THURSDAY 29th MARCH 1888

Morning - Walked over Draycott Cross to Cresswell Station and then by 12:00 train to Leigh. Called on Mrs Hollins and afterwards called at Tittertons and had bit bread and cheese there. Titterton tells me he is paying 4 pounds per acre annual rent and the Mrs says that she can't save through to buy her a new frock once during 12 months. Shes says all goes to the landlord.

Walked from Leigh thro Lower and Upper Tean and to Cheadle.

Evening - At Walton Villa preparing Brewery cash sheet etc.