'they are going to Oxford tomorrow for three weeks;
their mother is going to help harvest the potatoes'
19 Wed. Very mild, dull morning but some pleasant sunshine in
afternoon. Did some practice on the violin, organ and piano. Played my trio
part on violin and piano. Got the usual groceries in morning also to the
butchers and fish shop. Cycled to Mitcham Common in afternoon. Alan Spooner
called in evening; he gave me three wireless valves.
20 Thur. Very mild, very dull, rain till late
afternoon when a few gleams shone through just before sundown. To grocers also
to post-office in morning. Tested wireless valves and found that one that Alan
Spooner gave me last night gave improved results in the set. Started to build a
new crystal set for Uncle Tom.
21 Fri. Rather cool, showers on and off all day: dull, save for a
few gleams just before sunset. To butchers and did all the usual shopping
locally in morning. Mended a puncture and then searched the neighbourhood for
fish and soap. The latter is almost non-existent but got some at Merton. Gwennie
and Laurie called, they are going to Oxford tomorrow for three weeks; their
mother is going to help harvest the potatoes. To Len Garrod’s in evening.
Played the violin part in the Gurlitt trio; Len playing the ‘cello and Mrs MacAra
the piano – with quite good results.