Friday, June 18, 1915

Sunny

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H.H. Asquith
London
HIS DAYDining early with his wife Margot and their children Elizabeth and Anthony ('Puffin'). Attending a performance of the play 'On Trial' (seated in the Dress Circle). Receiving a spontaneous ovation from the audience when recognized; his wife noted she had 'the greatest difficulty in making him smile and bow' in acknowledgement
Venetia Stanley
France

Official Register

1915-06-18

Top News

Daily Edition

The inquiry into the Lusitania sinking wrapped up, exonerating Captain Turner.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned

Witness Observations

Margot Asquith
Margot Asquith

"Eliz., ... H., Puff and I dined early and went to On Trial... When Henry was recognised, the whole dress circle cheered him."

Cynthia Asquith
Cynthia Asquith

"Beb, with military technique, requisitioned one of the Downing Street motors, so we had a heavenly drive down to Littlehampton..."