Catherine Aurora Page

September 1861

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Sunday 1^st September

In the morning I went to Saint Catherine’s by myself. Isabella & Surtees went to St Lawrence’s. In the afternoon Isabella, Surtees & self went to St Catherine’s, Papa to St Lawrence’s. In the evening went on the Esplanade.

Monday 2^nd September

Stayed at home all morning. At 2 o/c. we started for black gang chine in a pony chaise. We walked to the bottom of the chine, very steep & hot. we went into the bizarre, Papa bought two sand views. We then walked to the Nob (St Catherine’s Down) & walked back to the hotel. Got back to Ventnor about 6 o/c. in the evening we went on the Esplanade, the band played.

Tuesday 3^rd September

We went with Mr and Mrs Sutton to a meeting in the morning.

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In the afternoon we went for a walk towards Bonchurch. In the evening we went to hear the little Sutton’s play a trio, I also played.

Wednesday 4^th September

Packed up my things, wrote to Harriette Bird.  In the evening went on the Esplanade.

Thursday 5th September

Started at 9 o/c for Ryde.  Stopped at Brading & saw “Little Jane’s” grave[1] & the church.

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Left Ryde by the 12.15 boat & Portsmouth by the 1.35 train. Arrived at Brighton at 3.20 & drove to Cavendish Place. The darling chicks were in the drawing room. I had tea with them then we went on the Esplanade & met Georgia. We walked with the children as far as the Chain Pier. Georgie & I then returned home, had tea, then spent the evening at the Drury’s.

Friday 6^th September

George Drury came in. I went with the children on the beach. We stayed there till dinner time.  Auntie, uncle & Isabella came at ½ past 1 o/c.  We left Brighton at 4.50 drove from Lewes to Offham in the wagonette.  It was so jolly to be with them all again & I feel so happy. Stanley is staying here.

Saturday 7^th September

In the morning I played at croquet with Stanley & Maggie. Went round the garden with auntie & picked some flowers for Polly. I wrote to Papa. Had an archery

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party. Then a game at croquet.  After tea we had a game at bagatelle & some music. They all left at ½ past 10 o/c.

Sunday 8^th September

Wrote to Isabella. Went to church morning & afternoon. Mr Shiffrun[?] did all the service. After afternoon service I took a walk through the shrubbery with Auntie, Nelly, Jessie & Emma.

Monday 9^th September

After breakfast had a game at croquet with Polly, Maggie & Stanley. Walked down to the station to see Stanley off by the 11.30 train.  Auntie Milly & her baby went to Brighton.   In the afternoon, Polly, Maggie & Uncle went out riding. I stayed at home. In the evening we played at bagatelle.

Tuesday 10^th September

Had breakfast in bed as my cold was very heavy. Uncle went up to London. In the afternoon played at croquet, shot with Maggie & played a game at croquet. In the evening bagatelle & music.

Wednesday 11^th September

Charlie’s birthday. I shot with Nelly, had a game at croquet. Went in the carriage to Studwick[?] Park.

Thursday 12^th September

Wrote toIsabella & Jane ???. Willie went to school at Blackheath. Went to the Baroes[?] at home at Chailey. Lunched at the Miss Blencowe’s (Maggie, Polly & I). Auntie & uncle returned from London.

Friday 13^th September

Wet morning. In the afternoon Polly & I took a short walk on the Coast

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road to Lewes. Uncle & Isabella came from Brighton. Clayton arrived. Uncle, Polly, Isabella, Maggie & Clayton went to the County Ball.

Saturday 14^th September

Auntie gave me £5[4]; Richard, Georgie, Lindley, & Alice, a photograph book, Lammy[?], Polly & Isabella a brooch. Maggie her carte de visite. Heard from Papa, Isabella, Surtees, Harriet & Jane. Richard came over from Brighton. We played croquet shot. Took a walk on the???? Road in the afternoon. Played at bagatelle in the evening. A very happy day. Richard left.

Sunday 15^th September

Went to church morning & afternoon. Had a jolly walk on the Downs, with Polly, Isabella, Margaret & Clayton, delightful!!

Monday 16^th September

Auntie, Polly & Clayton went over to Brighton. In the afternoon Isabella, Maggie & self took a walk on the Lewes Road. Bagatelle in the evening.

Tuesday 17^th September

Walked farm with Polly, Isabella, Maggie & Clayton had a game of croquet & then walked to the station with Clayton. We are all so very sorry he has gone. Polly & I ??? went to see Mrs Cafflin.  Evening bagatelle.

Wednesday 18^th September

Heard from Charlie. We went to the Brighton flower show, auntie, Isabella, Margaret & Eiffel is to we met Mr and Mrs Robertson.in the morning we went to the Lewes station to see Richard, Georgie & the chicks on their way to Tunbridge Wells.

Thursday 19^th September

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Wrote to Lindsey. Shot. Croquet. Emily Curzon’s & Mr Gore’s wedding day[5].

Friday 20^th September

Went in the carriage to the Sheet & Plumpton flower show.

Saturday 21^st September

Wrote to Georgie, is day 16 years (1845) my own dear mother died. Auntie, uncle, Polly, Isabella & Margaret went to the ???.  Read “Recreations of a country Parson”.[6]