1917 Cloister Time

I went to Winchester for the first time on the 26th September with Michael to Mr Bather’s house, . As the result of the scholarship examination I was placed in Junior Part I, up to books to Mr Hickey. My for the first fortnight was J.Stevens.In Classics I was 2nd out of 21 and my report says a thoroughly satisfactory term’s work, that I take care and think clearly.I did singing 1 hr per week and drawing ¾ hr, and my English was reported v. fair.In Mathematics up to Mr Milne Thompson, who reports excellent. I was 1st in the half’s work but down to 6th on exams.In French I was up to Mr Wilson 3/19.Mr Rendall (HM) remarks that I have made a very good start, which was corroborated by Mr Bather, who sent me to bed early, because he found me asleep in .I for Walkinshaw’s clothes and he had occasion to correct me violently for neglecting my duties.Houses won both sixes and fifteens.I played in and liked the game.I also played some fives.On the whole I thoroughly enjoyed my first half.