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Acknowledges receipt of S.A. Notcutt's letters.

Regarding the donation of S.A. Notcutt's letters to St John's College Library.

Has played cricket against Pembroke and he made 192. Discusses acquaintances.

List of Cambridge examination results, includes S.A. Notcutt

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.

Items relating to letters from S.A. Notcutt to his mother.

Has just been fortunate enough to get into the Hawk's Club, limited to 100 members and containing all the leading athletes. Believes it to have a big social influence at Cambridge and the expense will be worthwhile. Has been suffering from what he believes is rheumatism and notes that the beer which he has 'been taking for lunch is not the best thing for it', though he believes it 'suits his digestion very well'. Has been playing a lot of football which he enjoys very much but finds he gets painfully 'blown' if he takes 'more than a slice or two of meat and bread at lunch'. Does not think there is any danger in the way football is played at Cambridge. Has hosted a pleasant whist drive and breakfast and discusses organisation of a forthcoming dance.

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.

Gives a description of a stay in a 'very large old fashioned house' near Norwich as part of a cricket trip. Includes description of the house (surrounded by an overgrown moat and garden), the occupants ('open and consistent in their pious ways') and the other members of his party, eight of the eleven players and two girls, 'both plain'. Also notes the food and travel arrangements and mentions the matches they have played.

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.