Diary Dec 1911 - Sept 1912

28 Dec. Description of Sunday School Tea Party

1912

1 Jan. Discussion about the King's visit to India - behaviour of two maharajahs etc.

2 Jan. Supper at Chosen Hotel given by Vicar and Churchwardens "to themselves, Choir Men, Sidesmen, Bell Ringers and Sexton". Names of all present and details of meal set out

14 Jan. Reference to Mr. Purnell, Vicar of Staunton

17 Feb. Meeting re. the Disestablishment and disendowment of the Welsh Church - evidently a cause of much anxiety. The diarist proposed 2 motions expressing sympathy with that Church

13 March "There is no improvement in the coal strike" [which started on March 1st]

28 March Confirmation Service

6 April Full details of Easter Saturday church service

7 May History of Holford's Charity (Churchdown)

5 June Bristol and Glos. Archaeological Society meeting at Dursley. Description of Ozleworth Church, Owlpen Old Manor House etc.

14 June 282 signatures obtained for a petition against the disestablishment of the Welsh Church

15 June Reference to an extract from the Chantery [sic] Register relating to the Parish of Churchdown at the time of Edward VI

25 June Some history of the Tyndale family of Stinchcombe

13 July Visit to Berkeley Castle - history, description

15 July Is very much involved in the distribution of cards etc. relating to the National Insurance Scheme

25 July Dr. Foster almost recovered from operation for appendicitis

20 Aug. Visit to Chipping Campden - description of church etc.

29 Aug. Refers to slowness when working in the garden "owing to my crippled state - left foot very painful"

3 Sept. Drew up new Will

20 Sept. Visited Iron Acton church - description. Also Little Sodbury Manor House