Switzerland journal October 31st 1936

Madam ButterflyThe opera was in Italian. It was composed by Poccini[sic]

Switzerland journal October 30th 1936

Le Monument de la Reformation.A monument built to the memory of the Reformation. It is the boundary wall of Old Geneve & new Geneva. It is an inormouse[sic] wall with stone figures on it._ John Knox, Cromwell and other outstanding characters of history.

October 29th 1936

Diary sub-note: 1864. John Leech, artist, died Went into the town to shop & for tea with Mlle Hartmann at “Grande Passage.” Bought 2 films and a drawing book.

October 22nd 1936

Diary sub-note: 1883. Captain Mayne-Reid died Went to Nyon in the steamer & saw over the castle and museum. Had a letter from Nancy & a photo of Jean. Wrote a French letter to Miss Johnstone.

Switzerland journal October 22nd 1936

Nyon. A very pretty little town on the Lake of Geneva. There is a castle there that stands up high above the town and looks out over the lake. In the castle is a very interesting museum consisting of old Roman remains. The castle is very old and was built in the 13th century.

October 20th 1936

Diary sub-note: 1632. Sir Christopher Wren, architect, born Went to the muséum Ariana but it was closed & so we went to see over the B.I.T (International Labour Office). A visitor came to lunch. Had letters from Ban & Molly.

Switzerland journal October 20th 1936

The International Labour Office. (B.I.T)Different countries have presented things to the building. England has presented a lovely blue fountain & pond with a little boy in the middle. Germany, a lovely stained glass window with the different trades of men on it. Portugal, three china panels on the wall; of trade also.

Switzerland journal October 17th 1936

“Veronique.” An operetta written by Massager. Extremely pretty scenery and dresses. The singing was marvellous and so was the music. M. Jean Badès was in it. Chambésy. A very pretty little village in the suburbs of Geneva. Grapes grow on nearly every house there. The village main street is a hill, steep and very narrow.

Switzerland journal October 15th 1936

Monnetier. A very pretty little village on the top of Salève, a mountain in France. There is a path up the mountain and it takes about 3/4 hours to climb up. It is very steep. There is a most wonderful view from the village. On one side is Geneva & the river Arve, lying far

October 2nd 1936

Diary sub-note: B.C. 322. Aristotle, Greek philosopher, died Went and watched Leslie & Marjory riding. It was Marjorie’s first lesson. Started a letter to Susan.