Sir, a pleasant evening spent with Lord and Lady Oppenshaw, who have have a minstrel to play a six stringed guitar during dinner. Enjoying this novelty, upon return to my house I do I employ a local musician from the village to accompany me in my study a nudes
Sir, Encouraged by other members of this esteemed club I have obtained a brochure from Mssrs Thos Cook and Sons. The 'Nile Voyage' offers a paddle steamer cruise to Luxor and Aswan. I enclose details of the First Class Smoking Lounge.
Dear Henny, whilst in London Town I’ve gone to Sotheby’s booksellers, they’ve granted me access to their statue collection, and I’m seeing to the possible acquisition of one, a wonderful Satyr piece. A daguerreotype is enclosed, with my assistant
Sirs, A most hearty welcome to all newcomers! I see that our club has received a further 300 new members in the first 5 days of this new year alone. All are welcome here! I have instructed maid Dottie to put extra coal on the fire to warm you all.
Sir, Having filled the cellar with wines,spirits & brandies, I find myself short on funds. Laundry seems excessively expensive, but a philanthropist like myself would never ask staff to pay for their clothing to be washed. Thus I devise an alternativ
Sir, My Head Gardener reports a glut of root vegetables. I have devised a method of grading the length and girth, Cook will not tolerate any sign of flacidity in the produce.
Sir, Some Swedish folding chairs arrive for the Conservatoire, concerned as to their poor construction I have devised a scientific method to test their weight baring capability. They are found to be quite robust.
Sir, I must state it most plainly : I do not favour the modern 'impressionist' style of art. If a painting is to be enjoyed and admired, it must be of the utmost realism.
Sir, Lord Dashwood do visit. A most difficult man to do business with, he drives a very hard bargain. Upon my summoning, Maid Jess then enters, and proceeds to clean the drawing room whilst Lord Dashwood enjoys a large brandy. A great deal of business