Deller's Cafe, Exeter

Went to Cathedral. Attended Evensong (3 p.m.) 20 minutes long. Next looked round Cath. Went to see Guildhall. Old gate and roof went back to 13th C.
Went to see old city wall. Had tea at Deller's, choc eclair etc! Band. Bought "How long has this been going on?" at Paish's. Hurried to catch train. Tram to St. 6:10 arr. Lust. 7:56
Met Mary and Denise at St Racket. Fissed and gramie. Supper. Talked. Bed cheese + 1/4

N.H.

August 19

19 Sunday  (232-134)

Got up 6:15. Church 7 a.m. Wrote diary. Wrote letters.
Went to church 11 a.m.- 12:15 Walked back.
Mr Payton and Dolly went in carriage.
After lunch played tennis. Had tea. Denise got whole split in mouth. Nearly choked!
Rest played again. Iris and I had single. Iris won 2-1. Daddy wrote letters, went to post.
Mrs Payton, Dolly and Vincent went to church.

n.H.

August 18

18  Saturday  (231-135)
S.R. 5.49,  S.S. 8.17

Had breakfast at 8:15 AM. Left by 9:24 train. Arriving Totnes 10:25.
Through train. Compartment to selves. Fun one hour in Totnes. Saw shops, went inside a Guildhall, Edward the sixth reign. Saw stocks (sat in them ) and man trap. Saw old prehistoric pennies (silver). Also map of R. Dart (Torquay) etc. and Proclamation by brother-in-law of Oliver Cromwell, 651.
Got boat 11:15, Kingswear Castle. Marvelous scenery. Mr & Mrs. P could not join us. Stopped at Stoke, Gabriel and Dittisham. Arrived Dart 12:15. Went to P.  Castle. Daddy, Denise and Dolly went in. Had lunch in shelter. Wasps a pest. Took photos. Had Ices. Saw Butterwalk. Bought PCs. Returned Paignton 3:25, arrived 4:20. Tea at Pillars (swish) 5:09 to Lust. 6:25 PM Glorious day.

N.H.

August 17

17 Friday  ( 230-136)

Went by 10:24 AM train from Lustleigh. Arrived at 11:30 AM. Went to Westfield; saw Bob. Went through the town to the Strand, showed daddy the Abbey Gardens and also the Princess Gardens. Went to Kent Caverns and then on to Meadfoot beach and partly on to the Marine Drive.
Went back to the Strand and took bus to Cockington Village and Church.

The village and church were crowded with "trippers". We then went back to Union Street for tea. Came back to the village and bought postcards.
Agnes went back to London today while we were at Torquay. Saw daddy back to Easton's after dinner. Dolly's great discovery! Two kittens!

N.H.

August 16

16 Thursday (229-137)
Lammas Fire Insurance ceases

The Misses Hammertons and Georgette arrived. Iris, George, Jacques and self had a set of tennis.
Next we all walked up to the Cleave and missed the Hammertons. Saw them at last. Nora fetched rest and lost way. Wandered for miles. Had lunch. Walked over Cleave. Scenery lovely. Returned. Had tea in Par. Played five sets of tennis. Glorious. ( although stiff after )
After supper went for a walk. Moonlight. Bracing walk. Enjoyed selves thoroughly.

N.H.

August 15

15 Wednesday (228-138)
New Moon 2.49 p.m.

This morning did some more shopping. Packed. Walked down to Tolcarne Beach and watched children bathing in pool and people playing hockey and cricket.
Left by 1:55 train for Par. Left Par 3 p.m. direct to Newton. Had tea on train. Arrived Newton 5 p.m.
Had ices in Newton and saw the famous Cricket fields. Caught the 6 o'clock train to Lustleigh arriving 6:28. Agnes (Applelby ) Dolly, and Jacques were there to meet us. Our impression of Lustleigh was very favourable.
A good supper awaited us. After that we talked a lot and the boys were per usual, dotty. We saw daddy back to his abode and were pleased to see his room was better than the one at Newquay.

N.H.

August 14

14 Tuesday ( 227-139)

At 10:30 we all went to the hairdresser's. At 11:30 we went downtown. Iris bought a blouse. We met daddy later and went to the headland near the "Hotel Bristol" After lunch we went by bus to Mawgan.
We only had 1/2 hour there and thus did not have time to see much of the village.
2:30 p.m.
We walked via the R. Gannel to Crantock. The scenery was beautiful. On our way it began to rain but it soon cleared up again. We went into Crantock Church.
It was very quaint and worth seeing. The screen had a very fine line of figures on it carved in wood. There was an old font dating back to the 14th century and also an old stone coffin. In the churchyard on the N. side we saw a pair of stocks which had previously been used in the village. Crossed over by ferry.

N.H.

August 13

13 Monday ( 226-140)
Grouse Shooting begins

Doctor Syntax's Head

Went in Hocking's Charie to Lands End. Took sandwiches, sweets and fruit with us. Stopped at Penzance 10 minutes. Rained. Bought sweets etc. Went by a Perranporth etc

Perranporth, Cornwall

. Lands End. Had lunch on the rocks by the sea. Fed seagulls. Saw Gog and Magog. Dr. Syntax's and Lands End cavern.
Scenery very beautiful. Poured cats and dogs. Wrote postcards. Posted at Lands End. Had tea at St Ives. Saw church in Harbor. Very interesting. Return 7 PM. After supper went to cliffs again. Rained like anything.
Caught in shower. Drenched to the skin. Retired early.

I.H.

August 12

12 Sunday (225-141)
10th after Trinity

Village of Boscastle

Went to stations. Trunks not arrived. Went in Trelawney Charie at 10:30 AM to 7 PM for a drive to Tintagel and Boscastle. Scenery good. Too long to spend at Boscastle. Really a half-day tour. At Tintagel walked around cliffs and also went inside the old post office. Very quaint.
Had lunch at Fry's Hotel. Quite good. Sat in parlor with three others. Had two hours here. Left 2:15 arrived Boscastle 2:30 PM. Had 2 1/4 hours here. Nothing much to do. Sat by sea. Harbor very pretty. Fed the ducks. Had tea, 4/3 each at Scott's Tea Rooms. Returned for supper. Daddy and self went along the cliffs. Saw headland and lighthouse. Tide far out. Very pretty. Iris stayed behind to write a letter.

N.H.

August 11

11 Saturday (224-142)
Half Quarter Day
S.R. 5.39. S.S. 8.30

We got up at 6 AM. Had breakfast 645. Train left 7:45. Arrived Derby safely. There Iris dropped pin in the rails and a porter got it out for her. We parted with Miss Hunt. The train to London was crowded. Arrived Saint Pancras 11:45 AM. Lost luggage and found it, got to Paddington in 1/4 hour. Bought tickets and got 12:05 PM train. Lost luggage again.
Not enough lunch. Had it at 8:30 PM. Ravenously hungry. Nothing since 7 AM. Change at Plymouth and Portsmouth. Arrived Newquay 10 PM. Luggage not arrived. Went to Lerryn House, sleeping out! Daddy in the room with gas light and ours in separate house nearby as bad. Went to Trelawney. Phoned, no room in Newquay. Returned Lerryn House. Had supper. Went back to the station. Sent telegram. Returned to our rooms and slept well.

N.H.

August 10

10 Friday  (223-143)

The others went shopping in Matlock. Went by bus to Matlock Bath. Hired a motorboat for 15 min and went up the River Derwent. They also enquired about train times.

10/8/28
Daddy, Iris and self, went to town.Box wax for Mrs Payton. Next we walked to Mat. Bath and went inside Cumberland Cavern. Very interesting. It was inhabited by Romans. The guide gave us some flour spa.
Hurried back. Went by 2:15 train-Bakewell. Saw the Bank House School and Bakewell Church. After that we had tea in "Ye Olde Bakewell Puddin' Shoppe"
We had the famous Bakewell Tarts. We got back at about 7 p.m. After supper Flo, Iris and self sang and had quite a concert among ourselves.

N. H.

August 9

9 Thursday ( 222-144)

Left 10:30 AM. The same party as yesterday went for a Charie ride to see the famous Dovedale and we weren't disappointed. We went via Thorpe and saw the Izaak Walton Hotel. The scenery was very pretty. We had a half hour stop at Dovedale.

We crossed over the stepping stones. On our right was Stafford and on our left, Derby. On our way back we had a nice tea at the New Inns Hotel. We passed the beautiful Bradford Dale. We returned at 7 PM. After dinner we danced in the recreation room.

I.M.

August 8

8 Wednesday (221-145)
Last Quarter  6.24 p.m.

Seven of us including Miss Cooper and her friend went in the "Land-to-Let" for a drive through the Dukeries. First we went through the Duke of Portland's estate, next the Duke of Newcastle's and lastly the Duke of Devonshire's. We went through the famous Lime Avenue and also the Cathedral Avenue. We had lunch at the Hop Pole Hotel at Ollerton. We arrived back at 5 PM and had tea here. After supper we played tennis with Miss Cooper and her friend. Then we sat in the recreation room and listen to singing.

I.H.

August 7

7 Tuesday (220-146)

After breakfast we went with Nora and Flo, two new acquaintances here to look over Rockside Hydro. We went over the Hydro and found it very comfortable looking.
We then went into the town to buy fruit and etcs.  We walked through the park and then sat down and talked until it was about 12:45, when we took the bus back here.

I.H.

August 6

6 Monday (219-147)
Bank Holiday

Today was a very full day for us. We went to add in the hole this morning and found it disappointing. They charged us about a pound before we knew where we were. It was 3/6 entrance. 
After tea, Nora and I had a single on the hard courts and later on we had a set with two other ladies.
Tonight we attended the large dance held here. We had a fine Orchestra playing for us so it helped and making our dance enjoyable. We had two "Paul Jones" and also a dance where the ladies had to ask the gentleman being leap year.
We danced every dance until 1 o'clock. We had refreshments at 11 o'clock. Daddy played bridge while we were at the dance. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we're dead tired when we got to bed. The Houfes went back to Hull this morning.

I.H.

August 5

5 Sunday (218-148)
9th After Trinity

We went into breakfast and met some very nice people there at our table. A Mr. and Mrs. Houfe and their son and two other ladies.  We have an excellent waiter who just spins around us and is all attention to our wants. The quickest and cleanest waiter I've ever seen. He is also the baths assistant. We went for a bus ride round about here and enjoyed it thoroughly. At 3 PM we played tennis with Nora and Flo, our two ladies at our table. At supper  we had a good chat with the Houfes about Hull and various places of interest. 

After dinner we all attended the concert and community singing. That ended at 10:15 and we didn't go to bed until 11 o'clock because of our interesting talk at the bottom of the stairs.

I.H.

August 4

4 Saturday (217-149)
War declared on Germany, 1914
S.R. 5.27,  S.S. 8.43


We went to the Pump Gardens at Leamington spa to listen to the band. After tiffin we left for Matlock. Our first stop was at Coventry where we got into a very crowded train for Birmingham. At the Birmingham we had a long wait so we went to tea in the town. We looked at the shops, but unfortunately somewhere closed, it being Saturday afternoon. We had to wait a long time for the train to Derby. At Derby we had another long wait of and hour and a 3/4 giving us time to see the town by tram.

At last we arrived at Matlock and came straight to the Hotel Chatsworth Hydro. We found a dance going on, so joined in and danced until 11 o'clock. So every night so far, we've stayed up late.

I.H.

*Note: 
            It was renamed Chatsworth Hydro, claiming in 1920 that it had "absolutely the finest position in Matlock" and in 1926 "The Cosiest of all Hydros" advertised suites to attract permanent residents]. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Taylor had been the owners for some years, with Mrs. Taylor acting as the manageress. Mr. Taylor had business interests in both Stockport and Manchester and when he died in 1928 it was said that he had been associated with Matlock Hydros for many years. His wife died less than two months later and Chatsworth was put up for auction, though did not sell immediately. By 1932 it was under both new ownership and management.

Chatsworth continued as a hydro until the Second World War when C&A Modes, a Manchester textile firm, took it over (although it was still advertising as a hydro in Kelly's 1941 Directory). It reopened briefly as a hydro post war but was bought by Derbyshire County Council, along with Rockside, and a number of large houses in the vicinity. The sale was finalised seven months after the Council had bought Rockside. They paid £17,000 for Chatsworth. These buildings became the newly formed Matlock Teacher Training College, a highly respected institution in the town. Unfortunately for Matlock, the students moved to the Derby in 1988 when the Derby and Matlock Colleges amalgamated.

August 3

3 Friday (216-150)

We spent this morning in shopping. We bought a pair of silver shoes each and Iris bought a sandal styled pair as well. After lunch we took the 2:15 bus for Stratford and arrived about 3:30. There was a fair on there. First we went to Anne Hathaway's cottage. We had to cross a field to get to it. The cottage was well preserved and very unique.

We ate our sandwiches on our return to Stratford. Then we had a nice each. Next we went to Holy Trinity Church and saw Shakespeare's burial place. His tomb was placed in the church thus showing he had some importance attached to him. Paid 6d entrance. Next saw grammar school from outside and went to River. Went for a trip 2 miles up river. Magnificent views. Swans tame. Had tea and cakes. Went to see "Midsummer Night's Dream". Wonderfully good. Scenery good. Returned 12 PM

I.H.

August 2

2 Thursday (215-151)

The first thing we did this morning was to go to Randall's. Iris bought a pair of gray shoes. Then we took a "Red" Midlands bus and went Kenilsworth. From there we walk to the castle. On the way we had to cross a ford. It was fun! We paid 6d entrance fee and 2 /- for a guide. We saw the ruins of the castle but there was one part restored in which there were occupants.

Kenilsworth Castle

There were three distinct types of architecture; Norman, Gothic and Tudor. The castle belonged to Lord Leicester, Elizabeth's favorite. Then we returned to our hotel. After tiffin we went by tram to Warwick and walked to Guy's Cliffe. Guy lived there as a hermit. We saw his cell and also an old Chapel built on rock. There was a figure of the giant Guy. We also visited stables, hewn out of the rock. Then we returned. We had tea at the "Pump Rooms. Then we went to Stratford and saw "Hamlet" it was wonderful he acted. Arrived back at 12 pm


 I.H.

August 1, 1928

1 Wednesday. (214-152)
Lammas Day (Scottish Quarter Day)
Full Moon. 4.31 p.m.

We went by tram to Warwick Castle. The walk up to the castle was very inviting. The castle and grounds were well-kept. A guide took us around. We saw the Armory Hall, Red Drawing Room, Green Drawing Room, Cedar Room and Queen Anne's State Room.

The rooms were very interesting. The Boule work was especially good. Each painting was lighted with an electric bulb. This was quite unique. We saw some good paintings by Rubens Raphael and VanDyk. Then we saw Guy's Porridge Pot. The view from the Blue Room was remarkable. We saw the fork of the Avon and a view of the old mill below and fields all round. Also saw the Warwick Vase. Then we saw St Mary's church and the Lord Leicester's Hospital Chapel. In the afternoon we went in a charabanc to Stratford-on-Avon and it rained. Had tea at River Café. Saw Shakespeare's birthplace, returned via Warwick at 6:30 PM. Went to see "It Pays to Advertise"

I.H.

July 31

31 Tuesday (213-153)
Trinity Law Sittings End   Game Certificates and Gun Licenses Expire

Had breakfast at 8:30 AM. More people at hotel this morning. Nora and I went shopping until 10 AM then we wrote a few letters went out for a short walk. We went to Euston station and caught the 11:30 AM train for Coventry, where we had to change for Leamington. There were a few passengers in the train. We tried for rooms at the Regent, but couldn't get rooms so we came to the Manor House Hotel, a historical sort of building and I think we have a very nice room here. After tea we went for a walk about Leamington and saw some very nice shops. We bought a doll hat to send to Mary. We enquired about a theater here also and about Charabanc drives. Had exactly the same dinner as last night only not half as good and for nearly twice the money.

I.H.

July 30

30 Monday (212-154)

Got up early and brought the trunks downstairs. Taxi arrived at 10 AM to take us to Central Station. Said goodbye to all at Clifton and also matron and Miss Day. Arrived in London at about 1:15 PM. Went to the Bedford Hotel, got our rooms and went to tiffin. After tiffin daddy went out and we went to buy shoes etc. and also renewed our old Gwalia associations. Had tea at ABC's, awful ice cream, but nice tea. We went to the Russell Hotel to look up Mr Churn, an old schoolmate of daddy's.

Had Lemon Squash at the Winter Garden there. We went to the Ambassador Hotel to dinner, ie: the Gwalia Hotel of 1924. The place has been altered for the good. We went to the Regent Theatre to see "The Ringer" a fine mystery play.

July 29

29 Sunday (201-155)
8th after Trinity

We did a little packing after breakfast then went by tram to the square. From the square we walked up to show daddy our playing field, then we walked on to Winton. We arrived home just as it poured with the rain.
We finished all our packing after tiffin and then wrote letters. After tea we went for a short walk to the crossroads but it pelted with rain so we had to turn back. We leave tomorrow for London and then's on with our tour. Thrills!!!


I.H.

July 28

28 Saturday (210-156)
S.R.5.17,   S.S.8.55

Daddy bought a new trunk this morning and we packed it as soon as it arrived. Nora went to have her hair waved this morning and in the evening I went to have a shampoo and set. I also bought a nice pair of afternoon shoes for 27/.6 The hat-box came this morning.
Daddy and Nora went to Fisherman's Walk to order a taxi to take us to the Central Station on Monday morning.

I.H.

July 27

27 Friday (209-157)

Nora went to the dentist and I went shopping. We met by the gramophone shop so went in to buy three new records. "Old Man River" and some others Inez told us about. We found Mrs. Dry and Matron here when we returned and had a little chat. After tiffin we got ready to go to the tea at Noelle's house in Parkstone.
We met her in the Square and she took us to her place. There were a party of nine there to T and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. We arrived home at about 730. It poured with rain all afternoon.

I.H.

July 26

26 Thursday (208-158)

Today's a great day!! when Nora left school for good. She had one more exam and then after that came the breaking up for the holidays. Daddy and I went to fetch her and we said goodbye to some of the girls and Haskel. We then went up to Fullingers to see about my OG blazer and also to fit Nora with one. We had an early supper and went to see "Yellow Sands". We met Inez, Alwyn and Goodwin there as was arranged.  We all enjoyed the show and it was certainly funny. Goodwin drove us all home and we had a light refreshment and talked, Goodwin played some jazz music on the piano. Inez and Alwyn leave for Jersey tomorrow so we won't see them again for sometime.

I.H.

July 25

25 Wednesday ( 207-159)
S. James

Belle went to a garden party with Mrs Kennedy and Daddy and I went on the top of the tram to Christchurch and down by the river there.
After supper we went round to Mrs Russell`s and she took us up to see her new house. It was very dark so we couldn't see much except the faint outline of the house.
It was beautifully cool walking on the cliffs this evening.

I.H.

July 24

24 Tuesday (206-160)

First Quarter, 3.38 p.m.

Daddy and I went shopping at Boscombe this morning to buy bathing caps. I couldn't get one to fit so I had to order one. Inez and Alwyn were to come up to bathe, but in the end they couldn't, but they did come to have Chinese dinner. They enjoyed the chow I believe. After dinner we danced out in the garden as it was so hot.
Belle's badminton set arrived today and we put it up. We three bathed this afternoon and the water was gloriously warm. We are arranged to meet the Cocks and a Goodwin on Thursday in the Theater Lougne. It's been a glorious fine day.

I.H.

July 23

23 Monday ( 205-161)

Daddy and I went to the cinema this afternoon to see "White Gold" It was a thoroughly boring film and we came out before the middle of the picture.
I went shopping after seeing Nora to school, to try and buy a bathing costume, but couldn't find one to my liking.

I.H.

July 22

22 Sunday ( 204-162)
7th after Trinity

After tiffin we went down on the beach to bathe. The Wrights came to tea and dinner and also bathed with us. It was lovely in the water today and we bathed twice.
We had a fine Chinese dinner which everyone enjoyed.
We played the gramophone until the Wrights left us.
They had to go quite early as the trams stop earlier on Sundays.

I.H.

July 21

21 Saturday (203-163)
S.R. 5.7  S.S. 9.5

Today is the BHS speech day and we three are to attend. It is also Eunice's birthday so we are taking her a present this afternoon. Nora went to the dentist. We arrived just in time for the speeches. We had tea at St. George's and afterwards went to see the entertainment. It was a very good show and I think "A Visit to London, 1815" was the most amusing.
We looked over the cooking exhibition and all the things were already sold.
We went down to see Nelly Wallace in "Love and Money"
She was quite good but the show wasn't up to much.

I.H.

July 20

Friday (203-164)

We did a good deal of packing this morning and Daddy bought a nice large hat box for us.
I went to fetch my overcoat this morning and we bought some new records too,
We took Inez with us to see "The Acquital" at the Theatre Royal. It was a ripping show and most thrilling and well plotted.

I.H.

July 19

19 Thursday (201-165)

Daddy and I went shopping this morning and I have two more hats as a result. After tiffin we went to west cinema to see man of daring and is that nice, both quite good films. After the show we went to Bobby's for tea. Had an ice and a ripping tea. The orchestra played "A Room with a View"
Alwyn and Inez turned up after dinner and had a chat with us. We saw them back to the Square and then went to the pier to hear the Daily Mail Musical Yacht broadcasting.

We caught the last car home.

I.H.

July 18 Nora's 16th Birthday

18 Wednesday (200-166)

Went early this morning to fetch Inez out for the day. I arrived at St. George's in time to wish Nora a happy birthday before school. At 11 o'clock the Charabanc came to take us to Winchester. There were only three others in the car besides us, so it was rather a dull trip on the whole. We had tiffin at Dumper's Café at Winchester, the same place where we at tiffin in 1924. Went over the Cathedral. At Ramsey we went over the Abbey and had an ice at "Dumpers Café" there also. We had tea at Lyndhurst and then came home. Inez stayed for dinner and daddy and Belle took her back home afterwards. I went to bed early.

I.H.

July 17

17 Tuesday (199-167)
New Moon 5.36 A.M.

Nora began her Cambridge Exam today and we wish her success.

I.H.

July 16

16 Monday (198-168)

Got up early this morning and took Nora back to school.
I went shopping at Beale's and Plumer's, Bright's and Bobby's

I.H.

July 15

15 Sunday (197-169)
6th after Trinity

Daddy and Belle went bathing this morning while Nor and i packed one trunk at home.
At about 3 PM we went down to the Wright's for tea. We stayed for supper too, and nearly missed the last tram back.
Today has been the hottest day I've known in England for ages!*
 It was really boiling hot!

I.H.

*Note: July 1928- Very sunny and rather warm with below average rainfall.

Mean Temperature	18.5°C
Monthly Highest	30.5°C	Total Rain	52 mm
Monthly Lowest	10.1°C	Total Sun	290 hrs

There was some changeable and rather cool weather during the early part of July. More than 16 mm of rain was recorded on the 3rd, and the maximum temperature on the 6th was only 18.2°C. During the second week it became largely dry, sunny and warm, and this summery spell of weather lasted, almost without interruption, until the last few days of the month. There was unbroken sunshine on both the 13th and 14th; and the temperature on the 15th exceeded 30°C. 

July 14

14 Saturday (196-170)
S.R. 4.59 S.S. 9.12

I went shopping to buy cakes for this afternoon's tea.
Straight after tiffin I went to St George's to fetch the five girls out to tea..
Went to fetch Nora.
We played clock golf.

I.H.

July 13

13 Friday (195-171)

We went to see "The Desert Song" at the Theatre Royal and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It's the best show I've seen for a long time.

July 8-12

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July 7

7 Saturday (189-177)

S.R 4.52,  S.S. 9.17

Nora went to the dentist this morning and I went shopping to buy cakes for this afternoon's tea party. Straight after tiffin I went to fetch six girls from school up to tea. I met Mrs. Stead on the tram and talked with her. I arrived home with the girls at about 3 PM and we all talked in the drawing room while I played the gramophone. They all enjoyed their tea I think as the cakes went quick enough. After tea we all played clock golf and Amoret Allen was the winner so daddy gave her a box of chocolates as a prize I took them back to school.

I.H.

July 6

6 Friday (188-178)

We saw "The Best People" tonight and it was very good.

Most laughable show for a long time.

I went to fetch Nora for the week-end as usual.

I.H.