Not very busy at work. Finished early. Played a bit. Went to see Mr Morley with regard to the Band of Hope1 social. He was not in but I saw his wife. Read a bit.
Sunderland beaten by Burnley by 2 – 1. At church meeting whether an invitation should go to Mr Chadwick to stay another year2.
“Band of Hope”: See note on 13 January. ↩
Methodist ministers were appointed, for fixed terms of office, by the meeting of members of their chapel. ↩
At work as usual. Went to choir practice at night. Not much done. Directors’ meeting. I called at the dock and was rather late in getting back. Harry came along for me on Reg’s bicycle. I helped Tom Brake all the afternoon. Rather late in finishing.
At work as usual. Busy all day. Played the piano at night. Did a bit work. Read a bit. Went to the post last thing.
At work as usual. Some excitement through football match. Sunderland 0 versus Burnley 0 for the English Cup. I walked to Roker and back in the afternoon and again with Willie at night. At the lecture at Trinity1 and slipped down the steps and split my trouser knee. Called in at Mr Chadwick’s and made final arrangements with regard to the service tomorrow. Willie in with me and he insisted on his work scheme. Mr Whittaker had Dr Prowse *, and he gave the same verdict as Dr Blair.
“Trinity”: possibly Holy Trinity Church, Bishopwearmouth. ↩
Got up about 7.45. Drilled a bit. Pretty busy at work. Finished soon. Played a bit. Went to the library. Shaved. Went to the choir practice and played for the anthems. Walked round with Willie. Told him about Joe being out of work. Arranged to go to the pictures tomorrow night at the Victoria Hall1. Went to bed late. Father sat up for a bit.
Victoria Hall: see note on 10 January. ↩
At work in good time. Got lunch at the office and went to the match from Grangetown with Alf. Sunderland 2 Preston 0. Rather unsatisfactory game. Bit late for meeting. Called for Willie at night and went to the Memorial Hall1. Mr Newrick’s choir providing the entertainment. Charlie saw Susie Robson and she promised to go to the Band of Hope2.
Joe received word from Dr Todd with regard to the secretaryship of the British Medical3 for the North of England.
Memorial Hall: See note on 10 January. ↩
Band of Hope: See note on 13 January. ↩
“British Medical” appears to be correct, with no word such as “Association” following; such an appointment with the BMA would have been a notably exalted position for Joe. ↩
Very busy at work. Didn’t finish until about 6.30. Called at Chadwicks’ and saw Mrs and then went up to see Mr Rutherford. He said he never went to any meeting on Sunday afternoon, but stayed at their place always. Went to post last thing. Charlie called at Willie’s. Willie getting well again. Father still improving. Joe got word from Huddersfield to say that he may go there and see them early next week.
Huddersfield & Joe.
At work as usual. Finished in good time. Father slightly better again. Went to Grangetown1 social at night. Charlie with me. George and the girl there but we stood apart. Pretty decent but too many children taking part in it. Got home very late. Read some “Defendant” by G.K.C[hesterton].
“Grangetown”: then the southernmost suburb of Sunderland, inland from Hendon Paper Mill. ↩
Got up about 7.45. Busy at work. Signs more peaceful. Father’s pain still bad and I telephoned for the doctor in the morning. George had to go to Newcastle in the afternoon. Went down to annual choir meeting. Mr Chadwick presided. A meeting not very businesslike and nothing satisfactory done. Decided to commence the ½d per week. Played ping-pong for a minute or two.
Dr Blair said Father had gone back a few days, but that he hoped it was nothing serious.