The Life of Richard Cadbury: Socialist, Philanthropist & Chocolatier by Diane Wordsworth

Author:Diane Wordsworth [Wordsworth, Diane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Pen and Sword History, Specific Ingredients, Biography & Autobiography, business, Chocolate, Cooking
ISBN: 9781526768254
Google: 7KW-zQEACAAJ
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Limited
Published: 2020-11-15T23:46:25.989916+00:00

It seems from Helen’s own words in her biography of her father that though she respected his wishes, she did in fact visit the theatre while she was abroad for a year studying, but she refrained from doing so when she was at home in Birmingham. The fact that Richard did not rant and rave and explicitly forbid her from doing as she wished, as per his own very strong religious beliefs, is a testament to the man’s strength of character.

In 1896 and 1897, Richard wrote to two of his children on the occasions of their birthdays. Daisy was 18, and William would have been 30:

[To Daisy] This is only a little note to send thee my dear love and good wishes on thy birthday. How quickly eighteen years have slipped away! It makes me feel quite old to have you all growing up into women. Well, it is after all but a little space to the end, but God has given us a better hope of the glorious land, where no sorrow or temptation shall come.

Of course, it is not intended that we should be always thinking about that, but it is such a perfect rest to know that all is well with us, and with all we so dearly love.

[To William] I wish especially to join with the others in wishing thee a very happy birthday, and that thy life may be spared for many a year, both for thy own blessing and for the happiness of all whom thou may influence for good. This indeed makes life worth living, and God has given us so many opportunities for making those around us happy that it becomes a duty as well as a privilege to do what we can, and this includes the little opportunities quite as much as the greater. I often have my heart full of praise to God that He has given my dear children this spirit. The Nile journey has been a great rest and enjoyment to me and to us all, and now I long to be at home again with you.

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