27 1879 March 10th first apperance of Crows in this part. 11th still soft 12th Methodist Soiree Andrew Craig Payed Me 64.00 on Note 13th Snowing Some to Day got the job of House from John Atkin Ramsay. 26 went to work for Alex 28 got home very soft 29th seen first Bluebirds Robert Affleck and Wife down to Day. 31st Sparrows made their apperamce. 31st went to McGregors Sale April 1st Caralton Fair Day. 4th went down to John Atkins with Andrew Paul very Cold day. 5 geting Milder . Sleighing good. 8th put out Bees for one day and took them in again 9th took Lizie to Robert Afflecks Sleighing getting very bad. James Turner working with me for $20.00 per Month. 10 working at Doors for Mr Atkins House 22 commenced to Shingle Mr Drummonds House 24 prety Cold good sap Day 16th Fair Day a great deal Snow on the ground in the bush. 17 working at Charles Beltons house 18 prety Cold Wind. 19 still cold roads almost imoaassible Snow very deep some places and gone someplace