Train from Bishopstoke through London. Joined Col. C. Baillie in fly to Wentworth Woodhouse, meeting George and Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Sir James and Lady Mary Wilde, Count Havonet, Fawkes, Teesdale, Colonels Charles and William Baillie. [Sidenote: Bishopstoke, Sept. 29.] Received intimation from Clerk of the Peace of the Lord-Lieutenant, Winchester, having signed my commission as a magistrate of the county! [Sidenote: Oct. 5.] Had a meeting of ratepayers in vestry to consider the inefficient state of drainage. Atkins and Co. too strong for us: nothing decided on. No hope, unless cholera lays hold of one of them. [Sidenote: Oct. 10.] Having taken a six months’ season ticket, went up. Returned by 5 P.M. train. Cæsarewitch won by Salpinetes: a fiver on him at 6 to 1. [Sidenote: Oct. 14.] In dogcart to Southampton to buy Colin a pair of gloves. Met George Day. On by King for something more of Salpinetes, Day, late one of my Mids, winning over £5000! [Sidenote: Oct. 16.] To Winchester to take the oaths as Justice of the Peace. By train to London; attended Board of Anglo-Greek Co.; much bother by Count Mataxa. [Sidenote: Oct. 18.] Dined with the Dean, for which purpose we borrowed his brougham. Sad intelligence of Lord Palmerston’s death reached by telegraph. [Sidenote: Oct. 19.] Colonel Randolph came down to look over cottage and stables. Stopped luncheon and took no notice of Colin! Drove wife into Winchester. Went over Tubbs’ stud. [Sidenote: Oct. 21.] Drove dogcart into Southampton. Toys for the dear wife’s boy, 6s. 2d.! [Sidenote: Oct. 22.] George Lennox came into church, and whispered he was coming to lunch afterwards. He borrowed a half-crown of me, intending to stop for the communion service; but after the sermon he slipped the coin back into my hand, saying, “That fellow has so bored me, I am unfit to stay to the sacrament”! [Sidenote: Oct. 28.] By train to Winchester. Attended for first time as magistrate. Special sessions. [Sidenote: Oct. 30.] Made a partial clearance in the cellar. Several articles brought to light. Pair of clam shells for the Cummings. [Sidenote: Oct. 31.] By early train to London; on returning, stepping out before train had stopped at Bishopstoke, fell, striking back against handle of a wheelbarrow. Pain very great. Home and to bed. [Sidenote: Nov. 1.] Tenants coming in, obliged to clear out. Unable to accompany wife and children to Bournemouth; was kindly taken in by Cummings. At once to bed, being in some pain and under impression that ribs were broken. Examined by Dr. Goldston; severe contusion, muscles bruised. Arnica applied, etc. Time and patience! [Sidenote: Nov. 7.] Took Charles Pilkington with me in dogcart to the opening of Albert Infirmary, Bishop’s Waltham. Prince Arthur, Princesses Helena and Louisa. Luncheon by Helps. Everything well done. Prayer by Bishop of Winchester. Concert in old Palace. [Sidenote: Bournemouth, Nov. 12.]