I never got my Latin or Geometry marks, so I must do without them. Found yesterday that this term’s composition exercise [book] of mine is lost. This annoyed me terribly because I am keeping all my comps. since 5th grade. To-day I began work, having spent all yesterday in clearing and tidying up my books etc. I will do piano 1½ hours, violin and harmony ½ hour, maths and Irish 1 hr, German History and English ¾ hr, and Latin ¾ hr and will go to 8 Mass and Communion. If I can keep this up, as I really intend to do, I will have great hols. studying from 9 till 1.45, and reading, stamps and outing for the rest of the time. To-day went to Thompson’s where I got the first English Matric. paper from Fannie, who just came to lunch from his exam. It was terrible, all grammar, and one question being to classify Scandinavian influence on the English language. Brought it up to Scannie, as ordered, who is in bed with flu. He was dismayed it was so hard. Went to Dr. O’Hea-Cussen at 5, but he was out, so went on to Ivor and Joe who are back from Clongowes. Found them fishing at Carrigrohane. Had dinner there. Mr. + Mrs. Horgan were much nicer than usual. Then went boating, and we had great sport dodging in and out among the overhanging trees. Was very nervous of my new suit, however; must not wear it again.
