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DECEMBER 1944

14 Thur - King George VI born, 1895
Very cold day.
did not have current events lesson. Had
other lessons as usual. Had a Christmas party
for the upper school in afternoon. Enjoyed
it very much. Went to a musical concert on camp
in evening. Very good.

15 Fri - New Moon 2.34 p.m.
Cold day. Had to
do absence books so spent free lesson
working for mistresses. Had general knowledge
questions in history. Did not have games in
afternoon. Had to write a history essay instead.
Read in the evening. Bill & Ted came in for a
short time. Denys spent evening with us.

16 Sat - s.r. 8.0, s.s. 3.52
Rained all the morning.
Helped Mummy, cleaned the bathroom. Went to
Sutton & did all the errands in the pouring
rain. Had a bath in afternoon. Had Bible class
in evening and afterwards played games. Ted
Bill Denys Betty and Joan came.

Should severe frost threaten, protect Celery with
straw or bracken. Increase the protective material of
Potatos both in sheds and clamps. Choose favourable
weather to spray Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Plums,
Gooseberries and Currants with a tar-oil wash.