Letter
Ida Carroll, Geoffrey Griffiths, St James Church Choir at Birch-in-Rusholme
1940

Griff was very pleased that Ida's dad Walter donated some books to his personal music library. He wonders if he wants the Schubert Symphony in C back or if she would like it herself.
He didn't come to her recital (possibly the Northern School of Music) as he didn't want to be conspicuous in the small room with her friends and colleagues, "I thought I might cramp your style."
He'll field queries about where he went after choir from members but will mysteriously respond, "with a nice, charming, witty and talented young woman." Smooth, Griff.
It sounds like late winter and he enjoys window shopping in between teas and coffees. Sounds delightful.
We learn he converted to Church of England when he joined Birch choir and was warned to be careful that he wasn't getting confirmed just to join the choir. He discussed his conversion.
"Mother thought it was Shrove Tuesday so I had six pancakes last night." Win.
He's written a little ditty. Anyone hum along?

Ref: CARROLL/IGC/3 GG
With thanks to the Ida Carroll Trust
Date is unknown.

Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.