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other is ready. I went for a run with Nell, Doug and Frances in the new boat & when I got back the rest had taken the visitors back to Elgin House. I sat on the verandah and watched the sunset until it was dark. When everybody home Jack and I played five hundred against Dorothy and Charles.
Aug. 10th. Friday
This morning the men went to play golf. Clare and Dorothy walked over for the Mail. Clare, Jack, Charles and I went to the Memorial Service for President Harding (who died in San Francisco Aug. 2nd) held in Elgin House Chapel. Dr. Church decorated prettily with purple and white flowers, Union Jacks and stars and stripes. Dr. Hyndman of Phil. led in prayer. Mr. Oster of Phil. (in charge of Service) Mr. Rev. Mr. Woodroffe of Detroit read the lesson. Dr. Brickerton and another Clergyman (Looked like Taft.) gave addresses.