16 September, 1883: Whatton, Part 2: The party continues
16 September, 1883 Whatton. quiet morning – church in theafternoon – played the service in a surplice,Cellier assisting – tea on the lawn – a prettylittle woman Mrs. Badger (husband embezzled& bolted) came to tea – quiet evening – Cellier& I played the organ in the billiard room. As we read in Sullivan’s diary for […]
15 September, 1883: King David and a visit to the Hall of Halls
15 September, 1883 Left for Leeds. 10.10 a.m. missed Macfarran atthe station – had accident to train in front of usat Lofthouse – no one killed – rehearsed “KingDavid” – 2nd part not satisfactory – returnedto town at 10 p.m. supped at F went on toWhatton Manor (E.A. Hall’s) in the evening.A. Cellier, Douglas Grant […]