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26 September 1890 — Ca’ Capello, Venice | |
Friday. 26th September [1890]. Up at 7. Breakfast at 9. Still scirocco. Mme Cairoli came to call having arrived on purpose to see the Empress who sent for her at 2 o’cl. Lady E. Biddulph & Miss Adeane came to lunch. Daisy had a headache & remained in her room. At 3 Mrs Dyer & Stella & Sr Trombini came & practised together till past 4. Henry & I went out in gondola & took Morelli to the Piazza. Cortelazzo arrived from Vicenza to stay till tomorrow. Ola & Nela went out with H.M. I & Henry left cards & came home at 6. I read aloud to him till dinner time. Mr, Mrs & Stella Dyer dined with us, Cortelazzo also. Morelli dined with the Empress. The 2 Princesses came in the evening also. Mrs Eden & her 3 nieces, the Curtis’ & Mrs Arkwright & her sister & cousin—Agostini & Trombini & we had some delightful music. Stella astonished every body & played with immense power & execution. Mrs Arkwright also sang to guitar & played the piano. Unfortunately she leaves Venice tomorrow. We had tea & it was 12 when we went to bed. Daisy did not come down but the Princesses went up to see her. The wind changed & it is a little cool & a splendid moonlit night—full moon. | |
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