Sunday, May 24, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #70Time not recorded
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I thought that we had a delicious drive on Friday . . . I motored down here after lunch yesterday . . . The Ipswich election is quite the worst we have had, & is a smasher for poor Masterman.

Asquith describes a dinner party with MPs and a visit to Buckhurst, and comments on the Liberal defeat at Ipswich.

Mentioned:Lady Susan Townley • Lady Pirrie • Lady Tree • Margot Asquith • Elizabeth Asquith • Benson boys • Rex Benson • Arthur Asquith • Masterman • Lloyd George

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration6/10
Political Unburdening3/10
Emotional Desolation1/10

Thematic Tags

Dinner partyIpswich by-electionMasterman
H.H. Asquith
Withyham, Sussexⓘ
HIS DAYMotoring to Buckhurst. staying at Buckhurst.
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ
HER DAYLikely in London, moving in her usual social round and seeing political friends/suitors (e.g., dining with the Lyells).. Probably arranging (by letter/through intermediaries) to meet Asquith later in the week; Asquith expected time with her on the coming Friday afternoon.. General activity for this period: social engagements with an eye to dances/balls (“ulterior views to a ball”), and maintaining contact with leading political figures.

Official Register

1914-05-24

Top News

Daily Edition

General elections were held in Belgium, with the Catholic Party winning a majority.. Captain Robert Bartlett arrived at Nome, Alaska, to report the fate of the *Karluk* and organise rescue for the survivors.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned