We are taking Geography for our exam. and Dr. Scannell ((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 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 History, Geography and German at Farranferris. He was decorated by the French government for his work for French culture.)) has typed for us an exceedingly interesting account of the four geological eras. But we have a 2-year course to do in a ¼ year! – I am working hard at music, but that is all I shall say. It will be sufficient to speak after my exam. – I am beginning to realise that even those who think they have found the true secret of happiness, namely prayer, hard work, and energetic play cannot enjoy themselves once they have found it is so. That monster, reaction, is there to rob them of the fruit of their toil. – Mám is booked for broadcasting in Dublin May 14th! She is in Cappoquin now, studying with the Neesons for their recital next Thursday week etc. and will be home to-morrow.
Pepys’ diary was read to us in school. He must have been a Horace with little genius. I should have framed my diary from his.
