I went to Newport. In the evening received a parcel from Mother.
The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859Archive for the ‘Diary’ Category
I went to Newport. Miss Dore came part of the way home with me.
I went to Newport. Mr. W.D. and Miss D. came home with me. We then went to a picnic party near Wootton Bridge. We arrived there rather to early so we went for a very pleasant walk as far as Woodside and back again we then had tea and tript on the light fantastic till dusk after which we returned to Mr. R. Cooper Farm which was fitted up for the occasion, a great many friends from Newport honoured us with their company, we arrived home by ¼ past 10 o’clock, our little picnic gave I believe general satisfaction to all who had the pleasure of going.
Last Saturday there was a Harvest Supper at Combley Farm. Mr. J..G Mr. G.C. Mrs Tharle and Miss Cooper etc went.
Julia went to Wootton Church. Grandma was taken very ill with the spasms they lasted 5 hours. Mr. Fords little baby was christened and Mrs Millers. I did not go out the whole of the day. Grandma was much easier in the evening.
I went to Newport, in the afternoon Julia walked into town. Mr. J.K. and Miss D.D. walked home with her.
I went to Newport. License day in Newport. In the evening I received an invitation from Cousin William to go to the theatre but the note was missent so I was obliged to remain at home as I did not receive it till 8 o’clock and I was to have been in Ryde by 6 o’clock.
Grandma rather better. I went to Newport, in the evening Julia walked into Newport, rode home in Mr. Lamberts carriage. Mr. G.C. called in to see Grandma.
Grandma not able to get up.
I went to Carisbrooke Church. I was very much pleased indeed. Julia went to Wootton Church. In the evening Julia went to Newport. Mr. W.W. D, Mr. J.K. and Miss Dore came home with her. Grandma was very poorly.