| Description | Particular entries concern Cecil's studies at Radley College. Charlotte mentions on 28 January that he has written an essay on 'the fall of the Greek Empire and the rise of the Turkish Power' as part of his holiday homework. His studies appear to be successful, as he receives the 1st French prize, noted on 29 June, and is awarded both the Heathcote Classical and Heathcote Mathematical scholarships, 20 December. Both are worth £20, but he is only able to take up one.
Charlotte continues to teach Sidney and Mary and fulfil her parish commitments, as well as being involved in general household tasks and managing household accounts. She writes on 8 March that 'the plumbers came, then a traveller from a bankrupt firm in London, we spent over £9!' None of the family suffers from major health problems, although there are ongoing concerns about the health of Charlotte's mother, following a stroke the previous year.
She goes for winter walks, and writes that she and Fred were able to cross the Thames at Henley on the ice, 25 January Other leisure activities later in the year include a party at Belle Hatch, 28 June, and a visit to Henley Regatta, 1 July. She visits her mother in London and goes shopping in Oxford Street on 7 July, and the family take a vacation in Folkestone in August. The children go bathing, play lawn tennis and go to cricket matches, while Charlotte sits on the beach. There are also outings to hear the band in West Cliff Gardens, 10 August, and the children go in a fly to hear 'Brandram read Twelfth Night' on 19 August. Charlotte visits Windsor on 9 September and sees the State Apartments, Royal stables, Round Tower, Albert Memorial and St George's Chapel.
Reading matter includes 'Spiritual Readings', 'Voices of Comfort', 'After Death', Pusey's 'Everlasting Punishment' and 'Wilberforce on the Blessed Eucharist'. |