Highgate. I went to Smithfield today as usual. As I only bought this book on about the 11th, I shall not be able to write enough the fill up the space
Highgate. I have not the slightest knowledge of what I did today.
Highgate. Tram [6d]. Dinner [7/6½].
Highgate. Tram [7d].
Highgate. I went to Smithfield as usual today. In the evening we all down to myself went to the Nettlefolds party. Ted was MC and managed remarkably well. In fact I enjoyed myself very much, we got the[re] rather late and did not get home much before 3. I danced with Miss Bush, Maggie, Miss Case, Annie Hickson, Louie, Lucy Nettlefold, May Hickson, Marianne Jeakes, Meggie Nettlefold, Edith Bush, Clärchen, Emily Stones, Miss Steer, Ethel Ellis, Francis Nettlefold.
[6 to 9] JanuaryHighgate. I went to Town as usual. We had a rehearsal.
Highgate. I went to Town by tram and came back likewise. In the evening I went with Maggie, Dora and Ralph to the Nettlefolds juvenile party. I dance with Emily Stones, Hilda, Miss Brooke, Lucy N. and two or three others.
Highgate. I went to Smithfield by tram and came home by train to Kentish Town. We had a rehearsal this evening.
Highgate. I helped Maggie make Curls for Godfrey's wig.
[10 to 12] JanuaryHighgate. I went to Smithfield as usual today by tram. I carried out and added up the stock books which we hope to finish this week but I am afraid we shall not. Dinner [7/5] train home [2d]
Pocket money. We had a dress rehearsal, today, of She Stoops to Conquer
Highgate. I went to Smithfield as usual by tram, I came home rather early and dressed in Charley's Jester's suit and went with Dazal, Clara, Hilda, Paul & Celia to the Maris' fancy dress juvenile party. I was a very pretty sight by rather slow as I did not know anybody there. We came home rather early than the most of the people at about ¼ to 11.
Highgate. I went to Charleys on my way to Smithfield and took his Jesters Costume in his portmanteau. I walked there & went by tram from Swiss Cottage to Farringdon Street. I went on out and adding up the stock books. Uncle Sidney's pond does not bare today, some of us were skating on Hertford House pond and broke it up. I went to a party at Busks with Arthur, Godfrey and Maggie. I finished up with a glorious waltz with Mrs E H Busk.
[13 to 16] JanuaryHighgate. I did not go to Smithfield today as Mr Brooke had told Papa that he was coming to speak to Mama about me. I waited some time and then went with Godfrey to try and get a musician for tomorrow. Tram [2d]. Mr Brooke came and has appointed to meet me at his business tomorrow. We had a first performance today, there were about 24 people here. We had two dances.
Highgate. I went down to Smithfield this morning by tram, and went from there to Mr Brooke's in Old Broad Street. He spoke in a very friendly way and said he would write if he knew of an opening. Tram [3d]. This evening was out performance of She Stoops to Conquer, we had about 40 people, and danced afterwards. I danced with Emily Stones. Miss E Steer, Miss Busk, Hilda ... Miss M Steer (Mrs Hardcastle). Lucy, Francy, S Hild, Miss Carl, Fanny H, Emily and a few others till about 3 o'clock.
Highgate. I helped Papa and Ralph take down the passage from the drawing room to the library. After that I had my head shampooed to get yesterday's powder off. I sledged nearly all the afternoon till close upon six and then came home and went with Papa, Mama and Godfrey to Aunt Ida's to dinner. Maggie & Arthur have gone to dinner at Mrs Jacksons.
Highgate. I went to Church with Arthur, we all sledged in the afternoon, and went to Aunt Ida's in the evening.
[17 to 19] JanuaryHighgate. I went to Smithfield today by tram as usual and made out the travellers' sheet of returns for the last two weeks. Dinner [6/9]. I came home at the usual time on a tram as it was full when I got up. The french gemtleman came this evening. I hear Aunt Ida is going to give another party and so is Aunt Maria both this week on Thursday & Friday.
Highgate. I went to Smithfield by tram as usual, but when I got there there was nothing to do for me, so I looked out some boots sorted others and stamped them and then copies the orders after which I came home by tram. Coming home I walked through Uncle Sidney's garden, the sledging has, as I expected, cut up the grass a great deal; Dora is at Jones, Maggie at Charleys, Mama & Papa at Bodkins to dinner. Postcard [½d]
I went by train from Kentish Town to Smithfield and copied the orders and then commenced ruling the new analysis Book; soon after two o'clock Tante Helene, Oncle Adolf, Godfrey & Ralph came and had dinner and then went over the place and I then came home with them. Papa, Mamma and Einems have gone to dinner at the Pikes and Arthur, Godfrey, Maggie and I went to Bodkins party. I did not enjoy myself hardly at all as I knew very few people there and got mostly bad dancers for partners. Got home soon after 2.
[20 to 23] JanuaryHighgate. I was up rather late this morning and Mamma sent me to Aunt Ida's so that I did not get to Smithfield before about ½ past 11. I went on making the Analysus Book, I came home by train. I went to Aunt Idas at a little before 7 and we stopped there dancing till about 1 o'clock, It was a very jolly party and enjoyed my-self very much. I was rather tired when I got into bed.
Highgate. I went to Smithfield by tram as usual; and went on making the Analysis book, which I finished And then began to analyse the orders. I went to the stores to see about Dors's watch and was told the excape wheel was bent & broken and would cost 90.6d to be put to rights. I mey Aunt Ida & Helene & Mama at the door and came home in Aunt's carriage. This evening we went tp Waterlows and had a dance there.
Highgate. I went to SMithfield
by tram but was rather late again, I copied
the orders and went on anlysing them. Papa
did not go to town but went out with Onkle
Ardolphe & Tante Helene. I came home soon
after dinner. I had a game at billiards
with Arthur. Godfrey went to the Jackson's
to dinner and I went after dinner. Mr Fred Jackson,
Highgate. I wrote to Mrs Reinecke.
Aunt Ida & some of family came here this evening & so did Dan, Fanny & Clara. Highgate. I went to Smithfield by
tram as usual and first went to
Benson Naylor & Co to see Mr A Hay about
a situation fpr me, he said he thought it would
not suit me, but he told me to write to him,
which I did. I came home by tram. Aunt
Ida, Clärchen & Highgate. I went to Smithfield by tram
at the usual time after having said good bye
to Oncle Ardolphe & Tante Helene who are going to
leave England tonight. I copied the orders as
usual and analysed yesterdays. Ralph came
down to Smithfield to tea and I went with him
to see Rip van Winkle. It was exceedingly good, we
got nearly in the middle of the first row of the pit.
It touched Ralph a little; I saw two Ladies regularly crying.
Omnibus to the Theatre 4d. Pit 4s. Omnibus & tram home 10d. Highgate. I went to Smithfield today
by tram, when I got there there was a leter from
Alex Hay to say he could not engage me. I went
to the Princesses to see if I could recover my glove
which I lost there last night but could not. I
copied the orders as usual and analyssed them
and then began to make out an index of the
Memo[?] Stock Books. I came home by tram.
Whilst we were at dinner Arthur got an order
to say that he was to leave England for
India on the 3rd of February, instead as he
thought on about the 20th of the same month. Highgate. I went to Smithfield by
train from Upper Holloway. After I had
copied the orders and analysed them, I went
on making out the Index of the Woms[?] Stockbook.
Arthur came in the afternoon, he had been
to the D.A.General who told him his orders to go to Chatham
were cancelled and he was to go to India on the
3rd. I came home by tram. Ted Francy & Hugh
Nettlefold came to dinner. We had a game
at pool and the others had two games at billiards. Highgate. I went to Smithfield by tram
and posted my letter to Mrs Reinecke that I
wrote on Sunday. There was a frightful fog in the
city today. I came home at the usual time
by tram after I had copied the orders, analysed some
others and done a good bit of the index. Mr
Monginol came here this evening to give us a
french conversation lesson; Godfrey has gone
back to Cambridge today. Mama does not want
me to go to Paris now it seems. I am to go to Mr H Waterlow tomorrow. Highgate. I went to Smithfield by tram
as usual, and did the usual things there.
At about eleven o'clock a fellow came and
told me he had found my glove and gave it to me.
I came home with Alfrd directly after dinner
on a tram. Clara was here when I came and
Charley Waterlow came soon after, I had a game
at billiards with him and he beat me by one.
I had two games with Maggie both of
which I won. Highgate. I went to church with Arther.
Horace & Dan & Fanny dined here and so did Clara Arthur had been called up for 3rd February Highgate. I went to Grandmama's
this morning to ask for Edmund's address in Portsmouth,
and from there to the pianists who played at our
party to take her her broach which had been found,
from there I went to Smithfield. I came home
at th usual time. Uncle Sidney has given Arthur
a beautiful box of watercolors. And W Jeakes has
given him a case containing razors, comb, knife etc.
I went to ask Aunt Ida and after to come tomorrow but
they are engaged. Dinner.[6/4½]
Highgate. I went to Smithfield by the
9.8 train from Uppper Holloway. I did the
things I have been doing lately and made out
the travellers sheet of some of the days last week.
I went to the Long Acre stores to get Dors's watch
but it was not finished, I came home on a tram
with Alfred. Charley, Harry, Clara, Horace & Clärchen, Willy & Mary,
Anne Jeakes came here to dinner; after which we had two
games at Shellout, I won 3½d; altogether. Charley had
given Arthur a gold compass. Highgate. It was a beautiful day
today, up here at least when I left this morning
for Smithfield. I went to the [Qn] Victoria St Stores
and from there to the Army & Navy stores to get
some things for Arthur, who leaves tomorrow.
I gave him a flask, after dinner I went to get
him some songs and got all he wanted except
one. I came home by the 4.28 train. Aunt Ida,
Alfred, Clärchen & Horace came to dinner and
Charley Waterlow came in whilst we were at
dinner. Mama gave me the money for
the theatre. [5/2d] Clara is sleeping here.23 Sunday
24 Monday
Alfred came here to dinner
and Alfred came here afterwrads. We had two
or three games at Shellout, I won 4d. on the
whole. Mr Hay is oging to write me an answer. Dinner.25 Tuesday
26 Wednesday
27 Thursday
28 Friday
29 Saturday
30 Sunday
31 Monday
1 Tuesday
2 Wednesday
Highgate. We had breakfast rather earlier than usual, and then at ½ past eight Auther, Papa, Mamma, Horace & myself left here for Victoria Station. Mama only went to the station. We arrived at Portsmouth at about ½ past one where Edmund met us. We went to the Jumna and saw Arthur's luggage on board and his cabin which contains two besides himself. Edmund took us on board the "thunderer" a turret-man-of-war. Cloakroom [2d]. We came home by the 7.20 train. He sails tomorrow.
I went to Smithfield on a tram as it was rather fine weather, I copied the orders and analysed the last 3 days orders. I went on doing the Woms Stock Book Index. I went to the stores to fetch Dora's watch which I got at last. I came back on a tram as it was too full for me to get in at the Angel. M. Monginol came this evening. We got a letter from Arthur, his watch was put off. He sleeps with a Hussar Officer and a Lieut of the 16th.
Highgate. I went down to Smithfield in a tram as it had been snowing in the night and was rather cold. I copied the index which I made into a book. I came back directly after dinner by tram. I had one game of billiards this afternoon with Papa who beat me and one this evening with Maggie whom I beat and one with Ralph who beat me. I read the Times and a part of a book to Mamma.
Highgate. I went to church alone and afterwards to Harrys. M Jeakes came this afternoon to speak to Papa.
[7 to 9] FebruaryHighgate. I went down to Smithfield by tram this morning I walked to the Nags Head before one caught me up I copied the orders made out the return sheet as much as possible and copied a lot of the index which I had made out. When I came home I found Willie Jeakes here and afterwards found out that he had proposed to Clara, it is not to be made known till after Thursday when he is coming here. Clara came to dinner at Smithfield. Our dinner was much dearer this week than it has been. [7/10]
Highgate. I went to Smithfield by train from Upper Holloway and did a good many things the same as I have been doing lately. I came home by tram, and heard a fine convrsation on work between 2 workmen. After tea I went to Waterows and from there to Finchley by train with CLara & Willy Jeakes to see some private theatricals they were pretty well but might have been better, some parts were very good indeed.
Highgate. I met Alfred today and went with him from the Junction Road Station by train to town. He told everybody there about Clara's engagement and most of them were more or less astonished. I copied all the orders and went on copying out the index. I came away at about the usual time and walked to Barnsbury Street before a tram caught me up. When I came home I found Clara here. She stopped to tea but went soon after. I did some french and read some of Mills polical [stet] economy and some of the Abbot.
[10 to 13] FebruaryHighgate. I went to Smithfield by the 9.8 train today. I first copied the orders and went to the stores to order some Verlobungs Ameigen. I went on making out the index at Smithfield. I came home on a tram and called in on my way at Grandmamma's. Clara & Willie were there to dinner. After dinner I read some of the paper to Mamma and then read a little political Economy. I had to pay 2s. on deposit for the circular.
Highgate. I was just in time to catch
the 9.8 from Upper Holloway, I should not
have caught it only it had most likely been
detained on account of the fog. An intense fog
hovered over London all day I do not think
I have ever seen such a dark one. I came home
by tram from the Angel. Maggie says that
if it freezes hard which it is doing we shall be
able to skate tomorrow at least Clark told her so.
Deposit for Clara's circulars [2s. Cr]
Mamma & Papa are at Jeakes tonight.
Highgate. I was again only just in time to catch the 9.8 train. When I got to Smithfield I just went in and then went on the the stores and left Mamma's wedding ring to be stretched. I came home by the 12.52 and had lunch here. Horace and Miss Evans (Ralph & Dora Music Misters) lunched too as well as Clara who is still sleeping here. Willie Jeakes came this afternoon and Mr Johnstone came to dinner and played billiards with Papa afterwards. Willie, Clara, Mama & Clara [did he mean Dora?] had a game at whist.
I went to church with Clara, Willie & Dora and afterwards for a walk with Maggie. I skated about ¾ hour in the afternoon.
[14 to 16] FebruaryHighgate. I went to town by the 9.8 train which I caught very comfortably. I found out that a return ticket only cost 6d.. I always thought it cost 7d.. I did the usual things at Smithfield. In the afternoon I went to the stores to see whether Mama's ring was done bit it was not and to see whether the circulars about Clara's engagement were done but they were not. I came home by tram. I went to take some letters to Clara. I went to Nettlefolds about tomorrow evening. Dinner [6/8½]
Highgate. I got up very late today and walked down to Camden Town with Horace and went from there to Smithfield by train. I got a Valentine this morning but have not got the slightest idea who from. I had not much to do at Smithfield. I went to the stores and got Clara's Verlobungs Anzeigen. I came home by tram. I went to the Shakespeare reading at Johnstons with Mrs Francie & Hugh Nettlefold, Annie Pike, Mamma & Maggie in an omnibus. It was the first part of Henry 4th 1st Act.
Highgate. I took a return ticket to Moorgate Stn. which as I found out the other day only costs 6d. and is available for 7 days. I copied the orders and then entered the Jand [or Sand?] numbers in the analysis Book and analysed all the sand orders. I then sorted all Edmond's order sheets for last year. M.Belier sent a letter to Papa from some house in Paris, in which is said that they will have me in the office and partly in their warehouse. M. Monginot came this evening. Papa has gone to play billiards with Mr Johnston & Mamma has gone to see Henry Sinnel at the Ellis'.
[17 to 20] FebruaryHighgate. I caught the 9.8 train from Upper Holloway and took a return ticket 3rd Class. I did the same things at Smithfield as usual and came home by train 1st Class with Willie who is going to get or give me an introduction to the correspondent of the Graphic in Paris. I went with Maggie to a party at Aunt Maria's. Mama & Papa came a little later. I enjoyed myself very much, there were about 60 people there I should think.
Highgate. I went to town by tram this morning as I was too late for the 9.8 as I had been waiting to escort Mamma down the hill. There were a great many orders to copy. After dinner I went to the stores to get some shirts, and had my hair cut on my way back. I came home by the 5.19 on my return ticket of yesterday. Return tickets are available for 7 days. I finished reading the Abbot and then consulted Mamma about what I had better yake to Paris.
Highgate. I went to Smithfield by train and took a return ticket, I copied the orders and then went to the Long Acre stores and got some shhirts & collars and then went on to the tailoring department and ordered a pair of trousers and then when I got to Smithfield I got a pair of Boots & shoes. After dinner I went to Swiss Cottage and then walked to the rink. I rinked till about ¼ past 5 and then walked home. I liked it very much but do not think it equal to ice skating. [Cloakroom 1d.]
Highgate. I went to church with Dora and then to Jacksons and afterwards dined with Ellis.
[21 to 23] FebruaryHighgate. I went to Smithfield by tram after I had heard Mamma read Arthur's letter which came from Malta. I copied the orders and then analysed all. I went to the stores and left Margaret's broach and chain to be regilt & repaired. I came home by the 5.19 train and called in at Aunt Ida's on the way. After dinner I went over to Aunt Maria's to fetch some things Clara had got for me and had a game at billiards with Charley who beat me by 50. [Dinner 6/11½]
Highgate. This morning I first went to the Haymarket stores to change some socks & cuffs and then to the Long Acre to change some collars and get some odds & ends. I tried at the Queeen Victoria Stores to get a french pocket dictionary but could not. I called at Smithfield and came home by tram. I called at Grandmama's on my way home. This evening I went to Park Crescent to dinner and met Paul Harding there. Fred Hickson was also there. I stayed there till about a quarter past 10 and enjoyed myself very much.
Highgate. This morning I did not do anything particular except go to Aunt Maria's, Ida's and the Nettlefolds. Directly after lunch I went to Fanny's. I saw her, Harry & Evelyn. I went next to the George Hickson's & saw Aunt Annie & Sid. I then went to Mary Percy's and from there to Bedford St by omnibus. I walked to Smithfield and came home by train. In the evening I went to the Tom Smiths with Maggie to a party. I only knew Miss Bodkin but enjoyed myself pretty well, there were about 70 people there.
[24 to 27] FebruaryHighgate. I went to town this morning to get a french dictionary in University St but could not get one so I went to Soho Square where I got one. I then walked to Jones and saw the boys and then went to Smithfield. I got my umbrella at last. I went to Louie's to lunch [1/6] and stayed till about three and then went and said good bye to Grandmamma. I called at the Nettlefolds and at Waterlows. I am going to Paris on Saturday morning by the 7.40 am.
Highgate. Mama packed my things today and I went to Aunt Ida's in the morning to say good bye. In the Afternoon I went to the Army and Navy stores with Clara & Mamma. Clara got a locket for Willie. I made a blotting book this morning for my writing desk. Willie Jeakes came here in the evening. I had not corded my box much before ½ past 11 o'clock and have to have breakfast at 6 tomorrow.
Paris. I got up at about 6 and went down to Holborn Station with Maggie in a fly. I met Mr Kamphovener there. [Ticket £3] [Overweight 3/6]. The trainstarted at 7.35 and we arrived here at about 6 o'clock. I was a little sick on board (we came via Dover & Calais) Otto had to pay duty on some tea & umbrellas. Mr Händel met us and we came here to the Hotel de Pavilion, Rue de l'Exchiquier. We walked down one of the Boulevards. Gave man at custom house 1d.
[Written first in Pencil, copied in ink by me on Sunday evening the 23rd July 1876] (surely he meant the 27th)
Paris. I wrote a letter home. I trained nearly all day. We went to Auteuil to see M. Mathias & Calvary.
[28 to 30 ] February[Note that I have not corrected his spelling, although I recognize many mistakes]
Paris. We went to some place on one of the Boulevards to breakfast and then called on different people, most of which we found out. I went to Paul Harding who was not at home in the morning but I found him in, in the afternoon; Amy was also out. We dined at a restaurant. I changed a pound. I bought a map of Paris in a Passage. In the evening we went to Matias' comtoir but he had left and we went to Auteuil by train and dined there which is very nice.
Paris. In the morning we made some more visits, and lunched with M. Mattias in a restaurant, after that we went to Hardings to get the addresses but Paul was not at home. So we went and bummeld down the Champs d'Elise's to the Arche de triomple which is magnificent after that we sat outside a café and had some beer. We then went to Joseph Kamphovenerb late Haus Knucht and dined there, they gave us a good dinner.
Paris. This morning we went to different people and made some calls. [Breakfast 2.10] We lunched with Calvary & Mess Mathias at a restaurant after that we made some more calls and then came home and got ready to go to Herr Boese to dinner. I had my boots cleaned. Herr & Frau Peters were also there and I enjoyed myself very well, after we came away we went with Herr & Frau Peters in a restaurant and drunk some beer. I shall most likely live in Auteuil.
Paris. This morning we breakfasted at the same place as usual. I paid for both. I bathed with Mr Otto before breakfast. After breakfast we went and saw different people and dined at this Hotel du Pavillon Rue de l'Echiquier where Otto met a friend, and we went and had some coffee. It rained nearly all day, in the evening we went to Auteuil, and saw some lodgings and then went and died at Mathais. Madame Calvay came down today.
Paris. We breakfasted at the same place which is called Café du Terrasse, Mr Otto paid. We made a great many calls, we met Madame Peters. We dejeuned at the Hotel. Jordan has given us the address of a family in the Rue de l'Empereur Champs Elysées, Herr Josephy a friend of Otto's from Leeds was also there. I bought a billycock in one of the passages. We had rather better weather today. Otto gave me 2Fr for coffee yesyerday.
Paris. This morning we made some more visits and went to Bertrand and Amy and left word that I was coming to work on Monday, we dined here with Tuffnell and Händel. This afternoon we went to 5 Rue de l'Empereur Champs Elysees to see about a lodging. We saw a very nice young lady who said they were now full but she would ask her father to send the conditions. We dined at Jordans in Passy. Madame seems to be very nice. [Breakfast & bus 1.75]
Auteuil. Left Hotel. [Ticket yesterday & today. Breakfast 60.75] Lunched at Mattias and dined at Bertrand in the evening. [letter 30c]
[6 to 8] MarchAuteuil Paris. I got up at about ½ past 6 o'clock had breakfast and went by train to Paris and went to Bertrand & Amy; I made out some orders, copied them into a book; dejeurnid at Hotel du Commerce; in the afternoon I went out with the young fellow who is at Bertrand and Amy and then docketed some bills. I left at 6 and fetched Mr Otto Kampholers[?] and dined with him, and then went with him to the station and he went back. I have unpacked nearly all my things. [Paper. Ink 40c]
Auteuil. I got up at the same time as yesterday and went by the same train. I began docketing some letters when the Cashier fetched me and gave me some sums to do. I did sums all day except when I went out with the same young man as yesterday whose name is Otto. I dejeunird at Duval on the Boulvevard and dined with Händel at a little place in the Rue de l'Echiquier; I then went with him to a Mr Pambier (or something of the sort) to whom he introduced me; he is a very nice french gentleman.
Auteuil. I got up at the same time being woken by my alarm and I started by the 7.30 train, I met Anton Mathias at the station, This morning I made out some more interest sums and went to a Carriers with M. Otto, in the afternoon. I went out with him to different factories of different articles, and went [when] I got back I copied an entry out of an old book which I am to carry out and add up. I dined with Händel, and as it was such bad weather we went to the Café de la Terasse together
[9 to 12] MarchAuteuil Paris. I slept a little too long so that I missed the half past 7 train and went by the ¼ to 8. I met Anton Mathias at the station who also went by a train later because it was so wet. I dejeuned at Duvals again. I did the same things at Bertrand & Amy as yesterday that is made out an invoice and went out with Mr Otto. I also went out for the Cashier by myself. Henry Sinett fetched me at 6 and I dined at his lodgings with him & his brother and then went to the rink. [Bus home 30c]
Auteuil Paris. I got up at about the same time and got to the station rather early for the ½ past 7 train but too late for the 7.15. This morning I finished an invoice and began another, and went this afternoon out with M Otto, his mother keeps a café where we went and had some beer. I lunched at the corner of the rue de Fauby Montmartre [rue du Faubourg-Montmartre] and rue Maubeuce [rue de Maubeuge] and dined with Händel in the Rue de l'Echiquer [rue de l'Echiquier] and went with him to M Pomier where we went on Tuesday.
Auteuil. I went by the 7.30 train to Paris.
I made out an invoice in the morning and then
wrote a lot of number in letters of their private
mark. I went to the bankers but did not
go out with Mr Otto as usual. I lunched and
dined at the same place I dined at
yesterday with Händel; after dinner I went to
the madelines and took a bus to Champs Elysées
and went to the rink. 3F beer, 50 Cloakroom, 25 put on skates 0.20 [3.95]
Paul & Mr Harding & the two Sinnetts were there. [Bus home 30]
Auteuil. I got up late wrote to Mama 30. lunched at a restaurant in Paris. Saw Mme Witmaut & dined at M & Mrs Bertrands.
[13 to 15] MarchAuteuil Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.30 train and was the first except one Garçon, as usual. I finished an invoice and M Levroi who was worse than ever made me begin another one. I lunched at the same place as on Saturday. M Bertrand saw an advertisement in a paper of some family wanting to take foreigners; I went there in the afternoon with him, but it seems a regular boarding house and there are I understood two or three English there, I am to fetch the precise particulars tomorrow. Went to M Pommier.
Auteuil Paris. I went to Passy by the 7.30 train to the gentleman where I was yesterday with M Bertrand, whose name is Nioussel but he had sent the letter by post. I went on by the next train. Terms are 125Fr for all except déjeuner. I have written to Mamma about it. Déjeuner at Duval. I went to Sinnetts this evening and dined there & then at about ½ past 8 we went to the Champs Elysées to the skating rink, it was not very full but I had scarce been there ¾ of an hour when I fell and tore bose[?] knees of my trowpers.
Auteuil. I went to sleep again this morning and Mdam Leguillette woke me at 7 o;clock so that I missed my usual train but it did not matter as I was the first there. I dejouned at Duval's again. I bought some stamps & paper. I was out rather a long time this afternoon with M Otto and it began to rain most frightfully. It has rained every day that I have been here with out exception. I dined at the same place as usual and met Händel there. I went to Mathias' this evening and stayed there till nearly 10 and then came here and wrote to Herr Ramphovener.
[16 to 19] MarchAuteuil Paris. I went to Paris by my
usual train andposted my letter to Mr Otto
Kamphõvener on my way. When I got there I
found Mr Bertrand already there. I went out
once for Mr Levrois to Faubourg St Denis and I also
went out with Mr Otto to different Fabricants.
I dined at the same place as usual but I dejeuned
at Blonde in the rue Montmartre. After dinner
I walked to Mr Pomier's with Händel and spent
a very pleasant evening there. I am rather tired.
Auteuil. I managed to catch the same train as usual although I got up a quarter of an hour later. I bought a paper. I went on making out Invoices which I copy from the book of 1874-78, which is very slow. I dejouned with Paul Harding at the corner of the Rue d'Hauterville & the Boulevard opposite the café de la Terrace. This afternoon I went out with My Otto to take some commission notes. I dined at the same place as usual but Händel was not there. I came home directly to go to bed.
Auteuil. I went to Paris by the same train as usual. I bought a paper The Rappel. I got a letter this morning from home &AMp; Mr Bertrand had one too. I talked with him about going to Passy and I am going to meet him there tomorrow. I dejouned at the same place as yesterday with Paul & his friends and dined at the same place as usual too. I came home directly after dinner wrote a note to Mama, dressed as quick as possible and then went to train to Paris. I went to a party at the Alophes where I enjoyed myself very much. I came home this morning at 6.
I was too late to meet M. Bertrand. I went & dined at Harding.
[20 to 22] MarchAuteuil. I went to Paris by my usual train and when M. Bertrand came I went and begged his pardon for not being there yeaterday, & I resolved to try how I shall like it. [Journal 10] I dejeuned at the same place as Saturday with Paul Harding. I did not go out at all with M. Otto today. At six I went to the Chemin du Fer du Nord to see whether Mrs & Francy Nettlefold came on their way to Italy but they did not. I dined at the usual place a come his dirictly fetched my card.
Auteuil. This morning I told Made Legugette that I intended leaving on Thursday evening, and I went to Paris by an earlier train than usual. I wrote to Mr Nioussel and said that I would come on Thursday, I dejuned at the usual place. Was out for about 5 hours & ½ with M Otto today. I went at six to the Louve Hotel to see the Nettlefolds but they were at the Table d'Hôte so I went and had dinner and went back again & saw them. I had a letter from Papa & Ralph with a cheque for £10.0.0. [Book 20]
Auteuil Paris. I went to Paris by my usual train and was as usual the first there. I bought a paper. I did not do anything particular this morning, but this afternoon I went with M Otto to Sevallois to a machine manufactory; we went through the de la Victoire (?) where the synagoge is and where there was a frightful lot of people & carriages. At six o'clock I went to the Hôtel de Louvre to see if the Nettlefolds wee still there, but they had gone si I had my dinner somewhere near and then came to the Matthias' where I stayed the rest of the evening till about ¼ to 10 when I came home. [Stamps 90]
[23 to 26] MarchPassy Paris. This morning I left Auteuil by a train later than usual and went to the office, I found a letter there from M Nisisset saying he accepted my conditions. I dejeuned at the the usual place & did not go back as it was a half a fête day. I went to see M Le Vayer but he was out & twice to see M Carter who was out. I saw the Sinets & came here (Mr Niousel, 3 Chaussée de la Muette, Passy) at about 6 o'clock. I dined here & then fetched my things by cab [3.70] Man for box [20]. I paid for my lodging at Auteuil, but do not think this will quite suit me.
Passy Paris. I got up at ½ past 7 had breakfast (chocolate & a piece of bread) at 8 and went by the ¼ past train. I had nothing particular to do again today but I went to Cardeilhac in the Rue de Rivoli alone about some knives and to a banker about a bill. I dejeuned at the same place as usual with Paul Harding & his two friends. I came back here at about 6 that is to say with the ½ past 6 train, had dinner here and came up stairs & unpacked my box. I then made out an account to send Mama. Le petit Journal [.05]
Passy Paris. I got up at ½ past 7 had breakfast and went by the same train as yesterday. I went this morning to the Rue de Valence by myself to get a bill accepted, this street is a very long way but I did not have much difficulty in finding it. I lunched at the same place again. I did not go out again in the afternoon. I came here at 6. They had begun to have dinner when I got here. I had my first lesson this evening. Le petit Journal [.05]
Passy. I went to Chapel this morning in Paris [0.50] Bus [.15]. Called at Luthersoth. not at home. Dined at M Mathius at Auteuil.
[27 to 29] MarchPassy Paris. I caught the 8 o'clock train from Auteuil today and got to Paris a quarter of an hour earlier. I went about a good deal today partly by myself and partly with M Otto. At 11 o'clock I went to M Carter as he had written to say he would be there and saw him, he said they were just going to move. I dejeuned at the same place as usual with Paul and M Germain. I came back by the 6 o'clock train and went out with Buckanan & Laurent for a walk after dinner. Wine.
Passy. I caught the 8 o'clock train very easily this morning. I bought a Petit Journal. I did not do anything particular this morning. I lunched with Paul Harding, Germain & the other Frenchman at the same place as usual; This afternoon I was out a good deal with M. Otto and I was very tired, already when we started but I do not know what from. I came home here by the 6:30 train as usual but could have caught the 6:15 if I had thought of it in time. I went out & the two Spanish American.
Passy. I caught the 8 o'clock train to-day again and hope to catch it always now. Petit Journal. I went to the bank this morning to have two bills stamped but thye said they would not be done for an hour, but as I went to Issy with M. Otto this afternoon I had no time to go and fetch them. We went to Issy on foot about an order of balloons. The Manufacturer took us into two Restaurants and gave us some wine. I déjeouned at the same place as usual but Paul Harding was not there. I had another lesson this evening. I had a german conversation with the Russian here. Ticket from Issy here [.20]
[30 to 2] MarchPassy, Paris. This morning I went with the same train to Paris, I went to a library & the banque in the morning and in the afternoon I went out with M Otto. I lunched as usual. Petit Journal. M Lutheroth came to see me at Paris, he seems very nice. I went to see if I could catch M Le Vayer but he was out again. I came home to dinner at 6 and after that I went with Buckaman to the Cirque Fernando. it was not very good, afterwards we just went into a public ball for about ¼ hour.
Passy. I caught the same train but only just had time to buy a petit Journal. I went out with Monsieur Otto almost directly when I got there for a long way. I went to try to find M. Le Vayer again and after waiting about ½ an hour he came He seems exceedingly nice and has asked me to go to the theater with him tomorrow, Déjeuner [2.10] I went out again in the afternoon with M Otto and we went up the Tour St Jacues and cut our names. I was to have had a french lesson this evening but M Matini has not come.
Passy. I was too late to catch the 8 o'clock train as I had to ask M. Niossel for the house key as I was going out with M. Le Vayer. I docketed a lot of letters and invoices today and made two entries of goods sent and enterred one in the invoice book. I went to the bankers & one other place. M. Le Vayer came to say he could not go with me tonight but would come and see me on Monday. Déjeuner at the same place. Petit Journal. I went out for a walk with Lagos' Edgar & Laurent.
Passy. I wrote to Mamma & Oncle Gustav, Called on Alophes' Mumauts & Bosse. And dined at Harding at Courbevoie.
[3 to 5] AprilPassy, Paris. I went by the ¼ past 8 from Auteuil and consquently got a quarter of an hour later at Paris. Journal. I had 3 letters to translate from English to French which took me rather long as one was very long. I dejeuned at the usual place with Paul & his two friends. I took some commission notes in the afternoon. I received a letter from M Le Vayer asking me to dejeuner with him tomorrow. I thinking he was going to take me to the theter had left word here that I was not coming back, and dined with Simmeth & went to the rink.
Passy & Paris. I went by the ¼ past from Auteuil again; I bought a petit Journal as usual again. I received a letter from Mamma & Dora today. I went at 11 o'clock to see M Le Yayer as he had asked me but he was not there and when I came back from dejeuner I found he had been to fatch me; he left his card and asked me to come this evening so I went at 8 and he had left. I had a lesson this evening and a good long one it was, more comversation lesson than otherwise, he (M Matineh) seems a very nice old body.
Passy. I went by the 8 o'clock train but only just had time to get my ticket and buy a "petit Journal". I had two letters to translate today, one from Wm Hickson & Sons rather a long one, and another shorter one, I answered the first one. At 11 I went to M Le Vayer and went with him to Café Malazin (?) and déjeuned with him and a friend of his to whom he introduced me, and who is going to the theater with me hs name is Ponssinet-Faure. I dined heree and went afterwards to M Jordans where I had a very pleasant chat. I met Händel today, but he was in a great hurry.
[6 to 9] AprilPassy Paris. I went by the 8¼ train today being just too late for the 8 o'clock. Journal [5] I took the key and left word I was not coming home as I was going to the theater but when I got to M Ponsend-Faure this evening he said he had not had any tickets sent him but if he had any tomorrow or the next day he would send me them. I dined in Paris as it was too late to return. Déjeuner. [2.10] I dined with Händel and two of his friends, we were there a good long time.
Passy. I went to Paris by the train which leaves Auteuil at 8.15. I was just too late to catch the 8 one. Petite Journal [5]. I was nearly all day in the American Consul. It was a very fine day all day and rather warm, the trees are getting quite green. I lunched as usual. M Ponsinet Faure did not send me any tickets so I did not go in the theater. After dinner I went for a short walk then came back and helped Buchanan with his German and then had a lesson from ½ past 8 to ½ past 9.
Passy, PAris. I went to Paris by the 8 o'clock train. I bought a petit Journal. Soon after I got to the office I went out to Plichon. I made out 2 Invoices today but made two mistakes in it not in calculating, but I put the sum in the wrong place. Déjeuner as usual. I was without anything to do nearly all the afternoon so M Levroi told me to make some 1760 etc which thinking it was better than nothing, did. I went out for a walk with Buchanan after dinner, and then he came up to my room.
Passy. I wrote to Mamma. Visited Bertrand, Mimauts. Bought Newspaper to see about Boatrace. dejeuner & ticket. Went to Caloasys where I dined and walked home.
[10 to 12] AprilPassy Paris. I just caught the 8 train but only just had time, I did not even have time to buy a petit Journal before starting, but I bought it in Paris. I did not have anything to do this morning; I went to the Rue du Faubourg Montmartre & to the Post. I dejeuned as usual, I went to the Rue Chapon about some ciquarettes and to the Quai Voltaire to subscribe to a paper for M Burgeaux's brother, but did nothing all the rest of the day. I came home at the usual time. I read a good lot of V Hugo description of Waterloo in Les misèrables.
Passy Paris. I went by the 8.15 train this morning, I find I understand nearly all in the petite Journal now. I received a letter from Mamma in which she says M Bertrand has written to M Kamphovener about one, that he thinks it would be better for me to stay here (Passy) for a month or two etc she can't quite understand the drift of the letter, more can I understand it from hers. I answered directly from the office. This afternoon I took a lot of commission notes to the different manufacturers. M Bruzeaux was rather cross today, Stamp [90] I had another letter today. M Matinel corrected a letter I had translated,
Passy. I went by the 8.15 train, met Herr Jordan at the station. I was out a good deal all day. Journal [5] I dejeuned as usual and bought 10 tickets of which I left one for today. The tickets were 19 & 1 ... for the waiter. I telepgraphed as before arranged here at 4 for Buckanan to come to the theater with me but it appears he only got it at 5.30 and thought it too late so let me wait an hour on the Boulevard, after which I went and dined at Blonds and then came back here. M Bertrnad gave me a long german letter to translate. I asked M Harding if he thought it any use advertising for a family and he asked Germain who gave me two addresses. I called at Ponsinet Faure' but saw a different gentleman from last time.
[13 to 16] AprilPassy Paris. I went by the ¼ past 8 train and met M Calvary & Mathias at the end. I posted my letter to Sinnett which I wrote yesterday and also one to Buckanan asking him to come to the theater with me. I dejeuned as usual. Paul Harding told me Herbert Bury & Eva Waterlow were here. I met Buckanan & we dined at a Duval, then went to the Gaity which was shut went then in pouring snow to Theatre Français, shut also. Took cab to Cirque Americain. The performance was rather good, sopping wet when we returned.
Passy. I went by the early train this morning which I very comfortably caught. I bought a petite Journal as usual which I quite understand now. The bureau was open all day and so I was there all day although M Bertrand told me I might stay away if I liked. I came back by the usual train & had dinner here after which I went to three lodging houses here to see about staying there. But I do not think it will suit me at all.
Passy. I had nothing particular to do today I went for some money and went to two or three other places but otherwise I had nothing all day. I went by the ¼ past 8 train & bought a petite Journal. When I was in the middle of my déjeuner today the garçon (Camille) came & told me a Gentleman & Lady were waiting for me at the office so I went back & found Uncle Sudney, Phil & Amy there. I have appointed to see them on Monday. I had a lesson this evening & went through some letters I had translated. M Martinet found it rather difficult.
Passy. Lunched here. Wrote to Mamma, went with Lago's to the Races & then to Mathias where I met Händel.
[17 to 19] AprilPassy Paris. I missed the 8 o'clock train and was going with the 8¼ but found that it did not go as it is a sort of holiday. I just went to the office and finding nothing for me to do I asked M Bertand if I could not go directly instead of at 12. I then went to Hotel Splendide saw Uncle Sidney, Phil & Amy, Herbert & Busy but not Eva Waterlow. In the morning we walked up and down the Boulevards, lunched near the bourse in the afternoon I went with Phil to the Champs Elysées went into two Café chantantes & Madelene. In Evening, Uncle Amy & I went to the Gaïty theatre, I liked it very well.
Passy. I have still the bad sore throat I had yesterday but I think it is a little better. I went by the 8.15 train & bought a petite Journal. I did not have anything particular to do in the morning but was out nearly all the afternoon taking Commission notes and "reclamant". It rained nearly all the time, I am rather tired from walking out with Uncle yesterday. I did not go out with anybody for a walk this evening. I shall finish my letter to Kamphôvener.
Passy. I went to Paris by the 8.15 being too late for the 8 o'clock. I bought a petite Journal. I wrote a letter to Ralph & bought some stamps and posted Otto's. I did not have anything very particular to do, I went to the "Timbre" and one or two other places, I wrote a letter to M v Alten in answer to his letter of the 17. It rained a great deal today but oonly in showers. I did not post Ralph's letter as I mean to write to Clara tomorrow morning & send them together. My cold is a little better. I had a good long French conversation with th Russian, but spoke English the rest of the evening.
[20 to 23] AprilPassy Paris. I went to Parris by the 8.15 from Auteuil with a petite Journal. I did not see M Nioussel or else I meant to ask hoime whether I could not have my breakfast at 7 now as it is after Easter & he said I could have it earlier then. My throat is still very bad I think rather worse. I went to the Timbre & one other place but in the afternoon I had three letters to translate one of which was ather long and M Bertrand said I had done well. I had a letter from Mamma and wrote to Clara & enclosed in Ralph's letter.
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 8 o'clock train which I just caught. Petite Journal [5] My throat is much worse today particularly in the afternoon, whilst I was writing some postcards. M Bertrand gave me 42 addresses and told me to copy the letter I gave me on the postcard & address them to the people he had marqued. I could hardly swallow my dinner. Mrs Niossel has sent me up some lemon juice with a little water to gargel with which I have done but it is not much better. I read some of the "Misérables".
Passy Paris. I went into Paris by the quarter past 8 train with a Petit Journal as usual. I had not much to do today. I took 1 letter to M Amy who has been absent for a long time but only saw his wife. I bought a silk scarf. I had a letter from Sinnett asking me to go to the opening of the new skating rink but I wrote back & refused on account of throat. I bought a lemon to gargel with. My throat was rather worse this afternoon, had a bad headache this evening.
Passy. Stayed here on account of cold, wrote to Mamma Aunt Ida, M. Le Sayer & H Sinnel. Lemons [0.30]. Petit Journal [0.05]. Stamp [0.15]
[24 to 26] AprilPassy Paris. Today was Clara's wedding. Expected a letter from her or someone at home telling me when she was coming here but I did not get one. I went to Paris by the 8.15 train. Journal. I lunched at Buffon as usual & Paul Harding one of his friends (Frederick) or something like it I think) and I drank Clara & Willy's health in a bottle of Champagne. I thougt a good deal about them all day. Hope to have a letter tomorrow. Had my hat ironed. Read some of the "Miséarbles". Did not go out. Cold better, but worse this evening.
Passy Paris. I had my breakfast at ½ past 7 today as we are always going to have now, and went by the 7.30 train from Auteuil which I just managed to catch. I expected to find a letter at the office when I arrived but was disappointed, however I got one at about 10 from Mamma, saying Clara & Willy were going via Folkestone & Boulogne & would very likely stay a day at Flkestone, and one from Dora which I answered directly, I was out nearly all the afternoon. In the evening I wrote to Grandmamma & enclosed it in Dora's letter.
Passy. I went to Paris by the 7.30 train but was not the first at the office, M Bertrand was before me. I did not have much to do in the morning, I lunched with Paul & his two friends as usual, I had a letter from Folkestone from Clara when I arrived at the office saying she would be here today & asked me to come & dine with them. When I got back after lunch I found them awaiting me, they stayed about 10 minutes. This afternoon I had more to do. Stamps [3.-] I was out a good deal "reclamant". I called over an invoice & made it out in the book. I went to the Hotel Maurice dined with Mr & Mrs Jeakes and went upstairs afterward & chatted till about 9 o'clock. Boot cleaning [.20]
[27 to 30] AprilPassy Paris. I missed the 7.00 train today and went by the 7.45 from Auteuil or 7.50 from Passy. Petit Journal [.55] M Levrer said he thought it would be good for me to translate some french letters into English & gave me one, which I began, when M. B. came in and gave me some invoices to docket which took me all the rest of the day and I have not finished yet. I lunched as usual. I did not see or hear anything of Clara & Willy today.
Passy Paris. I went by the 7.35 from here which I just caught nicely. M Bertrand was already there but nobody else. M Le Vayer came in after lunch and said hr would present me to the lady in question one of the first days of the next month. It is a lady wh wants to take a young person in her family and I had written to M Le Vayer on Sunday about her. He said he would take me to the theatre tomorrow but I told him I was going with Clara. I had a lesson this evening from ½ 8 to ½ 9.
Passy. I went by the 7.40 train from here just missing the 7.35. I bought a petit Journal [.05] I had a good deal to do today in the Magasin. I entered (passer) the invoices and made two "debits" an Invoice & one or two other things. In the norning I took two bills to be stamped and forgot to go and get them, at ½ past 5 I went to Clara & Willy as appointed and dined with them after which we went to see the Hugenots st the Grand Opera. It was very nice only I did not understand much. Déjeuner 2.- Pins 0.20
Passy. Journal 5c, Ney[?] straightening 0.25, Ticket .75, Lunch 2.30 [3.35]. Wrote to Mamma. Was with Clara & Willy from about ½ past two. dined with them.
[1 to 3] MayPassy Paris. Somehow or other I slept till nearly ½l past 8 and could only just with dressing in a great hurry catch the 8.35 train. Petit Journal. I went to the Timbre this norning and one or two other places. It rained nearly all day. I bought a shade for my candle with a stand to hold it. I came back by my usual time. M Martinet has put off my lesson till tomorrow. I had my hair cut here and then write to Arthur & a not to Sinnett. Dejeuner.
Passy. I went to Paris by the 7.30 train and bought a petite Journal. < Bertrand was already there when I arrived, I did not have any letters to translate today and did not have anything of any importance all day. I went out 2 or 3 times. I went to see Clara & Willy just before lunch and give them my letter to Arthur. I lunched at the same place as usual only we went in another room. I came back here by my usual train but they had already begun dinner. Buchanan has got a very bad headache, I have been reading to him.
Passy. I just caught the 7.30 train but only just, I was the last person who got in, I bought a petite Journal but had not time to wait for the change. I did hot do anything particular in the morning. I lunched with Paul & his friend as usual. In the afternoon I went to a good many people & to the Timbre. I was out about 2½ hours. I came here by my usual time. M Marrtinet came at last today and gave me my lesson, we went through a letter that M Bertrand gaave me to translate today.
[4 to 7] MayPassy Paris. I caught the 7.30 train very nicely today & had comfortable time to get a Journal. I did not have any letters to translate although there were a good many, but M Bertand still, being alone, is always in a hurry. I had a letter from Sinnett asking me to go to the theater tomorrow which I accepted & one from Martin v. Alten. I wrote to Clara. Dejeuned asusual. Paul is going to write me out an advertisement. Came back by the 6 o'clock train. Went to the Skating Palais today & enjoyed it.
Passy. I was a little early for the 7.35 train today and had plenty of time to get my Journal. I was the first there again, but M Levroi came almost directly, he was in a very bad humour today. I was out nearly all the morning. I lunched as usual. Paul Harding is going to advertise for me for a family. I happened to pass his office and went in & Ernest Waterlow and his wife were there. H Sinnett came for me at 6. I dined at their lodgings and then went to see Jean la Poste at the Porte St Martin. It was very good indeed.
Passy. I was in plenty of time for my 7.35 train. Petit Journal. I was the first there again; I forgot to say that yesterday evening M Bertrand locked me in. It was a very fine day today although we had some moments where there were a great many clouds. I lunched as usual and bought 20 tickets for 36 fr & the gacons 2 fr. I did not have very much to do today, but perhaps a little more than yesterday. I had a letter from Clara Hickson today asking me to go and see her tomorrow but suppose it ought to be CLara Jeakes. Wrote to Sinnett.
Passy. Went to Paris by bus & to church with Edgar after which I went to see Willy & Clara, & went with them to the Jardin d'Aclimatation. Bus [15]
[8 to 10] MayPassy Paris. I was just too late for my 7.35 train that is to say I could have got it as it had not started but they would not let me. Petit Journal. Willy had given me a cheque for 50 pounds to get changed for him, and I showed it the bookkeeper to told me to ask him to put Bertrand & Amy instead of Expenses, So I went to him at 11 o'clock. The waiter told me I had paid 2 fr too little yesterday & so I had to give him 2. I was out a good part of the afternoon. At 6 I went to the Hotel, where I already found them at Table d'hôte, after which we went to see theDanicheff at the Theatre de l'Odeon.
Passy. I caught the 7.30 train very comfortably and bought a Petit Journal as usual. It was rather colder today and I was stupid enough to go out without a great coat thinking it would not nurt me any more than yesterday however I have caught a cold in my head and have indigestion, I received a letter from papa with £10. I took it to Clara who had had a letter from Mamma & Arthur. I have got rather a headache today and feel altogether rather queer (leidend as Uncle Gustav would say).
Passy. I missed my train today because I did not know from the 1st of May all trains started 2 minutes earlier, Petit Journal. I had a letter from Clara & Dora, Mamma & Maggie. Mamma also enclosed a letter to her from Ralph. Clara asked me to go to see her leave at 12.55, & I went directly M Amy came from dejeuner but was too late, they musy have already got in a carriage. Dora write in pretty good spirits but says she should be redy to go home at any moment. I have had a headache nearly all day & a apin down my back.
[11 to 14] MayPassy-Paris. I caught my 7.35, or rather now 7.33, train beautifully today, it just came into the station as I descended the steps. Journal. I went to get a bill cashed this morning in the rue "Anjou St Honoré", but otherwise did not go out all day. Paul Harding came to lunch with an English felloe a son of an English manufacturer. I met M Harding going back. I folded letters & invoices today nearly all day. Have still a headache. Went for a walk in the Bois with Buchanan.
Passy Paris. I caught the 7.33 train very nicely today but should not have caught it had my watch not been a little too fast without my knowing it. Petit Journal. I went to the Timbre but otherwise did not go out except to the Post office Société Générale & once to Marcuard etc Rue La Fayette. I asked Paul H to get me the cheque which Papa sent me cashed. It is Uncle Gustav's Wedding day today at least Martin von Alten said so in his last letter to me.
Passy. I got up too late for the 7.33 train but caught the 7.48 train. Petit Journal. I went to two & three manufacturers, and had on the whole a little more to do today. I put away some invoices passed some others & did one or two other little jobs. Paul Harding was not at lunch when I was but came in to the office and gave me the change for the cheque. This evening I went out with Buchanan and kicked a football about with 3 English fellows.
Passy. I wrote to Mamma & Clara & began to write to Ralph. Went to Paris, called on Boese who has gone to Berlin. Café. Went to Hardings, I was slow there I am afraid.
[15 to 17] MayPassy Paris. I got up too late for the 7.33 train but went by the next one and as I was the first at the office it did not matter. Petit Journal. I had something or other to do all day, but nothing of importance and I only went out once or twice just a little way. I had a letter to translate this morning. I had a headache in the afternoon but it did not last long. Haendal wrote to say he could not go to Pommier's as appointed. I went into a café here for a little while this evening.
Passy Paris. I was up in good time and caught the 7.33 train as usual, excepting it was rather full. Petit Journal. This morning I was first in the office, I folded some invoices, and lunched as usual, Paul was not there; I was out nearly all the afternoon carrying "notes de commission" and only got back to the office at ½ past 5. I came here by the 6.30 train, finished the letter I began on Sunday to Ralph & had a french lesson from ½ past 8 till ½ past 9 o'clock.
Passy. I got up ¼ past 6 and had a bath in Passy. I went by the 7.33 to Paris where I was again the first. I went out once or twice today and made out an Invoice. I had a letter from Grandmamma. M Heriot who came on Monday sent me my piece of Wedding Cake and I went and called at the Grand Hotel and saw him & his wife & 2 Miss Haynes. Omnibus [15]. I gave M Amy a piece of cake. After dinner I went to Paris by the 7.33 train and went to M Pommier wjere Haendel was. I am afraid I was slow.
[18 to 21] MayPassy Paris. Somehow or other I did not wake till nearly ½ past 7 and so I had to go by the 7.48 train which I caught easily [Journal] but I was first at the office so I did not mind. I made out some notes de commision this morning and carried them this afternoon to the fabricants, otherwise I had nothing particular to do all day. I just caught the 6.15 train at Paris. This evening I went out with Michel Lagos for a walk afterwards he came up to my room and we ate some wedding cake.
Passy. I just caught my 7.33 train but only just. I had not even time to get change for a 2 sou piece when I bought my petit Journal. I was again first at the office, I had nothing particular to do today, except that I went out reclamant nearly all the afternoon. It was not quite so nice weather today as the wind was rather strong. I lunched as usual. Paul has not yet put my advertisement in. I did not go out thos evening at all.
Passy. I caught the 7.33 train today as usual. Petit Journal. I paid yesterday. I had something to do all day, and the afternoon. I was out till about ¼ past 4. I then having received an invitation from M Heriot to dinner, asked M Bertrandd if I might go, and came here changed and got the key, and then went to them at the Grand Hotel where we had dinner after which we went to the Cirque des Champs Elysées; after which we had some tea and a part of a game at Billiards, & came by the 12.10 train.
Passy. Wrote to Mamma & Dora. Lunched at Duval [2.0] Went with H Simmett to a café. [0.90] Went to Auteuil in the evening, there were a good many people there.
[22 to 24] MayPassy Paris. I went to town today by steamer but shall not go again [River Seine]
Advertised in Figaro, family
I think as it takes much longer than if I go by train it is certainly cheaper, but as I should be obliged o come back by train; it would not make much difference. Journal. I had a letter to translate today. After lunch I went to the Opera to get tickets for Wednesday but could not. I came back by train in order to be in time for dinner. I had another lesson tonight & took the letter through I translated this morning.
Passy. I went by the 7.33 train today as usual which I caught very comfortably. Journaux. I bought the Figaro today to see whether any advertisement was put in right & it was. I had a letter from Ralph today; he writes in very good spirits I think. I was out nearly all day the afternoon reclamant. I went to Poirier instead of Perrier. I met Sinnett coming home, he is going to eave tonight for Belgium & then England; this evening I read the Figaro nearly through.
Passy. I stayed here this morning tillnine and then went to pay a Tax for M Bertrand in the rue Linger and went to Paris by the 9.18 train which I just caught. Petite Journal. I was out a good part of the afternoon taking commission notes, which I made out first and then entered in the book. I bought some stamps on my way home, & just caught the 6.15 train. I spoke a good deal of french this evening to Bouske and also Laurent who came and bothered me whilst I was writing to Clarchen.
[25 to 28] MayPassy Paris. Today being a holiday here I did not begin to get up till about ½ past 7 instead of 7 o'clock. I wrote to Papa today and shall send the letter by M Belier tomorrow most likely. I went to the Picture Galerie with Edgar Buchana; I bought a programme. Lunched at a Duval and then went to the Grand Hotel to see the Heriots but did not see them. Came back by omnibus. Had rather a headache; had some Coffee. On the whole it has been a very slow fête for me. bad weather.
Passy. I caught the 7.33 train, it was very bad weather or I might have gone by Omnibus. Petit Journal. I went out this morning but not this afternoon, except to the American consulate. Paul brought me about 15 answers to the Advertisement I had put in the figaro on the 23rd some of which seem rather promising. M Belier is not going to England till Tuesday, so I shall post my leter to Papa tomorrow and write another one to send by him.
Passy. I missed the 7.33 train and Mr Amy was already at the office when I arrived. It was very bad weather; Sinnett had not written and I did not know whether to go or not. I did go and dined with him, he had not expected me. After dinner we went to the rink, where I amused myself more I think than I ever did again. Paul Harding & Germain were there & so was M Frederick who has not lunched with us for a very long time now.
Passy. Wrote to two families & went to six others they are all rather to[o] dear. dej 2.25. Jour 0.05 Café 50 Aridetriquepe[?] .10
[29 to 31] MayPassy Paris. I meant to have got up at 6 and to have written to Mamma but I did not, on the contrary I was just too late for the 7.33 train, that is to say I was not too late for the train but the Guichet was shut. Petit Journal. I have written a good long letter home, which I intend to send by M Belier who is going back tomorrow. I was hardly out at all. Artin von Alten called. I have taken my watch to be mended, as it stpped yesterday.
Passy. I got up at about 6 and went and had a bath at Passy. After breakfast I went with the 7.33 train. petit Journal. I lunched as usual but was too late to go to the family in Rue des Mathurins. I was about an hour & ½ this afternoon. M Bèlier came and I gave him my letter, he is going tomorrow morning. This evening at 6 o'clock Martin v Alten came and I went and dined with him and we then went & saw the Danicheffs. Programm [20].
Passy. I looked at my clock at ½ past 6 and thought it was ½ past 7 and got up in a great hurry; I did not find out my mistake till I was nearly dressed, so I took the opportunity and wrote to M Henry Jackson. I only just caught my usual train. I got in the same carriage with M Mathias. Petit Journal. I had a letter from Dora, and an answer from both the people I wrote to about a family. One accepts my conditions and the other wants a rendez view. I have written to the latter and refused 3 that I went to on Sunday. I bought 2 Spring rings. I was not out much today.
[1 to 4] JunePassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.48 train as I got up too late to go by the other one. petit Journal. I finished skratching the discounts out of the reference book of 125. I went to a bankers this morning but was not out otherwise except for about an hour & a ½ this afternoon to "reclamer" some commissions. I lunched at 12 Boulevard Poissoniè a new restaurant. I wrote some more refusals this evening. M Denow gave me a lesson this evening.
Passy. I went to Paris by the usual train, I went out once or twice in the morning but I was in all the afternoon; I folded invoiced which had been paid. At 11 o'clock I met the Gentleman who wrote to me in answer to my advertisement from Bois Colombes he wants 200 fr. I am going to him on Sunday. Another person wrote saying she was disposed to lower her price. I shall see her on Sunday. Dejouner. I had a lesson this evening by the new master here, he is better than Denow I think. Stamps [1].
Passy. I got up at 6 o'clock and walked to the rink & back before breakfast; To see if the fête was posted up but it was not. Dejeuner 2.10, Omnibus 0.15, Journal 0.05. At 12 I went to see a person about a family but it is nothing. Omnibus [.15] I saw the fête posted up so I telegraphed to Buckanan to send me the key to the rink but he did not answer. I went and dined with Sinnett, then came here for the key and met him before the rink. The fête was very pretty. I left off at 1 o'clock. I had something to drink & walked here.
Passy. Saw 3 families too dear except one which I do not like did not write home. Went to Hardings.
[5 to 8] JunePassy Paris. There is a holiday here today for nearly all houses of business. I did not go to Paris. In the morning I wrote home to Mamma and after dejeuner which I had here, I went to see Anna Hahn, who I hear from Mamma, has come to learn french. I did not see her, as she was out. I came back here & met Bruce and went with him to Auteuil to the races where we met the Lagos' and Buckanan. Came back here to dinner and did not go out at all.
Passy. I went by the 7.48 train this morning, but was as usual now the first there, that is to say M Levroi came in directly after me. Petit Journal. I made a debit out but M Amy could not give me the prices; After lunch which I had at the new restaurant 12 Bard Poissonière where I bought 20 cachets. I had a frightful headache so I came home almost directly and went to bed. I was very sick; towards the evening it got much better; I think it was the close weather that gave it to me.
Passy. I was much better today although I still feel rather weak, but I went to Paris as usual, by the 7.48 train and was first again. I had different things to do all day, I was not out much; in the afternoon I made out an invoice and entered it in the book. I had a little headache all day but it was not bad. I dejeuned at Buffon. I have taken my watch to be seen to again as it would not go and the man said he would keep it for a day or two. I had another lesson. Letters from Mde Mathieu & Mamma.
[8 to 11] JunePassy Paris. I went today by the 7.48 train again but was still again the first; Today M Runus began to buy and there were a tremendous lot of people there, a regular crush before the door till about 12 o'clock. I lunched at 12 Bd Poissonière. [pour boire 10]. In the afternoon there was nothing particular to do so I folded as many letters as I could but did not finish all. This evening after dinner I went to see Anna Hahn by train.
Passy. I was again too late to go by the 7.33 train so took the same one as yesterday. [Journal] All this morning there were a tremendous lot of fabricants for "Offres des services" and I could not get away for dejeuner till past 12 o'clock, I dejeuned at the same place as yesterday. I fetched my watch on the way to the office but it has stopped again and I find that something must be loose as it goes when the glass is open, but by shutting it it presses on the face which stops it. Heard from Mamma. Wrote to Dora etc.
Passy. I should have caught the 7.33 train today only the person who sells the newspapers was rather long giving it me so I was too late. I took my watch to be mended again this morning. We had a lot nore favricants this morning for "offres des services". This afternoon I had nothing particular to do. M Bertrand has invited me to dine at Versailles tomorrow at his house. This evening I went out with Bouski and talked a lot of french.
Passy. Wrote home. Went and called on M H Germain & lunched with him. I then went to the Grand-Prix and from there to M Bertrand at Versailles.
[12 to 14] JunePassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train today and was very much surprised to find M Amy already there, as usually when I go by the next train I am first. We had a good many manufacturers today but not so many as last week and we had finished ½ an hour earlier. I lunched as usual. This afternoon I was out a good deal taking notes to different manufacturers. This evening I took a walk with Loupe Lugos and we then went into a café to refresh ourselves.
Passy. I missed the 7.33 train again. M Amy was at the bureau when I arrived. Journal. M Ronus had a few people come but did not buy much; tomorrow M Wilson who arrived today will begin to buy. I lunched as usual now. M Bertrand gave me a long private letter to translate which took me a long while. It rained most furiously when I left the bureau to come home and I got very wet. This evening I had a long french conversation with Bouski.
Passy. I went by the 7.48 train again and M Amy was already there when I arrived at the office. M Ronus came again in the mornimg to buy a few more things, and then he came in the afternoon to say good-buy. M Wilson has arrived and has begun to buy, but he goes to the manufacturers instead of their coming to us. I lunched as usual. I posted my letter of refusal to M Mathieu (about living with her) this morning. I had a lesson this evening. I do not think this master is nearly so good as M Martinet.
[15 to 18] JunePassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train which I easily caught, both M Bertrand & Amy were at the office when I arrived. I did up some of the samples that I had unpacked yesterday to show M Bertrand. I lunched as usual at 12 Boulevard Poissonière restaurant Mustory. A little before 6 I left the office and went to M Germain's as appointed on Sunday, where I dined and then went to the Comedie Française to see the "L'étrangère".
Passy. I went by the 7.33 train to Paris M Amy & M Bertrand were both there when I arrived; we had a lot of manufacturers of "Petit bronze" today for an American client, but I had nothing of importance to do all day, in fact it was only with difficulty that I find something to occupy myself with. [Stamps] I lunched at Mustory as usual. This morning I wrote to Anna Hahn, and had a letter from Mamma & Godfrey. I had another lesson this evening and am rather tired.
Passy. I went to Paris by train as usual and as soon as I got there M Amy called me and gave me the addresses of 3 Manufacturers of needlework, and I then went with M Haussmann, an american, belonging to a firm that does business with us. I went out with him to these places, & came back to the office at about ½ past 5. I came back here as usual, but went to Paris after dinner & walked down the Boulvevards with this fellow.
Passy. I went to this fellow again at 10 & was with him till ½ past 11 at night, we saw a good deal of places.
[19 to 21] JunePassy Paris. I got into bed at about 1.30 and out at 7.20. I caught the 7.33 train. Soon after I had arrived at the office M Haussmann came in and I went out with him; I was out all day till 6 o'clock. I dejeuned with him. He did not buy very much today excepting at the first manufacturers, who has got a pretty fare order; at one or two we did not get anything. I missed the 6.30 train back and was consequently late to dinner, but not much.
Passy. I got up as I at first thought at about 7.20 and dressed very quickly in order to catch the 7.33 train and when I got downstairs I found it was 6.30 instead of 7.30. I then came up again and wrote to Mrs Heinecke and went by my usual train. [Journal] I was in our magasin with M Haussmann till about 11 and we then went out to different manufacturers, we lunched together, & did not get back to the office till about 6 o'clock.
Passy. When I got to the office I went on copying the notes of commission, but M Haussmann came soon and I went out with him and was out nearly all day. He gave us two or three commissions; in the evening I dined with him at the Hotel and then went to Mayence. He gave me a letter to post which I am afraid I have lost. I will go and see at the Hotel tomorrow. I bought a new Stamp for collection & change 5c in single ones. I drank some Grenadine with Lupe & Buchanan.
[22 to 25] JunePassy Paris. I was just too late for the 7.33 train. Petit Journal. It was a very warm day altogether, but at ½ past 5, there was a thunderstorm and a frightfully hard rain, it is still raining hard & lightening at intervals. My watch has stopped again at about 1 o'clock. I lunched at Mustory. I came back here at ½ past 6, but as it rained all the evening I have been in my room all the time. I have written to Mamma.
Passy. I went to Paris by the 7.48 train. M Amy had already arrived; I was busy all day copying the commissions I had taken with M Haussmann into the books and afterward making a copy to send him which I did not finish in time to send by tonight's mail, as M Bruzeau called me to carry out a long invoice of samples, in the book. I went and saw Anna Hahn this evening. I posted my letter to Mamma. [Stamps]
Passy. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train, M Amy was there when I arrived. I had not very many things to do so I folded some Invoices and arranged them in the box. I went out for about an hour in the afternoon. I lunched at Mustory again. This afternoon I went and fetched my watch, which is still going. I had my hair cut this evening and my head washed. But did not do anything else all this evening.
Went to German church with Anna Hahn & to Panorama. Lunched at Duval, then called at Germains & went to Hardings where I met Hays & 2 Waterlows.
[26 to 28] JunePassy Paris. I went by the 7.33 train this morning and was the first at the office neither M Berram nor M Amy came for some time. I dejeuned as usual. This afternoon I went with M Prehn & somebody else to see the Bourse Palais nayeel[?] Louvre Jardins des Luxembourg & Pantheon; in the last we went in & went all over it. I dined in Paris this evening and met La Favorite & Sylvia. Programme 0.20 Vestibue 0.20. We came back by 12.40 from Paris.
Passy. I went to Paris by the 7.48 train which I only just caught. I have been very tired all day particularly after I had been out for nearly 4 hours in the afternoon to enquire about notes of commission. My foot is rather sore. I had a lesson again this evening but this master is not particularly good. After I had my lesson I talked to the master for some time & then went to the café for a minute or two.
Passy, Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train today which I should not have caught it had [it] not been rather late. M Denow asked me if I would give anything for a present to M Nioussel so I gave 5 frs. I dejeuned as usual today. This afternoon I entered an Invoice in the book and bagan making out the Invoice but as it was very long, I had no time to finish. At 6 I took a train for Courcelles and went with Anna Hahn to the station; she left for Düsseldorf. After she had gone I dined & came here by the 9 train.
[29 to 2] June & JulyPassy Paris. I went to Paris by omnibus today as I had to go to a place in the Rue Royale for M Bertrand; so I did not get to the office before about ¼ past 10. I had something to do all day. [Garçon 10] Mr Bertrand did not come to town today as he stayed at Versailles to see the Mess. Prehn who are here now (two clients of our house) I came home by train, we had rather a good dinner, in honour of M Nioussels fête.
Passy Paris. I got up at about ½ past 6 by mistake and did not notice it at all till Mademoiselle told me, when I met her on the stairs, however it did not matter much as I began a letter to Gtandmamma which I ought to have written long ago. I went to Paris by the usual 7.33 train. I bought a petit Journal and lunched as usual, I did nothing particular there and came back at [the] usual time, I went for a stroll with L Lagas and then had something to drink.
Passy. I got up rather late today and had only just time to catch the 7.48 train. Petit Journal. I did about the same things as usual today; and did not go out at all except to Mde Villain. [W.C.15] I meant to ask M Bertrand for M Schlessers address but had not a good opportunity. I came back by the 6.13 train, had a lesson this evening, the master stayed till nearly 10.- 3 Tickets for dejeuner which I counted as cash yesterday.
Passy. Finished letter to Grandmama, write home, went to English church, came back Straight heard beginning of music & went to Auteuil.
[3 to 5] JulyPassy Paris. Had a letter from Arthur. I got up too late to go by either of my usual trains so I had to go by the 8.3; however Mr Bertrand & Mr Amy had neither of them come; I met M Le bayer whilst I was going to the ofice. I lunched as usual & usued a public W.C. After which I felt very bad and was very sick but it soon went off again and I came home at the usual time. I took a cup of coffee. I made out a copy of accounts this evening.
Passy Paris. I got up in pretty good time and went by the 7..38 train which was a little late. I went out this morning to the Howe Machine Co and also one other place. In this afternoon I made out different invoices. I lunched at a little Hôtel in the Rue de l'Echiquiier on the opporsite side to what we are. Mr Denow the head master during M Nioussel's absence, said he did not wish (il ne veut pas) us to speak after 9 o'clocj in the balcony.
Passy. I got up in very good time to catch my train but when I got down the breakfast was not ready so I had to wait and therefore went by the 7.48 train, I did not have very much of any importance to do today at the office. I lunched at the same place as yesterday and am very content with it. I had a row with Mrs Niuussel today about M Denow about what he told me yesterday. I went to a café with Lagos & Buchanan and wrote a letter to Arthur till nearly 11.
[6 to 9] JulyPassy Paris. I got up in very good time to go by the 7.33 train but owing to my watch being too late I missed it and had to go by the next one. I made out an invoice again which I had made out yesterdat (a long on) as all the prices were wrong. I lunched at Mustory and used my last ticket (cachet) there. I posted my letter to Arthur and thought it was safer today although the mail only goes tomorrow. I took a walk in the wood alone this evening,
Passy. I again missed the 7.33 train and went by the next, I meant to go by omnibus and ask about a Catalogue of a house in the Rue Royale but forgot it. I lunched at little Hotel 31 Rue de l'Echiquier. After lunch I went to the Rue Royale and just when I got back to the office I had to go to Belleville for a glass which being rather far tired me a good deal. I had a lesson this evening, I had a dictation and then read some french.
Passy. I again got up in good time but was too late for the 7.33 train as owing to the clocks not going right, my breakfast was not ready when I went down. [Journal] I went out a good deal today, and in the afternoon I called on M Schlösser who has invited me for tomorrow. I lunched at the same place as yesterday. I have not had a letter all this week except from Arthur. I had a lesson again this morning. It is 10.7 by my watch.
Passy. Lunched here wrote home went to church, and took to two o'clock train for Ville d'Avray where I visited M Schloesser. 11.3 o'clock.
[10 to 12] JulyPassy Paris. I woke up at about 15 minutes to 8 and so was too late to catch either of my usual trains but caught the8.3 Neither M Bertrand nor M Amy had arrived when I got to the office. I was out, going to different places all day long very nearly, [Drink 10] I dejeuned at Blonds Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, it was not at all bad. I have not had a letter for nearly two weeks and cannot make out how it is. It is now 10.8 by my watch.
Passy Paris. I was too late to go by the 7.33 and only just caught the 7.48. M Bertrand sent me out 2 or 3 times but I was indoors nearly all the day. I made an invoice for our Swiss client. I lunched at Blonds again and think that it is the best after all. I had a letter from mamma which must have come by last night's mail, and one this afternoon from Ralph enclosing one from Arthur. It is now 10.1 o'clock
Passy Paris. I was obliged to go by the 8.3 train being again too late for either of the others. I was in doors nearly all day with the exception of whilst I went to a place in the Rue Royale and to a watchmaker for M Bertrand. I lunched at Blonds to day and have bought 20 cachets for 26 frs but in order to get my accounts riggt at the end of the month I shall count hem as money and put down each ticket. I had a lesson again this evening and now there is a fool singing or making a noise in the café opposite. It is 9.55 o'clock
[13 to 16] JulyPassy Paris. I got up in very good time today but was only just in time for the 7.33 train in consequence of the clock being 5 minutes late and of course my breakfast too. I had two letters from Papa for which I had to pay 1 fr as they had only got a penny stamp on. He enclosed a ten pound note which I changed and got 252.55 for it. I wrote homme by return & bought two postcards. I have written to M Jackson. It is 10.47 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I got up in very good time today and went by the 7.33 train. [Journal] I had something to do all day and went out once or twice in the afternoon. I went out for M Bertrand to get the Tarifs of some Glove manufacturers. I posted my letter to M Jackson & bought some stamps. I had a little extra at dejeuner today. This evening I had a lesson, we spoke read and had a dictation. It is now 10.40 o'clock
Passy Paris. I was in very good time for my 7.33 train, I was not the first, however, as M Levroi had already arrived, I had plenty to do today and so of course directly I began to do something somebody came and sent me out or disturbed me in some other ways. Today has been I think the best day today we have had since I am here. I dejeuned at Blonds. Had some Eau St Galmier. Papa sent me £10. I answered letter. I went to Frau Generalin Barne's this evening.
Passy Paris. Lunched here. Wrote to Dora. Bathed with Helen, Went to Courbevoie where I mey a good many people. It is now 12.40 o'clock.
[17 to 19] JulyPassy Paris. I got up in good time althought my alarm did not strike. The reason of which I do not know however I shall try again tomorrow. I took my watch which did not go all yesterday to the watchmakers who will keep it for a day or two. Went by the 7.38 train. [Journal] I lunched at Blonds; I had several letters to translate to day, one private one which was rather hard. I had been frightfully hot all day about 35 degrees celcius in the shade. Grenadine. It is 10.58
Passy. I was obliged to go by the 8.3 train being too late for the other ones. There is never anything interesting in the Petit Journal now, since the Fille Maudite is finished. I lunched at Blonds again the fish I had was very yough after lunch I went and saw Händel and stayed with him till 12 o;clock. He gave me some blue stamps for Mary Harding. M Bertrand sent me out once this afternoon. I had a letter from Mamma enclosing one to Mdme Bertrand & i=one from Arthur. It is 10.49 o'clock
Passy. With a little hurrying I managed to catch the 7.33 train. [Petit Journal] I was out nearly all the afternoon, inquuiring after commissions etc. I went into Hardings to see how M Harding's foot was. I saw Paul who said it was not much better. I came back here to Passy by the 6.30 my usual train after dinner I paid Madame Nioussel [528.-] This evening I went to M Jordans where I sat in the arbor of his garden with him & his wife. We talked of different things and they have invited me to dinner on Manday. It is 11.5
[20 to 23] JulyPassy Paris. I went by the 7.33. M Amy sent me out with some "notes de commission" in the morning which took me till past 11 o'clock. I then lunched at Blonds as usual and finished verifying the bankers accounts. I went out again twice in the afternoon once to ask about when the Castelia [PS Castalia] leaves Dover but the[y] could not tell me at the LD&CR office [London, Chatham and Dover Railway (LCDR)?], After dinner I took a short walk. Candles. It is 10.1 o'clock
Passy Paris. I went by the 7.33 train to Paris and was, as I have been lately, first at the office. I did not go out much today and did not have much to do today that is to say nothing of importance. I lunched as usual at Blonds, I walked up and down in the wood for some time after dinner with Lupe who questioned me on the Spanish I had learnt viz the werb to have. It has been very hot today. It is now 10.30 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I went by the 7.48 train today being too late for the 7.33 I had nothing particular to do today so I docketed a good many Invoices. Today was an "Emprunt" for the Avenue de l'Opera. A fellow opposite has been kicking up a row, he has been drunk I expect; he has now got better. He has got the earth-sickness no doubt (reverse to sea-sick). I had a lesson to-night. I went down to the café afterwards. It is now 11.- o'clock.
Passy. I wrote a long letter home. Lunched & dined here, lunched exceedingly well. Stayed here all day. Café [1.10] It is now 10.16
[24 to 26] JulyPassy Paris. The servant had told me she would make me some "dicke Milch" for today, and when I got down I found some milk that had just turned sour so I said this is not it & she got in a wax and took it away, I caught the 7.33 train. I did not have anything particular today except I made out an Invoice. I lunched as usual. Came back by the 6.15 and dined at M Jordans, he was very nice and friendly. It is 11.18 o'clock.
Passy. I just caught the 7.33 train I was the first at the office as I have been for about the last week. I did not have very much to do today in fact not enough. I lunched as usual at Blonds, Paul Harding came in in the afternoon for a moment or two. This evening I wrote to Anna Hahn. After dinner I had a lesson and then stuck some stamps in my Stamp Album. It is 10.45 o'clock
Passy, Paris. I caught the 7.33 train was first at the office and copied a translation which I had had corrected in my yesterday's letter before anybody came. During the morning I had some odds and ends to do; I lunched at Blonds as usual. During the afternoon I had nothing or almost nothing to do. I took my watch to be regulated again for although I have taken it nearly every other day for a very long time, it does not yet go right. I put some more stamps in my album. It is now 10.9 o'clock
[27 to 30] JulyPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train. I was the first again as usual. I bought the Petit Journal. I lunched at Blonds as usual, This afternoon I was out nearly all the time. I met Buchanan in Paris. This evening when I was going to wind up my alarm the glass fell out and I cannot put it in again. I expect it is from the heat. I had a vin ordinaire [.15] My watch still goes slow. It is now 10.53 o'clock
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.48 train but was still the first at the ofice. This morning I had nothing to do so I wrote to Margaret till about ¼ past 110 when M Bertrand sent me to the Faubourg du Temple; I did not ge back till about ¼ to 12. I met Händel when I was going to Blonds and we lunched together. I walked about in the muette with the two Lagos' and E Buchanan and afterwards we went to the café. It is 10.26 o'clock
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.48 train having missed the earlier one although I got up in plenty of time to catch it. Journal. I did not have enough to do again today, I made out one invoice which as I did not hurry myself took a long time;mI went out once or twice but not far. I lunched at Blonds where I met Händel & Schmidt. I went to Sinnetts this evening where I dined, but came home soon after. Henry S is still in England. Heard from Mamma. It is 10.14 o'clock
Passy Paris. went to church. Afterwards met Schmidt & Rau at Station and made a tour with them to Reuil, Bougival & Marly. Got back at about 11 o'clock.
[31 to 2] July & AugustPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train which was nearly 5 minutes too late. I was as usual the first at the office. I did not have enough to o again today. I had one letter to translate. M Bertrand was not quite well and went away much earlier than usual. I asked him whether he could not yet give me a small salary and he said he would speak to M Amy about it. I wrote a postcard to Mamma. I had a letter from Frau Majorie Reinecke. I bought some stamps. Drink. About ½ past 10 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
7.33 which was again behind hand. Journal.
There was nothing at all to be done at Paris today
at least all I did was to go to M
Passy Paris. I do not know how I managed it but I only woke up at 8 o'clock and went to Paris by the 8.18 train. M Amy had already arrived. This morning I did not have much to do but this afternoon more. I called over a long Invoice & carried it out with M Bruzeaux and then I went out and was out a good deal and have still some ways to make for tomorrow. I lunched as usual at Blonds. This evening I walked in the wood and then came here and read some of Mill. I did not understand a good deal of it today. It is 10.8
[3 to 6] AugustPassy Paris. I just caught the 7,33 train but only just if I had been a ¼ of a minute later I should have been too late. I was out nearly all the morning inquiring after orders. I lunched as usual at Blonds. I was out a good part of the afternoon too. I had two letters to translate. I came back here by the 6.15 train. This evening I took a short walk with Lupe, and then went to the library here where I borrowed Gil Blas, which I have just begun to read. It is 10.20
Passy (Paris) I am very sorry to say that I wa again too late for my usual train and did not go before 8.8. I copied a long Invoice this morning for America and had more to do at least I had something to do all day, I was out a good deal. I lunched as usal at Blonds, Schnidt was there also, bought 10 cachets as I had finished the last 20 I had bought on the 12 of July. This evening Edgar Buchanan came here with his cousin. They are going to leave on Monday. I hear, George W & his wife were today, from Hardings. It is 10.36
Passy. I got up in very good time today but was however about a minute too late for my train and consequently went by the 7.48, I had two very nice that is to say rather large letters to translate today, and I went out two or three times. I lunched as usual at Blonds after which I went to visit Händel who was however not at his office. This Evening I read some more of Gil Blas, but the part I have read today was not so interesting. Letter from Mamma. It is 9.40 o'clock
Passy. I wrote to Mamma, went to church, came back, began a letter to Arthur, went into the wood & read some of Gil Blas. Went to Auteuil. Mathias' all at Normandie excepting Antoine & Jean Jacques Calvarys stll there. Met Händel & Schmidt etc. It is 10.28
[7 to 9] AugustPassy Paris. I went by the 7.33 train today, I had a good deal to do today, I was out a good deal too which was very fatguing as it was very hot during the afternoon. I lunched at Blonds again where I met Händel & Schmidt. My watch goes much better now for it has only lost about 4 minutes in four days. Haendel came and fetched me at six and as he was going to dine at Jordans we came out together after dinner the little spaniard showed me his stamps. I then went to a café with Lupe. It is 10.25 by my watch.
Passy. I went direct to Blazt frères to ask about something before going to the office, but soon after I had arrived at the office M Bruzeau came and said he wanted to speak to me and blew me up for having asked Händel to walk through the door of the office yesterday evening, instead of my talking to him through the wire; I thought that M Amy had told him to. In the afternoon he told the Garçon to tell me to go and fetch the book he had been working in. These things put me out of temper all day, as I was a fool to let M. B. say that to me. Haircutting [60]. It is 10.2 o'clock
Passy. I took a bath this morning before breakfast; the comcierge tells me today that M Niousel had not liked my opening the door; as the concierge was not up when I went out I simply took the key and opened the door myself, which he does not seem to have liked. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train. Journal. I docketed a lot of Invoices. M Bertrand came back today, he has not been since Saturday at the office. This evening I read some more of Gil Blas till I could not see (in the wood) and then I walked about till about 10 with Lue, who has heard there are to be a lot of shooting stars tonight. It is 10.28
[10 to 13] AugustPassy Paris. I got up in good time and went by the 7.33 train which I however only just caught. I did not do anything mentions work in the office today although I had something to do all day. M Bertrand was not there again. I lunched as usual at Blonds. Schmidt & Händel came in just before I left. Papa sent me a £10 which I have changed at 25.235 less 50c. I wrote to him and asknowledged it. Finished letter to Arthur. It is 11.23 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I got up in good time that is to say only just in time but my chocolate was not ready when I got down so that I missed the 7.33 train and was obliged to go by the next one. Journal. I was out a good part of the day, nearly all the afternoon, and was called to do several things in the magasin so that I did not even have time to pass the invoices which does not take long. I asked M Bertrand whether he had spoken to M Amy about giving me anything and he said no but he would tomorrow. Posted letter to Arthur. It is 10.15. Café.
Passy Paris. I got up in good time and caught the 7.33 very comfortably. Journal. M Bertrand did not say anything to me although he told me yesterday that he would speak to M Amy about giving me anything, and as M Amy is going away for a month I shall have to remind M Bertrand again on Monday. I lunched as usual. Had something to do all day although not anything of much importance. Read some of Gil Blas again this evening. It is 10.35 o'clock.
Passy. Wrote a postcard home. Took a Swimming bath. Sat down in a café at Paris for ½ an hour & went to Courbevoir. It is 12.5
[14 to 16] AugustPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train, I had hardly anything to do in the morning. I lunched as usual. Soon after I had returned I went to M Bertrand who said he had spoken to M Amy & they were surprised that I had already asked for something, but the[y] could not give me anything yet but would think about it at the end of the year (which I think is almost too generous). I wrote to Mamma directly and posted the card. M Amy has left for his holidays of nearly a month. I read a good deal of Gil Blas. It is very hot. It is 10.30
Fête de l'Assomption. Passy Paris. I did not go to Paris all day today as it is a sort of a bank holiday. In the morning (I got up at about 8 o'clock) I read a good deal of Gil Blas. I meant to have had a lesson today but M Denow did not come. I lunched with the Lagos' today, it was not bad but the wine might be better. I got a headache and slept till 4 o'clock. I then went and had a grenadine & lay down in the wood. I bought the petit Journal to read the feuilleton. It has been very warm & very close all day. It is 10.5
Passy Paris. I went to {aris by the 7.48 train but was the first at the office. I did not have enough to do today, that is to say I should not have been able to do much more on account of the frightful heat we have had today, it has been & is dreadfully close today. I only went out once and that was to Madame Villain to take her an order I dejeuned at Blonds again but did not see anybody I knew. I had a lesson by M Denow today and then took a little walk in the wood and read some of Gil Blas (café). It is 10.20
[17 to 20] AugustPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train which I caught very comfortably. When I got to the office I found a letter from Mamma in which she says she is very sorry they (B&A) will not pay me yet but she & Papa will bear the expense a little longer. I had not much to do today. I wrote a letter to Ralph but have not yet posted it. I bought 10 more cachets for dejeuner. [13.10] This evening I took a walk in the wood and then came here and read Gil Blas. Still very hot. It is 10.7
Passy Paris. It was raining hard when I got up which it has not done for a long while but after all it has not rained enough to cool the air yesterday we had 35° Centigrade in the shade. I went to Paris by the 7.45 & had hardly anything to do all the day. I lunched as usual at Blonds. It has rained a little nearly all day long but is still very close. M Bertrand has given me a ticket for the Skating Palace for M Bertrand, Amy & 2 persons that was [were] sent to him. I read some of Gil Blas. It is 10.23
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train today. I bought a Peit Journal as usual. The new feuilleton seems as if it would be very good. I took Mills political economy to Paris meaning to read it if I had time but I had not I was making out Invoices all day. M Bertrand was not at the office all day. It rained a little during the day, but gegan at about 7 and has not left off since so I have not taken my usual walk in the "Muette". I have finished the first Volume of Gil Blas. It is 9.53
Passy. I got up at about 8 o'clock. I meant to go to Ville d'Avray but was too late. Did not leave Passy except to go to Rink where Miguel Lupe & I enjoyed ourselves very well. It is noe 12.3. Got Gil Blas' 2nd Vol.
[21 to 23] AugustPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.48 train which I only just caught. I had a good deal to do, that is to say I could have done more. In the afternoon M Jordan sent me a card on which he wrote "Je suis arrivé hier de Londres, nous parlerons de cela ce soir" etc. So I thought Papa had told him about my wanting to find a new situation and that he was going to speak about that, but was mistaken. I dined with him, his wife, his cousin, a lady & gentleman and passed a very pleasant evening. It is 11.10
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.48 train and was still, as I habe been for some time the first at the office. I did not have very much to do today again & I did not go out for long. Paul Harding who returned from Trowville yesterday came into the office, he is very sunburnt. I met Händel in the Rue de Château d'eau. I lunched as usual at Blonds. This evening I had another lesson by M Deow who cooly began smoking. I took a little walk. It is 10.8
Passy, Paris. I got up in good time but my breakfast was not ready and when it came it was milk (warm) with sugar, with which I was not at all content and I told Madamoiselle so, but she told me if I waited I should have my chocolate but I could not of course. I went to Paris by the 7.48. I had one ot two invoices to make and went out two or three times for a little way. It was wet weather all day and has got a great deal cooler. I went out for a few minutes this evening in the wood and came in and read Gil Blas. It is now 10.2 o'clock.
[24 to 27] AugustPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.48 train M Bruzeau was already there, I had a good deal to do all day, most of the time to make out Invoices, M Belier came and told me M Bertrand had told him about my asking for pay and said he would advise me to ask M Bertrand what he intended giving me at the end of the year. I wrote home about it. I dejeuned at Blonds where I met the two Spaniards who were here. I read some more of Gil Blas. It is 10.22 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.48 train and was first at the office. I has not taken my mackintosh so of coure in the course of the day I got surprised 3 times by a shower. I went to Minister de la Marine & des Colonies to take a bill to be accepted. This afternoon I went to the Consular and then called on M Schlôsser. I did not have much to do the rest of the day so I read a good deal of Mill. This evening I read Gil Blas and then wrote to Anna Hahn. Had a letter from Papa. It is 10.30 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train which I just caught although I thought that I was too late for it. I lunched as usual at Blond's where I met Schmidt and I have arranged to meet him tomorrow & then go to the Jardin des Plantes. I had a good deal to do today but still not enough. This evening after dinner I had a lesson, after which I took a walk and found out where "Variation & Co" live. I then came here and read some more of Gil Blas. It is 10.20 o'clock.
Passy. Went to church. Met Schmidt at the café de la Terasse & went to the Jardin des Plantes. Came here to the music & stayed here all the evening. It is 10.10 o'clock. I wrote home this morning.
[28 to 30] AugustPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.48 train and was the first at the office excepting the two Garçons. I went to the Stamping office to take a bill to be stamped but that is nearly all I did in the morning. In the afternoon I did not do much more, I read some of Mill which I had left at the office about a week ago. This evening I went out for a walk with Lupe & met Variation & Co. I then came in and read Gil Blas. It is 10.5 o'clock
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the same train as yesterday and went straight to Rue St Honoré to get some samples, I then went to the office after I had been there ½ an hour I went out again till ½ past 11. and as it rained hard all the morning I was rather wet about the legs (I had my mackintosh) I was out most of the afternoon too. M Bertrand had a letter from Papa or Mamma. I lunched as usual. This evening I went out with Lupe Lagos and we saw Variation & Co & Ex black & Co. Finished Gil Blas Vol II. It is 10.10
Passy Paris. I got up at about ½ past 6 thinking it was an hour later and that I was very late. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train, I had hardly anything to do all day long excepting to translate rather a long letter from America. I lunched as usual with Schmidt & Händel that is to say the latter only came in when I was leaving. On my way to the railway I called to see Händel, but M Jordan & his wife were there, who invited me to dine but as I had a lesson I could not they have invited me for Monday. Had a lesson by Mr Chevaldin very good. Got III Vol of Gil Blas. It is 10.8
[31 to 3] August & SeptemberPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train, I was as I have now been for a long time the first at the office always excepting the two Garçons. I did not go out at all all day, but I had two or three different things to do. I lunched alone at Blonds today and then went and bought a hat. M Bruzeaux has left now to serve for 28 days in the reserve army. Lupe & I saw Variation & Co once but well. It is 10.10 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I only just got up in time to catch the 7.48 train, I had a something to do all day today as M Bruzeaux is away. This afternoon M Bertrand said he had received Mamma's letter and as M Bruzeaux would be absent for a month he would give me from today 100 fr per month although he had not meant to but Mamma thought it would pleae me. Postcard. Copybook. This evening Lupe & I saw noone. I paid my bill of boarding to the 23 August. [137.90] It is 10.20.
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train, I did not do anything all the morning till about ¼ to 11, I then translated two letters, and made out some commission notes, during most of the afternoon, I had nothing tto do, so I finished Mills Political Economy. I lunched as usual, with Händel & Schmidt. It has not rianed so much today as yesterday. Paul H told me that his parents are not going to England after all. Saw noone this evening. Read Gil Blas. Candles [1.25]. It is 9.40
Passy. I called on Bonné this morning. Lunched here & went to Auteuil with Schmidt & Händel. Afterwards we went to a fête at Point de Jour. It is 10.55
[4 to 6] SeptemberPassy Paris. I went ot Paris by the 7.33 train. M Amy has arrived at Paris but did not come to business on account of being very tired after his journey. I received a letter from Arthur dated Kirkee [Thursday?] the 10 of August, at stamped too late which I cannot understand as it cannot have missed a mail. I did not have much to do today. This evening I dined at Jordans as arranged; his cousin & M Heidenheimer his nephew were there; it have [has] been rather close today. It is 10.40 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train M Amy did not come to the office all day, why I do not know, but the comsequence was that I had hardly anything to do all the day. I translated a German & and English letter, but did not do anything else that is worth mentioning, I did not go out all day. I had a letter from Mamma tell me Miss Johnston would be here on Sunday. Uncle Sidney & Aunt Maria are going to bring Hilda here to a school in 3 or 4 weeks for a year. It is now 10.10 o'clock
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the same train as yesterday. M Amy did not come again all day, but I had more to do as M Bernard sent me out to order some Champagne. I translated two letters out of the book that Handel has got me and which he gave me yesterday; it was the German-French part the French German has not yet arrived. I had a letter from Dora for which I had to pay and in which there was hardly any news. I wrote a long letter to Arthur this evening, and have consequently not read any of Gil Blas as usual. It is 11.55 o'clock
[7 to 10] SeptemberPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train as usual. M Amy ca,e this morning although he was rather late but I have consequently got a good deal more to do. I was out a good part of the day trying to find a buckle but did not succeed. I lunched with Handel today and have promised to go to the theatre with him tomorrow, we have had very bad weather today, & consequently the chase was bad. I have written to Dora. My room has been papered today. It is 10.15.
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train. M Amy arrived soon after me. I had a good deal to do today, I was writing different things nearly all day, I just went out twice for M Bertrand just a little way. Stamps [3.-] I lunched at Blonds as usual whre I met Haendal &' Schmidt. At six Handel came at fetched me we dined in a restaurant and then went with Schmidt to the Palais Royal theate we saw 3 pieces the chief was Le panache. Omnibus home. It is 12.40
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the same train as yesterday and had a good deal to do again. I did not go out of the house all day except to Lunch where I met Handel & Schmidt. I bought 10 cachets. I had a letter from Charley saying he was coming tomorrow evening. I sent a grenouille cri-cri to the little Arthur &' one to Wilfred this afternoon by post. I have got rather a cold I am sorry to say. I read a little of Gil Blas. It is 9.35
Passy. wrote home. Went to see if Miss Johnstone had come but she had not; came back home; met Charley from Station. It is 10.45
[11 to 13] SeptemberPassy Paris. I missed the 7.33 train and caught the next one, but was still the first at the office. I was making out invoices nearly all day and got quite in a muddle at last in calcilating so that I hardly knew right from wrong. I lunched with Handel &' Schmidt, former gave me the french part of the "Handelocrespondence" and I paid him for both. I fetched Charley at 6 and dined at Jordans there were 5 other people there we got on very well indeed. It is 10.25 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train in which I met Mathias & Calvary. I had a good deal to do today, I went out for about an hour in the afternoon during which time Charley came in and left word he would call at 6 for me, which he did, we went and dined at a Duval &am; then took some coffee in a café, where I left my umbrella, but found it out in time, went back and got it. We then went to the Bouffles Parisiennes which I enjoyed very much and so sis Charley. It is 12.50 o'clock
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the same train as yesterday, I had a good deal to do today particularly in the way of writing. I had a long letter from Dora. I lunched at Blonds as usual but was alone there. Charley called and told me to meet him at Duvals where we dineed yesterday, which I did, after dinner we went to the hotel where Charley bathed his foot and then drove to the café des Ambassadors in the Champs Elysées, after which at 11 o'clock we parted and I walked home. Did not rain so much. It is 11.50 o'clock
[14 to 17] SeptemberPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the same train as usual and was again the first at the office. I bought a "petit Journal" as usual. I lunched with Handel & Schmidt at Blonds. I had a good deal to do today, one or two letters to translate and I wwent out twice. This evening Charley fetched me we dined at Duval's, went into a café and then went or rather drove to the skating rink where we stayed till about 11 o'clock. I paid today [14.45]. I met the eldest Alophe at the rink. It is 11.50 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I just caught the 7.33 train but had no time to lose. [Journal] I had a good deal to do today, I was out a good part of the afternoon "reclamant" and only returned at 6 o'clock. I dined at Duvals alone today, I did not know whether Charley was going to take me to the Opera of not, although I thought not which was right. I met him in front of the opera gave him my opera-glasses, had a cup of coffee with him and came back here. It is 9.20 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the same train as usual, I had a good deal to do today mostly Invoices to make out. I lunched as usual, and met Handel at lunch. At about ¼ to 3 o'clock I got a letter from Miss Ellen Johnston saying she would be in Paris today and would like to go to the Fran&ccedit;ais if I would accompany her to [so?] I telegraphed I would come at 7 which I did and went with her to the Français where we saw Philiberte & Le gendre de M Poirier latter very good. It is about 1.15
Passy-Paris. I wrote to Mamma & Willie, met Charley at M Jordans soon after 12 lunched there, we went par Longchamps to Calvary where we dined. It is 10.40
[18 to 20] SeptemberPassy Paris. I missed, at least I was too late for, the 7.33 and only just caught the 7.43, I was not the first today as M Levin was there a little before me. I had plenty to do today. I lunched at Blonds as usual but saw no one I knew, near;y all the afternoon I ahd a pain in the back of my head. Charley fetched me at 6 o'clock and the [we] then went and dined in the Palais Royal very nicely but it was very dear especially the fruit. We then went to the Rink where we met Paul Harding & W Alophe. It is 11.50. [Drink]
Passy Paris. I went by the same train as yesterday as I was too late to go by my usual one. I was however first today. I had a letter from Papa enclosing a £10 note, which I have forgotten to acknowledge & which I was going to change as usual but the present chef said he could not change a note. I lunched as usual and saw Handel. Charley left this morning. I took a little walk in the wood then came in. I have now just been to the post to post a post card to Mamma on which I acknowledged receipt of bank note. It is 9.9 o'clock.
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train as usual. I had a letter from Aunt Maria who said she should be here at the Splendide Hotel tomorrow. I had a good deal to do all day at the office. I only went out once and that was directly after lunch. This evening I came back here by the same train as usual 6.30 and after dinner I spoke to M Nioussel about my lessons and he has arranged to give me 3 lessons a week for 2 months to make up for the lessons I have missed. I had a lesson this evening by a new master who does not seem bad on the whole. It is 9.35 o'clock.
[21 to 24] SeptemberPassy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33 train and was the firstat the office as usual. I had a good deal to do all day, I was in doors nearly all day but in the afternoon I went out for about an hour. A little before six I left and took an omnibus to the Splendide Hotel but Uncle Sidney had not arrived so I went to a Duval and dined & then went to the station, but must have passed them on he way, then went back to the Splendide where I saw them. Changed for £10 note. Uncle, Aunt Maria & Mary King. It is now 11.35 o'clock
Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the same train as yesterday. Soon after I had arrived I went out for abut an hour, at 11 I went to the same place again, I went to lunch at 12 o'clock. In the afternoon I went to the consulat & had a good deal to do at the office but did not get on with it much as M Bertrand kept on interrupting me. I met W Alophe at the station when I was coming back and he tells me Mrs Harding has not been quite well. I had a lesson by the same master as Wednesday. It is 9.40.
Passy Paris. I took the Palais Royal omnibus & the correspondance with the Filles Calvaires got out at the Boulevard Sebastopol walked to the Rue de Temple where I went for B&A and then walked to the office, where I was all the rest of the day excepting during the time I was at dejeuner. I had a great deal to do I am glad to say. I came back by my usual train although I had to run nearly all the way to catch it. I have finished Scipion's history in Gil Blas. It is 9.50 o'clock.
Passy. I got up at about 9. Wrote home. Went to church, to Hotel Splendide, Café de la Terrasse & then to the Harding. Stayed with mary for about last 8. It is 10.30.
[25 to 27] SeptemberPassy Paris. This morning when I got down stairs my chocolate was not ready so I made a great deal of fuss about it & had a regular "scandal" with Mademoiselle which W Nioussel happily put an end to; through that I missed my train and had to go by the next one, I was however the first at the office. I had a good deal to do all day. Saturday I made a mistake at the end of a long invoice for P & Co having calculated 5% p.a. instead of for 3 months, have got to make it again. Translated a letter for lesson. It is 9.45.
Passy Paris. My chocolate was in time this morning. I took a was bath before breakfast this morning I went to Paris by the 7.33 train and was as usual the first at the office. I had a good deal to do all day long and particularly in the afternoon and it was onlly with great difficulty that I finished the invoices I was making. I only came back by the 6.45 instead the 6.30 my usual train. After dinner I took a little walk & then had a lesson. It is now 10.
Passy Paris. I missed my train this morning although I got up in time and my dejeuner was ready, but my watch was about 2 minutes too late, I had a good deal to do at the office again. M Bruzeau came in today but he is not free yet, but will be soon and is going to come back on Friday. I dejeuned as usual at Blonds, I have not seen Handel for a long while, but hear now that he does not intend leaving till the end of next month. I wrote to Frau Majorin Reinecke and then read some of Gil Blas. It is now 10.45 o'clock.
[28 to 1] September & OctoberPassy Paris. I left Passy by the 7.33 my usual train arriving as usual the first at the office where I found a letter from Madame Bonet inviting me to dinner on Saturday which I have accepted. I had a letter from Mamma and another from Charley former wants to know of something I should like for mu birthday, latter wants me to get him two books. After lunch I called on Handel who was not in. This evening I wrote to Dora. I asked Charley some particulars on a postcard. I had my hair cut this evening. It is now 10.20
Passy Paris. I was too late for
the 7.33 train and only just caught the next one,
when I got to the office I found everybody there
except M Botrand. I did not have so much
to do today as M Bruzeau has come back, I
lunched as usual. In the afternoon M Passy Paris. I got up in very good time
but when I got to the station, the person had already
left the ticket box so although th train had not gone I
could not go with it as I had no ticket. I did not
have particularly much to do at the office. I lunched
as usual; M Bertrand did not pay me. I do not know
whether he paid the others. At a few minutes to six I left and
took a cab for fear of being too late, and went to Madame Bonet
as I had accepted her invitation to dinner. I got on very well indeed
spoke french nearly all the time. It is 11.45 now. Passy. I wrote home to Mamma. I lunched here
after which I went out with a very nice young frenchman to the races. Dined here. It is 10.- Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
7.33 again but was not the first M Amy &' M Levroi
had already arrived. M Bertrand paid me my
wages [100.-] for last month, the first I ever have received.
I lunched as usual at Blonds, where I met
Schmidt who will tell ne tomorrow whether he
will go to the theatre with me. I had a good deal
to do today. I came back by the 6.15 train and
after dinner I took a little walk and then had
a lesson by M Denow. It is 9.30 o'clock Ernest's 19th birthday Passy Paris. I went to Pris by the same
train as usual. I had a letter from Papa, Clara,
Willie & Ralph, last sends me some stamps, I was
rather disappointed at not having one from
Mamma & Dora, Maggie might have written too.
I had a long letter to translate for the firm, I lunched
at Blonds. Schmidt will not go with me. Paid for my 2 prs boots being
repaired. At 6 I went and dined at the Palais Royal not at all bad.
At about ½ past 7 I was before the Fran&ccedit;ais it opened at ¼ to 8, when I got
to Guichet no more parterre tickets took 3 Galerie but could not find a
seat so had to give up tickets and of course saw nothing. It is 9.45 Passy. I took the 7.33 train
for Paris and was first at the office today.
M Amy has been on a jury all day. I had
a letter as I had expected from Mamma &
Dora and in the afternoon I got one from the
Reinecke's. I did not do anything of importance
today. I went and tried to get the books Charley
wanted with the 25% but the book seller would
not give me the discount. I came back by my
usual train. After dinner I changed Gil Blas which
I finished the other day for Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, p.Alex. Dumas père. It is 10.- Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
7.33 train and was the first at the office. I
did not receive a letter from the Waterlows altho'
I rather expected one to say when they were coming.
I did not have anything of importance to do
today, I made two Invoices and the rest
of the day I docketted letters. Lunched as usual.
At about 20 to 6 I went and dined at a Duvals and then
went to the Fran&ccedit;ais waited 1½ hours before doord got in first
row parterre & saw "Rome vaincue". S Bernhardt was magnificent. It is 12.30. Passy Paris. I went to Paris by
the same train as usual & bought a Petit Journal.
I did not have anything particular to do today
so I finished docketting the letters.
I lunched at Blonds as usual but did not see
anybody that I knew. This evening I came
back by the 6.30 train as usual, after dinner
I had a little chat with Fournier & then came up
stairs and trsanslated a letter. I then had a lesson by
the same master as the time before last. It is 10. o'clock Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33
train, I was first at the office and had more to do.
At about ½ past 10 Uncle Sidney & Hilda came in &
saw me. Uncle returned today after having taken Hilda to
school. Hilda brought me 25,10 fr from Clara, which I
intend spending in Theatres. I met Handel going to lunch.
After which we went to the Theatre Varietés and took tickets
for Wenesday. After dinner I walked to the Rue de la
Faisanderie where Hilda is, to have a look at the house it
seems a good large school. It is 10 'clock. Passy. Wrote home. Went to church then to Schlössers
at Ville d'Avray and from there to Hardings. Paul's Engagement is declared. It is 11.40. Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the 7.33
train and was, although only by a very little, the
first at the office. I had a good deal to do today
3 or 4 leters to translate. I lunched as usual but
did not see anybody I know. I came back here
by the 6.30 my usual train, after dinner I took
a little stroll down Passy, then had a little chat
with Fournier Passy Paris. I missed or rather was
too late for the 7.33 train owing to its being Tuesday
and I having to make a list of my wash, I
was however the first at the office, soon after
I arrived I left again to go to different places to inquire
about and order goods. I did not do much in the
house itself as M Bertrand sent me out again
in the afternoon. I came back by usual train
saw M Harding and Paul at tge Station. Had a lesson
by the same master as last time & read some of Monte Cristo. It is 10.15 Passy Paris. I went by the 7.33 to Paris today
M Hutton from London was there today. I had
a good deal to do but nearly all indoors, I only went
out once and that was not far. I lunched as usual
after which I went and bought two books for Charley.
This evening at about 6 I left the office and
went to Haendels where I stayed a little while
and then we went and dined in a Restaurant after
which we went and saw "the belle Hélène" at
the Theatre des Varietés. It was rather amusing but
great foolery. Paul Harding was there too. Liberté.
I wrote to Hilda Waterlow this evening. It is 12.50.
[For leaving umbrella in Theatre .15] Passy Paris. I went to Paris
by my usual train. I had some thing to
do all day not counting docketting of which
I have still enough to do to keep me occupied
for about 3 days continual working. I lunched
as usual at Blonds where I met Haendel
& Schmidt. This afternoon Mr Bèlier told me
he thought he had found someone who would buy the
army shoes so he asked me to get a sample; so I told Haendel.
This evening I have read a good deal of Monte Cristo. It is 10.15. Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
same train but only just had time to catch it. I
was the first but M Amy came in a minute
later. I did not have so much to do today
but I had something to do till about 5 o'clock
from then till about ¼ to 6 I did nothing, but then
I had to call over some goods so that I could not come
away till ½ past 6 I consequently missed my
usual train and had to come by the next one. I had
a lesson by the same master. Read Monte Cristo. It is 10.20 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by
mu usual train and arrived first at the office
but M Amy came in almost directly afterwards.
I had a letter from Hilda who says she cannot
go out with me. I sent Charley his books by post. I had a good deal to do today
and was iut about 2 hours in the afternoon.
I came back by my usual train which I
just caught. After dinner I went and bought some candles
and then came here and translated a letter after
which I read some of Monte Cristo to Fournier. It is 10.10 Passy Paris. Wrote to Clara. Went to church. Lunched in Paris.
[Stamps.] Came here to music, went to Auteuil where I met an Irish young lady. It is 10.5 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
7.33 train and was as usual first. I had a
good deal to do today, I went out once
but not very far. I lunched as usual
at Blonds & bought 10 cachets. Nobody was there
thaty I knew. I met Antoine Mathias in the Rue
d'Hauteville. I came back bu my usual train, met
M Harding at the Station who told me Paul had left for England.
I wrote home to Mamma & a note to Charley & then
finished reading 1st Vol of Monte Cristo to Fournier. It is 10.15 Passy Paris. I did not set my alarum
for this morning but I was up in time to
go by my usual train. I had not been long at the
office when M Amy came in. I was out "en courses"
nearly all the morning. I went right down the
Boulevard Voltaire to No 88 which is nearly at the other end. I did not see anyone at lunch today
that I knew although I was later than usual. I
changed 1st Vol for 2nd of Monte Cristo, and read a little
to Fournier, I ten had a lesson & it is now 9.40 Passy. I got up ½ an hour later
today and went to Quai de Javel at Grenelle
not far from home to ask about some prices
of glues, I then went down the river by steamer
soon after I had been in the office M Amy
called me to make an Invoice and then sent me
out.
I lunched at the corner of the Boulevard
Sebastopol & the Rue aux Ours. This afternoon
I did not go out of the house. I came back
here by my usual train, after dinner I took a
little walk with Lupe then came upstairs translated
a letter and read Monte Cristo to Fournier. It is 10.10 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by my
usual train. I lunched as usual at Blonds
this afternoon. I had two or three Invoices
to make as well as two or three "debits". At
6 o'clock I wrote to Hilda, and then came
here by my usual train, M Denow asked me
whether I would go to the theatre with him so I
accepted and went by the 7.33 train, to the Vaudeville
& saw "Fromant jeune ey Risler ainé", It was
very good. Came home by Omnibus. [Programm .20] It is 12.40 Passy Paris. I missed my usual train
but was in good time for the next one the 7.48.
I was as usual first today but Mr Levroi
had only justarrived, I had a good deal to do
the more so as I went out 3 times right down
the Boulevard Sebastopol. I went to the tailor
which Haendel had recommended, but have not yet
chosen the cloth. I met M Harding at the station
who invited me to go and dine with them & Hilda
on Sunday next. Read a good deal of Monte Cristo. It is 10. Passy Paris. I caught my usual train
and was the first at the office. I was out
of doors nearly all day, I went to Quai des
Celestins to ask about soda water bottles. It was
very cold all day, and it rained a good deal.
I lunched as usual at Blond's, where I met
Haendel. This morning I went to Clauss, my
tailor, again and chose the cloth and was measured.
I came back by usual train. After dinner I had a lesson
by M Gérrin, & then read to Fournier. It is 10 o'clock Passy Paris. I went to church after having written to
Godfrey & Mamma. Lunched in Paris and then went to Harings, saw Hiilda there. It is 12.5 Passy Paris. I caught my usual
train and was the first at the office.
I went out for a little while this morning; I
lunched at Blonds without seeing anyone I knew.
After lunch M Amy sent me out a long way,
on the other side of the water, I went in and saw
Sinnetts, Henry came back about a fortnight
ago. I came back here by my usual train
which was rather late. After dinner I translated
a letter & read Monte Cristo to Fournier. It is 10 Passy Paris. I caught my usual train
and was first at the office, where I finished
some notes and did some different things in the
morning; directly after lunch which I had as
usual at Blonds, I went out to carry 23 notes
de commissions, which took me a good long time.
I did not do anything particular afterwards; I
came back by the 6.15 train after dinner I read
a good deal of Monte Cristo to Fournier, and the
Hasam came in and had a chat. It is 10.30 Passy Paris. I got up early enough
today but owing toa little necessity I had
to attend to I was too late for my usual train
but caught the next one very easily. Soon
after I arrived at the office, I was not first, I
went out all the morning excepting about ½
an hour. I lunched as usual. At one I went
out again and did not return till about ¼ past
5. I saw some athletes on the way when I ...
I came here by same train as yesterday, read a
very little of Monte Cristo, & had a lesson. I am very tired. It is 19.15 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by
the same train as usual, and was the
first at the office. I was out a good part
of the morning. I lunched at Blonds where
I saw Handel, who is going to leave on Wednesday.
This afternoon I did [not] go out nearly at
all, but made out an Invoice; I came
back here by the 6.15 train; After dinner I went
up in Velon's room for a little while, then came here &
answered Hilda's letter which I received today. Read Monte Cristo. It is 10.20 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
7.33 train which I caught very comfortably, I was
the first at the office, but was out again nearly
all the morning. I lunched as usual. [Stamp .15]
I was out nearly all the afternoon and
did not come in till past 5 o'clock. I left the
office rather earlier than usual, but walked very
slowly so that I came here by the 6.30 train as
usual. After dinner I finished translating a letter, read
a little & then had a lesson. It is now 9.55 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by
the same train as usual. I received two letters
direclt, from Mamma telling me Mr Dobson was
passing through here today and I went directly, they
were just leaving and I went with them to the Gare
de Lyon, after which I continued my "courses".
I lunched, bought 10 cachets. I was out all the
afternoon, on my way I went in and bought
a lamp & a thing to hold the essence minerale. This
evening I read Monte Cristo until now. 10 o'clock Passy. Wrote home, went to the Weslyn chapel, them into St Eustache
then came here. Went to Hilda and took a walk with her till six. Dined with Lagos. Wrote to Dora.
It is 9 o'clock Passy Paris. I went to Paris by
my usual train which I caught very easily
although I thouht I was too late for it. [Gar&ccedit;on 1.0]
I did not go out all the morning. I lunched
as usual, but saw no one I knew. I did
not go out in the afternoon, but made out an
invoice and calculated two or three others. I
came back here by the 6.15. I bought a shade for
my lamp. I read Monte Cristo to Fournier, a
new English fellow has some this evening. It is 8.45 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by my
usual train, I was out a good deal today.
In the afternoon I went as far as Petit Montrouge
that is to say I took the omnibus there & back.
I met Haendel at lunch where I stopped a
good long time with him and then, said good
bye, he is going to leave early on Thursday morning.
As soon as I found out that tomorrow is to be a holiday
I wrote to Hilda. I came back by the 6.15. Had
no lesson. Was with the new English fellow all the evening. It is 9.50 Passy Paris. I got up at about ½ past
8 o'clock, I had a letter from
Hilda to say that she could not go out with
me as they had not got a holiday today, but
tomorrow. I wanted to go to the skating Palais
so I did not go. I lunched with the Lagos'
at Passy. This afternoon I went to Père la chaise with the
English fellow. We went into a café on our way back
I dined here as usual after which I went
or a walk with the same fellow. He went
round by the Champs Elysées & Arc de Triomph. It is 10. Passy Paris. I took my usual
train to Paris, but was not the first at
the office as I stayed on the way a little while
to see a new sort of wood paving being put down.
This morning I did different things in the office
but did not go out. I lunched as usual. I had
a letter from Papa & Mamma with a £5 note
I wrote home on a card. Was out nearly all the afternoon
bought some roasted Chestnuts. Saw Paul H at the Station.
Had my Tuesdays lesson today. It is 9.35 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
same train as usual and was first at the
office. I was out nearly all the morning.
Just before lunch I went to call on Jordan
but he was out. I lunched as usual at
Blonds. All the afternoon I folded invoiices
which had been paid. I came here by the
6.15 train after dinner I read to Fournier
till about ½ past 8 and after that I took a bath
and then went & fetchedIzod from the café. It is 10. Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
7.48 train and came to the office at the same
time as M Levroi. I was out a good deal
today at least nearly half the day. I lunched
as usual ar Blonds. I came back here
by the 6.15 train which I just caught, after
dinner I asked M Nioussel for my account and he said
it was not ready Mrs N heard and got in a temper that I
should ask so often. I had a lesson by the same
master & then finished the 2nd Vol de Monte Cristo. It is 10.35 Passy. Wrote home went to Chapel to the Louvre walked down
the Champs Elysées here and then went to Auteuil where I met Schmidt. Passy Paris. I went to Paris
by the same train as usual and was
first at the ofice; soon after I arrived I went
out to carry some notes and inquire after
others. I did not return till past 11 o'clock, I lunched
at Blonds. I was indoors nearly all the
afternoon; It has been rather nasty wet weather
all day. I bought some stamps & a toothbrush.
After dinner I wrote to Ralph, changed Vol 2 for
Vol 3 of Monte Cristo which I have been reading. It is 10.20 Passy Paris. I was only just in tme
to catch my usual train but I did. I was
out nearly all the morning. I went to the
tailor to try on my coat & waistcoat, but as the
latter was not finished I went back again in
the afternoon after having had lunch at Blonds
and tried it on; I also ordered a greatcoat.
I saw M Harding and Paul at the station.
After dinner we danced together a little downstairs after
which I came up and read Monte Cristo. It is 9.50 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by
myusual train and was as usual first at the
office. I went out soon after I arrived and
was out nearly all the morning. I lunched
as usual at Blonds but did not meet Schmidt
there as agreed with him on Sunday evening.
I only went out once in the afternoon and that
was down the Boulevards to the Consulate. I
dined in Paris at Duval and then went to the
Theatre Fran&ccedit;ais got in the first row of the
pit and saw les Ennomis de la maison and Paul
Forester. Came home by Omnibus La liberté. It is 12.30 Passy Paris. I was again first
at the office today as I went by my usual train.
I did not go out all the morning but
I was out nearly all the afternoon, that
is to say from about ½ past 2 till 6 and it
was very cold too. It cannot have been nice for the
Londoners as it is the Lord Mayor;s day. After dinner
I had a lesson, after which I intended writing
to Arthur but it is so cold that I am
going to bed directly. It is 9.45 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
same train as usual, I only went to two
places in the morning. I lunched on the
13d Poissoniè're in a Establissement de Bouillon.
This morning I bought some kid gloves lined with
la,bskin. This afternoon I was not out long. I bought
a very nice scarf that is to say necktie at
the Chemiserie Spéciale. I wrote a postcard to Ralph.
This evening I went to the Rink (at 9) where I met
W Alophe who took me in on a ticket. Met a very nice Berliner. It is 12.15 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by my
usual train and was first at the office, I went
out almost directly for M Amy and was out
nearly all the morning. I lunched at Blonds
again, and bought 10 cachets. It has been very
cold all day. My tailor bought my suit of
clothes today they fit very well. I had a fire here.
I read to Fournier Monte Cristo and then
I had a lesson. It is raining now at 9.40 Passy Paris. I got up late went to chapel lunched at Paris
called om Schloessers & Bonet both out came here Wrote to Mamma. Read Monte C. It is 10.30 Passy Paris. I got up later than
usual today and consequently only just
had time to catch the 7.48 train. M Amy
had already arrived but noone else. I was
out a good deal both in the morning as well
as in the afternoon. I lunched as usual
at Blonds but saw noone I knew there.
After dinner I went and fetched some
Mineral Oil for my lamp. After which I
translated a letter & then read Monte Cristo. It is 10.15 Passy Paris. I went by my usual
train to Paris where I arrived first, there
was a letter for me which must hace arrived
yesterday evening from Mamma containing
a very long letter from Arthur. I was out
a little today but saw nobody I knew.
Tomorrow is Madame Nioussels f¨te and so the
fellows have given a bouquet & a flower. I gave to it. [2.50]
I had a lesson and then read Monte Cristo. It is 10.30 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
same train as usual and was first at the
office, [there] was a burial from the house, the
daughter of Mr Meyer merchant of precious stones
died the day before yesterday. I did not go out
much in the morning, but I went to my tailor
and tried on my new greatcoat which will
be ready on Saturday. Was out nearly all the
afternoon, saw Paul Harding. Came here by 6 o'clock
train, after dinner we danced (without ladies) sung & played
then Mme Nioussel (it is her fëte) gave us some tea and
liqeur. I then finished letter to Hilda. It is 11.5 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
same train as usual and was first
at the office. On the way I went into a Post office
and asked when the mail goes for Bombay
and was told the 10 December which shows how much
the fellow knew as I found out afterwards it goes
every Saturday morning. I was in the office at the
morning and was not out long in the afternoon.
I bought some writing paper & envelopes. Wrote to
Arthur & then read Monte Cristo. It is 10.15 Passy Paris. I missed my usual train
but caught the next one, and was still
first at the office. I received a letter from Papa
with £10. And acknowledged receipt on postcard.
I received a letter from Ralph and one from Arthur which
I enclosed in mine of yesterday, & posted it. I did
not go out much today. This evening I heard
Mrs Harding had not been well lately. I translated a
letter had a lesson & then read Monte Cristo this evening.
After which I have written to Hilda. It is now 10.25. Passy Paris. I went with my usual train
after having posted my letter to Hilda. I arrived
first at the office where I was all day excepting
for a little while after lunch, which I had as usual
at Blonds. At ¼ to 6 I left and went to my tailor
who I found just going to start with my greatcoat.
I saved hime the trouble paid my bill he gave 2½%
I came back by a cab so all together came to 197 [frs]. After
dinnerI played at 21 with a good many other
fellows I won about 1.60. It is now 11. Passy. I did not get up late today. I wrote to Fanny Jones and
lunched here, went to Hardings could not dine there as we should have been 13. So dined in a Restaurant then
came here & wrote a french letter home. It is 10.45 Passy Paris. I missed my usual train
and was second only at the office. M Betrand
had already arrived, I did not go out at all
today excepting to lunch to the assurance Co & the
bank. I lunched as usual but did not see amy
one I know, & have ot done so for a long while.
I wrote to Hilda from Paris & posted it on my way
here. I came back by my usual train. After
dinner I translated a letter & then played at cards
where I lost 1.75 more than I won on Saturday. It is 10.35 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by my
usual train and was first at the office where
I found a letter from Mamma in which she enclosed
a letter from Dora and a letter to her from
Arthur. I was out a good part of the afternoon
but not much in the morning. I lunched as
usual at Blonds. There is an augmentation in the
prrice of the "cachets" of 1 fr for 10. It has been
rather cold today. I came back by my usual
train & after dinner I had a lesson & then read. It is 10.15 Passy Paris. I just caught my usual
train but I had not two minutes to lose,
in fact if the train had not been late I should
have missed it. I was first at the office, where
I stayed all the morning till about ¼ to 11.
After lunch which I had as usual at Blonds
I went out a good deal. I came back here
by the 6.15 train. After dinner we played at cards
I won 15c. After having payed a little we left off
I then went and bought a glass for my lamp, which
broke the other day and then I finished reading
the 3 Vol of Monte Cristo to Fournier. It is 10.15 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
same train as usual, in which I found
Antoine Mathias. I went out once this
morning but that was all. I lunched as usual
and bought 10 sachets which cost 14 francs now.
I did not go out all the afternoon. I came
back as usual & mot M Harding and Paul
at the station. After dinner I went to the library
to chabge the 3 Vol for the 4th but the old woman
told me I must wait as she had let it. I am afraid I am not quite well. It is 9.45 Passy Paris. I went to Paris bu the
same train met Antoine Mathias. Lunched
as usual and was out nearly all the
afternoon. It was rather cold this morning.
I had a letter from Grandmamma this
morning. I came back by the 6.15. After
dinner I lit my fire as I ought to have had a
lesson & translated a letter. The master did not come
and so I fetched Fournier & read M.C. which he has borrowed. It is 10.35 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
same train as usual, I did not do anything
particular this morning. I lunched as usual.
At about 1 o'clock I went out with Herr Prehn
a client of the house. We went and saw the
Musée de Cluny & de Luxembourg it was about
5 when we got to the office, we did not stay there
long but went back to the Hotel where we had a
bottle of wine & then dined at Restaurant Rougement
& then went and saw La Belle Hélène. It is 1. Passy. Wrote home, went to Chapel came back here & went
& fetched Hilda for a walk & then went with her to Mrs Roberts. It is 10.- Passy Paris. Although I had set my
alarum, contrary to my present habit of never
setting it, I got up so late that I was obliged
to take to eigt o'clock train, but only M Levroi
was at the office. M Bertrand is not well and will
not come till tomorrow perhaps not then. I had not
much to do today. This evening M Amy asked me if
I intended going to London at Christmas, I said no.
After dinner I read to Fournier and then had a lesson
instead of last Friday's. I have rather a head-ache. It is 9.30 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by my
usual train. I did not do anything of
importance this morning. I lunched as
usual. Soon after I had regained the office
M Amy sent me out with Herr Prehn.
He went to the Cimetary Père Lachaise
where a guide showed us all the celebrated graves
and from there we went by tram to the
cietary of Montmartre & then came back.
I read to Fournier & translated a letter. It is 9.55 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by
my usual train, I docketted some Invoices
and did other odds & ends in the morning.
Directly after lunch that is to say (M Amy's), M Amy
told me to go with M Prehn to M Bertrands, during
former was making his visite I called on Mme Schloesser
but only saw Mme Germain mère. M Prehn & I then went
to the Jardin d'acclimatation, then down the Avenue
d'Accacias to the cascade then here, from here by rail
to Paris, dined at the Hotel du Pavillion, & then went
to the Skating Rink du Cirque d'été from there we
went to Fantaisies Oller. I got to bed at about 1.- Passy Paris. I was very tired
this morning and did not by consequence
go to Paris till the 8 o'clock train. However neither
M. B or A were there; M Bertrand came later, the first
time since his attack of lombago. I lunched at Blonds/
This afternoon I went with M Prehn to St Denis
where we saw the Cathedrale where all or
nearly all the french Rings are buried. M. Prehn
has left this evening. After dinner I read Monte Cristo
to Fournier. It is rather cold. It is 9.30 Passy Paris. I had to hurry myself
but I caught my usual train. I did not
do anything particular, but had different
odds & ends to do. I only went to the
Bankers & American consulate. Yesterday I had
asked M Amy for the address of a clock merchant
for M Harding and he told me to tell him to come and
see those in our magasin. Paul came in and
saw them but has not chosen one. I read to Fournier
after having been out to buy some Essence. It is 10.15 Passy Paris. I went by the same
train as usual but did not see any of the
Mathias'. I was indoors all day today doing
different things. M Harding did not come in
to see the clocks, and I did not see him at the
station this evening as I came back by the
train of a quarter past 6 o'clock. I have been
thinking a great deal about Monte cristo all day.
As Fournier was not here this evening I could not read
and so I wrote a German letter to Magorin Keinecke. It is 9.50 Passy. I cleaned my brushes, went to church, came back
directly had a letter from home and answered it. I went to Auteuil. It is 9.30 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
same train and found at the office where I
arrived first a letter from Madame Bonet
inviting me for Tuesday evenings and I answeed
it directly. I did not go out at all except down
the Rue St Martin this morning. Stamps [1.50]
All the afternoon I was indoors, I made one
little invoice. I had a talk with M Amy about
my family etc. After dinner I had a lesson
and then read a very interesting chapter of Monte Cristo. It is 10.30 Passy Paris. I went by my usual train
and was again first at the office. I did not
go out all the morning but docketted letters
this afternoon I went to the Assurance Co but
nowhere else, so I had time to finish docketting
the letters. I came back here by the 6.15 train
which I easily caught. After dinner I read
Monte Cristo till 8.20 and then went to Madame Bonet
where I passed a very pleasant quiet french
evening. It has rained nearly all day & continues warm. It is 11.50 Passy Paris. Although I had set my
alarum last night, I only woke up past ½ past
7 and was therefore obliged to take the 8.3 train.
However neither M Bertrand nor Amy were there
when I arrived. I lunched as usual at Blonds.
M Harding came in to look at the clocks but
they are not the sort he wants, so I got
an address from M Amy for him. I was out
about 3 hours this afternoon. Coming back I met
M Jordan. I had dinner here as usual, and then
after having finished translating a letter, I finished
the 4th Volume of Monte Cristo. It is 9.50 Passy Paris. I went with my usual
train to Paris where I arrived some time
before any of the others. I went out twice this
afternoon and was caught by the rain both
times; It rained very hard at about ¼ to 2 and
thundered & lightened. I met M Harding & Paul
at the station. I came back by my usual train.
Fournier had not got the other volume, so I wrote
to Hilda, then I had a lesson and after
that I wrote to F Haendel. It is 10.05 Passy Paris. I went to Paris as usual
and met Antoine Mathias at the station.
He wants me to act something at Christmas
time or thereabouts & one of thwo others
but does not know what yet. I went out
nearly all the afternoon although it was very
bad weather, I met Paul Harding twice. Fournier
had not got the book so, I went up in Welons room
and afterwards had a warm talk about galvanism
etc with the Spanish Americans here. It has
rained nearly all day. It is 10.15 Passy Paris. I left the house at ¼ to
8 by my watch, and walked to the Magasin where
I arrived at ¼ to 9, therefore having taken 1 hour,
I had walked quick. Soon after I arrived M
Amy sent me to a Manufacturer, but that is all
I went out, I did not go out excepting to lunch ay Blonds.
After lunch I made an invoice and continued
docketting the invoices; I left the office at about
5.15 and went to a "Marchande de Modes" for M Amy
and then took the 6 o'clock train. Had a lesson. Read Monte Cristo Vol 5. It is 10.15 Passy. Read Monte Cristo. Went for a walk to Roberts' with Hilda.
It is 10.- Passy Paris. I missed my usual train
today but took the 7.48. I went out during
about 3 hours for the house in the afternoon
carrying notes that I made this morning. I
lunched as usual. I came back by the 6 o'clock
train & translated 3 letters before dinner. After dinner
I had my hair cut & then had a bath & I also paid
for bath I had on the 3 of November which by mistake I had not
paid. After I came back I read about 2½
Chapters of Monte Cristo to Fournier. It is 10. Passy Paris. I went to Paris by my usual
train, I was out a good deal on the whole
today, I lunched as usual withour seeing
anybody whom I knew. At about ¼ to 6 I
asked M Amy whether I could not go, & walked
through the rain to Madame Bonels where I dined
there were 4 ladies & 2 other gentlemen to
dinner, after dinner some more ladies came.
I am afraid they found me rather quiet. I
came back by omnibus. It is about 11.40 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by my
usual train and met Antoine Mathias
at Paris and he told me that Otto Kamphövener
was here; In passing by the Café de la Terrasse
I saw his head and went in and saw him.
I was out a good deal again today. I lunched
as usual at Blonds. The Sacs Figaro that I
had ordered came today. I read to Fournier
then I had a lesson and then I read to him
again. Monte Cristo is very interesting where we are.
It is rather warm here. I lit my fire. It is 10.35 Passy Paris. I took the same train
as usual and met Antoine, whom I I told, I should
go to Auteuil this evening as arranged with
Kamphövener. When I arrived at the office I
found a letter from Mamma in which she said
I was to come home to Christmas. I had a letter
from Haendel & Aunt Maria latter wants me to go
out woth her on Saturday. I spoke to M Amy who
says he sees no inconvenience in my going home. I
bought the Christmas number of the Graphic. Did not go to Auteuil. It is 10.15 Passy Paris. I went by the same
train as usual, met Antoine Mathias &
arrived first at the office. I wrote a post card
home, & a letter to Aunt Maria at the Hotel des 2 Mondes
and soon after after hear from her, saying they were going
to the Hotel Splendide. So I wrote there again.
I lunched as usual. This morning M Amy telegraphed
to Ba;e to say he would leave for that town tonight.
After dinner which I had here as usual (Jour maigre).
I foinished the 5th Volume of "Le Comte de Monte Cristo". It is 10.15 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
same train and found to my great surprise that
M Amy had not gone to Bâle as he telegraphed yesterday.
I went to place close by the Odeon for M Bertrand this
morning and at 11 o'clock I left & went to the
Sprendide Hotel. I met Uncle who went to see Hospitals
& at ½ past 12 I went out shopping with Aunt Maria
& Hilda. We got back to the Hotel at 4 and left again
at about 5.15 & went to Mrs Roberts where we dined. After dinner
we went with her to the Renaissance to see Krosiki. It is 1.15 Passy. Stayed here till about 3, went to Paris then
& on to Hardings by the 4.30 where Aunt & Uncle & Hilda were. It is 11.30 Passy Paris. I went to Paris by the
same train as usual, Antoine Mathias was
in it also. I was out a good deal of the day
nearly all the afternoon during which it rained
a great deal. I lunched as usual at Blonds
but did not buy any more "cachets". At 6 o'clock
M Amy said I could leave for England on Friday
or Saturday and stay there till the 3rd of January
so I wrote home on a Postcard to that effect.
After dinner here I went & chatted with Welon. It is 9.50 Passy Paris. I went by the same
train this morning. I had a letter from Mama
who says something about going home in the end
of January, but I do not intend changing my mind,
particularly as M Bertrand who knew nothing about
my going invited me today for Christmas day but
I told him M Amy had told me I could go home. I received
a pair of boots from home but they are too large. Velon
has told me he would lend me his porte-manteau to go home
with. I have changed 16.85 fr for 13 shillings and 6 pence. It is 10.10 Passy Paris. I saw Antoine
Mathias in the same train. This morning
soon after I arrived at the office, where I was
first, I went to a manufacturer of sweets & took
my 2 sacs & M Amy's to be filled. It is now
deceided that I shall go on Friday morning by
the 9.30 train; I have not received any money
yet. This afternoon I went out once. I bought
some chocolate that I intend taking home
for Mamma. After dinner I had a lesson
and after the lesson I humbugged about in
Galecia's room. It is now 10.15 Passy Paris. I went to Paris
by the same train as usual. I saw Antoine.
I lunched as usual. Had a letter from Mamma
and one from Papa with £5. I wrote home on
a card. I bought another Sac figaro for Maggie.
M Bertrand has given me my money for this month
& two pies for M Hutton with a letter. M Harding has given
me 18 packets of cigarettes & a watch for his brother.
I called on Mrs Bertrand & M Schloesser. Payed my
boarding bill & gave 2 fr to one of the Garçons. It is 10. Highgate. I left Passy this morning
at 8 I had rather a difficulty about getting
a cab. I met the Garcon at the station with the
pies for M Hutton. I left by the 9.30 train. Had
lunch at Amiens and came over Boulogne Folkestone
and arrived in Charing Cross at 6.45 where
Godfrey met me. They are all quite well &
in good spirits. Godfrey, Maggie, Papa, Mama
& myself make up the party. There was no particular
incident on the way. It is about 11.45 Highgate. I went up to London
this morning with father, and took the
two pies to Hutton's the cigarettes & watch to
Hardings and called on M Belier. I went
also to the stores, I lunched at Smithfield &
came back with Papa, & then went & called
on Clara. I was weighed & measured & so was Godfrey I
am only ¼ of an inch taller than I was
this time last year we played Billiards in
the afternoon. It is about 12. Highgate. I called on Jacksons Johnstons Aunt Ida
Aunt Maria & Clara with Godfrey. Noone else was here. It is about 12. Christmas Day Highgate. We had breakfast at about
9.30. soon afterwards Alfred, Herbert
& Horace came & we had a game at
Pool & Shellout. I lost 4d.. We dined at
about 3. Harry, Fanny, Charley, Louie & families came
we were very merry. After dinner we had
some games at pool. I lost again; after supper
we played at Poker at which game I won.
They went at about 11. it was still thawing
and in a dreadful mess after Saturday's snow. It is 11.30 PHighgate. After breakfast this
morning which took place at about ¼ to
10. I had a game at chess with Godfrey
& beat him; soon after when nearly all were out
Uncle George & Sidney (Hickson) called, when they had
gone Godfrey & I called on Nettlefolds. After lunch
Margaret & I went to sledge (it froze last night) but it was
not good, Godfrey beat me a game of chess this
afternoon. He left this evening after dinner.
He went to Fairseat House. I enjoyed myself very much. It is 11.30 Highgate. I played with
the little boys, who were very merry, after
breakfast & read a little in the Times. I then
mended some glass & china things as well as
a picture frame. After lunch Mamma went to
see how Mrs Jones is & I went & had 3 games
at Billiards with David (I won 2) and a
game at shell out with him Hilda &
Lucy Nettlefold. I lost as usual. After dinner
I took Maggie to some singing & fetched her again
I had a game at chess with Papa, blindfold, he won but
asked a great deal. It took a long while. It is 11.45 Highgate. After breakfast
Mamma who had a letter from Fanny
to say that Mrs Jones was dead, went to
London. I had the little boys to play with
a little while and then went to Aunt Ida's
where I lunched and stayed till about 3
at which time I went to Clara's where
I met Mamma. Maggie has given up her drawing
for the 4th time to try to get in the Academy school
I wrote to B & A. I heard the Messiah at Iron school. It is 11.30 Highgate. I wrote a letter to Arthur
this morning and then played with the
little boys. At about 11 I went down the Hill
with Mamma & went on to Grandmamma. I
lunched here with Maggie. At about 2 I went to
Fairseat House drove to Highbury corner with Aunt &
then walked to Smithfield, went to Hutton's Hardings
& Belier's and the came home, (wet through) by train
and went with Maggie to Nettlefolds', Alfred was also
there. We played at Poker I won 11d. It is about 12.20 Highgate. Soon after breakfast I went
to Miss Nicol's & to Shoolbred's for Mamma
I did not get back here till about ½ past 12.
I met M Oakshott who came here, & so I went
to Jeakes to fetch Mamma. Clara again has toothache.
Mamma has given me a leather Portemanteau
for a christmas present. Soon after six we went
to Aunt Ida's where we had some games, kissing &
clapping, & Kiss in the Ring. We had great fun. Nettlefolds
& Waterlow's people were there bedides ourselves. It is 12.15 Highgate. Clara & Willie came in this morning.
Clarchen & Horace dined and took tea here. It is 10.45.30 Saturday
1 Oct Sunday
2 Monday
3 Tuesday
4 Wednesday
5 Thursday
6 Friday
7 Saturday
8 Sunday
9 Monday
and translated two letters from the
German book I bought through Haendel and then
read some of Mone Cristo which is very nice. It is 10.1010 Tuesday
11 Wednesday
12 Thursday
13 Friday
14 Saturday
15 Sunday
16 Monday
17 Tuesday
18 Wednesday
19 Thursday
20 Friday
21 Saturday
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24 Tuesday
25 Wednesday
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28 Saturday
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30 Monday
31 Tuesday
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2 Thursday
3 Friday
4 Saturday
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7 Tuesday
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10 Friday
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20 Wednesday
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26 Tuesday
4 Wednesday
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29 Friday
30 Saturday
31 Sunday
It is interesting to see how much Ernest spent each month. He kept a very detailed list of all his expenses.
Difficult to read (or understand) in the text.
Is this Hermann Friederike Gottfried Edmund Otto von Einem?
John William Jeakes, born 19th September 1852, married Clara Hickson on 24th April 1876. (The family bible states 20 April 1875, but this is obviously a mistake)
Ernest almost always write "Theater"
He also writes "Petite Journal" instead of the correct French "Petit Journal"
The Timbre is a Restaurant in Rue Sainte-Beuve
Ernest mispells the word "too" quite consciously, once writing "too" and crossing out the second "o", thus: "too"
The train which Ernest took between Passy and Paris was probably a line which was 7 kilometres long, serving: Auteuil, Passy, Boulainvilliers, Avenue Henru-Martin, Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, Neuilly Porte-Maillot, Courcelles-Levallois, Bâtignoles and St Lazare. I guess that his office was somewhere near or on Avenue de Grande-Armée although this seems quite a long way from the station.
Kirkee (Kirkee War Cemetery) is a cemetery in Khadki, a town near Pune in Maharashtra, India. Is that what he meant?
It would be interesting to know what kind of vehicle they "drove" in 1876. The very first "automobile" was built in 1769, however it was Daimler (in 1885) and Benz (in 1886) who invented cars that looked and worked like the cars we use today. In 1876 Otto invented a successful four-stroke engine known as the "Otto cycle".
Le Gendre de M Poirier ie a comdey in 4 acts by Emile Augier and Jules Sandeau
For more information see The Hicksons of Caddington which lists this entire Hickson family together with many stories concerning the family together with family trees. (nearly 700 pages)
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