Wednesday, October 14, 1914

Heavy Rain

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #184Time not recorded
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Bongie is distressing me by one of his most irritating habits; coming in every 2 minutes . . . I have just had a long call from Stamfordham . . . the King now realises that he must open Parliament.

Asquith complains about Bongie's interruptions, mentions lunch guests, news from the front (Julian Grenfell), and the King's opening of Parliament.

Mentioned:Bongie • Alice Guest • Wimborne • Edgar Vincent • Gaby Deslys • Ettie • Frances Horner • Haldane • Nan Tennant • Oc Asquith • Julian Grenfell • Rawlinson • Sir John French • Stamfordham • Aberdeen

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration7/10
Political Unburdening5/10
Emotional Desolation2/10

Thematic Tags

Bongie's habitsIrish ViceroyaltyLunch partyWestern FrontKing opening ParliamentReading Pascal
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYLunch. Interview with Stamfordham. Reading Pascal.
Venetia Stanley
Penrhosⓘ
HER DAYAt Alderley (in 'little room'). Referred to 'Port Royal'

Official Register

1914-10-14

Top News

Daily Edition

The first Canadian troops arrive at Plymouth,. The U.S. House of Representatives passes a bill promising independence to the Philippines. Allied troops and cavalry close the last gaps in the offensive at the Battle of Messines.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned

Witness Observations

FS
Frances Stevenson

"L.G. is still determined to go to France, and may leave on Friday. ... L.G. has for some time past been urging the Government to take precautionary measures for future home defence."