He has just finished writing his four lectures as Professor of Painting at the Royal Academy. He hopes they will contain some home truths to a generation that "does not like work, hates traditions and generally prides itself on being ignorant".
He enjoyed his visit to Brussells and is now getting on with the big window for S. Street Church. The "blasted" skating rink is built [near to Beavor Lodge] and its probable eventual conversion to a garage will necessitate their removal from the area. News of family and his immediate work plans.
Margaret Wrightson has completed a sketch of her fountain for
Lady Londonderry. His monument to
Sir John Evans is being carved. Guffaws over the affair of
Dr. Bode's wax bust, supposed to be a work of
Leonardo.
He inveighs against the budget and the "great unwashed". He enjoyed his visit to Ireland wher he lectured on the evolution of sculptur, while there he saw some nationalist plays at the theatre.
He has been reading
Kant's Critique of Judgement. On Christmas day they dine with
Edward Poynter and others.