As I walked down the avenue, I saw the Bishop coming upwards, and he actually knew me by name, though it is many years since he used to pat me on the head, and call me ‘little Aloys’. He graciously let me kiss his ring, and wished me a successful school-year. – My new long trousers actually came to-day. It is a splendid fit! – Dr. Hobart came to-day. Mám says he is really charming, and is so enthusiastic that he is considering lessons right off [right away?]. Mr. Brady and Mrs. Sullivan played their chamber music for Mám today. They are giving a concert in December. Mr. Brady ((W. E. Brady taught the violin and viola at the Cork School of Music. He was to lead Fleischmann`s University Orchestra, founded in 1934, later re-named Cork Symphony Orchestra, for twenty years, from 1934-1954, occasionally performing as soloist with the orchestra.)) was for tea. He taught me violin before. – 17.000 miners left work in the English coal pits again to-day. There is a terrible scarcity of coal here and everywhere. Germany will only leave a certain amount out as otherwise the price would go up for home consumption. – Mám was very pleased with my piano at lesson. I have finished Field’s 11th Nocturne (for exam).
