Tuesday, July 15, 1913

Heavy Rain

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #16Morning
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V x x a loquitur: I fence with Mistress Katharine, Betimes, in Downing Street... Then to the City - to select Rare fine-spun lingerie... Thence... I reach the Gallery... I've scaled the tower of Babel.

A poem describing a typical summer day in Venetia's life in London, listing her social activities from morning to late night.

Mentioned:Mistress Katharine • The Assyrian • Grim T-e • Lord S-d • Mrs B-r • Bong-e • Ge-y • Beecham • Nijinsky • Chaliapine

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration6/10
Political Unburdening0/10
Emotional Desolation0/10

Thematic Tags

FencingEurhythmicsShoppingParliamentary GallerySocializingOpera/Ballet
H.H. Asquith
London
HIS DAYWriting poetry. observing Venetia's schedule.. Speaking in the House of Commons (Armed Merchant Vessels)
Venetia Stanley
London
HER DAYFencing in Downing St. Luncheon with Montagu. Shopping in City. Watching House of Commons. Tea at Mansfield St. Dinner. Bridge. Opera. Supper.

Official Register

1913-07-15

Top News

Daily Edition

The House of Lords rejected the Irish Home Rule bill for the second time; Prime Minister Asquith announced plans to abolish the House of Lords.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned