| Description | Particular details include the putting up of the Christmas tree, 6 January, with a festive tea for the school children, 'bread, jam and [a] sing'. Charlotte continues to help with the teaching at the school, instructs the confirmation candidates, turns her hand to musical composition (tried 'to put some words to a tune', 18 May), and also continues with Cecil's lessons. There is a school inspection by Mr Bellairs, 'a satisfactory account of the school but arithmetic very bad', 29 June. On more than one occasion Fred maintains the journal for Charlotte due to her poor health. However, they still manage a family vacation in Bournemouth in September and October. Activities include walks on the sands, cliffs, the pier, and a trip to Sydenham. Charlotte's mobility is hindered by her 'weakness', she travels by means of a 'donkey chair'. In addition, there are trips to London in January and February, and 'to see the restored chapel at Worcester' on 5 June. Charlotte also visits T. T. Carter at the rectory at Clewer [Windsor] and on 13 December he hears her first confession, and gives her his 'absolution and blessing'.
Reading matter includes 'Mother Margaret's Life', 'a good and clear paper on the election of bishops', 27 January, 'Discipline of the Will', many items by Rev. T. T. Carter including 'The Training of the Elect', 'The Ransomed Life', and a sermon 'on the danger of uncontrolled freedom of thought and speculation'. Titles of other works include 'Alone in London', and 'Indian Missions'.
Loose enclosure comprises a handwritten menu |