One note giving travelling instructions to Mr. and Mrs. Horniman’s guests of Wednesday, 11th of February 1891. The note mentions a train leaving London’s Victoria Station for Lordship Lane Station at 2.15; and a return train leaving Lordship Lane Station for London Victoria at 4.45 pm. The note also announces light refreshments to be expected at Surrey House; also, the train tickets necessary for this trip would be sent to the guests once they confirm their attendance.
Particulars for guests. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Horniman’s “at Home”, Wednesday, 11th February, 1891
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