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Went for a walk after breakfast and was passed by the Prince of Wales and his son out driving. Would have written earlier but has to go to a meeting, open to the whole University, to discuss 'something the 2 football captains had done'. This was attended by 1165 people and ended in a triumph for the football men over the boating authorities. Is pleased the telephone is working and offers advice as to how it could work better. Was interested in hearing a sermon by a Dr Martineau, has had his photograph taken with the football XI and is due to have his own portrait taken. Discusses a health check he has undertaken. Has been wasting his time listening to GIlbert and Sullivan in a man's room, has noted Mark Twain writing the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in The Century but he has been given lots of other recommendations. Asks for some money as his washing bill has been high this term. 'The last four or five lectures in Anatomy have been on the embryology of the chick and have consisted of smashing eggs of different ages of incubation and mounting the embryos'. Tomorrow he begins mammalia.

Will stay in Cambridge as the weather is so good but hates to be there when it is empty. Has managed to avoid two acquaintances who he describes as 'crocs'. Has enjoyed a visit to Bury where he met many Cambridge men. The cost was reasonable and included a 'jolly dinner' consisting of 'mock turtle, whiting or salmon, mutton, duck, pancake, gooseberry tart and sweets and champagne cup'. Has received a letter from Aunt Elizabeth telling him 'the shocking had gone off to her satisfaction'. Gives the results of the tripos, noting that John's did very well. Mentions his tailors bill, including the price of the first XI blazer (including straw hat and tie) and notes that unfortunately he has 'spent a great deal of money this term'. Discusses acquaintances in Cambridge and notes that he has never seen Cambridge so full of visitors.

Discusses a debate, the motion being a 'vote of confidence in the government', friends of the family also at Cambridge, his diet (including 'I eat as much breakfast as I can without getting sick'), advice and work he has been set for his chemistry studies, asks for advice on domestic matters and gives information on his lodgings.

Graphically describes the boat races and the nature of the 'bumps'. Notes that Ditton is the most popular spot where people pay 3d to watch from a meadow. Describes a collision and the subsequent sinking of a boat. Notes all his lectures are over and so can concentrate on BSc work.

Gives thanks for a hamper and apologises for the expense incurred. Is disparaging about many of the men who get scholarships as they 'do nothing but work'. He will try to work seven hours a day and stay in good health. Has been to a Varsity sermon given by the Bishop of Manchester but thought it somewhat old fashioned. Discusses his finances and notes that he was given £3.12.6 to bring to Cambridge of which he has spent some on his County Cricket Club subscription. Discusses at length the fitting out of his rooms, including the cost of various items and the expense incurred by his gyp's requirements, something he is sure his mother will consider unnecessary. Has been engaged in work on blood which he has found most interesting.

Has played for St John's first eleven football team twice recently but has split his boot. Thinks it will be advisable to buy a proper pair of football boots. Discusses his recent visit to the tailor for his new suit and the purchase of some academic books. Notes the arrival of a new chair. Discusses news from home and asks for some knives to be sent as he finds it rather difficult to manage with the knives he has got if he has 'two or three men to breakfast'.

Apologises for the trouble he had put his mother to by leaving her to pack his things. Describes a dance he went to in London, the type of dances and having to adapt his steps. Discusses the storage of a magneto and asks for an antimacassar for his sofa.

Reiterates his future plans for his education as he believes his mother did not understand the first time he wrote. Aims to read more broadly over the coming year to give himself a better general and more useful scientific education. Discusses the London matric. list and acquaintances on it. Notes the death of General Gordon and thinks the 'whole business in the Soudan (sic) is in a very bad state, still, the knowledge thereof doesn't affect my appetite'. Encloses a photograph of second court at John's as a birthday offering.

Should have written earlier but was 'busy quenching [his] thirst' after a visit to the Debating Society. Is delighted with the contents of the hamper he has received, including the butter dish, the water jug and the cushion. Has played cricket every day for the last seven days and has been made captain of the second XI. Has just beaten Jesus second XI, 'rather a score for John's'.

His new suit is very comfortable, has had some photographs taken so hopefully he will have a decent one. Has been to the Rede lecture given by Mr Romanes on Fluid and Motion but found it 'very stiff'. Has played cricket against Trinity, has spent all afternoon watching the Varsity game at Fenner's and has been asked to play in a match against Bury. Does not think there is much chance of giving up Law unless a good thing in Science comes along.