Discusses his efforts in recent examinations in Chemistry and Physics and details his future exam timetable. Notes that Cambridge is a different place with so few students left, and the Union is 'delightfully quiet'. Is unsure about attending the 'Batchelor's Ball' especially if the ladies attending consisted only of 'stippies'. Will consider a trip to Australia 'if it such a paying concern'.
Discusses the arrival of some pictures and the decoration and furnishing of his rooms. Has enquired about an overcoat but believes it to be too expensive as he has already spent 'a good deal' at the tailors. Discusses visits to friends where he had to say grace, the 'grub' was 'remarkably good' and he could not find any fault with the champagne. Discusses a visit from a friend, his return to Ipswich, and asks for some money as he is running out. Gives lengthy and detailed instructions for giving Aunt Elizabeth a 'shock' using his magneto.
Only made 1 run in the second innings and blames the pitch. Sends proofs of photographs. Has met a friend at the races.
Has been playing cricket against Caius for the last three days. Proudly notes that John's won the match and he scored 110 not out. Has had a 'capital' pair of cricket shoes made, expensive but more longer lasting than canvas ones. Tomorrow they play against the College servants which includes a dinner in the pavilion which 'from all accounts will be rather a joke'. Is beginning 'sound' experiments at Cavendish laboratories. Also notes he requires a good supply of frogs as he has a good deal of dissecting to do.
Discusses his condition which has been bad all day, due to 'getting a little over tired' the day before. Says a homeopathic chemist has prescribed podophyllum which he has taken to seeming effect.
Has played cricket against Pembroke and he made 192. Discusses acquaintances.
Has been 'settling what lectures to go to', including practical biology. Discusses other matters concerning his studies. Asks for domestic items to be sent from home, including a billycock hat to protect him from the wind and rain.
Asks for a copy of Anson's Law of Contract. Discusses the best course to take for his degree. Notes his personal circumstances, being in bed by 11, having meat for breakfast and managing to find some decent beer.
Has been to see the scratch eights on the river and describes the sinking of two of the crews. Also notes a 'bump' supper where 'a lot of fellows got tight'. Mentions the result of an election in Brighton and the fashion of men 'wearing whites to the races'. Also notes he has dissected a worm for his biology course and asks for his paintbox to complete his illustrations. Discusses at length fellow students and scholarships to Cambridge University in indignant tones. Notes the behaviour prevalent on Sundays, hearing dance music and being told of card games being played 'and all this from clergymen's sons'.
Has been out running with the Hare and Hounds Club for a seven mile run, has been to a debate on a motion against the government which the Liberals won and is going to have to buy some expensive books.