No letter of protest in paper, but most of our artistic circle very enthusiastic. Receive copy of ‘Walpurgis Nacht’ autographed by Peter Dawson, in which he says that the concert was a really splendid one, and signs himself ‘Harmoniously yours’, a pun. Pappy enjoys day with Dawson at Kinsale, in which the latter tells him much of his early life and struggle to become a good artist. Very interested and delighted with history class in school. Have got a real love for history, having studied a summary of the affairs of western Europe from the early Greek civilisation to the present day. Have also Cassell’s ‘History of the World’, and have read the first two volumes, which deal with Babylonia, Assyria and Egypt. Am determined to read rest of work later on. Dr. Scannell ((Rev. Dr. Joseph Augustine Scannell (18??-1961) was born in Cork, studied in Louvain and Rome, was ordained in Rome in 1904. He was chaplain to the Irish Guards 1914-18, and was decorated for his bravery. He was president of St. Finbarr’s College, Farranferris 1923-1938, when he became parish priest of Bandon. In 1946 he was made Dean of the Cork diocese. He was Aloys´ esteemed teacher for English, History, Geography and German at Farranferris. He was decorated by the French government for his work for French culture.)) is a wonderful teacher of history on account of the many and varied experiences he has had.
