The portions of Newport and Carisbrooke cemetries which had been appropriated as burial places for those of the parishioners who die in Roman Catholic faith was consecrated this morning by the Rev. Dr. Grant the Catholic Bishop of the district in the Southwark diocese. The proceeding was of most imposing character. In the afternoon Julia went with the Miss Framptons to the Roman Catholic Chapel in Pyle Street where the bishop held a confirmation at the conclusion of his labours. He left for Swainston House to dine with Sir John Simeon Bart. Julia arrived home about 9 o’clock very pleased with her days enjoyment.
The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859Archive for the ‘Diary’ Category
The Bible Christian Anniversary at Brooke was celebrated when three sermons were presented by Mr. J Tremelling, of Chatham. In the afternoon Julia drank tea with Miss J. Brading and heard two very eloquent sermons preached by Mr. D. Alford. Mr. Gatrell and Miss M. Whittington married.
Julia’s 18th birthday. In the afternoon she went to Newport in the donkey gig. Miss Alice Frampton came home with her and her brother. In the evening Miss J. Brading called to see Julia and brought her a beautiful basket of fruit. I moved the table in the parlour so they had a little dancing and in truth I think they spent a very happy evening.
At St.John’s Church there was service and a concert on the opening of a new organ.
Mother left us today for Fareham. I went to the end of Ryde pier with her. I put up my donkey at the Star Inn dined at Uncles and drank tea with William. I arrived home about 8 o’clock.
We heard that Mrs I Bennett was confined June 27th with a son. Mother and I went to Newport.
Julia and I was both enabled to go to church this morning which was a great treat. In the afternoon we went to an open air meeting at Littletown. Miss Fanny Wall and Mr. G.C drank tea with us.
In the evening Cousin William called to see us. Mr. G.C and Cousin left us about 20 minutes to 9 o’clock, after which we girls went for a pleasant little walk but we were caught in a shower so that we got a little wet.
I went to Newport. In the evening as I was gardening who should walk out but Mother she arrived here about ½ past 7 o’clock. She was looking very well indeed much better than when she was at Wootton.
A Masonic festival was held in Carisbrooke Castle. In the evening Julia walked into town.
I went to Newport. In the evening I went to Wootton Bridge called in Mrs Tharles returned a newspaper Mr. G.C lent us on Monday. I arrived home by ½ past 9 o’clock Mr. G.C accompanied me.
On the 26th June which was last Saturday Henry Phene Esq. Surgeon departed this life aged 53 years he was deeply regretted by a large circle of friends.