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J C Snell and family, also Mrs G H Golding were here for dinner and the afternoon, we had a nice quiet time in social chat and at table croquet &c &c SATURDAY 2 Hauling firewood from the lower woods this forenoon, having had a light fall of snow early this morning. In Brampton after dinner and attended R H Lewis's Sale of Cutters, Harness &c. &c. bought a pair of horse covers @ $8.00. Spent evening at home preparing for Sabbath. SUNDAY 3 Drove cutter up to S. School this morning at 10 A.M. - Supt absent. Mr Woodhall addressed the school on the lesson. Exodus I. 1 to 10th "Joshua encouraged" The attendance of scholars not as large as usual. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight at W M Church text I Corinthians XIV 20th verse a plain practical discourse. JANUARY, MONDAY 4. 1875 Spent forenoon in drawing five loads of firewood from "lower bush." Drove to Edmonton for to vote for the election of members of Chinguacousy Council for this year, the result at close of the poll - Reeve, T Bowles. Deputy Reeves - J P Hutton & E Hagyard Councillors - A Cunnington & Hewson. In Brampton Tonight and attended the Lodge �TUESDAY 5. Mr John Haggert was re-elected Mayor of Brampton yesterday. Hauled 12 loads of cordwood from the woods today, about five cords of which will be for sale. Mailed a letter to Mr George Burke of Lamaraux, Scarboro, Twp. The weather is moderate, and the sleighing only midling. WEDNESDAY 6. Completed the task of hauling up the year's firewood about 20 cords and 6 cords of first Class wood for sale. Started drawing the hemlock saw logs to Brampton Steam saw mill This afternoon took down 2 logs 12 1/2 ft long. the sleighing is not good. Received the first copy for the new year of "Country Gentleman" printed with new type. JANUARY, THURSDAY 7. 1875. At the same work as yesterday taking down 5 logs of different sizes at three trips to Brampton Mailed a letter to J J Bunting of Kincardine. The Christian Guardian comes in a new dress with fresh type bright and attractive. a first- class family paper. Subscribed for and received first copy of "S S" Banner" published at Wesleyan Book Room, Toronto. FRIDAY 8. With team drew 7 saw logs to Brampton today in four trips. Received the first copy of the New Year of the "Canada Casket" full of good things and improved in appearance. Spent evening in Town Hall, Edmonton at a political meetings, speeches by Messrs Chisholm, Fleming & Beynon and kept up until a late hour. SATURDAY 9. A stormy morning and a very cold day. Made only two journeys to Brampton taking four 12 ft logs. At home this evening making the necessary preparations for Sunday, including the study of SS lesson. The thermometer at 7PM shows 10° below zero. This being the first cold snap of the year. JANUARY, SUNDAY 10. 1875 Spent forenoon at S. School. Supt pres. lesson Joshua III 14 to 17. "Crossing the Jordan." The attendance was small owing no doubt to the extreme severity of the weather, at daylight this morning the mercury stood at -14° below zero. Took dinner at William Lodge. At home this evening reading the "New Canadian Methodist Magazine." MONDAY 11. The nomination of candidates for to represent the County of Peel took place at 1 o'clock today in the Court House Brampton in the Ontario Parliament. Speeches were made by Messers K Chisholm & J W Beynon the candidates �and by J Flemming. R Smith J Gooderham & S White, a large crowd of people present. Spent evening at the Lodge. TUESDAY 12. Took three saw logs down to Brampton in two journeys. Brought home from Anthony Bros. Carriage Works a new cutter, swelled box style, price $45.00, it is handsomely painted and fitted up the seat is large enough for three persons to sit comfortably. Received a letter from J. J. Bunting. Weather has moderated the frost has penetrated into the cellars. JANUARY, WEDNESDAY 13. 1875 Hauling logs continued, was the programme for today, making three trips with four logs. The Annual School meeting took place at the Schoolhouse for the appointing of Trustees and other business Spent evening in Brampton at the residence of Mr A Morton, where the W. M. Choir met for practice. THURSDAY 14. At the same work as yesterday have now 28 logs delivered at the saw mill in a position ready for sawing as soon as the mill starts work. Received a letter from Uncle A Ferguson of Bay City. all in good health and prospering in business. Fine weather and good sleighing at present. At home tonight engaged in oiling harness. FRIDAY 15. Took my first drive in our new cutter, went around to Willow Lodge and thence to Mr B Watsons on business. Spent afternoon in Brampton at Beck's Hotel, at J. R. Craigs Sale of ShortHorns, Cotswolds & Berkshires J R. Page of New York, Auctioneer. The prices were high on cattle and hogs. In company with a load of the members of Safe Grand Lodge we drove to Derry West JANUARY, SATURDAY 16. 1875 Last evening we were too late for the meeting Deary West Lodge and so drove to Mr Golding's residence and spent evening, got home at 4. A.M. Completed hauling saw logs today have taken 32 in all, 5 were basswod and rest hemlock. Received yesterday a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice of Oshawa. SUNDAY 17. At Ebenezer S. School today. Supt pres. Sec pres, lesson, "Memorial Stones" Joshua IV 4 to 9. A very interesting and instructive lesson indeed. Spent afternoon in W.M.S. School Brampton. The attendance was about 200 Took tea at Graham House with J E Starr, Heard Rev Jno Hunt preach tonight text Romans V. 21st �MONDAY 18. The election day, all work suspended on our farm. Drove to Edmonton with sleigh load of voters who cast their ballot in favor of K. Chisholm, M.P.P. This new way of voting results in the day passing off very quiet and orderly. Much the excitement in Brampton tonight bonfires & illuminations in favor of K. Chisholm, his majority was 103. JANUARY, TUESDAY 19. 1875 Steady cold weather and good sleighing. Commenced taking cordwood to Brampton, sold one cord for $4.00 and two for $3.75 each. Also brought from saw mill a small load of hemlock lumber. Spent evening in Brampton at W. M. Missionary meeting speeches by the deputation and Rev P Campbell a returned missionary from the Sascatshewan. he made an excellent address. WEDNESDAY 20 At the same work as yesterday, making two trips, a load of wood down and a load of lumber up. Spent evening pleasantly at a social given by Mrs Vodden at her residence in Brampton, Church Street. The attendance was large amount realized $44.00. The annual meeting of Co Peel Agric. Society held today. Mr J C Snell was reelected President. THURSDAY 21. Completed hauling the cord wood, 6 cords in all, received $22.50. This is not a paying business and therefore will not proceed any further this winter. At home this afternoon oiling and blacking the team harness with coal oil & lamp black. This evening was spent in social chat at our neighbors Jno Learment. JANUARY, FRIDAY 22. 1875. This forenoon we dressed for beef a yearling heifer, weight 420 lbs Brought two loads of lumber up from Brampton consisting of plank scantling and inch. Spent evening at the missionary meeting in Zion Church, Revs Jno Hunt, Jamison and W Burns were the speakers. SATURDAY 23 Drove to Brampton twice today for lumber and brought home two large loads. Sold to Leslie & Co one hind quarter of beef @ 6 ½ ¢ weight 109 lbs and to Mr Wigley the hide @ 6½ ¢ weight 53 lb. This evening drove Mr Alex Campbell and his trunks over to George Modeland's, 3rd line, east. SUNDAY 24. Snow falling nearly all day. Went to S. School this morning, Supt. and Sec pres. lesson. Joshua V 9 to 15. "Preparation for conquest of Canaan" Heard Rev Mr Eastman, Agent for Tract Society, preach in WM Church �tonight. Ezekiel XXVII 3 to 5. was the text. Father and mother went to to hear Rev Jno Smith preach tonight in John Street church. JANUARY, MONDAY 25, 1875 The snow of yesterday, drifted all last night and has rendered the side-roads and lanes almost impassable. Drove my sisters to school in the sleigh this morning. Brought a load of lumber from Brampton this afternoon. Spent the evening at the lodge. four were initiated and officers elected for next quarter. TUESDAY 26 Mailed two copies of last week's "Banner" one to Mr Jno Mason of Missouri and the other to Mr A Ferguson of Michigan Hauled home the last of the 32 logs in all 6855 ft of lumber. Took down a basswood log the first of a half dozen for outside boarding. Spent evening quietly at home. WEDNESDAY 27 Drawing sawlogs and lumber. Received a letter from Mr Adam Ferguson; relative to Uncle Jno Ferguson's severe and protracted illness, also the February number of SS Banner. Viney and I spent evening visiting at Mr Henry Modelands, Mill St. Brampton, had a pleasant time in social chat and games. JANUARY, THURSDAY 28, 1875 Finished the job of teaming saw logs of which there has been 39. and brought home the last load of lumber 8325 ft all told. Two hemlocks that were taken down today were sawn into 3x4 scantling for fencing. Weather is mild for a few days now. FRIDAY 29. Up early this morning and away to Esquesing with team and sleigh to attend Mr Jabez Heath's bee for hauling brick to build his house. Brought a load of 825 bricks, a heavy load because of drifted roads. Spent evening in Brampton at Choir practice and we had a good sing indeed. SATURDAY 30. Drove sleigh to Brampton this morning and bought a bureau @ $6.25 and a framed picture of the Royal family @ 2.25 from Mr H Burnett. Received at post office the Bible Society Recorder. Spent afternoon at Willow Lodge in social chat. Mrs James Taylor of Oakville came here tonight on a visit. �JANUARY SUNDAY 31 1875 Drove to Brampton W. M. Church at 10 A.M. to hear the Anniversary sermon by the Rev Dr Ryerson, his text was in Colossians I, 27th verse. a plain gospel sermon. The Dr R. preached this afternoon also. Heard Rev Dr Nelles of Cobourg preach tonight, texts I Corinthians VIII 7th verse and II Timothy I 6th verse, The church was crowded, even the aisles filled, the sermon was simple and plain. FEBRUARY, MONDAY 1. Drove our folks to Brampton this morning for a day's visiting among old friends and acquaintances of Aunt Ann Taylor. Spent afternoon in the farm fanning peas &c, &c, have about 45 bush of peas on hand. This evening at Safe Guard Lodge two initiated and the Offices were installed by G H Golding T.D. TUESDAY 2. In company with J C Snell and several Bramptonians, took G T Train this morning for Toronto. Had our dinner and tea at Mrs E Ferguson's Simcoe St. Had my photograph taken at Ewing & Co Gallery, King St West. Spent evening at the "Opera House" listening to John B Gough, his subject was "Circumstances," it was a rare treat to hear his matchless eloquence. FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 3. 1875 Arrived at home from Toronto at 2 o'clock this morning. There was an immense crowd to hear Gough's lecture last night and every body appeared well pleased with the nearly two hour's lecture. Mrs Taylor started for home via the Railway. It rained steadily all forenoon but is very cold tonight. Working in the farm yard all day THURSDAY 4. The mercury stands 6° degrees below this morning with a high west wind prevailing all day driving the frost and cold through brick and stone walls. On such a day as this we pay particular attention to feeding and caring for the livestock. Was threshing peas with flail and tonight reading The Autobiography of J. B.Gough. FRIDAY 5. Father drove the girls over to school and from thence he visited Mr Jno Hindle who has just returned from a five week's sojourn in Missouri. Was hauling three loads of hemlock sawed 2ft, from lower bush up to dooryard. Have fully 2 months dry wood yet on hand, piled in woodshed. Spent evening at Choir Practice. �FEBRUARY, SATURDAY 6. 1875 Mailed yesterday a letter containing a five dollar greenback to Uncle John Ferguson of O Stuartsville, Missouri. Today was threshing peas and feeding stock. Drove to Brampton this afternoon and bought some necessaries for the household. The weather for three days has been exceedingly cold the thermometer below zero all the time. SUNDAY 7. Quarterly meeting at Brampton W.M. Church, Rev W McFadden preached text, Hebrews X 23rd verse, a faithful and energetic sermon bringing tears to the eyes of many in the congregation. This evening the Rev W Burns preached text Zechariah VI 13th verse. This morning the thermometer showed 22° below zero, but it is moderated a good deal tonight. MONDAY 8. A semi-daily trip to the schoolhouse with horses and sleigh, shelling corn around the kitchen fire has constituted this day's work. Drove to Brampton tonight and presided over the affairs of Safe Guard lodge during its session of two hours in duration. Received from Ewing & Co Toronto my photographs 7 in all they are of the card vinette style. FEBRUARY, TUESDAY 9. 1875 Went through pretty much the same routine of business as yesterday. My little neice and nephews from Willow Lodge have just paid us a 2 days visit. Extremely cold frosty weather, below zero all the time. Went with WM Choir to Mt Pleasant tea meeting tonight speeches by Revs J Pringle, Stobo and Mr James Gooderham of Streetsville WEDNESDAY 10. Was threshing peas nearly all day and fanned up 22 bush from rather more than a day's threshing. Spent evening in Brampton at practice of S. School Tunes for the County Convention. At 8 P.M. went to hear Mr Pierce, the lecturer for the Sons of Temperance, speak on temperance and advocate strongly the scheme of Prohibition. THURSDAY 11. Mailed yesterday a letter to A Ferguson Bay City and one to Mrs G. Rice of Oshawa. About 6 inches of snow fell last night, a high wind today is drifting the snow fearfully, the roads will be almost filled up. Drove twice to the school house and shelled a bag of corn in the ear. Had a call from Mr Jas Crawford agent for Musical instruments. �FEBRUARY, FRIDAY 12. 1875 The drifting continued all last night and today almost every lane and road is blockaded with piles of snow. the centre road has never within my recollection contained such mountains of snow. The storm has made ample work for today. Mr. G.H Golding was here this evening, we passed the time in games and conversation SATURDAY 13. In company with G.H.G. started for Brampton early this morning in the sleigh. At H Burnett's we had the chromos "Wide Awake" and Fast Asleep" reframed and bought a small dressing stand. Jas Crawford brought a fine Cabinet Organ here on trial. Received a letter from J Taylor of Oakville. The mercury in Brampton last night fell to 28 degrees below zero. SUNDAY 14. Drove horse and cutter through the line of snowbanks, a road being shovelled most of the way up to S. School Supt abs. Sec pres. lesson, Joshua VIII 30 to 37. "Ebal and Gerizim". Heard Rev. J W Bell preach in W.M. Church in Brampton tonight, text, I Corinthians. II 9th verse, a sermon full of life and showing how to love God and serve him faithfully. FEBRUARY, MONDAY 15. 1875 Made the usual trips morning and evening to School House of S.S. No 22, Chinguacousy, with my sisters and a host of children from No 10. Viney and I drove to Brampton this evening and attended the P. Metodist Church Anniversary, address by the resident ministers & singing by the P.M. Choir. Spent one hour at the Lodge one gentleman initiated. TUESDAY 16. The weather has moderated some at last having been almost steady cold for 13 days, below zero a considerable part of the time. Mrs J C Snell came here for a two or three day's visit and her youngest daughter, Bertha Jane Snell. Spent evening at home testing the merits of a George Wood's Organ. WEDNESDAY 17. A strong west wind all day, the snow drifting fearfully, the snow banks rising higher and broader. Drove to Brampton this evening and spent an hour practicing with the S.S. Children for the Convention and two hours with the Union Choir for the evening sessions. Received from A F Campbell at "Conservator" Office 25 cards printed with my name and address �FEBRUARY, THURSDAY 18., 1875 Drove to School House at 9 A.M. through the snow drifts. Spent forenoon at shovelling a path to the Etobicoke through the lane. After noon was threshing peas in barn. Had a visit from M. Treadgold of Brampton, Agent for Musical Instruments. FRIDAY 19. Threshing peas with flail and feeding live stock was the order of today. Drove to Brampton this evening and spent two hours in Treadgold's music shop. Result, The purchase of a piano (by Weber & Co of Kingston) worth $375.00 our old melodeon to be taken as part-exchange @ $100.00. Was at the Missionary meeting of Church of England people. SATURDAY 20. Our new piano arrived here early this morning and was set up in the parlour by M Treadgold, the case is finished in rosewood and carved legs the tone of the instrument is good. Sold to K.C.&Co 101 bush barley @ 90¢ per bush. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice. Had a call this afternoon from Messrs J Crawford & James Haggert of the town of Brampton. FEBRUARY, SUNDAY 21. 1875. Spent forenoon at S. School, Supt pres. Sec pres. lesson, Joshua XIV 6 to 15, "Caleb's inheritance," Walked to Brampton after dinner and attended W.M. S. School, nearly 200 scholars. Had Choir practice at 4 P.M. in the Vestry. Took tea at Mr Perry's home. Heard Rev J W Bell preach tonight text, John XI 28 & 29th verses. Monday 22. Spent forenoon pea threshing &c,&c, Manufactured with my jack knife a wooden comb for horses' mane. Had a small shower of rain this afternoon and a thaw is evidently at hand. Drove to Brampton tonight and went to the Lodge no. 350, one initiated had a very good meeting, the programme of entertainment being a good one. TUESDAY 23. Running the fanning mill all forenoon, cleaning peas and oats. After dinner, drove up to Mr Elias Snell's with 16 bush of grey oats and exchanged bushel for bushel for black oats from Co of Grey. Spent this evening in Brampton at a soiree in Presbyterian Church (Mr Pringle's) with W.M. Choir. The speakers were Rev. G Robb of Toronto & Rev P Campbell. �FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 24. 1875 Commenced threshing with flail the Dan ORourke peas (an early variety). The weather has affected the straw making it tough work indeed. Quite warm today and thawing very fast. Emma, Ella & I spent evening in Brampton at the singing practice for the Convention. THURSDAY 25. The seventeenth annual convention of Peel Co S. School's was started this morning in Brampton, W. M. Church; J C Snell Pres. J W Beynon Sec. Was at afternoon session, the attendance and discussions on S.S. Topics were good. A fine large meeting tonight, Rev J Potts & Monroe of Toronto, gave splendid addresses. FRIDAY 26. Attended the Covention today, during its three sessions, mass meeting of children this afternoon, they had addresses by 4 ministers. Tonight Rev Dr Castle and Rev W. Milland & Rev Mr Wood made speeches on the S. School work to an overflowing house. The Union Choir sang during the evening. The Convention has been the most successful ever held in this county. FEBRUARY, SATURDAY 27. 1875 The S.S. Convention will be held next winter at Charleston. Today threshing Dan ORourke peas. At Zion church this afternoon splitting wood and shovelling snow. Drove our 3 yr old horse "Frank" in the cutter for the first time, he made the cutter skip lively. At home this evening, quite a relief after a whole week's run. SUNDAY 28. At S.School this morning. Supt pres. Sec pres. lesson Joshua, XVIII, 1 to 10, "The land of Canaan divided among the twelve tribes of Israel," our Supt. treated the lesson in able manner he being quickened in the work by the late convention. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight; text, Luke XXIV, 45 & 46th. A clear frosty night. MARCH, MONDAY 1 The morning dawned with a fierce storm from the N.E. and the snow has fallen steadily all day. Our folks started the spring house cleaning finding employment for the whole household from small to great at whitewashing, shaking carpets, &c, &c. Spent evening at home much against my inclinations. A young ladies' social came off tonight in Brampton for new organ. �MARCH, TUESDAY 2. 1875 The Social last night was a success considering the weather, they raised $50. Spent this fore-noon in Brampton, transacting several items of business. Mailed a letter to William Rennie, Toronto. Completed the job we started at yesterday, the parlor has decidedly a fresh appearance. WEDNESDAY 3. The forenoon was spent at pea threshing with Flails. After dinner I drove to Brampton and brought home in the sleigh the Misses Mary and Emma Nichols and A F Campbell. The Misses Rebecca and Emma Carter and G H Golding & H W Dawson, all came to pay us a visit. We spent the evening at music, games, charades and social talk. THURSDAY 4. Retired to rest at 4 o'clock this morning. Yesterday and last night was very stormy. Our company staid with us until after breakfast this morning, when we all drove to their several homes. Fanned and measured the Dan O'Rourke peas about 20 bush, only a slim yield from 4 bush sown last spring. In Brampton tonight at an Auction sale of Chromos & Mirrors. Bought a Chromo @ .95c. MARCH, FRIDAY 5. 1875 And still it snows. The neighbours assembled this morning at our place to help us saw with circular saws but the snow storm prevented any work being done. Started threshing the orchard grass with flail for seed. Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge had a nice little meeting. SATURDAY 6. Mr Guy Bell was here today with his circular saw and we cut with it rather more than 20 cords of fire wood in to stove wood lengths. Peel County Lodge I.O.G.T. was held at Campbell's Cross today. The first harbinger of spring arrived yesterday in the shape of a young calf. SUNDAY 7. Drove up to S. School this morning Supt. pres. Sec pres. lesson. Joshua XX chap. "The cities of Refuge", A most interesting and instructive one indeed , our Supt used the blackboard freely and drew forth answers from the scholars both old and young by his tact in teaching and putting the questions. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight. text Isaiah XXXII 2nd verse. �MARCH, MONDAY 8, 1875 Spent the day in the barn threshing orchard grass for seed, it is slow work, the seed clings tenaciously to the stem. It has been a fine bright day. Spent evening in Brampton at Safe Guard Lodge, three were initiated we had a good programme of readings and speeches. Spent half an hour in committee meeting for a social in aid of W M Church organ fund. TUESDAY 9. At same work as yesterday and completed one small mow-full. Had a visit from Mrs J C Snell and her youngest daughter. Aunt E Ferguson from Toronto is out on a 3 day's visit and is staying with us tonight. Mailed a copy of "Conservator" to Uncle A Ferguson, Bay City. Viney and I spent the evening at a small but select party at Mrs J W Main's. WEDNESDAY 10. Arrived home this morning at 2 o'clock from the party, it was a very enjoyable one indeed. Spent this forenoon in Brampton, doing a little business and driving around. Fanned 2 bushels of orchard grass seed, which is all for nearly 2 day's threshing, but the best is yet to thresh. Weather is fine and moderate. Our first lamb's this season on 7 inst., triplets. MARCH, THURSDAY 11. 1875 Started operations on the other small mow of orchard grass with the same "poverty Stick", it is more tedious work than threshing peas but not as dusty. Had a small party of young people at our home tonight, including Misses FullJames & O'Connor of Toronto. Mr Mackenzie & R R Snell, K F Snell, and four friends from Brampton. FRIDAY 12. Drove up to Willow Lodge this morning on business. Spent afternoon at a threshing of oats for R Smith, M.P. Drove team to Brampton this evening and hiring Burrow's large pleasure bob sleighs, brought up a load of 17 young people to the "Soiree" at Zion Church given by "Edmonton" Lodge I.O.G.T. A temperance speech by Rev J W Bell & readings by J Starr R W Craig and J A Morton. SATURDAY 13. Singing last night by Misses R E Morton Jas Crawford & Miss J C Morton. Got home this morning at 1 o'Clock, tired and sleepy. This forenoon was up at Ebenezer helping to clear up the remains of last night's party. This afternoon threshing orchard grass. Spent evening in Brampton. Received a letter from Uncle Jno Ferguson of Missouri. Weather warm and pleasant. �MARCH, SUNDAY 14. 1875 Spent forenoon at S. School as usual. Supt pres. Sec pres. lesson, Joshua XXII 21 to 27. "The Altar of Witness", Our Supt. J .R. Craig, very ably expounded the lesson to the school after which he spoke a few feeling words of farewell, he will leave this neighborhood this week for Toronto Twp. Heard Rev. J W Bell preach in Brampton tonight text, Luke XV, "The Prodigal Son." MONDAY 15. A rainy day, with a heavy fog. Spent the day at general choring and fixing up in the barnyard. Spent evening at Willow Lodge, at a social party consisting of Snell's and Ferguson's, and a few select from Brampton, prominent among which were the Craig's. We had a lively and pleasant time and kept up the gay joy of the feast without cessation. TUESDAY 16. Arrived home this morning at 3 o'Clock, this almost borders on dissipation but spring will soon come and regulate matters. Completed threshing orchard grass seed have 4 bushels of clean seed. The thaw has closed for the present. the March winds are blustering today. Ont Sunday night last there was heavy thunder. It is just 7 years ago today that T and J Mason left for the States. MARCH, WEDNESDAY 17. 1875 Drove to Brampton this morning with peas for chopping and 2 1/2 barrels of apples sold to Dawson @ $1.75 per bbl. Received from Rennie of Toronto his illustrated catalogue of seeds, grain and flowers &c. &c. A small quilting bee at our house to day for elderly ladies. Spent evening at Ebenezer S. School teacher's meeting. A cold, stormy blustering day, hard frost tonight. THURSDAY 18. Drove horses and sleigh at 9 a.m. over to school house of S. S. No 22, with my sisters. Spent afternoon at Mr Jno Learment helping to haul hay. In Brampton tonight attending the Committee meeting for Young men's social we were trimming the vestry with evergreens and making extensive preparations for a crowd. FRIDAY 19. A clear frosty day. Was engaged in threshing crown peas and attending to the young lambs {19 in number}. Viney, Emma, Ella and I spent evening in Brampton W. M. Church at "Young Men's Social for New Organ" A large crowd of people, realized $60. 00 Select readings by Craig, Starr, Bell and Spiers of "Victoria College" Songs by Misses J.C. Morton and Ella Lowes. Miss B Lowes played on piano. �MARCH, SATURDAY 20. 1875 Another cold snow storm from N.E. To Brampton again today had a settlement with M Treadgold about the piano and made up the last payment of 155$, total paid in cash 355$¢. Spent afternoon at the blacksmith's shop getting some repairs on the cutter. Had a business call from J.C. Snell, Esq. tonight. SUNDAY 21. At S. School this morning. Our new Supt Mr N V Watson was present and took charge of the school for the first time. Mr J R Craig has removed from the neighbourhood. S.S. Lesson, Joshua XXIII "Joshua's warning." Heard Rev J. W. Bell preach in Brampton tonight, text, Luke XV, a sermon on same subject as last Sunday's and will preach next Sunday morning on the same "The Prodigal Son" ~ . MONDAY 22. Started at 8. A. M. with team & sleigh for Salmonville on the banks of river Credit. Bought at grist mill there 400 lbs of bran @ 1¢ per lb. Drove from thence to Townsend's lime kilns. bought 16 bush of lime @ 13¢ per bush. Got home at half past two P.M. Spent evening at the Lodge, it was held for first time in our new quarters, the Young Briton's Hall, one initiated and a long programme of readings. MARCH, TUESDAY 23. 1875 Fine bright weather but extremely frosty at night, the mercury this morning stood 5° below zero. Took a horsback ride to Willow Lodge. Spent afternoon at R Armstrong's Auction sale of farm stock and Implements. Received through Post from R Smith, M.P. a Report of all the proceedings of House of Commons on Temperance and Prohibition. WEDNESDAY 24. With the team and sleigh we made a road through the snow banks to the "other place" woods, the snow out there is about 3 ft deep on the level and it is no small job plunging through it. Hauled home two black ash saw logs and chopped down another tree. Mr Edwin Dixon from Amaranth stayed here all tonight. He brought a load down today and goes home again tomorrow. THURSDAY 25. Hauled to Brampton Steam sawmill four black ash logs 12 ft long to be sawn into material for a picket fence around the garden. Received from Uncle Taylor a copy of "Oakville Argus". This evening I drove cutter up to the residences of John Snell's Sons for mother and Elsie. Weather continues fine, but the snow banks melt very slowly. �MARCH, FRIDAY 26 1875 Drew to saw mill this forenoon the last black ash log (22 inch in diameter) total number of logs hauled this winter 45. This afternoon I drove Viney and Susie Campbell around to collect money in aid of Bible Society. Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge, I.O.G.T. the attendance of members somewhat meagre but the interest of the meeting was well sustained. SATURDAY 27 Yesterday being "Good Friday" it was observed as a holiday in Brampton, all business suspended and stores closed. Was engaged today in hauling firewood for Jas Sewell from our "other place" woods. Father drove to Brampton and done a little trade in the way of selling eggs and buying groceries &c. Weather is spring like the snow banks are slowly wasting away under the increasing heat of old Sol's rays. SUNDAY 28 Drove the sleigh full of my sisters and Miss Matilda Snell up to S. School at 10 A.M. Supt pres. Sec pres. lesson Joshua XXIV 1 to 13 "God's mercies to Israel" A Review of the Quarter's lessons which include the whole history of the life of Joshua. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight, text, Matthew XXVIII 6th verse. The Choir sang "Old Easter Anthem" from "Sacred Harmony." MARCH, MONDAY 29. 1875 Brought from "other place" woods a load of black ash logs, which were cut down by the Indians. Spent afternoon in collecting money in and around Edmonton for the S.S. Organ. Went to Brampton tonight on horseback as the roads are bad, at the Lodge until 10,30 P.M. one initiated and a large meeting. Paid to W.Beynon the money we collected for the Bible Society $8.25 TUESDAY 30. We are having spring weather now, bright sunshine, the snow banks are settling slowly, the roads are breaking up. Finished threshing the peas and fanned the same, 15 bush in all. have about 100 bush of peas now on hand. Have 29 lambs from 20 ewes, they are all feeding well and are an extra good lot, taken all in all. WEDNESAY 31 Made a commencement this morning at squaring the timber for our new building, the logs are all piled up in the wood yard ready for use. In company with JC Snell we rode on horseback down Mr J Gardener's Toronto Twp, auction sale of Short Horns prices averaged about $100 for male & females A very warm day, the face of the earth and the cellars are flooded with water. �APRIL, THURSDAY 1. 1875 Received yesterday from Uncle A Ferguson "Bay City Chronicle" a daily newspaper. The weather waxes warmer each day. The old Etobicoke makes loud music. Spent two hours today in baling water from the cellar. John Sewell (aged 16) commenced work today, hired for 7 months at $12 per month. Started splitting our stove wood for next season. FRIDAY 2 At the hewing of the timber and a job that promises daily work for some time namely trying to clear the cellar of water. the drain is frozen solid for some distance from the outlet. Went to Brampton tonight on horseback with a basket of eggs for sale. Spent evening at Choir Practice, the members do not attend to it as they should. SATURDAY 3. Doing pretty much the routine of work as yesterday. We received a letter last night from our friends in Oakville. The weather continues favourable and pleasant but not thawing quite so fast. In Brampton the water has been extremely high, the low lying streets are completely inundated. Mr R J Nichols arrived home from Chicago, after two year's absence. APRIL SUNDAY 4 1875 Enjoyed a horseback trip to S. School this morning. Supt pres. Sec pres, lesson Joshua XXIV 14 to 18, "Joshua's appeal to the Isrealites," An improvement in our S.S. Room, one corner partitioned off for an Infant classroom. Heard Rev W. Burns preach in Brampton tonight, text, Hebrews XI 4th verse. Had an hour's conversation with R J Nichols coming home from church. MONDAY 5 Completed framing, hewing the beams and plates for the new building. Went to Brampton tonight. Spent 2 1/2 hours at the Lodge, one initiated. considerable business was disposed of in reference to our new quarters and our old furniture. The roads are drying up rapidly. TUESDAY 6 Drove to Brampton this morning for to haul logs at saw mill to be sawed for us today, brought up 400 ft of strips and scantling (blackash) Mailed to Bay City a copy of "Banner" and "Casket". Bought some choice flower seeds at Bannisters. At home this evening, quite a relief it is for to spend an evening quietly at home �APRIL, WEDNESDAY 7. 1875 Drove to Brampton and brought home the last of the lumber, 400 ft, in all 800 ft of black ash. Mailed Spent afternoon at a variety of jobs, such as are prevalent at this season of the year. This evening was passed pleasantly in chat around the old fashioned fire-place and in playing sacred music on the piano. THURSDAY 8 Resumed operations on the hewing of sleepers &c. It was a bright shiny day and thawing quite fast, the snow banks are getting quite slim. Had a call from Mr Thomas Sharp a common sense Scotch farmer in whose company an hour is greatly improved. FRIDAY 9 At pretty much the same routine of work as yesterday, hewing and framing sleepers, laying and devising plans for the construction and internal arrangement of the building. Had a visit this evening from R.J. Nichols (late of Chicago) chat about that famous city and some of its wonders formed the principal discourse of the evening. APRIL SATURDAY 10 1875 Spent forenoon in Brampton doing some trade in groceries and other family necessities, also a little gossiping over the counters and at street corners. At home doing a variety of jobs after dinner, picking over potatoes, piling wood, boiling peas for feed to milch cows. SUNDAY 11 Drove spring wagon to S.School, our Supt pres. Sec. pres. lesson Judges II 11 to16 "Israels promise broken" spent afternoon at Brampton W.M.S.School, about 250 scholars & teachers. At choir practice at 4, P.M. using the new organ for the first time. Heard Rev J W Bell preach tonight, text Jeremiah XII 5th verse. MONDAY 12 Mr Jno Campbell spent the day here laying out the timber and we were framing it. Went to Brampton tonight and attended Safe Guard Lodge no 350 arrangements were made for holding debates at future meetings of the Lodge. APRIL TUESDAY 13 A driving mist from the East all day, consequently we did not very much at the framing. Drove spring wagon load of folks to Brampton tonight to hear Rev W.B. Affleck of England lecture on "Lost for the want of a word." He is a humorous speaker and holds the attention of his audience to the close. He sang songs at intervals during the lecture. �WEDNESDAY 14 Resumed active operations in the woodyard and wound up the framing for the present. Our boy also finished splitting the stovewood. The weather is fine and the roads almost dry. Spent evening at Choir practise with new organ in Methodist Church, Brampton and we made some tall singing. THURSDAY 15 Spring work started by plowing sod with one team in the field over the Etobicoke, it is in fine trim being highly located. There are snowbanks yet in the lane leading to the creek. A cold rain storm set in this evening from S. West. and promises to be pretty lengthy. APRIL, FRIDAY 16 1875 The weather has suffered from a relapse into winter again, it is freezing sharply all day and some light snow showers. Spent the day at framing. Went to Brampton at 5 P.M. to Choir Practice for the Organ Opening tonight. Fine singers from Toronto to help us through evenings programme. A Mr Crown from Toronto performed on the new organ. SATURDAY 17 The church (Methodist) was well filled last night. Rev J G Scott was the only speaker, Mr G W Coates is a fine singer. Today we wound up the framing job for the present and started the spring's operation of building fence SUNDAY 18 Spent morning at S.School. Supt pres. Sec pres. lesson Judges VI 11 to 18, "The call of Gideon to the leadership of Israel." At home this afternoon reading and at the piano. Heard Rev J.G. Scott of Harriston preach in Brampton tonight, text Revelation XIX 12th verse Rev J G S voice was very familiar and his sermon as good as he used to preach. APRIL MONDAY 19 1875 Rebuilding a fence on S.W. side of old orchard field, and putting rings in the noses of our Berkshires with the help of our new neighbour Mr Richard Watson. Started operations on the garden picket fence. Spent evening at the Lodge, three were initiated and we had a pleasant meeting resulting from a good programme. TUESDAY 20 Very cold frosty weather, the pumps are frozen every morning. Was fanning up seed barley, 30 bushels. Working at picket fence, set the cedar posts 12 ft apart and use 3x4 hemlock scantling for the frame of the fence. At home tonight, enjoying a fine open fire in the dining room. �WEDNESDAY 21 Such weather, the North wind is blowing almost a gale with a clear sky. The roads are dusty. Started chopping some fallen timber in "other place woods - mostly tops of trees. Nearly completed the picket fence. Our folks spent the day at Willow Lodge on a visit. Tonight am reading the "Canada Farmer" published in Toronto at "Glob Printing" Office. APRIL, THURSDAY 22 1875 Programme of work for today pretty much the same as yesterday, working on the {third} side of the garden, it is a work that cannot be disposed very quickly! Went to Brampton tonight and her heard Rev W.B Affeck lectur on "Wine water wit and wisdom' in Concert Hall the audience was large and the lecture a very humrus one. FRIDAY 23. Working at board fence, trimming th apple trees and fruit trees and other jobs peculiar to spring work, formed to day's work. The weather is moderating somewhat but the north wind still prevails, an inch or two of snow fell this evening which will take some of the frost out of the air no doubt. SATURDAY 24. Spent two hours this morning in concert with our new neighbour R. Watson at fixing the line fence between us over the Etobicoke. After dinner today I started plowing once more at the sod, the frost is just barely out. On Tuesday last 20th the mercury stood at 10° degrees below zero at Ottawa. SUNDAY 25 Spent morning at S.School. Supt pres, Sec pres, lesson, Judges VII 1 to 8 "Gideon's victory over the enemies of Israel." The attendance of scholars is increasing every Sabbath. Heard Rev J W Bell preach in Brampton Methodist Church tonight text Amos IV 12th verse, a very solemn and impressive sermon. MONDAY 26 Plowing sod all day on the hill across the Etobicoke. Father was sowing black oats in the old orchard field, the ground works finely but there is frost underlying the dry and almost dusty earth. This evening was spent at the Lodge. Miss Jennie Peacock was initiated, the election of Officers for next quarter took place. TUESDAY 27 Completed the sod plowing over the creek, turned over about 3 acres. Finished sowing and harrowing in the oats also a bushel of early peas. The weather is warm and dry. Went to Edmonton tonight and was initiated a member �of Edmonton Grange no 130 of Patrons of Husbandry. Sold to Messers Dawson & Williamson a 2 yr old steer and a 4 weeks old calf @ $42 APRIL WEDNESDAY 28, 1875 Sowed 3 acres of peas with 8 bush on the plowed sod. Started cultivating the ground for barley. The Annual County Spring Fair was held in Brampton today, there was a large crowd of people, and a good show of horses and cattle. Received a letter from Aunt Mary Mason. Mrs J C Snell and here little family were here today. THURSDAY 29. One team using the cultivator and the other at the roller on the sowed peas. A fine rain this afternoon from the east; which stopped seeding operations temporally. Packed away the pork in dry salt in barrels. Have about 2 loads of straw and 2 tons of hay yet and about 100 bush of turnips. FRIDAY 30 Started plowing the sod field N.W. of old {large V mark} orchard field, it is in fine condition, and will no doubt bring a fine crop of peas. This month is departing cold, a strong west wind all day and frosty tonight. At home reading newspapers tonight. The "Guardian" is improving all the time as a first class weekly paper. MAY SATURDAY 1 1875 Drove wagon up to Mr Dyer's (near Snell's lake) and brought home 26 young maple & basswood trees and planted the same along the front of our farm. At noon today there started a two hours snow storm nearly 3 inches fell. This evening it is raining briskly from N.E. and quite cold. Had my driving team shod today at Campbell's shop. SUNDAY 2 Walked to Brampton at 9 a.m. to attend the Quarterly meeting in the Canada Methodist Church. Rev John Shaw of Toronto preached, text Revelations VII 9 & 10 verses. Three funerals were announced from the pulpit today. Took dinner and tea at Mr J W Main's. Heard Mr Shaw again tonight, text Matt XI 28th verse, A sermon abounding in eternal truth and practical advice. MONDAY 3 Spent forenoon fixing the line fence over the creek next to D Wiggins. Plowing sod this afternoon and worked steady to make up for lost time through the recent bad weather. Yesterday was almost a winter's day. Spent evening at the Lodge, three were initiated and officers installed, G H Golding, W C T, T Duggan, W.S. �MAY, TUESDAY 4. 1875 Plowed nearly an acre and a half of sod. Had the other team at the cultivator on the ground for barley. Father spent the day at Willow Lodge helping to plant a young orchard of one hundred trees. The weather is warming up and the young grass is just struggling up to meet the light and heat. WEDNESDAY 5 On Monday last we planted 16 young apple trees (from Rochester) mostly winter varieties. Sowed 16 bush of barley on a 7 1/2 acre field, harrowed and furrowed it out, seeded the same with 4 bush orchard grass, 1 bush of red clover, 2 bush timothy & 8 lbs of Alsike. Raining smartly this evening and consequently home was the attraction tonight. THURSDAY 6 Seeding stopped for today by the rain. Was plowing sod this forenoon. Our folks went to Brampton for to make some necessary purchases. This afternoon at fencing and prospecting over the fields and meadows. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice. MAY, FRIDAY 7. 1875 This forenoon was spent at sod plowing in the 10 acre field over the Etobicoke. After dinner we sowed and harrowed in 6 1/2 acres of barley {13 bush} in field in the rear of the barn. Sold to T Milner Brampton Grocer, 12 bags of Early Rose @ $1.05 per bag. At home tonight reading the newspapers. SATURDAY 8. Plowing sod all day with one team. Pruning the fruit trees in the garden Planting onions and other seeds Putting a small fence of wild willow wands around the flower beds to protect from the poultry. In Brampton tonight at Choir practice. Bought of K.C.& Co. 1 pr of black kid gloves @ $1.30 a coarse straw hat @ 25¢, black neck tie @ 50¢ SUNDAY 9 At Ebenezer Union S. School this morning Supt pres Sect pres. lesson Ruth I 1 to 22 "Ruth and Naomi." There is only this one lesson in the series devoted to the history of this remarkable woman. Last Sunday the lesson was about Samson. A very warm day, this evening there was a very heavy thunder storm, it started just before Church time and consequently home was the refuge. MAY, MONDAY 10, 1875 The rainfall of last night has proved to be an extra heavy one, the ground is thoroughly saturated. Spent forenoon in sheep-house, docking and fixing up the sheep. The high water in the creek has carried away both of the fences �over the same. At Brampton tonight at the special services now being held in Methodist Church, heard Rev W Burns preach text Acts XVII 30. A good prayer meeting afterwards. TUESDAY 11 Trimming garden fruit trees, and willows, transplanting horse chesnuts, cherries, and plum trees, mulching them with sawdust, and washing the apple trees with soap suds, also sowing parsnip seed. Plowing sod this afternoon and scarcely dry enough for that work. Father procured from M.M. Elliott a basketful of young strawberry plants for setting. WEDNESDAY 12 Sold to T Milner 22 bush of barley @ 1.00 per bush also 4 bags of Early Rose @ $1.05. Bought a daily "Liberal" a very neatly printed Toronto paper, full of the latest news, put in a most attractive manner. A drizzling west rain during most of the day, quite cool and frost-like tonight. Mr David Smith Senr of Brampton died early this morning at the advanced age of 80 years. MAY, THURSDAY 13. 1875 Picking stones off the meadows on "other place" in to small piles ready for hauling. Completed plowing the sod field. Procured from Mr D Wiggins a dozen small hemlock shrubs and set them in the front yard. Spent evening at protracted meeting in Brampton, Rev W Burns conducted it, there were several seekers after Salvation. FRIDAY 14. Sowed 16 1/2 bush of mixed "crown" and "golden vine" peas on 5 1/2 acres and harrowed it once over. J. C. Snell and family were here for dinner, today being their wedding anniversary, the seventh. Built a rail fence to protect the young maples planted in the acre pasture plot. Spent evening at Mr Nichols, R. J. N. is laid up with a cut leg. SATURDAY 15. Some more rain. Spent forenoon hauling rails for to replace the fence over the creek and for firewood. Repairing the cellar drain leading from the house. Viney and I went to Brampton tonight to Choir practice, a Mr Scudder of Toronto played the organ in grand style, he will preside at the Sabbath services tomorrow. MAY, SUNDAY 16, 1875 At S.School the old church was nearly filled this morning, new scholars coming every Sunday. Lesson I Samuel I 21 to 28 "Hannah the praying mother." Heard Rev J.W. Bell preach in Brampton tonight, text Job XXI 22. At the close of the service there was a good prayer meeting. �MONDAY 17 Finished sowing grain at last, sowed about 1 1/2 acre of sod with barley, have 16 acres of barley, 9 acres of peas, 9 acres of oats. Started the roller at work on the barley field, it is just up enough to show a little green, the ground is pretty solid. Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiated, one expelled for violation. TUESDAY 18 Commenced the heavy job of hauling barnyard manure, spreading it from the wagon on the root ground. This was a bright warm day, the willows are justing bursting into leaf. Planted a small plot of "Early Rose." Had a moonlight fishing excursior tonight in our flats - but we signally failed to catch any. MAY, WEDNESDAY 19. 1875 At same work as yesterday, drew out 15 loads. Kept the roller at the oats and barley. Any quantity of snow and ice in the yard under the manure, which the work some cooler this warm day. At home this evening reading the news &c. THURSDAY 20 Completed hauling manure on the root ground, put out 35 loads. Rolling the meadows on "other place". Started plowing the root ground across, it is rather cloggy yet, but will work up well in a few days. At Brampton tonight doing a little market business with eggs and butter. FRIDAY 21 Programme of to day's operations viz., Cross-plowing, washing 25 sheep in the "Etobicoke" whose waters are cold yet for so late in the season, brought up from "Campbell's" shop two hoops (5 ft 9 inch in diameter) of iron 3/8 /inch X 1 1/2 inch, for constructing a new cistern of ash lumber, as the old brick walls have given away. A very refreshing thunder shower tonight after a very warm day. MAY, SATURDAY 22. 1875 A very warm day for plowing, the heat appeared to affect the horses. Vegetation is now making rapid strides, the wild plum is in blossom. Spent evening in Brampton at Choir Practice. Bought at R Chisholm & Co's store a black felt hat @ $2.00, necktie and collar @ 75¢. SUNDAY 23. Spent morning at S.Shool, lesson I Samuel III 1 to 10, "The Call of the child Samuel". There were 82 scholars and a number of visitors present. Heard Rev Jno W Bell preach in Brampton tonight; text, Acts XX 24th verse. A good sermon on the life of Paul. �MONDAY 24 The "Queen's" birthday, kept as a public holiday. Was plowing all forenoon. After dinner, Robert J Nichols and I drove up to Snell's lake, where a general picnic was held, quite a large crowd of people There were 8 small row boats on the lake, a charge being made for a ride, The affair passed off quietly and no one drowned. MAY, TUESDAY 25. 1875 Weather very hot and dry, was cross plowing all day and it was a melting job. The plum and cherry trees are well filled with blossoms. Are feeding all the live stock on green rye by pastureing it. Spent evening at home being tired enough for bed when 7 o'clock came. WEDNESDAY 26. Was engaged today in shearing the sheep, the average weight of the fleeces will not be so good as last year, the heaviest 12 1/2 lbs from a yearling ewe, about one day wears away the novelty of this job as it is sore work on the back and knees of the operator. THURSDAY 27 Have the root ground cross-planted. This forenoon was spent harrowing and rolling the same thoroughly. Started planting potatoes, commencing with Early Rose, having them all cut in halves before planting. The work is driving us because of late season and there is no help but to take it early and late and every day. MAY, FRIDAY 28. 1875 Completed the work of yesterday by planting in all 11 bush of "Early Rose" and 2 bush "Chili's" on hardly 3/4 of an acre, put them in with plow dropping in every third furrow. Sowed 2 lbs of "Yellow Mangold" seed on rather more than 1/2 acre. In Brampton tonight at Choir Practice. Mailed a letter on business to Napanee. SATURDAY 29 Sowed with hand drill 1 1/2 bush of Yankee corn & 1/2 bush Canadian corn in rows for green feed. Planted in hills som corn, beans and pop corn. Both day's seeding were done in the same field. A slight shower today. The wire- worm is busy working at the barley the dry weather being in their favor. SUNDAY 30 Walked to S.School at 9.30 A.M. lesson. I Samuel IV 12 to 20 "The death of Eli". A large attendance of scholars and visitors, mostly friends in the neighborhood. J C Snell and family were here this afternoon and for tea this evening. Heard Father McFadden in Methodist Church, Brampton tonight, a plain gospel sermon. �MAY, MONDAY 31. 1875 Working up the ground for rape. Destroying tent caterpillars on apple trees. Pulling red-root out of the meadows. Started plowing the rye field, the stock having pastured it clean off. The woods are now in full leaf. The apple blossoms just opening. JUNE, TUESDAY 1 The Queen month of the year. Worked very hard all day at the plowing, it sets up like sod the roots of the rye having penetrated down fully six inches. This evening, walked up to the Town Hall, Edmonton to attend the semi- monthly meeting of the Grange, one man initiated. WEDNESDAY 2 Completed the task of plowing the rye about 4 acres. Had the other team hauling manure, using some of it for mulching young apple and maple trees. A great stir in Brampton to day in consequence an election trial between Chisholm and Beynon in Court House before Chief Justice Draper. JUNE, THURSDAY 3 1875 Commenced doing the statute labor on the public roads with team and two hands, Mr S. Huxley being pathmaster, The work consists mostly in hauling dirt from side of road and filling up the holes. A day's work is 8 hours, we have 7 days to put in. FRIDAY 4 At same work as yesterday and finished up our share of the work for this year. The election trial is still going on and daily attracts large crowds of people. Had a pleasant drive this evening in company with a load of Brampton Good Templars up to "Edmonton" Lodge we had quite a lively spelling match. SATURDAY 5 Sowed 2 1/2 bush of mixed "Hungarian" and "Millet" grass seed on 4 acres. Sold to K.C. & Co 44 bush of "Farrow" wheat @ 85¢ per bush. Bought of Perker & Rumans 165 lbs of nails @ 3 1/2¢. Bought of R Aitken 9 squares of first class sawed shingles @ $2.00 per square. The evidence given on election trial is completed and the decision to be given by the Judge "Draper" on14th inst. JUNE, SUNDAY 6. 1875 Spent forenoon at S.School, the lesson I Samuel VII 5 to 12th verses "Samuel the Judge and priest of Israel." Spent afternoon at C.M, S. School Brampton, the Bible class is conducted by Mr J G Scott, Also at Choir Practice at 4 PM, Took tea at Mr Golding's. Heard this evening Rev Dr Haywood of Oshawa preach a temperance sermon. �MONDAY 7 Started active operations at the foundation of the new building. Drew from the banks of "Etobicoke" 4 loads of good sand and also several loads of stones for filling up the trench to the level of the ground. Weather exceedingly dry, although indications of rain almost every day. At 4 AM this morning I took a drive over to Guy Bell's on business. TUESDAY 8. Commenced building the wall of the foundation, it will not be a long job as its extreme height is 18 inches, the average about 10 inches. Gristed at Mains Mill 12 b{ush} of mixed "Treadwell" & "Mammoth" wheat. At work until 8 o'clock every evening now, up in the mornings at 4.30 o'clock. JUNE, WEDNESDAY 9 1875 Completed two of the walls, except some filling between the sleepers and started at the third and last one. The examination of candidates for admission to the High School at Brampton took place yesterday and today, sister Emma tried for admission but the result is not yet known. Some prospect of rain tonight. THURSDAY 10 At the same job as yesterday, and have the walls so far finished as to put on the sleepers. The noxious weed called Redroot is very prevalent this season on the meadow and in the fall wheat. At odd times we have pulled most of it in our fields. FRIDAY 11 Completed the mason work today Had a visit this afternoon from Mr J C Snell & Miss R. F. Snell from Burnhamthorpe. In company with some Brampton friends we visited Edmonton Lodge tonight and made arrangements for holding a union Picnic at Snell's Lake on Friday next 18 inst. The heat tonight is very oppressive. JUNE, SATURDAY 12, 1875 Drilled the ground and sowed 4 lbs of Rape seed on 1 1/4 acres in the field in the rear of the barn yard. This afternoon working at frame work of new building and asking help from the neighbors to erect it next Monday. At Brampton tonight at Choir Practice. We had a nice thunder shower last night. SUNDAY 13. At the S School this morning lesson I Samuel VIII 4 to 9 "A King desired by the Israelites." The number of scholars is steadily increasing and the average attendance better than ever before in the history of the school. In Brampton Methodist Church tonight, a Mr Dracass preached text Isaiah LV 1st verse. �MONDAY 14 With the help of Jno Campbell we made the final preparations for the raising of the building this afternoon. About twenty of the neighbors were here it was but a short job and no accidents occurred. Spent evening at the Lodge, a large attendance some choice recitations were given three of the brethren. JUNE, TUESDAY 15. 1875 Spent the day at the outside boarding that being the first part of the work to be done. Dipped the young lambs (28) in a solution of McDougall's "Tick destroyer" using two 35¢ boxes. Spent evening at "Edmonton Grange' Picnic parties from Brampton to Snell's lake are of almost daily occurrence. WEDNESDAY 16 At the same job as yesterday and finished it, also have the sheeting for the roof all nailed on. Hemlock lumber is not pleasant to handle, there are so many slivers. Weather warm and exceedingly dry the dust on the roads is three inches deep. THURSDAY 17. How welcome is the rain which is falling this forenoon from the N.E., lasted about 4 hours and is a great boon indeed. Started at the shingling this afternoon erecting a scaffold for that purpose, Had a short visit from J.V. Snell & W Snell this evening Set out celery and cabbage plants. JUNE, FRIDAY 18 1875 Spent the day drilling up the ground for turnips and sowing the same with hand drill, put 6 lbs of seed on 2 acres. Our folks drove spring wagon to Brampton this evening on business. At home tonight reading the news papers. SATURDAY 19. Our neighbor John Learment being very ill. I went over and put in his turnips for him. Have one side of the new roof completed taking 5 squares of shingles they are not extra good ones quite a few knots in them. Spent evening in Brampton. SUNDAY 20 At S. School this morning lesson I Samuel, X 17 to 24, "Saml chosen king of the Israelites" Our superintendent N V Watson conducts the school very satisfactorily to all and speaks well on the lesson. Heard Rev J W Bell preach in Brampton tonight, text, Revelations XXII 17th verse, A very earnest sermon being a farewell to evening congregation. �JUNE, MONDAY 21, 1875 Working this forenoon at the last half of the roof, it was very hot the sun's rays reflecting from the bright new shingles. After dinner went over to John Woodhall's bee for raising a barn and shed, it is splendid fun when the men get warmed up to the work in putting on the last timber. TUESDAY 22 Completed the roof of the cow-house taking nearly 10 1/2 squares of shingles and 40 lbs of nails. Picking the Colorado potato bugs, the plants are up about 3 inches high and the bugs are coming in thousands. Early peas are in full bloom, the fall wheat just shooting out. At home this evening. WEDNESDAY 23 An exceedingly warm day, spent it working in new building, laying down the lower floor with 2 inch hemlock plank. A considerable quantity of a weed with a large white flower in the meadow, have pulled it up by hand. At home tonight enjoying the pleasure of a quiet hour on the front verandah. JUNE, THURSDAY 24, 1875 Carpenter work continued, have both upper and lower floor completed. A most refreshing thunder shower came down this afternoon and the ground is swimming in water. The heat is oppressive. Walked to Brampton tonight, Received a letter from Bay City (Mr A Ferguson) FRIDAY 25 Arranging and building the stalls and boxes in new building. Viney and I drove to Brampton this evening. At Choir practice we made extensive arrangements for a grand picnic to be held at Snell's lake tomorrow health and especially weather permitting. SATURDAY 26 Spent a couple of hours at Campbell's smithy getting the horses shod. Afternoon with three of my sisters we drove up to Willow Lodge, when a very heavy rain came up from the South and completely spoiled the prospects for a picnic. Staid at J.C. Snell's for tea tonight. The roads are very muddy indeed. JUNE, SUNDAY 27 1875 Attended Brampton Methodist Church this morning and heard Rev J W Bell preach his farewell address sermon text II John 8th verse. He will spend the coming year at Victoria College. This evening Rev W Burns preached his farewell sermon text Genesis VI 3rd verse. Mr Burns goes to the Streetsville Circuit, he has been 2 years on this station. �MONDAY 28. Sold to K Chisholm & Co 183 lbs of clean wool @ 33 1/2¢ per lb, The sheep have hardly average 8 lbs each this year. W Peaker's men put tin eavetroughes on the new cow house, 60 ft @ 12 1/2¢ Spent evening at Safe Guard Lodge a good attendance, a debate took place "Resolved that Nature is more pleasing to the eye than Art" Six members spoke it was decided in favour of art. TUESDAY 29 Had the horse "Charley" shod at Harris' shop No10 . He is a first class work-man for a young man. Had team hauling barnyard manure into a large pile in pea field. Weather cool and showery the ground is filled with water. At home tonight writing an address to be given tomorrow night. JUNE, WEDNESDAY 30, 1875 At same work as yesterday and have the yards cleared and tidy Fighting the potato bug, gathering them by quarts and consigning them to the fire. we are about master of them for this season. Tonight was spent in Brampton making a presentation to Miss Morton at her home of "Certificate of Membership" of Good Templars, three members were there. JULY, THURSDAY 1 Dominion day has been well celebrated this year by picnics & lacrosse matches, laying corner stones of new churches and concerts. Spent the day at home. J C Snell and family were here all day. Viney, Emma and I went to Concert tonight in Brampton in aid of P M S. School, mostly Brampton talent, the affair was a success. FRIDAY 2 Horse hoeing potatoes, mangolds, and corn, all growing rapidly now. Making and hanging doors on new building. Drove to town tonight and brought up Miss Jennie Peacock for a 24 hour visit. Weather is cool and dry. Received a "Bay City Tribune" from Uncle A Ferguson JULY, SATURDAY 3. 1875 Hilling up the Canadian corn with hand hoe, Horse hoeing the rape. Had a visit today from old friends Mr & Mrs J M Joness of Bowmanville, they are on a short visiting tour among former acquaintances. Drove to Brampton tonight and bought at K.C. & Co, pair of dark tweed pants @ 6.75 �SUNDAY 4 Spent the morning at S. School, lesson, John I 1 to 14. "The Word made flesh," This half year will include all the gospel of John and will be a most interesting and profitable series of lessons. At C M S School Brampton at 2 PM. At choir practice at 4 P.M. Heard Rev Mr Salton the new minister preach tonight about the life of Abraham. MONDAY 5 Horse hoeing the turnip crop. This showery weather is favorable to root crops and they are doing finely. Raining most of afternoon. Walked to Brampton this evening and spent it pleasantly with C. M. Choir and others at Mr Morton's making a farewell visit and giving a present of gold watch & locket to Miss Morton organist for 4 years in our church. JULY, TUESDAY 6, 1875 Shipped to Wm Murray of Chesterfield (near Hamburg) our 18 months old Short Horn bull Momentum at 8 oclock this morning, via G T Railway. The price $100.00 we received yesterday by express. To day cutting thistle with scythes on pasture fields Ordered $8.50 worth of fruit from Dayton Ohio Nursery, to be delivered next Autumn. WEDNESDAY 7 Commenced the hay harvest today, cutting with mower and scythe the young orchard field and an acre of natural grass on the flats. Spent this evening at a Strawberry festival given by Sons of Temperance of Brampton, singing by Prof Dennis of Chicago and temperance speech by Luke Sharp of Toronto. THURSDAY 8. Shortly after 5 o'clock A.M. father and mother started on a trip with buggy to Amaranth to visit the friends up there. Cutting more grass and raking up that cut yesterday. Drew in the orchard grass two small loads from 2 acres the crop was quite thin and light. JULY, FRIDAY 9. 1875 Finished mowing the grass field over the Etobicoke about 6 acres. Hauled in 3 loads of hay in rather a green state, spreading it well over the mows. The weather is fine but the grass dries slowly it is so fresh and full of sap. Spent tonight at Choir practice. Miss Bella Lowes has been appointed Organist. SATURDAY 10 Completed the hay field and have it all raked clean. 6 loads or one to the acre. Our folks got home this evening from Amaranth having rode to day from Shelburne 36 miles away. Our friends are in good health and spirits and the country is prospering. �SUNDAY 11 A splendid bright cool day but could not enjoy it because of a slight illness, was kept in the house all day. The first Sunday this year thus spent at home the time hangs heavily, the hours pass slowly. Spent the day at reading and at the piano. Our folks went to Brampton church tonight and Heard Rev Mr Salton preach. JULY, MONDAY 12, 1875 Started the mower in the 10 acre field on "other place," it is entirely a crop of timothy, not very thick but stands 3 and 4 ft high all over the field promising a good yield of first class hay, The Orangemen made a great noise and clatter in their march to Brampton today, some of them coming home tonight gloriously drunk. TUESDAY 13 Splendid weather for hay harvest clear sky and strong west wind. Completed mowing the field we started yesterday and drew home 5 loads of bright timothy hay. The first cherries are ripe, early potatoes in bloom, the former is an average crop but small in size. Received a letter from Uncle John Ferguson of Missouri. WEDNESDAY 14 Began mowing the field of timothy in front of house, it is quite a light thin crop, Horse-hoeing the turnips, are growing slowly as the weather is dry. Hauled 7 loads of hay and unloaded with horse-hay-fork, it works grandly in this kind of hay, does the work a little quicker and saves a great deal of hardship in the mow. JULY, THURSDAY 15, 1875 Finished the ten-acre-field, have 17 loads of well cured hay off it. Had some visitors today from Brampton old acquaintances and friends. Picnics at Snell's lake are still the rage, almost exclusively town people as this is their season of leisure but not muchly for the farmers. Sold a Berkshire to J Sewell @ $5.00 (2 months old.) FRIDAY 16. Cutting remainder of front field and started drawing in but a shower put a stop to these operations. Drove to Brampton tonight to Choir Practice. Mailed a letter to John Ferguson, Osborn Missouri. Had a close hair crop at J E Wood's shop. SATURDAY 17 Completed the hay harvest this evening. the last field yielded but 4 loads off 8 acres, total number of loads 28 off 25 acres more or less. Have 1/2 acre of yellow mangolds which we thinned out today, they are but a thin crop. The Hay crop was well saved this season, except 3 loads it was all cured without rain. �JULY, SUNDAY 18, 1875 At S. School this morning lesson, John II 1 to 10, "Jesus at the marriage in Cana of Galilee and His first miracle wrought." This evening we heard Rev Mr C Fawcett of Manitoba preach in Brampton, text Luke XXIV 47th. He is still full of the old fire in preaching, The Collection was in aid of the Mission at Portage Le Prairie. MONDAY 19 Started the job of thinning out the turnips and will take some three days work as they are so thick in the rows; every prospect of a good crop. Made another tour over the potato plants destroying the Colorado bugs of which there seems to be an endless supply this year. TUESDAY 20 Today with team and wagon we hauled 400 cedar rails and built a fence to make a lane in the clover field on "other place," for convenience in pasturage. Spent the evening at Edmonton Grange, had a visit from Bro Peter Smith of Sarnia, he brightened us up a little on the proper workings of the Grange. JULY Wednesday 21 1875 Thinning and hoeing turnips was the business of today. Had a call from three American gentlemen who are buying sheep, did not make a bargain yet Wwith them. Aunt Mrs Trueman is making a visit this week. Thursday 22 Completed the turnip job tonight after a steady day's work. Our folks and Aunty Trueman drove up on a visit to old Mr Hall's. Weather dry, the grain is changing color very fast. Picking raspberries is the order of the day now, they are plenty this year. Friday 23 Separated from the flock 13 ram lambs and put them on the clover field. Horsehoeing the rape, potatoes and mangolds Drove Aunt & Hattie home tonight. Received a letter from Oakville We had a visit from Aunt Lizzie Ferguson of Toronto, only 2 hours stay however. July Saturday 24 1875 Making hay from some grass which is around the grain fields. Cutting thistles and pulling burs burrs, various light jobs formed this day's work Market price of wheat is about $1.25, it has risen very suddenly 30¢ a bushel. �Sunday 25 Drove up to S.School this morning, lesson, John III 1 to 17, "The New Birth". The "Messenger" for July 15th was distributed among the scholars, it is a great favorite with all the school. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton tonight, text, Luke XXII, 61 & 62 An extremely warm day. Monday 26 Hauling manure from the sheep pen into a large pile in front meadow field, drew 16 loads. Drove to Brampton tonight and attended "Safe Guard" Lodge, a good meeting, two young ladies initinated, officers elected for next quarter, W.C.T., Bro J. H. Elliott, &c &c. July Tuesday 27 1875 Completed the task of hauling manure for this season, have put 21 loads for top dressing meadow. This afternoon, Viney, Emma and I drove over to Snell's lake to Good Templar's Picnic about 60 persons present, the time passed pleasantly and swiftly, rowing in small boats on lake until darkness came. Wednesday 28 This morning saw the opening of the harvest campaign on "Rose Lea" Farm. The first onsett being at the fall wheat, cut about 2 acres and bound it the centre of the field is rather green yet, it is below an average crop, parts of the field are quite thin, winter killed. Thursday 29 Reaped 7 1/2 acres of barley, it is a good average crop, has not ripened evenly, on the whole is just scarcely ripe enough for cutting but the season is growing late and we are getting impatient to get at the work. The peas and oats are ripening very fast. Weather dry and warm. July Friday 30 1875 This morning we cut an acre and one half of barley in field over the Etobicoke and bound it. Afternoon was binding and cocking up loose barley, the latter job being as a security against rain coming and coloring the barley. Spent tonight at Choir Practice as usual. Saturday 31 With the help of two extra men we reaped and bound the rest of the fall wheat (about 6 1/2 acres), it was still green in low places but rusty and consequently would not improve any whatever. Weather dry and cool. Mailed on Thursday last a "Conservator" to John Tribble of Shelburne. �August Sunday 1 Drove to Brampton C. M. Church at 10 A.M. to Quarterly Meeting Rev John Learoyd preached, text, I Peter V 7th verse, "He careth for you". Took dinner at J W Main's. The Misses Elsie & Emma Armstrong from New York are their on a visit. Rev W McFadden preached tonight, text, II Corinthians I 7th August Monday 2 1875 Cut the last field (6 1/2) acres) of barley, it is the best crop of any that we have. Afternoon saw us hauling in barley, brought in 7 loads, pitching it on wagon out of the cocks. Worked late tonight because of appearance of rain. At home tonight. Tuesday 3 A wet day in harvest is a clog to the work and makes one feel dull, not in anything like working trim. It has not rained much today but a fine drizzling rain has continued most of the time since daybreak. Fanning up a load of spring wheat and hand hoeing the turnips the second time over. Wednesday 4 Mailed a letter to N H Albaugh of Tadmor, Ohio (Hill Home Nursery). This morning I fixed up the heavy wagon with seats around the box and drove to Brampton, in company with 30 other teams containing loads of Sunday School children, drove over to "Eldorado Mills" and we had a grand Picnic. About 500 people present, 4 S Schools were represented. August Thursday 5 1875 Yesterday we dosed our potato tops with Paris green & flour. Damp cloudy weather retards the harvest very much, scarcely anything done since Monday. Made a charge at the peapulling this afternoon in good style on the "crown hill" beyond the creek Visitors today Mr & Mrs H Modeland and Miss Alma Ferguson of Toronto. Friday 6 Still another rainy day, more has fallen today than any time since the wet-weather started. Doing inside work at new building. Had visitors, Misses Lulu Main, E I Armstrong & H Modeland. Tonight at Choir Practice. Received yesterday a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice. �Saturday 7 Rain has ceased. Finished cutting the peas on the hill. Turned over the barley sheaves on 6 acres, it is drying slowly but the grain will be badly colored. The root crop and the corn are growing finely, the former are looking extremely well. August Sunday 8 1875 Spent morning at S. School, lesson, John V, 1 to 15, "Jesus at Bethesda healing the sick man". Reading and singing this afternoon. At Brampton C M Church tonight and heard Rev Mr Salton preach, text, Romans V, 1st verse. Miss Lizzie Ferguson came here tonight. Monday 9 1875 Hired a man (Chas Banks of Amaranth) this morning for a few days @ $1.25 per day. Drew in about 7 loads of fall wheat and 10 loads of loose barley with two teams & wagons. The grain is now in fine order for coming in, the work will be lively as everything is ready to be harvested. Tuesday 10 Completed hauling the loose barley 27 loads in all, unloaded them in the barn using the horse fork, have the large bay now filled up to the plates. A shower of rain this afternoon just prevented us getting the rest of barley sheaves secured. August Wednesday 11 1875 Cleaned up the fall wheat and barley fields, had 32 loads of barley off 15 acres & 12 loads of wheat off 9 acres. Both crops as compared with last year are superior in bulk of straw at any rate, threshing alone can tell about the yield of grain. Thursday 12 Reaping and binding black oats this forenoon in old orchard field, they are a good average crop. After dinner we drew in the peas from over the creek 9 loads off 3 acres. Visitors today Miss Jennie Peacock of Brampton. Weather warm and dry. Friday 13 Wound up the job of cutting oats, have them all bound and shocked up, it presents a fine appearance the black oats shining out among the bright chaff, the stooks thickly studded over the field. Visitors arrived today from Oshawa, Aunt Jennie Rice and her baby daughter. �August Saturday 14 1875 Made a gallant charge at the pea field today with one scythe, rather a slow movement but the field is only 5 1/2 acres, they are heavy crop, the straw very long and bulky, Raked with horse the wheat field and drew in a small load of rakings. The burden of the harvest has been gathered in this week. Sunday 15 At S. School today, lesson, John VI 41 to 58, Jesus says I am the bread of Life". The lessons for this Quarter are most interesting John's Gospel is contains a great deal of love and feelings towards mankind. Heard Rev John Learoyd preach in Brampton tonight, text, Luke XVI 31st verse. Monday 16 Sent our boy to help neighbor J Learment harvest in return for a day's help from him 2 weeks ago. Spent most of the day cutting peas and worked pretty lively at the job. Drew in 2 loads of oats this evening after tea. Weather is all that could be desired for harvesting. Sister Emma started to attend Brampton High School. August Tuesday 17 1875 Sent a grist and chopping to Main's mill this morning. At the same job as yesterday, getting it now worked up into one corner of the field. Hauled in six loads of oats, they are fine ones, the sheaves handle almost as heavy as wheat. The first load of new wheat in Brampton brought $1.25 per bush. Wednesday 18 Had man and team at threshing for neighbour Richd Watson. Most of the day was spent in the pea field. Finished drawing in the oats, 12 loads in all. Harvest is progressing finely now with good weather. Will now concentrate all our forces on the last field, the peas. Thursday 19 A break in the fine weather with such a "pour down" as we do not often witness, lasting about 2 hours afternoon. We managed to secure 5 loads of peas earlier in the day, expect no more harvest this week. Harvest apples are late ripening this year and are just now fine and mellow, we have but a few this season. August Friday 20 1875 With team and two men are helping J Learment to thresh grain with machine. Father drove Aunt Jennie up to Willow Lodge to visit. �Visitors today, Mrs J W Main and Miss Elsie Armstrong of New York. At home tonight reading the news At No 10 this evening. Saturday 21 Spent forenoon choring around at various jobs, docking ewe lambs (15 in all) and putting them off from their dams. After dinner, we managed to secure three loads of peas when rain started and spoiled any further proceedings in that line. Dull harvesting indeed. Sunday 22 Drove to Ebenezer Union S. School at 9:30 A. M. Supt abs. J C Snell conducted the exercises and addressed the scholars on the lesson, John VII, 40 to 46, "Jesus the Christ". This evening in Brampton I heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach a sermon for benefit of young people, text Ephesians V 16th verse, "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil" August Monday 23 1875 Commenced crossplowing the pea and barley land behind the "Etobicoke" it is strong fresh ground and turns up finely. Afternoon A Campbell helped us draw in 8 large loads of peas Our boy was threshing at J Woodhall's all day. Visitors this evening, Mr A F Campbell & Jennie Peacock. Tuesday 24 And once again we shout "Harvest Home". A year has rolled away exactly since it was last shouted on "Rose Lea" farm, last season's harvest was finished also on 24th August. Had 20 large loads of peas off 5 1/2 acres, put 4 loads into a stack just behind the barn. This afternoon threshed 2 loads with horses tramping them on the barn floor. Wednesday 25 Father drove Aunt Jennie Rice to Brampton this morning. she will start for home tomorrow and sister Ella will go with her. Received a letter from A Ferguson Bay City. Plowing with both teams today in field that was started at on Monday. August Thursday 26 1875 At the same task as yesterday. The side-hill plowing is heavy work, the ground being hard and dry, except that it plows well. Weather is all that could be desired, days bright and warm, the nights quite cool. The garden fruits are coming in such as pears, plums and tomatoes all of which are a good crop this season. �Friday 27 Wound up the first plowing on the other side of creek and started cross plowing the pea field next "old orchard" field, it is quite hard and turns up lumpy. Drove to Brampton tonight and done a little trade in grocery line and at W J Ewart's shoe store. Saturday 28 Today we cut with mower 4 acres of mixed Hungarian & millet grass. It is only a medium crop and rather green for quick curing. Had a team at the harrowing of the field just completed plowing. August Sunday 29 1875 Walked up to S.School this morning [alone as the rest of the family went to Church], lesson John VIII 28 to 36, "Freedom through the Truth". Heard Rev Mr Salton preach tonight at Brampton, text Deuteronomy VIII 2nd verse. A very good sermon indeed. This has been an exceedingly warm day. Monday 30 One team cross plowing pea land all day. Horse raked and put into cocks the Hungarian grass, it cures very slowly considering the very favorable weather. At this date there's yet a great deal of harvesting to be done in this township, the spring crops all over must be above the average. Tuesday 31 This forenoon I struck out the field over the creek into 22 ft ridges. Afternoon plowed nearly an acre of the same. Hauling manure from the pile and spreading it just before the plow. This month the weather has been the most pleasant of any season for some years. September Wednesday 1 1875 "The harvest is past and the summer is ended." This forenoon plowing for fall wheat sowing. Afternoon hauling in the hay made from Millet and Hungarian grasses, it is of fine quality and will be excellent fodder for cattle especially. Thursday 2 Drew in last load of hay, we had 6 large loads off 4 acres. The heat this morning was very oppressive which at noon culminated into a very heavy rain, low-lying fields are almost flooded this evening. At Willow Lodge for short time tonight. �Friday 3 Spent the day at cross plowing pea land with both teams. This evening we were favored with a similiar dash of rain to yesterday's shower. The seeding will be still further postponed thereby. Visitors today Mrs R Watson Misses Jennie and Rebecca Carter. September Saturday 4 1875 Finished hauling away the manure pile in pea field putting the last of it on oat stubble field. Afternoon wound up the crossplowing, also helping T Simpson to thresh. The high winds are tumbling off the apples, 75 per cent of them have worms in the core. Sunday 5 At S. School this morning. In absence of Supt. Mr Ambrose Woodhall conducted the lesson, John IX 1 to 11, "Jesus the Light of the World" healing the blind man. Spent afternoon at J.C.Snell's. Heard Rev Mr Salton preach in Brampton tonight, text, Matthew XXIV 11th & 12th verses. Monday 6 Completed plowing the field across the Etobicoke. Father sowed the same with 8 bush Treadwell [about 4 acres]. The harrowing was also finished and cross furrows opened with plow. The harrowing was done with the iron harrow. September Tuesday 7 1875 Commenced operations with both plows in other field, at the ridging. Worked very steady, have it about half plowed tonight. Spent this evening at Brampton C M Church, hearing Rev Jno Potts of Toronto preach, text, Luke V 26th verse. It was an admirable sermon and well delivered. Wednesday 8 Finished the plowing today. Sowed 5 acres of the field (the remaining 1/2 acre next lane left for a green crop next summer) with 9 1/2 bush Treadwell. Bought the wheat from R Watson @ $1.25. By hard work we have got through sowing 2 days sooner than expected. Weather warm and dry. Thursday 9 Spent forenoon putting the finishing touches on wheat field and seeding is now completed. This afternoon, drove team and wagon down to "Eldorado" Chisholm's Mills and brought home 1/2 ton of bran @ $12.00 per ton. In passing along the road there are yet some fields of grain unharvested. �September Friday 10 1875 This morning cleaning up some peas {28 bush} of the new crop. Took 12 bush to Main's Mill for chopping. After dinner drove horse and buggy up to Willow Lodge, had a look at their late importations, 7 Cotswolds and their other stock. Spent evening at Choir Practice. At J E Woods for hair cutting. Saturday 11 Borrowed from Jno Learment 10 bush of oats for present feeding. Picking up some of the fallen apples. Had our boy Sewell at Mr Broddy's threshing all day. Started plowing the oat stubble ground ("old orchard"). Weather continues dry and cool. Quite a heavy white frost last night. Sunday 12 Drove to S.School this morning. Lesson John X 1 to11, "The good Shepherd" giveth his life for the sheep. Messrs N V Watson and A. Woodhall were appointed as delgates to represent our school at Prov. S.S. Convention at Hamilton next month. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight, text II Timothy 1st Chap, 10th verse. September Monday 13 1875 Plowing the ground for rye, turned over fully 1 1/2 acres. Bought a ram lamb from John Snell's Sons @ $40.00, but have not brought him home yet. Had our boy Sewell at Jabez Heath's threshing all day. Tuesday 14 At variety work today. Dressing a sheep for mutton. Finished plowing rye ground. Bought 6 bushels of rye from R Watson and with 1 bush of our own, we sowed 7 bush on 3 1/2 acres. Harvested the bean crop with a barn basket. Wednesday 15 Threshing at home with Coutts and Hunter's machine all day. Got the barley all threshed and moved the machine into other barn ready for morning. Will probably have 550 bush of barley, about one half of it will be first quality both as to color and weight, the remainder will be second quality. September Thursday 16 1875 "The best laid schemes of mice and men gang oft agee". Weather cause of failure this time. At six oclock this morning an easterly rain set in and poured down until noon and started again this evening. Spent forenoon in barn with some young men "cutting up" at all sorts of tricks and had a jolly time. �Friday 17 J C Snell shipped one of our Berkshires to Michigan on Thursday last. Resumed the threshing business this morning and wound up shortly after four o'clock tonight. Estimate from piles to be of wheat 180 bush off 9 acres, oats 350 bush off 8 acres. Spent the evening at home. Saturday 18 Spent day at Mr A Woodhall's with team helping to thresh. Father went to Brampton for the mail and other articles. He and Sewell dipped all the lambs with a solution of 1 1/2 lbs of tobacco, they being rather ticky. Bought a neat self-delivering apple parer at Peaker's @ $1.00 September Sunday 19 1875 Walked up to S. School this morning. Lesson John XI 34 to 44 "Ressurection and the Life" Jesus' power manifested in raising the dead body of Lazurus to life. Spent afternoon and evening at home at reading, music and filling up S. School class books. A heavy rain this evening from East. Monday 20 With team I went to R. Watson's this morning and helped to thresh all day. The threshing business is now the order of the day, sometimes there are three or four in operation at most in sight of each other. This season nearly every farmer has a large pile of grain. Tuesday 21 Spent today at David Wiggin's threshing and put in a hard day's work. This evening went up to Edmonton Grange, its sessions are held in the Town Hall. The supplies of various kinds of goods which are bought in Toronto are stored up at Mr Ben Watson's until the owners call for them. September Wednesday 22 1875 Commenced the fall plowing proper in the barley stubble field. It is mostly in fine plowing trim, setting up into 22 ft lands in as neat a manner as possible. Spent evening at home at a family paring bee. Hard frosts these nights. �Thursday 23 At the same job as yesterday, worked hard at it and plowed nearly 1 3/4 acres. Our boy was also plowing with other team in oat stubble field. The Prov. Exhibition is being held at Ottawa this week. John Snell's Sons have taken a pretty fair share of the prizes in Cotswolds & Berkshires. Friday 24 Spent forenoon straightening up and completing lands that "Sewell" plowed in oat field. Afternoon finished plowing the first half of barley field. Drove to Brampton tonight, had an hours chat with some friends and attended the Choir Practice, which by the way was a slim affair tonight. September Saturday 25 1875 At half past six oclock this morning with a pitch fork over my shoulder I wended my way up the Centre Road to John Campbell's for to help him to thresh. There was a "head" wind most of the day and consequently was a dirty affair. Our folks started the potato harvest taking up some 28 bush "Early Rose". Sunday 26 Spent forenoon at S. School, the attendance was good and singing was better than usual, there were also several visitors present. Lesson, John XI 44 to 53, "Christ rejected". It also included a review of the past Quarter's lessons. Heard Rev Mr Salton preach in Brampton tonight, text, Matt. XXII 14th. Monday 27 Plowing continued, the order for the day, creeping gradually over the field at the rate of 1 1/2 acre per day. The potato crop which we are now harvesting is a slim one for which we have mainly to thank the "Colorado" bug, however what potatoes we will have are good in quality though small in size. September Tuesday 28 1875 Plowing until noon. After dinner we cleaned a load of barley and drew it to Brampton, sold it to K.C.& Co. @ 75¢ on these conditions, this load was very dark in color, if we take the next load of bright barley will get 90¢ for it and 80¢ for first load. Also finished potato harvest, have about 65 bush. Wednesday 29 Drove Father and Emma to Brampton for the 7 o'clock train this morning, to go to Toronto to attend the Central Fair being held there this week. Our boy was at T Simpson's threshing yesterday and today. Brought from the "Willow Lodge" flock of Cotswolds a ram lamb. A heavy rain this evening. �Thursday 30 Walked to Brampton this morning and in company with two chums took G. Trunk train for Toronto. Spent forenoon on the Exhibition grounds, there is a fair show in every department, the attendance of people was comparatively small. Spent afternoon and evening seeing some of the sights of the city. October Friday 1 1875 Arrived home from Toronto at 1 o'clock this morning. Sold today and delivered to K.C.& Co. two loads of "bright" barley 130 bush @ 90¢ and one load "dark" barley 68 bush @ 80¢ per bush. Visitor today Miss Ella Lowes. In Brampton tonight at C.M. S. School scholars practice for Anniversary. Saturday 2 The order of business today has been sheep washing. This was accomplished by using a large water tight box in barn yard, standing the lamb in box, using warm water and hard soap, we washed 20 lambs. Had a call from T. Teasdale of Thornhill. Mr John Tribble and family came on a visit tonight. Sunday 3 At S. School this morning as usual. Lesson John XII 23 to33, Jesus foretelling his death and sufferings. "Jesus lifted up". Drove our visitors up to "Willow Lodge" after dinner and staid until evening. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton tonight, text, II Samuel 20th The sermon was given for S.S. scholars. October Monday 4 1875 Our visitors, after spending the Sunday with us, started for home (Amaranth) this morning. J Tribble consists of one girl and two striving boys all under the age of 12. Made the first sale out of ram lambs to J.T. one of the least at $10.00. Was plowing today. A wet evening for Brampton C. M. S. School Anniversary. Tuesday 5 Dressed a young Berkshire for pork, weight 44 lbs. This is first day of County Peel Fall Fair at Brampton. Was making necessary preparations for taking sheep and hogs to the Fair tomorrow. Had a call of ten minutes only, from Joshua Modeland of Dundalk. Wednesday 6 Raining most beautifully this morning with a strong east wind. Towards noon it ceased when we loaded up our sheep and one Berkshire and started for Brampton Fair. The attendance of visitors was very small owing to bad roads. The show was fully equal to former years. Received one second prize on lambs and sold 5 lambs �October Thursday 7 1875 The ground is in an exceedingly soft state just now, the rain descended in torrents last night. Mr E Dyer called for a ram lamb and paid for the same $18.00. Started the apple harvest by picking up all the apples under the trees, had 20 bags full all somewhat bruised. Friday 8 Started hand picking the hard apples into barrels, for a help we constructed a fruit ladder or steps more properly. Only got 8 barrels picked today as so many men have been here to buy sheep, Sold 3 rams and one ewe lamb. Spent evening in Brampton at Choir Practice Saturday 9 Commenced plowing the fall wheat stubble field, it is almost too wet in some places. Sold to Mr Jno Jackson of 5th line east one pair of ewe lambs @ $20. Also sold 2 more ram lambs. After dinner we resumed the job of apple harvest, brought in tonight 12 barrels. It has rained more or less every day this week. October Sunday 10 1875 Drove spring wagon up to S. School this morning. In the absence of Supt. Mr A Woodhall addressed the school on lesson John XIII 1 to 9, "Jesus washes his disciples' feet". This evening heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton, text, Genesis XXXII 26 to 28. Monday 11 Plowing with one team in wheat stubble field. Sold a ram lamb to A Frank of Caledon @ $10. The apple harvest is still under weigh and is more bountiful than we expected. Father drove Mrs J C Snell and family up home, they have been here on a 3 days visit. Tuesday 12 Had both teams at the plows all day, the 9 acre field is now half plowed. Completed the task of picking apples, have 18 barrels choice hand picked and 30 bags more or less bruised. Spent evening at home at the semi-annual job of moving the cooking stove in for winter quarters. Splendid moonlight & hard frosts. �October, Wednesday 13. 1875. One team plowing all day. "Sewell" had the other team all day moving his fathers things to Brampton. Sold our last ram lamb to J Learment for $10 Have sold 13 ram lambs in ten days at an average of $14.00. and 3 ewe lambs for $10 each. The nights now are exceedingly handsome. Thursday 14 Commencement of the root-harvest. Pulled by hand and topped 4 loads of mangolds (Yellow Globe), excepting a few large ones the most are small. Weather is beauttiful, like Indian summer without any haze or smoke around the horizon. J C Snell got home from St. Louis Fair yesterday. Friday 15 Another wet day. Spent forenoon working in barn at various jobs. After dinner we went to work on the harness and gave it a thorough coating of a "Patent Leather varnish" making it look exactly like new harness. Spent evening at Good Templar's Concert held in Music Hall, Brampton, Prof.Jones of Galt, Mr S H Marshall, Miss Abba & Misses Nichols, singers. Mr W J Speirs reader. October Saturday 16 1875 Finished the Mangold Wurtzel's job, have about 200 bushels of fair average size. Starting now to feed the cattle from the barn for the night and have them tied in the stables. Spent evening at home instead of at Choir Practice as the night is dark and dreary. Sunday 17 A change has come o'er the scene, the ground being white with snow. At S. School this morning, lesson, John XIV 1 to 7, "Many Mansions". J C Snell gave to the school a short and good description of some S. Schools in St. Louis, U.S. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach a missionary sermon in Brampton tonight, text, Matthew XVI 18th Monday 18 A cold wintry day, the snow staid on with scarcely any thawing. Bought from Bright & Thayer a neat dining room stove of an improved pattern @ $13.00. Took up the garden beets, small but good. Spent evening at C M Missionary Meeting, Brampton. Excellent addresses were given by Revs T Jeffrey & A Sutherland of Toronto. �October Tuesday 19 1875 Plowing with both teams all day. It is hard work for the horses as in low ground they sink at every step up to the hocks in mud. Received yesterday a letter from Ohio nursery stating that our fruit trees would be in Brampton on Saturday 23 inst. At home tonight reading "Scientific American". Wednesday 20 Completed plowing and furrowing out the fall wheat stubble field. The demand for sheep has materially decreased, have 4 ewe lambs yet to sell. The weather is "taking up" again and prospects of Indian summer are good. Spent the evening at home as usual. Thursday 21 Wound up the plowing in two more fields, the barley stubble and the oat stubble fields. Cut with the hoes the remainder of Indian Corn, the fodder corn is all used up. Our spring wagon is under going some necessary repairs at Harris' shop No 10. Had a home apple-paring bee tonight. October Friday 22 1875 Into the turnip crop this morning in right earnest, topping with hoes and plowing out with a mouldboardless plow. Drew in 5 loads this afternoon, they are of a good size and quality. In Brampton tonight, an hour in "Conservator" office and at Choir Practice. Saturday 23 Mailed a letter last night to Wm Murray of Chesterfield, Ont. At the same work as yesterday bringing in 6 more loads. Received (through Agent) from Ohio Nursery a small lot of fruit trees, - viz, - 2 apple, 1 plum, 1 peach,1 grape, 1 gooseberry & 50 strawberry. We set them all out this afternoon in garden & orchard. Sunday 24 A bright warm summer like day. Walked up to S. School - lesson, John XV 1 to 8 "The Vine and its branches". Took dinner at "Willow Lodge" and spent afternoon there, and in company with Mr & Mrs J C Snell went to Brampton C M Church tonight, heard Rev Mr Salton preach, text Hebrews XI 24th & 25th verses. �October Monday 25 1875 Working lively at the turnips all day, drew in 7 loads. The ground is still very wet in the hollows, making the hauling heavy work for the horses. In Brampton and spent the evening at Safe Guard Lodge I.O.G.T. The attendance was fair and two young men initiated. Tuesday 26 And still the rain will come and spoil present operations in the field, the rain came pretty smartly all forenoon from N. East. Spent day repairing some farm tools and at pea threshing. Spent evening in the kitchen at reading writing &c &c. Wednesday 27 Got to work again this morning at the turnips, the ground is so very wet that we were forced to start pulling by hand and topping with knife, this is by far harder and slower work than the improved plan of plowing. At home tonight at the family paring bee. October Thursday 28 1875 Today is authorized by the Liehut. Governor of Ontario to be set apart and observed as a public holiday for Thanksgiving to God for the bountiful harvest. However we worked hard all day and finished up the turnip work, had in all 30 loads of 30 bush each = 900 bush off 1 3/4 acres. Spent evening at Brampton P. Methodist S. S. Anniversary. Friday 29 The entertainment last night at the meeting consisted of singing and recitations by the scholars, they were well trained and performed their peices in a creditable manner. Today we started plowing the Millet grass stubble, it is almost too wet. Spent evening in Brampton at the "Conservator" office. Saturday 30 Some more rain last night and this forenoon. After noon had one team hauling and spreading a manure pile on the timothy sod field in front of the house. Plowing with other team in the root ground. At home tonight at the usual routine of Saturday night work. �October Sunday 31 1875 A wintry day, snow blustering from the West and frost. Spent forenoon at S. School, lesson John XV, 11 to 18, "The friends and foes of Jesus". Tonight I went to Brampton on horseback and heard Rev Mr Salton preach in C M Church, text, Isaiah I XIV 6th verse, "We all do fade as doth a leaf". November Monday 1 The ground is frozen too hard this morning for plowing. After noon however we got the plow to work in the root ground and works as long as day light would permit. This month the weather opens with every prospect of Old winter being upon us shortly. Tuesday 2 Plowing steadily all day, done 1 1/2 acres. Our "boy" finished hauling manurepile on the front meadow. Spent this evening at Edmonton Grange No 130. a good attendance of members and one new one joined Mr Samuel Heath. November Wednesday 3 1875 Last night was the hardest frost we have yet experienced this season. No plowing done today. At hauling manure from barn yard into next summer's root land. J C Snell shipped one of our Berkshires to Haldimand Co. in his own name Thursday 4 This morning we drove to Mr Robert Watson's with 11 bags of apples and ground & pressed them into cider making 38 gals, paying 7 c/s per bag for use of mill. Started plowing after dinner in spite of two inches of frost on top of ground. Sold our last ram lamb to Mr Early of Esquesing @ $15.00 Friday 5 Drew into barn the pea stack which was standing behind the sheep house, it has stood the rains remarkably well, there was no waste whatever. Plowing this afternoon with both teams. In Brampton tonight at Choir Practice. Bought of K.C.& Co a fine shirt @ $2.00 a pair of gloves @ $1.87 �November Saturday 6 1875 Completed plowing the root and corn ground it has been a very heavy job. Our hired boy John Sewell finished up his 7 month's work and paid him $76.00 in cash and value in goods for the other $8.00. The weather has moderated a good deal of late. Sunday 7 Went to Quarterly Meeting in Brampton at 10 A.M.: Rev Mr Salton preached, text, Psalm LXXXV 6th verse, The Love Feast afterwards was well attended and a good meeting. This night heard Mr James Gooderham of Streetsville preach, text Mark VIII 37th verse. A fine warm day. Monday 8 Finished plowing and cross-furrowing the root ground field. After dinner we got the iron plow put in trim and sharped for sod at "Harris' " shop No 10 and started plowing sod in the field over the creek. Went to Brampton tonight to a Temperance Meeting, speakers R Smith MP and Rev Mr Salton November Tuesday 9 1875 Plowing all day on the flats of Etobicoke, it is in fine trim for plowing except that the sod or grass roots are very tough. "Sewell" had other team in Brampton plowing their garden Visitors tonight - Misses Golding & E H Golding. Very moderate weather. Wednesday 10 A rainy morning. Dressed another Berkshire 4 1/2 months old, weight 84 lbs. Completed plowing the sod on the flats We also burned a very large stone and hauled into the creek. Spent evening at Willow Lodge in chat and on business. Thursday 11 Plowing sod on high land in same field all day, it turns over splendidly just now. Spent evening in Brampton at "Conservator" Office &c. The weather is unusually fine, very little frost at night and bright warm days. �November Friday 12 1875 Plowing this forenoon. Sister Merilla and I took the noon train for Toronto and arrived safe. Went directly to Aunt E. Ferguson's place on Adelaide St and found them all well. Mrs J C Snell came in to Toronto tonight and we took evening train for Oshawa and got there at 9 o'clock. Saturday 13 Found our friends in Oshawa all well. Uncle George Rice has a neat comfortable home and doing a good business in harness-making. He and his partner Mr Keddie have a fine 3 story brick building on the Main St. This is a thriving town of 5000 souls with 7 large manufactories of all kinds of farm implements. Sunday 14 A very stormy morning, snow falling fast. We went to the Church of England service this morning and heard a good practical sermon from their minister. At 6:30 PM we went to the Methodist Church a very handsome one indeed and heard Rev Alex Sutherland of Toronto preach text Isaiah LXIII 1st November Monday 15 1975 Had a complete inspection of all the factories in the town and a drive around and outside of the town. Also up to the town of Whitby, 4 miles west of Oshawa, it is not so large as the latter, yet it is a very pretty place. Met two old acquaintances in my trip, Messrs J D Hunter & R Crawford. Bid goodbye to the friends and Tuesday 16 Arrived in Toronto last night by G Trunk train from Whitby. Spent today on Toronto streets and in its stores. Bought at "Walker's" a woolen shawl @ $7.00 and neck tie @ 80¢. At Wesleyan Book-room a pocket bible @ $3.30 (containing Wesly's hymns) Discipline & Catechims @ 60¢. Railroad fare $3.50. Got home tonight at dark. Wednesday 17 The foot and mouth disease has broken out among our sheep, about one half of them are very lame, have given their feet a dose of carbolic acid. Was fixing up the sheep-pen for winter. Got 25 lbs of brown sugar through the Grange @ 8¢ per lb. In Brampton tonight and brought home two new music books. �November Thursday 18 1875 Spent this day helping our neighbour John Woodhall to thresh grain. At home this evening helping to upholster a lounge. The ground is now covered with 2 or 3 inches of snow but not much frozen, it is hardly likely that we will have any more plowing weather. Friday 19 At the same occupation as yesterday with the addition of taking a team along with me. Am not sorry that the threshing business is so nearly wound up for this year. Spent evening in Brampton and at Choir Practice. Saturday 20 Weather is growing warmer every day, the snow has nearly all gone and taking with it the frost out of the ground. Today I plowed one acre of sod, is now in excellent trim. Father and Sewell were cleaning up a load of barley. Mrs J C Snell arrived here from Oshawa and is staying all night here. November Sunday 21 1875 At S School this morning, lesson, John XVIII 33 to 38, - "Jesus the King". A handsome family Bible and an address were presented to Mrs B McNichol by the teachers and scholars of our S. School on the occasion of her leaving here for Orangeville. Heard Rev Mr Salton preach tonight in Brampton, text, John XV 26th verse. Monday 22 Last night we have experienced the hardest frost of the season. Spent half a day grubbing out several large stones in three different fields, with crowbar, logging chain & stone boat. Spent this evening at Safe Guard Lodge No 350 I.O.G.T., one initiated and a pleasant meeting. Tuesday 23 Resumed operations in selling barley after six weeks delay. Sold and delivered in two loads today to T Milner 122 bushels of No 2 quality at 60¢ per bush. Fanned another load by lamp light tonight. Joe Snell shipped two of our Berkshires, one to New Brunswick and other to near Stratford. �November Wednesday 24 1875 Sold and delivered today to T Milner 125 bush of No 1 barley @ 80¢ per bush. This endeth our barley trade for this season, have sold 502 bush. for $392.00 or about an average of 78¢ per bush. Paid W J Euart for soleing a pair of slippers $1.50, sister Emma having worked the uppers of them for me. Thursday 25 Dusty, dirty, hard work is this threshing business but Oh how necessary to make farming a profitable business. With team was helping J Learment thresh today, there was a desperate head wind and my eyes are exceedingly sore tonight. Weather is cold and frosty. Our cattle are all very sick with the epidemic. Friday 26 Raining this morning and the frost is going out once more. Spent forenoon at J Learment's threshing. Father went to an auction sale of farm stock & implements of Mr Thomas Tuffley. I went up to Willow Lodge on business. This evening our S. School had a meeting to make arrangements for an Anniversary to be held on Dec. 30th. November Saturday 27 1875 It is nearly constant work for one man all this week attending to our sick cattle, they are hardly able to walk out of the stables, the strength of the disease is now about spent. Brought the plow in from the field for winter quarters, the 20 inst being the last day of plowing. Had visitors this evening, Mr James Snell of Clinton & R P Snell. Sunday 28 Walked up to S. School this morning, lesson, John XIX 25 to 30, "Jesus on the Cross". The attendance of the scholars and interest in the school manifested by them is steadily increasing. Spent afternoon at J C Snell's singing S.S. songs. Heard Rev Mr Salton preach tonight in Brampton, text, II Kings XX 1st verse. Monday 29 A wintry day snow showers from the West. Done little else but care for the stock and make some preparations around the buildings for the approach of Jack Frost. In Brampton night, done some business at "Conservator" office. At the Lodge the attendance small, had some select readings &c &c. November Tuesday 30 1875 The mercury fell last night to 10 degrees below zero. John Snell's Sons shipped the last of our Berkshires today. They sold to Gentry of Missouri as imported Berkshires for $700.00 and two sows for $900.00. �Wednesday 1 Winter is upon us in real earnest. Drove to Brampton this morning and brought home with me Miss Jennie Peacock. After noon took 11 bags of apples to Mr R Watson's mill and brought home 30 gals of cider. Also 1 gal of orange syrup from Ben Watson's. Thursday 2 Have not done much business today. Returned to J Learment 10 bush of oats that we had borrowed. Put some necessary repairs on the sleigh box. Drove to Brampton this evening for the newspapers "Christian Guardian" and "Peel Banner". December Friday 3 1875 A very fine bright day. With the help of J Learment we killed and dressed for pork 5 Berkshires, the gross weight of all 830 lbs. Have still left to winter over two pure bred sows. Spent evening at Choir Practice. Mr J R Craig's sale of Short Horns took place today in Toronto, large prices were realized for the stock. Saturday 4 Completed the job of yesterday by salting the pork &c &c. After dinner we went to Mr Dafoe's Auction Sale of Stock & implements Lot 3 Centre Road. There was a great quantity of good articles and they were sold at their full value. Received at "Conservator" Office the printed hymns for our S.S. Anniversary. Sunday 5 Drove spring wagon to S. School this morning, lesson, John XX 11 to 18, "Jesus and Mary Magdalene". Our Anniversary hymns are paged and stitched in pamphlet form 8 in all, had our first sing at them in School this morning. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach to night in Brampton, text, Genesis XVIII 14th verse. December Monday 6 1875 Commenced work at flooring the horse stable, laying the planks (hemlock) lengthwise of the stalls, right on the old floor, also raised the bottoms of mangers about one foot. Went to Brampton tonight and heard Rev Mr Bell of London, Eng. give a lecture in Concert Hall on "London by gaslight". Tuesday 7 The lecture of last night was very interesting & instructive and advocated the Temperance Cause very strongly. At the same job as yesterday and finished one stable and started to floor the colt's stable, it had a stone floor but we are putting the planks in on 4 inch sleepers which rest evenly on old floor. �Wednesday 8 Spent last night at the Grange. Had visitors arrived from Toronto last night, Mrs E Ferguson and her son and daughter, Egerton & Jennie. They and our folks drove up to "Willow Lodge" today leaving me to keep "Bachelor's hall". Spent this evening at S. School singing practice for Anniversary. Weather is mild, rain and snow have fallen for two days. December Thursday 9 1875 The folks all went visiting again today {leaving me in the same predicament as yesterday.} Down to Mrs R Gardener's. Spent the day at pea threshing with flail. Spent this evening at Miss R. Carter's home with Viney and Em - in music and social chat. Received last night a letter from W Murray of Chesterfield, Ont. Friday 10 Passed the forenoon at Campbell's blacksmith shop getting our team sharp shod all around. Making an addition to the sheep house by fitting up one half of colts stable. In Brampton tonight at Choir Practice a large attendance and a good sing. Saturday 11 Drove sleigh to Norval and brought home 3/4 of ton of bran @ $14 per ton it is a good article. Have spent most of this week working in barnyard. In Brampton again this evening transacting some minor business details. December Sunday 12 1875 At S. School this morning, lesson, John XX 25 to 31, "Jesus and Thomas" Our superintendent made the lesson very interesting and instructive to the scholars. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton M Church tonight, text Luke XV 18th verse. Monday 13 Dissolved 5 lbs of McDougall's sheep-wash in 10 gals of warm soft water, and put a quart of the mixture on each sheep, the liquid smells strong of coal tar and is designed to promote the growth of the wool as well as to kill all vermin. A cold blustering day. Tuesday 14 Father drove to Brampton Mills with peas and oats for chopping. Was engaged in threshing peas with flail, &c &c. �Received a letter from Mr A Ferguson of Bay City. Spent the evening at home, playing piano, reading and conversation. December Wednesday 15 1875 Spent the day in the barn threshing peas. The Brampton butchers are looking out for Christmas beef, but ours have not yet made up for the loss through the sickness. In Brampton tonight at Choir Practice. Tolerably good sleighing now and has been for about ten days. Thursday 16 This forenoon saw the completion the addition to our sheep house consisting of a room 10 x 4 fitted up warm for "Billy" at present. Afternoon hauled from "other place" woods 2 cords of dry wood which is all we have chopped yet. With the Methodist Choir tonight at Mr Pringle's church. Friday 17 The teameeting last night at Brampton Presb. church was well attended, the speaking and singing were good. Today was doing some inside work at new cow-stable fitting up a room for the bull "Duke of Rose Lea". Had visitors tonight, Willy Smith and R J Nichols. December Saturday 18 1875 Made arrangements at McCulla's Factory, Brampton, for dressing and shaping lumber for a new wagon box. Was at "Willow Lodge" for an hour this afternoon. Our cousin James Taylor of Oakville came here tonight on a two weeks visit. Sunday 19 An exceedingly cold day, mercury 12 below zero. Drove to S. School this morning, J C Snell addressed the school on the lesson, John XXI 15 to 22, "Jesus and Peter". Heard Rev Mr Smith in the Methodist Church, Brampton, tonight, text, John XXI 15 to 17 verses Monday 20 Such a change in the weather since yesterday, now very mild and prospect of a thaw. With team and sleigh went to the "other place" woods and brought home several loads of logs for firewood, using dry trees, bringing one tree at a load by cutting it in two and chaining it to the bunk of the sleigh �December Tuesday 21 1875 Jim Taylor and I drove sleigh to Norval and brought from the Grist Mills thence to home one-half ton of wheat-bran @ $14 per ton Hauling logs this afternoon. Spent evening in Brampton at a Bazaar in vestry of Methodist church the affair was a success the proceeds, nearly $400, are for the Parsonage repairs. Wednesday 22 A real spring day a strong Sou West wind, the snow all gone except in drifts, mud 3 inches deep on the roads. Edwin Dixon staid here all last night, started for Amaranth early this morning. The day school examination for our section came off today, also the High School, Brampton. At singing practice at Ebenezer tonight. Thursday 23 Our folks drove to Brampton to make preparations for Xmas Spent the day in lower woods cutting and splitting rock elm into fence stakes 7 1/2 ft long, split about 90 today. Saml Bunting, Junr started chopping cordwood yesterday in lower woods to cut 8 or 10 cords @ 60 cts per cord. The warm weather continues. December Friday 24 1875 Mailed a letter yesterday to W Murray of Chesterfield. Attended the last threshing of the season at Mr J Heath's this afternoon. Raining almost in torrents this Christmas eve. Went to Brampton on horseback and to make to purchases for to act as "Santa Claus" on coming home. Saturday 25 No sleighing. A mild warm day the roads quite muddy. Drove to Brampton at 10 o'clock and attended service at P M Church Miss Jennie Peacock & A F Campbell came up with me. J C Snell and all the family were here, so we had a good jolly - Christmas dinner together and a pleasant evening Sunday 26 A driving snow storm this morning but turned to a heavy rain. Went to S. School on horseback, lesson, John XXI, last verse, "The Ministry of Jesus" including a review of the Quarter's lessons. The January number of "Northern Messenger" was given to the scholars. At home this evening on account of the bad weather. December Monday 27 1875 A F Campbell staid with us until this morning. Jennie P. is will spend the week here. The Municipal nominations took place today all over Ontario. Our council was all re-elected by acclamation. There will be some changes in Brampton. Working around the yard all day. �Tuesday 28 Spent the at crosscut sawing logs in wood yard into stove wood lengths. At singing practice this evening at Ebenezer. Mrs A Ferguson from Bay City arrived here tonight on a short visit. Weather is extremely fine for the season, no sleighing but capital wheeling. Wednesday 29 Aunt Catherine made a short visit here, she went to Toronto this morning. Spent all day at the church, with the help of a score of young ladies & gentlemen we made extensive preparations for the party, Tr Decorated the churches with cedar & hemlock boughs. Today's work is the pleasantest part of all, being a feast of anticipation. December Thursday 30 1875 Also spent the greater part of today working at the churches. They have built a new porch over the door of "Ebenezer" church and are putting on double windows, which will make the old building very comfortable. Our S. S. party tonight passed off pleasantly, the attendance of visitors was large considering the muddy roads. Friday 31 The speakers last night were Revs W Millard, J Baird, Thos Sims & J Salton and J W Beynon, R Smith MP in the chair. The Report of the school was excellent, written by J C Snell, Average attendance of scholars 59, there have been 4 weddings during the year. The music by the scholars was good. Realized over $30. Spent this forenoon in lower woods completing some stake splitting. After dinner, drove to Brampton and bought some articles for New Year's day. Spent tonight at the Edmonton Lodge of Good Templars No 543, a fair attendance of members and we had a pleasant evening. The weather is most remarkable Tonight the mud is 6 inches deep. And the thermometer today was nearly up to 60° in the shade. Tis night, and bleak December's sands With noiseless glide are almost run And by his grave the old year stands Time's latest child. His work is done Just then rang out the midnight bell, It was the old year's dying knell. And as it rang its latest chime, Departed dear old Seventy five According to last years custom I ring our bell right merrily as the clock strikes the midnight hour. �MEMORANDA Jan 9th Ground at Main's mill 1 bush of Indian corn for Johnny Cakes " 11th chopped at mill 12 bush of peas Feb 13th " " " 14 " " " March 5th Gristed at Main's 18 " of wheat " 17th Chopped " " 19 " " peas April 20th " " " 9 bush oats 9 " " peas May 12 " 4 " " 5 " " " June 7 Gristed at Main's 12 " wheat " 28 Cracked 1 bush Treadwell & ground 1 1/2 bush Indian corn July 2 Chopped 5 bush peas & 5 bush oats August 17 Gristed 11 bush wheat and chopped 4 bush peas Sept 10 chopped 12 bush peas Oct 16 " 6 of peas & 6 of oats " 27 Gristed 12 bush of Treadwell's Dec 14 Chopped 10 bush peas & 10 oat " 18 Cracked 1 " wheat Sowed this spring 33 bush of barley 28 " " oats 25 " " peas Sowed this fall 17 bush Treadwell wheat 7 " rye �CASH ACCOUNT -- JANUARY DATE RECEIVED PAID 2nd To R H Lewis for one pair of horse covers 8.00 " From D Wiggins on LiveStock account 3.00 5 For dry goods &c 3.00 7 S. S. Banner for one year .75 11 Towards paying for the Melodeon at the Lodge 2.00 12 Cutter bells & straps 1.30 14 Rent for box in Post Office and sundries 1.00 19 Incidental expenses 2.00 " For cord wood 4.00 21 " 5 cords of maple 18.50 19 Sub to "Country Gentleman" and to CPA Society 3.00 22 From J W Smith, bal on a sheep 6.00 23 From Leslie & Co for beef 7.10 " To " " Sundries 4.00 " From Wigley for hide 3.40 28 To R Aitken for sawing 8325 ft lumber @ 3¢ per ft 25.00 30 To H Burnett for furniture 8.50 " " Groceries and Sundries 8.00 42.00 66.55 �Oct 16 CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 2nd Expenses to Toronto and Gough's lecture 2 25 " For 1/2 doz photographs at Ewings 2 50 6 Sundries 5 00 5 to Missouri 5 00 13 To H Burnett for picture frames and cabinet ware 2 75 " Sundries 1 00 15 To W A Mitchell for cleaning watch 1 00 16 Sundry articles from Brampton 2 00 17 Subscription to "Conservator" 1 00 20 From K C & Co for 101 busk barley @ 90¢ 90 90 " Sundries 2 00 22 To Anthony Bros for new cutter 45 00 90 90 69 50 �CASH ACCOUNT - MARCH. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 2nd For sundry small articles bought at different stores 2 00 6 To Guy Bell for sawing & cutting stone 5 00 4 For an oil chromo 95 8 To Social Committee 1 00 10 From G. Davis for 8 bush barley @ 90¢ 7 20 13 To RA Hodgson for 10 lbs of ground oil cake 50 17 From C Dawson for 2 ½ barrels apples @ $1.75 4 50 " Received interest (3 months) on bank deposit 6 25 " To M Treadgold on piano 100 00 20 " " " " " 155 00 22 For 400 lbs of bran @ 1¢ 4 00 �" " 16 bush of lime @ 13¢ 2 08 25 " Groceries &c &c 1 00 " From E Dixon for old cutter 4 00 26 " T Crowforth for a calf 4 00 " " M Thompson for 4 bush "Farrow" wheat 3 40 " to M. T. for wages 50 " " Bible Society 1 00 30 " Organ for S. School 4 00 " " Sundry articles 6 50 31 From T Simpson for 11 bush spring wheat @ 90¢ 9 90 39 25 283 53 �Cash Account - April. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 2nd To Mr B Watson on Berkshire acc/ 2 50 5 From W Martin on cows acc/ 3 00 7 To R Aitkin for sawing 800 ft lumber @ 5¢ 8 From T Sharp on cows acc/ 3 00 10 To Brampton Stores for goods 4 00 16 To subcription on the New Church Ogan Brampton 5 00 17 To Ebenezer S. School for new {Red?} Organ 4 00 20 " K.C. & Co for 1 bush Clover seed 6 25 " " Fence Wire , &c, &c 3 00 22 " Sundries 1 50 27 From Dawson & Williamson for steer and calf 42 00 " Initiation fee to Grange 3 00 30 To K. C. & Co for 8 lbs Alsike clover seed @ 15¢ & 3 lbs red 1 70 �clover @ 10 48 00 34 95 Cash Account - May. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 1 Quarterage & Sundries 5 00 3 For 16 apple trees @ 25¢ each 4 00 6 For sundry articles bought at stores 28 00 7 From T Milner for 12 bags of potatoes @ $1.05 12 60 " Groceries &c, &c, 6 00 8 For gloves neck tie &c 2 00 12 From T Milner for barley & potatoes 26 30 " To Bannister for 10 lbs oil cak 40 22 To K C & Co for sundry articles of apparel 3 00 27 Dry goods and sundry articles 10 00 " To K. C. & Co 2 lbs Mangold seed 50 �" " " " for 1 ½ bush Yankee corn 1 27 28 To W J Euart for 1 pr of "Cobourgs" boots 1 30 " " T Milner 3 lbs rape seed 30 38 90 61 97 Cash Account - June. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 5 Sold to K C & Co 44 lbs of barley Spring wheat @ 85¢ 37 40 " To Peaker & Runians for 163 lbs of nails @ 3½¢ 5 75 " " R Aitken for 9 squars of shingls @ 2$ 18 00 12 For overalls and sundry articles 4 00 17 For 28 ft of sheet {z}ine for barn roof @ 5¢ per foot 1 40 18 Sundries 6 00 22 For 1 square of shingles & 8 lbs 2 25 �nails 25 Nails & incidentals 2 00 28 From K C & Co for 183 lbs wool @ 33½ 61 30 " For a patent horse poke for breechy horses 90 30 Sundries 2 00 98 70 42 30 Cash Account - July. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 2 To Peaker & Runians eavestroughing 7 50 " " door hinges 1 60 " Sundries 2 00 3 To K C & Co for pair dark tweed pants 6 75 5 From W Murray for bull 100 00 �" Paid on telegrams 1 50 6 For new scythe and window sash 3 00 12 From J Woodhall for potatoes & apples bought last spring 5 50 13 For groceries &c 5 00 20 To Jno Campbell for work at framing 3½ days @ 1.25 4 25 24 To Mr Townsend for ½ bush of cherries 75 105 50 32 35 Cash Account - August. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 5 Sold to K. C. & Co 40 bush of spring wheat @ $1.13 45 00 " Sundries 2 00 7 For a pair of Pants 1 65 " Sundries 1 10 10 Groceries &c 3 00 13 To C Banks for 5 days work 6 25 �17 To John Coyne for pair of {Kip} boots heavy wear 4 75 " Sundry articles & incidental expenses 2 00 25 For groceries and sundries 12 00 26 " 12 ½ lbs of fresh beef 1 00 " 45 00 33 75 Cash Account - September. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 4 For 2 bags of green apples 1 35 " " groceries and other articles 6 00 10 Groceries 5 00 9 To be paid in 3 weeks to K C. & Co for ½ ton Bran 6 00 18 For tobacco oil cake sundries 2 00 �" Apple Parer 1 00 24 " oil cake, &c 1 00 29 Expenses to 30 Toronto Fair 5 00 {Totals for September} 1 35 26 00 October $ ₵ $ ₵ 18 For W Campbell's B Bill 13 20 21 " G Harris B, Bill 5 00 " From J. Jackson for 2 ewe lambs 20 00 23 To K C & Co for 800 lbs of shorts @ $1.00 8 00 " For fruit trees &c 8 50 " From R Crawford for lamb 15 00 29 For Taxes 31 14 35 00 65 84 �Cash Account - October. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 4th Received payment from K. C. & Co for 255 bush barley @ 85¢ 217 00 " Settled Chisholm's ACC/ 18 00 " To R Watson for seed wheat and rye " " {seed wheat} @ $1.35 {rye} @ .75¢ 26 37 5 For clothing and sundries for family 4 From J Tribble for lamb 10 00 7 " E Dyer for lamb 18 00 8 " Walker for lamb 16 00 " " Cooney " " 14 00 9 For dry goods and sundries 30 00 " From S Huxley on acc/ 4 00 11 " A Frank for lamb 10 00 " " Moore " " 10 00 �9 " McLure " 2 " 25 00 " " Duckworth 1 " 10 00 " " Hindle Junr " 15 00 14 " Hindle Senr " 10 00 " To B Watson for cheese @ 10¢ 2 30 16 For Bits and halter shank 83 19 " 2nd prize on lamb at Fair 2 00 " " Sundries 1 50 18 " Stove & pipes 15 00 369 00 94 00 �Cash Account - November. DATE . RECEIVE D. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 2 For Grange items 2 50 3 " Dry Goods for the family &c 20 00 " " butter & eggs 10 00 4 " making cider 70 " From Mr Early for ram lamb 15 00 5 To R Coutts for 2 days threshing 14 00 " For clothing &c 3 50 6 To J Sewell for 7 month's work 84 00 15 Bought in Toronto a shawl books &c 11 70 " Railroad fare 3 50 19 Dry Goods &c. 6 00 21 Subcm for S.S. Banner 75 12 Paid for Insurance on house and barn 13 75 �24 From T Milner for 247 bush of barley 175 12 27 For interest on deposit at Bank 10 20 28 For S. School purposes 1 00 210 32 161 40 Cash Account - December. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ 1 For groceries &c. 1 00 " Making one barrel of cider 90 90 4 " Dry goods &c 22 00 7 To Grange for 25 lbs sugar 272 {?} & 1 gal of syrup @ 56 2 69 8 From J C Snell for 7 Berkshires 80 00 " To J C Snell for Berkshires on old acc/ 15 00 9 For Sundries 3 00 11 " ¾ ton of bran 10 50 14 " Sundries 4 00 �18 " " 2 00 21 " ½ ton of bran 7 00 " " Bazaar 1 00 23 " Sundries 5 00 24 " Christmas expenses 10 00 27 To R Quin for Blacksmiths bill 1 25 30 " Tickets for S. S. party 1 00 31 " Sundries 2 00 80 00 78 44 Cash Account - Summary. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. $ ₵ $ ₵ January, …. 42 00 66 55 February, … 90 90 69 50 March, …. 39 25 283 53 April, …. 48 00 34 95 �May, ….. 38 90 61 97 June, ….. 98 70 42 30 105 50 July, ….. 32 35 August, …. 45 00 33 75 September, … 1 35 26 00 October, … 404 00 159 84 November, … 210 32 161 40 December, … 80 00 78 44 $ 1213 72 1050 68 1050 68 62 04 �January – Bills Receivable DATE. Name dolls. cts.. {No entries for January} February {No entries for February} March "Merchants Bank" at Brampton 17th Drew from amount of deposit 100 00 20th " " " " 150 January – Bills payable DATE. Name dolls. cts.. 12 Gave a promissory note to Anthony Bros, due in three months from date for a cutter 45 00 �February 22 Paid to Anthony Bros the amount of note for cutter 45 00 March {No entries for March} April – Bills Receivable DATE. Name dolls. cts.. {No entries for April} May {No entries for May} June {No entries for June} April – Bills payable DATE. Name dolls. cts.. 12 To Anthony Bros for a cutter Paid on 22nd February the above note 45 00 �May {No entries for May} June {No entries for July} July – Bills Receivable DATE. Name dolls. cts.. 20 Deposited in Merchants Bank at Brampton 100 00 August {No entries for August} September {No entries for September} July – Bills payable DATE. Name dolls. cts.. {No entries for July} �August {No entries for August} September {No entries for September} October – Bills Receivable DATE. Name dolls. cts.. {No entries for October} November 27th Deposited in “Merchants Bank of Canada" at Brampton another 150 00 Total deposited now 510 00 December {No entries for December} October – Bills Payable �DATE. Name dolls. cts.. {No entries for October} November {No entries for November} December {No entries for December} Memoranda Received for 13 ram lambs $ 176.00 " " 3 eve lambs 30.00 " " wool 61.00 " 4 ewe lambs @ $15. 60.00 1 ram lamb 68.00 395.00 �Berkshires Received for 4 boars $ ₵ at 6 months old 50.00 " 3 @ 4 months old 30.00 " 1 @ 6 weeks old 5.00 $ 85.00 For more information on John Ferguson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Microfilm of Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Ferguson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">EXCELSIOR DIARY 1875</span></h2> <p>{Four images on the front of men ploughing, raking hay, harvesting apples and skating}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, FRIDAY 1. 1875</span></h2> <p>A mild sunshiny day, an inch or two of snow over the fields but no sleighing, the roads are hard and level, splendid wheeling. J C Snell and family, also Mr G H Golding were here for dinner and the afternoon, we had a nice quiet time in social chat and at table croquet Ic.ke. {his version of etc.?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Hauling firewood from the lower woods this forenoon, having had a light fall of snow early this morning. In Brampton after dinner and attended R H {or A} Lewis' Sale of Cutters, Harness Ic. Ic. {etc. etc.} bought a pair of horse covers @ $8.00. Spent evening at home preparing for Sabbath.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Drove cutter up to S. School this morning at 10 A.M. Supt absent. Mr Woodhall addressed the school on the lesson. Exodus I. 1 to 10th "Joshua encouraged" The attendance of scholars not as large as usual. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight at W M Church text I Corinthians XIV 20th verse a plain practical discourse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY.2C_MONDAY_4._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY, MONDAY 4. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_5."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY.2C_THURSDAY_7._1875."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY, THURSDAY 7. 1875.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 9.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, MONDAY 4. 1875</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon in drawing five loads of firewood from "lower bush." Drove to Edmonton for to vote for the election of members of Chinguacousy Council for this year, the result at close of the poll _ Reeve, J Bowles. Deputy Reeves _ J P Hutton &amp; E Hagyard Councillors _ A Cunnington &amp; Hewson. In Brampton Tonight and attended the Lodge</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5.</span></h2> <p>Mr John Haggest was reelected Mayor of Brampton yesterday.Hauled 12 loads of cordwood from the woods today, about five cords of which will be for sale. Mailed a letter to Mr George Burke of Lamaraux, Scarboro, Twp. The weather is moderate, and the sleighing only midling.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6.</span></h2> <p>Completed the task of hauling up the years firewood about 20 cords and 6 cords of first class wood for sale. Started drawing the hemlock saw logs to Brampton Steam saw mill This afternoon took down 2 logs 12 1/2 ft long. The sleighing is not good. Received the first copy for the new year of "Country Gentleman" printed with new type.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, THURSDAY 7. 1875.</span></h2> <p>At the same work as yesterday taking down 3 logs of different sizes at three trips to Brampton Mailed a letter to JJ Bunting of Kincardine. The Christian Guardian comes in a new dress with fresh type bright and attractive, a first-class family paper subscribed for and received first copy of "S S" Banner" published at Wesleyan Book Room, Toronto.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8.</span></h2> <p>With team drew 7 saw logs to Brampton today In four trips. Received the first copy of the New Year of the "Canada Casket" full of good things and improved in appearance. Spent evening in Town Hall, Edmonton at a political meeting, speeches by Messrs Chisholm, Fleming &amp; Beynon and kept up until a late hour.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9.</span></h2> <p>A stormy morning and a very cold day. Made only two journeys to Brampton taking four 12ft logs. At home this evening making the necessary preparations for Sunday, including the study of SS lesson. The thermometer at 7PM shows 10{degree sign} below zero. This being the first cold snap of the year.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY.2C_SUNDAY_10._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY, SUNDAY 10. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_12."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY.2C_WEDNESDAY_13._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY, WEDNESDAY 13. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 15.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, SUNDAY 10. 1875</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S. School. Supt pres. {Superintendant present}. lesson Joshua III 14 to 17. "Crossing the Jordan." The attendance was small owing no doubt to the extreme severity of the weather, at daylight this morning the mercury stood at -14{degree sign} below zero. Took dinner at William Lodge. At home this evening reading the "New Canadian Methodist Magazine."</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11.</span></h2> <p>The nomination of candidates for to represent the County of Peel {vertical line scribbled} took place at 1 o'clock today in the Court House Brampton {vertical line scribbled} in the Ontario Parliament. Speeches were made by messers K Chisholm &amp; J W Beynon the candidates and by J Flemming. R Smith J Gooderham &amp; S White, a large crowd of people present. Spent evening at the Lodge.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12.</span></h2> <p>Took three saw logs down to Brampton in two journeys. Brought home from Anthony Bros. Carriage Works a new cutter, swelled box style, price $45.00, it is handsomely painted and fitted up the the seat is large enough for three persons to sit comfortably. Received a letter from JJ Bunting. Weather has moderated the frost has penetrated into the cellars.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, WEDNESDAY 13. 1875</span></h2> <p>Hauling logs continued, was the programme for today, making three trips with four logs. The Annual School meeting took place at the Schoolhouse for the appointing of the Trustees and other business Spent evening in Brampton at the residence of Mr A Morton, where the WM Choir met for practice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 14.</span></h2> <p>At the same work as yesterday have now 28 logs delivered at the saw mill in a position ready for sawing as soon as the mill starts work. Recieved a letter from Uncle A Ferguson of Bay City. all in good health and prospering in business. Fine weather and food sleighing at present. At home tonight engaged in oiling harness.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15.</span></h2> <p>Took my first drive in our new cutter, went around to Willow Lodge and thence to Mr B Watsons on business. Spent afternoon in Brampton at Beck's Hotel, at JR Craigs Sale of ShortHorns, Cotswolds &amp; Berkshires JR Page of New York, Auctioneer. The prices were high on cattle and hogs. In company with a load of the members of Safe Grand Lodge we drove to Derry West</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY.2C_SATURDAY_16._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY, SATURDAY 16. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_17."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_18."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY.2C_TUESDAY_19._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY, TUESDAY 19. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_21."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 21.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, SATURDAY 16. 1875</span></h2> <p>Last evening we were too late for the meeting Deary West Lodge and so drove to Mr Golding's residence and spent evening, got home at 4. A.M. Completed hauling saw logs today have taken 32 in all, 3 were basswod and not hemlock. Received yesterday a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice of Oshawa.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17.</span></h2> <p>At Ebenezer S School today. Supt pres. Sec pres {Superintendant present, Secretary present}, lesson, "Memorial Stones" Joshua IV 4 to 9. A very interesting and instructional lesson indeed. Spent afternoon in W.M.S. School Brampton. The attendance was almost 200 Took tea at Graham House with J E Starr, Heard Rev Jno Hunt preach tonight text Romans V. 21st</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 18.</span></h2> <p>The election day, all work suspended on our farm. Drove to Edmonton with sleigh load of voters who cast their ballot in favor of K Chisholm, M.PP This new way of voting results in the day passing off very quiet and orderly. Much the excitement in Brampton tonight bonfires &amp; illuminations in favor of K Chisholm, his majority was 103.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, TUESDAY 19. 1875</span></h2> <p>Steady cold weather and good sleighing. Commenced taking cordwood to Brampton, sold one cord for $4.00 and two for $3.75 each. Also brought from saw mill a small load of hemlock lumber. Spent evening in Brampton at W.M. Missionary meeting speeches by the deputation and Rev P Campbell a returned missionary from the Sascatshewan, he made an excellent address.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>At the same work as yesterday, making two trips, a load of wood down and a load of lumber up. Spent evening pleasantly at a social given by Mrs Vodden at her residence in Brampton, church shut, the attendance was large amount nearly $44.00. The annual meeting of Co Peel Agrie. Society held today Mr J C Snell was reelected President.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 21.</span></h2> <p>Completed hauling the end wood 6 cords in all, received $22.50. This is not a paying business and therefore will not proceed any further this winter. At home this afternoon oiling and blacking the team harness with coal oil &amp; lamp black. This evening was spent in social chat at our neighbors Jno Learment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY.2C_FRIDAY_22._1875."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY, FRIDAY 22. 1875.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY.2C_MONDAY_25.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY, MONDAY 25, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, FRIDAY 22. 1875.</span></h2> <p>This forenoon we dressed for beef a yearling heifer, weight 420 lbs Brought two loads of lumber up from Brampton consisting of plank scantling and inch. Spent evening at the missionary meeting in Lion Church, Revs Jno Hunt, Jamison and W Burns were the speakers.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton twice today for lumber and brought home two large loads. Sold to Leslie &amp; co one hind quarter of beef @ 6 1/2 &amp; weight 109 lbs and to MR Wigley the hide @ 61/2 &amp; weight 5.3 lb. This evening drove Mr Alex Campbell and his trunks over to George Modeland's, 3 29 line, east.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 24.</span></h2> <p>Snow falling nearly all day. Went to S.School this morning, Supt. and Sec pres. lesson. Joshua V 9 to 15. "Preparation for conquest of Canaan" Heard Rev Mr Eastman, Agent for Tract Society, preach in WM Church tonight. Ezekiel XXVII 3 to 5. was the text. father and mother went to to hear Rev Jno Smith preach tonight in John Street church.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, MONDAY 25, 1875</span></h2> <p>The snow of yesterday, drifted all last night and has rendered the side-roads and lanes almost impassable. Drove my sister to school in the sleigh this morning. Brought a load of lumber from Brampton this afternoon. Spent the evening at the lodge. four were initiated and officers elected for next quarter.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Mailed two copies of last week's "Banner" one to Mr Jno Mason of Missouri and the other to Mr A Ferguson of Michigan Hauled home the last of the 32 logs in all 6855ft of lumber. Took down a basswood log the first of a half dozen for outside boarding. Spent evening quietly at home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Drawing sawlogs and lumber. Received a letter from Mr Adam Ferguson; relative to Uncle Jno Ferguson's severe and protracted illness, also the February number of SS Banner. Viney and I spent evening visiting at Mr Harry Modelands, Mill St Brampton, had a pleasant time in social chat and games.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY.2C_THURSDAY_28.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY, THURSDAY 28, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_30."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_SUNDAY_31_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY SUNDAY 31 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_MONDAY_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, MONDAY 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, THURSDAY 28, 1875</span></h2> <p>Finished the job of teaming saw logs of which there has been 39. and brought home the last load of lumber 8325 ft all told. Two hemlocks that were taken down today were sawn into 3x4 scantling for fencing. Weather is mild for a few days now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29.</span></h2> <p>Up early and away this morning and away to Esquesing with team and sleigh to attend Mr Jabez Heath's bee for hauling brick to build his house. Brought a load of 825 bricks, a heavy load because of drifted roads. Spent evening in Brampton at Choir practice and we had a good sing indeed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh to Brampton this morning and bought a bureau @ $6.25 and a framed picture of the Royal family @ 2.25 from Mr H Burnett. Received at post office the Bible Society Recorder. Spent afternoon at Willow Lodge in social chat. Mrs James Taylor of Oakville came here tonight on a visit.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 31 1875</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton W.M.Church at 10 A.M. to hear the Anniversary sermon by the Rev Dr Ryerson, his text was in Corinthians I 27th verse. a plain gospel sermon. The Dr R. preached this afternoon also. Heard Rev Dr Nelles of Cobourg preach tonight texts I Corinthians VIII 7th verse and II Timothy I 6th verse, the church was crowded, even the aisles filled, the sermon was simple and plain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, MONDAY 1.</span></h2> <p>Drove our folks to Brampton this morning for a day's visiting among old friends and acquaintances of Aunt Anna Taylor. Spent afternoon in the farm fanning peas &amp;c, &amp;c, have almost 45 bush of peas on hand. This evening at Safe Guard Lodge two initiated and the Offices were installed by GH Golding T.D.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2.</span></h2> <p>In company with J C Snell and several Bramptonians. Took G T Train this morning for Toronto. Had our dinner and tea at Mrs E Ferguson's Simcoe ft. Had my photograph taken at Ewing &amp; Co Gallery, King St West. Spent evening at the "Opera House" listening to John B Gough, his subject was "circumstances," it was a rare treat to hear his matchless eloquence.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_WEDNESDAY_3._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 3. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_SATURDAY_6._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, SATURDAY 6. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 3. 1875</span></h2> <p>Arrived at home from Toronto at 2 o'clock this morning. There was an immense crowd to hear Gough's lecture last night and every body appeared well pleased with the nearly two hour's lecture. Mrs Taylor started for home via the Railway. It rained steadily all forenoon but is very cold tonight. Working in the farm yard all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 4.</span></h2> <p>The mercury stands 6{degree sign} below this morning with a high west wind prevailing all day driving the frost and cold through brick and stone walls. On such a day as this we pay particular attention to feeding and caring for the livestock. Was threshing peas with flail and tonight reading The Autobiography of J.B.Gough.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5.</span></h2> <p>Father drove the girls over to school and from thence he visited Mr Jno Hindle who has just returned from a five year's sojourn in Missouri. Was hauling three loads of hemlock sawed 2ft; from lower bush up to dooryard. Have fully 2 months dry wood yet on hand, piled in woodshed. Spent evening at Choir Practice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, SATURDAY 6. 1875</span></h2> <p>Mailed yesterday a letter containing a five dollar greenback to Uncle John Ferguson of Stuartsville, Missouri. Today was threshing and feeding stock. Drove to Brampton this afternoon and brought some necessaries for the household. The weather for three days has been exceedingly cold the thermometer below zero all the time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 7.</span></h2> <p>Quarterly meeting at Brampton W.M. Church, Rev W McFadden preached text, Hebrews X 23rd verse, a faithful and energetic sermon bringing tears to the eyes of many in the congregation. This evening the Rev W Burns preached text Zachariah VI 13th verse. This morning the thermometer showed 22{degree sign} below zero, but its moderated a good deal tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 8.</span></h2> <p>A semi-daily trip to the schoolhouse with horse and sleigh, shelling corn around the kitchen fire has constituted this day's work. Drove to Brampton tonight and presided over the affairs of Safe Guard lodge during its session of two hours in duration. Received from Ewing &amp; Co Toronto my photographs 7 in all they are of the card vinette style.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_TUESDAY_9._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, TUESDAY 9. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_FRIDAY_12._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, FRIDAY 12. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, TUESDAY 9. 1875</span></h2> <p>Went through pretty much the same routine of business as yesterday. My little niece and nephews from Willow Lodge have just paid us a 2 days visit. Extremely cold frosty weather, below zero all the time. Went with WM Choir to Mt Pleasant tea meeting tonight speeches by Revs J Pringle, Stobo and Mr James Gooderham of Streetsville</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10.</span></h2> <p>Was threshing peas nearly all day and fanned up 22 bush from rather more than a day's threshing. Spent evening in Brampton at practice of S. School Tunes for the County Convention. At 8 P.M. went to hear Mr Pierce, the lecturer for the Sons of Temperance, speak on temperance and advocate strongly the scheme of Prohibition.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 11.</span></h2> <p>Mailed yesterday a letter to A Ferguson Bay City and one to Mrs C. Rice of Oshawa. About 6 inches of snow fell last night, a high wind today is drifting the snow fearfully, the roads will be almost filled up. Drove twice to the school house and chilled a bag of corn in the car. Had a call from Mr Jas Crawford agent for Musical instruments.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, FRIDAY 12. 1875</span></h2> <p>The drifting continued all last night and today almost every lane and road is blockaded with piles of snow, the entire road has never within my recollection contained such mountains of snow. The storm has made ample work for today. Mr. G.H Golding was here this evening, we passed the time in games and conversation</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13.</span></h2> <p>In company with G.H G, started for Brampton early this morning in the sleigh. At H Burnett's we had the chromos "Wide Awake" and Fast Asleep" reframed and bought a small dressing stand. Jas Crawford brought a fine Cabinet Organ here on trial. Received a letter from J Taylor of Oakville. The mercury in Brampton last night fell to 28 degrees below zero.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 14.</span></h2> <p>Drove horse and cutter through the line of snowbanks, a road being shovelled most of the way up to S. School Supt abs {Superintendant absent}. Sec pres. lesson, Joshua VIII 30 to 34. {"Ebal and Gerizism"?}. Heard Rev. JW Bell preach in W.M. Church in Brampton tonight, text, I Corinthians. II 9th verse, a sermon full of life and showing how to love God and serve him faithfully.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_MONDAY_15._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, MONDAY 15. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_THURSDAY_18..2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, THURSDAY 18., 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, MONDAY 15. 1875</span></h2> <p>Made the usual trips morning and evening to School House of S.S. No 22, Chinguacousy, with my sisters and a host of children from No 10. Viney and I drove to Brampton this evening and attended the P. Methodist church anniversary address by the resident ministers &amp; singing by the P.M. Choir. Spent one hour at the Lodge one gentleman initiated.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16.</span></h2> <p>The weather has moderated some at last having been almost steady cold for 13 days, below zero a considerable part of the time. Mrs J C Snell came here for a two or three day's visit and her youngest daughter Bertha Jane Snell. Spent evening at home testing the merits of of a George Word's Organ.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17.</span></h2> <p>A strong west-wind all day, the snow drifting fearfully, the snow banks rising higher and broader. Drove to Brampton this evening and spent an hour practicing with the S.S. Children for the Convention and two hours with the Union Choir for the evening sessions. Received from A F Campbell at "Conservator" Office 25 cards printed with my name and address</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, THURSDAY 18., 1875</span></h2> <p>Drove to School House at 9 A.M. through the snow drifts. Spent forenoon at shovelling a path to the Etobicoke through the lane. After noon was threshing peas in barn. Had a visit from M. Treadgold of Brampton. Agent for Musical Instruments.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19.</span></h2> <p>Threshing peas with flail and feeding live stock was the order of today. Drove to Brampton this evening and spent two hours in the Treadgold's music shop. Result, the purchase of a piano ( by Weber &amp; Co of Kingston ) worth $375.00 our old melodeon to be taken as part-exchange @ $100.00. Was at the Missionary meeting of Church of England people.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20.</span></h2> <p>Our new piano arrived here early this morning and was set up in the parlour by M Treadgold, the case is finished in rosewood and carved legs the tone of the instrument is good. Sold to K.C.&amp;Co 101 bush barley @90 ¢ per bush. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice. Had a call this afternoon from Messers J Crawford &amp; James Haggert of the town of Brampton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_SUNDAY_21._1875."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, SUNDAY 21. 1875.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_WEDNESDAY_24._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 24. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, SUNDAY 21. 1875.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S. School, Supt pres. Sec pres. lesson, Joshua XIV 6 to 13, "Caleb's inheritance," Walked to Brampton after dinner and attended W.M. S. School, nearly 200 scholars. Had Choir practice at 4 P.M. in the Vestry. Took tea at Mr Perry's home. Hear Rev J W Bell preach tonight text, John XI 28 &amp; 29th verses.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 22.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon pea threshing &amp;c,&amp;c, manufactured with my jack knife a wooden comb for horses' mane. Had a small shower of rain this afternoon and a thaw is evidently at hand, Drove to Brampton tonight and went to the Lodge no.830, one initiated had a very good meeting, The programme of entertainment being a good one.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23.</span></h2> <p>Running the fanning mill all forenoon, cleaning peas and oats. After dinner, drove up to Mr Elias Snell's with 16 bush of grey oats and exchanged bushel for bushel of black oats from Co of Grey. Spent this evening in Brampton at a soiree in Presbyterian Church (Mr Pringle's) with W.M. Choir. The speakers were Rev. G Robb of Toronto &amp; Rev P Campbell.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 24. 1875</span></h2> <p>Commenced threshing with flail the Dan U Rourke peas (an early variety). The weather has affected the thaw making it tough work indeed. Quite warm today and thawing very fast. Emma, Ella &amp; I spent evening in Brampton at the singing practice for the Convention.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 25.</span></h2> <p>The seventeenth annual convention of Peel Co S. School's was started this morning in Brampton, W. M. Church; J C Snell Prs. J W Beynon Sec. Was at afternoon session the attendance and discussions on S.S. Topics were good. A fine large meeting tonight, Rev J Potts &amp; Monroe of Toronto, gave splendid addresses.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26.</span></h2> <p>Attended the Convention today, during its three sessions, mass meeting of children this afternoon, they had addresses by 4 ministers. Tonight Rev Dr Castle and Rev W. Milland &amp; Rev M Wood made speeches on the S. School work to an overflowing house. The Union Choir sang during the evening. The Convention has been the most successful ever held in the county.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_SATURDAY_27._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, SATURDAY 27. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_28."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_MONDAY_1"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, MONDAY 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_TUESDAY_2._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, TUESDAY 2. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_3."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 3.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_4."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 4.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, SATURDAY 27. 1875</span></h2> <p>The S.S. Convention will be held next winter at Charleston. Today threshing Dan O Rourke peas. At Zion church this afternoon splitting wood and shovelling snow. Drove our 3 yr old horse "Frank" in the cutter for the first time, he made the cutter skip lively. At home this evening, quite a relief after a whole week's run.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 28.</span></h2> <p>At S.School this morning. Supt pres. Sec pres. lesson Joshua, XVIII, 1 to 10, "The land of Canaan divided among the twelve tribes of Israel," our Supt. treated the lesson in able manner he being quickened in the work by the late convention. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight; text, Luke XXIV, 45&amp;46th. A clear frosty night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, MONDAY 1</span></h2> <p>The morning dawned with a fierce storm from the N.E. and the snow has fallen steadily all day. Our folks started the spring house cleaning finding employment for the whole household from small to great at whitewashing, shaking carpets, &amp;c, &amp;c. Spent evening at home much against my inclinations. A young ladies' social came off tonight in Brampton for new organ.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, TUESDAY 2. 1875</span></h2> <p>The Social last night was a success considering the weather, they raised $50. Spent this fore-noon in Brampton, transacting several items of business. Mailed a letter to William Ronnie, Toronto. Completed the job we started at yesterday, the parlor has decidedly a fresh appearance.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3.</span></h2> <p>The forenoon was spent at pea threshing with Flails. After dinner I drove to Brampton and brought home in the sleigh the Misses Mary and Emma Nichols and A F Campbell. The Misses Rebecca and Emma Carter and G A Golding &amp; A W Dawson, all came to pay me a visit. We spent the evening at music, games, charades and social talk.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 4.</span></h2> <p>Retired to rest at 4 o'clock this morning. Yesterday and last night was very stormy. Our company staid with us until after breakfast this morning, when we all drove to their several homes. Fanned and measured the Dan O'Rourke peas about 20 bush, only a slim yield from 4 bush sown last spring. In Brampton tonight at an Auction sale of Chromos &amp; Mirrors. Bought a Chromo @.95c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_FRIDAY_5._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, FRIDAY 5. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_6."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_7."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_MONDAY_8.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, MONDAY 8, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_9."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 9.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_10."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 10.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, FRIDAY 5. 1875</span></h2> <p>And still it snows. The neighbours assembled this morning at our place to help us saw with circular saws but the snow storm prevented any work being done. Started threshing the orchard grass with flail for seed. Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge had a nice little meeting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6.</span></h2> <p>Mr Guy Bell was here today with his circular saw and we cut with it rather more than 20 cords of fire wood into stove wood lengths. Peel County Lodge I.O.G.T. was held at Campbell's Cross today. The first harbinger of spring arrived yesterday in the shape of a young calf.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 7.</span></h2> <p>Drove up to S. School this morning Supt. pres. Sec pres. lesson. Joshua XX chap. "The cities of Refuge," A most interesting and instructive one indeed. , our Supt used the blackboard freely and drew forth answers from the scholars both old and young by his tact in teaching and putting the questions. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight. text Isaiah XXXII 2nd verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, MONDAY 8, 1875</span></h2> <p>Spent the day in the barn threshing orchard grass for seed, it is slow work, the seed clings tenaciously to the stem. It has been a fine bright day. Spent evening in Brampton at Safe Guard Lodge, three were initiated we had a good programme of readings and speeches. Spent half-an-hour in committee meeting for a social in aid of WM Church organ fund.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9.</span></h2> <p>At same work as yesterday and completed one small mow-full. Had a visit from Mrs J C Snell and her youngest daughter. Aunt E Ferguson from Toronto is out on a 3 day visit and is staying with us tonight. Mailed a copy of "Conservator" to Uncle A Ferguson, Bay City. Viney and I spent the evening at a small but select party at Mrs J W Maine's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10.</span></h2> <p>Arrived home this morning at 2 o'clock from the party, it was a very enjoyable one indeed. Spent this forenoon in Brampton, doing a little business and driving around. Fanned 2 bushels of orchard grass seed, which is all for nearly 2 days' threshing, but the best is yet to thresh. Weather is fine and moderate. Our first lamb's this season on 7 inst., triplets.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_THURSDAY_11._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, THURSDAY 11. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_12."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_13."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_SUNDAY_14._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, SUNDAY 14. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_15."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 15.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_16."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 16.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, THURSDAY 11. 1875</span></h2> <p>Started operations on the other small mow of orchard grass with the same "poverty stick", it is more tedious work than threshing peas but not as dusty. Had a small party of young people at our home tonight, including Misses Full, James &amp; O'Connor of Toronto. Mr Mackenzie &amp; R R Snell, H F Snell, and four friends from Brampton.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12.</span></h2> <p>Drove up to Willow Lodge this morning on business. Spent afternoon at a threshing of oats for R Smith, M.P. Drove team to Brampton this evening and hiring Burrows' large pleasure bob sleighs, brought up a load of 14 young people to the "Soiree" at Zion Church given by "Edmonton" Lodge I.O.G.T. A temperance speech by Rev J W Bell &amp; readings by J Starr R W Craig and J A Morton.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13.</span></h2> <p>Singing last night by Misses R E Morton Jas Crawford &amp; Miss J C Morton. Got home this morning at 1 o'Clock, tired and sleepy. This forenoon was up at Ebenezer helping to clear up the remains of last night's party. This afternoon threshing orchard grass. Spent evening in Brampton. Received a letter from Uncle Jno Ferguson of Missouri, Weather warm and pleasant.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, SUNDAY 14. 1875</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S. School as usual. Supt pres. Sec pres. lesson, Joshua XXII 21 to 27. "The Altar of Witness," Our Supt. J .R. Craig, very ably expounded the lesson to the school after which he spoke a few feeling words of farewell, he will leave this neighborhood this week for Toronto Supt. Heard Rev. J W Bell preach in Brampton tonight text, Luke XV, "The Prodigal Son."</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 15.</span></h2> <p>A rainy day, with a heavy fog. Spent the day at general choring and fixing up in the barnyard. Spent evening at Willow Lodge, at a social party consisting of Snell's and Ferguson's, and a few select from Brampton, prominent among which were the Craig's. We had a lively and pleasant time and kept up the gay joy of the feast without cessation.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16.</span></h2> <p>Arrived home this morning at 3 o'Clock, this almost borders a dissipation but spring will soon come and regulate matters. Completed threshing orchard grass seed have 4 bushels of clean seed. The thaw has closed for the present, the March winds are blustering today. On Sunday night last there was heavy thunder. It is past 7 years ago today that I and J Mason left for the States.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_WEDNESDAY_17._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, WEDNESDAY 17. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_18."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_19."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_SATURDAY_20._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, SATURDAY 20. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_21."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 21.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_22."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 22.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, WEDNESDAY 17. 1875</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning with peas for chopping and 2 1/2 barrels of apples sold to Dawson @ $1.75 per lbs. Received from Rennie of Toronto his illustrated catalogue of seeds, grain and flowers &amp;c. &amp;c. A small quilting bee at our house today for elderly ladies. Spent evening at Ebenezer S. School teachers meeting. A cold, stormy blustering day, had frost tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18.</span></h2> <p>Drove horses and sleigh at 9 a.m. over to school house of S. S. No 22, with my sisters. Spent afternoon at Mr Jno Learment helping to haul hay. In Brampton tonight attending the Committee meeting for young mens social and were trimming the vestry with evergreens and making extensive preparations for a crowd.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19.</span></h2> <p>A clear frosty day. Was engaged in threshing crown peas and attending to the young lambs {19 in number}. Viney, Emma, Ella and I spent evening in Brampton W. M. Church at "Young men's Social for New Organ" A large crowd of people, realized $60. 00 Select reading by Craig, Starr, Bell and Spiers of "Victoria college" Songs by Msses J.C. Morton and Ella Lowes. Miss B Lowes played on piano.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, SATURDAY 20. 1875</span></h2> <p>Another cold snow storm from N.E. To Brampton again today had a settlement with M Treadgold about the piano and made up the last payment of 155$, total paid in cash 355$C. Spent afternoon at the blacksmith's shop getting some repairs on the cutter. Had a business call from J.C. Snell, Esq. tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21.</span></h2> <p>At S. School this morning. Our new Supt Mr N V Watson was present and took charge of the school for the first time. Mr J R Craig has removed from the neighbourhood. S.S. Lesson, Joshua XXIII "Joshua's warning." Heard Rev J. W. Bell preach sermon on same subject as last Sundays and will preach next Sunday on the same "The Prodigal Son" ~ .</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 22.</span></h2> <p>Started at 8. A. M. with team &amp; sleigh for Salmonville on the banks of river Credit. Bought at grist mill there 400 lbs of bran @ 1C per lb. Drove from thence to Townsend's lime kilns. bought 16 brush of lime @ 13C per bush. Got home at half past two P.M. Spent evening at the Lodge, it was held for first time in our new quarters, the Young Britons' Hall, one initiated and a log programme of readings.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_TUESDAY_23._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, TUESDAY 23. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_24."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_25."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_FRIDAY_26_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, FRIDAY 26 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_28"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 28</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, TUESDAY 23. 1875</span></h2> <p>Fine bright weather but extremely frosty at night, the mercury this morning stood 5 [degrees] below zero. Took a horsback ride to Willow Lodge. Spent afternoon at R Armstrong's Auction sale of farm stock and Implements. Received through Post from R Smith, M.P. a Report of all the proceedings of House of Commons on Temperance and Prohibition.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24.</span></h2> <p>With the team and sleigh we made a road through the snow banks to the <i> other place</i> woods, the snow out there is about 3ft deep on the level and it is no small job ploughing through it. Hauled home two black ash saw logs and chopped down another tree. Mr Edwin Dixon from Amaranth stayed here all tonight. He brought a load down today and goes home again tomorrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 25.</span></h2> <p>Hauled to Brampton Steam sawmill four black ash logs 12 ft long to be sawn into material for a picket fence around the garden. Received from Uncle Taylor a copy of "Oakville Argus.<i> This evening I drove cutter up to the residence of John Snell's Sons for mother and Elsie. Weather continues fine, but the snow banks melt very slowly.</i></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, FRIDAY 26 1875</span></h2> <p>Drew to saw mill this forenoon the last black ash log (22 inch in diameter) total number of logs hauled this winter 45. This afternoon I drove Viney and Susie Campbell around to collect money in aid of Bible Society. Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge, I.O.G.T. the attendance of members somewhat meagre but the interest of the meeting was well sustained.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Yesterday being "Good Friday" it was observed as a holiday in Brampton, all business suspended and stores closed. Was engaged today in hauling firewood for Jas Sewell from our "other place" woods. Father drove to Brampton and done a little trade in the way of selling eggs and buying groceries &amp;c. Weather is spring like the snow banks are slowly wasting away under the increasing heat of old Sol's rays.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Drove the sleigh full of my sisters and Miss Matilda Snell up to S.School at 10 A.M. Supt pres. Sec pres. lesson Joshua XXIV 1 to 13 "Gods mercies to Israel" A Review of the Quarter's lessons which include the whole history of the life of Joshua. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight, text, Matthew XXVIII 6th verse. The Choir sang "Old Easter Anthem" from "Sacred Harmony."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH.2C_MONDAY_29._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH, MONDAY 29. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_30."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESAY_31"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESAY 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL.2C_THURSDAY_1._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL, THURSDAY 1. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_3."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 3.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, MONDAY 29. 1875</span></h2> <p>Brought from "other place" woods a load of black ash logs, which were cut down by the Indians. Spent afternoon in collecting money in and around Edmonton for the S.S. Organ. Went to Brampton tonight on horseback as the roads are bad, at the Lodge until 10,30 P.M. one initiated and a large meeting. Paid to W.Beynon the money we collected for the Bible Society $8.25</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30.</span></h2> <p>We are having spring weather now, bright sunshine, the snow banks are settling slowly, the roads are breaking up. Finished threshing the peas and fanned the same, 15 bush in all. have about 100 bush of peas now on hand. Have 29 lambs from 20 ewes, they are all feeding well and are an extra good lot, taken all in all.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESAY 31</span></h2> <p>Made a commencement this morning at squaring the timber for our new building, the logs are all piled up in the wood yard ready for use. In company with JC Snell we rode on horseback down Mr J Gardener's Toronto Twp, auction sale of Shothorns prices averaged about $100 for male &amp; females A very warm day, the face of the earth and the cellars are flooded with water.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL, THURSDAY 1. 1875</span></h2> <p>Received yesterday from Uncle A Ferguson "Bay City Chronicle" a daily newspaper. The weather waxes warmer each day. The old Etobicoke makes loud music. Spent two hours today in hauling water from the cellar. John Sewell (aged 16) commenced work today, hired for 7 months at $12 per month. Started splitting our stove wood for next season.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2> <p>At the hewing of the timber and a job that promises daily work for some time namely trying to clear the cellar of water. The drain is frozen solid for some distance from the outlet. Went to Brampton tonight on horseback with a basket of eggs for sale. Spent evening at Choir Practice, the members do not attend to it as they should.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3.</span></h2> <p>Doing pretty much the routine of work as yesterday. We received a letter last night from ou friends in Oakville. The weather continues favourable and pleasant but not thawing quite so fast. In Brampton the water has been extremely high, the low lying streets are completely inundated. Mr R J Nichols arrived home from Chicago, after two years absence.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_SUNDAY_4_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL SUNDAY 4 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL.2C_WEDNESDAY_7._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL, WEDNESDAY 7. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_8"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_9"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 4 1875</span></h2> <p>Enjoyed a horseback trip to S. School this morning. Supt pres. Sec pres, lesson Joshua XXIV 14 to 18, "Joshua's appeal to the Isrealites," An improvement in our S.S. Room, one corner partitioned off for an infant classroom. Heard Rev W. Burns preach in Brampton tonight, text, Hebrews XI 4th verse. Had an hour's conversation with R J Nichols coming home from church.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Completed framing, hewing the beams and plates for the new building Went to Brampton tonight. Spent 2 1/2 hours at the Lodge, one initiated, considerable business was disposed of in reference to our new quarters and our old furniture. The roads are drying up rapidly.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning for to haul logs at saw mill to be sawed for us today, brought up 400 ft of strips and scantling (blackash) Mailed to Bay City a copy of "Banner" and "Casket". Bought some choice flower seeds at Bannisters. At home this evening, quite a relief it is for to spend an evening quietly at home</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL, WEDNESDAY 7. 1875</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton and brought home the last of the lumber, 400 ft, in all 800 ft of black ash. Mailed Spent afternoon at a variety of jobs, such as are prevalent at this season of the year. This evening was passed pleasantly in chat around the old fashioned fire-place and in playing sacred music on the piano.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Resumed operations on the hewing of sleepers &amp;c. It was a bright shiny day and thawing quite fast, the snow banks are getting quite slim. Had a call from Mr Thomas Sharp a common sense Scotch farmer in whose company an hour is greatly improved.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h2> <p>At pretty much the same routine of work as yesterday, hewing and framing sleepers, laying and devising plans for the construction and internal arrangement of the building. Had a visit this evening from R.J. Nichols (late of Chicago) chat about that famous city and some of it's wonders formed the principal discourse of the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_SATURDAY_10_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL SATURDAY 10 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_TUESDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL TUESDAY 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_15"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 10 1875</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon in Brampton doing some trade in groceries and other family necessities, also a little gossiping over the counters and at street corners. At home doing a variety of jobs after dinner, picking over potatoes, piling wood, boiling peas for feed to milch cows.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Drove spring wagon to S.School, our Supt pres. Sec. pres. lesson Judges II 11to16 "Israels promise broken" spent afternoon at Brampton W.M.S.School, about 230 scholars &amp; teachers. At choir practice at 4, P.M. using the new organ for the first time. Heard Rev J W Bell preach tonight, text Jeremiah XIV 5th verse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mr Jno Campbell spent the day here laying out the timber and we were framing it. Went to Brampton tonight and attended Safe Guard Lodge no 350 arrangements were made for holding debates at future meetings of the lodge.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>A driving mist from the East all day, consequently we did not very much at the framing. Drove spring wagon load of folks to Brampton tonight to hear Rev W.B. Affleck of England lecture on "Lost for the want of a word." He is a humorous speaker and holds the attention of his audience to the close. He sang songs at intervals during the lecture.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Resumed active operations in the woodyard and wound up the framing for the present. Our boy also finished splitting the stovewood. The weather is fine and the roads almost dry. Spent evening at Choir practise with new organ in Methodist Church, Brampton and we made some tall singing.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Spring work started by plowing sod with one team in the field over the Etobicoke, it is in fine trim being highly located. There are snowbanks yet in the lane leading to the creek. A cold rain storm set in this evening from S. West. and promises to be pretty lengthy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL.2C_FRIDAY_16_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL, FRIDAY 16 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_MONDAY_19_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL MONDAY 19 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL, FRIDAY 16 1875</span></h2> <p>The weather has suffered from a relapse into winter again, it is freezing sharply all day and some light snow showers. Spent the day at framing. Went to Brampton at 5 P.M. to Choir Practice for the Organ Opening tonight. Fine singers from Toronto to help us through evenings programme. A Mr Crown from Toronto performed on the new organ.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h2> <p>The church (Methodist) was well filled last night. Rev J G Scott was the only speaker, Mr G W Coates is a fine singer. Today we wound up the framing job for the present and started the springs operation of building fence</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Spent morning at S.School. Supt pres. Sec pres. lesson Judges VI 11 to 18, "The call of Gideon to the leadership of Israel." At home this afternoon reading and at the piano. Heard Rev J.G. Scott of Harriston preach in Brampton tonight, text Revelation XIX 12th verse Rev J G S voice was very familiar and his sermon as good as he used to preach.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 19 1875</span></h2> <p>Rebuilding a fence on S.W. side of old orchard field, and putting rings in the noses of our Berkshires with the help of our neighbour Mr Richard Watson. Started operations on the garden picket fence. Spent evening at the Lodge, three were initiated and we had a pleasant meeting resulting from a good programme.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Very cold frosty weather, the pumps are frozen every morning. Was fanning up seed barley, 30 bushels. Working at picket fence, set the cedar posts 12 ft apart and use 3x4 hemlock scantling for the frame of the fence. At home tonight, enjoying a fine open fire in the dining room.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Such weather, the North wind is blowing almost a gale with a clear sky. The roads are dusty. Started chopping some fallen timber in "other place woods mostly tops of trees. Nearly completed the picket fence. Our folks spent the day at Willow Lodge on a visit. Tonight am reading the "Canada Farmer" published in Toronto at "Globe Printing" Office.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL.2C_THURSDAY_22_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL, THURSDAY 22 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL, THURSDAY 22 1875</span></h2> <p>Programme of work for today pretty much the same as yesterday, working on the {illegible} side of the garden, it is a work that cannot be disposed very quickly! Went to Brampton tonight and I heard Rev W.B Affeck lecture on "Wine water wit and wisdom' in Concert Hall the audience was large and the lecture a very humorous one.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23.</span></h2> <p>Working at board fence, trimming the apple trees and fruit trees and other jobs peculiar to spring work, formed today's work. The weather is moderating somewhat but the north wind still prevails, an inch or two of snow fell this evening which will take some of the frost out of the air no doubt.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24.</span></h2> <p>Spent two hours this morning in concert with our new neighbour R. Watson at fixing the line fence between us over the Etobicoke. After dinner today I started plowing once more at the sod, the frost is just barely out. On Tuesday last 20th the mercury stood at 10 (degrees sign) degrees below zero at Ottawa.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Spent morning at S.School. Supt pres, Sec pres, lesson, Judges VII 1 to 8 "Gideon's victory over the enemies of Israel." The attendance of scholars is increasing every Sabbath. Heard Rev J W Bell preach in Brampton Methodist Church tonight text Amos IV 12th verse, a very solemn and impressive sermon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Plowing sod all day on the hill across the Etobicoke. Father was sowing black oats in the old orchard field, the ground works finely but there is frost underlying the dry and almost dusty earth. This evening was spent at the Lodge. Miss Jennie Peacock was initiated, the election of Officers for next quarter took place.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Completed the sod plowing over the creek, turned over about 3 acres. Finished sowing and harrowing in the oats also a bushel of early peas. The weather is warm and dry. Went to Edmonton tonight and was initiated a member of Edmonton Grange no 130 of Patrons of Husbandry. Sold to Messers Dawson &amp; Williamson a 2 yr old steer and a 4 week old calf @ $42</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_WEDNESDAY_28.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL WEDNESDAY 28, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_30"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_SATURDAY_1_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MAY SATURDAY 1 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_3"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 28, 1875</span></h2> <p>Sowed 3 acres of peas with 8 bush on the plowed sod. Started cultivating the ground for barley. The Annual County Spring Fair was held in Brampton today, there was a large crowd of people, and a good show of horses and cattle. Received a letter from Aunt Mary Mason. Mrs J C Snell and her little family were here today.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29.</span></h2> <p>One team using the {cultivator and the other at the roller on the sowed peas. A fine rain this afternoon from the east; which stopped seeding operations temporarily. Packed away the pork in dry salt in barrels. Have about 2 loads of straw and 2 tons of hay yet and about 100 bush of turnips.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Started plowing the sod field N.W. of old orchard field, it is in fine condition, and will no doubt bring a fine crop of peas. This month is departing cold, a strong west wind all day and frosty tonight. At home reading newspapers tonight. The "Guardian" is improving all the time as a first class weekly paper.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SATURDAY 1 1875</span></h2> <p>Drove wagon up to Mr Dyer's (near Snell's lake) and brought home 26 young maple &amp; basswood trees and planted the same along the front of our farm. At noon today there started a two hours snow storm nearly 3 inches fell. This evening it is raining briefly from N.E. and quite cold. Had my driving team shod today at Campbells shop.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Walked to Brampton at 9 a.m. to attend the Quarterly meeting in the Canada Methosidt Church. Rev John Shaw of Toronto preached, text Revelations VII 9 to 16 verses. Three funerals were announced from the pulpit today, Tork dinner and tea at Mr J W Main's. Heard Mr Shaw again tonight, text Matt XI 8th verse, A sermon abounding in eternal truth and practical advice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon fixing the line fence over the creek next to D Wiggins. Plowing sod this afternoon and worked steady to make up for lost time through the recent bad weather. Yesterday was almost a winter's day. Spent evening at the Lodge, three were initiated and officers installed, G H Golding, W C J, T Duggan, W.L.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY.2C_TUESDAY_4._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY, TUESDAY 4. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY.2C_FRIDAY_7._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MAY, FRIDAY 7. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_9"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY, TUESDAY 4. 1875</span></h2> <p>Plowed nearly an acre and a half of sod. Had the other team at the cultivator on the ground for barley. Father spent the say at Willow Lodge helping to plant a young orchard of one hundred trees. The weather is warming up and the young grass is just struggling up to meet the light and heat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h2> <p>On Monday last we planted 16 young apple trees (from Rochester) mostly winter varieties. Sowed 16 bush of barley on a 7 1/2 acre field, harrowed and furrowed it out, seeded the same with 4 bush orchard grass, 1 bush of red clover, 2 bush timothy &amp; 8 lbs of Alsike. Raining smartly this evening and consequently home was the attraction tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Seeding stopped for today by the rain. Was plowing sod this forenoon. Our folks went to Brampton for to make some necessary purchases. This afternoon at fencing and prospecting over the fields and meadows. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY, FRIDAY 7. 1875</span></h2> <p>This forenoon was spent at sod plowing in the 10 acre field over the Etobicoke. After dinner we sowed and harrowed in 6 1/2 acres of barley {13 bush} in field in the rear of the barn. Sold to J Milner Brampton Grocer, 12 bags of Early Rose @ $1.05 per bag. At home tonight reading the newspapers.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8.</span></h2> <p>Plowing sod all day with one team Pruning the fruit trees in the garden Planting onions and other seeds Putting a small fence of wild willow wands around the flower beds to protect from the poultry. In Brampton tonight at Choir practice. Bought of K.C.&amp; Co. 1 pr of black kid gloves @ $1.30 a coarse straw hat @ 25c, black neck tie @ 50c</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 9</span></h2> <p>At Ebenezer Union S. School this morning Supt pres Sect pres. lesson Ruth I 16 to 22 "Ruth and Naiomi." There is only this one lesson in the series devoted to the history of this remarkable woman. Last Sunday the lesson was about Samson. A very warm day, this evening there was a very heavy thunder storm, it started just before Church time and consequently home was the refuge.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY.2C_MONDAY_10.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY, MONDAY 10, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY.2C_THURSDAY_13._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MAY, THURSDAY 13. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 15.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY, MONDAY 10, 1875</span></h2> <p>The rainfall of last night has proved to be an extra heavy one, the ground is thoroughly saturated. Spent forenoon in sheep-house, docking and fixing up the sheep. The high water in the creek has caried away both of the fences over the same. At Brampton tonight at the special services now being held in Methodist Church, heard Rev W Burns preach text Acts XVII 30. A good prayer meeting afterwards.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Trimming garden fruit trees, and willows, transplanting horse chestnuts, cherries, and plum trees, mulching them with sawdust, and washing the apple trees with soap suds, also sowing parsnip seed. Plowing sod this afternoon and scarcely dry enough for that work. Father procured from M.M. Elliott a basketful of young strawberry plants for setting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Sold to J Milner 22 bush of barley @ !.00 per bush also 4 bags of Early Rose @ $1.05. Bought a daily "Liberal" a very neatly printed Toronto paper, full of the latest news, put in a most attractive manner. A drizzling west rain during most of the day, quite cool and fros- like tonight. Mr David Smith Senr of Brampton died early this morning at the advanced age of 80 years.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY, THURSDAY 13. 1875</span></h2> <p>Picking stones off the meadows on "other place" in to small piles ready for hauling. Completed plowing the sod field. Procured from Mr D Wiggins a dozen small hemlock shrubs and set them in the front yard. Spent evening at protracted meeting in Brampton, Rev W Burns conducted it, there were several seekers after salvation.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14.</span></h2> <p>Sowed 16 1/2 bush of mixed "crown" and "golden vine" peas on 5 1/2 acres and hanowed it once over. J. C. Snell and family were here for dinner, today being their wedding anniversary, the seventh. Built a rail fence to protect the young maples planted in the acre pasture plot. Spent evening at Mr Nichols, R J N is laid up with a cut leg.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15.</span></h2> <p>Some more rain. Spent forenoon hauling rails for to replace the fence over the creek and for firewood. Repairing the cellar drain leading from the house. Viney and I went to Brampton tonight to Choir practice, a Mr Scudder of Toronto played the organ in grand style, he will presiide at the sabbath services tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY.2C_SUNDAY_16.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY, SUNDAY 16, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY.2C_WEDNESDAY_19._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MAY, WEDNESDAY 19. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY, SUNDAY 16, 1875</span></h2> <p>At S.School the old church was nearly filled this morning, new scholars coming every Sunday. Lesson I Samuel I 21o -28 "Hannah the praying mother." Heard Rev J.W. Bell preach in Brampton tonight, text Job XXI 22. At the close of the service there was a good prayer meeting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Finished sowing grain at last, sowed about 1 1/2 acre of sod with barley, have 16 acres of barley, 9 acres of peas, 9 acres of oats. Started the roller at work on the barley field, it is just up enough to show a little green, the ground is pretty solid. Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiated, one expelled for violation.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Commenced the heavy job of hauling barnyard manure, spreading it from the wagon on the root ground. This was a bright warm day, the willows are justing bursting into leaf. Planted a small plot of "Early Rose." Had a moonlight fishing excursion tonight in our flats but we signally failed to catch any.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY, WEDNESDAY 19. 1875</span></h2> <p>At same work as yesterday, drew out 15 loads. Kept the roller at the oats and barley. Any quantity of snow and ice in the yard under the manure, which the work some cooler this warm day. At home this evening reading the news &amp;c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Completed hauling manure on the root ground, put out 35 loads. Rolling the meadows on "other place." Started plowing the root ground across, it is rather cloggy yet, but will work up well in a few days. At Brampton tonight doing a little market business with eggs and butter.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Programme of today's operations viz., cross-plowing, washing 25 sheep in the "Etobicoke" whose waters are cold yet for so late in the season, brought up from "Campbell's" shop two hoops (5 ft 9 inch in diameter) of iron 3/8 /inch X 1 1/2 inch, for constructing a new cistern of ash lumber, as the old brick walls have given away. A very refreshing thunder shower tonight after a very warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY.2C_SATURDAY_22._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY, SATURDAY 22. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY.2C_TUESDAY_25._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MAY, TUESDAY 25. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY, SATURDAY 22. 1875</span></h2> <p>A very warm day for plowing, the heat appeared to affect the horses. Vegetation is now making rapid strides, the wild plum is in blossom. Spent evening in Brampton at Choir Practice. Bought at R Chisholm &amp; Co's store a black felt hat @ $2.00, necktie and collar @ 73c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 23.</span></h2> <p>Spent morning at S.Shool, lesson I Samuel III 1 to 10, "The Call of the child Samuel," There were 82 scholars and a number of visitors present. Heard Rev Jno W Bell preach in Brampton tonight; text, Acts XX 24th verse. A good sermon on the life of Paul.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 24</span></h2> <p>The "Queen's" birthday, kept as a public holiday. Was plowing all forenoon. After dinner, Robert J Nichols and I drove up to Snell's lake, where a general picnic was held, quite a large crowd of people there were 8 small row brats on the lake, a charge being made for a ride, The affair passed off quietly and no one drowned.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY, TUESDAY 25. 1875</span></h2> <p>Weather very hot and dry, was cross plowing all day and it was a melting job. The plum and cherry trees are well filled with blossoms. Are feeding all the live stock on green rye by pastureing it. Spent evening at home being tired enough for bed when 9 o'clock came.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged today in shearing the sheep, the average weight of the fleeces will not be so good as last year, the heaviest 12 1/2 lbs from a yearling ewe, about one day wears away the novelty of this job as it is sore work on the back and knees of the operator.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Have the root ground cross-planted. This forenoon was spent harrowing and rolling the same thoroughly. Started planting potatoes, commencing with Early Rose, having them all cut in halves before planting. The work is driving us because of late season and there is no help but to take it early and late and every day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY.2C_FRIDAY_28._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY, FRIDAY 28. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_30"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY.2C_MONDAY_31._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MAY, MONDAY 31. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_TUESDAY_1"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, TUESDAY 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY, FRIDAY 28. 1875</span></h2> <p>Completed the work of yesterday by planting in all 11 bush of "Early Rose" and 2 bush "Chili's" on hardly 3/4 of an acre, put them in with plow dropping in every third furrow. Sowed 2 lbs of "Yellow Marigold" seed on rather more than 1/2 acre. On Brampton tonight at Choir Practice. Mailed a letter on business to Napanee.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Sowed with hand drill 1 1/2 bush of Yankee corn &amp; 1/2 bush Canadian corn in rows for green feed. Planted in hills some corn, beans and pop corn. Both days' seeding were done in the same field. A slight shower today. The wire-worm is busy working at the barley the dry weather being in their favor.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Walked to S.School at 9.30 A.M. lesson. I Samuel IV 12 to 20 "The death of Eli"." A large attendance of scholars and visitors, mostly friends in the neighborhood. J C Snell and family were here this afternoon and for tea this evening. Heard Father McFadden in Methodist Church, Brampton tonight, a plain gospel sermon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY, MONDAY 31. 1875</span></h2> <p>Working up the ground for rape. Destroying tent caterpillars on apple trees. Pulling red-root out of the meadows. Started plowing the rye field, the stock having pastured it clean off. The woods are now in full leaf. The apple blossoms just opening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, TUESDAY 1</span></h2> <p>The Queen month of the year. Worked very hard all day at the plowing, it sets up like sod the roots of the rye having penetrated down fully six inches. This evening, walked up to the Town Hall, Edmonton to attend the semi-monthly meeting of the Grange, one man initiated.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Completed the task of plowing rye about 4 acres. Had the other team hauling manure, using some of it for mulching young apple and maple trees. A great stir in Brampton to day in consequence an election trial between Chisholm and Beynon in Court House before Chief Justice Draper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_THURSDAY_3_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, THURSDAY 3 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_SUNDAY_6._1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, SUNDAY 6. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_7"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, THURSDAY 3 1875</span></h2> <p>Commenced doing the statute labor on the public roads with team and two hands, Mr S. Huxley being pathmaster, The work consists mostly in hauling dirt from side of road and filling up the holes. A days work is 8 hours, we have 7 days to put in.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h2> <p>At same work as yesterday and finished up our share of the work for this year. The election trial is still going on and daily attracts large crowds of people. Had a pleasant drive this evening in company with a load of Brampton Good Templars up to "Edmonton" Lodge we had quite a lively spelling match.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Sowed 2 1/2 bush of mixed "Hungarian" and "Millet" grass seed on 4 acres. Sold to K.C. &amp; Co 44 bush of "Farrow" wheat @ 85c per bush. Bought of Perker &amp; Remans 165 lbs of nails @ 3 1/2 c. Bought of R Aitken 9 squares of first class sawed shingles @ 2.00 per square. The evidence given on election trial is completed and the decision to be given by the judge "Draper" on14th inst.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, SUNDAY 6. 1875</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S.School, the lesson I Samuel VII 5 to 12th verses "Samuel the Judge and priest of Israel." Spent afternoon at C.M, S. School Brampton, the Bible class is conducted by Mr J G Scott, Also at Choir Practice at 4 PM, Took tea at Mr Goldings. Heard this evening Rev Dr Haywood of Oshawa preach a temperance sermon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Started active operations at the foundation of the new building. Drew from the banks of "Etobicoke" 4 loads of good sand and also several loads of stones for filling up the trench to the level of the ground. Weather exceedingly dry, although indications of rain almost every day. At 4AM this morning I took a drive over to Guy Bell's on business.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8.</span></h2> <p>Commenced building the wall of the foundation, it will not be a long job as its extreme height is 18 inches, the average about 10 inches. Gristed at Mains Mill 12 loads of mixed "Treadwell" &amp; "Mammoth" wheat. At work until 8 o'clock every evening now, up in the mornings at 4.30 o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_WEDNESDAY_9_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, WEDNESDAY 9 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_SATURDAY_12.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, SATURDAY 12, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, WEDNESDAY 9 1875</span></h2> <p>Completed two of the walls, except some filling between the sleepers and started at the third and last one. The examination of candidates for admission to the High School at Brampton took place yesterday and today, sister Emma tried for admission but the result is not yet known. Some prospect of rain tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 10</span></h2> <p>At the same job as yesterday, and have the walls so far finished as to put them on the sleepers. The noxious weed called Redroot is very prevalent this season on the meadow and in the fall wheat. At odd times we have pulled most of it in our fields.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Completed the mason work today Had a visit this afternoon from Mr J C Snell &amp; Miss R.F. Snell from Burnhamthorpe. In company with some Brampton friends we visited Edmonton Lodge tonight and made arrangements for holding a union Picnic at Snell's Lake on Friday next 18 inst}. The heat tonight is very oppressive.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, SATURDAY 12, 1875</span></h2> <p>Drilled the ground and sowed 4 lbs of Rape seed on 1 1/4 acres in the field in the rear of the barn yard. This afternoon working at frame work of new building and asking help from the neighbors to erect it next Monday. At Brampton tonight at Choir Practice. We had a nice thunder shower last night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 13.</span></h2> <p>At the S School this morning lesson I Samuel VIII 4 to 9 "A King desired by the Israelites." The number of scholars is steadily increasing and the average attendance better than ever before in the history of the school. In Brampton Methodist Church tonight, a Mr Dracass preached text Isaiah LV 1st verse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 14</span></h2> <p>With the help of Jno Campbell we made the final preparations for the raising of the building this afternoon. About twenty of the neighbors were here it was but a short job and no accidents occurred. Spent evening at the Lodge, a large attendance some choice recitations were given three of the brethren.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_TUESDAY_15._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, TUESDAY 15. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_FRIDAY_18_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, FRIDAY 18 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, TUESDAY 15. 1875</span></h2> <p>Spent the day at the outside boarding that being the first part of the work to be done. Dipped the young lambs (28) in a solution of McDougall's "Tick destroyer" using two 35 c [?]s. Spent evening at "Edmonton Grange' Picnic parties from Brampton to Snell's lake are of almost daily occurrence.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 16</span></h2> <p>At the same job as yesterday and finished it, also have the sheeting for the roof all nailed on. Hemlock lumber is not pleasant to handle, there are so many slivers. Weather warm and exceedingly dry the dust on the roads is three inches deep.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 17.</span></h2> <p>How welcome is the rain which is falling this forenoon from the N.E., lasted about 4 hours and is a great boon indeed. Started at the shingling this afternoon erecting a scaffold for that purpose, Had a short visit from J.V. Snell &amp; W Snell this evening Set out celery and cabbage plants.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, FRIDAY 18 1875</span></h2> <p>Spent the day drilling up the ground for turnips and sowing the same with hand drill, put 6 lbs of seed on 2 acres. Our folks drove spring wagon to Brampton this evening on business. At home tonight reading the newspapers.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19.</span></h2> <p>Our neighbor John Learment being very ill. I went over and put in his turnips for him. Have one side of the new roof completed taking 5 squares of shingles they are not extra good ones quite a few knots in them. Spent evening in Brampton.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 20</span></h2> <p>At S. School this morning lesson I Samuel, X 17 to 24, "Saml chosen king of the Israelites" Our superintendent N V Watson conducts the school very satisfactorily to all and speaks well on the lesson. Heard Rev J W Bell preach in Brampton tonight, text, Revelations XXII 14th verse, a very earnest sermon being a farewell to evening congregation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_MONDAY_21.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, MONDAY 21, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_THURSDAY_24.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, THURSDAY 24, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 26</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, MONDAY 21, 1875</span></h2> <p>Working this forenoon at the last half of the roof, it was very hot the sun's rays reflecting from the bright new shingles. After dinner went over to John Woodhall's bee for raising a barn and shed it is splendid fun when the men get warmed up to the work in putting on the last timber.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Completed the roof of the cow house taking nearly 10 1/2 squares of shingles and 40 lbs of nails. Picking the Colorado potato bugs, the plants are up about 3 inches high and the bugs are coming in thousands. Early peas are in full bloom the fall wheat just shooting out. At home this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>An exceedingly warm day, spent it working in new building, laying down the lower floor with 2 inch hemlock plank. A considerable quantity of a weed with a large white flower in the meadow, have pulled it up by hand. At home tonight enjoying the pleasure of a quiet hour on the front verandah.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, THURSDAY 24, 1875</span></h2> <p>Carpenter work continued, have both upper and lower floor completed. A most refreshing thunder shower came down this afternoon and the ground is swimming in water. Walked to Brampton tonight, Received a letter from Bay City (Mr A Ferguson)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Arranging and building the stalls and boxes in new building. Viney and I drove to Brampton this evening. At Choir practice we made extensive arrangements for a grand picnic to be held at Snell's lake tomorrow health and especially weather permitting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Spent a couple of hours at Campbell's smithy getting the horses shod. Afternoon with three of my sisters we drove up to Willow Lodge, when a very heavy rain came up from the South and completely spoiled the prospects for a picnic. Staid at J.C. Snell's for tea tonight. The roads are very muddy indeed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_SUNDAY_27_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, SUNDAY 27 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_28."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE.2C_WEDNESDAY_30.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE, WEDNESDAY 30, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY.2C_THURSDAY_1"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">JULY, THURSDAY 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, SUNDAY 27 1875</span></h2> <p>Attended Brampton Methodist Church this morning and heard Rev JW Bell preach his farewell address sermon text II John 8th verse. He will spend the coming year at Victoria College. This evening Rev W Burns preached his farewell sermon text Genesis Vi 3rd verse. Mr Burns goes to the Streetsville Circuit, he has been 2 years on this station.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 28.</span></h2> <p>Sold to K Chisholm &amp; Co 183 lbs of clean wool @ 33 1/2 c per lb, The sheep have hardly average 8 lbs each this year. W Peaker.s men put tin eavetroughes on the new cow house, 60 ft @ 12 1/2 c Spent evening at Safe Guard Lodge a good attendance, a debate took place "Resolved that Nature is more pleasing to the eye than Art" Six members spoke it was de-cided in favour of art.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Had the horse "Charley" shod at Harris' shop No10 .He is a first class work-man for a young man. Had team hauling barnyard manure into a large pile in pea field. Weather cool and showing the ground is filled with water. At home tonight writing an address to be given tomorrow night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JUNE, WEDNESDAY 30, 1875</span></h2> <p>At same work as yesterday and have the yards cleared and today fighting the potato bug, gathering them by quarts and consigning them to the fire. We are aboutt master of them for this season. Tonight was spent in Brampton making a presentation to Miss Morton at her home of "Certificate of Membership" of Good Templars, three members were there.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY, THURSDAY 1</span></h2> <p>Dominion day has been well celebrated this year by picnics &amp; lacrosse matches, laying corner stones of new churches and concerts. Spent the day at home. J C Snell and family were here all day. Viney, Emma and I went to Concert tonight in Brampton in aid of P M S School, mostly Brampton talent, the affair was a success.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Horse hoeing potatoes, marigolds, and corn, all growing rapidly now. Making and hanging doors on new building. Drove to town tonight and brought up Miss Jennie Peacock for a 24 hour visit. Weather is cool and dry. Received a "Bay City Tribune" from Uncle A Ferguson</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY.2C_SATURDAY_3._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY, SATURDAY 3. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY.2C_TUESDAY_6.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JULY, TUESDAY 6, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_7"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY, SATURDAY 3. 1875</span></h2> <p>Hilling up the Canadian corn with hand hoe, horse hoeing the rape.. Had a visit today from old friends Mr &amp; Mrs J M Joness of Bowmanville, they are on a short visiting tour among former acquaintances. Drove to Brampton tonight and bought at K.C. &amp; Co, pair of dark tweed pants @ 6.75</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Spent the morning at S. School, lesson, John I 1 to 14. "The Word made flesh," this half year will include all the gospel of John and will be a most interesting and profitable series of lessons. At C M S School Brampton at 2 PM. At choir practice at 4 PM. Heard Rev Mr Salton the new minister preach tonight about the life of Abraham.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Horse hoeing the turnip crop. This showery weather is favorable to root crops and they are doing finely. Raining most of afternoon. Walked to Brampton this evening and spent it pleasantly with C M Choir and others at Mr Morton's making a farewell visit and giving a present of gold watch &amp; locket to Miss Morton organist for 4 years in our church.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY, TUESDAY 6, 1875</span></h2> <p>Shipped to Wm Murray of Chesterfield (near Hamburg) our 18 months old short horn bull Momentum at 8 oclock this morning, via GT Railway. The price $100.00 we received yesterday by express. Today cutting thistle with scythes on pasture fields Ordered $8.50 worth of fruit from Dayton Ohio Nursery, to be delivered next Autumn.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Commenced the hay harvest today, cutting with mower and scythe the young orchard field and an acre of natural grass on the flats. Spent this evening at a Strawberry festival given by Sons of Temperance of Brampton, singing by Prof Dennis of Chicago and temperance speech by Luke Sharp of Toronto.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8.</span></h2> <p>Shortly after 5 oclock AM, father and mother started on a trip with buggy to Amaranth to visit the friends up there. Cutting more grass and raking up that cut yesterday. Drew in the orchard grass two small loads from 2 acres the crop was quite thin and light.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY.2C_FRIDAY_9._1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY, FRIDAY 9. 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY.2C_MONDAY_12.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JULY, MONDAY 12, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY, FRIDAY 9. 1875</span></h2> <p>Finished moving the grass field over the Etobicoke about 6 acres. Hauled in 3 loads of hay in rather a green state, spreading it well over the mows. The weather is fine but the grass dries slowly, it is so fresh and full of sap. Spent tonight at Choir practice. Miss Bella Lowes has been appointed Organist.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Completed the hay field and have it all raked clean 6 loads or one to the acre. Our folks got home this evening from Amaranth having rode to day from Shelburne 36 miles away. Our friends are in good health and spirits and the country is prospering.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 11</span></h2> <p>A splendid bright cool day but could not enjoy it because of a slight illness, was kept in the house all day. The first Sunday this year thus spent at home the time hangs heavily, the hours pass slowly. Spent the day at reading and at the piano. Our folks went to Brampton church tonight and heard Rev Mr Salton preach.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY, MONDAY 12, 1875</span></h2> <p>Started the mower in the 10 acre field on "other place," it is entirely a crop of timothy, not very thick but stands 3 and 4 ft high all over the field promising a good yield of first class hay, the [Orange?] men made a great noise and clatter in their march to Brampton today, some of them coming home tonight gloriously drunk.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Splendid weather for hay harvest clear sky and strong west wind. Completed mowing the field we started yesterday and drew home 5 loads of bright timothy hay. The first cherries are ripe, early potatoes in bloom, the former is an average crop but small in size. Received a letter from Uncle John Ferguson of Missouri.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Began mowing the field of timothy in front of house, it is quite a light thin crop, Horse-hoeing the turnips, are growing slowly as the weather is dry. Hauled 7 loads of hay and unloaded with horse-hay-fork, it works grandly in this kind of hay, does the work a little quicker and saves a great deal of hardship in the mow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY.2C_THURSDAY_15.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY, THURSDAY 15, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY.2C_SUNDAY_18.2C_1875"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JULY, SUNDAY 18, 1875</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_19"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY, THURSDAY 15, 1875</span></h2> <p>Finished the ten acre field, have 17 loads of well cured hay off it. Had some visitors today from Brampton old acquaintances and friends. Picnics at Snell's lake are still the rage, almost exclusively town people as this is their season of leisure but not muchly for the farmers. Sold a Berkshin\re to JSewell $5.10 ( 2 months old.)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16.</span></h2> <p>Cutting remainder of front field and started drawing in but a shower put a stop to these operations. Drove to Brampton tonight to Choir Practice. Mailed a letter to John Ferguson, Osborn Missouri. Had a close hair crop at J E Wood's shop.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Completed the hay harvest this evening, the last field yielded but 4 loads off 8 acres, total number of loads 28 off 25 acres more or less/. Have 1/2 acre of yellow marigolds which we thinned out today, they are but a thin crop. The Hay crop was well saved this season, except 3 loads it was all cured without rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY, SUNDAY 18, 1875</span></h2> <p>At S. School this morning lesson, John II 1 to 10, "Jesus at the marriage in Cana of Galilee and His first miracle wrought." This evening we heard Rev Mr Fawcett of Manitoba preach in Brampton, text Luke XXIV 47th. He is still full of the old fire in preaching, The Collection was in aid of the Mission at Portage Le Prairie.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Started the job of thinning out the turnips and will take some three days work as they are so thick in the rows; every prospect of a good crop. Made another tour over the potato plants destroying the Colorado bugs of which there seems to be an endless supply this year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Today with team and wagon we hauled 400 cedar rails and built a fence to mark a lane in the clover field on "other place," for convenience in pasturage. Spent the evening at Edmonton Grange, had a visit from Rev Peter Smith of Sarnia, he brightened us up a little on the proper working of the Grange.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July Wednesday 21 1875 </pre> <p>Thinning and hoeing turnips was the business of today. Had a call from three American gentlemen who are buying sheep, did not make a bargain yet with them. Aunt Mrs Freeman is making a visit this week.</p> <pre> July Thursday 22 1875 </pre> <p>Completed the turnip job tonight after a steady day's work. Our folks and Aunty Freeman drove upon a visit to old Mr Hall's Weather dry, the grain is changing color very fast. Riping raspberries is the order of the day now, they are plenty this year.</p> <pre> July Friday 23 1875 </pre> <p>Separated from the flock 13 ram lambs and put them on the clover field. Horsehoeing the rape, potatoes and marigolds Drove Aunt &amp; Hattie home tonight. Received a letter from Oakville We had a visit from Aunt Lizzie Ferguson of Toronto, only 2 hours stay however.</p> <pre> July Saturday 24 1875 </pre> <p>Making hay from some grass which is around the grain fields. Cutting thistles and pulling burrs, various light jobs formed the day's work Market price of wheat is about $1.25, it has risen very suddenly 30 c a bushel.</p> <pre> July Sunday 25 1875 </pre> <p>Drove up to S.School this morning, lesson, John III 1 to 17, "The New Birth". The "Messenger" for July 15th was distributed among the scholars, it is a great favorite with all the school. Heard Rev Jno Learned preach in Brampton tonight, text, Luke XXII, 61 &amp; 62 An extremely warm day.</p> <pre> July Monday 26 1875 </pre> <p>Hauling manure from the sheep pen into a large pile in front meadow field, drew 16 loads. Drove to Brampton tonight and attended "Safe Guard" Lodge, a good meeting, two young ladies initiated, officers elected for next quarter, W.C.T., Bro J.H.Elliott, &amp;c &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> July Tuesday 27 1875 </pre> <p>Completed the task of hauling manure for this session, have put 21 loads for top dressing meadow. This afternoon, Viney, Emma and I drove over to Snell's lake to Good Templar's Picnic about 60 persons present, the time passed pleasantly and swiftly, rowing in small boats on lake until darkness came.</p> <pre> July Wednesday 28 1875 </pre> <p>This morning saw the opening of the harvest campaign on "Rose Tea" Farm. The first onset being at the fall wheat, cut about 2 acres and bound it the centre of the field is rather green yet, it is below an average crop, parts of the field are quite thin, winter killed.</p> <pre> July Thursday 29 1875 </pre> <p>Reaped 7 1/2 acres of barley, it is a good average crop, has not ripened evenly, on the whole is just scarcely ripe enough for cutting but the season is growing late and we are getting impatient to get at the work. The peas and oats are repening very fast. Weather dry and warm.</p> <pre> July Friday 30 1875 </pre> <p>This morning we cut an acre and a half of barley in field over the Etobicoke and bound it. Afternoon was binding and cocling up loose barley, the latter job being as a security against rain coming and coloring the barley. Spent tonight at Choir Practice as usual.</p> <pre> July Saturday 31 1875 </pre> <p>With the help of two extra men we reaped and bound the rest of the fall wheat ( about 6 1/2 acres), it was still green in low places but rusty and consequently would not improve any whatever. Weather dry and cool. Mailed on Thursday last a "Conservator" to John Tribble of Shelburne.</p> <pre> August Sunday 1 1875 </pre> <p>Drove to Brampton C.M. Church at 10 A.M. to Quarterly Meeting Rev John Learoyd peached, text, I Peter V 7th verse, "He careth for you". Took dinner at J E Main's. The Misses Elsie &amp; Emma Armstrong from New York are their on a visit. Rev W McFadden preached tonight, text, II Corinthians I 7th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August Monday 2 1875 </pre> <p>Cut the last field (6 1/2 acres) of barley, it is the best crop of any that we have. Afternoon saw in hauling in barley, brought in 7 loads, pitched it on wagon out of the cocks. Worked late tonight because of appearance of rain. At home tonight.</p> <pre> August Tuesday 3 1875 </pre> <p>A wet day in harvest is a clog to the work and makes one feel dull, not anything like in working trim. It has not rained much today but a fine drizzling rain has continued most of the time since daybreak. Fanning up load of spring wheat and hand hoeing the turnips the second time over.</p> <pre> August Wednesday 4 1875 </pre> <p>Mailed a letter to N H Albaugh of Sadmor, Ohio (Hill Home Nursery). This morning I fixed up the heavy wagon with seats ariund the box and drove to Brampton, in company with 30 other teams containing loads of Sunday School children, drove over to "Eldorado Mills" and we had a grand Picnic. About 500 people present, 4 schools were represented.</p> <pre> August Thursday 5 1875 </pre> <p>Yesterday we dosed our potato tops with Paris green &amp; flour. Dank cloudy weather retards the harvest very much, scarcely anything done since Monday. Made a charge at the peapulling this afternoon in good style on the "crown hill" beyond the creek Visitors today Mr &amp; Mrs H Modeland and Miss Alma Ferguson of Toronto.</p> <pre> August Friday 6 1875 </pre> <p>Still another rainy day, more has fallen today than any time since the wet-weather started. Doing inside work at new building. Had visitors, Misses Lulu Main, E I Arnold &amp; H Modeland. Tonight at Choir Practice. Received yesterday a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice.</p> <pre> August Saturday 7 1875 </pre> <p>Rain has ceased. Finished cutting the peas on the hill. Turned over the barley sheaves on 6 acres, it is drying slowly but the grain wll be badly colored. The root crop and the corn are growing finely, the former are looking extremely well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August Sunday 8 1875 </pre> <p>Spent morning at S. School, lesson, John V, 1 to 15, "Jesus at Bethesda healing the sick man". Reading and singing this afternoon. At Brampton C.M. Church tonight and heard Rev Mr Salton preach, text, Romans V, 1st verse. Miss Lizzie Ferguson came here tonight.</p> <pre> August Monday 9 1875 </pre> <p>Hired a man (Chas Banks of Amaranth) this morning for a few days @ $1.25 per day. Drew in about 7 loads of fall wheat and 10 loads of loose barley with two teams &amp; wagons. The grain is now in fine order for coming in., the work will be lively as everything is ready to be harvested.</p> <pre> August Tuesday 10 1875 </pre> <p>Completed hauling the loose barley 27 loads in all, unloaded them in the barn using the horse fork, have the large bay now filled up to the plates. A shower of rain this afternoon just prevented us getting the rest of barley sheaves secured.</p> <pre> August Wednesday 11 1875 </pre> <p>Cleaned up the fall wheat and barley fields, had 32 loads of barley off 15 acres &amp; 12 loads of wheat off 9 acres. Both crops as compared with last year are superior in bulk of straw at any rate, threshing alone can tell about the yield of grain.</p> <pre> August Thursday 12 1875 </pre> <p>Reaping and binding black oats this forenoon in old orchard field, they are a good average crop. After dinner we drew in the peas from over the creek 9 loads off 3 acres. Visitors today Miss Jennie Peacock of Brampton. Weather warm and dry.</p> <pre> August Friday 13 1875 </pre> <p>Wound up the job of cutting oats, have them all bound and shocked up, it presents a fine appearance the black oats shining out among the bright chaff, the shocks thickly studded over the field. Visitors arrived today from Oshawa, Aunt Jennie Rice and her baby daughter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August Saturday 14 1875 </pre> <p>Made a gallant charge at the pea field today with scythe, rather a slow movement but the field is only 5 1/2 acres, they are heavy crop, the straw very long and bulky,Raked with horse the wheat field and drew in a small load of rakings. The burden of the harvest has been gathered in this week.</p> <pre> August Sunday 15 1875 </pre> <p>At S.School today, lesson, John VI 41 to 58, :Jesus says I am the bread of Life". The lessons for this quarter are most interesting John's Gospel contains a great deal of love and feelings towards mankind. Heard Rev John Learoyd preach in Brampton tonight, text, Luke XVI 31st verse.</p> <pre> August Monday 16 1875 </pre> <p>Sent our boy to help neighbor J Learment harvest in return for a day's help from him 2 weeks ago. Spent most of the day cutting peas and worked pretty lively at the job. Drew in 2 loads of oats this evening after tea. Weather is all that could be desired for harvesting. Sister Emma started to attend Brampton High School.</p> <pre> August Tuesday 17 1875 </pre> <p>Sent a grist and chopping to Main's mill this morning. At the same job as yesterday, getting it now worked up into one corner of the field. Hauled in six loads of oats, they are fine ones, the sheaves handle almost as heavy as wheat. The first load of new wheat in Brampton brought $1.25 per bush.</p> <pre> August Wednesday 18 1875 </pre> <p>Had man and team at threshing for neighbor Richd Watson. Most of the day was spent in the pea field. Finished drawing in the oats, 12 loads in all. Harvest is progressing finely now with good weather. Will now concentrate all our forces on the last field, the peas.</p> <pre> August Thursday 19 1875 </pre> <p>A break in the fine weather with such a "down pour" as we do not often witness, lasting about 2 hours afternoon. We managed to secure 5 loads of peas earlier in the day, expect no more harvest this week. Harvest apples are late ripening this year and are just now fine and mellow, we have but a few this season.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August Friday 20 1875 </pre> <p>With team and two men are helping J Learment to thresh grain with machine. Father drove Aunt Jennie up to WIllow Lodge to visit. Visitors today, Mrs J W Main and Miss Elsie Armstrong of New York. At home tonight reading the news At P O this evening.</p> <pre> August Saturday 21 1875 </pre> <p>Spent forenoon choring around at various jobs, docking ewe lambs (15 in all) and putting them off from their dams. After dinner, we managed to secure three loads of peas when rain started and spoiled any further proceedings in that line. Dull harvesting indeed.</p> <pre> August Sunday 22 1875 </pre> <p>Dro9ve to Ebenezer Union School at 9:30 A M Supt abs. J C Snell conducted the exercises and addressed the scholars on the lesson, John VII, 40 to 46, "Jesus the Christ". This evening in Brampton I heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach a sermon for benefit of young people, text Ephesians V 16th verse, "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil"</p> <pre> August Monday 23 1875 </pre> <p>Commenced crossplowing the pea and barley land behind the "Etobicoke" it is strong fresh ground and turns up finely. Afternoon A Cmpbell helped us draw in 8 large loads of peas Our boy was threshing at J Woodhall's all day. Visitors this evening, Mr A F Campbell &amp; Jennie Peacock.</p> <pre> August Tuesday 24 1875 </pre> <p>And once again we shout "Harvest Home". A year has rolled away exactly since it was last shouted on "Rose Lea" farm, last season's harvest was finished also on 24th August. Had 20 large loads of peas off 5 1/2 acres, put 4 loads into a stack just behind the barn. This afternoon threshed 2 loads with horses tramping them on the barn floor.</p> <pre> August Wednesday 25 1875 </pre> <p>Father drove Aunt Jennie Rice to Brampton this morning. She will start for home tomorrow and sister Ella will be with her. Received a letter from A Ferguson Bay City. Plowing with both teams today in field that was started at on Monday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August Thursday 26 1875 </pre> <p>At the same task as yesterday. The side-hill plowing is heavy work, the ground being hard and dry, except that it plows well. Weather is all that could be desired, days bright and warm, the nights quite cool. The garden fruits are coming in such as peas, plums and tomatoes all of which are a good crop this season.</p> <pre> August Friday 27 1875 </pre> <p>Wound up the first plowing on the other side of creek and started cross plowing the pea field next "old orchard" field, it is quite hard and turns up lumpy. Drove to Brampton tonight and done a little trade in grocery line and at W J Euart's shoe store.</p> <pre> August Saturday 28 1875 </pre> <p>Today we cut with mower 4 acres of mixed Hungarian &amp; millet grass. It is only a medium crop and rather green for quick curing. Had a team at the harrowing of the field just completed plowing.</p> <pre> August Sunday 29 1875 </pre> <p>Walked up to S.School this morning [alone as the rest of the family went to Church], lesson John VIII 28 to 36,"Freedom through the Truth". Heard Rev Mr Salton preach tonight at Brampton, text Deuteronomy VIII 2nd verse. A very good sermon indeed. This has been an exceedingly warm day.</p> <pre> August Monday 30 1875 </pre> <p>One team was plowing pea land all day. Horse raked and put into cocks the Hungarian grass, it cures very slowly considering the very favorable weather. At this date there's yet a great deal of harvesting to be done in this township, the spring crops all over must be above the average.</p> <pre> August Tuesday 31 1875 </pre> <p>This forenoon I struck out the field over the creek into 22 ft ridges. Afternoon plowed nearly an acre of the same. Hauling manure from the pile and spreading it just before the plow. This month the weather has been the most pleasant of any season for some years.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Wednesday 1 1875 </pre> <p>"The harvest is past and the summer is ended." This forenoon plowing for fall wheat sowing. Afternoon hauling in the hay made from millet and Hungarian grasses, it is of fine quality and will be excellent fodder for cattle especially.</p> <pre> September Thursday 2 1875 </pre> <p>Drew in last load of hay, we had 6 large loads off 4 acres. The heat this morning was very oppressive which at noon culminated into a very heavy rain, low-lying fields are almost flooded this evening. At Willow Lodge for sort time tonight.</p> <pre> September Friday 3 1875 </pre> <p>Spent the day at cross plowing pea land with both teams. This evening we were favored with a similiar dash of rain to yesterday's shower. The seeding will be still further postponed thereby. Visitors today Mrs R Watson Misses Jennie and Rebecca Carter.</p> <pre> September Saturday 4 1875 </pre> <p>Finished hauling away the manure pile in pea field, putting the last of it on oat stubble field. Afternoon wound up the crossplowing, also helping T Simpson to thresh. The high winds are tumbling off the apples, 75 per cent of them have worms in the core.</p> <pre> September Sunday 5 1875 </pre> <p>At S.School this morning. In absence of Supt. Mr Ambrose Woodhall conducted the lesson, John IX 1 to 11, "Jesus the Light of the World" healing the blind man. Spent afternoon at J.C.Snell's. Heard Rev Mr Salton preach in Brampton tonight, text, Matthew XXIV 11th &amp; 12th verses.</p> <pre> September Monday 6 1875 </pre> <p>Finished plowing the field across the Etobicoke. Father sowed the same with 8 bush Treadwell {about 4 acres} The harrowing was also finished and cross furrows opened with plow. The harrowing was done with the iron harrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Tuesday 7 1875 </pre> <p>Commenced operations with both plows in other field, at the ridging. Worked very steady, have it about half plowed tonight. Spent this evening at Brampton C M Church, hearing Rev John Potts of Toronto preach, text, Luke V 26th verse. It was an admirable sermon and well delivered.</p> <pre> September Wednesday 8 1875 </pre> <p>Finished the plowing today. Sowed 5 acres of the field (the remaining 1/2 acre next lane left for a green crop next summer) with 9 1/2 bush Treadwell. Bought the wheat from R Watson @ $1.25. By hard work we have got through sowing 2 days sooner than expected. Weather warm and dry.</p> <pre> September Thursday 9 1875 </pre> <p>Spent forenoon putting the finishing touches on wheat field and seeding is now completed. This afternoon, drove team and wagon down to "Eldorado" Chisholm's Mills and brought home 1/2 ton of bran @ $12.00 per ton. In passing along the road there are yet some fields of grain unharvested.</p> <pre> September Friday 10 1875 </pre> <p>This morning cleaning up some peas {28 bush} of the new crop. Took 12 bush to Main's Mill for chopping. After dinner drove horse and buggy up to Willow Lodge, had a look at their late importations, 7 Cotswolds and their other stock. Spent evening at Choir Practice. At J E Woods for hair cutting.</p> <pre> September Saturday 11 1875 </pre> <p>Borrowed from Jno Learment 10 bush of oats for present feeding. Picking up some of the fallen apples. Had our boy Sewell at Mr Broddy's threshing all day. Started plowing the oat stubble ground ("old orchard"). Weather continues dry and cool. Quite a heavy white frost last night.</p> <pre> September Sunday 12 1875 </pre> <p>Drove to S.School this morning. Lesson John X 1 to11, "The good Shepherd" giveth his life for the sheep. Messrs N V Watson and A. Woodhall were appointed as delgates to represent our school at Prov. S.S. Convention at Hamilton next month. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach toninght, text II Timothy 1st Chap, 10th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Monday 13 1875 </pre> <p>Plowing the ground for rye, turned over fully 1 1/2 acres. Bought a ram lamb from John Snell's Sons @ $40.00, but have not brought him home yet. Had our boy Sewell at Jabez Heath's threshing all day.</p> <pre> September Tuesday 14 1875 </pre> <p>At variety work today. Dressing a sheep for mutton. Finished plowing rye ground. Bought 6 bushels of rye from R Watson and with 1 bush of our own, we sowed 7 bush on 3 1/2 acres. Harvested the bean crop with a barn basket.</p> <pre> September Wednesday 15 1875 </pre> <p>Threshing at home with Coutts and Hunter's machine all day. Got the barley all threshed and moved the machine into other barn ready for morning. Will probably have 550 bush of barley, about one half of it will be first quality both as to color and weight, the remainder will be second quality.</p> <pre> September Thursday 16 1875 </pre> <p>"The best laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agle". Weather cause of failure this time. At six oclock this morning an easterly rain set in and poured down until noon and started again this evening. Spent forenoon in barn with some young men "cutting up" at all sorts of tricks and had a jolly time of it.</p> <pre> September Friday 17 1875 </pre> <p>J C Snell shipped one of our Berkshires to Michigan on Thursday last. Resumed the threshing business this morning and wound up shortly after four oclock tonight. Estimate from piles to be of wheat 180 bush off 9 acres, oats 350 bush off 8 acres. Spent the evening at home.</p> <pre> September Saturday 18 1875 </pre> <p>Spent day at Mr A Woodhall's with team helping to thresh. Father went to Brampton for the mail and other articles. He and Sewell dipped all the lambs with a solution of 1 1/2 lbs of tobacco, they being rather ticky. Bought a neat self-delivering apple parer at Reaker's @ $1.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Tuesday 21 1875 </pre> <p>Spent today at David Wiggins' threshing and put in a hard day's work. This evening went up to Edmonton Grange,its sessions are held in the Town Hall. The supplies of various kinds of goods which are bought in Toronto are stored up at Mr Ben Watson's until the owners call for them.</p> <pre> September Wednesday 22 1875 </pre> <p>Commenced the fall plowing proper in the barley stubble field. It is mostly in fine plowing trim, setting up into 22 ft lands in as neat a manner as possible. Spent evening at home at a family paring bee. Hard frosts these nights.</p> <pre> September Thursday 23 1875 </pre> <p>At the same job as yesterday, worked hard at it and plowed nearly 1 3/4 acres. Our boy was also plowing with other team in oat stubble field. The Prov. Exhibition is being held at Ottawa this week. John Snell's Sons have taken a pretty fair share of the prizes in Cotswolds &amp; Berkshires.</p> <pre> September Friday 24 1875 </pre> <p>Spent forenoon straightening up and completing lands that "Sewell" plowed in oat field. Afternoon finished plowing the first half of barley field. Drove to Brampton tonight, had an hours chat with some friends and attended the Choir Practice, which by the way was a slim affair tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Saturday 25 1875 </pre> <p>At half past six oclock this morning with a pitch fork over my shoulder I wended my way up the Centre Road to John Campbell's for to help him to thresh. There was a "head" wind most of the day and consequently 'twas a dirty affair. Our folks started the potato harvest taking up some 28 bush "Early Rose".</p> <pre> September Sunday 26 1875 </pre> <p>Spent forenoon at S. School, the attendance was good and singing was better than usual, there were also several visitors present. Lesson, John XI 44 to 53, "Christ rejected". It also included a review of the past Quarter's lessons. Heard Rev Mr Salton preach in Brampton tonight, text, Matt. XXII 14th.</p> <pre> September Monday 27 1875 </pre> <p>Plowing continued,the order for the day, creeping gradually over the field at the rate of 1 1/2 acre per day. The potato crop which we are now harvesting is a slim one for which we have mainly to thank the "Colorado" bug, however what potatoes we will have are good in quality though small in size.</p> <pre> September Tuesday 28 1875 </pre> <p>Plowing until noon. After dinner we cleaned a load of barley and drew it to Brampton, sold it to K.C.&amp; Co. @ 75c on these conditions, this load was very dark in color, if we take the next load of bright barley will get 90 c for it and 80 c for first load. Also finished potato harvest, have about 65 bush.</p> <pre> September Wednesday 29 1875 </pre> <p>Drove Father and Emma to Brampton for the 7 o'clock train this morning to go to Toronto to attend the Central Fair being held there this week. Our boy was at T Simpson's threshing yesterday and today. Brought from the "Willow Lodge" flock of Cotswolds a ram lamb. A heavy rain this evening.</p> <pre> September Thursday 30 1875 </pre> <p>Walked to Brampton this morning and in company with two chums took G Trunk train for Toronto. Spent forenoon on the Exhibition grounds, there is a fair show in every department, the attendance of people was comparatively small. Spent afternoon and evening seeing some of the sights of the city.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Friday 1 1875 </pre> <p>Arrived home from Toronto at 1 o'clock this morning. Sold today and delivered to K.C.&amp; Co. two loads of "bright" barley 150 bush @ 90 c and one load "dark" barley 68 bush @ 80 c per bush. Visitor today Miss Ella Lowes. In Brampton tonight at C.M. S.School scholars practice for anniversary.</p> <pre> October Saturday 2 1875 </pre> <p>The order of business today has been sheep washing. This was accomplished by using a large water tight box in barnyard, standing the lamb in box, using warm water and hard soap, we washed 20 lambs. Had a call from T.Teasdale of Thornhill. Mr John Tribble and family came on a visit tonight.</p> <pre> October Sunday 3 1875 </pre> <p>At S.School this morning as usual. Lesson John XII 23 to33, "Jesus foretelling his death and sufferings. "Jesus lifted up". Drove our visitors up to Willow Lodge after dinner and staid until evening. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton tonight, text, II Samuel 20th The sermon was given for S.S. scholars.</p> <pre> October Monday 4 1875 </pre> <p>Our visitors, after spending the Sunday with us, started for home (Amaranth) this morning. J Tribble consists of one girl and two striving boys all under the age of 12. Made the first sale out of ram lambs to J.T. one of the least at $10.00. Was plowing today A wet evening for Brampton C.M. S.School anniversary.</p> <pre> October Tuesday 5 1875 </pre> <p>Dressed a young Berkshire for pork, weight 44 lbs. This is first day of County Peel Fall Fair at Brampton. Was making necessary preparations for taking sheep and hogs to the Fair tomorrow. Had a call of ten minutes only from Joshua Modeland of Dundalk.</p> <pre> October Wednesday 6 1875 </pre> <p>Raining most beautifully this morning with a strong east wind. Towards noon it ceased when we loaded up our sheep and one Berkshire and started for Brampton Fair. The attendance of visitors was very small owing to bad roads. The show was fully equal to former years. Received one second prize on lambs and sold 5 lambs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Thursday 7 1875 </pre> <p>The ground is in an exceedingly soft state just now, the rain descended in torrents last night. Mr E Dyer called for a ram lamb and paid for the same $18.00. Started the apple harvest by picking up all the apples under the trees, had 20 bags full all somewhat bruised.</p> <pre> October Friday 8 1875 </pre> <p>Started hand picking the hard apples into barrels, for a help we constructed a fruit ladder or steps more properly. Only got 8 barrels picked today as so many men have been here to buy sheep, sold 3 rams and one ewe lamb. Spent evening in Brampton at Choir Practice</p> <pre> October Saturday 9 1875 </pre> <p>Commenced plowing the fall wheat stubble field, it is almost too wet in some places. Sold to Mr Jno Jackson of 5th line east one pair of ewe lambs @20. Also sold 2 more ram lambs. After dinner we resumed the job of apple harvest, brought in tonight 12 barrels. It has rained more or less every day this week.</p> <pre> October Sunday 10 1875 </pre> <p>Drove spring wagon up to S.School this morning. In the absence of Supt. Mr A Woodhall addressed the school on lesson John XIII 1 to 9, "Jesus washes his disciples' feet". This evening heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton, text Genesis XXXII 26 to 29.</p> <pre> October Monday 11 1875 </pre> <p>Plowing with one team in wheat stubble field. Sold a ram lamb to A Frank of Caledon @10. The apple harvest is still under weigh and is more bountiful than we expected. Father drove Mrs J C Snell and family up home, they have been here on a 3 days visit.</p> <pre> October Tuesday 12 1875 </pre> <p>Had both teams at the plows all day, the 9 acre field is now half plowed. Completed the task of picking apples, have 18 barrels choice hand picked and 30 bags more or less bruised. Spent evening at home at the semiannual job of moving the cooking stove in for winter quarters. Splendid moonlight &amp; had frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>=== Your title here... === October, Wednesday 13. 1875. One team plowing all day. "Sewell" had the other team all day moving his fathers things to Brampton. Sold our last ram lamb to J Learment for $10 Have sold 13 ram lambs in Ten days at-an average of $14.00. and 3 ewe lambs for $10 each. The nights now are exceedingly handsome.</p> <pre> October Thursday 14. 1875 </pre> <p>Commencement- of the root-harvest-. Pulled by hand and topped 4 loads of mangolds (Yellow Globe), excepting a four large ones the most are small. Weather is beauttiful, like Indian summer without- any haze or smoke around the horizon. J C Snell got-home from St. Louis Fair yesterday.</p> <pre> October Friday 15 1875 </pre> <p>Another wet day. Spent forenoon working in barn at-various jobs. After dinner we went to work on the harness and gave it a thorough coating of a "Patent Leather varnish" making it look exactly like new harness. Spent evening at Good Tempaars' Concert held in Music Hall, Brampton, Prof.Jones of Galt, Mr S H Marshall, Miss Abba &amp; Misses Nichols, Simson,</p> <pre>Mr W J Speirs reader. </pre> <pre> October Saturday 16 1875 </pre> <p>Finished the Mangold Wurtzel's job, have about 200 bushels of fair average size. Starting now to feed the cattle from the barn for the night and have them tied in the stables. Spent evening at home instead of at Choir Practice as the night is dark and dreary.</p> <pre> October Sunday 17 1875 </pre> <p>A change has come o'er the scene, the ground being white with snow. At S.School this morning, lesson, John XIV 1 to 7, "Many Mansions". J C Snell gave to the school a short and good description of some S.Schools in St. Louis, U.S. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach a missionary sermon in Brampton tonight, text, Matthew XVI 18th</p> <pre> October Monday 18 1875 </pre> <p>A cold wintry day, the snow staid on with scarcely any thawing. Bought from Bright &amp; Thayer a neat dining room stove of an improved pattern @$13.00. Took up the garden beets, small but good. Spent evening at C M Missionary Meeting, Brampton. Excellent addresses were given by Revs T Jeffrey &amp; A Sutherland of Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Tuesday 19 1875 </pre> <p>Plowing with both teams all day. It is hard work for the horses as in low ground they sink at every step up to the hocks in mud. Received yesterday a letter from Ohio nursery stating that our fruit trees would be in Brampton on Saturday 23 inst. At home tonight reading "Scientific American".</p> <pre> October Wednesday 20 1875 </pre> <p>Completed plowing and furrowing out the fall wheat stubble field. The demand for sheep has materially decreased, have 4 ewe lambs yet to sell. The weather is "taking up" again and prospects of Indian summer are good. Spent the evening at home as usual.</p> <pre> October Thrsday 21 1875 </pre> <p>Wound up the plowing in two more fields, the barley stubble and the oat stubble fields. Cut with the hoes the remainder of Indian corn, the fodder corn is all used up. Our spring wagon is under going some necessary repairs at Harris' shop No 10. Had a home apple-aring bee tonight.</p> <pre> October Friday 22 1875 </pre> <p>Into the turnip crop this morning in right earnest, topping eith hod snd plowing out with a mouldboardless plow. Drew in 5 loads this afternoon, they are of a good size and quality. In Brampton tonight, an hour in "Conservator" office and at Choir Practice.</p> <pre> October Saturday 23 1875 </pre> <p>Mailed a letter last night to Wm Murray of Chesterfield, Ont. At the same work as yesterday bringing in 6 more loads. Received (through Agent) from Ohio Nursery a small lot of fruit trees, viz, 2 apple, 1 plum, 1 peach,1 grape, 1 gooseberry &amp; 50 strawberry. We set them all out this afternoon in garden &amp; orchard.</p> <pre> October Sunday 24 1875 </pre> <p>A bright warm summer like day. Walked up to S.School, lesson, John XV 1 to 8 "The Vine and its branches". Took dinner at "Willow Lodge" and spent afternoon there, and in company with Mr &amp; Mrs J C Snell went to Brampton C M Church tonight, heard Rev Mr Salton preach, text Hebrews XI 24th &amp; 25th verses.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Monday 25 1875 </pre> <p>Working lively at the turnips all day, drew in 7 loads. The ground is still very wet in the hoolows, making the hauling heavy work for the horses. In Brampton and spent the evening at Safe Guard Lodge I.O.G.T. The attendance was fair and two young men initiated.</p> <pre> October Tuesday 26 1875 </pre> <p>And still the rain will come and spoil present operations in the field, the rain came pretty smartly all forenoon from N.East. Spent day repairing some farm tools and at pea threshing. Spent evening in the kitchen at reading writing &amp;c &amp;c.</p> <pre> October Wednesday 27 1875 </pre> <p>Got to work again this morning at the turnips, the ground is so very wet that we were forced to start pulling by hand and topping with knife, this is by far harder and slower work than the improved plan of plowing. At home tonight at the family paring bee.</p> <pre> October Thursday 28 1875 </pre> <p>Today is authorized by the Lieut. Governor of Ontario to be set apart and observed as a public holiday for Thanksgiving to God for the bountiful harvest. However we worked hard all day and finished up the tutnip work, had in all 30 loads of 30 bush each = 900 bush off 1 3/4 acres. Soent evening at Brampton P Methodist S.S anniversary.</p> <pre> October Friday 29 1875 </pre> <p>The entertainment last night at the meeting consisted of singing and recitations by the scholars, they were well trained and performed their pieces in a creditable manner. Today we started plowing the millet grass stubble, it is almost too wet. Spent evening in Brampton at the :Conservator" office.</p> <pre> October Saturday 30 1875 </pre> <p>Some more rain last night and this forenoon. After noon had one team hauling and spreading a manure pile on the timothy sod field in front of the house. Plowing with other team in the root ground. At home tonight at the usual routine of Saturday night work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Sunday 31 1875 </pre> <p>A wintry day, snow blustering from the West and frost. Spent forenoon at S.School, lesson John XV, 11to 18, "The friends and foes of Jesus". Tonight I went to Brampton on horseback and heard Rev Mr Salton preach in C M Church, text, Isaiah LXIV 6th verse, "We all do fade as doth a leaf".</p> <pre> November Monday 1 1875 </pre> <p>The ground is frozen too hard this morning for plowing. After noon however we got the plow to work in the root ground and works as long as day light would permit. This month the weather opens with every prospect of old winter being upon us shortly.</p> <pre> November Tuesday 2 1875 </pre> <p>Plowing steadily all day, done 1 1/2 acres. Our "boy" finished hauling manure pile on the front meadow. Spent this evening at Edmonton Grange No 30, a good attendance of members and one new one joined Mr Samuel Heath.</p> <pre> November Wednesday 3 1875 </pre> <p>Last night was the hardest frost we have yet experienced this season. No plowing done today. At hauling manure from barn yard into next summer's root land. J C Snell shipped one of our Berkshires to Haldimand Co. in his own name</p> <pre> November Thursday 4 1875 </pre> <p>This morning we drove to Mr Robert Watson's with 11 bags of apples and ground &amp; pressed them into cider making 38 gals, paying 7 cs per bag for use of mill. Started plowing after dinner in spite of two inches of frost on top of ground. Sold our last ram lamb to Mr Early of Esquessing @ $15.00</p> <pre> November Friday 5 1875 </pre> <p>Drew into barn the pea stack which was standing behind the sheep house, it has stood the rain remarkably well, there was no waste whatever. Plowing this afternoon with both teams. In Brampton tonight at Choir Practice. Bought of K.C.&amp; Co a fine shirt @ $2.00 a pair of gloves @ $1.87</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Saturday 6 1875 </pre> <p>Completed plowing the root and corn ground it has been a very heavy job. Our hired boy John Sewell finished up his 7 months' work and paid him $76.00 in cash and value in goods for the other $8,00. The weather has moderated a good deal of late.</p> <pre> November Sunday 7 1875 </pre> <p>Went to Quarterly Meeting in Brampton at 10 A.M.: Rev Mr Salton preached, text, Psalm LXXXV 6th verse, The Love Feast afterwards was well attended and a good meeting. This night heard Mr James Gooderham of Streetsville preach, text Mark VIII 37th verse A fine warm day.</p> <pre> November Monday 8 1875 </pre> <p>Finished plowing and cross-furrowing the root ground field. After dinner we got the iron plow put in trim and sharped for sod at "Harris"" shop No 10 and started plowing sod in the field over the creek. Went to Brampton tonight to a Temperance Meeting, speakers R Smith MP and Rev Mr Salton</p> <pre> November Tuesday 9 1875 </pre> <p>Plowing all day on the flats of Etobicoke, it is in fine trim for plowing except that the sod or grass roots are very tough. "Sewell" had other team in Brampton plowing their garden Visitors tonight, Misses Golding &amp; E H Golding. Very moderate weather.</p> <pre> November Wednesday 10 1875 </pre> <p>A rainy morning. Dressed another Berkshire 2 1/2 months old, weight 84 lbs. Completed plowing the sod on the flats We also burned a very large stone and hauled into the creek. Spent evening at Willow Lodge in chat and business.</p> <pre> November Thursday 11 1875 </pre> <p>Plowing sod on high land in same field all day, it turns over splendidly just now. Spent evening in Brampton at "Conservator" Office &amp;c. The weather is unusually fine, very little frost at night and bright warm days.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Friday 12 1875 </pre> <p>Plowing this forenoon. Sister Merilla and I took the noon train for Toronto and arrived safe. Went directly to AUnt E. Ferguson's place on Adelaide St and found them all well. Mrs J C Snell came in to Toronto tonight and we took evening train for Oshawa and got ythere at 9 o'clock.</p> <pre> November Saturday 13 1875 </pre> <p>Found our friends in Oshawa all well. Uncle George Rice has a neat comfortable home and doing a good business in harness-making. He and his partner Mr Keddie have a fine 3 story brick building on the Main St. This is a thriving town of 5000 souls with 7 large manufactories of all kinds of farm implements.</p> <pre> November Sunday 14 1875 </pre> <p>A very stormy morning, snow falling fast. We went to the Church of England service this morning and heard a good practical sermon from their minister. At 6:30 PM we went to the Methodist Church a very handsome one indeed and heard Rev Alex Sutherland of Totonto preach text Isaiah LXIII ist</p> <pre> November Monday 15 1975 </pre> <p>Had a complete inspection of all the factories in the town and a drive around and outside of the town. Also up to the town of Whitney, 4 miles west of Oshawa, it is not so large as the latter, yet it is a very pretty place. Met two old acquaintances in my trip, Messrs J D Hunter &amp; R Crawford. Bid goodbye to the friends and</p> <pre> November Tuesday 16 1875 </pre> <p>Arrived in Toronto last night by G Trunk train from Whitby. Spent today on Toronto streets and in its stores. Bought at "Walker's" a woolen shawl @$7.00 and neck tie @ 80cts. At Wesleyan Book room a pocket bible @$3.30 (containing Wesly's hymns) Discipline &amp; Catechisms @ 60cts. Railroad fare $3.50. Got home tonight at dark.</p> <pre> November Wednesday 17 1875 </pre> <p>The foot and mouth disease has broken out among our sheep, about one half of them are very lame, have given their feet a dose of carbolic acid. Was fixing up the sheep-pen for winter. Got 25 lbs of brown sugar through the Grange @ 8cts per lb. In Brampton tonight and brought home two new music books.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Thursday 18 1875 </pre> <p>Spent this day helping our neighbour John Woodhall thresh grain. At home this evening helping to upholster a lounge. THe ground is now covered with 2 or 3 inches of snow but not much frozen, it is hardly likely that we will habe any more plowing weather.</p> <pre> November Friday 19 1875 </pre> <p>At the same occupation as yesterday with the addition of taking a team along with me. Am not sorry that the threshing business is so nearly wound up for this year. Spent evening in Brampton and at Choir Practice.</p> <pre> November Saturday 20 1875 </pre> <p>Weather is growing warmer every day, the snow has nearly all gone and taking with it the frost out of the ground. Today I plowed one acre of sod, is now in excellent trim. Father and Sewell were cleaning up a load of barley. Mrs J C Snell arrived here from Oshawa and is staying all night here.</p> <pre> November Sunday 21 1875 </pre> <p>At S. School this morning, lesson, John XVIII 33 to 38, "Jesus the King". A handsome family Bible and an address were presented to Mrs B McNIchol by the teachers and scholars of our S. School on the occasion of her leaving here for Orangeville. Heard Rev Mr Salton preach tonight in Brampton, text, John XV 26th verse.</p> <pre> November Monday 22 1875 </pre> <p>Last night we have experienced the hardest frost of the season. Spent half a day grubbing out several large stones in three different fields, with crowbar, logging chain &amp; stone boat. Spent this evening at Safe Guard Lodge No 350 I.O.G.T., one initiated and a pleasant meeting.</p> <pre> November Tuesday 23 1875 </pre> <p>Resumed operations in selling barley after six weeks delay. Sold and delivered in two loads today to T Milner 122 bushels of No 2 quality at 60 cts per bush, fanned another load by lamp light tonight. Joe Snell shipped two of our Berkshires, one to New Brunswick and other to near Stratford.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Wednesday 24 1875 </pre> <p>Sold and deliered today to T Milner 125 bush of No 1 barley @ 80 cts per bush. This endeth our barley trade for this season, have sold 502 bush. for $392.00 or about an average of 78 cts per bush. Paid W J Euart for ordering a pair of slippers $1.50, sister Emma having worked the uppers of them for me.</p> <pre> November Thursday 25 1875 </pre> <p>Dusty, dirty, hard work is this threshing business but Oh how necessary to make farming a profitable business. With team was helping J Learment thresh today, there was a desperate head wind and my eyes are exceedingly sore tonight. Weather is cold and frosty. Our cattle are all very sick with the epidemic.</p> <pre> November Friday 26 1875 </pre> <p>Raining this morning and the frost is going out once more. Spent forenoon at J Learment's threshing. Father went to an auction sale of farm stock &amp; implements of Mr Thomas Tuffley. I went up to Willow Lodge on business. This evening our S. School had a meeting to make arrangements for an Anniversary to be held on Dec. 30th.</p> <pre> November Saturday 27 1875 </pre> <p>It is nearly constant work for one man all this week attending to our sick cattle, they are hardly able to walk out of the stables, the strength of the disease is now about spent. Brought the plow in from the field for winter quarters, the 20th being the last day of plowing. Had visitors this evening, Mr James Snell of Clinton &amp; R P Snell.</p> <pre> November Sunday 28 1875 </pre> <p>Walked up to S. School this morning, lesson, John XIX 25 to 30, "Jesus on the Cross". The attendance of the scholars and interest in the school manifested by them is steadily increasing. Spent afternoon at J C Snell's singing S.S. songs. Heard Rev Mr Salton preach tonight in Brampton, text, II Kings XX 1st verse.</p> <pre> November Monday 29 1875 </pre> <p>A wintry day snow showers from the West. Done little else but care for the stock and make some preparations around the buildings for the approach of Jack Frost. In Brampton tonight, done some buisness at "Conservator" office. At the Lodge the attendance small, had some select readings &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Tuesday 30 1875 </pre> <p>The mercury fell last night to 10 degrees below zero. John Snell's Sons shipped the last of our Berkshires today. They sold to Gentry of Missouri as imported Berkshires for $700.00 and two sows for $900.00.</p> <pre> December Wednesday 1 1875 </pre> <p>Winter is upon us in real earnest. Drove to Brampton this morning and brought home with me Miss Jennie Peacock. After noon took 11 bags of apples to Mr R Watson's mill and brought home 30 gals of cider. Also 1 gal of orange syrup from Ben Watson's.</p> <pre> December Thursday 2 1875 </pre> <p>Have not done much business today. Returned to J Learment 10 bush of oats that we had borrowed. Put some necessary repairs on the sleigh box. Drove to Brampton this evening for the newspapers "Christian Guardian" and "Peel Banner".</p> <pre> December Friday 3 1875 </pre> <p>A very fine bright day. With the help of J Learment we killed and dressed for pork 5 Berkshires, the gross weight of all 830 lbs. Have still left to winter over two pure bred sows. Spent evening at Choir Practice. Mr J R Craig's sale of Short Horns took place today in Toronto, large prices were realized for the stock.</p> <pre> December Saturday 4 1875 </pre> <p>Completed the job of yesterday by salting the pork &amp;c&amp;c. After dinner we went to Mr Dafoe's auction sale of stock &amp; implements Lot 3 Centre Road. There was a great quantity of good articles and they were sold at their full value. Received at "Conservator" Office the printed hymns for our S.S. anniversary.</p> <pre> December Sunday 5 1875 </pre> <p>Drove spring wagon to S. School this morning, lesson, John XX 11 to 18, "Jesus and Mary Magdalene". Our anniversary hymns are paged and stirched in pamphlet form 8 in all, had our first sing at them in school this morning. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach to night in Brampton, text, Genesis XVIII 14th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Monday 6 1875 </pre> <p>Commenced work at flooring the horse stable, laying the planks (hemlock) lengthwise of the stalls, right on the old floor, also raised the bottoms of mangers about one foot. Went to Brampton tonight and heard Rev Mr Bell of London, Eng. give a lecture in Concert Hall on "London by gaslight".</p> <pre> December Tuesday 7 1875 </pre> <p>The lecture of last night was very interesting &amp; instructive and advocated the Temperance Cause very strongly. At the same job as yesterday and finished one stable and tsarted to floor the colts' stable, it had a stone floor but we are putting the planks in on 4 inch sleepers which rest evenly on old floor.</p> <pre> December Wednesday 8 1875 </pre> <p>Spent last night at the Grange. Had visitors arrived from Toronto last night Mrs E Ferguson and her son and daughter, Egerton &amp; Jennie. They and our folks drove up to "Willow Lodge" today leaving me to keep "Bachelor's hall". Spent this evening at S.School singing practice for Anniversary. Weather is mild, rain and snow have fallen for two days.</p> <pre> December Thursday 9 1875 </pre> <p>The folks all went visiting [unreadable word] today {leaving me in the same predicament as yesterday} [unreadable word] Mrs R Gardener's. Spent [today?] at pea threshing with [flails?] Spent this evening at Mrs Carter's home with Viney [unreadable word] in music and social chat Received last night a letter from W [unreadable word] of Chesterfield.</p> <pre> December Friday 10 1875 </pre> <p>Passed the forenoon at [unreadable word] blacksmith shop.getting our [unreadable word] sharp shod all around. Making an addition to the [unreadable word house by fitting up one [ unreadable word] colts stable In Brampton tonight at Choir Practice [unreadable word] attendance and a good [ unreadable word ]</p> <pre> December Saturday 11 1875 </pre> <p>Drove sleigh to Norval and brought home 3/4 ton of [ unreadable word] @ $14 per ton it is a good uunreadable word ] working in barnyard. In Brampton again this evening transacting some minor business details.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Sunday 12 1875 </pre> <p>At S School this morning, lesson, John XX 25 to 31, :Jesus and Thomas" Our superintendent made the lesson very interesting and instructive to the scholars. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton M Church tonight, text Luke XV 18th verse.</p> <pre> December Monday 13 1875 </pre> <p>Dissolved 5 lbs of McDougall's sheep-wash in 10 gals of warm soft water, and put a quart of the mixture on each sheep, the liquid smells strong of coal tar and is designed to promote the growth of the wool as well as to kill all vermin. A cold blustering day.</p> <pre> December Tuesday 14 1875 </pre> <p>Father drove to Brampton Mills with peas and oats for chopping. Was engaged in threshing peas with flail, &amp;c&amp;c. Received a letter from Mr A Ferguson of Bay City. Spent the evening at home, playing piano, reading and conversation.</p> <pre> December Wednesday 15 1875 </pre> <p>Spent the day in the barn threshing peas. The Brampton butchers are looking out for Christmas beef, but ours have not yet made up for the loss through the sickness. In Brampton tonight at Choir Practice. Tolerably good sleighing now and has been for about ten days.</p> <pre> December Thursday 16 1875 </pre> <p>This forenoon saw the completion of the addition to our sheep house consisting of a room 10 x 4 fitted up warm for "Billy" at present. Afternoon hauled from "other place" woods 2 cords of dry wood which is all we have chopped yet. With the Methodist Choir tonight at Mr Pringle's church.</p> <pre> December Friday 17 1875 </pre> <p>The teameeting last night at Brampton Presb. church was well attended, the speaking and singing were good. Today was doing some inside work at new cow stable fitting up a room for the bull "Duke of Rose Lea". Had visitors tonight, Willy Smith and R J Nichols.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Saturday 18 1875 </pre> <p>Made arrangements at McCulla's Factory, Brampton, for dressing and shaping lumber for a new wagon box. Was at "Willow Lodge" for an hour this afternoon Our cousin James Taylor of Oakville came here tonight on a two weeks visit.</p> <pre> December Sunday 19 1875 </pre> <p>An exceedingly cold day, mercury 12 below zero. Drove to S. School this morning, J C Snell addressed the school on the leasson, John XXI 15 to 22, "Jesus and Peter". Heard Rev Mr Smith in the Methodist Church, Brampton, tonight, text, John XXI 15 to 17 verses</p> <pre> December Monday 20 1875 </pre> <p>Such a change in the weather since yesterday, now very mild and prospect of a thaw. With team and sleigh went to the "other place" woods and brought home several loads of logs for firewood, using dry trees, bringing one tree at a load by cutting it in two and chaining it to the back of the sleigh</p> <p>. December Tuesday 21 1875</p> <p>Jim Taylor and I drove sleigh to Norval and brought from the grist mills thence to home one-half ton of wheat-bran @$14 per ton Hauling logs this afternoon. Spent evening in Brampton at a Bazaar in vestry of Methodist church the affair was a success the proceeds, nearly $400, are for the Parsonage repairs.</p> <pre> December Wednesday 22 1875 </pre> <p>A real spring day a strong Sou West wind, the snow all gone except in drifts, mud 3 inches deep on the roads. Edwin Dixon staid here all last night, started for Amaranth early this morning. The day school examination for our section came off today, also the High School, Brampton. At singing practice at Ebenezer tonight.</p> <pre> December Thursday 23 1875 </pre> <p>Our folks drove to Brampton to make preparations for Xmas Spent the day in lower woods cutting and splitting rock elm into fence stakes 7 1/2 ft long, split about 90 today. Saml Bunting, junr started chopping cordwood yesterday in lower woods to cut 8 or 10 cords @ 60 cts per cord. The warm weather continues.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Friday 24 1875 </pre> <p>Mailed a letter yesterday to W Murray of Chesterfield. Attended the last threshing of the season at Mr J Heath's this afternoon. Raining almost in torrents this Christmas eve. Went to Brampton on horseback and to make purchaes for to act as "Santa Claus" on coming home.</p> <pre> December Saturday 25 1875 </pre> <p>No sleighing. A mild warm day the roads quite muddy. Drove to Brampton at 10 o'clock and attended service at P M Church Miss Jennie Peacock &amp; A F Campbell came up with me. J C Snell and all the family were here, ao we had a good jolly Christmas dinner together and a pleasant evening</p> <pre> December Sunday 26 1875 </pre> <p>A driving snow storm this morning but turned to a heavy rain. Went to S. School on horseback, lesson, John XXI, last verse, "The Ministry of Jesus" including a review of the Quarter's lessons. The January number of "Northern Messenger" was given to the scholars. At home this evening on account of the bad weather.</p> <pre> December Monday 27 1875 </pre> <p>A F Campbell staid with us until this morning. Jennie P. will spend the week here. The Municipal nominations took place today all over Ontario. Our council was all reelected by acclamation. There will be some changes in Brampton. Working around the yard all day.</p> <pre> December Tuesday 28 1875 </pre> <p>Spent the [day] at crosscut sawing logs in wood yard into stove wood lengths. At singing practice this evening at Ebenezer. Mrs A Ferguson from Bay City arrived here tonight on a short visit. Weather is extremely fine for the season, no sleighing but capital wheeling.</p> <pre> December Wednesday 29 1875 </pre> <p>Aunt Catherine made a short visit here, she went to Toronto this morning. Spent all day at the church, with the help of a score of young ladies &amp; gentlemen we made extensive preparations for the party, decorated the church with cedar &amp; hemlock boughs. Today's work is the pleasantest part of all, being a feast of anticipation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Thursday 30 1875 </pre> <p>Also spent the greater part of today working at the churches They have built a new porch over the door of "Ebenezer" church and are putting on double windows, which will make the old building very comfortable. Our S.S. party tonight passed off pleasantly, the attendance of visitors was large considering the muddy roads.</p> <pre> December Friday 31 1875 </pre> <p>The speakers last night were Revs W Millard, J Baird, Tos Siens &amp; J Salton and J W Beynon, R Smith MP in the chair. The Report of the school was excellent, written by J C Snell, average attendance of scholars 59, there have been 4 weddings during the year. The music by the scholars was good. Realized over $30.</p> <p>Spent this forenoon in lower woods completing some stake splitting. After dinner, drove to Brampton and bought some articles for New Year's day. Spent tonight at the Edmonton Lodge of Good Templars No 543, a fair attendance of mambers and we had a pleasant evening. The weather is most remarkable Tonight the mud is 6 inches deep. And the thermometer today was nearly up to 60 in the shade.</p> <p>Tis night, and bleak December's sands With noiseless glide are almost run And by his grave the old year stands Time's latest child. His work is done</p> <p>Just then rang out the midnight bell, It was the old year's dying knell. And as it rang its latest chime, Departed dear old Seventy five</p> <p>According to last years custom I ring our bell right merrily as the clock strikes the midnight hour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> MEMORANDA </pre> <p>Jan 9th Ground at Main's mill 1 bush</p> <pre> of Indian corn for Johnny Oakes " 11th chopped at mill 12 bush of peas </pre> <p>Feb 13th " " " 14 " " " March 5th gristed at Main's 18 " of wheat</p> <pre> " 17th chopped " " 19 " " peas </pre> <p>April 20th " " " 9 bush oats 9 " " peas May 12 " 4 " " 5 " " " June 7 gristed at Main's 12 " " wheat</p> <pre> " 28 cracked 1 bush Treadwell &amp; ground 1 1/2 bush Indian corn </pre> <p>July 2 chopped 5 bush peas &amp; 5 bush oats August 17 gristed 11 bush wheat and chopped 4 bush peas Sept 10 chopped 12 bush peas Oct 16 " 6 of peas &amp; 6 of oats</p> <pre> " 27 gristed 12 bush of Treadwell's </pre> <p>Dec 14 chopped 10 bush peas &amp; 10 oats</p> <pre> " 18 cracked 1 " wheat </pre> <p>Sowed this spring</p> <pre> 33 bush of barley 28 " " oats 25 " " peas </pre> <p>Sowed this fall</p> <pre> 17 bush Treadwell wheat 7 " rye </pre> <pre> CASH ACCOUNT -- JANUARY </pre> <p>DATE RECEIVED PAID</p> <pre> 2nd To R H Lewis for one pair of horse covers 8.00 " from D Wiggins on livestock account 3.00 5 for dry goods &amp;c 3.00 7 S. S.Banner for one year .75 11 Towards paying for the melodeon at the Lodge 2.00 12 Cutter bells &amp; straps 1.30 14 Rent for box in Post Office and sundries 1.00 19 Incidental expenses 2.00 " for cord wood 4.00 21 " 5 cords of maple 18.50 19 Sub to "Country Gentleman" and to CPA Society 3.00 22 from J W Smith bal on a sheep 6.00 23 from Leslie &amp; Co for beef 7.10 " to " sundries 4.00 " from Wigley for hide 3.40 28 to R Aitken for sawing 8325 ft lumber @3 c per ft 25.00 30 to H Burnett for furniture 8.50 " " groceries and sundries 8.00 8. -------------------- 42.00 66.55 </pre> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><br /> Oct 16</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>Expenses to Toronto</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>and Gough's lecture</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>for 1/2 doz photographs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>at Ewing's</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>to Missouri</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>To H Burnett for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>picture frames and</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>cabinet ware</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>To W A Mitchell for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>cleaning watch</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>Sundry articles</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>from Brampton</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>Subscription to</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>"Conservator"</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>from KC&amp;Co for 101</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>took barley @ 90 ₵</td> <td>90</td> <td>90</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>cabinet ware</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>To Anthony Bros</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for new cutter</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>45</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>_{&lt;--double}_</td> <td>_{line}_</td> <td>_{handwritten}_</td> <td>_{across--&gt;}_</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>90</td> <td>90</td> <td>69</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table><p></p> <table><tbody><tr><th>CASH ACCOUNT - MARCH.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>For sundry small</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>articles bought at</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>different stores</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>To buy Bell for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>sawing &amp; cutting stone</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>For {?} oil chromo</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>95</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>To Social Committee</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>from G. Davis for 8 bush</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>barley @ 90 ₵</td> <td>7</td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>To RA Hodgson for 10 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>of ground oil cake</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>from C Dawsom for 2 ½</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>barrels apples @ $1.75</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Received interest (3 months)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>on bank deposit</td> <td>6</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>To M {?} gold on piano</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>” “ “ “ “</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>155</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>For 400 the of bran @ 1₵</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” 16 bush of lime @13 ₵</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>” {?}eines &amp;c, &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>from E Dixon for old cutter</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>” T Crowforth for ^a {a above ^} calf</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” M Thompson for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>4 bush “farrow” wheat</td> <td>3</td> <td>40</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>to M. T. for wages</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>”Bible Society</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>” Organ for S. School</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” Sundry articles</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>from T Simpson for 11 bush ^ spring wheat {spring wheat written above ^} @ 90 ₵</td> <td>9</td> <td>90</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{&lt;- single}</td> <td>{line}</td> <td>{handwritten}</td> <td>{across-&gt;}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>39</td> <td>25</td> <td>283</td> <td>53</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>Cash Account - April.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>To Mr B Watson on</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Berkshire acc/</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>From W Martin on</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>cows acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>To R Aitkin for sowing</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>800 ft lumber @ 5 c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>From T Sharp on cows {?}</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>To Brampton Stores for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>goods</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To subscription on the</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>New Church Ogan</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Brampton</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>To Ebenezer S. School</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for new Red {?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>”K.C. &amp; Co for 1 bush</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>clover seed</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>fence Wire , &amp;c, &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>” Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>From Dawson &amp; Williamson</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>for steer and calf</td> <td>42</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Initiation fee to</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Grange</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; CO for 8 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Alsike clover seed</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>@ 13 c &amp; 3 lbs red</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>clover @ 10</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{underline}</td> <td>{hand}</td> <td>{written}</td> <td>{across}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>48</td> <td>00</td> <td>34</td> <td>95</td> </tr></tbody></table><p></p> <table><tbody><tr><th>Cash Account - May.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>Quarterage &amp; Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>for 16 apple trees</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>@ 25 ₵ each</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>for sundry articles</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>bought at stores</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>From T Milner for 12 bags</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>of potatoes @ $ 1.05</td> <td>12</td> <td>60</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Groceries &amp;c, &amp;c,</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>For gloves nick tie &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>From T Milner for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>barley &amp; potatoes</td> <td>26</td> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>To Barrister for 10 lbs oil co{?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>To KC &amp; Co for sundry</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>articles of apparel</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>Dry goods and</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>sundry articles</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>To K. C. &amp; Co 2 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Mangold seed</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” “ “ for 1 ½</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>bush yankee corn</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>27</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>To W J Ewart for 1 pr</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>of “Cobourgs” boots</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” T Milner 3 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>rape seed</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{underline}</td> <td>{hand}</td> <td>{written}</td> <td>{here}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td>90</td> <td>61</td> <td>97</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>Cash Account - June.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>Sold to KC &amp; co 44 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>of barely @ 85 ₵</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Spring wheat</td> <td>37</td> <td>40</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>To Peaker &amp; {Runianas}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for 163 lbs of nails</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>@ 3 ½</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” R Aitken for 9</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>squares of shingls @</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>2$</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>For overalls and</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>sundry articles</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>For 28 ft of sheet spine</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for barn roof @</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>5 ₵ per foot</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>for 1 square of shingles</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>&amp; 8 lbs nails</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>Nails &amp; incidentals</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>From KC &amp; co for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>183 lbs wool @ 33 1/2</td> <td>61</td> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>For a patent horse poke</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for breechy horses</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{underline}</td> <td>{hand}</td> <td>{written}</td> <td>{here}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>98</td> <td>70</td> <td>42</td> <td>30</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><th>Cash Account - July.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>To Peaker &amp; Ruinara</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>eavestrough hip</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” dove hinges</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>To KC &amp; Co for pair</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>dark tweed pants</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>From W Murray</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for bull</td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Paid on telegrams</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>for new scythe and</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>window sash</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>from J Woodhall</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for potaoes &amp; apples</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>bought last spring</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>for groceries &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>To Jno Cambell</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for work at framing</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>3 ½ days @ 1.25</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>To give Townsend</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>for ½ bush of chevres</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{&lt;-single-</td> <td>{line}</td> <td>{handwritten}</td> <td>{across --&gt;}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>105</td> <td>50</td> <td>32</td> <td>35</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>Cash Account - August.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>Sold to KC&amp;Co</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>40 bush of spring</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>wheat @ $1.13</td> <td>45</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>For a pair of Pants</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>65</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>Groceries &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>L C Banks for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>5 days work</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>To John Coyne for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>pair of kip tools</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>heavy wear</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Sundry articles</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>&amp; incidental expenses</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>for groceries and</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>” sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>” 12 ½ lbs of</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>fresh beef</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{&lt;-single}</td> <td>{line}</td> <td>{handwritten}</td> <td>{across}-&gt;</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td></td> <td>45</td> <td>00</td> <td>33</td> <td>75</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><th>Cash Account - September.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>for 2 bags of green</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>apples</td> <td>1</td> <td>35</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” groceries and</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>other articles</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>Grains</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>tube paid in 3</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>weeks to KC &amp; Co</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for ½ ton Bran</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>For tobacco oil cake</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Apple Parer</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>” oil cake &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>Expenses to</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>Toronto Fair</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{&lt;- double}</td> <td>{line}</td> <td>{handwritten}</td> <td>{here -&gt;}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Double line written here}</td> <td>1</td> <td>35</td> <td>26</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>October {whole row handwritten}</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>For W Campbell ^B {“B” Written above} Bill</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>” G Harris B, Bill</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From J. Jackson for 2 ewe lamb</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>To KC &amp; Co for 800 lbs of</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>shorts @ $1.00</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>For fruit trees &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>From R Crawford for lamb</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>For Taxes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>14</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{&lt;- Double}</td> <td>{line}</td> <td>{written}</td> <td>{here-&gt;}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> <td>65</td> <td>84</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>Cash Account - October.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>Received payment</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>from KC &amp;Co for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>255 bush barley</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>@ 85₵</td> <td>217</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Settled Chris holmes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>ACC/</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>To R Watson for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>seed wheat and rye</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>” “ @$1.25 “ @ 75₵</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>37</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>For clothing and</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>sundries for family</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>From J Tribble for lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>” E Dyer for lamb</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>” Walker for lamb</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” Cooney “ “</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>For dry goods</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>and sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>From A Huxley {???}</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>” A Frank for lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>” Moore “ “</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>” McLure “ 2 “</td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” Duckworth 1 “</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” Hindle {jun?} “</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>” Hindle Siw “</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>To B Watson for cheese @ 10₵ {@ 10 ₵ written above cheese}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>For Bits and halter shank</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>83</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>” 2nd prize on lamb {?}</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>” Stove &amp; pipes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{&lt;- double}</td> <td>{line}</td> <td>{handwritten}</td> <td>{here -&gt;}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>369</td> <td>00</td> <td>94</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><th>Cash Account - November.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>For Grange items</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>” Dry Goods</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for the family &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” butter &amp; eggs</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>” making cider</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>From Mr Early for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>ran lamb</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>To R Coutts for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>2 days thresing</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For clothes &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>To J Sewell for 7</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Months work</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>84</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>Bought in Toronto</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>a shawl books &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>Railroad fare</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>Dry Goods &amp;c.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>Sub crm for S.S. Banner</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>Paid for Insurance</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>on house and barn</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>From T Milner for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>247 bush of barley</td> <td>175</td> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>For interest on deposit</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>at Bank</td> <td>10</td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>For S. School purposes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{&lt;- double}</td> <td>{line}</td> <td>{written}</td> <td>{here -&gt;}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>210</td> <td>32</td> <td>161</td> <td>40</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>Cash Account - December.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>For groceries &amp;c.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>” Making one</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>barrel of cider</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>90</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>” Dry goods &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>To Grange for 25lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>sugar 272 &amp; 1 gal of</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>syrup @ 56</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>69</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>From J C Snell for 7</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Berkshires</td> <td>85</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To J C Snell for Berkshires</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>on old acc/</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>For Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>” ¾ ton of bran</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>” Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>” “</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>” ½ ton of bran</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>”</td> <td>” Bazaar</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>” Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>” Christmas expenses</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>To R Quin for Blacksmiths</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>bill</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>” Tickets for S. S. party</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>” Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{&lt;- double}</td> <td>{line}</td> <td>{written}</td> <td>{here-&gt;}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>80</td> <td>00</td> <td>78</td> <td>44</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><th>Cash Account - Summary.</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th></th> <th>RECEIVED.</th> <th>PAID.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> <td>$</td> <td>₵</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>January, ….</td> <td>42</td> <td>00</td> <td>66</td> <td>55</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>February, …</td> <td>90</td> <td>90</td> <td>69</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>March, ….</td> <td>39</td> <td>25</td> <td>283</td> <td>53</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>April, ….</td> <td>48</td> <td>00</td> <td>34</td> <td>95</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>May, …..</td> <td>38</td> <td>90</td> <td>61</td> <td>97</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>June, …..</td> <td>98</td> <td>70</td> <td>42</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>105</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>July, …..</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>32</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>August, ….</td> <td>45</td> <td>00</td> <td>33</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>September, …</td> <td>1</td> <td>35</td> <td>26</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>October, …</td> <td>404</td> <td>00</td> <td>159</td> <td>84</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>November, …</td> <td>210</td> <td>32</td> <td>161</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>December, …</td> <td>80</td> <td>00</td> <td>78</td> <td>44</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{&lt;- single}</td> <td>{line}</td> <td>{handwritten}</td> <td>{here -&gt;}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>$</td> <td>1213</td> <td>72</td> <td>1050</td> <td>68</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>1050</td> <td>68</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>{&lt;- line drawn}</td> <td>{here -&gt;}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>62</td> <td>04</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>January – Bills Receivable</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th>Name</th> <th>dolls.</th> <th>cts..</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>February</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>March</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>”Merchants Bank at Brampton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>Drew from amount of deposit</td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>20th</td> <td>” “ “ “ “</td> <td>150</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><th>January – Bills payable</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th>Name</th> <th>dolls.</th> <th>cts..</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>Gave a promissory note to</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Anthony Bros, give in</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>three months from date</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for a cutter</td> <td>45</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>February</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>Paid to Anthony Bros</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>the amount of note</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for cutter</td> <td>45</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>March</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>April – Bills Receivable</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th>Name</th> <th>dolls.</th> <th>cts..</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>May</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><th>April – Bills payable</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th>Name</th> <th>dolls.</th> <th>cts..</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>To Anthony Bros for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>a cutter</td> <td>45</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Paid on 22nd February</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>the above note</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>May</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>July – Bills Receivable</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th>Name</th> <th>dolls.</th> <th>cts..</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Deposited in Merchants</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Bank at Brampton</td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>August</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>September</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><th>July – Bills payable</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th>Name</th> <th>dolls.</th> <th>cts..</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>August</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>September</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>October – Bills Receivable</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th>Name</th> <th>dolls.</th> <th>cts..</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>November</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>27th</td> <td>Deposited in “Merchants Bank</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>of Canada” at Brampton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>another</td> <td>150</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Total deposited now</td> <td>510</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>December</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><th>October – Bills Payable</th> </tr><tr><th>DATE.</th> <th>Name</th> <th>dolls.</th> <th>cts..</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>November</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>December</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><th>Memoranda</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Received for 13 ram lambs</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>$ 176.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>” “ 3 eve lambs 30.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>” “ wool 61.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>” 4 ewe lambs @ $15. 60.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1 ram lamb 68.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{handwritten line drawn}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>395.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Bershires</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Received for 4 boars $ ₵</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>at 6 months old 50.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>” 3 @ 4 months old 30.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>” 1 @ 6 weeks old 5.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{underline handwritten here}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>$ 85.00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0503d5f35a95faf95d752e9b8807d49f.pdf 2e54b3b200ae036835d0ff5110a91a00 PDF Text Text ���������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77bb0bdc81b6e61f59febe7ca6080257.pdf 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Two Printed Pages - Calendar for 1874; Rates of Postage Pages 2 to 7 are printed pages with various tables and dates. January THURSDAY 1 1874 A bright mild day, nearly a foot of snow on the level but no sleighing on the much travilled roads. Spent the day at home, reading and writing, father & mother went to Mrs Trueman's, Brampton for dinner. Viney and I went this evening with W. M. {Wesleyan Methodist} Choir to sing at teameeting in Unity Church (near Norval) "had a good time". FRIDAY 2 Was hauling cordwood from "other place" bush on sleigh all day, have about 5 1/2 cords hauled. Mr & Mrs J. C. Snell and children were here for dinner & tea. Spent evening at Zion Church at the Missionary meeting. Revs W Burns & J G Scott were the speakers, a successful meeting January SATURDAY 3 1874 Hauling cordwood from lower bush and splitting rock elm fence stakes. Father drove to Brampton for Aunt Jennie Harrington, she has just come from a short visit to Montreal. George Rice of Oshawa came here this evening The January thaw has set in and the snow has nearly all disappeared. SUNDAY 4 Viney and I drove in the buggy up to S. School this morning (The roads are very muddy and weather very warm) Supt J R Craig Pres. Sec-Treas J C Snell pres. lesson - Exodus I 7 to 14, "The House of Bondage" Rev J G Scott preached at Zion at 2:30 P.M. A rainy evening staid at home, music & chat.. �January MONDAY 5 1874 Chopping cordwood in the lower bush, the high wind last night having uprooted some more trees. A bright warm day and the snow all gone. A lively time in Brampton tonight over the municipal elections. J Haggert Mayor - K Chisholm, Reeve & D S Leslie, D. Reeve. Spent evening at Lodge. Chronicle by G Golding. TUESDAY 6 A very stormy day. Not doing much but choring around the barn-yard The Misses Lula Maine and Hattie Moreland are here spending some of their holidays with our little folks. Spent evening at home reading Mrs Stowe's Pink and White Tyranny. January WEDNESDAY 7 1874 Shipped on early morning train to Stratford two young Berkshire's to Mr Henry Hawkins. Our folks went to J C Snell's for dinner Misses Kizzie and Emma and R. P. Snell spent evening here in social chat. Sleet falling all day and raining tonight. There is sleighing again. THURSDAY 8 With the help of J Learment we killed and dressed a 4 yr old fat cow it weighed 580 lbs beef, hide & tallow spent afternoon at Brampton at the Reform Convention, unanimously chose Mr R. Smith MPP to be the Reform candidate, he made an able speech, & one from G Beam January FRIDAY 9 1874 Received last night a letter from Uncle Adam Ferguson Went to Brampton this forenoon and sold to Mrs Vodden a quarter of beef 150 lbs @ 6¢ - also to another party a quarter 140 lbs @ 4¢ per lb - the hide to T Milner, 64 lbs @ 5½¢ - Received from H Hawkins by mail $10.00 for the Berkshires. SATURDAY 10 Very fair sleighing again but the weather is very mild Spent the day hauling barnyard manure on the orchard field, drew 12 sleigh loads. Spent evening at home preparing for the Sabbath. �January SUNDAY 11 1874 Attended Ebenezer Union S. School this morning, Supt pres. Sec pres lesson Exodus II 1 to 10 - The Birth of Moses" Drove sleigh load of our folks up to J C Snells and spent afternoon and took tea. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight - text John III 14 &15 verses. MONDAY 12 Was hauling firewood from "other place" woods, very little frost under the snow making it bad to get around in the bush with the sleigh. Spent evening at the Lodge, a large attendance and a good lively meeting. Mailed a copy of "Peel Banner" to Uncle Adam. Received circular from H. C. Thomson about the new Herd Book January TUESDAY 13 1874 Hauling maple & beechwood to Brampton for Mrs Trueman drew 2 loads to day. Had a visit from our cousins, the Misses Hannah & Mary Pearen & John & Thomas Pearen for the first time in several years. J C Snell and family were here for tea. Spent evening at Ebenezer at a teachers meeting. January THURSDAY 15 1874 Finished hauling the compliment of five cords for Mrs Trueman and received $18.75 being the stipulated price for the same. Had a call from Robert Crawford of Oshawa. An extremely cold day FRIDAY 16 Was hauling firewood all day from "other place" bush. A F Campbell came this evening on a short visit. Viney had visitors, the Misses R. and E. Carter & E Nichols. Spent evening at Choir Practice. Have always on hand a large stock of newspapers from western States January SATURDAY 17 1874 R Crawford left here for Oshawa. Took a cord of picked hardwood to Brampton and sold it to Pendleton @ $3.50. A great stir in politics just now the Tories have nominated W Elliott to oppose R Smith. Mailed a letter to R J Nichols. Was barbered at J. E. Wood's. �SUNDAY 18 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt and Sec pres. lesson Exodus III 1 to 10, The Deliverer raised up. The Canadian Messenger was distributed among the scholars. Miss Jennie Peacock spent the day here Heard Rev W Burns preach a Temperance sermon in Brampton tonight text Exodus XXIII, 2nd January MONDAY 19 1874 {ink blob} A thaw and a rainy day. Drew two loads of wood to Brampton and sold to W Pendleton @ $3.50 per load or cord. Went to lodge this evening, Chronicle by W. Secretary, the committee presented the petitions to the Council to stop licensing groceries TUESDAY 20 Drew a load of cordwood to Pendleton. Attended a committee meeting at Dr Moore's Office to arrange for the meeting of the Co Lodge. Spent afternoon and evening writing letters of invitation to attend the Co Lodge to different parts of the Counties of Peel & Halton wrote 13 letters | One to Rev J Shaw Toronto January WEDNESDAY 21 1874 Sold another load of cordwood @ 3.50 making 5 at that price and 5 @ {2}.75. J. Johnston G. L. Lecturer was here for tea and staid all night. Heard him lecture on Temperance tonight in Zion, and organized a lodge of Good Templars starting with 13 members. Got home at midnight THURSDAY 22 Cleaned up 24 bush of peas took 5 bags of peas and oats to Main's Steam Mill. Spent afternoon at the nomination for members of the House of Commons, a large crowd R Smith and W Elliott are the opposing candidates some very stirring speeches on both sides of the house January FRIDAY 23 1874 Drove to Brampton in the waggon this morning, the snow is nearly all off the roads. Mailed two postcards one to Uncle Taylor and the other to Rev J Shaw. Spent evening at Choir Practice and afterwards until 1 o'clock in the morning at a private party at Mr M Gummerson's �SATURDAY 24 Was hauling firewood from "other place" bush, have about 20 cords home beside what was sold in Brampton. Aunt Jennie and I drove to Brampton this evening on business. The Political excitement is intense. Very cold and freezing hard tonight. January SUNDAY 25 1874 Went to S. School this morning Supt and Sec pres. lesson Exodus IV 1 to 9 - "Doubts removed". A new librery of 60 volumes was distributed among the scholars. Aunt Jennie and I spent afternoon at J.C.S. Heard Rev J G Scott preach in Brampton tonight - text - Luke II 7th verse. A F Campbell was at church and came up here tonight MONDAY 26 Was hauling firewood, have all the hardwood that is chopped hauled out. Uncle Taylor walked up from Port Credit and is staying here. Went to the Lodge this evening afterwards to a political meeting in Concert Hall, it was crowded full, J Gooderham G Blain, J Fleming & J W Beynon January TUESDAY 27 1874 The G L Lecturer J Johnston Uncle Taylor and I drove to Brampton to attend the formation of Peel Co Temple Had a small attendance but those that were present were active workers. A load of the Oakville people were at the afternoon session. A large Temperance meeting tonight and speeches by Johnston. Scott & Burns & W M Choir. WEDNESDAY 28 The Oakville people drove home last night after the meeting was over. The next meeting of Co Lodge will be in Streetsville on Friday 27th of next month Went to Brampton tonight to a meeting for the friends of R Smith, the last grand rally before the conflict of tomorrow January THURSDAY 29 1974 The polling of votes for the Dominion Parliament took place today simultaneously all over Ontario. Went to Mayfield with a load of voters, then to Brampton tonight to see the fun of bonfires and procession R Smith was elected with a majority of 15 votes over W Elliott the Tory candidate. �FRIDAY 30 An exceedingly cold day. Spent most of the day in the house writing reports of Co Lodge meeting to the local papers and to the "Casket". Spent evening at Zion Church at "Edmonton" Temple No 543 not many present, five were initiated. Snow falling from the N.E. January SATURDAY 31 1874 Drove sleigh up to "Willow Lodge" Farm this morning on busines. Spent afternoon in Brampton, doing a little shopping and talking politics. Mailed a letter to T. W. Casey, Napanee and to A F Campbell a post card Busy writing all evening on Lodge business. February SUNDAY 1 1874 Went to the Quarterly meeting at Brampton this morning Rev W Barns preached from John XVII, 1st verse. The attendance of people was not so good as usual, it being a very cold day. Spent afternoon at Choir Practice & took tea with Mrs Perry. Heard Rev J G Scott preach tonight text Psalm XLV 7th & 8th February MONDAY 2 1874 A stormy day - snow falling fast from N.E. Drove cutter up to J C Snell's this forenoon. Drove sleigh to Brampton at 5 oclock PM and met at the R R Depot, Mr and Mrs George Rice who were married on Thursday last at Niagara Falls NY. - Spent evening at the Lodge Election of Officers, am in the same office - W Secretary. TUESDAY 3 A F Campbell came up with me last night. Hauled a cord hard wood to Mrs Trueman @ $3.50. - A wedding dinner here at 6 P.M. guests - Mr and Mrs Main Mrs Trueman, Featherston & John Snell Rev W Burns and wife Mr & Mrs J C Snell & Jennie Peacock. Had a pleasant conversaytione until 11 P.M. when the party broke up. February WEDNESDAY 4 1874 Had a visit today from Walter Baldock and his sister & Mary Campbell, Alek's daughter - The wedding folks and Viney went to Toronto on evening train Went with W M Choir to a Honey Social on 24 1st line West this evening. Speaking by Revs J G Scott and Sherlock, a crowded house and plenty of honey. The Choir were highly praised. �THURSDAY 5 Was hauling the soft wood from "other place" bush, have 5 cords this completes the job of drawing wood for the present. Spent the evening at writing up the minutes of the Peel Co Lodge. Edwin Dixon of Amaranth staid here all last night and started for home this morning. February FRIDAY 6 1874 The principal occupation just now is threshing with the flail used it all day on the peas & with considerable effect - spent evening at Edmonton Temple in Ebenezer Church 8 initiated and quite a lively meeting. G H Golding from Brampton was present. A very stormy evening. SATURDAY 7 Swinging the flail on timothy and orchard grass for to get the seed pounded out, very slow work, about 2 bush a day. First calf of this season came yesterday from "White Rose" - Nearly a foot of snow came last night, the weather is moderate. At home writing all evening. February SUNDAY 8 1874 Spent forenoon at S. School Sept and Sec pres. lesson - Exodus VII, 14 to 22 "The first Plague". Was reading this afternoon "Gates Ajar" by Mrs Philps, a very interesting and unique work. J C Snell and family were here for tea. Heard Rev Mr Eastman preach in Brampton tonight - text Ezekiel Ist Chap. 15 to 19th verses ..... MONDAY 9 Still at the flailing. Finished the timothy have 38 lbs for 1/2 dys threshing. Started the orchard grass seed. Went to Brampton tonight on foot. Received a letter from Viney of Oakville. Spent evening at the Lodge, four initiated, and a good meeting. Had a short chat with Dawson Morland just from London Ont. February TUESDAY 10 1874 Received a letter yesterday from R J Nichols of Chicago. Finished threshing the orchard grass. have about 6 bushels and 2 1/2 bush threshed last fall total on hand 8 1/2 bush, it is very difficult to get clean it being so light, only 14 lbs to bush Spent evening writing up the Lodge work of Edmonton No 543 and Safe Guard No 350 ..... �WEDNESDAY 11 Drove up to John R Craig's to attend his auction Sale of Blooded Stock, a large attendance of people. John R Page of N York was the auctioneer the Short Horns were all bought by American buyers at high figures the sheep - Cotswolds sold well the Canadians getting a fair share of them February THURSDAY 12 1874 Robert G Ferguson came here last night from St Joseph. Uncle Adam went on to Toronto. Drew two cords of soft wood to Brampton and sold them to J Campbell of the "Ashery" @ $2.00 per cord. Simon Beattie's Sale of Stock today Very high prices were paid, one cow brought $3420.00 FRIDAY 13 J C Snell called here this moing with his cutter and we went down to Streetsville to attend the County Peel S School Convention It wast not a success this year being poorly attended by the people or by speakers. We took tea with Mr Webb, an old friend that was my S S Teacker 15 years ago. It was past midnight when we got home February SATURDAY 14 1874 Raining slightly most all day yesterday and the sleighing has gone (almost) once more. This winter has been a very peculiar one thus far. Spent the day fanning and measuring oats for seed and for next summe's feeding. Went to Brampton tonight, was at Choir Practice. SUNDAY 15 Went to Brampton W M Church this morning to attend the Anniversary services. Heard Rev Dr Wood preach text Genesis, VII, 1st Heard Rev S. Rose preach at 2:30 P.M. text Revelations V, 6th verse Took tea with D Moreland at Mrs Trueman's. Heard Rev E H Dewart preach tonight, text, Luke XV 7th Three most excellent sermons especially morning & evening February MONDAY 16 1874 Threshing crown peas with the flail. R G Ferguson left here this morning for Toronto and then on to Orangeville and Shelborne. Went to on Brampton tonight on foot and spent evening at the Lodge, small attendance of members but had some good readings and songs. �TUESDAY 17 At the same work as yesterday fine mild weather but very little snow on the ground. Spent evening at Brampton hearing Rev Lachlin Taylor lecture in W M Church on "Manitoba", he is a good speaker and handles the subject well making it both witty and instructive. February WEDNESDAY 18 1874 Still at the threshing. Our folks went visiting up to J. C. Snell's. Drove to Brampton tonight to meet Aunt Jennie Rice from Oshawa. She, Emma and I went to Odd-fellows concert given for the benefit of the poor of the town, the singing was fairly done & the readings excellent, the most of the actors were from Toronto. THURSDAY 19 Fanned the remainder of the Diehl wheat 21½ bush and sold it to K C & Co @ $1.20 also cleaned up the barley for spring seeding, have only 10 bush. Rented a box 247 in Brampton Post Office for ten months @ 35¢. Bought of Jesse Perry one bush of fresh lime @ 25¢ ...... February FRIDAY 20 1874 Cleaning peas with fanning mill - have about 115 bush threshed and cleaned - have 190 bush of oats, having cleaned measured them also. A very mild day very little snow on the fields, the roads are somewhat icy. Spend evening at Edmonton Lodge No 543, had a pleasant meeting, some readings and recitations. SATURDAY 21 Went to Brampton this forenoon on horseback. Mailed some letters for Aunt Jennie received a letter from Viney. Her health is improving and she is enjoying herself in Oakville. Spent afternoon making preparations for sawing on Monday. February SUNDAY 22 1874 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt and Sec pres. lesson Exodus XIII 17 to 21 - "Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt"-- J C Snell and family came here this afternoon and we all drove in spring waggon to Brampton tonight and Heard Rev J G Scott preach text - Luke XIX 41st A Temperance sermon, going fully into the subject in able manner. �MONDAY 23 With Guy Bell's circular saw and with the help of some of our neighbours we sawed about 23 cords of wood, 18 of which were hard and the rest soft wood. Finished at 3 o'clock rather more than 5 hours at the job. Spent evening at the Lodge rather a dull session. February TUESDAY 24 1874 Shortly after sunrise I started with team and sleigh for Caledon to get a load of cedar. Bought of A McColl 35 posts @ 8¢ each and got home at noon, having made the round trip of 20 miles in less than 5 hours. Very little snow in Caledon this winter WEDNESDAY 25 Father, mother and aunt Jennie went to 3rd line East on an all day visit to the Modeland's. Spent the day threshing peas with the flail. Spent evening at Brampton in the stores and chatting with some chums. Uncle Adam came here this evening to spend the night, they are going to live in Bay City Michigan February THURSDAY 26 1874 Started for Oakville at 10.30 o'clock A.M. with horse and buggy and arrived at the end of my journey at 3 P.M. Found the folks all well down there. Spent the evening at a public Temperance meeting, a Mrs Hardy of New York gave a very good lecture she is a fluent speaker. D B. Chisholm MP Halton Co also spoke well. Some very choice music was given FRIDAY 27 Had a pleasant time in Oakville they are fully alive on Temperance. Viney and I left there at 1 oclock for Streetsville to attend Peel Co Lodge IOGT. We had a very pleasant meeting in the lodge room of "Union" Temple, the Co Temple promises to be a success. In the evening we went to a Social. The readings and music were really excellent February SATURDAY 28 1874 Got home this morning at 1 o'clock, tired and sleepy. Aunt Jennie Rice packed up all her things and went by train to Oshawa to take up her permanent residence there. Spent the day at R Smith's wood- sawing bee. Something uncommon happened here yesterday in the shape of twin calves from "Blossom" �March SUNDAY 1 1874 At S. School this forenoon Supt and Sec Pres. Lesson - Exodus XIV, 19 to 31. "Israelites crossing the Red Sea". Heard Rev John Gardiner Scott preach in Brampton tonight - text - Job XIV, 14th verse. A funeral sermon on the death of a young lady - A beautiful warm day - the roads quite muddy. March MONDAY 2 1874 Was splitting firewood and piling it in the wood house for next summer's use The Township Assessor Mr Watson was here today, we are assessed at $5350.00 for whole property. Spent evening at Temple, one initiated some good readings. TUESDAY 3 Was helping J Learment to cut in the bush with the cross cut saw, some maple trees. Regular spring weather snow nearly all gone, raining in showers, and the mud on the Centre Road six inches deep. March WEDNESDAY 4 1874 Spent the day splitting and piling firewood in the woodhouse. Mr R Lowes had an Auction Sale of Farm Stock the prices paid were not very high. Mailed a letter to R. J Nichols of Chicago. This evening was reading that very interesting little book "Gates Ajar" by Mrs Phelps.... THURSDAY 5 Was threshing peas all day with flail, a very dusty job but am amply repaid for the dirt and labor by the way the peas shell out. Was reading a long article in the "Globe" about the Ontario College Farm how it is to be conducted and managed. It will be a grand institution for young farmers. March FRIDAY 6 1874 Cleaned from dust and chaff with the fanning mill 30 bush of peas mostly "Golden Vine". Went to Brampton this afternoon on horse-back. Bought at Wilkinson's a grey cotton shirt and neck tie $2.15. Spent evening at Edmonton "Lodge" J C Snell was initiated, had a pleasant meeting. SATURDAY 7 Raining more or less all last night and this forenoon freezing and loading the trees with ice. Was splitting firewood most of the day. Have had some trouble all winter with "scratches" on the horses' heels, are �slowly healing up now, by being dressed with lye and fresh lime. First lambs of the season came yesterday, twins but both dead. March SUNDAY 8 1874 Viney, Emma, Ella and I walked up to S. School this morning Supt pres. Sec also pres - lesson, Exodus XV 22 to 27 "The bitter waters sweetened". Took dinner at J C Snell's and staid the afternoon. Heard Rev William Burns in Brampton tonight preach text Galatians XI, 7th & 8th verses. MONDAY 9 Threshing peas all day and are nearly done the job. Mrs J C Snell was here on a visit it is now good walking across the fields to their place. Revs W Burns & J G Scott were presented with $100.00 each by the members of W M Church on last Saturday. Spent evening at the Lodge. Chronicle by Bro Bunting March TUESDAY 10 1874 Completed the task of threshing the peas, have 165 bush cleaned and in the bins beside taking to mill 25 bush half peas and oats for chopping. Got home our new iron harrows they have 72 teeth of the best material (painted blue). Received last night a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice and one from Sarah Peacock Tom Mason was married on Feb 24th WEDNESDAY 11 Went to Brampton this afternoon and brought home the chopped grain. Was measured for a pr of fine boots two weeks ago and received them today from J Coyne @ 5.50$. - Sold to J C Snell 50 Bush peas @ 65 ¢ per bush. Very cold windy weather and rough roads. March THURSDAY 12 1874 Delivered the 50 bush of peas we sold to J C S. at Main's Mill for chopping they are feeding a great quantity of grain to their stock, fitting them up for the Sale. On my way home from Brampton the horses ran away, threw me out and the wheels went over my foot and leg, bruising them severely. FRIDAY 13 Father went down and brought home the waggon, the tongue axletree and bolster are broken some person having in the meantime stolen the double trees and rod. J Learment and father went to Edmonton Temple, there were 5 initiated & a good meeting. A heifer calf from Coral - A monster lamb of 15 lbs weight �March SATURDAY 14 1874 Still laid up with bruises spent the day in the house reading and writing, it is very wearisome to be confined to the house when one is used to knocking around outside all the time. Had a call from Mr Archd Bunting Mailed a letter to Aunt Jennie Rice by Ella going to Brampton. SUNDAY 15 It must be more than a year since I spent a Sabbath entirely at home. My sisters walked up to S. School, the lesson - Exodus XVI 1 to 6th "Manna from heaven". Rev J.G. Scott preached at Zion at 2½ PM to a small congregation. Have been engaged all day reading and music. A fine bright day. March MONDAY 16 1874 Fanned up a load of spring wheat (Mamoth) and sold it to K C & Co, 45 bush @ $1.12 per bush. J Learment lending us his waggon for the purpose The weather is very fine. Not able to go to the Temple to night in body but am there in spirit. A F Campbell called here today but only staid half an hour TUESDAY 17 Spent the day working at the wagon, got the tongue completed and ironed, it looks as good as ever it did. Had a call this evening from G. H. Golding on a brotherly visit. We spent the evening in social chat. March WEDNESDAY 18 1874 Bro Golding staid all last night and breakfasted with us this morning. At the same job as yesterday, working on the axletree of rock elm. Father went to Brampton on horseback. Received a letter from the Oakville friends. A very warm misty day. The Etobicoke is raging and mud abounds THURSDAY 19 Completed the job of yesterday and the waggon is now better and stronger than it was before the accident. Spent evening reading the works of H W Longfellow, his poems always seem fresh and attractive March FRIDAY 20 1874 Started operations on another wagon axletree for the old waggon. Had a visit this afternoon from R Smith, M.P. (also Mr & Mrs JC Snell) he intends going to Ottawa on Tuesday next the Parliament will �open on 26 inst Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge, two initiated, a lively meeting and lengthy, after 10 oclock when we adjourned. SATURDAY 21 Finished the job on the old wagon have them both in good running order now. The weather is fine and bright with smart frosts at night, the roads are exceedingly bad. Mailed yesterday a letter to Uncle T J Harrington of Carthage Missouri. March SUNDAY 22 1874 Rode on horseback up to S. School Supt and Sec pres. lesson - Exodus XVII 8 to 13 "The defeat of Amalek". The "Canadian Messenger" of Montreal distributed among the scholars. Heard Rev J G Scott preach in Brampton W M Church tonight, text II Peter I chap 1st verse. A good sermon expounding the doctrine of "Faith". MONDAY 23 An exceedingly windy cold day. Spent it making whiffle trees and attending the stock. Went to the Temple tonight, met for first time in new hall over Greene's new block. The room is large and well lighted, a good turn out of members and a good programe. J J Bunting bid us all goodbye, he is going to live in Stratford March TUESDAY 24 1874 Spent the day splitting firewood The high wind has blown down a great deal of timbers in the woods. Spent whole evening writing up Temple work. Wrote a copy of resolution for the "Peel Banner" which was passed at Lodge last night respecting Bro J J Bunting's departure to Stratford. WEDNESDAY 25 Splitting firewood and repairing wagon box and feeding stock was my work for to day. Father went to Brampton for a stock of groceries and sundries taking with him 5 lbs of butter now 30¢ per lb. Received a letter from R J Nichols and Viney one from Oakville March THURSDAY 26 1874 Attended Mr William Elliott's sale of farm stock and implements on No 10 Centre Road, A large crowd of people and most of the articles brought high prices. Mr and Mrs John Woodhall were here for tea �FRIDAY 27 At the usual routine for work. Cleaned up 20 lbs of timothy seed off the barn floor, it having come out of the wheat chaff. Mrs J C Snell was here all day. Viney and I went to Choir Practice tonight and had a good sing. Mr W. Carter Senr died today from paralysis aged 59 years. March SATURDAY 28 1874 Spent forenoon splitting firewood Went to Brampton after dinner and bought of K. C. & Co. 60 lbs of red clover seed @ 10¢ @ lb. 6 bush seed barley @ $1.45 per bush. Got the team harness from Robertson's and the collars all fully repaired, price $5.00 Mr C. Fau{?} is here on a visit Misses M L Snell & C M Craig are here this evening. SUNDAY 29 Drove spring wagon up to S. School, Supt and Sec pres - lesson, A Review of the past Quarter's lessons. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight - text II Timothy III 4th and 5th verses. A very faithful sermon on the popular amusement of dancing and its evil results. The church was very crowded. March MONDAY 30 1874 Our folks attended Mr W Carter's funeral at 10 am in Brampton. Rev Mr Jollife P.M. minister preached the sermon ... Hired a boy of 18 years Jos McWilliams for 7 months @ $14 he started work this afternoon. Spent evening at the Lodge a lively meeting one initiated. Chronicle by Bro Jas Wideman TUESDAY 31 Father and mother were visiting our neighbours Mr & Mrs R Armstrong yesterday evening. Today drove up to Quin's shop with our iron plow for repairs. Was docking the sheep and dressing their wool from straws and dirt. The weather is bright and cold and roads dusty. April WEDNESDAY 1 1874 Working at the stovewood splitting and piling. Received a letter from Uncle T J Harrington of Carthage, Mo. Our folks were visiting at Mr J M Joness', they had a pleasant time. This month starts with a bright pleasant day, but a wintry feeling in the air. the roads smooth & dusty as July. �THURSDAY 2 At pretty much the same work as yesterday. Was also rebuilding some fence that was prostrated by the wind. Viney got a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice. A newspaper from TJ Harrington The "New York" Temperance Advocate just come to hand April FRIDAY 3 1874 Drove team and waggon over to Norval saw mill and brought home 550 ft of culled pine lumber @ $4.00 per thousand and 100 ft pine scantling @ $10.00 per M. Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge, four were initiated including Mr Joshua Modeland, a township councilor, had a good meeting. SATURDAY 4 Was repairing and fixing up the little front gate. Our boy finished splitting the stove wood. Spent afternoon at J M Joness' Auction sale of furniture and implements - also house and park lots. The most of the articles brought high prices. Minnie and Nellie Joness are here visiting our little folks. April SUNDAY 5 1874 Drove spring waggon up to S. School. Supt and Sec pres. lesson - Exodus XX 1 to 17 "The Ten Commandments" The "Canadian Messenger" was distributed as usual on 1st & 3rd Sunday's in the month, this one has a picture of Hon A McKenzie. J.C.S. and family were here today snow storm tonight from the East. MONDAY 6 A wintry morning, nearly six inches of snow on the level. Drove waggon up to R Quin's Shop and brought home our iron plow, $4.00 worth of repairs put on it. Spent evening at Lodge, 4 brothers from Toronto and 7 from Edmonton had a good meeting. Had a select oyster supper before the Lodge opened. April TUESDAY 7 1874 Hauling rails and stakes to various places repairing and making gates &c - &c - Guy Bell exchanged with us 12 bags of white oats for an equal quantity of our black oats. Had a visit today from Misses Elsie, Emma and Hattie Modeland, three sisters of Dawson Moreland. �WEDNESDAY 8 Drove spring wagon to Brampton early this morning for a load of men who were going to the Sale of John Snell's Stock. Sale started at 12 oclock by J R Page auctioneer from New York, a large crowd of people present, the principal purchasers were from the United States. on average the prices were good - total $22,000 about April THURSDAY 9 1874 Commenced laying a new fence of old rails dividing the orchard field in two parts of about 9 1/2 acres & 5 1/2 acres. Sold a 4 yr old cow to Joe Smith for $36.50 for beef. Spent evening and staid all night at J C Snell's, all the talk was about the sale the prices on the Short-Horns were not so high as they expected FRIDAY 10 Spent the day chopping in the lower bush some large maple's and beeches that were thrown down by the wind into lengths for sawing, from 12 to 20 ft according to size. Had a visit to day from Mr and Mrs Joness, they intend leaving Brampton shortly for Bowmanville. April SATURDAY 11 1874 Spent last evening at the Edmonton Lodge, two visitors from Brampton, J M Joness & G H Golding a very pleasant evening was spent. At the same work as yesterday Viney mailed a letter to Aunt Jennie Rice. The weather is very cold and blustering. SUNDAY 12 Spent forenoon at S School Supt abs Sec pres - lesson Exodus XXXII 1 to 6 & 19th & 20th verses - "The golden calf" ---- Rev J G Scott preached at Zion at 2 P.M. and renewed the Quarterly tickets. Heard him preach in Brampton tonight text - Job - XXXV 10th verse A good sermon - some thoughts on music April MONDAY 13 1874 Spent the day in the bush cutting with J Learments cross cut saw into cordwood two large maples. Father was pruning the young apple trees. Spent evening at the Temple, two initiated and several proposed, considerable business and not much under head of "Good of the Order". �TUESDAY 14 At the same work as yesterday Father went to Norval with a grist and brought home 100 ft of pickets and planks. Shot a rabbit last evening that was prowling around the barn, had it dressed for dinner today and it would take a good judge to tell it from chicken in flavor and appearance. April WEDNESDAY 15 1874 Was building fence in the old orchard field. Had a visit from Revs W Burns and J G Scott, a pastoral call. Went over to Mr McDowell's (4th line West) & bought 8 bush of a new variety of spring wheat for seed called the "red chaff" @ $1.22 per bush. Spent evening writing a letter to R J Nichols, Chicago. THURSDAY 16 Spent the day in the woods, chopping & splitting cordwood. Yesterday we took out the butt log of a sound maple tree, timber for two wagon axles and also two bolsters. J C Snell was here for tea tonight, had a settlement with him and was made square by him paying us $35.00 April FRIDAY 17 1874 At the same work as yesterday, have about ten cords of mostly beech and maple, first class wood cut and piled up, used the hand cross cut saw with all the larger logs. Had a call yesterday from Aunt Lizzie F. of Toronto, she sold her house in Brampton to Fleming @ $1600. Spent evening at Choir Practice. SATURDAY 18 Spent the greater part of the day in Brampton in the Law Office of Messrs Beynon and Fletcher arranging matters and deeds with agents of C.V.R. Company, did not get through with it until Monday next. The weather continues cool and dry. April SUNDAY 19 1874 Went to S. School this forenoon Supt and Sec pres lesson Exodus XXXIII, 12th to 20th verse "The people forgiven". Spent afternoon and took tea at Willow Lodge, the residence of J C Snell. Heard Rev J G Scott preach in Brampton tonight - text - II Peter, III chap 8th verse. �MONDAY 20 A rainy day from the N. East Was picking over the potatoes and knocking off the sprouts have about 20 bush of "Early Rose". Drove to Brampton. Ma and I signed the deed to C.V.R. giving them 87/100 of an acre for $41.76. Spent evening at the Lodge, three initiated, a good meeting although it was raining. April TUESDAY 21 1874 Father drove mother and Viney down to GTR Depot this morning en route for Toronto to consult a Doctor about Viney's health. Some of the neighbours are plowing but our land is too wet yet. Started digging post holes for the garden fence. Received from K Chisholm MPP, two bound copies of statutes of Local House. WEDNESDAY 22 Working hard all day on the fall plowed lands, with the shovel, clearing out the cross drains and letting off a great quantity of water. The ground is very soft yet, the frost being solid in most places six inches below the surface April THURSDAY 23 1874 Started plowing sod in the old orchard field, the water has a good chance to run off this field by its slope to the Etobicoke, and the sod is pretty firm and plows very well. Mother arrived home from Toronto this evening. Viney went down to Oshawa to visit Aunt Jennie. Mr & Mrs J C Snell were here for tea. FRIDAY 24 Very hard frost, could not plow until noon. Spent forenoon in the woods cutting a large maple with the cross cut saw. Plowing sod all afternoon the plow works capitally this spring. Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge. they elected their Officers for next quarter the members turn out well. April SATURDAY 25 1874 Drove to Brampton town in the buggy this morning and received a letter from Viney, she is well pleased with the appearance of Oshawa. Plowing in the orchard this afternoon and finished all but the headlands. A snow storm from the east set in this evening. �SUNDAY 26 Fully 4 inches of snow this morning. Went to S. School on horseback. Supt abs. Sec pres. lesson Exodus last chap 17 to 30 "The tabernacle set up" The school was addressed by Mr N V Watson. Went to Brampton W M Church this evening, heard Rev T Sims preach text Hebrews XII 16th & 17th He is a P M. Minister April MONDAY 27 1874 Was engaged in completing the picket fence on S.W. side of garden, used some of the best of the old pailings excepting which the entire fence is new. Spent evening at the Lodge, a large attendance, two initiated the Officers for next quarter were elected not many important changes made TUESDAY 28 Was trimming with the saw and jacknife, the young orchard and the garden trees Also chopping in "other place" bush, trees near the railroad have 3 1/2 cords piled up. The weather is very cold, the frost severe at night, a cold North wind. Mailed last night letters to Viney and J Taylor. April WEDNESDAY 29 1874 Spent most of the day in Brampton at the Spring Show of Co of Peel Agric Society a very good display of horses and bulls, we took the 3rd prize $4.00 on our bull - "Oliver Twist". A very large crowd of people present Nearly as cold as a winter day, blowing a strong North Wester THURSDAY 30 Plowing sod, finished the orchard field and started plowing the sod field behind the barns ---- Our folks went to Brampton and bought at J G {S}tead's bankrupt sale two pairs of woolen blankets at $4.00 per pair and other things equally low May FRIDAY 1 1874 It is May but all earth is not gay, there is scarcely any signs of life in vegetation yet, today has been the warmest day this year Was plowing sod, turned about 1 1/4 acres. Rebuilt the part of line fence next Mr D. Wiggins Spent evening at Choir practice in W M Church Brampton. The Officers of Edmonton Lodge were installed tonight by Dr C Y Moore �SATURDAY 2 Received a letter from Viney she is in good spirits but very poor health, she thinks Oshawa is a fine place. Commenced the spring seeding by sowing 9 1/2 acres of black oats, 30 bush our new iron harrow works capitally indeed. Had a call from Mr Arthur Norris, he is a jolly Irishman May SUNDAY 3 1874 Went to Quarterly Meeting in Brampton at 10 a.m. the Rev J G Scott preached, text, Hebrews XIII, 5th verse a very able sermon, after which the lovefeast and sacrament until 2 P.M. Mrs John Snell and Tilly Snell were here for dinner. Heard Rev W Burns preach tonight - text - Galatians VI, 14th verse. MONDAY 4 A dull cloudy day - pushing the work lively from the prospects for rain but none tonight. Cultivated the ground befor sowing the "Red Chaff" spring wheat 8 bush of it & 3 bush of "Mamoth" on 5 1/2 acres. Sowed 9 bush of "Mammoth" on the fall wheat field and harrowed it in. Spent evening at the Lodge, a quiet meeting May TUESDAY 5 1874 Finishing up the spring wheat ground, rolling the fall wheat and plowing last season's turnip ground on "other place" Sold J to J Crawforth two 2 yr old steers for $68.00. The ground is in fine trim this spring and works up splendidly. Mailed a letter to Viney yesterday contaning $5.00 WEDNESDAY 6 Sowed 8 acres of barley and harrowed it in on "other place", Considerable frost in the ground yet below the plowing depth. Bought of Walter Cation 4 bush of Early peas a new variety @75¢ per bush (This was Thursday's business) May THURSDAY 7 1874 Plowing all day at the turnip ground turned over about 1 3/4 acres. Had the other team rolling the fall wheat Spent evening in Brampton in Dr Moore's office at a committee meeting about the concert of 25 inst (This is yesterday's programme of transactions) (Sowed 16 bush barley on 8 acres) �FRIDAY 8 An exceedingly warm day Was plowing sod in the field immediately behind the barns. Sowed grass seed in the following quantities on the barley field. Clover 1 bush timothy bush & orchard grass {blank space} bush. Put the roller over the field after sowing it. Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge. 5 were initiated May SATURDAY 9 1874 At the same work as yesterday, very heavy plowing, the ground is getting so dry and hard. Killed and dressed a calf for veal, sold a fore quarter to R. Armstrong 18 lbs @ 5¢ and hind quarter to W Campbell @ 8¢ 20 lbs. Had a team rolling the timothy meadow and picking off the stones at the same time SUNDAY 10 Spent forenoon at S School Supt abs Sec abs A Woodhall addressed the school on the lesson Exodus XXIII chap "The three great feasts" Heard Rev John Gardiner Scott preach in Brampton tonight - text - John XIX 17th A very warm day mercury up to 85° in the shade May MONDAY 11 1874 Still at the plowing of sod the ground is getting harder every day Planted a few "Early Rose" potatoes in the garden. - Spent evening in Brampton. Left an order at Wilkinson's for a pair of pants. bought a fine shirt at $1.75. The Lodge was but poorly attended tonight TUESDAY 12 Received a letter last night from Viney she is improving in health slowly and will be home by the 24th. At the same work as yesterday Also started sowing the peas. The weather continues warm and dry. Turned the cattle out to grass as the hay & straw is about fed up. May WEDNESDAY 13 1874 Finished plowing the sod and sowing the same with peas. 4 bush "Early" & 20 bush "Crown" on 7 1/2 acres... Run out the principal cross furrows with the plow, the sods turning up fresh and green. Had a nice little shower last night but the ground is very dry.. End of seeding proper. �THURSDAY 14 TransPlanted 4 horse chesnuts & one sugar maple from the garden to the front lane. Sold in Brampton 6 bush "Early Rose" @ 75¢ and bought 1 1/2 bush "Hungarian" grass seed @ $1.25. Mr & Mrs J C Snell were here for dinner & tea, it being their wedding anniversary (AD 1868) Received a letter from R J Nichols of Chicago. May FRIDAY 15 1874 Was hauling barnyard manure on the intended fallow field but will sow something to make green feed for the stock. Washed the sheep (29 in all) in Etobicoke. the water was quite warm - Spent evening at Choir Practice. Bought two straw hats @ $1.25 and 20¢ - SATURDAY 16 A rainy forenoon. spent it painting the lumber wagon whitewashing the cellar walls and making new sett of whiffletrees. Plowing this afternoon with both teams. Another letter from Viney - Planted 13 early tomatoes plants in the garden May SUNDAY 17 1874 Walked up to S. School at 9 A.M. Supt and Sec Treas pres. lesson Numbers III 5 to 13. "The Lord's ministers" A small attendance on account of the weather being showery" - Took dinner and spent afternoon at "Willow Lodge" - Heard Rev J G Scott preach in Brampton tonight. text Luke XVI. 26th verse. a short prayer meeting after the service. MONDAY 18 Quite a heavy rain this morning. Mailed a letter to Viney inclossing $5.00 - At noon with the assisstance of Robert Armstrong, we built up the line fence across the Etobicoke. Sowed 6 bush of crown peas on 2 acres - Spent evening at the Lodge in Brampton. one initiated. May TUESDAY 19 1874 Plowing and preparing ground for corn and rape. Hauling manure on the turnip ground and for potatoes - Put the third & last coal of paint on the lumber wagon - Turned the horses out to grass for the first time for all night - �WEDNESDAY 20 Spent the day at sheep shearing. clipped 17 and father 8. the wool is very clean and shears easily heaviest fleece weighs 12 1/2 lbs. from a yearling ewe - Bought a bell from an agent @ $10.00 weight 50 lbs made in Markham. Ont payable next January or before if we choose May THURSDAY 21 1874 Completed the wool clipping will have about 240 lbs off 29 sheep. the fleeces of two old ewes were light excepting which the average will be 9 lbs. Was drilling up the ground for the corn and rape and sowing the same - Weather dry and cool. -------- FRIDAY 22 Plowing the ground for roots. it is pretty hard but will work up finely when freely harrowed. Have 1 nearly one acre of rape sowed 5 lbs of seed. 3/4 of an acre of American corn with 1 bushel {1/4} of an acre of Canadian corn with a dozen ears - Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge No 543. May SATURDAY 23 1874 Completed the task of plowing the root field 2 1/3 acres and harrowed it - Viney arrived at home tonight from Toronto her health improved a good deal. Spent evening in Brampton. bought a pair of grey check tweed pants at Wilkinson's $6.50. a white vest at K.C. & Co. @ $2.62½. SUNDAY 24 Went to S. School this forenoon. Supt abs. Sec Treas present Mr N V Watson addressed the scholars on the lesson. Numbers XIV 1 to 10. "Israel's unbelief" - Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton W M Church to night - text John III. 3rd verse. There is a large congregation. the church being almost filled every Sunday night. May MONDAY 25 1874 Was observed as a public holiday by majority of folks - All the family but myself spent the day at J C Snells - Was plowing all afternoon - Viney, Emma & I drove down to Brampton tonight to the Good Templar's Concert in town Music Hall. It was a success the singing and readings were excellent all the performers were from Toronto and vicinity and Hamilton. �TUESDAY 26 Yesterday a drizzling f rain from the west fell during most of the time - Spent today plowing and thoroughly working up the root ground. Fitted up the new bell in a neat frame and cover and put it on the peak of kitchen roof, a wire leading for ringing down into kitchen. May WEDNESDAY 27 1874 Was engaged in planting potatoes nearly all day - planted 9 bush of "Early Rose" and 4 bush of "Garnet Chili" on about 3/4 of an acre - Put them in by plowing dropping the potatoes in every third furrow, 12 inches apart 30 inches between the rows. THURSDAY 28 Commenced pruning the old orchard. there is a good deal to cut out, mostly dead branches, the apple blossoms are just coming out. the cherry and plum are fading - Finished the line fence next to D. Wiggins. Received a copy of "St. Louis Globe" from Uncle T J Harrington. May FRIDAY 29 1874 Finished the job of yesterday and hauled the branches into a pile in the summer fallow, it will make a respectable bonfire some day soon - Spent evening at Choir Practice, a good turnout and we had a good sing. Bought some fish hooks and lines for to angle in Etobicoke. SATURDAY, 30 Commenced manuring the summer fallow. the manure is extra quality but will only have enough to cover the higher ground. The weather is very warm rain is needed badly for the spring crops. the wire worm is busy at the spring wheat and oats. May SUNDAY 31 1874 At S. School this forenoon Supt and Sec pres. lesson Numbers XX 7 to 13 "The smitten Rock". A fine shower of rain at 11 AM. Mr and Mrs J C Snell and little folks were here for tea. Heard Rev W Burns preach tonight text Proverbs I 20th to end of chapter. June MONDAY 1 1874 Quite a cool day, could work at the heavy job of hauling manure with a coat on. drew out on the fallow today 18 loads - spent evening in Brampton at Old "Safeguard" No 350 had a rather slim meeting. �June TUESDAY 2 1874 Sowed 1 1/2 bush Hungarian grass seed on 2 1/4 acres harrowed and rolled the ground well, it just wants the rain now to make things all right. The Early Roses are just coming up in the garden, rhubarb is abundant this season - Spent evening at practice in Ebenezer for an open Lodge. WEDNESDAY 3 Finished the manure hauling on the fallow put about 55 loads on it, the yards are all cleaned out except the sheep pens. Received a letter from R P Campbell of "Campbell's Cross". A newspaper from Carthage and another from New York. June THURSDAY 4 1874 Replowed the turnip lot it is now in fine trim - Started plowing the summer fallow with the other team. A prodigy arrived today in the shape of a black lamb, it is nearly twenty years since we had a black sheep. The currant worms, potato bugs, &c are here now in full force - FRIDAY 5 Dissolved 3 lbs of McDougall's tick destroyer in 25 gals of water and dipped all the lambs into the liquid - Spent afternoon at Mr Ben Watson's bee to raise a straw house. This evening at the Edmonton Temple the meeting was open to the public and the little church was filled - June SATURDAY 6 1874 The entertainment last night was readings, dialogues, & music mostly from the members. Spent today at plowing in the fallow - Set out 100 cabbage plants in the garden. the blossoms on the fruit trees are very plentiful - SUNDAY 7 The weather to day was very warm and attended with several thunder showers. in the early morn there was a heavy mist and thunder, which does not often occur - Spent the day at home at reading. Heard Mr L. Holtby preach tonight in Brampton - text I Kings XIX. 4th verse - �June MONDAY 8 1874 Both teams plowing all day in the fallow, the ground is dry and pretty hard on the knolls. it is rather heavy work on man and beast. the "rose" potatoes in the garden are up nicely. The rye is fully headed out first appeared over a week ago. TUESDAY 9 Completed the breaking of the fallow 9 acres - Mailed a letter to Uncle Adam and to R J Nichols - Gristed at Main's 11 bush Treadwell wheat & 3 bags of peas. Started to drill the land for turnips - Bought of K. C & Co 5 bush of buckwheat @ $1.00, 5 lbs of turnip seed @ 20¢ per lb. June WEDNESDAY 10 1874 Finished drilling the land for turnips, it is not quite so fine as it ought to be, but it is well manured both fall and spring. Sowed the 5 1/5 bush buckwheat on fallow and harrowed it well - Mr & Mrs J C Snell called here tonight. Some prospects of rain. THURSDAY 11 Was sowing turnip seed at 4 oclock this morning, put 5 1/2 lbs on 2 1/3 acres, with the old single wheel hand drill. The statute labor for the roads started in our section to day, two of us were on with our shovels. A drizzling, foggy east wind June FRIDAY 12 1874 At the same work as yesterday. Had the team and wagon, there were four other teams, all hauling gravel from Armstrong's pit unto the Centre Road for repairing - Spent evening at Choir practice Received a copy of "Carthage Advance" from Uncle Tom. SATURDAY 13 At the road work all day and finished up, having put in 9 days work. The roads look well now the ground was dry and loose and easily handled. Mr M Gummerson was path-master Went to Brampton tonight & brought home the grist. Sister Elsie had a birthday party. 6 yrs old �June SUNDAY 14 1874 At Ebenezer U S. School this morning. Supt and Sec Treas. pres. lesson - Deuteronomy XVIII, 9 to 16 "The True Prophet" or Moses the type of Christ. Heard Rev Mr Matthews preach in W. M. Church in Brampton at 6 P.M. text, I Peter 1st chap. 15th & 16th. A sermon on Holiness and was well delivered - MONDAY 15 Had the team rolling the fallow. Was mowing with the scythe the grass in the front yard and on the garden paths. A good prospect of a heavy rain is in view - Spent evening at the Lodge the members turn out very poorly. "Chronicle" by Bro of A Morton - - - - June TUESDAY 16 1874 Raining lightly most of last night and smartly all forenoon. Commenced cutting the rye for feeding the cattle, it is just past the blossom and would average nearly 5 ft in height Working some in the garden at transplanting melons and cucumbers in the lower bush splitting some maple logs. Raining again tonight. WEDNESDAY 17 Drove to Brampton this morning and sold K.C & Co 11 bush of spring wheat at $1.15. Father went to Dr. Patullo for advice and medicine, he having been sick for a week past. Was grading and levelling the road down the Etobicoke hill. Spent evening reading Carpenter's Comic Readings June THURSDAY 18 1874 Working in the woods, sawing and splitting some fallen trees into cordwood and rails. Doing general job work these days such as, pulling burs straightening up the fences destroying the currant worms and doing a little in the garden A fine litter of eight Berkshires arrived today - - - - - FRIDAY 19 Was horse hoeing the corn it is doing finely. 4 to 6 inches high spent rest of the day remodelling the flower beds in front yard and hauling leaf mould from the woods for them. Viney and I drove to Brampton this evening. At Choir Practice and had a good sing Mailed "Progress" to R J Nichols & "Banner" to Uncle Thomas Harrington. �June SATURDAY 20 1874 Drawing leaf mould from lower bush and spreading it on the meo pasture field. At Brampton all afternoon. Sold to T Milner 246 lbs of wool @ 40¢ Saw a Lacrosse Match between "Excelsiors" of Brampton & "Beavers" of Guelph the former were victors Mailed "Weekly Globe" to Carthage Early peas in blossom and potato bugs arriving daily SUNDAY 21 Went to S. School this morning Supt abs he having gone on a trip to England. Sec pres. lesson - Deut - the last chapter "The death of Moses". Mr N. V. Watson addressed the school. Heard Rev George Beynon of Yorkville preach in Brampton tonight. text Matt V 4th. June MONDAY 22 1874 Drove father to Brampton to Dr Patullo's for more medicine and advice - Took a jaunt over the field potatoes and destroyed the Colorado bugs. they are worse on the "Chili" than the "Early Rose". Spent evening at the Temple. a small meeting and a short session - - - TUESDAY 23 Hauling the manure out of the sheep-house into a heap on the rye stubble and mixing it there, load for load, with leaf mould An exceedingly hot day. Viney and I spent evening at "Willow Lodge" pleasantly in chat about the crops and prospects . . . . June WEDNESDAY 24 1874 At the same work as yesterday and completed the job. have now a fine pile of manure 30 loads which will make a good compost in a few weeks - - Still cutting some rye for feeding the cattle but the straw is getting almost too stiff and dry to do much good. THURSDAY 25 Had our man "Joe" pulling up a new kind of weed that has sprung up in the meadows, it has a large white flower with a yellow centre, and it will be a nuisance if not soon eradicated. Spent nearly all day at Snell's lake, fishing had poor luck, caught six small sunfish. �June FRIDAY 26 1874 Drove to Brampton this morning with father to the Doctor's. Plenty of strawberries in the market now. selling at 12½¢ per quart. Received a letter from Uncle Adam - J C Snell and family were here this evening. At Choir Practice tonight. A fine misty rain but did not amount to much. SATURDAY 27 An early horseback ride to Mr Guy Bell's on business. left home at 4:30 AM and was back again in time for breakfast. Split the drills in the rape plot and sowed 3 lbs of rape seed on the acre the flies having eat the first lot. Was hilling up the corn. some of it is one foot high - - - - June SUNDAY 28 1874 At S. School this morning Sec Treas pres. lesson. Deuty VIII chap. A Review of all the lessons of past quarter, conducted by Messrs A Woodhall and J C Snell. The History of life of Moses is the most interesting in the Old Testament. At Brampton tonight and heard Rev J G Scott's farewell sermon. text I Samuel VII. 12th - - - MONDAY 29 Horse hoeing the potatoes. Cutting thistles with hoe out of Hungarian grass plot Cutting with scythe the grass in the fence corners around spring wheat and barley. Had a call this evening from Mr & Mrs J W Main and Rev & Mrs Burns. Our English cherries are ripe. The heat was great the past two days. June TUESDAY 30 1874 Drove to Brampton this forenoon in the buggy, taking father to the Doctor's. Received by mail July Number "New York" Temperance Advocate Raking up and hauling in the fence corner grass, nearly 1/2 ton. Grinding the mower knifves and scythes for to start haying to morrow. July WEDNESDAY 1 1874 Commenced hay harvest by mowing 3 acres beyond the creek. J C. Snell and family here to dinner. We drove to Brampton to see Grand Lacrosse match "Champion Indians" vs "Excelsiors" a lively & hard fought game Bramptonians were victorious Viney and I went to Concert tonight in New Hall over �July THURSDAY 2 1874 The singing of Prof. Jones of Galt last night at Concert was the best I have ever heard, that is for a man. Misses Barr & Ecclestone of Hamilton also sang very well. Today finished mowing the six acres of meadow and hauled three small loads. The grass is lighter than last year. Weather dry and cool FRIDAY 3 Hilling up the field potatoes with plow, are growing finely a few Colorado bugs but none to hurt much. Horse raking hay and drew in 3 more loads. The evening set in with a fine thunder shower. A call tonight from R Smith M.P. a neighbourly chat followed. July SATURDAY 4 1874 Had a very heavy rain, it came down in torrents during last night. Spent forenoon at various jobs. fixing the pump in the house well with new Cathers on suckers. At the hay, shaking it about and cocking it up this evening. Mailed a letter yesterday to Uncle Adam, Bay City. SUNDAY 5 At S. School this morning. Sec pres. lesson. Mark I 1 to 11, "The beginning of the Gospel". The lesson well expounded by Mr N V Watson At Zion at 2 P.M. for service the first time for 15 months. heard Rev Charles Smith preach text Philipians II. 5th. Heard the same sermon in Brampton tonight. July MONDAY 6 1874 Cut with mower two acres of grass on the flats which completes that field, except two acres on the hill, to be left for pasture. Hauled in 3 loads, making 10 loads from 6 1/2 acres. Do the after raking with the hand swath rake. Spent evening at home - - - - TUESDAY 7 Mowing the orchard grass with the scythes, it is a thinner crop than last year evidently killed out some by the severity of last winter and spring. This afternoon had several very heavy thunder showers. the lightening was very active. a large elm tree was shivered all to peices by it. �July WEDNESDAY 8 1874 Sowed with drill 1 lb of "Yellow Aberdeen" turnip seed on some patches where the other seed had failed. the rest of "Swede" turnips are up well. Raking and cocking up the orchard grass. Hauling two loads of the flats hay, not much injured by the rain. The weather is very warm mercury up to the Nineties THURSDAY 9 Commenced mowing the field of timothy, a nice even crop but will be easily hauled in. Cleared the field beyond the Etobicoke, had 13 loads off the ten acres. Raked up the hay that we cut this morning, it was quite dry. Had a visit from Mrs H. Modeland, & Messrs J Bacham and Egerton Ferguson. July FRIDAY 10 1874 A damp morning but not much rain. Cutting thistles in pasture fields with scythes Drew in 3 loads of excellent timothy hay and 1 load of the orchard grass. Spent evening at Edmonton Temple No 543 a fair attendance. some of the members have violated the pledge and will hurt the influence of the Lodge a good deal. SATURDAY 11 Weather unsettled, no haying operations done today. Picking the larvae of potato bugs off the field potatoes. they are just hatching out and will be numerous. Started the job of hoeing and thinning out the turnips, they are growing nicely. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice & one from Mr Wakely of Proton - - July SUNDAY 12 1874 Attended Ebenezer U. S. School Sec. pres. and addressed the scholars on the lesson. Mark I 16 to 27. "The Authority of Christ". J C Snell and family were here afternoon and to tea. A heavy east rain set in about 4 oclock P.M. and did not get to Church tonight MONDAY 13 The rain of last night and this forenoon was the heaviest of the season, the creek is raised fully one foot by it. At the turnips and various work. Cutting grass with mower after tea. Cherries are ripe and luscious. Oats and spring wheat are out in head. Green peas in the field �July TUESDAY 14 1874 Mowin all forenoon, and horse raking and cocking the rest of the day. Had a visit this evening from Mr J. C. Smith, he is now living in London. Mailed letters to Bay City, Proton, Oshua and to Miss S. E. Peacock Osborn Missouri. Aunty Trueman and Aunty Featherstone came this evening on a 3 days visit WEDNESDAY 15 Hauled in five loads of good timothy hay, cured in one day without rain. Our visitors are enjoying themselves, they generally pay us semi-annual visits and are always warmly received by us as two excellent old ladies Had a very heavy thunder shower this evening the thunder was almost deafening ...... July THURSDAY 16 1874 The frequent showers of late are making growth of spring grain and root crop very rapid. The American corn is nearly six feet high..... Completed the mowing at noon today. Horse-raking this afternoon and hauling in some of the hay cut this morning. FRIDAY 17 Completed the hay harvest 13 loads off the 10 1/2 acre field total number of loads 25 beside the 2 loads of orchard grass. Drove to Brampton this evening with our visitors Received a letter from R J Nichols of Chicago. July SATURDAY 18 1874 Working at the turnips all day. are growing finely now. Our neighbour Armstrong started harvest yesterday in the rye. Green peas and ripe cherries & currants are the order of the day. The raspberries are just coming in - - - - SUNDAY 19 Spent morning at S School. Sec pres. Mr A Woodhall addressed the scholars on the lesson Mark I 38 to 45 - "The leper" Canadian Messenger given semi monthly to the scholars is an excellent little paper the contents is always fresh and new. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight �July MONDAY 20 1874 Ended the job of thinning the turnips, once over them but will need another hoeing in about two weeks. Put the horse hoe through the rape and turnips in half a day, requiring very steady work and a walk of 12 miles. Spent evening at home - - - - TUESDAY 21 Started cross plowing with two teams in the fallow turning down the green buckwheat, it is about one foot high on average and just coming in blossom Had a visit from Mr and Mrs Isaac A Modeland & Egerton Ferguson. Dry weather and cool at nights July WEDNESDAY 22 1874 Started harvest this morning by cutting with the reaper two acres of rye, it is a fair crop, the straw is quite green but grain is ripe - - Viney, Eggie and I drove up to Snell's lake this evening and had a pleasant boat ride in company with some young friends. fine moonlight made it delightful THURSDAY 23 At the plowing again today turned under about three acres, pretty hard work on these warm days. Are feeding the Yankee corn to the stock, some of it is over 6 ft high, is very soft and juicy, Cattle are very fond of it. July FRIDAY 24 1874 Cutting Diehl wheat with reaper, about 4 acres is so light and thin that it might have all grown on one acre. Drove to Brampton after tea for groceries and to Post Office Received a letter from Uncle Adam. Spent evening at Edmonton Temple, had a very good meeting. - - - SATURDAY 25 Had a visitor with us over last night, John Fox, father's uncle from Mitchell. It is nearly 24 years since he was here before, is a fine looking old man. At the fallow plowing and almost finished in the three days. A very warm day indeed. �July SUNDAY 26 1874 Just preparing for S. School when it commenced raining and continued all forenoon. J C Snell and family were here most of the day and passed the time with music, chat and reading. Perhaps not the most profitable way to spend the Sabbath and am afraid not so much worship done. MONDAY 27 Completed the cross-plowing and once harrowing the fallow. A F Campbell came on a few day's visit, with his stylish new buggy, he has engaged to teach in Brampton day school for a year at $400. Spent evening at home but ought to have gone to the temple as it is election of Officers to night July TUESDAY 28 1874 Gave the turnips the second hand hoeing. they are growing slowly yet as the weather has been too warm for them - - - The harvest comes on very tardily indeed, there being more or less rain all this forenoon, reckon we will get a start tomorrow again. Planted 75 celery plants . . . . . . . . . WEDNESDAY 29 With the help of J Learment at the binding we cut and bound five acres of the barley it is very nearly all long enough to be tied easily, the shocks are very thick over the field. A F Campbell takes a trip to Brampton every day and keeps a supply of the Toronto dailies - - July THURSDAY 30 1874 Separated the ram lambs from their dams, 14 in all docked and put them to pasture on the meadow field Hauled in the one load of fall wheat and three loads of rye. Miss Jennie Peacock came for a few days visit. FRIDAY 31 Resumed the work of reaping and binding barley, it has not ripened evenly this season, some spots being dead ripe while others are quite green. Spent evening at the Lodge at Ebenezer they elected their officers for next quarter and initiated a candidate . . . �August SATURDAY 1 1874 The harvest this year will be later than the average the weather having been for the most part cool and cloudy - Finished cutting barley and swath raking the stubble. Started cutting the early peas with scythe. A F Campbell left for home this evening. Received two papers from Oakville. SUNDAY 2 Went to Brampton this morning to Quarterly meeting. Rev Chas Smith preached. text Phippians I, 6th verse. an eloquent and impressive sermon. Mrs Matthew Pearen from Wyngham came home with us from the church Heard Rev W Burns preach tonight, text II Corinthians IIII chap. 9th verse - - August MONDAY 3 1874 Drawing in the barley from the "other place", commencing at 7:30 A.M. and getting home 9 loads again night, it is of great advantage to have it bound when hauling in time comes and also packs close in the mow. Viney and I spent evening at "Safe Guard" Temple Officers were installed by Bro Chas Y Moore - - TUESDAY 4 Cutting early peas this forenoon and finished the job, not quite 1½ acres. Finished hauling in the barley, had 12 large loads of sheaves off the 8 acres. The weather is very dry and cool wind from Northe and almost cool enough for frost at night - - - - - August WEDNESDAY 5 1874 Our man Williams gave up work, having put in 4 months paid him his due except withholding $6.00 for damages viz. leaving in harvest time. Was horse hoeing the turnips. Went to Brampton to night to see P T Barnum's great menagerie from New York, a fine collection and variety of wild animals. THURSDAY 6 Barnum's Show yesterday raised a greater crowd of people in Brampton than ever a Fall fair, the Centre Road was almost lined with teams from early in the morning. Spent today at R. Armstrong's helping to thresh barley, wheat and rye. �August FRIDAY 7 1874 Binding oats that were cut yesterday with machine, are rather green for harvesting yet, but the grain will take no harm and straw will be better fodder. Viney & Emma were trying to learn to bind but the intense heat of the weather soon drove them to the house. SATURDAY 8 Helping our neighbour (this forenoon) J. Learment to cut and bind spring wheat - Spent afternoon binding oats and cutting peas. the harvest comes on slowly but if the heat of the past two days continues all will be ripe next week. Cousin Lizzie Ferguson came on a visit August SUNDAY 9 1874 Drove spring wagon up to S. School. Sec pres lesson Mark IV 35 to 41 "Power over nature". J C Snell addressed the scholars. Viney and I drove up to Willow Lodge & spent afternoon and evening in music and social talk - An exceedingly warm day. MONDAY 10 A young man Robert Rogers started work with us this morning for a few days @ $ 1.25 per diem. Cutting peas this forenoon, pretty hard work have to be cut off instead of pulling by the roots. Had a short visit from J J Bunting of Stratford. we spent evening at "Safe Guard" No 350 together. August TUESDAY 11 1874 Had quite a brisk shower last evening which has stopped harvest work for a few hours this morning. Was building a low cedar rail fence around the rape plot. Helping J Learment at wheat binding and cutting and binding oats in the our old orchard field. Harvest apples are the choice fruit just now WEDNESDAY 12 Memorable as the hottest day of this summer, the mercury stood at 100° in the shade of one of the willows in the dooryard. Cutting peas in forenoon. After dinner with help of J. Learment, 4 of us bound 6 acres of spring wheat, a very fine crop. �August THURSDAY 13 1874 Again without hired help our day man had to go home last night. Was pulling peas all day, cut fully 1 1/4 acres, are pretty ripe and pull easily. Father Emma & Ellie finished binding the oats. Spent evening at No 10 in social chat with the neighbours. FRIDAY 14 At same work as yesterday After dinner, reaped the 6 acres of Manmoth spring wheat which was sown on the fall wheat field, rather a thin crop, but the grain is very plump and handsome Weather dry. cool at night and warm and smoky at day time. August SATURDAY 15 1874 Completed binding the wheat and the end of binding for this year. Started drawing in the oats and brought in 8 loads. Emma & Ella helping us in the mow. Was at work binding this morning long before sunrise and working until dark to night. SUNDAY 16 At S. School at Ebenezer Sec. pres. lesson Mark V 1 to 15. Christ's power over demons N V Watson conducted the exeorcises. Heard Rev W Burns in W M Church at Brampton tonight text Galatians - V - 6th verse a plain practical discourse. August MONDAY 17 1874 Finished hauling the oats had 11 loads of good size off 9 1/2 acres this is only a medium yield, oats sown after sod require a great deal of rain in fore part of season to make heavy crop. Brought the spring wheat from "other place" three loads the harvest is done on that part of the farm. TUESDAY 18 Completed drawing the spring wheat, 8 large loads off 5 3/4 acres, the sheaves are very long and heavy to handle. Started operations in the pea field by hauling in seven loads, are very dry and bulk largely in the barn. Very smoky weather the sun looks like a ball of fire. �August WEDNESDAY 19 1874 Ella and cousin Lizzie Ferguson took the train for Toronto this morning. Received from Oakville a large printed bill of Temperance Excursion across lake Ontario on Friday next, also Post Card from G H Golding. Pulling peas this forenoon and hauled in six loads since dinner. THURSDAY 20 A slight shower at 8 A.M. the (first rain for ten days) hardly enough to lay the dust. At same work as yesterday brought in 5 more loads of peas, 18 in all and there are two loads yet in the field. For the past three nights have pulled a ridge of peas after dark. August FRIDAY 21 1874 A rainy afternoon, stopping harvest work for today. Spent forenoon pulling peas with horse rake, it does the work well where the straw is long, but makes a dirty job where it is short. Spent evening at Edmonton Temple. a slim meeting because of the rain. SATURDAY 22 John R Craig & J. C. Snell arrived in Brampton last night from England, they have brought 90 sheep 4 Short Horns 12 Berkshires. Harrowed the fallow before dinner today After completed cutting peas and brought in 3 more loads had 20 loads off 7½ acres. August SUNDAY 23 1874 Went to S. School at 10 A.M. Sec pres. - lesson. - Mark V 24 to 34 "Power over disease". Mr. A Woodhall addressed the scholars J C Snell and family here for afternoon and evening. At Brampton W M church tonight heard Rev. James Dixon preach text Genesis XII chap He was preaching on this Circuit 16 years ago. MONDAY 24 "Harvest home" this evening had 25 loads of peas off 10 acres, in comparison with last year's pea crop more straw but less grain. The harvest has been lengthy but easily disposed of because the grain ripened slowly. Spent the evening at Brampton in Safe Guard no 350. �August TUESDAY 25 1874 Yesterday we cut the 2 1/4 acres of Hungarian grass and today horse raked it and drew in 3 loads, very heavy to handle as dries slowly. Started marking the fallow into ridges 14 ft wide. Spent evening in Brampton WEDNESDAY 26 Brought in remainder of Hungarian, have six good sized loads. Finished the work of yesterday in fallow At Brampton again to night at a meeting for to get up a W M S. School Picnick for Friday next. August THURSDAY 27 1874 Commenced ridging the fallow, worked pretty steady all day and set up fully 1 3/4 acres. Viney and I drove up to Willow Lodge this evening and had a moonlight view of the imported stock, the sheep and Berkshires are fine indeed. Spent after part evening at Mrs J. Snell's on lot 14, singing chat with the girls FRIDAY 23 Plowing again this forenoon At 12 o'clock Viney, Emma, & I started in lumber wagon for Brampton to attend with W.M. S. Scholars a picnic at Eldorado Mills on the Credit. I had seats arranged around the out side of wagon and took 30 boys for a load. about 400 at picnic and we had a splendid time. August SATURDAY 29 1874 Plowed nearly one acre this forenoon. Spent afternoon at Peel County Lodge meeting in Ebenezer Church, a small attendance, representing six Lodges. After a lively discussion it was decided to hold a County Picnic. A public meeting at night, speech by Rev W Burns reading by R Burns. music by the Misses Mary & Emma Nichols. SUNDAY 30 At S. School this morning Supt pres after an absence of 2 months in England, sec pres lesson Mark V 35 to 43. Jesus' power over death. Heard Rev Charles Smith preach in Brampton tonight. text John XI 25 & 26th A very pointed and practical discourse. �August MONDAY 31 1874 Plowing all day in the fallow. Father hauled in some of the Yankee corn which was cut a few days ago, measured on stalk 10 ft 10 inch in height spent evening at "Safe Guard" one initiated, a good programme of entertainment. Mailed a letter to R J Nichols, Chicago Bought steel watch chain and key off W A Mitchell TUESDAY 1 Remarkably dry scorching weather, several of the young shade and apple trees have withered, the least stir or wind raises a cloud of dust which is almost suffocating. At the same work as yesterday and plowed fully two acres. The blue plums are just ripe September WEDNESDAY 2 1874 Completed plowing the fallow for the third and last time this season, averaged two acres per day at this last plowing. Another very warm day. Had a call from J C Snell tonight, he brought some fine tomatoes from home, our own have almost proved a failure this summer. THURSDAY 3 Sowed the fall wheat and harrowed it, in six hours. Got 6 bush of Diehl wheat from J Learment and mixed with 10 bush of Treadwell and sowed on the 9 acres. A shower of rain this morning and another since has broken the drought of two weeks duration. September FRIDAY 4 1874 Run out the cross furrows and shovelled the same and thus wound up the fall wheat seeding, Had a few very light showers during the day but it has speedily dried off, Spent evening at Choir Practice, had a right good sing in spite of some sore throats. Received paper from Oakville. SATURDAY 5 Father went to Brampton with grist and chopping of peas. Spent the day hauling manure from the compost pile unto the ground to be prepared for rye. Spent evening reading the "County Gentleman" and other papers. �September SUNDAY 6 1874 Went to S. School this morning Supt and Sec abs, lesson Mark VI 20 to 29 "The martyrdom of John the Baptist. Mr N V Watson addressed the school. Viney and I spent afternoon at "Willow Lodge" present two gentlemen form Kentucky Heard Rev W McFadden peach in Brampton tonight. text, Matt, XXIV 14th MONDAY 7 Helping our neighbor Mr D Wiggins to thresh, until tea time. This evening, G H Golding and I drove up to Campbell's Cross and visited the Temple which meets there, had a lively and pleasant meeting, about 50 of members present, had a great variety of readings and music. Got home at the "wee sma" hour. September TUESDAY 8 1874 Today, finished hauling and spreading the manure pile and started plowing the rye ground, it is hard and dry. A very warm day, the sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky, smokying around the horizon. Rain is needed badly just now. WEDNESDAY 9 Plowing all day, turned over fully 1 1/2 acres. Our folks drove up to Willow Lodge and spent the day there and at the lake. At home this evening, and engaged in writing up the class books of Ebenezer S. School. September THURSDAY 10 1874 At the same work as yesterday, with two plows. An extremely hot day, the mercury within a trifle of 100° in the shade. Wild pigeons are plentiful some of the neighbors who have leisure are shooting them in the woods hard by. FRIDAY 11 Wound up plowing the rye ground. Hauled in some of the American corn out of the shock, will make good fodder when cut up. Viney and I drove to Derry West tonight to attend a concert, the singers were Prof Jones of Galt & Miss J C Morton, readers McCollum, J Morton and J E Starr. September SATURDAY 12 1874 Helping our neighbor Mr Robert Armstrong to thresh all day. Received last night from Uncle T J Harrington a printed circular about some mineral springs which he is trying for his health. From J Coyne, bought a pair of long boots for winter wear @$4.75 �SUNDAY 13 As usual, drove spring wagonload of my sisters up to S. School Supt abs, Sec Treas pres and conducted the school, lesson Mark VI,34 to 44,"five thousand miraculously fed." Heard Rev W Burns in Brampton tonight, text, Genesis, I, 25th September MONDAY 14 1874 Sowed 8 bush. of rye on 4 1/4 acres of ground, for pasture next spring. Sold the first Cotswold lamb to Mr B Watson @$ 15,00. Spent evening in Brampton at the Lodge, a very slim meeting, the temple is fast losing popularity among the young folks. TUESDAY 15 Making the necessary preparations for threshing tomorrow. A nice shower at noon, which has broken up the long spell of dry, hot weather. This afternoon drove over to Eldorado Mills to attend the County Temperance Picnic, it passed off quietly about 400 persons present. September WEDNESDAY 16 1874 Threshing all day with A. Rossiter's machine, wheat about 140 bush, barley about 300 bush, the latter is a very fair sample but the wheat is only middling. Cool and pleasant today, & almost a frosty feeling to night. Received last night a letter from Mr Crawford of Toronto. THURSDAY 17 Had a call yesterday from Mrs John Newhouse of St. Catherines Finished our threshing shortly before noon today, of oats we will have about 250 bush also threshed 20 bush of rye. A splendid rain set in from the east at noon and lasted until after dark tonight. September FRIDAY 18 1874 Spent the day helping neighbour J Learment to thresh, a head wind drove the dust back into the barn making it very dusty work. Viney and I drove to Brampton tonight, to attend choir practice, a pretty full attendance and some good solo singing by the ladies. SATURDAY 19 Was washing the ram lambs in the creek, the water is very warm for this season Picking up the fallen apples of which there are a great many, some of them are partly roasted by the intense heat last week. Received a letter from Uncle Adam they have had some sickness this summer. September SUNDAY 20 1874 Went on horseback to S. School this morning. the heavy rain of last night has made it very muddy. Supt abs. Sec pres. lesson Mark VII, 24 to 30, "The Syro phoenician mother" At Brampton W. M. S. School �this afternoon and Choir practice at 4 P.M. Heard Rev W Burns preach at 6 oclock, text, John III 3rd verse. MONDAY 21 Threshing at Mr. Jabez Heath's today. Walked to Brampton this evening and went with W. M. Choir over to Springbrook to sing at a S. S. Tea meeting. Had a very pleasant time, both at the meeting and the moonlight drive, the speakers were Revs James Pringle and T Argue. Got home at midnight September TUESDAY 22 1874 Threshing today at Mr. Robert Smith's. Have spent a whole week at threshing. about tired of the job now and especially of the dust. Father and Viney went to Toronto this morn by train to attend the Exhibition Weather is cool and pleasant Grain market is getting lively wheat at a low figure $1,00 per bush barley at 94¢ WEDNESDAY 23 Donned my good clothes at 10. A.M. and walked to Brampton took G.T.R. Train at 12 o'clock for Toronto to attend Provincial Exhibition. Took tea and staid all night at Aunt Lizzie's. Spent evening at Metropolitan W M Church hearing a lecture by Rev Gervase Smith of England on "The trial of the seven bishops" September THURSDAY 24 1874 Went to the Fair Grounds at 7 o'clock this morning, and had a good view of farm machinery and through the Crystal Palace before the crowd was so great. There were over 30,000 people at the Fair today. In the live stock the show was not so large as other years but the quality was superior. Came home on train at 7 P.M. FRIDAY 25 Spent the day helping Mr Tho's Simpson to thresh. Viney and I went with the Brampton Choir down to "Salem" Church, to sing at a S. School anniversary, the readings and recitiations by the children were well delivered. There were 28 of us in the wagon splendid moonlight and lots of fun. September SATURDAY 26 1874 Our potato harvest started yesterday, and promises a very bountiful yield. In the two days we have brought in to the cellar 65 bush of "Early Rose" off scarcely 1/3rd of an acre. Drove to Brampton this �evening for Aunt Jennie Rice, she has been in Toronto at Fair this week and came on train tonight to pay us a visit SUNDAY 27 A rainy day, coming down right smartly from 9 A.M. until near evening. Spent the day at home, reading, singing and general conversation Would not like to spend every Sunday in this manner, it is more wearisome than being hard at work. Weather is warm and grass growing nicely. September MONDAY 28 1874 Commenced the first regular fall plowing today by cross plowing pea stubble ground. Sowed one bush of timothy seed on the bare spots in the barley field, it was seeded last spring. Drove to Brampton and spent evening at the lodge little business on hand and we adjourned at an early hour. TUESDAY 29 Sold a lamb yesterday to Mr A Franks of Caledon at $18.00 At the potatoes again and hauled in 25 bush "Early Rose", total 90 bush; 10 bush of "Garnet Chili. Mr and Mrs J C Snell started for London this evening to attend the Western Fair. September WEDNESDAY 30 1874 Completed the potato harvest, have fully 90 bush "Early Rose" & 22 of Garnet Chili. all of good size and fine appearance. Viney and I drove over to Mr Golding's 3rd line east and spent afternoon and evening in games and chat with the young folks and time passed quickly and pleasantly October THURSDAY 1 1874 Yesterday we felt the first cold blast of the Autumn and today moderated some. a heavy rain has started tonight. Spent the day cross plowing. Father was picking apples in young orchard for winter use. October FRIDAY 2 1874 Plowing today with both teams. Spent evening at home trying to interpret a pictorial rebus, published in "Peel Banner" and almost succeeded, will take a little more study. Snell & Sons were showing their stock at the London Fair this week. SATURDAY 3 Spent the day picking apples in old orchard, had the barrels standing in the wagon and drove close under the trees, picked 11 barrels mostly hard winter apples of large size. Had a visit this evening from Mr G. H. Golding of Brampton. �October SUNDAY 4 1874 Drove up to S. School this morning, Supt abs, Sec pres. Mr N V Watson spoke to the scholars on the lesson John I 2 Mark VII, 31st to end of chap "The deaf mute healed". J C Snell & family were here for the day. Heard Rev W Burns preach tonight, text John I, 29th verse. MONDAY 5 Father drove Aunt Jennie Rice down to G.T.R. Depot this morning, she has paid us an 8 days visit. Spent the day in old orchard and gathered in all of the apples, about 20 barrels for winter use, and 12 barrels of soft apples for immediate use. This evening paring and choring apples for drying. October TUESDAY 6 1874 Rain started last evening and has continued more or less ever since (24 hours) and is raining yet (9 PM). The Peel County Fair is held today and to morrow at Brampton. Spent today fixing up the lambs and making preparation for the show tomorrow. Aunt Lizzie came from Toronto tonight on a visit. Weather is warm for this season. WEDNESDAY 7 A showery day, the roads very muddy. Spent the day at Brampton Fair. the show in nearly all departments was very good. Sold 7 ram lambs at an average of $13.00 each, prices from $11 to $18.00. A great number of horses and cattle but sheep rather limited. The show in Hall was very good. October THURSDAY 8 1874 Another wet day but not heavy rain. Spent morning in sheep pen, docking and assorting the sheep &c &c At cross plowing after dinner with both teams, the ground is almost too wet in some places. Spent evening entirely at music, trying the new temperance book, "The Canadian Musical Fountain" Friday 9 Completed the plowing of the pea land. Three of the parties the who bought lambs at the fair called for them today. The is quite warm, no frost yet to kill tomato vines. Had a visit this evening from Mr H Golding and his two sisters Louisa and Sarah, they are lively talkers and good company. October SATURDAY 10 1874 Rain, rain and plenty of it. Spent most of the day in the barn husking corn, it is a very fine sample and ears large. Received from Mr Preston of Esquesing for a lamb $15.00. Received post card from Buffalo, N.Y. concerning American Short-Horn Herd Book; and to all Canadian Breeders SUNDAY 11 Went to S. School on "Charley" through the mud, Supt abs, Sec pres, and conducted the school, lesson, Mark IX 17 to 29 "The dumb devil cast out" The new young Wesleyan minister preached at Zion �at 2:30 P.M. Heard Rev T. Sims (PM) preach in W M Church tonight, text, Matt XIII, 1st to 7th. A good practical sermon. October MONDAY 12 1874 Finished running out furrows in pea land and started the plowing in spring wheat stubble it is in fine tilth. Spent evening at the S. School Anniversary of the Wesleyans in Brampton, had able speakers from Toronto, Poole, Hunter, and Watson, singing by the scholars. Went to G T R Depot at 12 P.M. TUESDAY 13 Arrived in Guelph at 2 A.M. Took G W R cars at 7 oclock to Harrisburg and thence to town of Brantford, got there at 9 A.M. Walked out with a large company to "Bow Park" 3 miles east of town to attend Hon George Brown's auction sale of Short-Horns. He has here a farm of 900 acres on flats of Grand river, the farm buildings are very extensive. October WEDNESDAY 14 1874 The eleventh Annual S. School Convention is now being held in Brantford. Spent last evening at the meeting in Presb. Church some able speeches bearing on S. S. Question Was billetted last night at the residence of Mrs Gillen, a very pleasant home. Today at morning and afternoon sessions of Convention, there is a deep interest manifested in the Sunday school work. THURSDAY 15 Left Brantford last evening (it is a handsome town of 10,000 inhabitants the buildings substantial and the streets neat and clean) and reached Brampton at 5.30 A.M. having a tedious delay at Guelph of over 6 hours. The music at Convention was conducted by Mr Woolet of Chicago using the "Royal Diadem", he is a good singer and added much to the interest of the meeting. October FRIDAY 16 1874 Sold and delivered yesterday and today 112 bush of barley to K.C. & Co. at 91¢ per bush, the market is almost glutted with barley at present. Was plowing today in wheat stubble, it works rather stiff as the clay is near the surface in many places. Spent evening at choir practice. Received a letter from R J Nichols of Chicago. SATURDAY 17 At same work as yesterday. The wooden beam plow failed to work satisfactorily, so had to take it to Edmonton for necessary repairs. Messrs Joshua and George Modeland's farm was sold by auction in Brampton @ $6,800 to a Mr Gray. Weather is pleasant, cold and frosty at night. �October SUNDAY 18 1874 Father and mother went to Brampton church this morning. My sisters walked up to S. School and I kept house alone. Supt was pres at school, lesson, Mark IX 33 to 42 "The Mind of Christ" J C Snell and family were here for tea, he is for a two weeks tramp to Kentucky this week. Heard Rev W McFadden preach tonight text, James I 25th verse MONDAY 19 Engaged at plowing, turned over 1 1/3 acres. Had visitors for dinner and afternoon, Mrs J M Joness of Bowmanville & Rev W McFadden of Brampton Had the wood plow brought home from shop, a new sole shear and coulter laid cost $3.00 Bought of Benj Watson a fine home made cheese, weight 23 lbs @ $2.75 October TUESDAY 20 1874 Completed plowing the field and the cross furrows. Messrs Pickering & King put a new pump in our barnyard well, it is neat and well finished with latest improvements $10.00 Made a bargain with Jas Sewell a certain amount of logs in bush for 8 dys work. A bright warm day. Spent evening at home paring apples. WEDNESDAY 21 Started plowing across the oat stubble field (old orchard) today, it is heavy work, being harrowed last spring when wet it is packed hard in the bottom. Sold a lamb to Mr John W Smith @ $12.00 six months credit. Was helping J Woodhall to thresh. October THURSDAY 22 1874 A severe frost last night, the face of nature was hoary for nearly an hour after bright sunrise. At the plowing with both teams. Brought in the garden stock of beets, only a small lot. Had a visit this evening from Mr G H Golding. FRIDAY 23 At same work as yesterday. At noon hour we docked and assorted the ewe lambs and sold 2 aged ewes to Mr McCollum @ $7.00, bought of him a hind quarter of beef @ $6.00. At Brampton tonight to Choir Practice a rather small turn out. Bought at Bannister's a sett of parlor croquet $1.00, a photo album @ $1.75 October SATURDAY 24 1874 Still at the plowing, the ground works better on the knolls than in lower parts of field. Sold to Mr Saml Huxley, 3 breeding ewes of 4 or 5 years of age. Father went to Brampton today to attend auction sales of real estate, also received from C.P.A. Society the prize money $2.00 on sheep Mailed yesterday to Markam to Bell Foundry the sum of $10.00 �SUNDAY 25 Drove to S. School at 10 A.M. supt & Sec abs, lesson, Mark X, 46 to 52, "Healing the blind man Bartimaeus". Mr N.V. Watson addressed the school. Spent afternoon at writing up S.S. class books and at music Heard Mr Thos Holtby preach in Brampton, text, John XVI 31st A warm pleasant day as fine as summer. October MONDAY 26 1874 Finished plowing the orchard field and run the cross furrows of which there are but a few the field having a fine slope to the Etobicoke. The weather is splendid, no frost at night. a total eclipse of the moon took place on Sunday morning last at 2 oclock. Evening at home at family apple paring bee. TUESDAY 27 Took ten bags of small apples up to Mr Robert Watson's and made with his mill 38 gallons of cider of excellent quality. paid him for use of mill 75¢. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Peter Chisholm @ $12. This evening was spent at similiar employment as the last one. October WEDNESDAY 28 1874 At sunrise this morning, started for Caledon, Lot 1. 1st Conc. east, with wagon and plow, to a plowing bee for Miles Thompson, he has rented the farm and just making the first start for himself in life. There were five plows at work all day, turning over about six acres of stubble land. the soil is a gravelly loam. We had our meals at Mr R. Elliott's on. No 2. Got home at 9 P.M. feeling tired & sleepy. THURSDAY 29 Today has been appointed by the Governor General (Lord Dufferin) to be set apart for public thanksgiving to the Almighty for the bountiful harvest, peace and prosperity which prevails throughout the Dominion Our folks heard Rev J Baikie Presb. preach in Brampton this morning. Spent the day making and shovelling furrows in oat field October FRIDAY 30 1874 Commenced operations in the turnip plot, with a hoe cutting off tops from turnips they are mostly under the average size and will be considerably under an average crop. Spent evening at Edmonton Temple they elected their Officers for ensuing term, the attendance of members is not so good as it should be. �SATURDAY 31 At same work as on yesterday. Drew in 5 small loads and put them in driving house cellar. Quite a cold day, with light westerly snow showers. Barley is now selling @ $1.00 per bush in Brampton. "Hallow- E'en" is a fine time for mischeivous boys, but not so commonly observed as it used to be some years ago. November SUNDAY 1 1874 Drove up to S. School at 10 A.M. Supt pres. Sec abs, lesson, Mark XI, 19 to 24, "The fig tree withered", a pointed & instructive lesson is taught by this incident Misses Jennie Peacock & Elsie Modeland spent the day here. Heard Rev Mr Bell preach in Brampton tonight, text, I Thessns V 17th verse A good practical sermon indeed. MONDAY 2 Rutabaga harvest continued. Had the help of a man (J Sewell), pushed the work lively as the weather is fine and dry. Drew in 8 loads beside doing a good deal at topping. At Brampton tonight and heard Mr Bengough (the cartoonist of the Grip) deliver comic lecture Pleasantries of Public Life with illustrations November TUESDAY 3 1874 At the turnips. brought in ten loads, have the remainder plowed out, The stock of all kinds are now living on the tops of which they are very fond. Spent evening entirely at home at music. Are having Indian summer now, sky cloudless, around the horizon hangs a dense cloud of blue smoke. WEDNESDAY 4 Harvest is really over for 1874 Brought in the last of the turnips, in all 26 loads, about 750 bush from 2 1/4 acres, not a great yield but they will be of great service next spring feeding stock. Spent afternoon helping J Learment at work. Had visitors this evening Mrs Grimshaw & Misses K F & S W Snell also Mr & Mrs Robert Armstrong. November THURSDAY 5 1874 Spent forenoon hauling off the field turnip tops for the stock. After dinner started the plow to work in Hungarian grass sod plot, it works in fine order. Drove up to Willow Lodge and spent evening in conversation with the folks J C Snell will be home tomorrow from Kentucky where he has been for two weeks at Short-Horn Sales. FRIDAY 6 At same work as yesterday Also moved a cedar rail fence to divide a field and protect the green rye from the ravages of the cattle and sheep. Received $14.00 from Mr Bustle of Hornby the balance of pay for a lamb. At Brampton tonight at Choir Practice. �November SATURDAY 7 1874 At the plowing again today. Also harrowing down the corn hills and potato drills preparatory to plowing the ground Father went to the business meeting of the Quarterly Board on Church matters. In Brampton they have decided to buy a pipe organ for W M Church to cost $1000.00 of which over $600 are already subscribed. SUNDAY 8 At the Quarterly Meeting in Brampton this morning, Rev J H Starr of Streetsville preached, text Galatians VI, 9th verse. A large attendance and a very good meeting. Heard the same preacher again tonight, text, Luke XIII 24th, a plain, practical sermon. A fine warm day, with a smoky atmosphere November MONDAY 9 1874 Spent forenoon helping our neighbour J Learment, turning live hogs into pork. After noon plowing corn stubble ground with both teams. At Brampton this evening and at "Safe Guard" Lodge No 350, the officers were installed by G H Golding, T.D. W.C.T. Bro J H Ferguson, W.S. H W Dawson. TUESDAY 10 Mailed last night a letter to New York and a "Banner" to Uncle Adam, F. Bay City, Michigan. Plowing today in turnip ground, very heavy work on both man and beast. Weather continues warm and dry, very little frost at night. Spent evening at home playing table croquet. November WEDNESDAY 11 1874 Completed the plowing for this year, by finishing the turnip ground, cleaned the plows and stowed them away for winter quarters in the shed Have plowed this fall about 29 acres beside the 13 acres of fall wheat and rye. Fanning up peas threshed by J Sewell, have about 70 bush of this years crop threshed. THURSDAY 12 Built a stone culvert over the road ditch at the front gate, in place of the old plank bridge, the stones used were large square sided stones gathered from the fields. Had a call from Mr John William Green of New York is a smart looking young man engaged extensively in the livery business. Hard frosts these nights. November FRIDAY 13 1874 Spent the most of day in the barn, removing chaff and winter feed and threshing peas. Sold to T Crawforth the last of ram lambs at $6.00. At Brampton tonight at Choir Practice. Received a letter from Mr J J Bunting of Kincardine. �SATURDAY 14 Sold to K.C. & Co. 51 bush of barley @ $1.11 per bush Had an introduction to Mrs Watson of England, a Temperance Lecturess who is going to spend a week in Brampton and vicinity. Mr J R Craig sold his farm by Auction @ $62.75 per acre. November SUNDAY 15 1874 At S. School this forenoon Supt and Sec pres, lesson Mark XII, 38 to 44, "Hypocrisy and Piety". In company with J C Snell went to Brampton at 3 PM. and heard Mrs Watson speak in Town Hall on the "Hospitals of "London England" Heard Rev Mr Bell preach tonight, text I Corinthians XV, 56th MONDAY 16 Spent day working the wood yard, putting it in order and sawing old rails for firewood. Father, mother & Viney spent the day at Mr Joseph Pearen's. At Brampton tonight and at the Lodge. Mr J Euart became a member of the Order. We had a melodeon on trial and will be purchased for the Temple. November TUESDAY 17 1874 A rainy morning. Spent the day applying McDougall's sheep dip on our whole flock of sheep (26). and also put some of same mixture on the cattle. Tonight with a party of nine Good Templars including "Mrs Watson of England" we drove down to Churchville and visited "Polar Star" Lodge I.O.G.T. WEDNESDAY 18 Was engaged in hauling leaf mould from the woods, for the garden, drew 5 loads. Had a call from Mr James Thompson of 4th line east. Spent this evening in Brampton at a lecture given by Mrs Watson on the "Magnitude of London". A good lecture and a large audience. November THURSDAY 19 1874 Spent forenoon firing a large stone in center of orchard field This afternoon was hauling firewood for Jas Sewell, off the line of C V Railway in the "other place" woods. This evening we had a general melee and slaughter in the poultry house killing and dressing 14 hens for the market. FRIDAY 20 A snow storm about three inches fell last night, spent the day choring around and making preparations for winter. This evening Mrs Watson lectured in Ebenezer Church to a full house on the "The Street Arabs of London" A load of Brampton young people were up at the meeting. November SATURDAY 21 1874 Mrs Watson staid at our place last night. This morning I drove her down to Brampton in time for 9 o'clock train, she will attend the Grand Lodge, I.O.G.T. next week at Brockville. Sold to J C Snell two Berkshire hogs 5 months old @ $12.50 each. Sold to Mr Marshall of Boston a shearling Cotswold ram @ $20.00 �SUNDAY 22 Went to S. School (at 10 A.M. Supt and Sec. pres lesson Mark XIV 3 to 9th "The Anointing of Christ at Bethany". Rev Mr Bell preached at Zion this afternoon and tonight in Brampton, text, Psalm XCVI 11th verse, a deeply impressive sermon, abounding with striking illustrations and full of spiritual fire. November MONDAY 23 1874 Father made a friendly call on our new neighbour Mr Davis and met with a warm reception Commenced chopping firewood in lower bush, some fallen trees the result of last summer's storm. Mailed a letter to R J Nichols, Chicago; and a "Peel Banner" to J J Bunting, Kincardine. Spent evening at Temple, small attendance, a stormy night. TUESDAY 24 A wintry day, snow squalls from the west. At same work as yesterday, there are not many trees down by the windfalls this season. Spent evening at home, playing on melodeon, reading and conversation. November WEDNESDAY 25 1874 Gristed at Main's milll in Brampton 13 bush of mixed "Diehl" and "Farrow" wheat. Sold to Mrs Trueman 2 bags of "Early Rose" potatoes @ 90c each. This afternoon was making a maul and axe handles. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice of Oshawa. THURSDAY 26 To day was at a variety of jobs. Hauling leaf mould to cover the flower beds; hauling building stones for the projected new cow house and firing stumps and brush heaps on the edge of the woods. Spent evening writing a letter to J J Bunting of Kincardine to be mailed to morrow. November FRIDAY 27 1874 At pretty much the same class of work as yesterday. At Brampton this evening and heard Prof. Shaw in the Concert Hall explain the tricks and delusions of the doctrine of the Spiritualists, very thoroughly, also read several peices, mostly comic, in first class style. SATURDAY 28 Snowing all day from N. East. Doing indoor work as much as possible, threshing a peck of white beans, and cutting corn stalks with straw cutter, &c &c. J C Snell called this evening on his way home from Toronto. November SUNDAY 29 1874 Nearly one foot of snow. Drove sleigh up to S. School at 10 A.M. Supt and Sec pres, lesson, Mark XIV, 42 to 50, "The Betrayal of Jesus by Judas". After the school we had a meeting to make �arrangements for an anniversary party, 30th Dec. was fixed for the day and committees appointed to get things ready. Spent evening at home. MONDAY 30 Chopping in the woods. A cold freezing day and a foot of light snow made it cold work for the feet at chopping. J C Snell called for one of the Berkshires to ship for the state of Wisconsin. Spent evening at the Temple, a slim meeting once more. December TUESDAY 1 1874 Delivered two cords of dry, soft wood at the "Ashery" in Brampton and received for it $2.00 per cord. Bought at Burnett's 35 ft of 1/2 inch planed basswood lumber @ 2¢ per ft for a croquet table. Spent evening at Willow Lodge, the music committee for S.S. Party met there for business, after which we spent a few hours in games, charades, &c. Mailed to Napanee subscription for "Casket." WEDNESDAY 2 Hauling up cordwood and piling it up ready for the circular saw. Yesterday bought at Peaker's store a cross cut saw and flat file @ $5.50. At Brampton tonight and ordered for the S. School at Bannister's 6 copies of the "Royal Diadem". The sleighing is just about done, thawing tonight very fast. December THURSDAY 3 1874 A fine warm day, some of the neighbours are plowing. Walked over to 3rd line east Lot 14 to attend Mr Joshua Modeland's Auction Sale of farm stock and implements, the greater part of the articles offered brought fair prices We bought a Short Horn bull 10 mths old @ $80.00, named "Momentam" Thos Robinson auctioneer. FRIDAY 4 At the woods across the creek cutting the hemlock saw logs with the new cross cut saw, it works very well but is rather short (5 1/2 ft) for any large timber. Spent evening at home paring apples for drying purposes. December SATURDAY 5 1874 This forenoon went over to Mr Joshua Modeland's and brought home from thence the ShoRt Horn bull calf aged months, "Momentum" and paid cash $74.00 the discount being 8 per cent for eleven months. In Brampton this evening and bought at K.C.& Co. a $18.00 overcoat of brown beaver, also some articles in hardware. �SUNDAY 6 Drove spring wagon to S.School Supt pres, Sec pres, lesson, Mark XIV, 66 to 72, "The denial of Christ by Peter," Had a short practice after the school of the tunes for the anniversary. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight, text Hebrews III 1st verse. December MONDAY 7 1874 Spent the day chopping up the hemlock tops into firewood. Walked to Brampton tonight and mailed a letter to Oshawa (George Rice). Received from Aleck Campbell the a copy of first number of the new Tory paper "Conservator" for this County. At Lodge this evening, one initiated. TUESDAY 8 With the help of J Sewell, at 50 cents per day, sawed with cross cut saw 14 logs of hemlock, cuttings the trees down about one half of which were dry and lifeless. A cold freezing day. no snow. At home tonight and had a busy evening, writing music, &c. December WEDNESDAY 9 1874 Work in the bush continued cutting mostly dry hemlocks which are always sound if but recently dead. This afternoon Viney, Emma & I drove up to Willow Lodge and thence to the residence of Mrs John Snell where we spent a couple of hours Then over to Ebenezer to the S. S. Practice for Anniversary. THURSDAY 10 Completed the sawing of the hemlock logs and started on the basswood, beech and elm for beams and sleepers, also cutting considerable firewood out of the tops and small ends of the logs. Weather is moderate. The Christmas fat cattle show at Guelph today. December FRIDAY 11 1874 Finished for the present the work at the timber having now sufficient cut and ready for hauling home with the first sleighing. Paid Jno Sewell for 3 1/2 day's work $1.75. At Brampton tonight and went to Choir Practice. Mailed to J J Bunting two copies of the "Conservator". Received a letter from J.J.B. and one from Uncle Adam. SATURDAY 12 With the help of Jno Learment we killed and dressed for pork the 2 yr old Berkshire sow, weight 324 lbs and a five month pig, weight 142 lbs. Sold to K.C.& Co. the old sow @ $8.00 per cwt and bought two porkers weighing 150 lbs each, total pork kept for the year's consumption 750 lbs. December SUNDAY 13 1874 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt and Sec pres, lesson, Mark XV 22 to 39, "The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ," A large attendance of scholars [ink blot] exercises were interesting and instructive both for soul �and body. Snow started falling this morning so that tonight we drove cutter to Brampton and he{ink blot}d Rev W Burns preach, text, Romans I 16th verse MONDAY 14 Mailed this morning three letters one to Uncle Adam, one to Mr John Tribble of Amaranth and the third a short note to Mr J. E. Pearen of Woodhill. Received from J C Snell a cheque on "Merchants" Bank for $70.00 being amount due us for 5 Berkshire @ $14.00 each. Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiated. December TUESDAY 15 1874 Commenced the task of hauling the timber for the cow house, worked at until noon. After dinner Viney, Emma, and I drove over to 6 line east No 8 to visit at Mr John Pearen's. We spent afternoon and evening very pleasantly with the young folks, at social and music, &c &c. Got home about 10 o'clock P.M. WEDNESDAY 16 At same work as yesterday. Drew on the sleigh today 14 sticks of timber from 19 ft to 32 ft in length, piling them up in the wood yard to be in readiness for hewing early next spring. spent evening at S. S. Practice at Ebenezer, a good attendance of scholars and they sang well. December THURSDAY 17 1874 Finished hauling the timber in all about 25 pieces, also drew the remainder of the cordwood from "other place" woods and brought two loads of stone for the foundation from the fields. Received a letter from Aunt Annie Ferguson of Missouri telling us of the dangerous illness of her husband. Spent evening at Willow Lodge in social chat and music. FRIDAY 18 This forenoon, hauling black ash rails from "other place" woods for the fence S. W. of old orchard field. Afternoon , led "Oliver Twist" to Brampton and weighed him on market scales, 1825 lbs, sold him to T Crawforth @ 3 1/2¢ per lb. Spent evening at "Edmonton Lodge", one initiated and had a nice quiet meeting. December SATURDAY 19 1874 Hauling basswood rails from woods and piling them up in yard for future use. Spent afternoon in Brampton at a mass meeting of Reformers K Chisholm was nominated for Ontario Parliament, speeches by Mr Hodgins of Brant Co., and W Barber of Halton Co. Mailed a letter to John Ferguson Missouri Received a letter from Oshawa. �SUNDAY 20 Drove a sleigh load of scholars up to S. School, Supt pres, Sec pres, lesson, Mark XVI 9 to 20, "Our risen Lord". We received the last supply of "Canadian Messenger" for the year for our school, it is a good little paper. Heard tonight in Brampton the Rev Mr Reynolds from Albion preach, text, John III 16th verse. December MONDAY 21 1874 Finished hauling the rails have nearly 500 very good ones and a reserve of 250 cedar rails. J C Snell brought us a small family of Berkshires 5 in number 2 months old for to keep through the winter for him. Spent evening at Safe Guard Lodge No 350 I.O.G.T., one lady initiated, the attendance of members small TUESDAY 22 J. C. S. came for the last two of the five Berkshires he bought from us. This forenoon was spent working at a croquet board for amusement in the evenings Drew 2½ cords of firewood from lower bush. The weather is very moderate. December WEDNESDAY 23 1874 Drove to Brampton this morning with father, mother and Elsie who started for Oshawa to pay our friends a Christmas visit. Spent evening at Ebenezer Chapael practising music and a meeting for transacting business in reference to the affairs of the school. Received a letter from Uncle Adam Ferguson THURSDAY 24 Spent my spare time after stock feeding in making and completing a croquet board 3½ ft by 8 ft of ½ inch basswood lumber and covered with water proof cloth using brass wire for hoops. At Brampton tonight, making preparations for acting as Santa Claus tonight. Miss H Modeland came up for to spend Christmas. December FRIDAY 25 1874 Merry, merry Christmas, sacred and time honored holiday art thou. My sisters and I took dinner at "Willow Lodge" with J C Snell and family. In the evening Viney, K F Snell and I went with a large sleigh- load of young folks from Brampton up to the residence of Mr John McGregor in Caledon and had a nice quiet party until the "wee sma" hour had long past. SATURDAY 26 Arrived home at 6 oclock this morning, pretty sleepy but went right to work for the day, at hauling cordwood from the lower woods. Drove Miss H Modeland home this evening (to Brampton). Father got home from Oshawa tonight. Bought a new buggy whip @ $1.00 from K.C.& Co. Yesterday we had a game on the new croquet board. �December SUNDAY 27 1874 At S. School this morning. Supt pres, Sec pres, lesson, A Review of the past quarter's lessons. Golden text, Mark XVI last two verses, also a partial review of the past-year's lessons. Heard Rev J W Bell preach in Brampton tonight, - text I Corinthians X 31st verse. The sermon was about the sin of dancing, and was practical and pointed. MONDAY 28 Working in the barn all forenoon, getting ready for straw-cutting tomorrow. The nomination of councillors for Chinguacousy took place today at Edmonton. Spent evening at the Lodge two young men were initiated Mother and Elsie came home tonight from Oakville. A regular thaw, snow nearly all gone. December TUESDAY 29 1874 Took a drive before daylight up to Zion church with a load of cedar boughs for decoration. Guy Bell with his straw cutter this forenoon cut for us two loads of rye and oat sheaves and some straw. Spent afternoon in helping to trim the churches for the party. We had practice again tonight, a final rehearsal of the songs. WEDNESDAY 30 A frosty morning and a cold west wind. Went to Edmonton and attended a committee meeting for arrangements regarding the approaching parliamentary election. Spent evening at our S.S. Anniversary everything passed off quietly and pleasantly. Revs Croll and Bell & R Smith M.P. were speakers, J R Craig acted as chairman, we realized $25.00 about December THURSDAY 31 1874 The last day of the year, a very suitable time for thought and review of the deeds and actions and whether the time has been wisely improved or otherwise. Valuable lessons can be learned by a careful retrospect of 1874. It should also prove an incentive to strive to correct some of the mistakes in this year's operations in the plans and calculations for next year's work. Rev J W Bell staid here all last night and this forenoon he is full of life and conversation. This afternoon was spent in putting the churches in order after the party. Spent evening in Brampton doing some business in the stores. The weather was moderate, very little snow, but splendid wheeling on the roads. Mailed a letter to Uncle Adam Ferguson, Bay City, Michigan �Memoranda Ring out the old, ring in the new Ring happy bells across the snow, The year is going let him go; Ring out the false ring in the true. As the clock is on the strike of twelve at the close of the year, I am ringing our bell lively, to hail the birth of the New Year 1875 Memoranda Full knee-deep lies the winter snow, And the winter winds are wearily sighing, Toll ye the church bell sad and slow, And tread softly and speak low, For the old year lies a-dying. Old year, you must not die: You came to us so readily. You lived with us so steadily. Old year, you shall not die. --------------------------- His face is growing sharp and thin, Alack! our friend is gone. Close up his eyes: tie up his chin: Step from the corpse, and let him in That standeth there alone, And waiteth at the door. There's a new foot on the floor, my friend, And a new face at the door, my friend, A new face at the door. Alfred Tennyson CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY Received Paid $ ₵ $ ₵ 14 For Peel Banner 1 00 7th Subscription for "Country 2 00 �Gentlemen" in 1874 9th From H Hawkins for Berkshires 10 00 " For 292 lbs of beef @ 5¢ 14 60 " For Aide @ 5½¢ 3 52 " To T Milner for tea & groceries 4 00 " To K. C. & Co. on account 9 00 15 From Mrs Truman for 5 cords of wood 18 75 17 From Pendleton for a cord hard wood 3 50 19 From Pendleton for 2 cords wood 7 ___ 00 ___ ___ ___ �$57 37 16 CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 24th For Sundries 5 00 31st For Quarterage and other articles 5 00 " Various Expenses 10 00 20 00 Brought over 57 37 16 ___ 00 ___ �36.00 Balance in favor $21 37 23rd Gristed 12 bush Treadwell wheat " 11 bush oats and peas chopped CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 2 For J G Scott's present 1 00 �4th To W Baldock for pair of W Brahams 1 00 3rd Expenses attending the wedding party 5 00 14th To W A Mitchell for repairs on my watch 1 00 " To do for sett of studs and cuff buttons (pearl) 1 00 17 For rent (annual) of Church pew 2 50 19 From K C & Co for 21½ bush wheat 25 80 " Sundries 1 00 23 Mailed to Viney 2 00 �24 For cedar posts 2 ___ 80 ___ 25 80 17 30 CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY. Received. Paid $ ₵ $ ₵ 27 Trip to Oakville and expenses including Dr. Sutherland bill 6 00 28 Sundry articles for home use and consumption 6 ___ 00 ___ 12 00 17 ___ 30 ___ �25 80 29 30 CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 6 1 From Dr Johnson 1 50 6 For clothing and a brass ruler 2 75 15 To Superannuated Minister's Fund 1 00 16 From K C & Co for 45 bush S Wheat @ $1.12 51 00 " For barrel of salt 1 50 " To Savage on Iron Harrows 15 00 �24 To Dr Patullo on acc/ 8 75 " For sundry articles 5 00 " " 5 lbs butter 1 50 And Eggs 90 CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 28 For 6 lbs of butter @ 30¢ 1 80 " To K.C. & Co. 60 lbs of clover seed 6 00 " " " 6 bush barley 7 70 �________ ___ ____ ____ $56 70 48 70 10 Chopped at Main's Mill. 25 bush of peas & oats also 1½ bush wheat cracked for mush CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 1st 7 lb butter @ 30¢ per lb 2 10 " Dry Goods and Sundries 5 00 3 For pine lumber 3 20 �8 To R Quin for fixing iron plow 4 00 9 From J Smith for beef cow 36 50 " To K.C. & Co for Sundries 6 00 14 To R Noble for lumber 2 15 15 For seed spring wheat 8 bush 9 75 16 From J C Snell 35 00 21 For Hardware and sundries 2 00 29 To Jos Williams 7 00 �CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 22 To Dr Hoddard of Toronto for Viney & expenses 10 00 30 For blankets and sundries 10 00 " To J Coyne. for two pairs of boots 10 25 29th From C. V. R. R. Co for land & labor 56 76 " To C. P. A. S. for Annual Ticket 1 00 �___ ___ ___ ___ Total - 150 36 66 35 14 Gristed at Norval Mills 12 bush Treadwell wheat and peas 23 Chopped at Main's 10 bush oats CASH ACCOUNT, MAY. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 2nd From Arthur Norris for 1 bush Orchard grass seed 2 50 " To Quarterly Board 3 00 7 " W Cation for 4 bush Early 3 00 �peas 9 From C. P. A. S. for 3rd prize on "Oliver Twist" 4 00 11 for sundries 3 00 14 For 6 bush "Early Rose" 4 50 " " Butter & eggs 2 25 " " "Hungarian" & sundries 4 00 18 To Viney at Oshawa 5 00 23 From T Crawforth for two 2 yr old steers 70 00 " To Wilkinson for hat and pants 7 75 " To K C & Co for 2 62½ �vest CASH ACCOUNT, MAY. Received. Paid. 20 Sold to a Caledonian 1/2 bush orchard grasseed 1 50 25 Expenses to Good Templar's Concert 1 00 28 For Dry Goods 5 00 ___ ___ ___ ___ Total -- 84 75 34 37 2 Sowed 30 bush oats 4 " 20 " Spring Wheat 7 " 16 " barley 12 " 24 " peas �18 " 6 " " CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 3rd To K. C. & Co on acc/ 32 00 " From "Merchants" bank per interest on deposit 11 50 9th To K C & Co for turnip seed & buck wheat 6 00 8 From J Learment on old debt 4 00 13 To T Milner for 1/2 bus 50 �buckwheat " Sundries 75 17 From K. C. & Co for 11 bush wheat @ $1.15. 11 75 " For Comic readings 30c & Sundries 3 00 ___ ___ ___ ___ 27 25 42 25 �CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 20 From T Milner for 246 lbs wool @ 40¢ 98 40 26 To K. C. & Co for sundries 5 00 ___ ___ ___ ___ Total 125 65 47 25 9th Gristed at J. W. Mains 11 bush Treadwell and chopped 7 bush peas �CASH ACCOUNT, JULY. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 1st To J Williams 2 00 " Expenses of the day in Brampton 1 00 2 From J Woodhall 1 50 7 To Jos Williams 5 00 14 From D. White for two sheep 8 00 18 Harvest tools and other articles 5 00 20 To R Quin for laying and pointing plow 1 00 �shares 24 To Milner for groceries &c &c 3 00 ___ ___ ___ ___ 9 50 17 00 CASH ACCOUNT, JULY. {No entries on this page} CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 5 To J. Williams final settlement for 4 months work 5 25 �" At Barnum's show &c &c 2 00 12 To R Rogers for 3 dy's work 3 50 19 Groceries and incidental expenses 8 00 26 To K. C. & Co for groceries 10 00 27 From T Crawforth for a calf 3 50 ___ ___ ___ ___ 3 50 28 75 CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST. {No Entries on this page} �CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 10 Sundry articles 5 00 15 To W D Hunter for subscription on "Derry West" Hall of Temperance 1 00 19 To R H Hodgson for one bottle of "Vinegar Bitters" a tonic. 1 00 14 From Mr Benjamin Watson on " Oliver Twist's acc/ 11 00 23 Expenses of three persons to the Toronto Fair 7 00 28 From A Franks for lamb 18 00 ___ ___ ___ ___ �29 00 14 00 CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 5th Gristed at Main's 11 bush Treadwell & 9 bush peas for chopping �CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 5th From B. Watson for a lamb 15 00 7 For lambs and cattle money 56 00 " " Balance on Iron Harrows 15 00 " To Ambrose & Bannister for Music 1 00 9 From Toppin for lamb 15 00 10 From Preston " " 15 00 12 Dry Goods and Shoe Bill at Coyne's 40 00 �14 Expenses to Brantford 6 00 16 Paid W Campbell's blacksmith bill 11 00 " For 112 busk barley at .91 101 92 " " K C & Co's Store bill and dry Goods 70 00 CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 19 Fixing plow 3 00 " Cheese @ 12½¢ 2 75 20 A new pump 10 00 21 From different parties cattle money 10 00 �23 Fancy Good & Bell Cash 13 00 24 For lambs and cattle money 13 00 " Prize money 2 00 " Dry Goods &c. &c. 4 00 " " " 3 00 27 From P Chisholm 13 50 29 For public taxes 37 97 31 From Mr Ben Booth for cattle money 1 50 ___ ___ ___ ___ Total 242 92 216 72 �CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 2nd From Mr Fraser of Esquesing for a lamb 8 00 4th From Alex Scott balance on lamb 8 00 " To A Rossiter for threshing grain 10 50 6 From Mr Bustle for lamb 14 00 " For dry goods and shoes &c. &c. 12.00 7 From Saml Huxby for 3 sheep 22 00 13 From N McCallum for two fat sheep 7 " From T Crawforth 6 �for lamb 14 " K. C. & Co for barley 56 75 ___ ___ ___ ___ $121 75 22 50 CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 25th Gristed at Main's Mill 13 bush of wheat 134 From K. C. & Co. due bill for ducks 20 and poultry & eggs 10 00 " To K. C. & Co for 119 lbs of pork @ $7.00 8 33 21 From Mr Marshall 20 00 �for "Billy" sheep 23 From Mr Davis on cattle acc/ 4 00 25 To K. C. & Co. for 179 lbs of pork @ 7¢ 12 50 " For potatoes 1 80 ___ ___ ___ ___ 35 80 20 83 121 75 22 50 ___ ___ ___ ___ 157 55 43 33 �CASH ACCOUNT, DECEMBER. Received. Paid . $ ₵ $ ₵ 1st From J Campbell for 2 cords of wood 4 00 " To Peaker for saw 5 50 " Sundries 2 00 2 To K. C. & Co. for suit of tweed 20 00 3rd From two parties for cattle money 4 50 5 To Joshua Modeland for "Momentum" 74 00 12 For in exchange on pork and &c. &c. 3 00 " For "Christian Guardien" for 1875 2 00 �14 From J C Snell for Berkshires 70 00 19 For quarter of beef and sundries 6 00 ___ ___ ___ ___ CASH ACCOUNT, DECEMBER. Received. Paid. $ ₵ $ ₵ 19 From T Crawforth for "Oliver Twist" 63 00 24 Sundry Articles 5 00 25 Christmas expenses of various kinds 10 00 31st For dry goods and sundry articles 5 00 ___ ___ ___ ___ Total 144 50 129 50 �12th Chopped at Main's 14 bush of oats & peas SUMMARY OF CASH ACCOUNT. Received. Paid. Jan. $ 57 37 36 00 Feb. 25 80 29 30 Mar. 56 70 48 70 April. 150 36 66 35 May. 84 75 34 37 June. 125 65 47 25 July. 9 50 17 00 Aug. 3 50 28 75 Sept. 29 00 14 00 �Oct. 242 92 216 72 Nov. 157 55 43 33 Dec. 144 50 129 50 ___ ___ ___ ___ Total Paid -- - 711 27 Total Received 1087 60 Balance 376 33 BILLS PAYABLE---JANUARY. {No entries on this page} BILLS PAYABLE---APRIL. {No entries on this page} �BILLS PAYABLE---MAY. Amt. $ ₵ 20th On or before 1st January next for a bell to the Agent 10 00 RECEIVABLE. Oct 23 Sent by mail (registered) to L Jones & Co of Markham for bell 10 00 �BILLS PAYABLE---AUGUST. {No entries on this page} BILLS PAYABLE---SEPTEMBER. Amt. $ ₵ To be paid at Brampton Fair to Savage balance on Iron Harrows 15 00 RECEIVABLE. Oct 7 Paid the above 15 00 �BILLS PAYABLE---OCTOBER Amt. $ ₵ 12 00 RECEIVABLE. No entries BILLS PAYABLE---NOVEMBER. {No entries on this page} BILLS PAYABLE---DECEMBER. Amt. $ ₵ 5th At K Chisholm & Co for an overcoat to be paid within three months from date 18 00 �RECEIVABLE. 17th Drew from Merchant's Bank the 6 month's interest due on deposit 10 62½ " Deposited in Bank making the sum of total deposit bearing 5 per cent interest per annum 500 00 For more information on John Ferguson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. John Ferguson Diary Collection, Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives and Archives of Ontario. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1874 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1874 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. John Ferguson Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Ferguson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THE CANADIAN Pocket DIARY FOR 1874</span></h2> <p>TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS., 66 King Street East.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 1 1874</span></h2> <p>A bright mild day, nearly a foot of snow on the level but no sleighing on the much travelled roads. Spent the day at home, reading and writing, father &amp; mother went to Mrs Freeman's Brampton for dinner. Viney and I went this evening with W. M. {Wesleyan Methodist} Choir to sing at teameeting in Unity Church near Norval "had a good time".</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Was hauling cordwood from "other place" bush on sleigh all day, have about 5 1/2 cords hauled. Mr &amp; Mrs J. C. Snell and children were here for dinner &amp; tea. Spent evening at Zion Chursh at the Missionary meeting. Revs W Burns &amp; J G Scott were the speakers, a successful meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_SATURDAY_3_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January SATURDAY 3 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_MONDAY_5_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January MONDAY 5 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 3 1874</span></h2> <p>Hauling cordwood from lower bush and splitting rock elm fence stakes. Father drove to Brampton for Aunt Jennie Harrington, she has just come from a short visit to Montreal. George Rice of Oshawa came here this evening The January thaw has set in and the snow has nearly all disappeared.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Viney and I drove in the buggy up to S.School this morning The roads are very muddy and weather very warm Supt JR Craig Pres. Sec-Treas JC Snell pres. lesson - Exodus I 7 to 14, "The House of Bondage" Rev JG Scott preached at Zion at 2:30 P.M. A rainy evening staid at home, music &amp; chat..</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 5 1874</span></h2> <p>Chopping cordwood in the lower bush, the high wind last night having uprooted some more trees. A bright warm day and the snow all gone. A lovely time in Brampton tonight over the municipal elections. J Haggert Mayor - K Chisholm, Reeve &amp; DS Leslie, D.Reeve. Spent evening at Lodge. Chronicle by G Golding.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>A very stormy day. Not doing much but choring around the barn-yard The Misses Lulu Maine and Hattie Moreland are here spending some of their holidays with our little folks. Spent evening at home reading Wm Stowe's Pink and White Tyranny.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_WEDNESDAY_7_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January WEDNESDAY 7 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_FRIDAY_9_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January FRIDAY 9 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_10"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 7 1874</span></h2> <p>Shipped on early morning train to Stratford two young Berkshires to Mr Henry Hawkins. Our folks went to JC Snell's for dinner Misses Lizzie and Emma and RP Snell spent evening here in social chat. Sleet falling all day and raining tonight. There is sleighing again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8</span></h2> <p>With the help of J Learment we killed and dressed a 4 yr old fat cow it weighed 580 lbs beef, hide &amp; tallow spent afternoon at Brampton at the Reform Convention, unanimously chose Mr R. Smith MPP to be the Reform candidate, he made an able speech, &amp; one from G Beam</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 9 1874</span></h2> <p>Received last night a letter from Uncle Adam Ferguson Went to Brampton this forenoon and sold to Mrs Vodden a quarter of beef 150 lbs @ 6 {symbol indicating cents} - also to another party a quarter 140 lbs @ 4 {symbol indicating cents} per lb - the hide to T Milner, 64 lbs @ 5 1/2 {symbol indicating cents} - Received from A Hawkins by mail $10.00 for the Bukshines.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Very fair sleighing again but the weather is very mild Spent the day hauling barnyard manure on the orchard field, drew 12 sleigh loads. Spent evening at home preparing for the Sabbath.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_SUNDAY_11_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January SUNDAY 11 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_TUESDAY_13_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January TUESDAY 13 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 11 1874</span></h2> <p>Attended Ebenezer Union S.School this morning, Supt pres. Sec pres lesson Exodus II 1 to 10 - The Birth of Moses" Drove sleigh load of our folks up to JC Snells and spent afternoon and took tea. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight - text John III 14&amp;15 verses.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Was hauling firewood from "other place" woods, very little frost under the snow making it bad to get around in the bush with the sleigh. Spent evening at the Lodge, a large attendance and a good lively meeting. Mailed a copy of "Peel Banner" to Uncle Adam. Received circular from A.C. Thomson about the new Herd Book</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 13 1874</span></h2> <p>Hauling maple &amp; beechwood to Brampton for Mrs Trueman drew 2 loads to day. Had a visit from our cousins, the Misses Hannah &amp; Mary Pearce &amp; John &amp; Thomas Pearce for the first time in several years. JC Snell and family were here for tea. Spent evening at Ebenezer at a teachers meeting.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Drew two cords of wood to Brampton. The Annual school meeting took place today. showed a balance on favor of the our school of $55.00 the teacher Miss S Smith is hired for this year with a salary of $300.00. Spent evening at home writing on Lodge business.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_THURSDAY_15_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January THURSDAY 15 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_SATURDAY_17_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January SATURDAY 17 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 15 1874</span></h2> <p>Finished hauling the compliment of five cords for Mrs Trueman and received $18.75 being the stipulated price for the same. Had a call from Robert Crawford of Oshawa. An extremely cold day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Was hauling firewood all day from "other place" bush. AF Campbell came this evening on a short visit. Viney had visitors, the Misses R and E. Carter &amp; E Nichols. Spent evening at Choir Practice. Have always on hand a large stock of newspapers from western States</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 17 1874</span></h2> <p>R Crawford left here for Oshawa. Took a cord of picked hardwood to Brampton and sold it to Pendleton @ $3.50. A great stir in politics just now the Tories have nominated W Elliott to oppose R Smith. Mailed a letter to RJ Nichols. Was barbered at J.E. Wood's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S.School Supt and Sec pres. lesson Exodus III 1 to 10, The Deliverer raised up. The Canadian Messenger was distributed among the scholars. Miss Jennie Peacock spent the day here Heard Rev W Burns preach a Temperance sermon in Brampton tonight text Exodus XXIII, 2nd</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 19 1874</span></h2> <p>A thaw and a rainy day. Drew two loads of wood to Brampton and sold to W Pendleton @ $3.50 per load or cord. Went to lodge this evening, Chronicle by {W?}. Secretary, the committee presented the petitions to the Council to stop licensing groceries</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Drew a load of cordwood to Pendleton. Attended a committee meeting at Dr Moore's Office to arrange for the meeting of the Co Lodge. Spent afternoon and evening writing letters of invitation to attend the Co Lodge to different parts of the Counties of Peel &amp; Halton wrote 13 letters 1 One to Rev J Shaw Toronto</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 21 1874</span></h2> <p>Sold another load of cordwood @ 3.50 making 5 at that price and 5 @ 2.75. J. Johnston G.L. {Lecturer or Lectmer?} was here for tea and staid all night. Heard him lecture on Temperance tonight in Zion, and organized a lodge of Good Templars starting with 13 members. Got home at midnight</p> <p>THURSDAY 22</p> <p>Cleaned up 24 bush of peas took 5 bags of peas and oats to Main's Steam Mill. Spent afternoon at the nomination for members of the House of Commons, a large crowd R Smith and W Elliott are the opposing candidates some very {lively?} speakers on both sides of the house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_FRIDAY_23_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January FRIDAY 23 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_SUNDAY_25_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January SUNDAY 25 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 26</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 23 1874</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton in the waggon this morning, the snow is nearly all off the roads. Mailed two postcards one to Uncle Taylor and the other to Rev J Shaw. Spent evening at Choir Practice and afterwards until 1 o-clock in the morning at a private party at Mr M Gimmerson's</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Was hauling firewood from "other place" bush, have about 20 cords home beside what was sold in Brampton. Aunt Jennie and I drove to Brampton this evening on business. The Political excitement is intense. Very cold and freezing hard tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 25 1874</span></h2> <p>Went to S.School this morning Supt and Sec pres. lesson Exodus IV 1 to 9 - "Doubts removed". A new library of 60 volumes was distributed among the scholars. Aunt Jennie and I spent afternoon at J.C.S. Heard Rev JG Scott preach in Brampton tonight - text - Luke II 7th verse. AF Campbell was at church and came up here tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Was hauling firewood, have all the hardwood that is chopped hauled out. Uncle Taylor walked up from Port Credit and is staying here. Went to the Lodge this evening afterwards to a political meeting in Concert Hall, it was crowded full, J Gooderham G Blair, J Fleming &amp; JW {Beynon?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_TUESDAY_27_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January TUESDAY 27 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_THURSDAY_29_1974"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January THURSDAY 29 1974</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 27 1874</span></h2> <p>The GL {Grand Lodge?} Lecturer J Johnston Uncle Taylor and I drove to Brampton to attend the formation of Peel Co Temple Had a small attendance but those that were present were active workers. A load of the Oakville people were at the afternoon session. A large Temperance meeting tonight and speeches by Johnston. Scott &amp; Barns &amp; WM Choir.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>The Oakville people drove home last night after the meeting was over. The next meeting of Co Lodge will be in Streetsville on Friday 27th of next month Went to Brampton tonight to a meeting for the friends of R Smith, the last grand rally before the conflict of tomorrow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 29 1974</span></h2> <p>The polling of votes for the Dominion Parliament took place today simultaneously all over Ontario. Went to Mayfield with a load of voters, then to Brampton tonight to see the fun of bonfires and procession R Smith was elected with a majority of 15 votes over W Elliott the Tory candidate.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h2> <p>An exceedingly cold day. Spent most of the day in the house writing reports of Co Lodge meeting to the local papers and to the "Casket". Spent evening at Zion Church at "Edmonton" Temple No 543 not many present, five were initiated. Snow falling from the N.E.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 31 1874</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh up to Willow Lodge" Farm this morning on business. Spent afternoon in Brampton, doing a little shopping and talking politics. Mailed a letter to TW Casey, Napanee and to AF Campbell a post card Busy writing all evening on Lodge business.</p> <p>February SUNDAY 1 1874</p> <p>Went to the Quarterly meeting at Brampton this morning Rev W Barns preached from John XVII, 1st verse. The attendance of people was not so good as usual, it being a very cold day. Spent afternoon at Choir Practice &amp; took tea with Mrs Perry. Heard Rev JG Scott preach tonight text Psalm XLV 7th &amp; 8th</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 2 1874</span></h2> <p>A stormy day - snow falling fast from N.E. Drove cutter up to J Conells this forenoon. Drove sleigh to Brampton at 5 oclock PM and met at the R R Depot. Mr and Mrs George Rice who were married on Thursday last at Niagara Falls NY. - Spent evening at the Lodge Election of Officers, am in the same office - W Secretary.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>AF Campbell came up with me last night. Hauled a cord hardwood to Mrs Trueman @ $3.50. - A wedding dinner here at 6 P.M. guests - Mr and Mrs Main Mrs Trueman, Featherston &amp; John Snell Rev W Burns and wife Mr &amp; Mrs JC Snell &amp; Jennie Peacock. Had a pleasant conversation until 11 P.M. when the party broke up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_WEDNESDAY_4_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February WEDNESDAY 4 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_FRIDAY_6_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February FRIDAY 6 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 4 1874</span></h2> <p>Had a visit today from Walter Baldock and his sister &amp; Mary Campbell, Alek's daughter - The wedding folks and Viney went to Toronto on evening train Went with WM Choir to a Honey Social on 24 1st line West this evening. Speaking by Revs JG Scott and Sherlock, a crowded house and plenty of honey. The Choir were highly praised.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Was hauling the soft wood from "other place" bush, have {5?} cords this completes the job of drawing wood for the present. Spent the evening at writing up the minutes of the Peel Co Lodge. Edwin Dixon of Amaranth staid here all last night and started for home this morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 6 1874</span></h2> <p>The principal occupation just now is threshing with the flail used it all day on the peas &amp; with considerable effect spent evening at Edmonton Temple in Ebenezer Church 8 initiated and quite a lively meeting. G{H?} Golding from Brampton was present. A very stormy evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Swinging the flail on timothy and orchard grass for {illegible word} the seed pounded out, very slow work, about 2 bush a day. First calf of this season same yesterday from "White Rose" - Nearly a foot of snow came last night, the weather is moderate. At home writing all evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_SUNDAY_8_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February SUNDAY 8 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_TUESDAY_10_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February TUESDAY 10 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 8 1874</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S.School Sept and Sec pres. lesson - Exodus VII, 14 to 22 "The first Plague". Was reading this afternoon "Gates Ajar" by Mrs Phelps, a very interesting and unique work. JC Snell and family were here for tea. Heard Rev Mr Eastman preach in Brampton tonight - text Ezekiel Ist Chap. 15 to 19th verses.....</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Still at the flailing. Finished the timothy have 38 lbs for 1/2 dys threshing. Started the orchard grass seed. Went to Brampton tonight on foot. Received a letter from Viney of Oakville. Spent evening at the Lodge, four initiated, and a good meeting. Had a short chat with Dawson Morland just from London Ont.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 10 1874</span></h2> <p>Received a letter yesterday from RJ Nichols of Chicago. Finished threshing the orchard grass. have about 6 bushels and 2 1/2 bush threshed last fall total on hand 8 1/2 bush, it is very difficult to get clean it being so light, only 14 lbs to bush Spent evening writing up the Lodge work of Edmonton No 543 and Safe Guard No 350.....</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Drove up to Joh R Craig's to attend his auction Sale of Blooded Stock, a large attendance of people. John R Page of N York was the auctioneer the Short Horns were all bought by American buyers at high figures the sheep - Cotswolds sold well the Canadians getting a fair share of them</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_THURSDAY_12_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February THURSDAY 12 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_SATURDAY_14_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February SATURDAY 14 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 12 1874</span></h2> <p>Robert G Ferguson came here last night from St Joseph. Uncle Adam went on to Toronto. Drew two cords of soft wood to Brampton and sold them to J Campbell of the "Ashery" @ $2.00 per cord. Simon Beattie's Sale of Stock today Very high prices were paid, one cow brought $3420.00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h2> <p>JC Snell called here this morning with his cutter and we went down to Streetsville to attend the County Peel S School Convention It wast not a success this year being poorly attended by the people or by speakers. We took tea with Mr Webb, an old friend that was my SS Teacher 15 years ago. It was past midnight when we got home</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 14 1874</span></h2> <p>Raining slightly most all day yesterday and the sleighing has gone almost once more. This winter has been a very peculiar one thus far. Spent the day fanning and measuring oats for seed and for next summer's feeding. Went to Brampton tonight, was at Choir Practice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Went to Brampton WM Church this morning to attend the Anniversary services. Heard Rev Dr Wood preach text Genesis, VII, 1st Heard Rev S Rose preach at 2:30 P.M. text Revelations V, 6th verse Took tea with D Morland at Mrs Trueman's. Heard Rev EH Dewart preach tonight, text, Luke XV 7th Three most excellent sermons especially morning &amp; evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_MONDAY_16_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February MONDAY 16 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_WEDNESDAY_18_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February WEDNESDAY 18 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 16 1874</span></h2> <p>Threshing crown peas with the flail. RG Ferguson left here this morning for Toronto and then on to Orangeville and Shelburne. Went to on Brampton tonight on foot and spent evening at the Lodge, small attendance of members but had some good readings and songs.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>At the same work as yesterday fine mild weather but very little snow on the ground. Spent evening at Brampton hearing Rev Lachlin Taylor lecture in WM Church on "Manitoba", he is a good speaker and handles the subject well making it both witty and instructive.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 18 1874</span></h2> <p>Still at the threshing. Our folks went visiting up to J.C. Snell's. Drove to Brampton tonight to meet Aunt Jennie Rice from Oshawa. She, Emma and I went to Odd-fellows concert given for the benefit of the poor of the town, the singing was fairly done &amp; the readings excellent, the most of the actors were from Toronto.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Fanned the remainder of the D{rest of word illegible} wheat - 21 1/2 bush and sold it to KC &amp; Co @ $1.20 also cleaned up the barley for spring seeding, have only 10 bush. Rented a box 247 in Brampton Post Office for ten months @ 35 {symbol indicating cents}. Bought of Jesse Perry one bush of fresh lime @ 25 {symbol indicating cents}......</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 20 1874</span></h2> <p>Cleaning peas with fanning mill - have about 115 bush threshed and cleaned - have 190 bush of oats, having cleaned measured them also. A very mild day very little snow on the fields, the roads are somewhat icy. Spend evening at Edmonton Lodge No 543, had a pleasant meeting, some readings and recitations.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Went to Brampton this forenoon on horseback. Mailed some letters for Aunt Jennie received a letter from Viney. Her health is improving and she is enjoying herself in Oakville. Spent afternoon making preparations for sowing on Monday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 22 1874</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S.School Supt and Sec pres. lesson Exodus XIII 17 to 21 - "Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt"-- JC Snell and family came here this afternoon and we all drove in spring waggon to Brampton tonight and heard Rev JG Scott preach text - Luke XIX 41st A Temperance sermon, going fully into the subject in able manner.</p> <p>MONDAY 23</p> <p>With Guy Bell's circular saw and with the help of some of our neighbours we sawed about 23 cords f wood, 18 of which were hard and the rest soft wood. Finished at 3-oclock rather more than 5 hours at the job. Spent evening at the Lodge rather a dull session.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_TUESDAY_24_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February TUESDAY 24 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_THURSDAY_26_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February THURSDAY 26 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 24 1874</span></h2> <p>Shortly after sunrise I started with team and sleigh for Caledon to get a load of cedar. Bought of A McColl 35 posts @ 8 {symbol indicating cents} each and got home at noon, having made the round trip of 20 miles in less than 5 hours. Very little snow in Caledon this winter</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Father, mother and aunt Jennie went to 3rd line East on an all day visit to the {Modiland's?}. Spent the day threshing peas with the flail. Spent evening at Brampton in the stores and chatting with some chums. Uncle Adam came here this evening to spend the night, they are going to live in Bay City Michigan</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 26 1874</span></h2> <p>Started for Oakville at 10.30 o'clock A.M. with horse and buggy and arrived at the end of my journey at 3 PM. Found the folks all well down there. Spent the evening at a public Temperance meeting, a Mrs Hardy of New York gave a very good lecture she is a fluent speaker. DB Chisholm MP Halton {letter C?} also spoke well. Some very choice music was given</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Had a pleasant time in Oakville They are fully alive on Temperance. Viney and I left there at 1 oclock for Streetsville to attend Peel Co Lodge AGT. We had a very pleasant meeting in the lodge room of "Union" Temple, the Co Temple promises to be a success. In the evening we went to a {Social?}. The readings and music were really excellent</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_SATURDAY_28_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February SATURDAY 28 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_SUNDAY_1_1874"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">March SUNDAY 1 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_MONDAY_2_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March MONDAY 2 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 28 1874</span></h2> <p>Got home this morning at 1 o'clock, tired and sleepy. Aunt Jennie Rice packed up all her things and went by train to Oshawa to take up her permanent residence there. Spent the day at R Smith's wood sawing {illegible word}. Something uncommon happened here yesterday in the shape of twin calves from "Blossom"</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 1 1874</span></h2> <p>At S.School this forenoon Supt and Sec Pres. Lesson - Exodus XIV, 19 to 31. "Israelites crossing the Red Sea". Heard Rev John Gardiner Scott preach in Brampton tonight - text - Job XIV, 14th verse. A funeral sermon on the death of a young lady. A beautiful warm day the roads quite muddy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 2 1874</span></h2> <p>Was splitting firewood and piling it in the wood house for next summer's use The Township Assessor Mr Watson was here today, we are assessed at $5{8?}50.00 for whole property. Spent evening at Temple, one initiated some good readings.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Was helping J Learment to cut in the bush with the cross cut saw, some maple trees. Regular spring weather snow nearly all gone, raining in showers, and the mud on the Centre Road six inches deep.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_WEDNESDAY_4_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March WEDNESDAY 4 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_FRIDAY_6_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March FRIDAY 6 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 4 1874</span></h2> <p>Spent the day splitting and piling firewood in the woodhouse. Mr R Lowes had an Auction Sale of Farm Stock the prices paid were not very high. Mailed a letter to R.J Nichols of Chicago. This evening was reading that very interesting little book "Gates Ajar" by Mrs Phelps....</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Was threshing peas all day with flail, a very dusty job but am amply repaid for the dirt and labor by the way the peas shell out. Was reading a long article in the "Globe" about the Ontario College Farm how it is to be conducted and managed. It will be a grand institution for young farmers.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 6 1874</span></h2> <p>Cleaned from dust and chaff with the fanning mill 30 bush of peas mostly "Golden Vine". Went to Brampton this afternoon on horse-back. Bought at Wilkinson's a grey cotton shirt and neck tie $2.15. Spent evening at Edmonton "Lodge" JC Snell was initiated, had a pleasant meeting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Raining more or less all last night and this forenoon freezing and loading the trees with ice. Was splitting firewood most of the day. Have had some trouble all winter with "scratches" on the horses' heels, are slowly healing up now, by being dressed with lye and fresh lime. First lambs of the season came yesterday, twins but both dead.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_SUNDAY_8_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March SUNDAY 8 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_TUESDAY_10_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March TUESDAY 10 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 8 1874</span></h2> <p>Viney, Emma, Ella and I walked up to S.School this morning Supt pres. Sec also pres - lesson, Exodus XV 22 to 27 "The bitter waters sweetened". Took dinner at JC Snell's and staid the afternoon. Heard Rev William Burns in Brampton tonight preach text Galatians XI, 7th &amp; 8th verses.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Threshing peas all day and are nearly done the job. Mrs JC Snell was here on a visit it is now good walking across the fields to their place. Revs W Burns &amp; JG Scott were presented with $100.00 each by the members of WM Church on last Saturday. Spent evening at the Lodge. Chronicle by {illegible word} Bunting</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 10 1874</span></h2> <p>Completed the task of threshing the peas, have 165 bush cleaned and in the bins beside taking to mill 25 bush half peas and oats for chopping. Got home our new iron harrows they have 72 teeth of the best material (painted blue). Received last night a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice and one from Sarah Peacock Tom Mason was married on Feb 24th</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Went to Brampton this afternoon and brought home the chopped grain. Was measured for a pr of fine boots two weeks ago and received them today from J Coyne @ 5.50$. Sold to JC Snell 50 Bush peas @ 65 {symbol indicating cents} per bush. Very cold windy weather and rough roads.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_THURSDAY_12_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March THURSDAY 12 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_SATURDAY_14_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March SATURDAY 14 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 12 1874</span></h3> <p>Delivered the 50 bush of peas we sold to JCS. at Main's Mill for chopping they are feeding a great quantity of grain to their stock, fitting them up for the Sale. On my way home from Brampton the horses ran away threw me out and the wheels went over my foot and leg, bruising them severely.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h3> <p>Father went down and brought home the waggon, the tongue axletree and bolster are broken some person having in the meantime stolen the double trees and rod. J Learment and father went to Edmonton Temple, there were 5 initiated &amp; a good meeting. A heifer calf from Coral - A monster lamb of 15 lbs weight</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 14 1874</span></h3> <p>Still laid up with bruises spent the day in the house reading and writing, it is very wearisome to be confined to the house when one is used to knocking around outside all the time. Had a call from Mr Arch {letter "d" in superscript here indicating short form for Archibald} Bunting Mailed a letter to Aunt Jennie Rice by Ella going to Brampton.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 15</span></h3> <p>It must be more than a year since I spent a Sabbath entirely at home. My sisters walked up to S.School, the lesson - Exodus XVI 1 to 6th "Manna from heaven". Rev J.G. Scott preached at Zion at 2 1/2 PM to a small congregation. Have been engaged all day reading and music. A fine bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_MONDAY_16_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March MONDAY 16 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_WEDNESDAY_18_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March WEDNESDAY 18 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 16 1874</span></h2> <p>Fanned up a load of spring wheat (Mamoth) and sold it to KC &amp; Co, 45 bush @ $1.12 per bush. J Learment lending us his waggon for the purpose The weather is very fine. Not able to go to the temple to night in body but am there in spirit. AF Campbell called here today but only staid half an hour</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Spent the day working at the wagon, got the tongue completed and ironed, it looks as good as ever it did. Had a call this evening from G.H. Golding on a brotherly visit. We spent the evening in social chat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 18 1874</span></h2> <p>Bro Golding staid all last night and breakfasted with us this morning. At the same job as yesterday, working on the axletree of rock elm. Father went to Brampton on horseback. Received a letter from the Oakville friends. A very warm misty day. The Etobicoke is raging and mind abounds</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Completed the job of yesterday and the waggon is now better and stronger than it was before the accident. Spent evening reading the works of HW Longfellow, his poems always seem fresh and attractive</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_FRIDAY_20_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March FRIDAY 20 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_SUNDAY_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March SUNDAY 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 20 1874</span></h2> <p>Started operations on another wagon axletree for the old waggon. Had a visit this afternoon from R Smith, MP (also Mr &amp; Mrs JC Snell) he intends going to Ottawa on Tuesday next the Parliament will open on 26 {inst? in superscript} Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge, two initiated, a lively meeting and lengthy, after 10 oclock when we adjourned.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Finished the job on the old wagon have them both in good running order now. The weather is fine and bright with smart frosts at night, the roads are exceedingly bad. Mailed yesterday a letter to Uncle TJ Harrington of Carthage Missouri.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 1874</span></h2> <p>Rode on horseback up to S.School Supt and Sec pres. lesson - Exodus XVII 8 to 13 "The defeat of Amalek". The "Canadian Messenger" of Montreal distributed among the scholars. Heard Rev JG Scott preach in Brampton WM Church tonight, text II Peter I cap 1st verse. A good sermon expounding the doctrine of "Faith".</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23</span></h2> <p>An exceedingly windy cold day. Spent it making whiffle trees and attending the stock. Went to the Temple tonight, met for first time in new hall over Greene's new block. The room is large and well lighted, a good turn out of members and a good programe. JJ Bunting bid us all goodbye, he is going to live in Stratford</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_TUESDAY_24_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March TUESDAY 24 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_THURSDAY_26_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March THURSDAY 26 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 24 1874</span></h2> <p>Spent the day splitting firewood The high wind has blown down a great deal of timbers in the woods. Spent whole evening writing up Temple work. Wrote a copy of resolution for the "Peel Banner" which was passed at Lodge last night respecting Bro JJ Bunting's departure to Stratford.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Splitting firewood and repairing wagon box and feeding stock was my work for to day. Father went to Brampton for a stock of groceries and sundries taking with him 5 lbs of butter now 30 {symbol indicating cents} per lb. Received a letter from RJ Nichols and Viney one from Oakville</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 26 1874</span></h2> <p>Attended Mr William Elliott's sale of farm stock and implements on No 10 Centre Road, A large crowd of people and most of the articles brought high prices. Mr and Mrs John Woodhall were here for tea</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27</span></h2> <p>At the usual routine for work. Cleaned up 20 lbs of timothy seed off the barn floor, it having come out of the wheat chaff. Mr JC Snell was here all day. Viney and I went to Choir Practice tonight and had a good sing. Mr W. Carter Sen{letter "r" in superscript - short for Senior?} died today from paralysis aged 59 years.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_SATURDAY_28_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March SATURDAY 28 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_MONDAY_30_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March MONDAY 30 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_31"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 31</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 28 1874</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon splitting firewood Went to Brampton after dinner and bought of K.C. &amp; Co. 60 lbs of red clover seed @ 10 {symbol indicating cents} @ lb. 6 bush seed barley @ $1.45 per bush. Got the team harness from Robertson's and the collars all fully repaired, price $5.00 Mr C. F{rest of name illegible} is here on a visit Misses ML Snell &amp; CM Craig are here this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Drove spring wagon up to S. School, Supt and Sec pres - lesson, A Review of the past Quarter's lessons. Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton tonight - text II Timothy III 4th and 5th verses. A very faithful sermon on the popular amusement of dancing and its evil results. The church was very crowded.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 30 1874</span></h2> <p>Our folks attended Mr W Carter's funeral at 10 am in Brampton. Rev Mr Jollife P.M. minister preached the sermon...Hired a boy of 18 years Jos McWilliams for 7 months @$14 he started work this afternoon. Spent evening at the Lodge a lively meeting one initiated. Chronicle by Bro Jas Wideman</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h2> <p>Father and mother were visiting our neighbours Mr &amp; Mrs R Armstrong yesterday evening. Today drove up to Quin's shop with our iron plow for repairs. Was {illegible word} the sheep and dressing their wool from straw and dirt. The weather is bright and cold and roads dusty.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_WEDNESDAY_1_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April WEDNESDAY 1 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_FRIDAY_3_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April FRIDAY 3 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 1 1874</span></h2> <p>Working at the stovewood splitting and piling. Received a letter from Uncle TJ Harrington of Carthage, Mo. Our folks were visiting at Mr JM Jones's, they had a pleasant time. This month starts with a bright pleasant day, but a wintry feeling in the air the roads smooth &amp; dusty as July.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 2</span></h2> <p>At pretty much the same work as yesterday. Was also rebuilding some fence that was prostrated by the wind. Viney got a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice. A newspaper from TJ Harrington The "New York" Temperance Advocate just come to hand</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 3 1874</span></h2> <p>Drove team and waggon over to Norval saw mill and brought home 550 ft of culled pine lumber @ $4.00 per thousand and 100 ft pine scantling @ $10.00 per M. Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge, four were initiated including Mr Joshua Modeland, a township councilor, had a good meeting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Was repairing and fixing up the little front gate. Our boy finished splitting the stove wood. Spent afternoon at JM Jones's Auction sale of furniture and implements - also house and park lots. The most of the articles brought high prices. Minnie and Nellie Jones are here visiting our little folks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_SUNDAY_5_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April SUNDAY 5 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_TUESDAY_7_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April TUESDAY 7 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_8"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 8</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 5 1874</span></h2> <p>Drove spring waggon up to S.School. Supt and Sec pres. lesson - Exodus XX 1 to 17 "The Ten Commandments" the "Canadian Messenger" was distributed as usual on 1st &amp; 3rd Sundays in the month, this one has a picture of Hon A McKenzie. J.C.S. and family were here today snow storm tonight from the East.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 6</span></h2> <p>A wintry morning, nearly six inches of snow on the level. Drive waggon up to R Quin's Shop and brought home our iron plow, $4.00 worth of repairs put on it. Spent evening at Lodge, 4 brothers from Toronto and 7 from Edmonton had a good meeting. Had a select oyster supper before the Lodge opened.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 7 1874</span></h2> <p>Hauling rails and stakes to various places repairing and making gates &amp;c . &amp;c. Guy Bell exchanged with us 12 bags of white oats for an equal quantity of our black oats. Had a visit today from Misses Elsie, Emma and Hattie Modeland, three sisters of Dawson Moreland.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Drove spring wagon to Brampton early this morning for a load of men who were going to the Sale of John Snell's Stock. Sale started at 12 oclock by JR Page auctioneer from New York, a large crowd of people present, the principal purchasers were from the United States. on average the prices were good - total $22,000 about</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_THURSDAY_9_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April THURSDAY 9 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_SATURDAY_11_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April SATURDAY 11 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 12</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 9 1874</span></h2> <p>Commenced laying a new fence of old rails dividing the orchard field in two parts of about 9 1/2 acres &amp; 5 1/2 acres. Sold a 4 yr old cow to Joe Smith for $36.50 for beef. Spent evening and staid all night at JC Snell's, all the talk was about the sale the prices on the Short-Horns were not so high as they expected</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Spent the day chopping in the lower bush some large maples and beeches that were thrown down by the wind into lengths for sawing, from 12 to 20 ft according to size. Had a visit to day from Mr and Mrs Jones, they intend leaving Brampton shortly for Bowmanville.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 11 1874</span></h2> <p>Spent last evening at the Edmonton Lodge, two visitors from Brampton, JM Joness &amp; GH Golding a very pleasant evening was spent. At the same work as yesterday Viney mailed a letter to Aunt Jennie Rice. The weather is very cold and blustering.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at SSchool Supt abs {short for absent} Sec pres {short for present} - lesson Exodus XXXII 1 to 6 &amp; 19th &amp; 20th verses - "The golden calf" {long squiggly line} Rev JG Scott preached at Zion at 2 P.M. and renewed the Quarterly tickets. Heard him preach in Brampton tonight text - Job - XXXV 10th verse A good sermon - some thoughts on music</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_MONDAY_13_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April MONDAY 13 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_WEDNESDAY_15_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April WEDNESDAY 15 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_16"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 13 1874</span></h2> <p>Spent the day in the bush cutting with J Learments cross cut saw into cordwood two large maples. Father was pruning the young apple trees. Spent evening at the Temple, two initiated and several proposed, considerable business and not much under head of "Good of the Order".</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>At the same work as yesterday Father went to Norval with a grist and brought home 100 ft of pickets and planks. Shot a rabbit last evening that was prowling around the barn, had it dressed for dinner today and it would take a good judge to tell it from chicken in flavor and appearance.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 15 1874</span></h2> <p>Was building fence in the old orchard field. Had a visit from Revs W Burns and JG Scott, a pastoral call. Went over to Mr McDowell's (4th line West) &amp; bought 8 bush of a new variety of spring wheat for seed called the "red chaff" @ $1.22 per bush. Spent evening writing a letter to RJ Nichols, Chicago.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Spent the day in the woods, chopping &amp; splitting cordwood. Yesterday we took out the butt log of a sound maple tree, timber for two wagon axles and also two bolsters. JC Snell was here for tea tonight, had a settlement with him and was made square by him paying us $35.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_FRIDAY_17_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April FRIDAY 17 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_SUNDAY_19_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April SUNDAY 19 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 17 1874</span></h2> <p>At the same work as yesterday, have about ten cords of mostly beech and maple, first class wood cut and piled up, used the hand cross cut saw with all the larger logs. Had a call yesterday from Aunt Lizzie F. of Toronto, she sold her house in Brampton to Fleming @ $1600. Spent evening at Choir Practice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Spent the greater part of the day in Brampton in the Law Office of Messrs {form for Misters plural} Beynon and Fletcher arranging matters and deeds with agents of C.V.R. Company {Credit Valley Railway?}, did not get through with it until Monday next. The weather continues cool and dry.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 19 1874</span></h2> <p>Went to S.School this forenoon Supt and Sec pres lesson Exodus XXXIII, 12th to 20th verse "The people forgiven". Spent afternoon and took tea at Willow Lodge, the residence of JC Snell. Heard Rev JG Scott preach in Brampton tonight - text - II Peter, III chap 8th verse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 20</span></h2> <p>A rainy day from the N. East Was picking over the potatoes and knocking off the sprouts have about 20 bush of "Early Rose". Drove to Brampton. Ma and I signed the deed to C.V.R. giving them 87/100 of an acre for $41.76. Spent evening at the Lodge, three initiated, a good meeting although it was raining.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_TUESDAY_21_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April TUESDAY 21 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_THURSDAY_23_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April THURSDAY 23 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 21 1874</span></h2> <p>Father drove mother and Viney down to GTR {Grand Trunk Railway?} Depot this morning en route for Toronto to consult a Doctor about Viney's health. Some of the neighbours are plowing but our land is too wet yet. Started digging post holes for the garden fence. Received from K Chisholm MPP, two bound copies of statutes of Local House.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Working hard all day on the fall plowed lands, with the shovel, clearing out the cross drains and letting off a great quantity of water. The ground is very soft yet, the frost being solid in most places six inches below the surface</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 23 1874</span></h2> <p>Started plowing sod in the old orchard field, the water has a good chance to run off this field by its slope to the Etobicoke {Creek}, and the sod is pretty firm and plows very well. Mother arrived home from Toronto this evening. Viney went down to Oshawa to visit Aunt Jennie. Mr &amp; Mrs JC Snell were here for tea.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Very hard frost, could not plow until noon. Spent forenoon in the woods cutting a large maple with the cross cut saw. Plowing sod all afternoon the plow works capitally this spring. Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge. they elected their Officers for next quarter the members turn out well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_SATURDAY_25_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April SATURDAY 25 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_MONDAY_27_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April MONDAY 27 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_28"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 28</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 25 1874</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton town in the buggy this morning and received a letter from Viney, she is well pleased with the appearance of Oshawa. Plowing in the orchard this afternoon and finished all but the headlands. A snow storm from the east set in this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Fully 4 inches of snow this morning. Went to S.School on horseback. Supt abs. Sec pres. lesson Exodus last chap 17 to 30 "The tabernacle set up" The school was addressed by Mr NV Watson. Went to Brampton WM Church this evening, heard Rev T Sims preach text Hebrews XII 16th &amp; 17th He is a PM Minister</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 27 1874</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in completing the picket fence on S.W. side of garden, used some of the best of the old pailings excepting which the entire fence is new. Spent evening at the Lodge, a large attendance, two initiated the Officers for next quarter were elected mot many important changes made</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Was trimming with the saw and jacknife, the young orchard and the garden trees Also chopping in "other place" bush, trees near the railroad have 3 1/2 cords piled up. The weather is very cold, the frost severe at night, a cold North wind. Mailed last night letters to Viney and {I or J} Taylor.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_WEDNESDAY_29_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April WEDNESDAY 29 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_FRIDAY_1_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May FRIDAY 1 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 29 1874</span></h2> <p>Spent most of the day in Brampton at the Spring Show of C of Peel Agric Society a very good display of horses and bulls, we took the 3rd prize $4.00 on our bull - "Oliver Twist". A very large crowd of people present Nearly as cold as a winter day, blowing a strong North Wester</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Plowing sod, finished the orchard field behind the barns {4 long slashes} Our folks went to Brampton and bought at JG {Stead's?} bankrupt sale two pairs of woolen blankets at $4.00 per pair and other things equally low</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 1 1874</span></h2> <p>It is May but all earth is not gay, there is scarcely any signs of life in vegetation yet, today has been the warmest day this year Was plowing sod, turned about 1 1/4 acres. Rebuilt the part of line fence next Mr D. Wiggins Spent evening at Choir practice in WM Church Brampton. The Officers of Edmonton Lodge were installed tonight by Dr CY Moore</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Received a letter from Viney she is in good spirits but very poor health, she thinks Oshawa is a fine place. Commenced the spring seeding by sowing 9 1/2 acres of black oats, 30 bush our new iron harrow works capitally indeed. Had a call from Mr Arthur Norris, he is a jolly Irishman</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_SUNDAY_3_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May SUNDAY 3 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_TUESDAY_5_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May TUESDAY 5 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 3 1874</span></h2> <p>Went to Quarterly Meeting in Brampton at 10 a.m. the Rev JG Scott preached, text, Hebrews XIII, 5th verse a very able sermon, after which the lovefeast and sacrament until 2 P.M. Mrs John Snell and Tilly Snell were here for dinner. Heard Rev W Burns preach tonight - text - Galatians VI, 14th verse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 4</span></h2> <p>A dull cloudy day - pushing the work lively from the prospects for rain but none tonight. Cultivated the ground befor sowing the "Red Chaff" spring wheat {illegible number} bush of it &amp; 3 bush of "Mamoth" on 5 1/2 acres. Sowed 9 bush of "Mammoth" on the fall wheat field and harrowed it in. Spent evening at the Lodge, a quiet meeting</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 5 1874</span></h2> <p>Finishing up the shpring wheat ground, rolling the fall what and plowing last season's turnip ground on "other place" Sold to J Crawforth two 2 yr old steers for $68.00. The ground is in fine trim this spring and works up splendidly. Mailed a letter to Viney yesterday containing $5.00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Sowed 8 acres of barley and harrowed it in on "other place", considerable frost in the ground yet below the plowing depth. Bought of Walter {Cation?} 4 bush of early peas a new variety @75 {symbol indicating cents} per bush This was Thursday's business</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_THURSDAY_7_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May THURSDAY 7 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_SATURDAY_9_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May SATURDAY 9 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_10"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 7 1874</span></h2> <p>Plowing all day at the turnip ground turned over about 1 3/4 acres. Had the other team rolling the fall wheat Spent evening in Brampton in Dr Moore's office at a committee meeting about the concert of 25 {illegible word in superscript} (This is yesterday's programme of transactions) (Sowed 16 bush barley on 8 acres)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h2> <p>An exceedingly warm day Was plowing sod in the field imeediately behind the barns. Sowed grass seed in the following quantities on the barley field. Clover 1 bush timothy {blank space} bush &amp; orchard grass {blank space} bush. Put the roller over the field after sowing it. Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge. 5 were initiated</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 9 1874</span></h2> <p>At the same work as yesterday, very heavy plowing the ground is getting so dry and hard. Killed and dressed a calf for veal, sold a fore quarter to R. Armstrong 18 lbs @ 5 {symbol indicating cents} and hind quarter to W Campbell @ 8 {symbol indicating cents} 20 lbs. Had a team rolling the timothy meadow and picking off the stones at the same time</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at SSchool Supt abs Sec abs A Woodhall addressed the school on the lesson Exodus XXIII chap "The three great feasts" Heard Rev John Gardiner Scott preach in Brampton tonight - text - John XIX 17th A very warm day mercury up to 85{symbol indicating degrees} in the shade</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_MONDAY_11_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May MONDAY 11 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_WEDNESDAY_13_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May WEDNESDAY 13 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 11 1874</span></h2> <p>Still at the plowing of sod the ground is getting harder every day Planted a few "Early Rose" potatoes in the garden. Spent evening in Brampton. Left an order at Wilkinson's for a pair of pants bought a fine shirt at $1.75. The Lodge was but poorly attended tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Received a letter last night from Viney she is improving in health slowly and will be home by the 24th. At the same work as yesterday Also started sowing the peas. The weather continues warm and dry. Turned the cattle out to grass as the hay &amp; straw is about fed up.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 13 1874</span></h2> <p>Finished plowing the sod and sowing the same with peas. 4 bush "Early" &amp; 20 bush "Crown" on 7 1/2 acres...Run out the principal cross furrows with the plow, the sods turning up fresh and green. Had a nice little shower last night but the ground is very dry..End of seeding proper.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 14</span></h2> <p>TransPlanted 4 horse chesnuts &amp; one sugar maple from the garden to the front lane. Sold in Brampton 6 bush "Early Rose" @ 75 {symbol indicating cents} and bought 1 1/2 bush "Hungarian" grass seed @ $1.25. Mr &amp; Mrs JC Snell were here for dinner &amp; tea, it being their wedding anniversary (AD 1868) Received a letter from RJ Nichols of Chicago.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_FRIDAY_15_1874"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May FRIDAY 15 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 15 1874</span></h2> <p>Was hauling barny and manure on the intended Hallowfield but will sow something to make green feed for the stock. Washed the sheep 129 in all in Etobicoke. The water was quite warm - Spent evening at Choir Practice. Bought two straw hats @ $1.25 and 20¢ -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h2> <p>A rainy forenoon. spent it painting the bumby wagon whitewashing the cellar walls and making new sett of whiffletrees. Plowing this afternoon with both teams. Another letter from Viney - Planted 13 early tomatoes planted in the garden</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Walked up to S. School at 9 A.M. Supt and Sec has pue. bison Numbers III 5 to 3. The Lord's ministers "A small attendance on account of the weather being showery" - Took dinner and spent afternoon at "Willow Lodge" - Heard Rev J G Scott preach in Brampton tonight. and Luke XVI 26th verse. a school prayer meeting after the service.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Quite a heavy rain this morning. Mailed a letter to Viney melossing $5.00 = At noon with the assistance of Robert Armstrong. we built up the fence across the Etobicoke. Sowed 6 bush of crown peas on 2 acres - Spent evening at the Lodge in Brampton. the {?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_19"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Plowing and preparing ground for corn and rape. Hauling manure on the turnip ground and for potatoes - Put the {hind?} &amp; lat coal of paint of the lumber wagon - Loomed the horses out to grass for the first time for all night -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Spent the day at sheep shearing. clipped 1 yeard father 8. the wool is very clean and shear easily heaviest fleece weighs 12 1/2 lbs. From a {?} love - Bought a bell from an agent @ $10.00 weight 50 lbs made in Markham. Ont payable next January or before if we choose</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Completed the wool clipping will have about 240 lbs off 29 sheep. the fleeces of old were bright. expecting which the average will be 9 lbs. Was drilling up the ground for the corn and rape and sowing the same - Weather dry and cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Plowing the ground for roots. it is pretty hard but will work up fiercely when freely harrowed. Have nearly one acre of rape sowed 5 lbs of sud. 3/4 of an acre of American corn with bushel 1/4 of an acre of Canadian corn with a dozen ears - Spent evening at Edmonton Lodge</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 26</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Completed the task of plowing the root field 2/3 acres and harrowed it - Viney arrived at home tonight from Toronto her health improved a good deal. Spent evening in Brampton. bought a pair of frey check tweed pants at Wilkinson's $6.50. a white vest at H.C. Co. @ $2.62 1/2.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this forenoon. Supt abs. Sic peas present Mr N V Watson addressed the scholars on the lesson. Numbers XIV 1 to 10. "{?} unbehist" - Heard Rev W Burns preach in Brampton WM Church to night - text John III. 3rd verse. There is a large congregation. the church being almost filled very fine Sunday night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Was observed as a public holiday by majority of folks - All the family but myself spent the day at C Snells - Was plowing all afternoon - Viney, Emma &amp; I drove down to Brampton tonight to the Good Templar;s Concert in Music Hall. It was a success the singing and readings were excellent all the performers were from Toronto vicinity and Hamilton.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Yesterday a drizzling rain from the west fell during most of the time - Spent today plowing and working up the root ground. Fitted up the new bell in a neat frame and cover and put it on the peak of kitchen roof. a wire leading for ringing down into kitchen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in planting potatoes nearly all day - planted 9 bush of "Early Rose" and 4 bush of "Garnet Chili" on about 3/4 of an acre - Put them in by plowing dropping the potatoes in every thind furrow, 12 inches apart 30 inches between the rows.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Commenced pruning the old orchard. there is a good deal to cut out mostly dead branches, the apple blossoms are just coming out. the cherry and plum are jading - Finished the line fence next to D. Wiggins. Received a copy of "St. Louis Globe" from Uncle GJ Harrington.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Finished the job yesterday and haulted the branches into a pile in the summer fallow, it will make a respectable bonfire some day soon - Spent evening at Choir Practice, a good turnout and we had a good sing. Bought some fish hooks and lines for to angle in Etobicoke.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Commenced manuring the summer gallow. the manure is extra quality but will only have enough to cover the higher ground. The weather is very warm rain is needed badly for the spring crops. the wire worm is busy at the spring wheat and oats.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_31"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_MONDAY_1_1874"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">June MONDAY 1 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 31</span></h2> <p>At S. School this forenoon lupt and Sec pres. lesson Numbers XX 7 to 13 "The smitten Rock". A fine shower of rain at 11 AM. Mr and Mrs JC Snell and little folks were here for tea. Heard Rev W Burns preach tonight text Proverbs I 20 to end of chapter.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 1 1874</span></h2> <p>Quite a cool day, could work at the heavy job of hauling manure with a coat on. drew out on the fallow today 18 loads - spent evening in Brampton at Old "Safeguard" No 35 D had a rather slim meeting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Sowed 1 1/2 bush Hungarian grass sud on 2 1/4 acres harrowed and roled the ground well, it just wants the rain now to make things all right. The Early Roses are just coming up in the garden, rhubarb is abound this season - Spent evening at practice in Ebenezer for an open Lodge.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Finished the manure hauling on the gallow put about 55 loads on it, the yards are all cleaned out except the sheep pens. Received a letter from RP Campbell of "Campbell's Cross". A newspaper from Carthage and other from New York.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Replowed the turnip lot it is now in fine trim - Started plowing the summer fallow with the other team. A prodigy arrived today in the shape of a black lamb, it is nearly twenty years since we had a black sheep. The currant worms potato {?} are here now in full force -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Disscolved 3 lbs of McDougall's tick destroyer in 25 gals of water and dipped all the lambs into the liquid - Spent afternoon at Mr Ben Watson's bee to raise a straw house. This evening at the Edmonton Temple the meeting was open to the public and the little church was filled -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2> <p>The entertainment last night was readings, dialogues, &amp; music mostly from the members. Spent today at plowing in the fallow - Set out 100 cabbage plants in the garden. the blossoms on the fruit trees are very plentiful -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 7</span></h2> <p>The weather to day was very warm and attended with several thunder showers. in the early morn there was a heavy mist and thunder. which does not often occur - Spent the day at home at reading. Heard Mr L. Aoltby preach tonight in Brampton - text I Kings XIX. 4th verse -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_8"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Both teams plowing all day in the fallow, the ground is dry and pretty hard on the Knolls. it is rather heavy work on man and beast. the "rose" potatoes in the garden are up nicely. The rye is fully headed out first appeared over a week ago.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Completed the breaking of the fallow 9 acres - Mailed a letter to Uncle Adam and to RJ Nichols - Gristed at Main's 11 bush Treadwell wheat &amp; 3 bags of peas. Started to drill the land for turnips - Bought a R. Cleo 5 bush of buckwheat @ $1.00 5 lbs of turnip seed @ 20¢ per lb.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Finished drilling the land for turnips, it is not quite as fine as it ought to be, but it is well manured both fall and spring. Saved the 5 1/5 bush buckwheat on fallow and harrowed it well - Mr &amp; Mrs JC Snell called here tonight. Some prospeets of rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY</span></h2> <p>Was sowing turnip seed at 4 oclock this morning, put 5 1/2 lbs on 2 1/3 acres, with the old single wheel hand drill. The statute labor for the roads started in our section to day, two of us were on with our shovels. A drizzling, foggy east wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_12"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h2> <p>At the same work as yesterday. Had the team and wagon, there were four other teams, all hauling gravel from Armstrong's pit unto the Centre Road for repairing - Spent evening at Choir practice Received a copy of "Carthage Advance" from Uncle Tom.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h2> <p>At the road work all day and finished up. having put in 9 days work. The roads look well now the ground was dry and loose and easily handled. Mr M Gummerson was path-master Went to Brampton tonight &amp; brought home the guest: Ssister Elsie had a birthday party. 6 yrs old</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 14</span></h2> <p>At Ebenezer U S. School this morning. Supt and Sec Treaa. pres. lesson. Deuteronomy XVIII. 9 to 16 "The True Prophet" or Moses the type of Christ. Heard Rev Mr Matthews preach in W.M. Church in Brampton at 6 P.M. text. I Peter 1st chap. 15th &amp; 16th. A sermon on Holiness and was well delivered -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Had the team rolling the fallow. Was mowing with the scythe the grass in the front yard and on the garden paths. A good prospect of a heavy rain is in view - Spent evening at the Lodge the members turn out very poorly. "Chronicle" by Bro of A Morton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_16"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Raining lightly most of last night and smartly all for-noon. Commenced cutting the rye for feeding the cattle, it is just past the blossom and would average nearly 5 ft in height Working some in the garden at transplanting melons and cucumbers in the lower bush splitting some maple logs. Raining again tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning and sold K.C &amp; Co 11 bush of spring wheat at $1.15. Father went to Dr. Patillo for advice and medicine, he having been sick for a week past. Was grading and levelling the road down Etobicoke hill. Spent evening reading Carpenter's Comic Readings</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Working in the woods, sawing and splitting some fallen trees into cordwood and rails. Doing general job work these days such as, pulling burs straightening up the fences destroying the currant worms and doing a little in the garden A fine litter of eight Berkshires arrived today - - - - -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Was horse hoeing the corn it is doing finely. 4 to 6 inches high spent rest of th day remodelling the flower beds in front yard and hauling leaf mould from the woods for them. Viney and I drove to Brampton this evening. At Choit Practice and had a good sing Mailed "Proguss" to RJ Nichols &amp; "Banner" to Uncle Thomas Harrington.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Drawing leaf mould from lower bush and spreading it on the pasture field. At Brampton all afternoon. Sold to L Milner 246 lbs of wool @ 40¢ Saw a Lacrosse Match between "Excelsiors" of Brampton &amp; "Beavers" of Guelph the former were victors Mailed "Weekly Globe" to Carthage Early peas in blossom and potato bugs arriving daily</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt abs he having gone on a trip to England. Sec pres. lesson - Deut. the last chapters "The death of Moses". Mr N.N. Watson addressed the school. Heard Rev George Beynon of Yorkville preach in Brampton tonight. text Nalt V 4th.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Drove father to Brampton to Dr Patillo's for more medicine and advice - Took a jaunt over the field potatoes and destroyed the Colorado bugs. they are worse on the "Chili" than the "Early Rose". Spent evening at the Temple. a small meeting and a short session - - -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Hauling the manure out of the sheep-house in to a heap on the rye stubble and mixing it there. load for load, with leaf mould An exceedingly hot day. Viney and I spent evening at "Willow Lodge" pleasantlu in chat about the crops and prospects. . . .</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h2> <p>At the same work as yesterday and completed the job. have now a fine pile of manure 30 loads which will make a good compost in a few weeks - - Still cutting some rye for feeding the cattle but the straw is getting almost too stiff and dry to do much good.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Had our man "Joe" pulling up a new kind of weed that has sprung up in the meadows, it has a large white flower with a yellow centre, and it will be a nuisance if not soon eradicated. Spent nearly all day at Snell's lake. fishing had poor luck, caught six small sunfish.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning with father to the Doctor's. Plenty of strawberries in the market now. selling at 12 1/2¢ per quart. Received a letter from Uncle Adam - JC Snell and family were here this evening. At Choir Practice tonight. A fine misty rain but did not amount to much.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2> <p>An early horseback ride to Mr Guy Bell's on business. left home at 4:30 AM and was back again in time for breakfast. Split the drills in the rape plot and sowed 3 lbs of rape seed on the acre the Hils housing eat the first lot. Was hilling up the corn. some of it is one foot high - - - -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_28"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_30"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_WEDNESDAY_1_1874"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July WEDNESDAY 1 1874</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 28</span></h2> <p>At S. Scool this morning Sec Beas pres. lesson. Deut VIII chap. A Review of all the lessons of past quarter. con-ducted by Messis A Woodhall and JC Snell. The History of lifeof Moses is the most interesting in the Old Testament. At Brampton tonight and heard Rev JC Scott's farewell sermon. text I Samuel VII. 12th - - -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Horse hoeing the potatoes. Cutting thistles with hoe out of Hungarian grass plot Cutting with scythe the grass in the fence corners around spring wheat and barley. Had a call this evening from Mr &amp; Mrs W Main and Rev &amp; Mrs Burns. Our English cherries are ripe. The heat was great the past two days.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this forenoon in the buggy. Taking father to the Doctor's. Received by mail July Number "New York" Temperance Advocate Raking up and hauling in the fence corner grass, nearly 1/2 ton. Grinding the mower knives and scythes for to start haying to morrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 1 1874</span></h2> <p>Commenced hay harvest by mowing 3 acres beyond the creek. JC Snell and family here to dinner. We drove to Brampton to see Grand Lacrosse match "Champion Indians" vs "Excelsiors" a lively &amp; hard fought game Bramptonians were victorious Viney and I went to Concert tonight in New Hall over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 5</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>The singing of Prof. Jones of Galt last night at Concert was the best I have ever heard that is for a man. Misses Barr &amp; Ecclestone of Hamilton also sang very well. Today finished mowing the six acres of meadow and hauled the small loads. The grass is lighter than last year. Weather dry and cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Hilling up the field potatoes with plow, are growing finely a few Colorado bugs but none to hurt much. Horse raking hay and drew in 3 more loads. The evening set in with a fine thunder shower. A call tonight from R Smith M.I. a neighbourly chat followed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Had a very heavy rain, it came down in torrents during last night. Spent forenoon at various jobs. fixing the pump in the house well with new bathers on suckers. At the hay, shaking it about and cocking it up this evening. Mailed a letter yesterday to Uncle Adam. Bay City.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 5</span></h2> <p>At S. School this morning. Sec pres. lesson. Mark I 1 to 11, "The beginning of the Gospel". The lesson well expounded by Mr NV Watson At Leon at 2 P.M. for service the first time for 15 months. heard Rev Charles Smith preach text Philipians II. 5th. Heard the same sermon in Brampton tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_7"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_8"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_9"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Out with mower two acres of grass on the flats which completes that field, except two acres on the hill, to be left for pasture. Hauled in 3 loads, making 10 loads from 6 1/2 acres. Do the after raking with the hand swath rake. Spent evening at home - - - -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Mowing the orchard grass with the scythes, it is a thinner crop than last year evidently killed out some by the severity of last winter and spring. This afternoon had several very heavy thunder showers. The lightening was very active. a large elm tree was shivered all to pieces by it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Sowed with drill 1 lb of "Yellow Aberdeen" turnip seed on some patches where the other seed had failed. the rest of "Swede" turnips are up well. Raking and cocking up the orchard grass. Hauling two loads of the Hats hay, not much enjoyed by the rain. The weather is very warm mercury up to the nineties</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Commenced mowing the field of timothy, a nice even crop but will be easily hauled in. Cleaned the field beyond the Etobicoke, had 13 loads off the ten acres. Raked up the hay that we cut this morning. it was quite dry. Had a visit from Mr H. Mordeland &amp; Moses J Bucham and Egerton Ferguson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_10"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h2> <p>A damp morning but not much rain. Cutting thistles in pasture fields with scythes Drew in 3 loads of excellent timothy hay and 1 load of the orchard grass. Spent evening at Edmonton Temple No 543 a fair attendance. some of the members have violated the pledge and will hurt the influence of the Lodge a good deal.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Weather unsettled, no haying operations done today. Picking the larvaie of potato bugs off the field potatoes. They are just hatching out and will be numerous. Started the job of hoeing and thinning out the turnips, they are growing nicely. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice &amp; one from Mr Wakely o Proton - -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Attended Ebenezer U. S. School Sec. pres. and addressed the scholars on the lesson. Mark I 16 to 27. "The Authority of Christ". JC Snell and family were here afternoon and to tea. A heavy east rain set in about 2 oclock P.M. and did not get to Chuch tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 13</span></h2> <p>The rain of last night and this forenoon was the heaviest of the season, the creek is raised fully one foot by it. At the turnips and various work. Cutting grass with mower afte tea. Cherries are ripe and luscious. Oats and spring wheat are out in head. Green peas in the field</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_15"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Mowin all forenoon, and horse raking and cocking the rest of the day. Had a visit this evening from Mr J.C. Smith, he is now living in London. Mailed letters to Bay City, Proton, Osborn Missouri. Aunty Bruenan and Aunty Featherstone came this evening on a 3 days visit</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Hauled in five loads od good timothy hay, acred in one day without rain. Our visitors are enjoying themselves, they generally pay us some annual visits and are always warmly received by us as two excellent old ladies Ha a very heavy thunder shoeer this evening the thunder was almost deafening......</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 15</span></h2> <p>The frequent showers of late are making growth of spring grain and root crop very rapid. The American corn is nearly six feet high.....Completed the mowing at noon today. Horse-raking this afternoon and hauling in some of the hay cut this morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Completed the hay harvest 13 loads off the 10 1/2 acre field total number of loads 25 beside the 2 loads of orchard grass. Drove to Brampton this evening with our visitors Received a letter from RJ Nichols of Chicago.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_18"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Working at the turnips all day. are growing finely now. Our neighbour Armstrong started harvest yesterday in the rye. Green peas and ripe cherries &amp; currants are the order of the day. The rasperries are just coming in - - - -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Spent morning at S School. Sec pres. Mr A Workhall addressed the scholars on the lesson Mark I 38 to 45. "The Leper" Canadian Messenger given semi montly to the scholars is an excellent little paper the contents is always fresh and new. Heard Rec Burns preach in Brampton tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Ended the job of thinning the turnips, once over them but will need another hoeing in about two weeks. Put the horse hoe through the rape and turnips in half a day, requiring very steady work and a walk of 12 miles. Spent evening at home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Started cross plowing with two teams in the fallow turning down the green buckwheat, it is about one foot high on average and just coming in blossom Had a visit from Mr and Mrs {?} A Modeland &amp; Egerton Ferguson. Dry weather and cool at nights</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Started harvest this morning by cutting with the reaper two acres of rye, it is a fair crop, the straw is quite green but grain is ripe - - Viney, Eggie and I drove up to Snell's lake this evening and had a pleasant boat ride in company with some young friends. fine moonlight made it delightful</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 23</span></h2> <p>At the plowing again today turned under about three acres, pretty hard work on these warm days. Are feeding the Yankee corn to the stock, some of it is over 6 ft high, is very soft and juicy, cattle are very fond of it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Cutting Diehl wheat with reaper, about {4?} acres is so light and thin that it might have all grown on one acre. Drove to Brampton after tea for groceries and to Post Office Received a lette from Uncle Adam. Spent evening at Edmonton Temple, had a very good meeting. - - -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Had a visitor with us over last night, John Fox. Father's uncle from Mitchell. It is nearly 24 years since he was here before, is a fine looking old man. At the fallow plowing and almost finished in the three days. A very warm day indeed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Just preparing for S. School when it commenced raining and continued all forenoon. JC Snell and family were here most of the day and passed the time with music, chat and reading. Perhaps not the most profitable way to spend the Sabbath and am afraid not so much worships done.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Completed the cross-plowing and once harrowing the fallow. AF Campbell came on a few days visit, with his stylish new buggy, he has engaged to teach in Brampton day school for a year at $400. Spent evening at home but ought to have gone to the temple as it is election of Officers to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Gave the turnips the second hand hoeing. they are growing slowly yet as the weather has been too warm for them - - - The harvest comes on very tandily indeed, there being more or less rain all this forenoon, reckon we will get a start tomorrow again. Planted 75 celery plants. . . . . . . . .</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>With the help of J Learnent at the binding we cut and bound five deus of the barley it is very nearly all long enough to be tied easily, the shocks are very thick over the field. AF Campbell takes a trip to Brampton every day and Reeps in supply of the Toronto dalies</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_30"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_31"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_SATURDAY_1_1874"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August SATURDAY 1 1874</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Separated the ram labs from their dams, 14 in all docked and put them to pactime on the meadow field Hauled in the one load of fall wheat and three loads of rye. Miss Jennie Peacock came for a few days visit.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31</span></h2> <p>Resumed the work of reaping and binding barley, it has not ripedned evenly this season, some spots being dead ripe while others are quite green. Spent evening at the Lodge at Ebenezer they elected their officers for next quarter and initiated a candidate. . .</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 1 1874</span></h2> <p>The harvest this year will be later than the average the weather having been for the most part cool and cloudy - Finished cutting barley and swath raking the stubble. Started cutting the early peas with scythe. AF Campbell left for home this evening. Received two papers from Oakville.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Went to Brampton this morning to Quarterly meeting. Rev Chas Smith preached. text Phippians I, 6th verse. an eloquent and impressive sermon. Mrs Matthew Peaun from Wyngham came home with us from the church Head Rev Burns preach tonight, text II Corinthians III chap. 9th verse - -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_3"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Drawing in the barley from the "other place", commencing at 7:30 A.M. and getting home 9 loads again night, it is of great advantage to have it bound when hauling in time comes and also packs close in the mow. Viney and I spent evenng at "Safe Guard" Temple Officers were installed by Bro Chas Y Norm - - -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Cutting early peas this forenoon and finished the job, not quite 1/2 acres. Finished hauling in the barley, had 12 large loads of sheaves off the 8 acres. The weather is very dry and cool wind from North and almost cool enough for past at night - - - -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Out man Williams gave up work, having put in 4 months paid him his due except withholding $6.00 for damages viz. leaving in harvest time. Was horse hoeing the turnips. Went to Brampton to night to see PT Barnum's great menagerie from New York, a fine collection and variety of wild animals.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Barnum's Show yesterday raised a greater crowd of people in Brampton than over a Fall fair, the Centre Road was almost lined with teams from early in the morning. Spent today at R. Armstrong's helping to thresh barley, wheat and rye.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_7"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_9"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_10"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Binding oats that were cut yesterday with machine, are rather green for harvesting yet, but the grain will take no harm and straw will be better fodder. Viney &amp; Emma were trying to learn to bind but the intense heat of the weather soon drove them to the house.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Helping our nighlour this forenoon J. Learnent to ent and bind spring wheat - Spent afternoon binding oats and cutting peas. the harvest comes on slowly but if the heat of the past two days continues all will be ripe next week. Cousin Lizzie Ferguson came on a visit</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Drove spring wagon up to S. School. Sec pres lesson Mark IV 35 to 41 "Power over nature". JC Snell addressed the scholars. Viney and I drove up to Willow Lodge &amp; spent afternoon and evening in music and social talk - - An exceedingly warm day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 10</span></h2> <p>A young man Robert Rogers started work with us this morning for a few days @ $ 1.25 per diem. Cutting peas this forenoon, pretty hard work have to be cut off instead of pulling by the roots. Had a short visit from JJ Bunting of Stratford. we spent evening at "Safe Guard" No 350 together.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Had quite a brisk shower last evening which has stopped harvest work for a few hours this morning. Was building a low cedar rail fence around the rape plot. Helping of Learment at wheat binding and utting and binding oats in over old orchard field. Harvest apples are the choice fruit just now</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Memorable as the hottest day of this summer, the mercury stood at 100° in the shade of one of the willow in the dooryard. Cutting peas in forenoon. After dinner with help of J. Learment, 4 of bound 6 acres of spring wheat, a very fine crop.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Again without hired help our day man had to go home last night. Was pulling peas all day, cut fully 1 1/4 acres, are pretty ripe and pull easily. Father Emma &amp; Ellie finished binding the oats. Spent evening at No 10 in social chat with the neighbours.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h2> <p>At same work as yesterday After dinner, reaped the 6 acres of Mammoth spring wheat which was sown on the fall wheat field, rather a thin crop, but the grain is very plump and Handsome Weather dry. cool at night and warm did smokey at day time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_15"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Completed binding the wheat and the end of binding for this year. Started brawing in the oats and brought in 8 loads. Emme &amp; Ella helping us in the mow. Was at work binding this morning long before sunrise and working util dark to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 16</span></h2> <p>At S. School at Ebenezer Sec. pres. lesson Mark V 1 to 15. Christ's power over demons NV Watson conducted the exercises. Heard Rev W Burns in WM Church at Brampton tonight test Galatians V 6th verse aplain practical discourse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Finished hauling the oats had 11 loads of good rise off 9 1/2 acres this is only a medium yield, rats sown after sod require a great deal of rain in fore part of season to make heavy crop. Brought the spring wheat from "other place" three loads the harvest is done on that part of the farm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Completed drawing the spring wheat, 8 large loads off 5 3/4 acres, the sheaves are very long and heavy to handle. Started operations in the pea field by hauling in seven loads, are very dry and bulk largely in the barn. Very smoky weather the sun looks like a ball of fire.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_19"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Ella and cousin Lizzie Ferguson took the train for Toronto this morning. Received from Oakville a large printed bill of Temperance Excursion across lake Ontario on Friday next, also Post-Card from GH Golding. Pulling peas this forenoon and hauled in six loads since dinner.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 20</span></h2> <p>A slight shower at 8 A.M. 9the first rain for days) hardly enough to lay the dust. At same work as yesterday brought in 5 more loads of peas, 18 in all and there are two loads get in the field. For the past three nights have pulled a ridge of peas after dark.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h2> <p>A rainy forenoon, stopping harvest work for today. Spent forenoon pulling peas with horse rake, it does the work well where the straw is long, but makes a dirty job where it is short. Spent evening at Edmonton Temple. a slim meeting because of the rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h2> <p>John R{?} &amp; J.C. Snell arrived in Brampton last night from England, they have brought 90 heep 4 Short Horns 12 Berkshires. Harrowed at the fallow before dinner today After completed cutting peas and brought in 3 more loads had 20 loads off 1 1/2 acres.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 26</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School at 10 A.M. Sec pres. lesson. Mark V 24 to 34 "Power over disease". Mr. A Wordhall addressed the scholars JC Snell and family here for afternoon and evening. At Brampton WM church tonight heard Rev. James Dixo n preach text Genesis XII chap He was preaching on this Cirenit 16 years ago.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 24</span></h2> <p>"Harvest home" this evening had 25 loads of peas off 10 acres, in comparison with last year's pea crop more straw but less grain. The harvest have been lengthy but easily disposed of because the grain ripened slowly. Spent the evening at Brampton in Safe Guard no 350.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Yesterday we cut the 2 1/4 acres of Hungarian grass and today horse raked it and drew in 3 loads, very heavy to handle as dries slowly. Started marking the fallow into ridges 14 ft arde. Spent evening in Brampton</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Brought in remainder of Hungarian, have six good sired loads. Finished the work of yesterday in fallow At Brampton again to night at a meeting for to get WM S. Scool Practice for Friday next.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Commenced ridging the fallow, worked pretty steady all day and set up fully 1 3/4 acres. Viney and I drove up to Willow Lodge this evening and had a moonlight view of the imported stock, the sheep and Berkshires are fien indeed. Spent afte past evening at Mrs J. Snell's on lot 12. singing chat with the girls</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Plowing again this forenoon At 12 o'clock Viney, Emma, &amp; I started in lumber wagon for Brampton to attend with W.M. S. Scholars a picnic at Eldorado Mills on the Credit. Had seats arranged around the out side of wagon and took 30 boys for a load. about 400 at picnic and we had a splendid time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Plowed nearly one acre this fore-noon. Spent afternoon at Peel County Lodge meeting in Ebenezer Church, a small attendance, representing six Lodges. After a lively discussion it was decided to hold a County Picnic. A public meeting at night, speech by Rev W Burns reading by R Burns. music by the Misses Mary &amp; Emma Nichols.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 30</span></h2> <p>At S. School this morning Supt pres after an absenc of 2 months in England, sec pres lesson Mark V 35 to 43. Jesus' power over death. Heard Rev Charles Smith preach in Brampton tonight. text John XI 25 &amp; 26 A very pointed and practical discourse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> August Monday 31 1874 </pre> <p>Plowing all day in the fallow. Father hauled in some of the Yankee corn which was cut a few days ago, measured on stalk 10 ft 10 inch in height spent evening at "Safe Guard" one initiated, a good programme of entertainment. Mailed a letter to R J Nichols, Chicago Bought steel watch chain and key off W A Mitchell</p> <pre> September Tuesday 1 1874 </pre> <p>Remarkably dry scorching weather, several of the young shade and apple trees have withered, the least stir or wind raises a cloud of dust which is almost suffocating. At the same work as yesterday and plowed fully two acres. The blue plums are just ripe</p> <pre> September Wednesday 2 1874 </pre> <p>Completed plowing the fallow for the third and last time this season, averaged two acres per day at this last plowing. Another very warm day. Had a call from J C Snell tonight, he brought some fine tomatoes from home, our own have almost proved a failure this summer.</p> <pre> September Thursday 3 1874 </pre> <p>Sowed the fall wheat and harrowed it, in six hours. Got 6 bush of Diehl wheat from J Learment and mixed with 10 bush of Treadwell and sowed on the 9 acres. A shower of rain this morning and another since has broken the drought of two weeks duration.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Monday 7 1874 </pre> <p>Helping our neighbor Mr D Wiggins to thresh, until tea time. This evening, G A Golding and I drove up to Campbell's Cross and visited the Temple which meets there, had a lively and pleasant meeting, about 50 of members present, had a great variety of readings and music. Got home at the "wee sma" hour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Tuesday 8 1874 </pre> <p>Today, finished hauling and spreading the manure pile and started plowing the rye ground, it is hard and dry. A very warm day, the sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky, smoky around the horizon. Rain is needed badly just now.</p> <pre> September Wednesday 9 1874 </pre> <p>Plowing all day, turned over fully 1 1/2 acres. Our folks drove up to Willow Lodge and spent the day there and at the lake. At home this evening, and engaged in writing up the class books of Ebenezer S. School.</p> <pre> September Thursday 10 1874 </pre> <p>At the same work as yesterday, with two plows. An extremely hot day the mercury within a trifle of 100 in the shade. Wild pigeons are plentiful some of the neighbors who have leisure are shooting them in the woods hard by.</p> <pre> September Friday 11 1874 </pre> <p>Wound up plowing the rye ground. Hauled in some of the American corn out of the shock, will make good fodder when cut up. Viney and I drove to Derry West tonight to attend a concert, the singers were Prof Jones of Galt &amp; Miss J C Morton, readers McCollum, J Morton and J E Starr.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Saturday 12 1874 </pre> <p>Helping our neighbor Mr Robert Armstrong to thresh all day. Received last night from Uncle T J Harrington a printed circular about some mineral springs which he is trying for his health. From J Coyne, bought a pair of long boots for winter wear @$4.75</p> <pre> September Sunday 13 1874 </pre> <p>As usual, drove spring wagonload of my sisters up to S. School Supt abs, Sec Treas pres and conducted the school, lesson Mark VI,34 to 44,"five thousand miraculously fed." Heard Rev W Burns in Bramford tonight, text, Genesis, I, 25th</p> <pre> September Monday 14 1874 </pre> <p>Sowed 8 bush. of rye on 4 1/4 acres of ground, for pasture next spring. SOld the first Cotswold lamb to Mr B Watson @$ 15.00. Spent evening in Brampton at the Lodge, a very slim meeting, the temple is fast losing popularity among the young folks.</p> <pre> September Tuesday 15 1874 </pre> <p>Making the necessary preparations for threshing tomorrow. A nice shower at noon, which has broken up the long spell of dry, hot weather. This afternoon drove over to Eldorado Mills to attend the County Temperance Picnic, it passed off quietly about 400 persons present.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Wednesday 16 1874 </pre> <p>Threshing all day with A. Rossiter's machine, wheat about 140 bush, barley about 300 bush, the latter is a very fair sample but the wheat is only middling. Cool and pleasant today, &amp; almost a frosty feeling to night. Received last night a letter from Mr Crawford of Toronto.</p> <pre> September Thursday 17 1874 </pre> <p>Had a call yesterday from Mrs John Newhouse of St. Catherines Finished our threshing shortly before noon today, of oats we will have about 250 bush also threshed 20 bush of rye. A splendid rain set in from the east at noon and lasted until after dark tonight.</p> <pre> September Friday 18 1874 </pre> <p>Spent the day helping neighbour J Learment to thresh, a head wind drove the dust back into the barn making it very dusty work. Viney and I drove to Brampton tonight, to attend choir practice, a pretty full attendance and some good solo singing by the ladies.</p> <pre> September Saturday 19 1874 </pre> <p>Was washing the ram lambs in the creek, the water is very warm for this season Picking up the fallen apples of which there are a great many, some of them are partly roasted by the intense heat last week. Received a letter from Uncle Adam they have had some sickness this summer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Thursday 24 1874 </pre> <p>Went to the Fair Grounds at 7 o'clock this morning, and had a good view of farm machinery and through the Crystal Palace before the crowd was so great. There were over 30,000 people at the Fair today. In the live stock the show was not so large as other years but the quality was superior. Came hone on train at 7 P.M.</p> <pre> September Friday 25 1874 </pre> <p>Spent the day helping Mr Tho's Simpson to thresh. Viney and I went with the Brampton Choir down to "Salem" Church, to sing at a S. School anniversary, the readings and recitations by the children were well delivered. There were 28 of us in the wagon splendid moonlight and lots of fun.</p> <pre> September Saturday 26 1874 </pre> <p>Our potato harvest started yesterday and promises a very bountiful yield. In the two days we have brought in to the cellar 65 bush of "Early Rose" off scarcely 1/3rd of an acre. Drove to Brampton this evening for Aunt Jennie Rice, she has been in Toronto at Fair this week and came on train tonight to pay us a visit</p> <pre> September Sunday 27 1874 </pre> <p>A rainy day, coming down right smartly from 9 A.M. until near evening. Spent the day at home, reading, singing and general conversation Would not like to spend every Sunday in this manner, it is more wearisome than being hard at work. Weather is warm and grass growing nicely.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> September Monday 28 1874 </pre> <p>Commenced the first regular fall plowing today by cross plowing pea stubble ground. Sowed one bush of timothy seed on the bare spots in the barley field, it was seeded last spring. Drove to Brampton and spent evening at the lodge little business on hand and we adjourned at an early hour.</p> <pre> September Tuesday 29 1874 </pre> <p>Sold a lamb yesterday to Mr A Franks of Caledon at $18.00 At the potatoes again and hauled in 25 bush "Early Rose", total 90 bush; 10 bush of "Garnet Chili. Mr and Mrs J C Snell started for London this evening to attend the Western Fair.</p> <pre> September Wednesday 30 1874 </pre> <p>Completed the potato harvest, have fully 90 bush "Early Rose" &amp; 22 of Garnet Chili, all good size and fine appearance. Viney and I drove over to Mr Golding's 3rd line east and spent afternoon and evening in games and chat with the young folks and time passed quickly and pleasantly</p> <pre> October Thursday 1 1874 </pre> <p>Yesterday we felt the first cold blast of the Autumn and today moderated some, a heavy rain has started tonight. Spent the day cross plowing. Father was picking apples in young orchard for winter use.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Friday 2 1874 </pre> <p>Plowing today with both teams. Spent evening at home trying to interpret a pictorial rebus, published in "Peel Banner" and almost succeeded, will take a little more study. Snell &amp; Sons were showing their stock at the London Fair this week.</p> <pre> October Saturday 3 1874 </pre> <p>Spent the day picking apples in old orchard, had the barrels standing in the wagon and drove close under the trees, picked 11 barrels mostly hard winter apples of large size. Had a visit this evening from Mr G.H. Golding of Brampton.</p> <pre> October Sunday 4 1874 </pre> <p>Drove up to S. School this morning, Supt abs, Sec pres. Mr N V Watson spoke to the scholars on the lesson John I&lt; Mark VII, 31 to end of chap "The deaf mute healed". J C Snell &amp; family were here for the day. Heard Rev W Burns preach tonight, text John I, 29th verse.</p> <pre> October Monday 5 1874 </pre> <p>Father drove Aunt Jennie Rice down to G.T.R. Depot this morning, she has paid us an 8 days visit. Spent the day in old orchard and gathered in all of the apples, about 20 barrels for winter use, and 12 barrels of soft apples for immediate use. This evening paring and choring apples for drying.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Tuesday 6 1874 </pre> <p>Rain started last evening and has continued more or less ever since (24 hours) and is raining yet (9 PM). The Peel County Fair is held today and tomorrow at Brampton. Spent today fixing up the lambs and making preparation for the show tomorrow. Aunt Lizzie came from Toronto tonight on a visit. Weather is warm for this season.</p> <pre> October Wednesday 7 1874 </pre> <p>A showery day, the roads very muddy. Spent the day at Brampton Fair, the show in nearly all departments was very good. Sold 7 ram lambs at an average of $13.00 each, prices from $11 to $18.00. A great number of horses and cattle but sheep rather limited. The show in Hall was very good.</p> <pre> October Thursday 8 1874 </pre> <p>Another wet day but not heavy rain. Spent morning in sheep pen, docking and assorting the sheep &amp;c &amp;c At cross plowing after dinner with both teams, the ground is almost too wet in some places. Spent evening entirely at music, trying the new temperance book, "The Canadian Musical Fountain"</p> <pre> October Friday 9 1874 </pre> <p>Completed the plowing of the pea land. The parties who bought lambs at the fair called for them today. The is quite warm, no frost yet to kill tomato vines. Had a visit this evening from Mr H Golding and his two sisters Louisa and Sarah, they are lively talkers and good company.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Saturday 10 1874 </pre> <p>Rain, rain and plenty of it. Spent most of the day in the barn husking corn, it is a very fine sample and ears large. Received from Mr Preston of Esquesing for a lamb $15.00. Received post card from Buffalo, N.Y. concerning American Short-Horn Herd Book; and to all Canadian Breeders</p> <pre> October Sunday 11 1874 </pre> <p>Went to S. School on "Charley" through the mud, Supt abs, Sec pres, and conducted the school, lesson, Mark IX 17 to 29 "The dumb devil cast out" The new young Wesleyan minister preached at Zion at 2:30 P.M. Heard Rev T. Sims (PM) preach in W M Church tonight, text, Matt XIII, 1st to 7th. A good practical sermon.</p> <pre> October Monday 12 1874 </pre> <p>Finished running out furrows in pea land and started the plowing in spring wheat stubble it is in fine tilth. Spent evening at the S. School Anniversary of the Wesleyans in Brampton, had able speakers from Toronto, Poole, Hunter, and Watson, singing by the scholars. Went to G T R Depot at 12 P.M.</p> <pre> October Tuesday 13 1874 </pre> <p>Arrived in Guelph at 2 A.M. Took G W R cars at 7 oclock to Harrisburg and thence to town of Brantford, got there at 9 A.M. Walked out with a large company to "Bow Park" 3 miles east of town to attend Hon George Brown's auction sale of Short-Horns. He has here a farm of 900 acres on flats of Grand river, the farm buildings are very extensive.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Thursday 15 1874 </pre> <p>Left Brantford last evening {it is a handsome town of 10,000 inhabitants the buildings substantial and the streets neat and clean} and reached Brampton at 5:30 A.M. having a tedious delay at Guelph of over 6 hours. The music at Convention was conducted by Mr Woolet of Chicago using the "Royal Diadem", he is a good singer and added much to the interest of the meeting.</p> <pre> October Friday 16 1874 </pre> <p>Sold and delivered yesterday and today 112 bush of barley to K.C. &amp; Co. at 91c per bush, the market is almost glutted with barley at present. Was plowing today in wheat stubble, it works rather stiff as the clay is near the surface in many places. Spent the evening at choir practice. Received a letter from R J Nichols of Chicago.</p> <pre> October Saturday 17 1874 </pre> <p>At same work as yesterday. The wooden beam plow failed to work satisfactorily, so had to take it to Edmonton for necessary repairs. Messrs Joshua and George Modeland's farm was sold by auction in Brampton @ $6,800 to a Mr Cosay. Weather is pleasant, cold and frosty at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Sunday 18 1874 </pre> <p>Father and mother went to Brampton church this morning. My sisters walked up to S. School and I kept house alone. Supt was pres at school, lesson, Mark IX 33 to 42 "The Mind of Christ" J C Snell and family were here for tea, he is for a two weeks tramp to Kentucky this week. Heard Rev W McFadden preach tonight text, James I 20th verse</p> <pre> October Monday 19 1874 </pre> <p>Engaged at plowing, turned over 1 1/3 acres. Had visitors for dinner and afternoon, Mrs J M Joness of Bowmanville &amp; Rev W McFadden of Brampton Had the wood plow brought home from shop, a new sole shear and coulter laid cost $3.00 Bought of Benj Watson a fine home made cheese, weight 23 lbs @ $2.75</p> <pre> October Tuesday 20 1874 </pre> <p>Completed plowing the field and the cross furrows. Messrs Pickering &amp; King put a new pump in our barnyard well, it is neat and well finished with latest improvements $10.00 Made a bargain with Jas Sewell a certain amount of logs in bush for 8 dys work. A bright warm day. Spent evening at home paring apples.</p> <pre> October Wednesday 21 1874 </pre> <p>Started plowing across the oat stubble field (old orchard) today, it is heavy work, being harrowed last spring when wet it is packed hard in the bottom. Sold a lamb to Mr John W Smith @ $12.00 six months credit. Was helping J Woodhall to thresh.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Thursday 22 1874 </pre> <p>A severe frost last night, the face of nature was hoary for nearly an hour after bright sunrise. At the plowing with both teams. Brought in the garden stock of beets, only a small lot. Had a visit this evening from Mr C H Golding.</p> <pre> October Friday 23 1874 </pre> <p>At same work as yesterday. At noon hour we docked and assorted the ewe lambs and sold 2 aged ewes to Mr McCollum @ $7.00, bought of him a hind quarter of beef @ $6.00. At Brampton tonight to Choir Practice a rather small turn out. Bought at Bannister's a sett of parlor croquet $1.00, a photo album @ $1.75</p> <pre> October Saturday 24 1874 </pre> <p>Still at the plowing, the ground works better on the knolls than in lower parts of field. Sold to Mr Saml Huxley 3 breeding ewes of 4 or 5 years of age. Father went to Brampton today to attend auction sales of real estate, also received from C.P.A. Society the prize money $2.00 on sheep Mailed yesterday to Markam to Bell Foundry the sum of $10.00</p> <pre> October Sunday 25 1874 </pre> <p>Drove to S. School at 10 A.M. supt &amp; sec abs, lesson, Mark X, 46 to 52, "Healing the blind man Bartimaeus". Mr N.V. Watson addressed the school. Spent afternoon at writing up S.S. class books and at music Heard Mr Thos Holtby preach in Brampton, text, John XVI 31st A warm pleasant day as fine as summer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> October Friday 30 1874 </pre> <p>Commenced operations in the turnip plot, with a hoe cutting off tops from turnips they are mostly under the average size and will be considerably under an average crop. Spent evening at Edmonton Temple they elected their Officers for ensuing term, the attendance of mambers is not so good as it should be.</p> <pre> October Saturday 31 1874 </pre> <p>At same work as on yesterday Drew in 5 small loads and put them in driving house cellar. Quite a cold day, with light westerly snow showers. Barley is now selling @ $1.00 per bush in Brampton. "Hallow-Een" is a fine time for mischievous boys, but not so commonly observed as it used to be some years ago.</p> <pre> November Sunday 1 1874 </pre> <p>Drove up to S. School at 10 A.M. Supt pres. Sec abs, lesson, Mark XI, 19 to 24, "The fig tree withered", a pointed &amp; instructive lesson is taught by this incident Misses Jennie Peacock &amp; Elsie Modeland spent the day here. Heard Rev Mr Bell preach in Brampton tonight, text, I Thessns V 17th verse A good practical sermon indeed.</p> <pre> November Monday 2 1874 </pre> <p>Rutabaga harvest continued. Had the help of a man {J Sewell}, pushed the work lively as the weather is fine and dry. Drew in 8 loads beside doing a good deal at topping. At Brampton tonight and heard Mr Bengough the cartoonist of the Grip deliver comic llecture Pleasantries of Public Life with illustrations</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Tuesday 3 1874 </pre> <p>At the turnips, brought in ten loads, have the remainder plowed out, the stock of all kinds are now living on the tops of which they are very fond. Spent evening entirely at home at music. Are having Indian summer now, sky cloudless, around the horizon hangs a dense cloud of blue smoke.</p> <pre> November Wednesday 4 1874 </pre> <p>Harvest is really over for 1874 Brought in the last of the turnips, in all 26 loads, about 750 bush from 2 1/4 acres, not a great yield but they will be of great service next spring feeding stock. Spent afternoon helping J Learment at work. Had visitors this evening Mrs Grimshaw &amp; Misses K F &amp; S W Snell also Mr &amp; Mrs Robert Armstrong.</p> <pre> November Thursday 5 1874 </pre> <p>Spent forenoon hauling off the field turnip tops for the stock. After dinner started the plow to work in Hungarian grass sod plot, it works in fine order. Drove up to Willow Lodge and spent evening in conversation with the folks J C Snell will be home tomorrow from Kentucky where he has been for two weeks at Short-Horn sales.</p> <pre> November Friday 6 1874 </pre> <p>At same work as yesterday Also moved a cedar rail fence to divide a field and protect the green rye from the ravages of the cattle and sheep. Received $14.00 from Mr Bustle of Hornby the balance of pay for a lamb. At Brampton tonight at choir practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Saturday 7 1874 </pre> <p>At the plow again today. Also harrowing down the corn hills and potato drills preparatory to plowing the ground Father went to the business meeting of the Quarterly Board on Church matters. In Brampton they have decided to buy a pipe organ for WM Church to cost $1000.00 of which over $600 are already subscribed.</p> <pre> November Sunday 8 1874 </pre> <p>At the Quarterly Meeting in Brampton this morning, Rev J H Starr of Streetsville preached, text Galatians VI, 9th verse. A large attendance and a very good meeting. Heard the same preacher again tonight, text, Luke XIII 24th, a plain, practical sermon. A fine warm day, with a smoky atmosphere</p> <pre> November Monday 9 1874 </pre> <p>Spent forenoon helping our neighbor J Learment, turning live hogs into pork. Afternoon plowing corn stubble ground with both teams. At Brampton this evening and at "Safe Guard" Lodge No 350, the officers were installed by G H Golding, T.D. W.C.T. Bro J H Ferguson, W.S. H W Dawson.</p> <pre> November Tuesday 10 1874 </pre> <p>Mailed last night a letter to New York and a "Banner" to Uncle Adam, F. Bay City, Michigan. Plowing today in turnip ground, very heavy work on both man and beast. Weather continues warm and dry, very little frost at night. Spent evening at home playing table croquet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Wednesday 11 1874 </pre> <p>Completed the plowing for this year, by finishing the turnip ground, cleaned the plows and stored them away for winter quarters in the shed Have plowed this fall about 29 acres beside the 13 acres of fall wheat and rye. Fanning up peas threshed by J Sewell, have about 70 bush of this years crop threshed.</p> <pre> November Thursday 12 1874 </pre> <p>Built a stone culvert over the road ditch at the front gate, in place of the old plank bridge, the stones used were large square sided stones gathered from the fields. Had a call from Mr John William Green of New York is a smart looking young man engaged extensively in the livery business. Hard frosts these nights.</p> <pre> November Friday 13 1874 </pre> <p>Spent the most of day in the barn, removing chaff and winter feed and threshing peas. Sold to T Crawforth the last of ram lambs at $6.00 At Brampton tonight at choir practice. Received a letter from Mr J J Bunting of Kincardine.</p> <pre> November Saturday 14 1874 </pre> <p>Sold to K.C. &amp; Co. 51 bush of barley @ $1.11 per bush Had an introduction to Mrs Watson of England, a temperance lecturess who is going to spend a week in Brampton and vicinity. Mr J R Craig sold his farm by auction @ $62.75 per acre.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Sunday 15 1874 </pre> <p>At S. School this forenoon Supt and Sec pres, lesson Mark XII, 38 to 44, "Hypocrisy and Piety". In company with J C Snell went to Brampton at 3 PM and heard Mrs Watson speak in Town Hall on the "Hospitals of London England" Heard Rev Mr Bell preach tonight, text I Corinthians XV, 56th</p> <pre> November Monday 16 1874 </pre> <p>Spent day working the wood yard, putting it in order and sawing old rails for firewood. Father, mother &amp; Viney spent the day at Mr Joseph Pearen's. At Brampton tonight and at the Lodge. Mr J Evart became a member of the Order. We had a melodeon on trial and will be purchased for the Temple.</p> <pre> November Tuesday 17 1874 </pre> <p>A rainy morning. Spent the day applying McDougall's sheep dip on our whole flock of sheep {26}. and also put some of same mixture on the cattle. Tonight with a party of nine Good Templars including "Mrs Watson of England" we drove down to Churchville and visited "Polar Star" Lodge I.O.G.T.</p> <pre> November Wednesday 18 1874 </pre> <p>Was engaged in hauling leaf mould from the woods, for the garden, drew 5 loads. Had a call from Mr James Thompson of 4th line east. Spent this evening in Brampton at a l;ecture given by Mrs Watson on the "Magnitude of London". A good lecture and a large audience.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Thursday 19 1874 </pre> <p>Spent forenoon firing a large stone in center of orchrd field This afternoon was hauling firewood for Jas Sewell, off the line of C V Railway in the "other place" woods. This evening we had a general melee and slaughter in the poultry house killing and dressing 14 hens for the market.</p> <pre> November Friday 20 1874 </pre> <p>A snow storm about three inches fell last night, spent the day choring around and making preparations for winter. This evening Mrs Watson lectured in Ebenezer Church to a full house on the "The Street Arabs of London" A load of Brampton young people were up at the meeting.</p> <pre> November Saturday 21 1874 </pre> <p>Mrs Watson staid at our place last night. This morning I drove her down to Brampton in time for 9 o'clock train, she will attend the Grand Lodge, I.O.G.T. next week at Brockville. Sold to J C Snell two Berkshire hogs 5 months old @ $12.50 each. Sold to Mr Marshall of Boston a shearling Cotswold ram @ $20.00</p> <pre> November Sunday 22 1874 </pre> <p>Went to S. School at 10 A.M. Supt and Sec. pres lesson Mark XIV 3 to 9th "The Anointing of Christ at Bethany". Rev Mr Bell preached at Zion this afternoon and tonight in Brampton, text, Psalm XCVI 11th verse, a deeply impressive sermon, abounding with striking illustrations and full of spiritual fire.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Monday 23 1874 </pre> <p>Father made a friendly call on our new neighbour Mr Davis and met with a warm reception Commenced chopping firewood in lower bush, some fallen trees the result of last summer's storm. Mailed a letter to R J Nichols, Chicago; and a "Peel Banner" to J J Bunting, Kincardine. Spent evening at Temple, small attendance, a stormy night.</p> <pre> November Tuesday 24 1874 </pre> <p>A wintry day, snow squalls from the west. At same work as yesterday, there are not many trees downn by the windfalls this season. Spent evening at home, playing on melodeon, reading and conversation.</p> <pre> November Wednesday 25 1874 </pre> <p>Gristed at Main's milll in Brampton 13 bush of mixed "Diehl" and "Farrow" wheat. Sold to Mrs Trueman 2 bags of "Early Rose" potatoes @ 90c each. This afternoon was making a maul and axe handles. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice of Oshawa.</p> <pre> November Thursday 26 1874 </pre> <p>To day was at a variety of jobs. Hauling leaf mould to cover the flower beds; hauling building stones for the projected new cow house and firing stumps and brush heaps on the edge of the woods. Spent evening writing a letter to J J Bunting of Kincardine to be mailed to morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> November Friday 27 1874 </pre> <p>At pretty much the same class of work as yesterday. At Brampton this evening and heard Prof. Shaw in the Concert Hall explain the tricks and delusions of the doctrine of the Spiritualists, very thoroughly, also read several pieces, mostly comic, in first class style.</p> <pre> November Saturday 28 1874 </pre> <p>Snowing all day from N.East. Doing indoor work as much as possible, threshing a peck of white beans, and cutting corn stalks with straw cutter, &amp;c &amp;c. J C Snell called this evening on his way home from Toronto.</p> <pre> November Sunday 29 1874 </pre> <p>Nearly one foot of snow. Drove sleigh up to S. School at 10 A.M. Supt and Sec pres, lesson, Mark XIV, 42 to 50, "The Betrayal of Jesus by Judas". After the school we had a meeting to make arrangements for an anniversary party, 30th Dec. was fixed for the day and committees appointed to get things ready. SPent evening at home.</p> <pre> November Monday 30 1874 </pre> <p>Chopping in the woods. A cold freezing day and a foot of light snow made it cold work for the feet at chopping. J C Snell called for one of the Berkshires to ship for the state of Wisconsin. Spent evening at the Temple, a slim meeting once more.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Tuesday 1 1874 </pre> <p>Delivered two cords of dry, soft wood at the "Ashery" in Brampton and received for it $2.00 per cord. Bought at Burnett's 35 ft of 1/2 inch planed basswood lumber @ 2c per ft for a croquet table. Spent evening at Willow Lodge, the music committee for S.S. Party met there for business, after which we spent a few hours in games, charades, &amp;c. Mailed to Napanee subscription for "Casket."</p> <pre> December 2 1874 </pre> <p>Hauling up cordwood and piling it up ready for the circular saw. Yesterday bought at Peaker's store a cross cut saw and flat file @ $5.50. At Brampton tonight and ordered for the S.School at Bannister's 6 copies of the "Royal Diadem". The sleighing is just about done, thawing tonight very fast.</p> <pre> December Thursday 3 1874 </pre> <p>A fine warm day, some of the neighbours are plowing. Walked over to 3rd line east Lot 14 to attend Mr Joshua Modeland's auction sale of farm stock and implements, the greater part of the articles offered brought fair prices We bought a Short Horn bull 10 mths old @$80.00, named "Momentem" Thos Robinson auctioneer.</p> <pre> December Friday 4 1874 </pre> <p>At the woods across the creek cutting the hemlocks, saw logs with the new cross cut saw, it works very well but is rather short {5 1/2 ft} for any large timber. Spent evening at home paring apples for drying purposes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Saturday 5 1874 </pre> <p>This forenoon went over to Mr Joshua Modeland's and brought home from thence the Shot Horn bull calf aged months, "Momentum" and paid cash $74.00 the discount being 8 per cent for eleven months. In Brampton this evening and bought at K.C.&amp; Co. a $18.00 overcoat of brown beaver, also some articles in hardware.</p> <pre> December Sunday 6 1874 </pre> <p>Drove spring wagon to S.School Supt pres, Sec pres, lesson, Mark XIV, 66 to 72, "The denial of Christ by Peter," Had a short practice after the school of the tunes for the anniversary. Heard Rev W Bevins preach in Brampton tonight, text Hebrews III 1st verse.</p> <pre> December Monday 7 1874 </pre> <p>Spent the day chopping up the hemlock tops into firewood. Walked to Brampton tonight and mailed a letter to Oshawa {George Rice}. Received from Aleck Campbell a copy of first number of the new Tory paper "Conservator" for this county. At Lodge this evening, one initiated.</p> <pre> December Tuesday 8 1874 </pre> <p>With the help of J Sewell, at 50 cents per day, sawed with cross cut saw 14 logs of hemlock, cutting the trees down about one half of which were dry and lifeless A cold freezing day, no snow. At home tonight and had a busy evening, writing music, &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Wednesday 91874 </pre> <p>Work in the bush continued, cutting mostly dry hemlocks, which are always sound if but recently dead. This afternoon Viney, Emma &amp; I drove up to Willow Lodge and thence to the residence of Mrs John Snell where we spent a couple of hours Then over to Ebenezer to the S.S. practice for anniversary.</p> <pre> December Thursday 10 1874 </pre> <p>Completed the sawing of the hemlock logs and started on the basswood, beech and elm for beams and sleepers, also cutting considerable firewood out of the tops and small ends of the logs. Weather is moderate. The Christmas fat cattle show at Guelph today.</p> <pre> December Friday 11 1874 </pre> <p>Finished for the present the work at the timber having now sufficient cut and ready for hauling home with the first sleighing. Paid Jno Sewell for 3 1/2 day's work $1.75. At Brampton tonight and went to Choir Practice. Mailed to J J Bunting two copies of the "Conservator". Received a letter from J.J.B. and one from Uncle Adam.</p> <pre> December Saturday 12 1874 </pre> <p>With the help of Jno Learment we killed and dressed for pork the 2 yr Berkshire sow, weight 324 lbs and a five month pig, weight 142 lbs. Sold to K.C.&amp; Co. the old sow @ $8.00 per cwt and bought two porkers weighing 150 lbs each, total pork kept for the year's consumption 750 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Sunday 13 1874 </pre> <p>Spent forenoon at S.School Sut and Sec pres, lesson, Mark XV 22 to 39, "The Crucifixion of Jesus Christr," A large attendance of scholars [ink blot] the exercises were interesting and instructive both for soul and body. Snow started falling this morning so that tonight we drove cutter to Brampton and heard Rev W Burns preach, text, Romans I 16th verse</p> <pre> December Monday 14 1874 </pre> <p>Mailed this morning three letters one to Uncle Adam, one to Mr John Tribble of Amaranth and the third a short note to Mr J.E. Pearen of Woodhill. Received from J C Snell a cheque for $70.00 being amount due us for 5 Berkshire @ $14.00 each. Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiated.</p> <pre> December Tuesday 15 1874 </pre> <p>Commenced the task of hauling the timber for the cow house, worked at until noon. After dinner Viney, Emma, and I drover over to 6 line east No 8 to visit at Mr John Pearen's. We spent afternoon and evening very pleasantly with the young folks, at social and music, &amp;c &amp;c. Got home about 10 o'clock P.M.</p> <pre> December Wednesday 16 1874 </pre> <p>At same work as yesterday. Drew on the sleigh today 14 sticks of timber from 19 ft to 32 ft in lengtrh, piling them up in the wood yard to be in readiness for hewing early next spring. Spent evening at S.S. Practice at Ebenezer, a good attendance of scholars and they sang well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Thursday 17 1874 </pre> <p>Finished hauling the timber in all about 25 pieces, also drew the remainder of the cordwood from "other place" woods and brought two loads of stone for the foundation from the fields. Received a letter from Aunt Annie Ferguson of Missouri telling us of the dangerous illness of her husband. Spent evening at Willow Lodge in social chat and music.</p> <pre> December Friday 18 1874 </pre> <p>This forenoon, hauling black ash rails from "other place" woods for the fence S.W. of old orchard field. Afternoon , led "Oliver Twist" to Brampton and weighed him on market scales, 1825 lbs, sold him to T Crawforth @ 3 1/2 c per lb. Spent evening at "Edmonton Lodge", one initiated and had a nice quiet meeting.</p> <pre> December Saturday 19 1874 </pre> <p>Hauling basswood rails from woods and piling them up in yard for future use. Spent afternoon in Brampton at a mass meeting of Reformers K Chisholm was nominated for Ontario Parliament, speeches by Mr Hodgins of Brant Co., and W Barber of Halton Co. Mailed a letter to John Ferguson Missouri Received a letter from Oshawa.</p> <pre> December Sunday 20 1874 </pre> <p>Drove a sleigh load of scholars up to S.School, Supt pres, Sec pres, lesson, Mark XVI 9 to 20, "Our risen Lord". We received the last supply of "Canadian Messenger" for the year for our school, it is a good little paper. Heard tonight in Brampton the Rev Mr Reynolds from ALbion preach, text, John III 16th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Monday 21 1874 </pre> <p>Finished hauling the rails have nearly 500 very good ones and a reserve of 250 cedar rails. J C Snell brought us a small family of Berkshires 5 in number 2 months old for to keep through the winter for him. Spent evening at Safe Guard Lodge No 350 I.O.G.T., one lady initiated, the attendance of members small</p> <pre> December Tuesday 22 1874 </pre> <p>J.C.S. came for the last two of the five Berkshires he bought from us. This forenoon was spent working at a croquet board for amusement in the evenings Drew 2 1/2 cords of firewood from lower bush. The weather is very moderate.</p> <pre> December Wednesday 23 1874 </pre> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning with father, mother and Elsie who started for Oshawa to pay our friends a Christmas visit. Spent evening at Ebenezer Chapael practising music and a meeting for transacting business in reference to the affairs of the school. Received a letter from Uncle Adam Ferguson</p> <pre> December Thursday 24 1874 </pre> <p>Spent my spare time after stock feeding in making and completing a croquet board 3 1/2 ft by 8 ft of 1/2 inch basswood lumber and covered with water proof cloth using brass wire for hoops. At Brampton tonight, maling preparations for acting as Santa Claus tonight. Miss H Modeland came up for to spend Christmas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Friday 25 1874 </pre> <p>Merry, merry Christmas, sacred and time honorary holiday art thou. My sisters and I took dinner at "Willow Lodge" with J C Snell and family. In the evening Viney, K F Snell and I went with a large sleighload of young folks from Brampton up to the residence of Mr John McGregor in Caledon and had a nice quiet party until the "wee sma" hour had past.</p> <pre> December Saturday 26 1874 </pre> <p>Arrived home at 6 oclock this morning, pretty sleepy but went right to work for the day, at hauling cordwood from the lower woods. Drove Miss H Modeland home this evening to Brampton. Father got home from Oshawa tonight. Bought a new buggy whip @ $1.00 from K.C.&amp; Co. Yesterday we had a game on the new croquet board..</p> <pre> December Sunday 27 1874 </pre> <p>At S.School this morning. Supt pres, Sec pres, lesson, A Review of the past quarter's lessons. Golden text, Mark XVI last two verses, also a partial review of the first-year's lessons. Heard Rev J W Bell preach in Brampton tonight, text I Corinthians X 31st verse. The sermon was about the sin of dancing, and was practical and pointed.</p> <pre> December Monday 28 1874 </pre> <p>Working in the barn all forenoon, getting ready for straw-cutting tomorrow. The nomination of councillors for Chingaucousy took place today at Edmonton. Spent evening at the Lodge two young men were initiated Mother and Elsie came home tonight from Oakville. A regular thaw, snow nearly all gone.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> December Tuesday 29 1874 </pre> <p>Took a drive before daylight up to Zion church with a load of cedar boughs for decoration. Guy Bell with his straw cutter this forenoon cut for us two loads of rye and oat sheaves and some straw. Spent the afternoon in helping to trim the church for the party. We had practice again tonight, a final rehearsal of the songs.</p> <pre> December Wednesday 30 1874 </pre> <p>A frosty morning and a cold west wind. Went to Edmonton and attended a committee meeting for arrangements regarding the approaching parliamentary election. Spent evening at our S.S. Anniversary everything passed off quietly and pleasantly. Revs Croll and Bell &amp; R Smith M.P. were speakers, J R Craig acted as chairman, we realized $25.00 about</p> <pre> December Thursday 31 1874 </pre> <p>The last day of the year, a very suitable time for thought and review of the deeds and actions and whether the time has been wisely improved or otherwise. Valuable lessons can be learned by a careful retrospect of 1874. It should also prove an incentive to strive to correct some of the mistakes in this year's operations in the plans and calculations for next year's work. Rev J W Bell staid here all last night and this forenoon he is full of life and conversation. This afternoon was spent in putting the churches in order after the party. Spent evening in Brampton doing some business in the stores. The weather was moderate, very little snow, but splendid wheeling on the roads. Mailed a letter to Uncle Adam Ferguson, Bay City, Michigan</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Memoranda </pre> <p>Ring out the old, ring in the new Ring happy bells across the snow, The year is going let him go; Ring out the false ring in the true.</p> <p>As the clock is on the strike of twelve at the close of the year, I am ringing our bell lively, to hail the birth of the New Year 1875</p> <p>. Memorands</p> <p>Full knee-deep lies the winter snow, And the winter winds are wearily siighing, Toll ye the church bell sad and slow, And tread softly and speak low, For the old year lies a-dying.</p> <pre> Old year, you must not die: You came to us so readily. You lived with us so steadily. Old year, you shall not die. </pre> <pre> --------------------------- </pre> <p>His face is growing sharp and thin, Alack! our friend is gone. Close up his eyes: tie up his chin: Step from the corpse, and let him in That standeth there alone,</p> <pre> And waiteth at the door. There's a new foot on the floor, my friend, And a new face at the door, my friend, A new face at the door. Alfred Tennyson </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY</span></h2> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>₵</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>₵</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>For Peel Banner</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7th</p> </td> <td> <p>Subscription for "Country Gentlemen" in 1874</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9th</p> </td> <td> <p>From H Hawkins for Berkshires</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>For 292 lbs of beef @ 5¢</p> </td> <td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>60</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>For Aide @ 5½¢</p> </td> <td> <p>  3</p> </td> <td> <p>52</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To T Milner for tea &amp; groceries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To K. C. &amp; Co. on account</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>From Mrs Truman for 5 cords of wood</p> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>From Pendleton for a cord hard wood</p> </td> <td> <p>  3</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>From Pendleton for 2 cords wood</p> </td> <td> <p>  7</p> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$57</p> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY</strong>.</p> <p> </p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>₵</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>₵</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24th</p> </td> <td> <p>For Sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>31st</p> </td> <td> <p>For Quarterage and other articles</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Various Expenses</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Brought over</p> </td> <td> <p>57</p> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> <td> <p>16</p> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>36.00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Balance in favor</p> </td> <td> <p>$21</p> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Gristed 12 bush Treadwell wheat</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>11 bush oats and peas chopped</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY</span></h2> <p><strong> </strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>For J G Scott's present</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4th</p> </td> <td> <p>To W Baldock for pair of W Brahams</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Expenses attending the wedding party</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14th</p> </td> <td> <p>To W A Mitchell for repairs on my watch</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To do for sett of studs and cuff buttons (pearl)</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>For rent (annual) of Church pew</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>From K C &amp; Co for 21½ bush wheat</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>80</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>Mailed to Viney</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>For cedar posts</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>80</p> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>80</p> </td> <td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>30</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27</p> </td> <td> <p>Trip to Oakville and expenses including Dr. Sutherland bill</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>Sundry articles for home use and consumption</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>17</p> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>30</p> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>80</p> </td> <td> <p>29</p> </td> <td> <p>30</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">6</span> 1</p> </td> <td> <p>From Dr Johnson</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>For clothing and a brass ruler</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>To Superannuated Minister's Fund</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>From K C &amp; Co for 45 bush S Wheat @ $1.12</p> </td> <td> <p>51</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>For barrel of salt</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To Savage on Iron Harrows</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>To Dr Patullo on acc/</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>For sundry articles</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>"   5 lbs butter</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>And Eggs</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>90</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>For 6 lbs of butter @ 30¢</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>80</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To K.C. &amp; Co. 60 lbs of clover seed</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>"     "    6 bush barley</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>________</p> </td> <td> <p>_____</p> </td> <td> <p>____</p> </td> <td> <p>____</p> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$56</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> <td> <p>48</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>Chopped at Main's Mill. 25 bush of peas &amp; oats also 1½ bush wheat cracked for mush</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1st</p> </td> <td> <p>7 lb butter @ 30¢ per lb</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Dry Goods and Sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>For pine lumber</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>To R Quin for fixing iron plow</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>From J Smith for beef cow</p> </td> <td> <p>36</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To K.C. &amp; Co for Sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>To R Noble for lumber</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>For seed spring wheat 8 bush</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>From J C Snell</p> </td> <td> <p>35</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> <p>For Hardware and sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>29</p> </td> <td> <p>To Jos Williams</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>To Dr Hoddard of Toronto for Viney &amp; expenses</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>30</p> </td> <td> <p>For blankets and sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To J Coyne. for two pairs of boots</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>29th</p> </td> <td> <p>From C. V. R. R. Co for land &amp; labor</p> </td> <td> <p>56</p> </td> <td> <p>76</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To C. P. A. S. for Annual Ticket</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Total </span>-</p> </td> <td> <p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">150</span></p> </td> <td> <p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">36</span></p> </td> <td> <p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">66</span></p> </td> <td> <p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">35</span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>Gristed at Norval Mills 12 bush Treadwell wheat</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>and</p> </td> <td> <p>peas</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>Chopped at Main's</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>bush</p> </td> <td> <p>oats</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, MAY.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2nd</p> </td> <td> <p>From Arthur Norris for 1 bush Orchard grass seed</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To Quarterly Board</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>"   W Cation for 4 bush Early peas</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>From C. P. A. S. for 3rd prize on "Oliver Twist"</p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>for sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>For 6 bush "Early Rose"</p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>"     Butter &amp; eggs</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>"     "Hungarian" &amp; sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>To Viney at Oshawa</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>From T Crawforth for two 2 yr old steers</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To Wilkinson for hat and pants</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To K C &amp; Co for vest</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>62½</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, MAY.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold to a Caledonian 1/2 bush orchard grasseed</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>Expenses to Good Templar's Concert</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>For Dry Goods</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>            Total --</p> </td> <td> <p>84</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> <p>34</p> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>Sowed 30 bush oats</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>"           20   "    Spring Wheat</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>"          16    "   barley</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>"           24   "   peas</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>"             6   "     "</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3rd</p> </td> <td> <p>To K. C. &amp; Co on acc/</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>32</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>From "Merchants" bank per interest on deposit</p> </td> <td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9th</p> </td> <td> <p>To K C &amp; Co for turnip seed &amp; buck wheat</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>From J Learment on old debt</p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>To T Milner for 1/2 bus buckwheat</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>From K. C. &amp; Co for 11 bush wheat @ $1.15.</p> </td> <td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>For Comic readings 30c &amp; Sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>27</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>42</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>From T Milner for 246 lbs wool @ 40¢</p> </td> <td> <p>98</p> </td> <td> <p>40</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26</p> </td> <td> <p>To K. C. &amp; Co for sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Total</p> </td> <td> <p>125</p> </td> <td> <p>65</p> </td> <td> <p>47</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9th</p> </td> <td> <p>Gristed at J. W. Mains 11 bush Treadwell and chopped 7 bush peas</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT, JULY.</span></h2> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>₵</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>₵</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1st</p> </td> <td> <p>To J Williams</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Expenses of the day in Brampton</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>From J Woodhall</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>To Jos Williams</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>From D. White for two sheep</p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>Harvest tools and other articles</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>To R Quin for laying and pointing plow shares</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>To Milner for groceries &amp;c &amp;c</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT, JULY.</span></h2> <p>{No entries on this page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>          </strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>To J. Williams final settlement for 4 months work</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>At Barnum's show &amp;c &amp;c</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>To R Rogers for 3 dy's work</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>Groceries and incidental expenses</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26</p> </td> <td> <p>To K. C. &amp; Co for groceries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27</p> </td> <td> <p>From T Crawforth for a calf</p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST.</strong></p> <p>{No Entries on this page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>Sundry articles</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>To W D Hunter for subscription on "Derry West" Hall of Temperance</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>To R H Hodgson for one bottle of "Vinegar Bitters" a tonic.</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>From Mr Benjamin Watson on       "        Oliver Twist's acc/</p> </td> <td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>Expenses of three persons to the Toronto Fair</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>From A Franks for lamb</p> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>29</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5th</p> </td> <td> <p>Gristed at Main's 11 bush Treadwell &amp; 9 bush peas for chopping</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5th</p> </td> <td> <p>From B. Watson for a lamb</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>For lambs and cattle money</p> </td> <td> <p>56</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>  "   Balance on Iron Harrows</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To Ambrose &amp; Bannister for Music</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>From Toppin for lamb</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>From Preston "   "</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>Dry Goods and Shoe Bill at Coyne's</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>40</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>Expenses to Brantford</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid W Campbell's blacksmith bill</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>For 112 busk barley at .91</p> </td> <td> <p>101</p> </td> <td> <p>92</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>   "  K C &amp; Co's Store bill and dry Goods</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>Fixing plow</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Cheese @ 12½¢</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>A new pump</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> <p>From different parties cattle money</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>Fancy Good &amp; Bell Cash</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>For lambs and cattle money</p> </td> <td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Prize money</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Dry Goods &amp;c. &amp;c.</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>  "       "</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27</p> </td> <td> <p>From P Chisholm</p> </td> <td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>29</p> </td> <td> <p>For public taxes</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> <td> <p>97</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>31</p> </td> <td> <p>From Mr Ben Booth for cattle money</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Total</p> </td> <td> <p>242</p> </td> <td> <p>92</p> </td> <td> <p>216</p> </td> <td> <p>72</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER.</span></h2> <p><strong> </strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2nd</p> </td> <td> <p>From Mr Fraser of Esquesing for a lamb</p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4th</p> </td> <td> <p>From Alex Scott balance on lamb</p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To A Rossiter for threshing grain</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>From Mr Bustle for lamb</p> </td> <td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>For dry goods and shoes &amp;c. &amp;c.</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>12.00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>From Saml Huxby for 3 sheep</p> </td> <td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>From N McCallum for two fat sheep</p> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>From T Crawforth for lamb</p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>    "    K. C. &amp; Co for barley</p> </td> <td> <p>56</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$121</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25th</p> </td> <td> <p>Gristed at Main's Mill 13 bush of wheat</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1<span style="text-decoration:line-through;">3</span>4</p> </td> <td> <p>From K. C. &amp; Co. due bill for ducks</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>and poultry &amp; eggs</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To K. C. &amp; Co for 119 lbs of pork @ $7.00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>33</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> <p>From Mr Marshall for "Billy" sheep</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>From Mr Davis on cattle acc/</p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>To K. C. &amp; Co. for 179 lbs of pork @ 7¢</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>For potatoes</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>80</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>35</p> </td> <td> <p>80</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>83</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>121</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>157</p> </td> <td> <p>55</p> </td> <td> <p>43</p> </td> <td> <p>33</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, DECEMBER.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1st</p> </td> <td> <p>From J Campbell for 2 cords of wood</p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>To Peaker for saw</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>To K. C. &amp; Co. for suit of tweed</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3rd</p> </td> <td> <p>From two parties for cattle money</p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>To Joshua Modeland for "Momentum"</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>74</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>For in exchange on pork and &amp;c. &amp;c.</p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>For "Christian Guardien" for 1875</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>From J C Snell for Berkshires</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>For quarter of beef and sundries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p><strong>CASH ACCOUNT, DECEMBER.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>From T Crawforth for "Oliver Twist"</p> </td> <td> <p>63</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>Sundry Articles</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>Christmas expenses of various kinds</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>31st</p> </td> <td> <p>For dry goods and sundry articles</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Total</p> </td> <td> <p>144</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>129</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12th</p> </td> <td> <p>Chopped at Main's 14 bush of oats &amp; peas</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>SUMMARY OF CASH ACCOUNT.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Received.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Paid.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Jan.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p>$  57</p> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> <td> <p> 36</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Feb.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>   </strong>25</p> </td> <td> <p>80</p> </td> <td> <p> 29</p> </td> <td> <p>30</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Mar.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>  </strong>56</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> <td> <p> 48</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>April.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong>150</p> </td> <td> <p>36</p> </td> <td> <p> 66</p> </td> <td> <p>35</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>May.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>  </strong>84</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> <p> 34</p> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>June.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong>125</p> </td> <td> <p>65</p> </td> <td> <p> 47</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>July.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>   </strong>9</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> 17</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Aug.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>   </strong>3</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p> 28</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Sept.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>  </strong>29</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p> 14</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Oct.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong>242</p> </td> <td> <p>92</p> </td> <td> <p>216</p> </td> <td> <p>72</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Nov.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong>157</p> </td> <td> <p>55</p> </td> <td> <p> 43</p> </td> <td> <p>33</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Dec.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong>144</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>129</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> <td> <p>___</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Total Paid</p> </td> <td> <p>--</p> </td> <td> <p>-</p> </td> <td> <p>711</p> </td> <td> <p>27</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Total Received</p> </td> <td> <p>1087</p> </td> <td> <p>60</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Balance</p> </td> <td> <p>376</p> </td> <td> <p>33</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p>BILLS PAYABLE---JANUARY.</p> <p>{No entries on this page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>BILLS PAYABLE---APRIL.</strong></p> <p><strong>{No entries on this page}</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>          BILLS PAYABLE---MAY.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Amt.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20th</p> </td> <td> <p>On or before 1st January next for a bell to the Agent</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><strong>RECEIVABLE.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct 23</p> </td> <td> <p>Sent by mail (registered) to L Jones &amp; Co of Markham for bell</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>BILLS PAYABLE---AUGUST.</strong></p> <p><strong>{No entries on this page}</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>BILLS PAYABLE---SEPTEMBER.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Amt.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>To be paid at Brampton Fair to Savage balance on Iron Harrows</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><strong>RECEIVABLE.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct 7</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid the above</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>BILLS PAYABLE---OCTOBER</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Amt.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">12</span></p> </td> <td> <p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">00</span></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><strong>RECEIVABLE.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>No entries</p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>BILLS PAYABLE---NOVEMBER.</strong></p> <p><strong>{No entries on this page}</strong></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><strong>BILLS PAYABLE---DECEMBER.</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>Amt.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>$</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong>₵</strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5th</p> </td> <td> <p>At K Chisholm &amp; Co for an overcoat to be paid within three months from date</p> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><strong>RECEIVABLE.</strong></p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17th</p> </td> <td> <p>Drew from Merchant's Bank the 6 month's interest due on deposit</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>62½</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Deposited in Bank making the sum of total deposit bearing 5 per cent interest per annum</p> </td> <td> <p>500</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb554a99555be2871241809c937e5090.pdf 2f4776785f0327c6b4e3cb0f7790e058 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a57f3a83e7a4ce2a3aae65b4a391ab34.pdf 6e5ccd2a7861ce9b0456b628e3aa092c PDF Text Text John Ferguson (1851 – 1931) 1869 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers POCKET DIARY for 1869. Containing A Blank Space for Every Day in the Year, CALENDAR, RATES OF POSTAGE, &c. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1869. Friday, January 1, 1869. Was cold and stormy, spent the day at Mr. Mason's pleasantly, had a sleigh ride in the evening to Derry West. Saturday 2 Nothing particular taking place, was working hard all day, threshing peas with the flail Sunday 3 Went to Sunday School in the morning and heard J. C. Small read a good letter from our superintendent exhorting the scholars to trust in Jesus. was at "Zion" in the afternoon Monday, January 4, 1869 There was a change in the weather today and the snow has nearly all disappeared. Spent the day hauling firewood, was at Brampton in the evening for medicine for my aunt Mrs Peacock �Tuesday 5 Was building a fence in the bush on the "other place" and was at the Division at night and had a very good meeting although the attendance was small. Wednesday 6 The thaw still continues so that there is little or no sleighing. Was engaged in splitting rails at the "other place". Jane was at our place all day and John C came down in the evening. Thursday, January 7, 1869. The weather to day was very pleasant. Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. Took Jane home in the evening and spent it at their place. Friday 8 In the morning was in Brampton at Mrs J.D. Armstrong's funeral and heard Mr McFadden preach an affecting sermon. The evening set in very stormy so that I spent it at home in reading. (to Mr A. Saturday 9 Drinkwater) (Miss E. Cheyne was married yesterday.) The snow storm of last evening has turned into rain this morning and the thaw continues. Nothing particular has transpired today, was engaged in building fence, in the evening made preparations for Sunday. Sunday, January 10, 1869. Was at Sunday school in the morning where superintendent was absent had two new scholars in my class. Went to Zion in the afternoon but we were dissappointed of a preacher, and spent the evening at home. Monday 11 Was chopping cordwood all day. Went to the teacher's prayer meeting in the evening, there were only three present still we had a good meeting and it is the earnest prayer of the teachers that God would revive his work with school. Tuesday 12 �The weather today was very fine the sun shining brightly all day, was at the same kind of work as yesterday, went to the division in the evening as there were only three of of the members present the division was not open yet. Wednesday, January 13, 1869. The weather today was quite warm and pleasant, was engaged in splitting the last oak tree on the "other place" into stakes. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 14 The weather continues very fine so that the winter so far has been unusually pleasant, was at the same work as yesterday. Nearly every member of the family is sick with colds except myself. Friday 15 In the forenoon was hauling out manure around the old appletrees went to Brampton in the afternoon and beside the other newspapers obtained a copy of the Weekly {deal Telegraph this paper contains a great of reading matter. Saturday, January 16, 1869 My father has been so very sick today with a bad cold that he was confined to the house. John C. brought Jane down this morning and she spent the day with us. (J.C. has also been very sick all this week). Mr Smith and Mr Nichols came up and spent the evening at our place. Sunday 17 Was at Sunday school this morning Mr. Millard occupied the whole time at the school in the talking about Sunday School missionary work and that Mr. McDavie's application to be missionary has been accepted. Went to Zion this after noon and heard Mr. Sutherland speak about holiness. Monday 18 Put the load of clover hay for seed on the waggon and hauled it over to Mr. Mason's for to be thrashed. Went to the teachers prayer meeting in the evening, there were five present and we had a profitable meeting. Mr. Millard read a portion of scripture and a short sermon on it. Thursday, January 19, 1869 �Nothing particular took place today. the sick folks have all got better again. Went to the division this evening, there being no one present but myself I went over and spent the evening at J. C. Snell's. Wednesday 20 Went to the Gore mills with a grist and peas and oats for to be chopped. Mr. Mason was there distributing the bills for his sale which takes place on the second of February. Thursday 21 Nothing particular took place today. The Sunday School convention is going on in Streestville yesterday and today. Spent the evening at home as usual. Friday, January 22, 1869. Was engaged in building bush fence (all day) at the "other place" Mr. R. Chisholm called here at noon to see about handling gravel on the Center Road and arranged to start on it next week. Went to Uncle Adam's this evening and accepted the Melodeon Agency. Saturday 23 The weather continues warm and the roads are getting dry & dusty. Nothing particular took place today was handling wood and rails. Received a letter from Uncle Thomas this evening, he is doing well in business. Sunday 24 Was at Sunday School this morning. Mr. Millard had a nice illustration of the lesson 24th Chap. Joshua. Went to Zion in the afternoon the Rev. Mr Fletcher preached the missionary sermon. J. C. Snell & wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Monday, January 25, 1869 Father shot our dog "Rover" this morning. Went to Mr Mason's this afternoon to help to thrash the seed out of the clover hay. He has Mr. Dolson's clover mill hired. Tuesday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. Went to the division this evening as There were only five present the division was not opened. Wednesday 27 Finished the threshing that I have been engaged in. we have about 3 bush. of seed and Mr. Mason nearly 50. Went to Missionary meeting in Zion this evening the attendance was small. Mr. Rev Cochrane of Toronto & Rev. McFadden addressed the meeting. Thursday, January 28, 1869 Nothing particular took place today. Jane came down last night and is going to spend two days with us. Went to Missionary meeting at Hope Chapael to night, the house was nearly full and Mr. W. Elliott was chairman and three P. M. ministers addressed the meeting Friday 29 Was at Rev. McFaddens wood bee hauling sawed wood from Mr. P. Holtby's to the parsonage. J.C.S. called for Jane this evening and took her home. Mrs. Fletcher Hall died on Wednesday 27th and will be buried tomorrow. Saturday 30 This afternoon was engaged in hauling gravel from E. Bunting's pit on the Centre Road. Met Mr. Snell's carriage coming from the funeral and Sarah looked at me so pleasantly that she almost won me over again. Sunday, January 31, 1869 Went to Sunday School in the morning the attendance was small, went to Mr. Mason's for dinner and to Zion this afternoon and heard Rev. W. McFadden preach about the four kinds of fools mentioned in the Bible. Monday, February 1 The last month has been remarkable for warm & pleasant weather there has been little or no snow and roads have been dry and dusty. Was engaged all day in hauling gravel to the Centre Road. Tuesday 2 �Went to Mr. Mason's sale in the morning and acted as clerk all day. We had very good sale and amounted to about $1700. Staid all night at Mr. Mason's. The evening set in with a snowstorm Wednesday, February 3, 1869. This morning is very stormy and there has fallen nearly a foot of snow. Spent the forenoon in straightening Mr. Mason's accounts. Went to the surprise party at Mr. J. Wiggin's this evening did not enjoy myself as dancing occupied the whole time, got home about 3 o'clock the party broke up at four. Thursday 4 The weather today is cold and blustering, there is good sleighing now. Nothing particular took place today, spent the evening at home. {On the 30th January sold 6 sheep (4 ewes and 2 ram lambs) @$7 and $6 apiece to a man from Ohio.} Friday 5 Went over to Mr. Mason's this forenoon with a sleigh and brought over their luggage to be sent to Missouri. Was at Brampton this afternoon and bought a new watch from W. A. Mitchell for $20. Saturday, February 6, 1869 the weather is mild today. Was enaged in hauling fire wood and rails. Uncle adam sent away his luggage and Mr. Masons by freight. Willy Mason brought his horse "Titus" over to Uncle Adam's and is going to spend two weeks in Canada yet. Sunday 7 Went to S. School in the morning subject of lesson "the unfortunate widow, Luke VIII." Ms. Millard was present and destributed the January number of "childrens papers." Ms. M Shipley was up this afternoon and we went to Brampton church to night. Monday 8 Was at Brampton with a load of spring wheat received 92 cts per bush. Received by mail a copy of Dr. Pollick's new medical book. Went to teachers prayer meeting this evening the attendance small had a good meeting Tuesday, Feburary 9, 1869. �The weather continues very mild. Was engaged in hauling gravel to the Centre road. Mr. Mason came home today from Ohio. Spent the evening at Uncle Adam's with W. Mason and Anne Buchanan. Wednesday 10 Took Mr. Mason & William Large down to the station early this morning in the waggon on their way to Missouri. Was at the same occupation as yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Thursday 11 The roads are now quite muddy Am still hauling gravel on the road. Jane stayed with us all day and J. C. S. came down this evening and we all visited Uncle Adam's. Mr. P. Grahams hotel and stables in Brampton were burnt down to night. Friday, February, 12, 1869 The weather today is like spring and we had a slight shower of rain this morning. Was at the same work as yesterday having now more than 3/4 of a lot gravelled spent the evening at home in reading the "Ladies: Repository. " Saturday 13 There was some slight showers of rain today. Went to Georgetown this morning and then to Stewarttown trying to sell Melodeons did not make any sales. The night has set in with a rainstorm. Sunday 14 The weather is very stormy today snow and sleet from the "East", On account of the weather spent the day at home in reading. The storm continues after dark. This is the first Sunday of /69 that I have spent entirely at home. Monday, February 15, 1869. Was engaged in hauling elm cordwood on the sleigh to Brampton for Haggert and Bros. Hauled 3 Cords today for which I received $2 per cord in trade. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Tuesday 16 �The weather today is pretty cold with frequent snow squalls. Was engaged at the same work as yesterday. Spent the evening at home. R.F. Snell and Esther Wiggins were at Uncle Adam's to night visiting Willy Mason. Wednesday 17 It has turned warmer today and the snow is fast dissapearing. Was at the same work as yesterday. Spent this evening at Uncle Adam's and received Mr. Mason's notes to keep them till next fall. Thursday, February 18, 1869. Finished hauling wood to Brampton for Haggert Bros having hauled 11 cords @ $2. Mrs. Trueman & Mrs. Featherstone were up and spent the day at our place and went home tonight. Friday 19 The weather today was cold and blustering. Uncle Joseph Dixon came down from Amaranth this afternoon. Uncle Adam brought his notes over today. Was at Mr. R Lowes'es social tonight-had a pleasant time. Saturday 20 Uncle George Burke and wife came up yesterday on a visit. Went to Brampton in the afternoon and put an advertisement in the Peel Banner respecting the melodeon agency to be left in for four months - price $3. Sunday, February 21, 1869. Very stormy morning went to S. School Mr. Millard first used the blackboard-subject-the rich man and Lazarus. Went to J.C. Snells with Pockesing folks this afternoon and with them and Uncle Adam's to Uncle Williams tonight. Met Bella Lowes there and had a pleasant time with her. Monday 22 Uncle Adam's folks were busy all day packing up for to start tomorrow morning. I took their baggage to the station this evening. Jane was down and spent the day at home and I drove her and J.C.S. home in the cutter Tuesday, 23 �Willy and Johnny Mason slept with me the last night of their stay in Canada. It was very stormy this morning and was up very early and drove the Missouri folks down to the station. The storm passed away this afternoon and it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, February 24, 1869. The weather is very cold and stormy and I am afraid that the Missouri folks will be delayed by the snow obstructing the cars. Drove Sarah Peacock up to J.C. Snells last night (where she is hired)and spent the evening there. Thursday 25 Nothing particular took place today on account of the bad weather. Went to Brampton Baptists S. S. Anniversary the number present was not as large as usual Miss Lowes presided at the Cab. Organ. Received 3 copies of the Marriage Guide. Friday 26 Went to Brampton this afternoon and purchased 8 bush. of Corn @ 70 cents per bush. also received my first letter from Andrus Bros. promising to send me a number of price lists Saturday, February 27, 1869. The coldest day we have had this season. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers and preparing for Sunday Sunday 28 Went to Sunday School in the morning and Mr. Jordan questioned the school on the Lesson Judges VII. Was at the P.M. Church Brampton and heard Mr. Boyle preach text-Romans XV, 13, their new organ is louder and harsher than at W.M. Church. Monday, March 1 The forepart of this last month was very mild but the latter part has been cold and stormy and at present there is a good deal of snow on the ground. Went to the T.P. Meeting this evening there was an average attendance 7. Mr. M. not present had a very good meeting Tue sday, March 2, 1869. �Was engaged in hauling gravel with the sleigh mine being the only team at it. Went to the Division (tonight)(which broke down) there were only 8 present. the funds are to be deposited in P.D. Savings Bank. Wednesday 3 Finished hauling gravel to day having hauled 7 days in all. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Kennedy the Scotch Vocalist,in the Courthouse which was very much crowded, was well pleased, the entertainment which last 2 1/4 hrs. Thursday 4 This has been a very cold day. Was engaged in feeding stock and cutting stovewood. It is just 4 years today since my conversion and I regret that I have grown colder in religion than I ought to. This Sarah Snells birthday age 20 Friday, March 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this forenoon and brought home my mother who staid all night at Uncle Williams. Drove her up in the cutter to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and had a look at Mr. Snell's stock, they are in good condition. Saturday March 6 The weather still continues very cold and blustering. Nothing particular took place to day was engaged in cutting stovewood. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 7 Was at S. School this morning Mr. Millard was present and used the blackboard subject - Christ and the young. Went to Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Walker preach Text- Deut. IV. 9. There were only ten present. Monday, March 8, 1869. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Father went to Chilholm's Mill with a grist of 23 bush. of mixed fall and spring wheat. Went to the Teachers Prayer meeting this evening there only four present including Mr. Millard. Tuesday 9 �There is a great change in the weather to day turning quite warm. Jane and Mrs. J. Snell were down this afternoon visiting. Instead of freezing to night it is thawing. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 10 Very stormy all day from the North-East considerable snow has fallen and the sideroads are nearly blocked up. Drove my sisters over to school this morning and brought them back this evening in the sleigh. Thursday, March 11, 1869. The storm of yesterday has cleared off leaving the snow in huge drifts. Was at the same occupation as yesterday namely-driving the children to school. Spent the evening in writing Walter McClellan, Alton Friday 12 Went to Brampton this afternoon and saw a letter that Aunt Anne had received from Uncle John who is now in St. Jo. Brought over the scholars and took Mary Nichols home in the sleigh Saturday 13 Was employed this forenoon in breaking in a colt-Polly-who is 2 years old next spring, had very little trouble with her. Alex came up this afternoon which is the first time for six months. Elizabeth C. is going to live in Toronto. Sunday, March 14, 1869. Very stormy morning. Did not go to Sunday School but drove Alex up to J.C. Snell's and spent the day there. Took Alex part of the way home in the cutter and heard Mr. McFadden preach in Brampton at six oclock-text-John 4-14 Monday 15 Went to old Mrs. Bunting's funeral today she was buried in the old cemetery at Brampton. Mr. McFadden preached an excellent sermon from 2 Peter 3rd Chapter 14. she was 83 years of age. Was at the teachers prayer meeting tonight there were only 3 present. Tuesday 16 �Was engaged in hauling gravel on the Centre Road, it being now finished up to the blacksmith's shop. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nichols were up and spent the evening at our place. Wednesday, March 17, 1869. The weather continues very cold and there is about 2 feet of snow on the ground. Went to the Gore Mills today with 27 bush. of corn, peas, and oats mixed for chopping. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells. Received a letter from Uncle Adam in Missouri. Thursday 18 Was engaged in enrolling the militia for the west half of the township from No.10 to No. 20 which is one half of No. 6 Company Division. Joseph Snell is now engaged in enrolling the east half. Commenced on the C. Road and finished to the west 21st line. Friday 19 Finished enrolling the militia today which has been a disagreeable job on account of the deep snow which is now nearly 2 feet deep on the level and very much drifted. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's and gave him the enrollment as he is the Captain Saturday, March 20, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and my mother received a letter from Aunt Jennie and I a letter addressed to Uncle Adam from Schomberg. Mother went up and is going to stay all night at J.C. S. Sunday 21 Went to Sunday School this morning Mr. Millard illustrated the lesson Matt. XX to the 18th verse on the blackboard. Was at Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Brosfield preach text-Watch, therefore. J.C.S. and wife and S. Peacock spent the day at our place. Monday 22 Finished threshing our peas today which have not turned out very well. Was cold and windy all day from the east set in stormy this evening Spent it at home in reading Sunday School libraries. Tuesday, March 23, 1869. �The storm of last night has passed leaving 4 inches more of snow. Was at Brampton this morning. Spent the evening in writing to Uncle Adam. Father and Mother spent the afternoon on the 3rd line east at Joshua Modeland. Wednesday 24 Was engaged in threshing oats with the flail. We had a visit today from Isaac Modeland, his mother and wife. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Osborn Missouri. Thursday 25 Was busy all day in hauling gravel to No. 10 and putting it in a heap for use next summer on the C. Road, hauled 14 loads. Spent the evening at home. Friday, March 26, 1869. There was a great change in the weather today it being very misty and some heavy showers of rain. Was up at J.C. Snells this evening and received a copy of Ashworth's Strange Tales from him for to read. Saturday 27 Is a bright beautiful day and the snow is thawing very fast. Mr. Wixon from Albion and his son stopped at our place this morning on their way home from Missouri. I drove them as far as Tullamore in the sleigh. They are well pleased with the country. Sunday 28 Went to S. School this morning in the cutter with 3 of my sisters and Tilly the lesson was in the 10th chap. of 1st Samuel. Heard Mr. Sutherland preach in Zion this afternoon Test Mathew XXVIII.6. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie were up this afternoon at our place. Monday, March 29, 1869. Very wet day raining steadily all the time from the east. Was engaged in hauling manure around the young appletrees. Mrs. J.C. Snell gave birth to a daughter today. Spent the evening in reading "Ashworth" which is very interesting. Thursday 30 �The weather to day was quite warm with frequent showers so that the 'Etobicoke' is overflowing its banks. Was busy part of the time in taking away the snow from the mouth of the house cellar drain, which closed it up not allowing the water to escape. Wednesday 31 Was engaged in cutting stovewood. This month on the whole has been unusually cold and stormy, and I there is more snow on the ground at present than there has been for 4 years beside being nearly as cold as January. Thursday, April 1. 1869. Was busy all day sawing cordwood with bucksaw for summer use. Father and Mother went up to J.C. Snells to see the new comer. Spent the evening at home & father wrote to Uncle Thomas. Friday 2 The weather continues cold and disagreeable. Was at the same work as yesterday. We had a visit this evening from (big) Joshua Modeland who has been out in Iowa two weeks in January. He thinks it a good farming country. Saturday 3 Went to Brampton this afternoon on horseback as the roads are very rough and received a long letter from Alex. Walked up to J.C. Snells' this evening across the fields on the crust of snow and saw for the first time their daughter. Sunday, April 4, 1869. Was at Sunday School this morning, Mr. Millard was absent and Mr. Jordan examined the school on the lesson-Matt.XX 14 to 30th. Went to Zion in the afternoon but was dissapointed in the absence of P. Holtby Spent the evening at home reading a S.S. library. Monday 5 Was engaged in sawing cordwood with the bucksaw and washing the young appletrees with soapsuds to kill the lice. Drove Mother up to J.C. S. in the buggy and returned 'Ashworth' Jane is getting quite better and the baby is growing fast Tuesday 6 �The snow is gradually disappearing Was at the same work as yesterday woodsawing. Spent the evening in writing a letter to Alex who is expecting one in four days from the time I received his. Our fodder for the stock is getting scarce. Wednesday, April 7, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Father went to Brampton this afternoon and received two newspapers from Aunt Jennie(A weekly Carthage & a Spiritualist pub. in Chicago. Spent the evening at John Learmonts my first visit-passed in general conversation. Thursday 8 Am still at the same work. My Mother was up at J.C.Snells this afternoon with Aunt Jennie, Jane is getting quite well. John Learmont was over this evening and we had pleasant chat, he condemns the idea of going to the States. Friday 9 Went to the bush today and tapped 30 Maple trees and was busy all day at it and making sap troughs. The sap ran very fast and we obtained a good many pails of it. J. Learmont was over and spent the evening at our place. Saturday, April 10, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and commenced boiling sap this morning with two pots and made over a gallon of molasses, besides tapping 10 more trees. Aunt Anne has received another letter from Uncle John, he has made up his mind to stay in Missouri and buy a farm. Sunday 11 Went to S. School this morning on foot (roads are getting dry) Mr. M. was there and used the blackboard-Lesson-1st Sam.XII chapt. I received a copy of the C. Messenger from J.V. Snell. Was at Zion this afternoon Mr. McFadden preached text Hosea X 12 verse. Spent the evening at home. Monday 12 Started early this morning (1/2past 5) and was busy all day boiling sap and tapping, have 50 trees tapped made 7 qts. molasses. Went to T. Prayer meeting this evening there were only 3 of the teachers present beside Mr. S. Watson's 3 children. �Thursday, April 13, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There is a good deal of snow on the ground yet around the fences and in the lanes. The days are warm and very frosty nights. Spent the evening at home in reading Dr. O.W. Guthrie's "Our Fathers business". Wednesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and made ten pounds of sugar. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and gave them a small cake of sugar, and was also up to Mr. John Snell's and gave them another small cake. Received a letter from Uncle Adam, staid all night at J.C. Snells. Thursday 15 Our hired boy Samuel Bunting spent the day in the bush in boiling sap while I sawed wood and helped father dock the sheep. Joseph G. Snell started for Kentucky this morning and intends staying there until Christmas, he will be very much missed at home. Friday, April 16, 1869. Was engaged in sawing wood the sap has nearly quit running. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie came up this afternoon and had a good feed of maple molasses and sugar. Spent the evening at home. Saturday 17 Went to Brampton this afternoon-they are busy enlarging the post office and making a great many more letter boxes, for the first time I saw a velocipede belonging to Mr. Mahaffey it requires a great deal of practice to ride one. Sunday 18 This is my birthday being 18 years old. It is a very nice day and the roads almost dusty but as I have a boil on the back of my neck I have to stay in the house all day. This is the second Zion day that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday, April 19, 1869. About 1 o'clock this morning we had a heavy thunder storm and has raised the Etobicoke very high and carrying away a number of swing poles. It is very close and warm today and the grass is commencing to grow. Was sawing wood. �Tuesday 20 It has been a very wet day but it keeps warm. Father took a load of spring wheat to Brampton to day and received 85 cents per bush. bought 6 bush. of peas at the same price. Mr. William Carter was plowing which is the first done this season. Wednesday 21 Finished sawing wood to day, we have about 24 cords of wood split up into stovewood. J.C. Snell brought Aunt Mary Peacock down to day from his place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Thursday, April 22, 1869. Was engaged in building fence on the "other place" between us and John Learmont, making it with stakes at the corners and wires instead of caps. Spent the evening at home in reading a daily paper from St. Joseph Missouri. Friday 23 Commenced ploughing sod to day it was pretty soft. We sowed a ten acre meadow field with plaster. (Our opinion is that he is referring to adding lime to the soil) Spent the evening at John Learmonts in reading "Boro Bells" and talking about things in general. It is a beautiful moonlight night. Saturday 24 Was at the same work as yesterday. Father and Mother went to Brampton this afternoon and received a newspaper from Uncle Thomas published in Carthage. Spent the evening at home. Sunday, April 25, 1869. Spent the day on the 3rd Line east at Isaac A. Modeland's, drove Aunt Mary Peacock there and Tilly, had a pleasant time, it being the first time I have been on the place for 13 years. Came home in the evening. Monday 26 Was busy all day in plowing sod. Father sowed 4 acres of oats this is the first seeding we have done this year. John Learmont and his sister Susy were over and spent the evening at our place they are pretty good company. �Tuesday 27 Was at the same work as yesterday and have now about 5 acres plowed. The weather continues very fine with occasional showers. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Wednesday, April 28, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning to the spring fair and received the 2nd prize for our bull "Clifton" there was a pretty good show of stock and implements also a horse hay fork for loading hay in the field, being fastened to the waggon. Sowed our carrot seed this afternoon. Thursday 29 The weather continues fine and a good growth. Was engaged in sowing oats this forenoon, commenced sowing barley this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells in reading and conversation, walked over there through the fields. got home at 10.30 Friday 30 Was engaged in sowing barley. Jane, Mrs. Snell and Kizzie were down for a visit. Miss Graham from Toronto St. was here for me to go down and repair their melodeon. I intend to go after the seedingThis month has been rather backward compared to last spring. But it cannot be called a very late spring. Saturday, May 1, 1869. There is a change in the weather today, a cold rain from the east which is turning to snow. Was engaged this morning in cultivating the barley ground. Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed a letter to Uncle Adam. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 2 Went to Sunday school this morning, the attendance was small on account of Bad weather. Our supt. was absent subject-Luke XIX 1-10. Was at Zion this afternoon the congregation was small-9(A. Bowsfield dissappointed). Spent the evening at home reading about Calvin. Monday 3 �Was engaged in harrowing the barley ground and plowing sod. Isaac A Modeland and his wife were over all afternoon at our place-they brought Aunt Mary over and are going to keep Tilly for some time. Spent the evening at home. The last of our green apples were eaten. Tuesday, May 4, 1869. The weather has been quite cool since the rain of last Saturday and there is quite hard frosts at night. Was engaged in sowing clover and timothy seed on the barley ground. Mother walked across the fields to J.C. Snell's today. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 5 Finished rolling the barley field. We constructed a home-made spear with wrought nails and speared eleven suckers in about an hour averaging two lbs. each in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading. Thursday 6 Was engaged in plowing sod. Bought 720 lbs. of hay of William Heath @ $14 per ton our hay and straw being nearly all fed up. Sarah Peacock came down from J.C.S. and went to Brampton. Spent the evening in reading the April number 2 Ladies Repository Friday, May 7, 1869 Sowed our peas to day on the sod plowed this spring. The weather is now quite warm and the buds are beginning to swell. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading general literature. We got a letter from Uncle Taylor this week, he has removed to Oakville. Saturday 8 Finished seeding to day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a new coat @ $8.50 also a pair of gaiters @ $4.00. Spent part of the time in the 'Banner' store and in J.E. Wood Barber shop. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 9 Went to Quarterly Meeting this morning and heard Mr. McFadden preach text- Hebrews. 12th Chap.1,2. Spent the afternoon and evening at Aunt Emeline's with D.M., G. Armstrong and Johnnie D. it is some time since I have been there before. �Monday, May 10, 1869. Was engaged in digging and preparing the garden, we have nearly all the garden vegetables planted and sowed the horse chestnuts we planted last fall are coming up and growing fast. Mrs. Snell and Jane called at our place this evening on their way home from Brampton. Lizzie Bennet commenced work today. 11.00 Tuesday 11 The weather has turned very warm and the spring grain is all up green. Was engaged in rolling the meadow and planting early potatoes. Bought 280 lbs. of hay of Mr. J. Heath making 1/2 ton We turned out our cows on the grass Turned our cattle on the grass for the first Wednesday 12 Was engaged in picking stones off the Alsike clover meadow and finished planting our early potatoes. We sold "Old Jim" to James Sewell for he sold her to J. Anthony for a silver wattle worth $18. Spent the evening at J. Learmonts. (Miss Julia Heath was married today.) Thursday, May 13, 1869. Finished digging our garden and pruning and manuring the fruit trees Commenced raining this afternoon with thunder. Went to Brampton this evening after my Mother who was at Aunt Anne's visiting... She (A.A.) intends starting for Missouri on June 1st. Friday 14 J.C. Snell and wife came down and spent the day at our place it being the first anniversary of their wedding. Was ploughing S. Buntings garden this afternoon. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Jane stayed all night with us on account of the rain. Saturday 15 Was hauling manure on the turnip ground this forenoon and washed the sheep this afternoon. S. Bunting Sen. helped me we have 26. Drove Jane home this evening in the buggy and took her 5 hens and 1 cock. J.C. Snell was there a while, got home at 10 oclock Sunday, May 16, 1869. �Commenced raining about seven o'clock this morning and lasted untill ten so that I did not get S.School. Went to Zion this afternoon and there were 8 present and no preacher. Was at Brampton this evening and heard D.G. Sutherland preach Psalm CXXXIX, 7 to 10 verse. Monday 17 It has turned quite cold since the rain and some frost at night. Was hauling manure on the turnip ground hauled 14 loads to the six acre field across the creek. Spent the evening at home reading the "Youths Magazine" of 1844 A.D. Tuesday 18 Planted out some early tomatoe plants and got a load of spring wheat ready for market. Sowed some plaster on the barley which looks very well and promises a nice even crop of sixteen acres. Wednesday, May 19, 1869. Went to the Gore Mills this forenoon in the waggon 4 bush. of peas & oats for chopping. Rode down to Alek's on 'Frank' this afternoon and called at Mr. Thos. Graham for to repair a melodeon. Staid all night at Alek's who is keeping "bachelors' hall" Thursday 20 He has bought a French Mare for $85. He is now living on the 3rd line east at Mt. Charles and is comfortably situated. Came home through Brampton this morning and got a new glass for my watch. Father and Mother were up to J.C. S. this afternoon and brought me $10 for enrolling the militia. Friday 21 Was plowing all day at Mr. Gumerson for barley and J. Learmont was also plowing. The Royal Canadian Bank suspended payment this morning. We had only $2, they are worth 80 cents apiece. Spent the evening reading the "Sea News" Saturday, May 22, 1869. We sheared the sheep this forenoon, J. Learmont helping us there were 3 of us shearing, the fleeces averaged 7 lbs. apiece. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some every-day summer clothing. Spent the evening reading the "London Illustrated News" Sunday 23 �Went to S. School this morning the supt. was absent, there was large school-Lesson, 1st Samuel XVIII 7 verse to 9. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. Russel our new preacher text J.C.S. and wife came down and spent the evening at our place. Monday 24 Spent the day in the bush around Eldorado Mills shooting, with William Woods G. Dawson J. Modeland, had a splendid boat ride on the Credit river. Took dinner and tea at J. H. Main's, on the whole I enjoyed the days sport very well. Tuesday, May 25, 1869. Yesterday and to day has been pretty warm. Finished plowing the turnip and potato ground to day. Aunt Anne came here this evening on her farewell visit before going to Missouri. I felt very tired after yesterday's tramp. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 26 Was hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the hills. It is quite cool again the last two days have been the warmest of the season. John Newhouse called here today he is going to Missouri next week. Thursday 27 Planted our potatoes to day, there are four kinds-Early White, Cups, Garnet Chili and Peach Blows. We also planted a few rows of corn. Was very sorry to hear of the Rev. R.L. Gabies suicide caused by too hard study at college, he shot himself with a pistol. Friday, May 28, 1869. Commenced working on the roads this morning but the afternoon was very wet and is still raining this evening. All the garden fruit trees are well loaded with blossoms. Father was in Toronto on the cars for to change Aunt Jennies's money into greenbacks. Saturday 29 It is warm and pleasant after the rain and there is good growth. Went to Brampton with 33 bush. of spring wheat @ 82 cts per bus. I saw Alex and had a talk with him. Bought a copy of Bow Bells for May and Lovell's Geography. �Sunday 30 Went to S. School this morning our supt. was absent. Lesson-Matt.XX 1-17. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. John Hatson preach text-Luke 13th Chapt. 24 Went to John Snell's Sen. and spent the evening pleasantly pleasantly with the girls. Staid all night at J.C. Snell's Monday, May 31, 1869. Was hauling gravel on the Centre Road with the waggon, drew 12 loads. There were some nice showers of rain to day and all the grain is growing very fast. Mr. George Elliott was buried yesterday with military honours. Tuesday, June 1 Was engaged in using the road scraper this forenoon and finished the road work. I drove over to Mr. M. Cation's in the buggy with a beehive for to get a swarm into it, the hive will be left there until fall. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 2 Commenced hauling manure on the summer fallow hauled 25 loads, James Sewell helped me to haul it. It has been a very warm day. J.C. Snell and wife came down shis evening and are going to stay all night. Thursday, June 3, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and hauled the same number of loads. The weather during the months of May has been very favorable for the crops. Was down at E. Buntings this evening jumping with some of the boys I jumped 14 feet. Friday 4 J.C. Snell and wife went home early this morning. Done the same amount of work as yesterday. I went to J.C.S. this evening and took them a cow Sarah Snell was there during the evening. Staid all night up there. Saturday 5 �It has rained all night and this forenoon. Set out fifty cabbage plants & some tomatoes. It has turned quite cool since the rain which has done a great deal of good to the crops. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday, June 6, 1869 Went to S. School this morning (supt. absent)lesson 1 Sam. XXII chap. Went to Zion this afternoon one of the P.M. ministers preached text Isaiah XXVIII chap. 10 verse. it was the largest congregation we have had for months. Spent the evening at home. Monday 7 Was hauling manure on the fallow, hauled 21 loads. Commenced raining at teatime and is a wet night. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday 8 Sold a cow and calf this morning for $30 to Mr. Williamson. Was plowing sod for summer fallow plowed an acre, it is pretty hard plowing but it is in good order. Spent the evening reading Wednesday, June 9, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Sarah and Jennie Peacock were up at our place and staid all day they are both living in Brampton. J.C.S. called at our place tonight on his way to Mr. Christie's sale at Brantford Thursday 10 Am still at the same work this morning was quite wet but cleared off and was very warm at noon and we had a thunder storm this evening. Mother went up to J. C. S. to day and is going to stay all night. Friday 11 Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday but had to give up work this afternoon on account of another boil on the back of my neck. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought Mother home. Saturday, June 12, 1869. �The weather keeps very cool for the season with frequent showers. John Newhouse called at our place on his way home from Missouri, he was well pleased with the country and is going to live there as soon he can get away. Sunday 13 This is a wet day,d warm rain from the south, it has cleared off at noon. Mr. P. Holtby preached this afternoon in Zion and took tea at our place. This is the third Sunday that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday 14 Spent the day in reading. Am not yet able to work. Father was plowing sod in my place. Went down to Mr. Robert Smith's after the turnip drill he is still using it. John and Susy Learmont came over and spent the evening. Tuesday, June 15, 1869. The weather is very cold for the season and it is dull and cloudy. Mrs. Mathew Pearon and her son Henry Isaac were over at our place for dinner. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 16 Was busy all day plowing the ground in drills for turnips, sowed about 2 acres. Mr. Hindle was here with a letter from Aunt Anne she likes Missouri very well Thursday, 17 Was very sorry to hear of the death of Herman Ferguson my cousin, he died last night by falling off a fence and the sharp stick pierced his left lung Was helping John. Learmont build fence Friday, June 18, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and Dr. Putallo lanced the abscess on my neck; it was a very painful operation. Herman was buried today in the new cemetry in Brampton. Rev. W. McFadden preached text II Kings IV Chapt. 26th verse Saturday 19 �Commenced crossplowing the fallow. The weather is turning a good deal warmer. Sold our wool to K. Chisholm & Co for 38 cents per lb. there was 170 lbs. Emma Armstrong and Hattie Modeland were up on a visit. Sunday 20 There was a heavy shower of rain early this morning. Went to S. School our Supt. absent Lesson-1 Sam. XXVI. Took dinner at J.C.Snell's. Was at Sion this afternoon, Rev. Mr. Russell preached text-II Cor. XII chap 9th verses. Spent the evening at J.C.S. Monday, June 21, 1869. Was at the same work as on Saturday. The weather is very favorable for the crops, the fall wheat has been out in head a week and the clover is nearly in full bloom. Spent the evening at home reading the May 16 of Ladie's Repository Tuesday 22 Was plowing this forenoon. Went up to Edmonton and got the horses shod, father, mother and Lizzie Burnett went up to Zion for to clean the church and put it in order, Sarah and Lizzie Snell were there helping. Wednesday 23 There was a very heavy thunder shower yesterday afternoon. Was plowing all day in summer fallow. Spent the evening at home in reading the "Christian Guardian" Thursday, June 24, 1869. Spent the day in fishing at the 'lake', did not catch any at the lake but caught 30 in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smith's social, proceeds $45 for the Best S. School, Bonsan, Mrs. J.C. S. and Sarah Snell spent the afternoon at our place. Friday 25 Was plowing all day. Father was up at the lake this afternoon and caught 8 sun fish. The weather is still cool, the turnips are just coming up and also the field potatoes there is some in the garden over a foot high Saturday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a man from Port Hope called at our place and offered us $7000 for our farm but we did not take it. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, June 27, 1869. Very wet morning rain from the south. Went to S. School there was only about 20 present Supt. abs. Lesson-Matt.XXI-33-46. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and singing. There was a heavy shower this evening. Monday 28 Was building the line fence between us and J. Learmont. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smiths party, we had strawberries and cream for a dessert, there was about 25 present. I got home at 1.30 o'clock A.M. Tuesday 29 Finished the job we were at yesterday. There was some rain again today and it was very warm. The barley is just coming out in head. Father went to Brampton today and bought a grindstone for 90 cts., weight 61. Wednesday, June 30, 1869 The weather this month has been very cool and wet, so cold that it has kept the crops back. but they are growing very fast now and look well. Finished crossplowing the fallow. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Aunt Catherine. Thursday, July 1 It has been a very pleasant day. I spent it at Mr. Snell's lake fishing and caught only two. There were a good many there and among them was Sarah Snell. I was sorry afterwards that I did not talk more to her but it is my old failing-bashfulness. Friday 2 Was engaged in horse-hoeing the carrotts and potatoes they look well and are growing very fast. Was hauling manure on the summer fallow that was plowed this summer. Joshua Modeland was married yesterday. �Saturday, July 3, 1869. Was a very warm day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a light lustre coat for $ . also a White leghorn hat for $1.25, we also bought a scythe and some rakes. I found quite a lot of wild strawberries beside our line fence. Sunday 4 Drove up to S. School this morning there were six in the buggy. Mr. Millard was present Lesson-1 Sam. XXX chap. Went to Zion in the afternoon and Rev. W. L. McFadden preached text-Acts XXIV25th. Was at Brampton W. M. Church tonight, Mr. McF. preached same text Monday 5 Commenced cutting clover this afternoon it is pretty green yet but the season is growing late. Mrs. John Snell and Mrs. J.C.S. spent the afternoon at our place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday, July 6, 1869. Was engaged this forenoon in hilling up the potatoes with the plow. Was cutting hay at Erastus Bunting's this afternoon with our mower. Old Mrs. Trueman came up this evening on a visit. Wednesday 7 It is very good hay weather now. Mother and Mrs. Trueman went up to J.C. Snell's today. Hauled in 2 loads of hay this afternoon the first we have taken in this year. Miss Elizabeth Heath spent the afternoon at our place. Thursday 8 It has rained nearly all night and a heavy shower this morning. Father took Mrs. Trueman home and bought a horse hay fork. Was cutting thistles with the scythe in the pastures. John Learmont was married today. {written above July 9th} John Learmont was married to Miss Elizabeth Armstrong yesterday Friday, July 9, 1869. {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} We have a good many strawberries and are a good size. �Saturday 10 {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} it did not work very well at first but it will improve with practice Sunday 11 There was a very heavy thunder storm with wind early this morning Went to S. School Mr. Millard was present and we had an excellent lesson 1 Sam. XXXI. Was at Zion No preaching. Jane spent today at our place I drove her home this evening. Monday, July 12, 1869. Was a very warm day. Was harrowing the summer fallow this forenoon. We finished cutting 10 acres of clover. Father was cutting clover for John Learmont. he was helping us to haul in hay. hauled 5 loads worked until dark. Thursday 13 Was up at 4 o'clock this morning and started to haul in hay. Bought a fanning mill for $23 from Levi Cossit, Guelph. Was horse raking hay this afternoon and worked until dark cocking it up. Wednesday 14 James Bunting who is working for his uncle was helping us to draw in hay, the hay fork saves a good deal of hard work but not much time. Father finished cutting Erastus Buntings grass today. There was a light shower this P.M. Thursday, July 15, 1869. Was cutting hay on the other place this forenoon. Finished hauling in ten acres of clover and had 26 loads. It has been a very warm day. Spent the evening at Erastus Bunting's in jumping with the boys. Friday 16 There was another heavy thunder storm during the night and the grain is quite flat. Was cutting grass for John Learmont with the mower and I took dinner there for the first time had a feed of cherries which are now just getting ripe. Saturday 17 �Was horse hoeing turnips this forenoon. Was cocking up hay on the other place, it is a very good crop mostly timothy. Hauled in 2 loads, the horse fork works a great deal better in the timothy than in the clover. Sunday, July 18, 1869. Drove up to S.School this morning Supt. absent. (Mr. Brooks preached school) lesson-Psalm XL. Heard Mr. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon, his sermons are quite short-text. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place. I drove them home this evening. Monday 19 We had new potatoes yesterday, they are as large as turkey eggs. James Sewell was helping us to haul in hay this afternoon from the other place. Mis Learmont spent the evening at our place and bade us goodbye. as she is going up home. Tuesday 20 Was a very wet day with a good deal of thunder. Was thinning out turnips. Went up to John Snell's this evening to repair their Melodeon but did not get it finished. Drove my Mother home from J.C.S. it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, July 21, 1869. Went up early this morning to John Snell's and finished repairing their melodeon. I had a long chat with Sarah Snell she does not seem to have much taste for playing although she seems a very nice girl other ways. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 22 Kezia Moreland came spent the day at our place. Was plowing the summer fallow it is in good order considering that it was plowed the first time only about 6 weeks ago. We were hauling in hay and broke one of the prongs of the horse fork Friday 23 Started hauling hay very early this morning as it looked like rain. John Learmont was helping us with his team, finished haying today having about 48 loads of 18 acres and spent nearly 3 weeks over it on account of the wet weather. �Saturday, July 24, 1869. The weather is very dull and quite cool. Was plowing at the same field as the other day it is almost too wet to plow there has been so much rain. Mr. Cummerson was cutting fall wheat which is the first in the neighbourhood. Sunday 25 Aunt Mary & Lizzie Bennett started away early this morning to Henry Modelands on a visit. Went to S School the Supt. present, had a very instructive lesson-Matt.XXII, 1-18 verse. Lavina and I went up to J.C.S' and staid all night. It has been a very warm day. Monday 26 Was cross plowing all day and plowed an acre and a half. It is has been a pretty warm day. We received a present of cherries from Mr. A. Bunting he has a great quantity of them. Spent the evening reading the {Ford Families?} Thursday, July 27, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a heavy thunder storm today at noon. I spend most of my noon spels in practising on the melodeon it takes a great deal of practice to make a good player. Wednesday 28 It rained all forenoon from the west. We are engaged in putting up hooks through the barn roof for the horse fork pulleys. Finished cross plowing Father and Mother spent the evening up at J.C. Snell's. Thursday 29 Commenced marking out the summer fallow into ridges 22 ft. wide. James Mason spent the day at our place he came from Missouri this week, he has changed very little in his looks he is hired at Mr. Hindle's @ $2 per month for harvest. Friday, July 30, 1869. �Commenced cutting our fall wheat this afternoon it is a good crop and I think will yield well, it is Diehl wheat very plump in the grain it shells out a good deal in harvesting. It was pretty warm today but almost cold enough at night for frost.. Saturday 31 Was cutting wheat all day with the reaper and finished tonight we had 11 acres. James Mason was binding for us today and our two neighbours so that it was bound as fast as it was cut. There has been a great deal of rain this month with thunder and has also been very cold for the season. Sunday, August 1 Went to S. School this morning the supt. present-Lesson II Sam. VII chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. W.L. McFadden preached Acts-II Chap.-37th verse. I went over from meeting and took tea at J.C.S. and spent the evening there. It has been a warm day. Monday, August 2, 1869. Spent most of the day berry picking in Mr. Dyer's bush, E. Burnett, S. Bunting, Lavina and myself and a good many from No. 10, we picked about 16 lbs. There was a very heavy rain this evening. Uncle William Ferguson & wife were also picking berries. Tuesday 3 The three of us were down at E. Buntings, with the reaper and 6 acres of fall wheat it is not so good a crop as ours. Spent the evening in cutting roads around our barley field with the cradle. Wednesday 4 Another wet day, showers from the west with thunder. We 'docked' our lambs and took them away from the ewes and put them in a field by themselves, there 14 rams and 8 ewes. Planted out a bed of strawberries. Thursday, August 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and sold the iron belonging to the old threshing machine for $ Commenced cutting barley with the reaper cut about 5 acres. it is a very heavy crop and is knocked down a good deal with the rain. Friday 6 �John Learmont and his hired boy and team were helping us to haul in our wheat there was 18 loads on the 11 acres and there seems a good deal of wheat in it as it handles very heavy. The weather has been quite cool over the last 2 days the wind in the North. Saturday 7 Was horse raking wheat stubble commenced at 5 o'clock this morning and finished it at 9 oclock. Was reaping barley this afternoon and hauled in the wheat rakings, worked until dark mowing barley. The sun was eclipsed about 5 o'clock this evening it was half obscured and it was as dark as after sun set. Sunday, August 8, 1869. Father, Mother and I drove over to Harrison's to Quarterly Meeting. Mr. McFadden preach text 43 Psalm, 3,4 and 5th verses the church was crowded. Walked up to the Baptist Church, Edmonton. Rev. Mr. Lawrance preached a very good sermon text Acts XI 23 verse, I saw Jabez Heath for the first time since his return from Great Britain Monday 9 The three of us were over cutting J. Learmonts barley with our reaper this forenoon, he bound it all, Was hauling in our barley this afternoon, it is all loose and we unload it with the horse fork which works very well with it. Tuesday 10 The weather continues very fine and quite warm. Was over to see Mr. Tuckers self raker working it does its work well and saves a good deal of hard work. Was hauling barley with 3 teams this afternoon hauled 18 loads, worked until dark. Wednesday, August 11, 1869. There was a light shower early this morning. Was hauling in loose barley this afternoon. Went to Van Amburg's Menagerie this evening in Brampton there was a big crowd at it and all seemed well pleased with the show. there was nearly 500 animals, birds, etc-tickets 50 cents. Thursday 12 �Was reaping barley this afternoon J. Learmont and J. Bunting were helping us in binding the barley this is all we intended to bind. Was hauling in barley this afternoon hauled six loads, spent the evening at home. Friday 18 There was a very heavy thunder storm last night. Was reaping barley for Erastus Bunting this afternoon, I was pulling off the sheaves from the reaper which I have done all harvest, there was some huge thistles, nearly an inch in diameter at the lower end of stalk. Saturday, August 14, 1869. We had Samuel Bunting Sen. helping us to cut barley 2 of us were mowing it with the scythe it is so badly laid that the reaper won't cut it. We hauled in 7 loads of barley this afternoon it commenced raining about dark from the east Sunday 15 It rained a good deal last night. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. abs. on account of the sickness of his wife there was only a small school Lesson II Sam. 15 chap. Mr. Russel preached at Zion a 2 1/2 P.M. text Spent the evening at J.C.S and staid all night. Monday 16 Finished marking out the ridges in the summer fallow Was mowing barley with the scythe and horseraking and cocking it up. Was preparing 20 bush. of Treadwell wheat for market it is the last of old wheat. Tuesday, August 17, 1869. Mr. Thomas Simpson was threshing for us today with his new machine (Berwick) it does very good work. threshed all the fall wheat and 1/3 of the barley the fall wheat is an excellent sample and the barley fair. Wednesday 18 Was reaping J. Learmonts oats they are a great crop of straw and are the tallest I ever saw being higher than a man's head it was very heavy work pulling off the sheaves. We hauled in 19 loads of barley today �Thursday 19 Our 2 year old colt 'Pollie' happened a bad accident by getting her foot cut and it bled a great deal. We had a great deal of thunder this afternoon with some rain. Commenced cutting our oats, are well filled and a good crop Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and to day I think have been the warmest days this season Finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. We hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads Took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon. The land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-lesson Matt.XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel at Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached test Romans I 18. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon. which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 �Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing. Our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book(School book)published by J. Campbell, Toronto. it contains a great amount of interesting reading. Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and today I think have been the warmest days this season. I finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. Hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads. I took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon, the land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson Matt. XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached text Romans 1 18th. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday, August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon, which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book (school book) published by J. Campbell, Toronto. It contains a great amount of interesting reading. �Thursday, August 26, 1869. We cut our Alsike clover 13 acres with the mower with a platform attached and raked it off in bunches, it is too ripe and shells out a good deal. J. C. Snell & wife spent the evening at our place they intend having a big sale of stock on the 30th of Sept. Friday 27 Was ridging this forenoon with two teams. Arichibald Bunting and the other 2 commenced pulling our peas, they pull very easy this year the ground is so loose. Hauled in the Alsike this afternoon there were 5 big loads. Saturday 28 A heavy thunderstorm early this morning. Was cutting J. Learmonts spring wheat with the reaper this afternoon he had men enough to keep up to the reaper in binding. Spent the evening preparing for Sunday. Sunday, August 29, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. absent the lesson II Sam. XXII chap. I took dinner at J.C. Snell's. George Graham preached at Zion this afternoon text-CXLIV Psalm verse. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. Monday 30 Finished cutting J. Learmont's wheat this morning. Commenced hauling in our oats this afternoon, we got in 6 loads, they are hardly dry enough yet. Spent the evening at home reading the new 5th book(school book) Tuesday 31 We have had some of the warmest days this month of the summer there has been a good deal of rain and the harvest is later than for some years. We are half done ridging up and have half of our oats and all of our peas out yet. Wednesday, September 1, 1869. �There was a white frost last night, it is quite cold today Was threshing at John Simpson with team and 2 hands their grain did not yield very well. Archd Bunting finished pulling our peas today which job I have missed doing this year. Thursday 2 Was hauling oats all day & finished to night. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place today, he took the names of our thorough bred Durham cattle and is going to put them up at their sale on the 30th. Friday 3 Was hauling peas all day have in 12 loads, and unload with the horse fork, I met with an accident by the rope getting around my hand and drawing it bruised my fingers badly. Saturday, September 4, 1879. Commenced sowing the fall wheat today and sowed ten acres, which is all we have planted yet, the ground is in very good order. Nearly all the plums and pears in the garden are ripe, the trees are well loaded. Sunday 5 Went to S. School this morning Supt. absent-Lesson-Matt XXV J.C.S. and wife came down to dinner (green corn). Mr. Walker preached at Zion test-Genisis XXII 2nd. Kezia Snell took tea with us, went to Bap. Church Ed.n text Mark I 15th. Monday 6 George Adams & his son Joseph was helping us to haul in peas, I was ridging up with the other team, they hauled 10 loads. I plowed 2 acres today in 9 hours. Mrs. J.C.S. spent the day at our place J.C. being in Toronto. A very warm day Tuesday, September 7, 1869. Was plowing until 10 o'clock when it commenced to rain and has been raining all day from the N.E. Spent the evening at home reading. Mr. & Mrs. A. McFaul of Caledon came home last week from Ireland where they have spent the summer. Sarah Snell is now in Caledon at their place to spend a week. �Wednesday 8 It rained all last night and the greater part of today. Went to Brampton this forenoon and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. Spent the evening and all night at J.C. Snell's, he is now very busy preparing for the Provincial Fair. Thursday 9 Very dull and cloudy but cleared off this evening. Reaped 7 acres of spring wheat for E. Bunting. It was a light crop for the season Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and social chat. Friday, September 10, 1869. Was plowing and sowing wheat the ground is quite wet after the heavy rain. The wife of the Rev. William Millard died on last Wednesday with the consumption she has been sick many years, was buried to day in Township of Etobicoke. Saturday 11 Finished the fall seeding today have sowed about 15 acres Received a catalogue of Mr. Snell's sale with a portrait of "Duke of Bourbon" on it, and full pedigrees of the stock for sale. Spent the evening reading the Globe. Sunday 12 A warm day. Went to S. School our Supt. absent, lesson II Sam. XXIII Chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached text-Hebrews XI, he has just returned from Europe where he spent the summer. Monday, September 13, 1869 Was hauling in peas all day, took in 8 loads. J.C. Snell called at our place this evening and asked me to help them during the Exhibition with their stock which I intend doing. This was a warm day for the season. Tuesday 14 �Finished harvest today by finishing hauling in the peas there was 40 loads off 7 acres threshed 22 bush with the horses and stacked the straw out. Spent the evening at home Aunt Mary Peacock went to Toronto. Wednesday 15 Went to the Gore Mills today with a grist and peas to be chopped. Harvested our beans. Was up at J.C. Snell's this evening they are not quite through harvest but will be to morrow. Thursday, September 16, 1869. Was hauling manure on stubble ground to enrich it for turnips, hauled 18 loads with one team. Father was threshing at Gummerson's. The fall wheat is up nice and green. Friday 17 There was a very heavy thunder storm las night. It rained a great deal Went to Brampton this afternoon and started about 4 oclock for London on a freight train, arrived in St. Mary's at 11 PM. Saturday 18 Spent the rest of the night trying to sleep but could not on account of the cold. We had breakfast here and arrived in London 9 A.M. where we unshipped the stock and drove them to the fair ground. We board in a private house. Sunday, September 19, 1869. Was very tired last night. Went to W.M. Church and heard Rev. Mr. Cookman text John I 29th It is a very warm day Heard Rev. Mr. Hunter preach this evening, text- Hebrews Monday 20 Was busy all forenoon washing the cattle in large pond called Lake Horn which is in the grounds. Was picking the sheep and fixing them up There is every prospect of a good show. Tuesday 21 Commenced showing the sheep this afternoon. We have a very nice boarding place at Mr. Christie's and the time passes pleasantly. Spent the evening walking through the streets. Wednesday, September 22, 1869. �Finished showing the sheep this afternoon we received 6 prizes on sheep and 10 prizes on cattle 5 first prizes, the Prince of Wales' prize for the best herd of Durham cattle. Thursday 23 I saw Prince Arthur on the ground yesterday he is rather a fine looking young man (age19). My father came up to the show to day, there is not many up from our part. There is a good show of articles in the Palace. Friday 24 The fair broke up to day at 2 o'clock and to night nearly all the stock has left for home. There are a great many machines and implements showed. They had fireworks in the city on Wednesday evening in honor of the Prince. Saturday, September 25, 1869. Was up early this morning and had breakfast about daylight drove all Mr. Snell's stock down to the station, we got them shipped and started at 2 PM J.C.S. and I came on the express train. I got home at 12 o'clock it rained nearly all day. Sunday 26 Spent forenoon at J.C.Snells. Heard Rev. McFadden preach at Zion text Hebrews XI 16th. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in company with Miss Sarah Snell and Kezia and escorted them home in the buggy. Monday 27 Was hauling manure on the stubble ground it is quite soft after the heavy rains. Father arrived home this evening from visiting his friends in St. Thomas they are are all prospering and intend to visit us next fall. Tuesday, September 28, 1869. Finished hauling out the manure and the barn yard is clean once more. Drove our two Durham cattle (cow&calf and bull) up to Mr. Snell's for to be put up at the sale tomorrow. J.G. Snell came home from Kentucky last night. Wednesday 29 �Staid all night at J.C. Snell's. Was the clerk at the sale today, there was quite a number of people present and the stock sold well, they realized over $3000, we did not sell ours but bought a heifer calf for $95. Spent the evening with the girls and staid there all night for the first time in my life. Thursday 30 Was up before daylight this morning and home before our folks were up. Took a load of barley to Brampton this forenoon and got 72 cents per bush, 58 bush, sold 65 bush last week at 71 cents. Washed our ram (10) lambs with warm water and soap. Friday, October 1, 1869. Mr. Thos. Simpson threshed for us today, barley and oats, it has been a fine day but a head wind which made it very dusty. Uncle Adam arrived here yesterday morning from Missouri he looks rather thin but is healthy his son Albert is along Saturday 2 Finished threshing today, the grain turned out well. Mrs. J.C.Snell and Sarah Snell called here after dark and seen Uncle Adam and Albert he brought hickory and walnuts sweet corn and papas {pawpaws} a kind of fruit. Sunday 3 Went to S. School this morning our supt. absent he is not well, his wife died 3 weeks ago,-Lesson II Sam. XIX chap. Mr. J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text John XII 32nd verse. Took dinner at J.C.Snells. Spent the evening at home. Monday, October 4, 1869. Went up to Mr. John Snell's this morning and brought home the heifer calf we bought for $95. Commenced cutting the clover for seed it is a good crop and the seed well filled. Spent the evening at home preparing apples for drying. Tuesday 5 Finished cutting our clover we have 10 acres. Was cutting clover for Erastus Bunting's. The weather is quite cold with frost at night. Uncle Adam came here this evening from Amaranth the folks are pretty well. �Wednesday 6 Went to Brampton Show this forenoon and some plums & potatoes to show but obtained no prize, there is a good show especially among the vegetables. Was cutting clover this afternoon at Mr. E. Buntings. Thursday, October 7, 1869. Went to Brampton Fair early this morning with 7 ram lambs and sold 6 for $10 each There was a great crowd more so than any previous fair. It was late this evening when we got home and had the chores to do after Friday 8 Was digging potatoes this forenoon nearly half rotten. Was hauling in clover this afternoon hauled 6 loads, there seems to be a good deal of seed in it. Uncle Adam was away with our horse collecting notes. J. Learmont spent the evening at our place. Saturday 9 Was at the same work as yesterday hauled in 8 loads. J.C.S. bought a Berkshire sow from us for $5 (3months old) The weather has been fine there was some rain this evening Sunday, October 10, 1869. Was at S. School, very few present. Supt absent-Lesson John XIV chap. Went to the Dedication of new church on 3rd line east at 2 P.M. Mr. Gooderham preached text II Corth. took tea at Henry Modelands, Rev. S. Rose of Toronto preached this evening text John VI 53 to 56 Monday 11 Went to Edmonton fair this morning with six ram lambs and a Durham heifer calf received 1st and 2nd prize on the lambs and 2nd prize on heifer, it is a cold wet day and not many people present the girls were rather scarce but select Tueday 12 Commenced fall plowing today for the first, it is getting late. Spent the evening hearing a temperance lecture from a blind man, delivered in Zion not many people out. Head a nice chat with Sarah Snell �Monday, October 13, 1869. Was plowing all day with two teams. It has been a cold day and hard frost at night. Was at Brampton this evening at Mrs. Truemans's. Uncle Adam is here tonight and is nearly through collecting his notes. Thursday 14 Was up early this morning and started for Caledon Fair @ 7.30 A.M. with a span of horses to the buggy, Father, Mother, Uncle Adam and myself was a wet and disagreeable day, got home at 8 P.M. They have a good show took dinner and tea at John Newhouse Friday 15 Went to E. Bunting's to thresh this morning and the machine broke so we all went home. Was plowing pea stubble land. Spent the evening paring apples for drying and playing the melodeon. Saturday, October 16, 1869. Was threshing all day at E. Buntings spring wheat and oats which turn out very well. Threshing is the most disagreeable work about a farm. Spent the evening helping Uncle Adam arrange his business and count money. Sunday 17 Was at S. School a good number present. Supt. absent-Lesson- Psalm CIII. Mr. Holtby preached at Zion text Isaiah XL-31st verse. Took dinner at J.C.S. he and wife Uncle William and Adam spent the evening at our place. Monday 18 Was threshing at E. Bunting's this forenoon and at John Learmonts this afternoon. It has been a very cold day and some snow showers. Went to "Ebenezer" to night to practice singing for the convention there was only a few present Tuesday, October 19, 1869. Cleaned up a load of barley this morning and took it to Brampton, 41 bush @ 65cts. Finished hauling in the second crop of clover, had 16 loads off 10 acres. There was snow squalls today. Spent the evening at home. �Wednesday 20 Finished mowing E. Bunting's clover. It is a very cold day. Spent the afternoon at the Township S.S. Convention held in Ebenezer only a small attendance, there was a larger number at the evening meeting, we had several speakers and music. Thursday 21 James Mason and wife took tea at our place last night. Uncle Adam started for Missouri early this morning, he took $3390 with him this is the fourth trip he has made thither. Was plowing all day. Spent the evening at home. Friday, October 22, 1869. Finished plowing 10 acres of pea land, we have sold the 10 ram lambs for $89 and could sell more there is such a demand. Spent the evening at Mr. John Hindle's and stayed all night at J.C. Snell. Rev. A McFall also stayed all night Saturday 23 A cold S.E. rain has lasted nearly all day. James Mason and I spent the day in Toronto changing his Canada money into American and bought his tickets for St. Jo. Missouri. We missed the train in the evening and did not get till 3 o'clock Sunday morning Sunday 24 Was at S. School this morning our Supt. present. Lesson, Psalm XCI. Rev. W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text Psalm LCXXVI 6th verse. I took tea and spent the evening at Mr. Samuel Snell's. A very cold day and a snow storm. Monday, October 25, 1869. It froze nearly hard enough last night to stop the plow. Was plowing all day in the fall wheat stubble land, done 11/2 acres. Very cold day for the season. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Tuesday 26 About 2 inches of snow fell this morning. Went to the Gore Mills with 22 bush of peas and oats for chopping. It is a very cold night. Are 2 parties in the neighbourhood tonight and was not invited. �Wednesday 27 Was hauling manure all day out of the yard and on the stubble. The weather is some milder to day. Mother spent the day at J.C.S. and I drove up for her and spent the evening there in reading and chat. Thursday, October 28, 1869. Was plowing all day till 3 o'clock when I took Aunt Mary Peacock's trunk over to Mr. H. Modelands who will take it to Toronto early to morrow morning. Friday 29 Was plowing this forenoon Commenced harvesting carrots this afternoon, they are a good crop and have grown large. It has been a cold day with some snow showers. Saturday 30 Finished taking up carrots. Went to Brampton this after noon and bought a new felt hat for $2.25 and a black silk cravat for 30 cents. Spent the evening in reading the newspapers. Sunday, October 31, 1869. Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov.1 1-19, he read an address given by Mr. Reynolds at the Provincial S.S. Convention. The local preacher at Zion dissappointed only 7 pres. Spent the evening at home. Monday, Novembe r 1 The weather this month has been very cold and a great many roots and apples are destroyed by frost. The weather is quite warm to day. Commenced the turnip harvest. Was at Teachers Meeting to night in Ebenezer to arrange for a tea party. Tuesday 2 Was hauling in turnips with two teams and five hands got in 24 loads to day and 7 yesterday, the turnips are a good size and yield well. Spent the evening at home. Indian summer has commenced. Wednesday, November 3, 1869. �Finished the turnip harvest today. we have about 1200 bush or 40 waggon loads. It has been a warm and pleasant day. Uncle William and wife will spend to morrow at our place. Got a letter from Uncle John in St. Jo Thursday 4 Finished hauling in the carrots. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Wm. North's Auction Sale of Farm, stock and Implements, the stock brought high prices. Mr. J. W. Main took tea at our place this evening. Has been a fine day. Friday 5 Was plowing stubble ground. A great change in the weather last night, a cold high west wind with some rain, which continued all day and is a cold night. Spent the evening at home reading Saturday, November 6, 1869. Was plowing all day today with one team. Father and Mother were at Brampton all day, he sold Uncle John T's. house for $425 to Mr. Jerry Harris. Received a pair of winter boots from J. Coyne @ 4.25 Sunday 7 Went to S. School this morning, our Supt. absent-lesson John XIII 18 to 38. Took dinner at J.C.S's. D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-II Corinth. Spent the evening which is very cold at home. Monday 8 A cold day with snow squalls. Was shovelling the cross furrows in the plowed land it was hard work on account of the frost. Spent the evening at Mr. John Woodhall's at No.18 Tuesday, November 9, 1869. Willie Learmont commenced work at our place to day for a year @ $7 per month. Hauled 14 loads of gravel from the creek to put on the paths around the house and barn. Spent the evening at home reading "Pilgrims Progress" Wednesday, 10 �The weather continues cold and cloudy the ground staying frozen all day. Hauled 10 loads of gravel today and put it on the lane from the house to the road. Father and Mother spent the evening at J.C. Snell's Thursday 11 Went to Brampton this forenoon and sat for my photograph at M. H. Craigs Gallery of Art. Mrs. J. C. Snell spent the day at our place. J.C.S. called here this evening. A very cold day for the season. Friday, November 12, 1869. Was engaged in hauling stones from the other place for building purposes next summer and burning old rails left from the line fence. A great many are behind with the turnip harvest and cannot work at them for the frost. Saturday 13 Finished building the line fence on the other place between us and J. Learmonts. Father went to Brampton this afternoon to the meeting of the Quarterly Board of the circuit. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday 14 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. IV chap. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Samuel Snell's pleasantly with some young folks. Heard Mr. Torrance preach at Edmonton text 1 Sam. XVI 7th. Monday, November 15, 1869. Sold 5 Berkshires, 4 mos. old @ $8 to John Snell, he sent them to and started for Kentucky today. Was building the line fence between us and J. Simpson. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells pleasantly in social chat. Tuesday 16 Cut down a large elm on the Simpson line this forenoon and commenced splitting it into rails. Was at E. Buntings and sold him 2 tickets for our S.S. Anniversary. The evening set in with a cold east snow storm. Wednesday 17 �Went to Brampton this forenoon and received $1.10 worth of photos from Mr. Craig, they are the best I have had taken. Stabled all our stock today and commenced winter feeding. It has rained all day from the East. Thursday, November 18, 1869. Was splitting elm rails and chopping cord wood and building fence. The teachers and scholars of our S.S. met for practice to night in Ebenezer, it is a nice moonlight night and there were 3 sleigh loads present Friday 19 It has been snowing all day from the East and there is quite good sleighing. Was hauling stakes on the sleigh to the line fence. Was in Brampton this evening and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. spent the evening reading the "Peel Banner" Saturday 20 Snowing most of the day. there is tolerable good sleighing. Spent the evening at the singing practice, there was a good turn out. I invited Miss S.H. Snell to wait with me at the party and she consented to my great pleasure. Sunday, November 21, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-John XIV-a large attendance. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion text-Mathew XXI, 23rd. Went to Samuel Westervelt's baptism at 4 o'clock. he turned from the P.Methodists to Hard shell Baptist. Monday 22 Commenced a heavy snow storm from the E at noon and lasted till after dark. Spent the afternoon in preparing the Church for the party. Took tea at J.C.S. had a nice sleigh ride to the church with the girls. Gave one of my pictures to Sarah Snell and another to Nellie. Tuesday 23 There is a foot of snow on the ground this morning. Went to the party this afternoon, an average attendance. Mr. Millard received a present of $100 from his friends, it was a surprise to him. I got along nicely with my partner S.S. �Wednesday, November 24, 1869. Very hard frost last night. Clear and cold to day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning out the church it is quite a heavy job. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, Miss S. Snell was there. I had the pleasure of escorting her home. Thursday 25 Commenced splitting rails in the other place' bush. Father and Mother came home today from Oakville (they went on Monday) were visiting Uncle Taylor, he is doing well in his business. Received a copy of Frank Leslie's Illustrated from Carthage. Friday 26 Received a letter from Uncle John (St.Jo). Was at the same work as yesterday. It has thawed a good deal to day. Spent the evening at John Woodhall's in social chat, and in 'Nature's balmy sweet restorer'. Saturday, November 27, 1869. Was chopping cordwood and splitting oak stakes this forenoon Went to Brampton this afternoon and 2 pair bought of working pants at $2.25 & tooth brush. Took tea at Uncle William Ferguson's. Got a turnip cutter from John Snell Sunday 28 Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. XII. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place. Mr. Walker preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-Psalm LXIII 3rd. Spent the evening at John Snell's with the young folks. Monday 29 Was chopping cord wood all day on the other place. The weather is quite mild and set in with rain this evening. Spent the evening playing the melodeon and reading the Canadian Almanac for 1870. Tuesday, November 30, 1869. This has been a real winter month there has been good sleighing for two weeks, a great many have turnips and potatoes and hay and grain unharvested. Spent evening reading newspapers and chitchat. �Wednesday, December 1 Was chopping and splitting rails all day. Father and Mother were over at Wm. Heath's Sale of Furniture and household goods, the articles sold for good prices. Spent the evening at home reading. John Learmont spent the evening with us. Thursday 2 Was splitting elm rails and chopping cordwood for home use this forenoon. Spent the afternoon in Campbell's blacksmith's shop at No.10 getting a horse shod. I saw an Illustrated Newspaper published in New Zealand. Friday, December 3, 1869. Spent the day-which was the coldest we have had this season at I.A. Modeland's Auction Sale of all his Stock and Implements, nearly all the articles sold brought high prices. There was a large attendance. Saturday 4 Was engaged in chopping cordwood. Father drove to Mr. Fraser's on the 6th Line west and bought a patent car for the horse fork it is a great improvement. It cost $9.00. Was at Brampton this evening and bought a "Canadian Illustrated News" Sunday 5 Was at S.S. this morning, a large attendance, our Supt. absent-Lesson John XV. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion at 21/2P.M.-text-1 Kings XVIII 21st. Drove the sleigh to Edmonton this evening Mr. Lorrance preached text-Philipians II-12,13 verses. Monday, December 6, 1869. A very cold day. Was threshing peas with the flail. Spent the evening very profitably in listening to Philip Philips 'Sacred Songs', it was the best singing I ever heard. The concert was held in the Wesleyan Church, Brampton there were { } present. Tuesday 7 �Was engaged in chopping cordwood cut nearly 2 cords, split and piled it in 5 hours(the two of us). Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the "Farmers Advocate". it is published in London, Ont. Miss K.F. Snell spent part of the evening there. Wednesday 8 Commenced chopping of cordwood in the lower bush today. Took a load of barley to Brampton this afternoon and got 50 cents per bush for 70 bush. Received a Daily paper from Uncle John in St. Joseph. Also a copy of Daily Telegram from Oakville. Thursday, December 9, 1869. Was busy all day chopping. Father went to Robert Gardeners Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements, and bought 4 breeding ewes @$32.50. Spent the evening in company with Miss E. Burnett at J. Learmonts. Friday 10 Was butchering hogs to day, we only had 3 to kill, they averaged 250 lbs. each. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, purchased 2 gal. of Coal Oil @ 40 cents per gal. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. Saturday 11 There was a thick mist all day with some rain, it is quite warm and the snow is going fast. Spent the afternoon trying to repair the melodeon in Ebenezer, but failed as the bellows is completely worn out. Father and Mother staid all night at J.C.S.'s. Sunday, December 12, 1869. Was at S.S. this morning our Supt. Present (I received a present of the "New Standard Singer" from him)-Lesson Luke XIV 41st to the end of chap. We had a disappointment at Zion, the preacher did not come, there was short prayer meeting held. Monday 13 Was engaged in chopping cordwood this forenoon. Was sawing a hemlock tree with the cross cut saw into 2 foot lengths. Spent the evening pleasantly, it being the last night Miss E. Burnett stays with us her time is out tomorrow. �Tuesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and splitting hemlock rails they are hard to split. J.C. Snell took tea at our place this evening he starts for Montreal tomorrow to see Mr. Cochrane's stock. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. Wednesday, December 15, 1869. A rain storm from the East commenced today. Father went to the Gore Mills with 11 bags of peas and oats. Drove up for Mrs. J.C.S. this afternoon she is going to stay at our place till he comes back. Thursday 16 The rain storm lasted 24 hours. Was chopping cordwood this afternoon in the lower bush, the creek is quite high and the ice is all broken up. Spent the evening at home reading the "Christian Guardian". Friday 17 Father drove to Esquesing for a load of lumber. he got some pretty good quality at $3.50 per thousand. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's there were some young folks present. arrived home at 11 o'clock. Saturday, December 18, 1869. Spent the day chopping cordwood. Received a letter from John Ferguson in St. Joseph he has bought 40 acres of land from Uncle Adam for $700. John Hunter came home on Thursday from Illinois, he intends spending the winter here. Sunday 19 Spent the forenoon in the S.School our Supt. abs. Lesson-Luke XIX, 41st to end. Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion at 21/2 PM-text-Numbers XXIl. 9. I was at the Baptist Church this evening and heard Rev. Mr. Lorrance preach text-Galatians-XI- 17th verse. Monday 20 Was engaged in chopping beach and maple (dry trees) in the lower bush. Father went to the Municipal Nominations but the same Councillors were re-elected. Spent the evening at home. �Tuesday, December 21, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some presents for my sisters, and a pack of cards (Quintettea) for amusement in the home circle price 30 cents. Wednesday 22 An East storm all night of snow and rain, turned very cold and windy to night. Spent the afternoon in fanning up peas. Spent the evening at home playing Quintettea. Received a newspaper from J.C.S. in Montreal. Thursday 23 Spent the afternoon at our school examination by the Teacher Mr. Samuel Westervelt the scholars answered well and kept good order and sang well. Anderson Campbell came home from Illinois yesterday. Friday, December 24, 1869. Was hauling wood from the bush on the other place with the sleigh. J.C.Snell came home this evening from N.York state, where he bought some sheep. Drove him up to his father's this evening. Saturday 25 Spent the day at home and had very little enjoyment. Was skating about 2 hours in the afternoon. It has been a very nice mild day and pretty good sleighing. Mrs. Peacock came here this evening from Toronto Sunday 26 Was at S.S. this morning, a very small attendance. Supt. pres. he brought a new library for the school 16 volumes and a copy of the "British Workman" for each child. Spent the afternoon and Monday, December 27, 1869. It was foggy all day finished hauling the hardwood from the other place. Robert Nichols spent the evening at our place, he was collecting school tax, our tax was $12.75 Tuesday 28 �Received a letter from Joseph Pearson last night stating that Uncle Joshua Harrington was dead a month ago. Father and Mother spent the day at Springbook. Spent the evening writing a letter to Alex Campbell. Wednesday 29 Was fanning oats and storing them away in the driving house for use next summer. H.S. Dolson's clover mill came to our place this afternoon there are 3 men with it and 2 span of horses Thursday, December 30, 1869. Commenced threshing Alsike clover this morning, it turned out 6 bush. off 2 acres Spent the evening driving Aunt Mary over to the 3rd Line east in the cutter Lizzie Burnett was along, the cutter was upset but no one was hurt. Friday 31 Was threshing red clover today it does not turn out so well as the Alsike threshed 71/2 bush. today. The threshers drove home this evening. Went to Brampton and got the newspapers also a copy of the Daily Telegraph from Uncle Taylor in Oakville. Memoranda. Another has rolled away adding as it were one drop to great ocean of eternity which every one must live or die. It seems but a short time since it was welcomed in with 'a happy New Year' yet when you calculate the labour you have passed through spring time and harvest, summer and winter, meeting with and parting from friends joys and sorrows, hope and fears and many other things, it is a good while. The weather this year has been remarkable. During the whole month of January we had fine dry roads almost dusty and bright warm days, but the afterpart of Memoranda. the winter was cold and stormy and in March we had nearly 3 feet of snow on the level, it laid on the ground until the middle of April when it all disappeared, raising the river Etobicoke to an unusual height. Commenced seeding the last week in April. The summer was remarkably cool with a considerable quantity of rain. There was a very bountiful harvest, barley yielded in many instances 60 bush. per acre, oats 75 to 80, fall wheat 35 to 40 and peas 40 bush. per acre, the root crops were excellent, the potatoes suffered some from the rot, a great many apples were destroyed by the early frost this fall. �Memoranda The grain market has been rather dull, barley was sold from 371/2 cents to 75 per bush. wheat 80 cents oats 30 cents and peas .50(We have sold very little grain only about 1/2 of the barley.) 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Scanned Microfilm of Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �������������������������������������������������������������������� John Ferguson (1851 – 1931) 1869 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers POCKET DIARY for 1869. Containing A Blank Space for Every Day in the Year, CALENDAR, RATES OF POSTAGE, &c. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1869. Friday, January 1, 1869. Was cold and stormy, spent the day at Mr. Mason's pleasantly, had a sleigh ride in the evening to Derry West. Saturday 2 Nothing particular taking place, was working hard all day, threshing peas with the flail Sunday 3 Went to Sunday School in the morning and heard J. C. Small read a good letter from our superintendent exhorting the scholars to trust in Jesus. was at "Zion" in the afternoon Monday, January 4, 1869 There was a change in the weather today and the snow has nearly all disappeared. Spent the day hauling firewood, was at Brampton in the evening for medicine for my aunt Mrs Peacock �Tuesday 5 Was building a fence in the bush on the "other place" and was at the Division at night and had a very good meeting although the attendance was small. Wednesday 6 The thaw still continues so that there is little or no sleighing. Was engaged in splitting rails at the "other place". Jane was at our place all day and John C came down in the evening. Thursday, January 7, 1869. The weather to day was very pleasant. Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. Took Jane home in the evening and spent it at their place. Friday 8 In the morning was in Brampton at Mrs J.D. Armstrong's funeral and heard Mr McFadden preach an affecting sermon. The evening set in very stormy so that I spent it at home in reading. (to Mr A. Saturday 9 Drinkwater) (Miss E. Cheyne was married yesterday.) The snow storm of last evening has turned into rain this morning and the thaw continues. Nothing particular has transpired today, was engaged in building fence, in the evening made preparations for Sunday. Sunday, January 10, 1869. Was at Sunday school in the morning where superintendent was absent had two new scholars in my class. Went to Zion in the afternoon but we were dissappointed of a preacher, and spent the evening at home. Monday 11 Was chopping cordwood all day. Went to the teacher's prayer meeting in the evening, there were only three present still we had a good meeting and it is the earnest prayer of the teachers that God would revive his work with school. Tuesday 12 �The weather today was very fine the sun shining brightly all day, was at the same kind of work as yesterday, went to the division in the evening as there were only three of of the members present the division was not open yet. Wednesday, January 13, 1869. The weather today was quite warm and pleasant, was engaged in splitting the last oak tree on the "other place" into stakes. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 14 The weather continues very fine so that the winter so far has been unusually pleasant, was at the same work as yesterday. Nearly every member of the family is sick with colds except myself. Friday 15 In the forenoon was hauling out manure around the old appletrees went to Brampton in the afternoon and beside the other newspapers obtained a copy of the Weekly {deal Telegraph this paper contains a great of reading matter. Saturday, January 16, 1869 My father has been so very sick today with a bad cold that he was confined to the house. John C. brought Jane down this morning and she spent the day with us. (J.C. has also been very sick all this week). Mr Smith and Mr Nichols came up and spent the evening at our place. Sunday 17 Was at Sunday school this morning Mr. Millard occupied the whole time at the school in the talking about Sunday School missionary work and that Mr. McDavie's application to be missionary has been accepted. Went to Zion this after noon and heard Mr. Sutherland speak about holiness. Monday 18 Put the load of clover hay for seed on the waggon and hauled it over to Mr. Mason's for to be thrashed. Went to the teachers prayer meeting in the evening, there were five present and we had a profitable meeting. Mr. Millard read a portion of scripture and a short sermon on it. Thursday, January 19, 1869 �Nothing particular took place today. the sick folks have all got better again. Went to the division this evening, there being no one present but myself I went over and spent the evening at J. C. Snell's. Wednesday 20 Went to the Gore mills with a grist and peas and oats for to be chopped. Mr. Mason was there distributing the bills for his sale which takes place on the second of February. Thursday 21 Nothing particular took place today. The Sunday School convention is going on in Streestville yesterday and today. Spent the evening at home as usual. Friday, January 22, 1869. Was engaged in building bush fence (all day) at the "other place" Mr. R. Chisholm called here at noon to see about handling gravel on the Center Road and arranged to start on it next week. Went to Uncle Adam's this evening and accepted the Melodeon Agency. Saturday 23 The weather continues warm and the roads are getting dry & dusty. Nothing particular took place today was handling wood and rails. Received a letter from Uncle Thomas this evening, he is doing well in business. Sunday 24 Was at Sunday School this morning. Mr. Millard had a nice illustration of the lesson 24th Chap. Joshua. Went to Zion in the afternoon the Rev. Mr Fletcher preached the missionary sermon. J. C. Snell & wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Monday, January 25, 1869 Father shot our dog "Rover" this morning. Went to Mr Mason's this afternoon to help to thrash the seed out of the clover hay. He has Mr. Dolson's clover mill hired. Tuesday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. Went to the division this evening as There were only five present the division was not opened. Wednesday 27 Finished the threshing that I have been engaged in. we have about 3 bush. of seed and Mr. Mason nearly 50. Went to Missionary meeting in Zion this evening the attendance was small. Mr. Rev Cochrane of Toronto & Rev. McFadden addressed the meeting. Thursday, January 28, 1869 Nothing particular took place today. Jane came down last night and is going to spend two days with us. Went to Missionary meeting at Hope Chapael to night, the house was nearly full and Mr. W. Elliott was chairman and three P. M. ministers addressed the meeting Friday 29 Was at Rev. McFaddens wood bee hauling sawed wood from Mr. P. Holtby's to the parsonage. J.C.S. called for Jane this evening and took her home. Mrs. Fletcher Hall died on Wednesday 27th and will be buried tomorrow. Saturday 30 This afternoon was engaged in hauling gravel from E. Bunting's pit on the Centre Road. Met Mr. Snell's carriage coming from the funeral and Sarah looked at me so pleasantly that she almost won me over again. Sunday, January 31, 1869 Went to Sunday School in the morning the attendance was small, went to Mr. Mason's for dinner and to Zion this afternoon and heard Rev. W. McFadden preach about the four kinds of fools mentioned in the Bible. Monday, February 1 The last month has been remarkable for warm & pleasant weather there has been little or no snow and roads have been dry and dusty. Was engaged all day in hauling gravel to the Centre Road. Tuesday 2 �Went to Mr. Mason's sale in the morning and acted as clerk all day. We had very good sale and amounted to about $1700. Staid all night at Mr. Mason's. The evening set in with a snowstorm Wednesday, February 3, 1869. This morning is very stormy and there has fallen nearly a foot of snow. Spent the forenoon in straightening Mr. Mason's accounts. Went to the surprise party at Mr. J. Wiggin's this evening did not enjoy myself as dancing occupied the whole time, got home about 3 o'clock the party broke up at four. Thursday 4 The weather today is cold and blustering, there is good sleighing now. Nothing particular took place today, spent the evening at home. {On the 30th January sold 6 sheep (4 ewes and 2 ram lambs) @$7 and $6 apiece to a man from Ohio.} Friday 5 Went over to Mr. Mason's this forenoon with a sleigh and brought over their luggage to be sent to Missouri. Was at Brampton this afternoon and bought a new watch from W. A. Mitchell for $20. Saturday, February 6, 1869 the weather is mild today. Was enaged in hauling fire wood and rails. Uncle adam sent away his luggage and Mr. Masons by freight. Willy Mason brought his horse "Titus" over to Uncle Adam's and is going to spend two weeks in Canada yet. Sunday 7 Went to S. School in the morning subject of lesson "the unfortunate widow, Luke VIII." Ms. Millard was present and destributed the January number of "childrens papers." Ms. M Shipley was up this afternoon and we went to Brampton church to night. Monday 8 Was at Brampton with a load of spring wheat received 92 cts per bush. Received by mail a copy of Dr. Pollick's new medical book. Went to teachers prayer meeting this evening the attendance small had a good meeting Tuesday, Feburary 9, 1869. �The weather continues very mild. Was engaged in hauling gravel to the Centre road. Mr. Mason came home today from Ohio. Spent the evening at Uncle Adam's with W. Mason and Anne Buchanan. Wednesday 10 Took Mr. Mason & William Large down to the station early this morning in the waggon on their way to Missouri. Was at the same occupation as yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Thursday 11 The roads are now quite muddy Am still hauling gravel on the road. Jane stayed with us all day and J. C. S. came down this evening and we all visited Uncle Adam's. Mr. P. Grahams hotel and stables in Brampton were burnt down to night. Friday, February, 12, 1869 The weather today is like spring and we had a slight shower of rain this morning. Was at the same work as yesterday having now more than 3/4 of a lot gravelled spent the evening at home in reading the "Ladies: Repository. " Saturday 13 There was some slight showers of rain today. Went to Georgetown this morning and then to Stewarttown trying to sell Melodeons did not make any sales. The night has set in with a rainstorm. Sunday 14 The weather is very stormy today snow and sleet from the "East", On account of the weather spent the day at home in reading. The storm continues after dark. This is the first Sunday of /69 that I have spent entirely at home. Monday, February 15, 1869. Was engaged in hauling elm cordwood on the sleigh to Brampton for Haggert and Bros. Hauled 3 Cords today for which I received $2 per cord in trade. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Tuesday 16 �The weather today is pretty cold with frequent snow squalls. Was engaged at the same work as yesterday. Spent the evening at home. R.F. Snell and Esther Wiggins were at Uncle Adam's to night visiting Willy Mason. Wednesday 17 It has turned warmer today and the snow is fast dissapearing. Was at the same work as yesterday. Spent this evening at Uncle Adam's and received Mr. Mason's notes to keep them till next fall. Thursday, February 18, 1869. Finished hauling wood to Brampton for Haggert Bros having hauled 11 cords @ $2. Mrs. Trueman & Mrs. Featherstone were up and spent the day at our place and went home tonight. Friday 19 The weather today was cold and blustering. Uncle Joseph Dixon came down from Amaranth this afternoon. Uncle Adam brought his notes over today. Was at Mr. R Lowes'es social tonight-had a pleasant time. Saturday 20 Uncle George Burke and wife came up yesterday on a visit. Went to Brampton in the afternoon and put an advertisement in the Peel Banner respecting the melodeon agency to be left in for four months - price $3. Sunday, February 21, 1869. Very stormy morning went to S. School Mr. Millard first used the blackboard-subject-the rich man and Lazarus. Went to J.C. Snells with Pockesing folks this afternoon and with them and Uncle Adam's to Uncle Williams tonight. Met Bella Lowes there and had a pleasant time with her. Monday 22 Uncle Adam's folks were busy all day packing up for to start tomorrow morning. I took their baggage to the station this evening. Jane was down and spent the day at home and I drove her and J.C.S. home in the cutter Tuesday, 23 �Willy and Johnny Mason slept with me the last night of their stay in Canada. It was very stormy this morning and was up very early and drove the Missouri folks down to the station. The storm passed away this afternoon and it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, February 24, 1869. The weather is very cold and stormy and I am afraid that the Missouri folks will be delayed by the snow obstructing the cars. Drove Sarah Peacock up to J.C. Snells last night (where she is hired)and spent the evening there. Thursday 25 Nothing particular took place today on account of the bad weather. Went to Brampton Baptists S. S. Anniversary the number present was not as large as usual Miss Lowes presided at the Cab. Organ. Received 3 copies of the Marriage Guide. Friday 26 Went to Brampton this afternoon and purchased 8 bush. of Corn @ 70 cents per bush. also received my first letter from Andrus Bros. promising to send me a number of price lists Saturday, February 27, 1869. The coldest day we have had this season. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers and preparing for Sunday Sunday 28 Went to Sunday School in the morning and Mr. Jordan questioned the school on the Lesson Judges VII. Was at the P.M. Church Brampton and heard Mr. Boyle preach text-Romans XV, 13, their new organ is louder and harsher than at W.M. Church. Monday, March 1 The forepart of this last month was very mild but the latter part has been cold and stormy and at present there is a good deal of snow on the ground. Went to the T.P. Meeting this evening there was an average attendance 7. Mr. M. not present had a very good meeting Tuesday, March 2, 1869. �Was engaged in hauling gravel with the sleigh mine being the only team at it. Went to the Division (tonight)(which broke down) there were only 8 present. the funds are to be deposited in P.D. Savings Bank. Wednesday 3 Finished hauling gravel to day having hauled 7 days in all. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Kennedy the Scotch Vocalist,in the Courthouse which was very much crowded, was well pleased, the entertainment which last 2 1/4 hrs. Thursday 4 This has been a very cold day. Was engaged in feeding stock and cutting stovewood. It is just 4 years today since my conversion and I regret that I have grown colder in religion than I ought to. This Sarah Snells birthday age 20 Friday, March 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this forenoon and brought home my mother who staid all night at Uncle Williams. Drove her up in the cutter to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and had a look at Mr. Snell's stock, they are in good condition. Saturday March 6 The weather still continues very cold and blustering. Nothing particular took place to day was engaged in cutting stovewood. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 7 Was at S. School this morning Mr. Millard was present and used the blackboard subject - Christ and the young. Went to Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Walker preach Text- Deut. IV. 9. There were only ten present. Monday, March 8, 1869. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Father went to Chilholm's Mill with a grist of 23 bush. of mixed fall and spring wheat. Went to the Teachers Prayer meeting this evening there only four present including Mr. Millard. Tuesday 9 �There is a great change in the weather to day turning quite warm. Jane and Mrs. J. Snell were down this afternoon visiting. Instead of freezing to night it is thawing. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 10 Very stormy all day from the North-East considerable snow has fallen and the sideroads are nearly blocked up. Drove my sisters over to school this morning and brought them back this evening in the sleigh. Thursday, March 11, 1869. The storm of yesterday has cleared off leaving the snow in huge drifts. Was at the same occupation as yesterday namely-driving the children to school. Spent the evening in writing Walter McClellan, Alton Friday 12 Went to Brampton this afternoon and saw a letter that Aunt Anne had received from Uncle John who is now in St. Jo. Brought over the scholars and took Mary Nichols home in the sleigh Saturday 13 Was employed this forenoon in breaking in a colt-Polly-who is 2 years old next spring, had very little trouble with her. Alex came up this afternoon which is the first time for six months. Elizabeth C. is going to live in Toronto. Sunday, March 14, 1869. Very stormy morning. Did not go to Sunday School but drove Alex up to J.C. Snell's and spent the day there. Took Alex part of the way home in the cutter and heard Mr. McFadden preach in Brampton at six oclock-text-John 4-14 Monday 15 Went to old Mrs. Bunting's funeral today she was buried in the old cemetery at Brampton. Mr. McFadden preached an excellent sermon from 2 Peter 3rd Chapter 14. she was 83 years of age. Was at the teachers prayer meeting tonight there were only 3 present. Tuesday 16 �Was engaged in hauling gravel on the Centre Road, it being now finished up to the blacksmith's shop. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nichols were up and spent the evening at our place. Wednesday, March 17, 1869. The weather continues very cold and there is about 2 feet of snow on the ground. Went to the Gore Mills today with 27 bush. of corn, peas, and oats mixed for chopping. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells. Received a letter from Uncle Adam in Missouri. Thursday 18 Was engaged in enrolling the militia for the west half of the township from No.10 to No. 20 which is one half of No. 6 Company Division. Joseph Snell is now engaged in enrolling the east half. Commenced on the C. Road and finished to the west 21st line. Friday 19 Finished enrolling the militia today which has been a disagreeable job on account of the deep snow which is now nearly 2 feet deep on the level and very much drifted. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's and gave him the enrollment as he is the Captain Saturday, March 20, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and my mother received a letter from Aunt Jennie and I a letter addressed to Uncle Adam from Schomberg. Mother went up and is going to stay all night at J.C. S. Sunday 21 Went to Sunday School this morning Mr. Millard illustrated the lesson Matt. XX to the 18th verse on the blackboard. Was at Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Brosfield preach text-Watch, therefore. J.C.S. and wife and S. Peacock spent the day at our place. Monday 22 Finished threshing our peas today which have not turned out very well. Was cold and windy all day from the east set in stormy this evening Spent it at home in reading Sunday School libraries. Tuesday, March 23, 1869. �The storm of last night has passed leaving 4 inches more of snow. Was at Brampton this morning. Spent the evening in writing to Uncle Adam. Father and Mother spent the afternoon on the 3rd line east at Joshua Modeland. Wednesday 24 Was engaged in threshing oats with the flail. We had a visit today from Isaac Modeland, his mother and wife. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Osborn Missouri. Thursday 25 Was busy all day in hauling gravel to No. 10 and putting it in a heap for use next summer on the C. Road, hauled 14 loads. Spent the evening at home. Friday, March 26, 1869. There was a great change in the weather today it being very misty and some heavy showers of rain. Was up at J.C. Snells this evening and received a copy of Ashworth's Strange Tales from him for to read. Saturday 27 Is a bright beautiful day and the snow is thawing very fast. Mr. Wixon from Albion and his son stopped at our place this morning on their way home from Missouri. I drove them as far as Tullamore in the sleigh. They are well pleased with the country. Sunday 28 Went to S. School this morning in the cutter with 3 of my sisters and Tilly the lesson was in the 10th chap. of 1st Samuel. Heard Mr. Sutherland preach in Zion this afternoon Test Mathew XXVIII.6. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie were up this afternoon at our place. Monday, March 29, 1869. Very wet day raining steadily all the time from the east. Was engaged in hauling manure around the young appletrees. Mrs. J.C. Snell gave birth to a daughter today. Spent the evening in reading "Ashworth" which is very interesting. Thursday 30 �The weather to day was quite warm with frequent showers so that the 'Etobicoke' is overflowing its banks. Was busy part of the time in taking away the snow from the mouth of the house cellar drain, which closed it up not allowing the water to escape. Wednesday 31 Was engaged in cutting stovewood. This month on the whole has been unusually cold and stormy, and I there is more snow on the ground at present than there has been for 4 years beside being nearly as cold as January. Thursday, April 1. 1869. Was busy all day sawing cordwood with bucksaw for summer use. Father and Mother went up to J.C. Snells to see the new comer. Spent the evening at home & father wrote to Uncle Thomas. Friday 2 The weather continues cold and disagreeable. Was at the same work as yesterday. We had a visit this evening from (big) Joshua Modeland who has been out in Iowa two weeks in January. He thinks it a good farming country. Saturday 3 Went to Brampton this afternoon on horseback as the roads are very rough and received a long letter from Alex. Walked up to J.C. Snells' this evening across the fields on the crust of snow and saw for the first time their daughter. Sunday, April 4, 1869. Was at Sunday School this morning, Mr. Millard was absent and Mr. Jordan examined the school on the lesson-Matt.XX 14 to 30th. Went to Zion in the afternoon but was dissapointed in the absence of P. Holtby Spent the evening at home reading a S.S. library. Monday 5 Was engaged in sawing cordwood with the bucksaw and washing the young appletrees with soapsuds to kill the lice. Drove Mother up to J.C. S. in the buggy and returned 'Ashworth' Jane is getting quite better and the baby is growing fast Tuesday 6 �The snow is gradually disappearing Was at the same work as yesterday woodsawing. Spent the evening in writing a letter to Alex who is expecting one in four days from the time I received his. Our fodder for the stock is getting scarce. Wednesday, April 7, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Father went to Brampton this afternoon and received two newspapers from Aunt Jennie(A weekly Carthage & a Spiritualist pub. in Chicago. Spent the evening at John Learmonts my first visit-passed in general conversation. Thursday 8 Am still at the same work. My Mother was up at J.C.Snells this afternoon with Aunt Jennie, Jane is getting quite well. John Learmont was over this evening and we had pleasant chat, he condemns the idea of going to the States. Friday 9 Went to the bush today and tapped 30 Maple trees and was busy all day at it and making sap troughs. The sap ran very fast and we obtained a good many pails of it. J. Learmont was over and spent the evening at our place. Saturday, April 10, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and commenced boiling sap this morning with two pots and made over a gallon of molasses, besides tapping 10 more trees. Aunt Anne has received another letter from Uncle John, he has made up his mind to stay in Missouri and buy a farm. Sunday 11 Went to S. School this morning on foot (roads are getting dry) Mr. M. was there and used the blackboard-Lesson-1st Sam.XII chapt. I received a copy of the C. Messenger from J.V. Snell. Was at Zion this afternoon Mr. McFadden preached text Hosea X 12 verse. Spent the evening at home. Monday 12 Started early this morning (1/2past 5) and was busy all day boiling sap and tapping, have 50 trees tapped made 7 qts. molasses. Went to T. Prayer meeting this evening there were only 3 of the teachers present beside Mr. S. Watson's 3 children. �Thursday, April 13, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There is a good deal of snow on the ground yet around the fences and in the lanes. The days are warm and very frosty nights. Spent the evening at home in reading Dr. O.W. Guthrie's "Our Fathers business". Wednesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and made ten pounds of sugar. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and gave them a small cake of sugar, and was also up to Mr. John Snell's and gave them another small cake. Received a letter from Uncle Adam, staid all night at J.C. Snells. Thursday 15 Our hired boy Samuel Bunting spent the day in the bush in boiling sap while I sawed wood and helped father dock the sheep. Joseph G. Snell started for Kentucky this morning and intends staying there until Christmas, he will be very much missed at home. Friday, April 16, 1869. Was engaged in sawing wood the sap has nearly quit running. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie came up this afternoon and had a good feed of maple molasses and sugar. Spent the evening at home. Saturday 17 Went to Brampton this afternoon-they are busy enlarging the post office and making a great many more letter boxes, for the first time I saw a velocipede belonging to Mr. Mahaffey it requires a great deal of practice to ride one. Sunday 18 This is my birthday being 18 years old. It is a very nice day and the roads almost dusty but as I have a boil on the back of my neck I have to stay in the house all day. This is the second Zion day that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday, April 19, 1869. About 1 o'clock this morning we had a heavy thunder storm and has raised the Etobicoke very high and carrying away a number of swing poles. It is very close and warm today and the grass is commencing to grow. Was sawing wood. �Tuesday 20 It has been a very wet day but it keeps warm. Father took a load of spring wheat to Brampton to day and received 85 cents per bush. bought 6 bush. of peas at the same price. Mr. William Carter was plowing which is the first done this season. Wednesday 21 Finished sawing wood to day, we have about 24 cords of wood split up into stovewood. J.C. Snell brought Aunt Mary Peacock down to day from his place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Thursday, April 22, 1869. Was engaged in building fence on the "other place" between us and John Learmont, making it with stakes at the corners and wires instead of caps. Spent the evening at home in reading a daily paper from St. Joseph Missouri. Friday 23 Commenced ploughing sod to day it was pretty soft. We sowed a ten acre meadow field with plaster. (Our opinion is that he is referring to adding lime to the soil) Spent the evening at John Learmonts in reading "Boro Bells" and talking about things in general. It is a beautiful moonlight night. Saturday 24 Was at the same work as yesterday. Father and Mother went to Brampton this afternoon and received a newspaper from Uncle Thomas published in Carthage. Spent the evening at home. Sunday, April 25, 1869. Spent the day on the 3rd Line east at Isaac A. Modeland's, drove Aunt Mary Peacock there and Tilly, had a pleasant time, it being the first time I have been on the place for 13 years. Came home in the evening. Monday 26 Was busy all day in plowing sod. Father sowed 4 acres of oats this is the first seeding we have done this year. John Learmont and his sister Susy were over and spent the evening at our place they are pretty good company. �Tuesday 27 Was at the same work as yesterday and have now about 5 acres plowed. The weather continues very fine with occasional showers. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Wednesday, April 28, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning to the spring fair and received the 2nd prize for our bull "Clifton" there was a pretty good show of stock and implements also a horse hay fork for loading hay in the field, being fastened to the waggon. Sowed our carrot seed this afternoon. Thursday 29 The weather continues fine and a good growth. Was engaged in sowing oats this forenoon, commenced sowing barley this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells in reading and conversation, walked over there through the fields. got home at 10.30 Friday 30 Was engaged in sowing barley. Jane, Mrs. Snell and Kizzie were down for a visit. Miss Graham from Toronto St. was here for me to go down and repair their melodeon. I intend to go after the seeding- This month has been rather backward compared to last spring. But it cannot be called a very late spring. Saturday, May 1, 1869. There is a change in the weather today, a cold rain from the east which is turning to snow. Was engaged this morning in cultivating the barley ground. Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed a letter to Uncle Adam. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 2 Went to Sunday school this morning, the attendance was small on account of Bad weather. Our supt. was absent subject-Luke XIX 1-10. Was at Zion this afternoon the congregation was small-9- (A. Bowsfield dissappointed). Spent the evening at home reading about Calvin. Monday 3 �Was engaged in harrowing the barley ground and plowing sod. Isaac A Modeland and his wife were over all afternoon at our place-they brought Aunt Mary over and are going to keep Tilly for some time. Spent the evening at home. The last of our green apples were eaten. Tuesday, May 4, 1869. The weather has been quite cool since the rain of last Saturday and there is quite hard frosts at night. Was engaged in sowing clover and timothy seed on the barley ground. Mother walked across the fields to J.C. Snell's today. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 5 Finished rolling the barley field. We constructed a home-made spear with wrought nails and speared eleven suckers in about an hour averaging two lbs. each in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading. Thursday 6 Was engaged in plowing sod. Bought 720 lbs. of hay of William Heath @ $14 per ton our hay and straw being nearly all fed up. Sarah Peacock came down from J.C.S. and went to Brampton. Spent the evening in reading the April number 2 Ladies Repository Friday, May 7, 1869 Sowed our peas to day on the sod plowed this spring. The weather is now quite warm and the buds are beginning to swell. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading general literature. We got a letter from Uncle Taylor this week, he has removed to Oakville. Saturday 8 Finished seeding to day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a new coat @ $8.50 also a pair of gaiters @ $4.00. Spent part of the time in the 'Banner' store and in J.E. Wood Barber shop. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 9 Went to Quarterly Meeting this morning and heard Mr. McFadden preach text- Hebrews. 12th Chap.1,2. Spent the afternoon and evening at Aunt Emeline's with D.M., G. Armstrong and Johnnie D. it is some time since I have been there before. �Monday, May 10, 1869. Was engaged in digging and preparing the garden, we have nearly all the garden vegetables planted and sowed the horse chestnuts we planted last fall are coming up and growing fast. Mrs. Snell and Jane called at our place this evening on their way home from Brampton. Lizzie Bennet commenced work today. 11.00 Tuesday 11 The weather has turned very warm and the spring grain is all up green. Was engaged in rolling the meadow and planting early potatoes. Bought 280 lbs. of hay of Mr. J. Heath making 1/2 ton We turned out our cows on the grass Turned our cattle on the grass for the first Wednesday 12 Was engaged in picking stones off the Alsike clover meadow and finished planting our early potatoes. We sold "Old Jim" to James Sewell for he sold her to J. Anthony for a silver wattle worth $18. Spent the evening at J. Learmonts. (Miss Julia Heath was married today.) Thursday, May 13, 1869. Finished digging our garden and pruning and manuring the fruit trees Commenced raining this afternoon with thunder. Went to Brampton this evening after my Mother who was at Aunt Anne's visiting... She (A.A.) intends starting for Missouri on June 1st. Friday 14 J.C. Snell and wife came down and spent the day at our place it being the first anniversary of their wedding. Was ploughing S. Buntings garden this afternoon. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Jane stayed all night with us on account of the rain. Saturday 15 Was hauling manure on the turnip ground this forenoon and washed the sheep this afternoon. S. Bunting Sen. helped me we have 26. Drove Jane home this evening in the buggy and took her 5 hens and 1 cock. J.C. Snell was there a while, got home at 10 oclock Sunday, May 16, 1869. �Commenced raining about seven o'clock this morning and lasted untill ten so that I did not get S.School. Went to Zion this afternoon and there were 8 present and no preacher. Was at Brampton this evening and heard D.G. Sutherland preach Psalm CXXXIX, 7 to 10 verse. Monday 17 It has turned quite cold since the rain and some frost at night. Was hauling manure on the turnip ground hauled 14 loads to the six acre field across the creek. Spent the evening at home reading the "Youths Magazine" of 1844 A.D. Tuesday 18 Planted out some early tomatoe plants and got a load of spring wheat ready for market. Sowed some plaster on the barley which looks very well and promises a nice even crop of sixteen acres. Wednesday, May 19, 1869. Went to the Gore Mills this forenoon in the waggon 4 bush. of peas & oats for chopping. Rode down to Alek's on 'Frank' this afternoon and called at Mr. Thos. Graham for to repair a melodeon. Staid all night at Alek's who is keeping "bachelors' hall" Thursday 20 He has bought a French Mare for $85. He is now living on the 3rd line east at Mt. Charles and is comfortably situated. Came home through Brampton this morning and got a new glass for my watch. Father and Mother were up to J.C. S. this afternoon and brought me $10 for enrolling the militia. Friday 21 Was plowing all day at Mr. Gumerson for barley and J. Learmont was also plowing. The Royal Canadian Bank suspended payment this morning. We had only $2, they are worth 80 cents apiece. Spent the evening reading the "Sea News" Saturday, May 22, 1869. We sheared the sheep this forenoon, J. Learmont helping us there were 3 of us shearing, the fleeces averaged 7 lbs. apiece. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some every-day summer clothing. Spent the evening reading the "London Illustrated News" Sunday 23 �Went to S. School this morning the supt. was absent, there was large school-Lesson, 1st Samuel XVIII 7 verse to 9. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. Russel our new preacher text J.C.S. and wife came down and spent the evening at our place. Monday 24 Spent the day in the bush around Eldorado Mills shooting, with William Woods G. Dawson J. Modeland, had a splendid boat ride on the Credit river. Took dinner and tea at J. H. Main's, on the whole I enjoyed the days sport very well. Tuesday, May 25, 1869. Yesterday and to day has been pretty warm. Finished plowing the turnip and potato ground to day. Aunt Anne came here this evening on her farewell visit before going to Missouri. I felt very tired after yesterday's tramp. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 26 Was hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the hills. It is quite cool again the last two days have been the warmest of the season. John Newhouse called here today he is going to Missouri next week. Thursday 27 Planted our potatoes to day, there are four kinds-Early White, Cups, Garnet Chili and Peach Blows. We also planted a few rows of corn. Was very sorry to hear of the Rev. R.L. Gabies suicide caused by too hard study at college, he shot himself with a pistol. Friday, May 28, 1869. Commenced working on the roads this morning but the afternoon was very wet and is still raining this evening. All the garden fruit trees are well loaded with blossoms. Father was in Toronto on the cars for to change Aunt Jennies's money into greenbacks. Saturday 29 It is warm and pleasant after the rain and there is good growth. Went to Brampton with 33 bush. of spring wheat @ 82 cts per bus. I saw Alex and had a talk with him. Bought a copy of Bow Bells for May and Lovell's Geography. �Sunday 30 Went to S. School this morning our supt. was absent. Lesson-Matt.XX 1-17. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. John Hatson preach text-Luke 13th Chapt. 24 Went to John Snell's Sen. and spent the evening pleasantly pleasantly with the girls. Staid all night at J.C. Snell's Monday, May 31, 1869. Was hauling gravel on the Centre Road with the waggon, drew 12 loads. There were some nice showers of rain to day and all the grain is growing very fast. Mr. George Elliott was buried yesterday with military honours. Tuesday, June 1 Was engaged in using the road scraper this forenoon and finished the road work. I drove over to Mr. M. Cation's in the buggy with a beehive for to get a swarm into it, the hive will be left there until fall. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 2 Commenced hauling manure on the summer fallow hauled 25 loads, James Sewell helped me to haul it. It has been a very warm day. J.C. Snell and wife came down shis evening and are going to stay all night. Thursday, June 3, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and hauled the same number of loads. The weather during the months of May has been very favorable for the crops. Was down at E. Buntings this evening jumping with some of the boys I jumped 14 feet. Friday 4 J.C. Snell and wife went home early this morning. Done the same amount of work as yesterday. I went to J.C.S. this evening and took them a cow Sarah Snell was there during the evening. Staid all night up there. Saturday 5 �It has rained all night and this forenoon. Set out fifty cabbage plants & some tomatoes. It has turned quite cool since the rain which has done a great deal of good to the crops. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday, June 6, 1869 Went to S. School this morning (supt. absent)lesson 1 Sam. XXII chap. Went to Zion this afternoon one of the P.M. ministers preached text Isaiah XXVIII chap. 10 verse. it was the largest congregation we have had for months. Spent the evening at home. Monday 7 Was hauling manure on the fallow, hauled 21 loads. Commenced raining at teatime and is a wet night. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday 8 Sold a cow and calf this morning for $30 to Mr. Williamson. Was plowing sod for summer fallow plowed an acre, it is pretty hard plowing but it is in good order. Spent the evening reading Wednesday, June 9, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Sarah and Jennie Peacock were up at our place and staid all day they are both living in Brampton. J.C.S. called at our place tonight on his way to Mr. Christie's sale at Brantford Thursday 10 Am still at the same work this morning was quite wet but cleared off and was very warm at noon and we had a thunder storm this evening. Mother went up to J. C. S. to day and is going to stay all night. Friday 11 Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday but had to give up work this afternoon on account of another boil on the back of my neck. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought Mother home. Saturday, June 12, 1869. �The weather keeps very cool for the season with frequent showers. John Newhouse called at our place on his way home from Missouri, he was well pleased with the country and is going to live there as soon he can get away. Sunday 13 This is a wet day,d warm rain from the south, it has cleared off at noon. Mr. P. Holtby preached this afternoon in Zion and took tea at our place. This is the third Sunday that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday 14 Spent the day in reading. Am not yet able to work. Father was plowing sod in my place. Went down to Mr. Robert Smith's after the turnip drill he is still using it. John and Susy Learmont came over and spent the evening. Tuesday, June 15, 1869. The weather is very cold for the season and it is dull and cloudy. Mrs. Mathew Pearon and her son Henry Isaac were over at our place for dinner. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 16 Was busy all day plowing the ground in drills for turnips, sowed about 2 acres. Mr. Hindle was here with a letter from Aunt Anne she likes Missouri very well Thursday, 17 Was very sorry to hear of the death of Herman Ferguson my cousin, he died last night by falling off a fence and the sharp stick pierced his left lung Was helping John. Learmont build fence Friday, June 18, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and Dr. Putallo lanced the abscess on my neck; it was a very painful operation. Herman was buried today in the new cemetry in Brampton. Rev. W. McFadden preached text II Kings IV Chapt. 26th verse Saturday 19 �Commenced crossplowing the fallow. The weather is turning a good deal warmer. Sold our wool to K. Chisholm & Co for 38 cents per lb. there was 170 lbs. Emma Armstrong and Hattie Modeland were up on a visit. Sunday 20 There was a heavy shower of rain early this morning. Went to S. School our Supt. absent Lesson-1 Sam. XXVI. Took dinner at J.C.Snell's. Was at Sion this afternoon, Rev. Mr. Russell preached text-II Cor. XII chap 9th verses. Spent the evening at J.C.S. Monday, June 21, 1869. Was at the same work as on Saturday. The weather is very favorable for the crops, the fall wheat has been out in head a week and the clover is nearly in full bloom. Spent the evening at home reading the May 16 of Ladie's Repository Tuesday 22 Was plowing this forenoon. Went up to Edmonton and got the horses shod, father, mother and Lizzie Burnett went up to Zion for to clean the church and put it in order, Sarah and Lizzie Snell were there helping. Wednesday 23 There was a very heavy thunder shower yesterday afternoon. Was plowing all day in summer fallow. Spent the evening at home in reading the "Christian Guardian" Thursday, June 24, 1869. Spent the day in fishing at the 'lake', did not catch any at the lake but caught 30 in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smith's social, proceeds $45 for the Best S. School, Bonsan, Mrs. J.C. S. and Sarah Snell spent the afternoon at our place. Friday 25 Was plowing all day. Father was up at the lake this afternoon and caught 8 sun fish. The weather is still cool, the turnips are just coming up and also the field potatoes there is some in the garden over a foot high Saturday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a man from Port Hope called at our place and offered us $7000 for our farm but we did not take it. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, June 27, 1869. Very wet morning rain from the south. Went to S. School there was only about 20 present Supt. abs. Lesson-Matt.XXI-33-46. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and singing. There was a heavy shower this evening. Monday 28 Was building the line fence between us and J. Learmont. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smiths party, we had strawberries and cream for a dessert, there was about 25 present. I got home at 1.30 o'clock A.M. Tuesday 29 Finished the job we were at yesterday. There was some rain again today and it was very warm. The barley is just coming out in head. Father went to Brampton today and bought a grindstone for 90 cts., weight 61. Wednesday, June 30, 1869 The weather this month has been very cool and wet, so cold that it has kept the crops back. but they are growing very fast now and look well. Finished crossplowing the fallow. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Aunt Catherine. Thursday, July 1 It has been a very pleasant day. I spent it at Mr. Snell's lake fishing and caught only two. There were a good many there and among them was Sarah Snell. I was sorry afterwards that I did not talk more to her but it is my old failing-bashfulness. Friday 2 Was engaged in horse-hoeing the carrotts and potatoes they look well and are growing very fast. Was hauling manure on the summer fallow that was plowed this summer. Joshua Modeland was married yesterday. �Saturday, July 3, 1869. Was a very warm day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a light lustre coat for $ . also a White leghorn hat for $1.25, we also bought a scythe and some rakes. I found quite a lot of wild strawberries beside our line fence. Sunday 4 Drove up to S. School this morning there were six in the buggy. Mr. Millard was present Lesson-1 Sam. XXX chap. Went to Zion in the afternoon and Rev. W. L. McFadden preached text-Acts XXIV- 25th. Was at Brampton W. M. Church tonight, Mr. McF. preached same text Monday 5 Commenced cutting clover this afternoon it is pretty green yet but the season is growing late. Mrs. John Snell and Mrs. J.C.S. spent the afternoon at our place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday, July 6, 1869. Was engaged this forenoon in hilling up the potatoes with the plow. Was cutting hay at Erastus Bunting's this afternoon with our mower. Old Mrs. Trueman came up this evening on a visit. Wednesday 7 It is very good hay weather now. Mother and Mrs. Trueman went up to J.C. Snell's today. Hauled in 2 loads of hay this afternoon the first we have taken in this year. Miss Elizabeth Heath spent the afternoon at our place. Thursday 8 It has rained nearly all night and a heavy shower this morning. Father took Mrs. Trueman home and bought a horse hay fork. Was cutting thistles with the scythe in the pastures. John Learmont was married today. {written above July 9th } John Learmont was married to Miss Elizabeth Armstrong yesterday Friday, July 9, 1869. {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} We have a good many strawberries and are a good size. �Saturday 10 {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} it did not work very well at first but it will improve with practice Sunday 11 There was a very heavy thunder storm with wind early this morning Went to S. School Mr. Millard was present and we had an excellent lesson 1 Sam. XXXI. Was at Zion No preaching. Jane spent today at our place I drove her home this evening. Monday, July 12, 1869. Was a very warm day. Was harrowing the summer fallow this forenoon. We finished cutting 10 acres of clover. Father was cutting clover for John Learmont. he was helping us to haul in hay. hauled 5 loads worked until dark. Thursday 13 Was up at 4 o'clock this morning and started to haul in hay. Bought a fanning mill for $23 from Levi Cossit, Guelph. Was horse raking hay this afternoon and worked until dark cocking it up. Wednesday 14 James Bunting who is working for his uncle was helping us to draw in hay, the hay fork saves a good deal of hard work but not much time. Father finished cutting Erastus Buntings grass today. There was a light shower this P.M. Thursday, July 15, 1869. Was cutting hay on the other place this forenoon. Finished hauling in ten acres of clover and had 26 loads. It has been a very warm day. Spent the evening at Erastus Bunting's in jumping with the boys. Friday 16 There was another heavy thunder storm during the night and the grain is quite flat. Was cutting grass for John Learmont with the mower and I took dinner there for the first time had a feed of cherries which are now just getting ripe. Saturday 17 �Was horse hoeing turnips this forenoon. Was cocking up hay on the other place, it is a very good crop mostly timothy. Hauled in 2 loads, the horse fork works a great deal better in the timothy than in the clover. Sunday, July 18, 1869. Drove up to S.School this morning Supt. absent. (Mr. Brooks preached school) lesson-Psalm XL. Heard Mr. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon, his sermons are quite short-text. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place. I drove them home this evening. Monday 19 We had new potatoes yesterday, they are as large as turkey eggs. James Sewell was helping us to haul in hay this afternoon from the other place. Mis Learmont spent the evening at our place and bade us goodbye. as she is going up home. Tuesday 20 Was a very wet day with a good deal of thunder. Was thinning out turnips. Went up to John Snell's this evening to repair their Melodeon but did not get it finished. Drove my Mother home from J.C.S. it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, July 21, 1869. Went up early this morning to John Snell's and finished repairing their melodeon. I had a long chat with Sarah Snell she does not seem to have much taste for playing although she seems a very nice girl other ways. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 22 Kezia Moreland came spent the day at our place. Was plowing the summer fallow it is in good order considering that it was plowed the first time only about 6 weeks ago. We were hauling in hay and broke one of the prongs of the horse fork Friday 23 Started hauling hay very early this morning as it looked like rain. John Learmont was helping us with his team, finished haying today having about 48 loads of 18 acres and spent nearly 3 weeks over it on account of the wet weather. �Saturday, July 24, 1869. The weather is very dull and quite cool. Was plowing at the same field as the other day it is almost too wet to plow there has been so much rain. Mr. Cummerson was cutting fall wheat which is the first in the neighbourhood. Sunday 25 Aunt Mary & Lizzie Bennett started away early this morning to Henry Modelands on a visit. Went to S School the Supt. present, had a very instructive lesson-Matt.XXII, 1-18 verse. Lavina and I went up to J.C.S' and staid all night. It has been a very warm day. Monday 26 Was cross plowing all day and plowed an acre and a half. It is has been a pretty warm day. We received a present of cherries from Mr. A. Bunting he has a great quantity of them. Spent the evening reading the {Ford Families?} Thursday, July 27, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a heavy thunder storm today at noon. I spend most of my noon spels in practising on the melodeon it takes a great deal of practice to make a good player. Wednesday 28 It rained all forenoon from the west. We are engaged in putting up hooks through the barn roof for the horse fork pulleys. Finished cross plowing Father and Mother spent the evening up at J.C. Snell's. Thursday 29 Commenced marking out the summer fallow into ridges 22 ft. wide. James Mason spent the day at our place he came from Missouri this week, he has changed very little in his looks he is hired at Mr. Hindle's @ $2 per month for harvest. Friday, July 30, 1869. �Commenced cutting our fall wheat this afternoon it is a good crop and I think will yield well, it is Diehl wheat very plump in the grain it shells out a good deal in harvesting. It was pretty warm today but almost cold enough at night for frost.. Saturday 31 Was cutting wheat all day with the reaper and finished tonight we had 11 acres. James Mason was binding for us today and our two neighbours so that it was bound as fast as it was cut. There has been a great deal of rain this month with thunder and has also been very cold for the season. Sunday, August 1 Went to S. School this morning the supt. present-Lesson II Sam. VII chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. W.L. McFadden preached Acts-II Chap.-37th verse. I went over from meeting and took tea at J.C.S. and spent the evening there. It has been a warm day. Monday, August 2, 1869. Spent most of the day berry picking in Mr. Dyer's bush, E. Burnett, S. Bunting, Lavina and myself and a good many from No. 10, we picked about 16 lbs. There was a very heavy rain this evening. Uncle William Ferguson & wife were also picking berries. Tuesday 3 The three of us were down at E. Buntings, with the reaper and 6 acres of fall wheat it is not so good a crop as ours. Spent the evening in cutting roads around our barley field with the cradle. Wednesday 4 Another wet day, showers from the west with thunder. We 'docked' our lambs and took them away from the ewes and put them in a field by themselves, there 14 rams and 8 ewes. Planted out a bed of strawberries. Thursday, August 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and sold the iron belonging to the old threshing machine for $ Commenced cutting barley with the reaper cut about 5 acres. it is a very heavy crop and is knocked down a good deal with the rain. Friday 6 �John Learmont and his hired boy and team were helping us to haul in our wheat there was 18 loads on the 11 acres and there seems a good deal of wheat in it as it handles very heavy. The weather has been quite cool over the last 2 days the wind in the North. Saturday 7 Was horse raking wheat stubble commenced at 5 o'clock this morning and finished it at 9 oclock. Was reaping barley this afternoon and hauled in the wheat rakings, worked until dark mowing barley. The sun was eclipsed about 5 o'clock this evening it was half obscured and it was as dark as after sun set. Sunday, August 8, 1869. Father, Mother and I drove over to Harrison's to Quarterly Meeting. Mr. McFadden preach text 43 Psalm, 3,4 and 5th verses the church was crowded. Walked up to the Baptist Church, Edmonton. Rev. Mr. Lawrance preached a very good sermon text Acts XI 23 verse, I saw Jabez Heath for the first time since his return from Great Britain Monday 9 The three of us were over cutting J. Learmonts barley with our reaper this forenoon, he bound it all, Was hauling in our barley this afternoon, it is all loose and we unload it with the horse fork which works very well with it. Tuesday 10 The weather continues very fine and quite warm. Was over to see Mr. Tuckers self raker working it does its work well and saves a good deal of hard work. Was hauling barley with 3 teams this afternoon hauled 18 loads, worked until dark. Wednesday, August 11, 1869. There was a light shower early this morning. Was hauling in loose barley this afternoon. Went to Van Amburg's Menagerie this evening in Brampton there was a big crowd at it and all seemed well pleased with the show. there was nearly 500 animals, birds, etc-tickets 50 cents. Thursday 12 �Was reaping barley this afternoon J. Learmont and J. Bunting were helping us in binding the barley this is all we intended to bind. Was hauling in barley this afternoon hauled six loads, spent the evening at home. Friday 18 There was a very heavy thunder storm last night. Was reaping barley for Erastus Bunting this afternoon, I was pulling off the sheaves from the reaper which I have done all harvest, there was some huge thistles, nearly an inch in diameter at the lower end of stalk. Saturday, August 14, 1869. We had Samuel Bunting Sen. helping us to cut barley 2 of us were mowing it with the scythe it is so badly laid that the reaper won't cut it. We hauled in 7 loads of barley this afternoon it commenced raining about dark from the east Sunday 15 It rained a good deal last night. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. abs. on account of the sickness of his wife there was only a small school Lesson II Sam. 15 chap. Mr. Russel preached at Zion a 2 1/2 P.M. text Spent the evening at J.C.S and staid all night. Monday 16 Finished marking out the ridges in the summer fallow Was mowing barley with the scythe and horse- raking and cocking it up. Was preparing 20 bush. of Treadwell wheat for market it is the last of old wheat. Tuesday, August 17, 1869. Mr. Thomas Simpson was threshing for us today with his new machine (Berwick) it does very good work. threshed all the fall wheat and 1/3 of the barley the fall wheat is an excellent sample and the barley fair. Wednesday 18 Was reaping J. Learmonts oats they are a great crop of straw and are the tallest I ever saw being higher than a man's head it was very heavy work pulling off the sheaves. We hauled in 19 loads of barley today �Thursday 19 Our 2 year old colt 'Pollie' happened a bad accident by getting her foot cut and it bled a great deal. We had a great deal of thunder this afternoon with some rain. Commenced cutting our oats, are well filled and a good crop Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and to day I think have been the warmest days this season Finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. We hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads Took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon. The land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-lesson Matt.XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel at Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached test Romans I 18. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon. which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 �Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing. Our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book(School book)published by J. Campbell, Toronto. it contains a great amount of interesting reading. Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and today I think have been the warmest days this season. I finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. Hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads. I took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon, the land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson Matt. XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached text Romans 1 18th. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday, August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon, which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book (school book) published by J. Campbell, Toronto. It contains a great amount of interesting reading. �Thursday, August 26, 1869. We cut our Alsike clover 13 acres with the mower with a platform attached and raked it off in bunches, it is too ripe and shells out a good deal. J. C. Snell & wife spent the evening at our place they intend having a big sale of stock on the 30th of Sept. Friday 27 Was ridging this forenoon with two teams. Arichibald Bunting and the other 2 commenced pulling our peas, they pull very easy this year the ground is so loose. Hauled in the Alsike this afternoon there were 5 big loads. Saturday 28 A heavy thunderstorm early this morning. Was cutting J. Learmonts spring wheat with the reaper this afternoon he had men enough to keep up to the reaper in binding. Spent the evening preparing for Sunday. Sunday, August 29, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. absent the lesson II Sam. XXII chap. I took dinner at J.C. Snell's. George Graham preached at Zion this afternoon text-CXLIV Psalm verse. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. Monday 30 Finished cutting J. Learmont's wheat this morning. Commenced hauling in our oats this afternoon, we got in 6 loads, they are hardly dry enough yet. Spent the evening at home reading the new 5th book(school book) Tuesday 31 We have had some of the warmest days this month of the summer there has been a good deal of rain and the harvest is later than for some years. We are half done ridging up and have half of our oats and all of our peas out yet. Wednesday, September 1, 1869. �There was a white frost last night, it is quite cold today Was threshing at John Simpson with team and 2 hands their grain did not yield very well. Archd Bunting finished pulling our peas today which job I have missed doing this year. Thursday 2 Was hauling oats all day & finished to night. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place today, he took the names of our thorough bred Durham cattle and is going to put them up at their sale on the 30th. Friday 3 Was hauling peas all day have in 12 loads, and unload with the horse fork, I met with an accident by the rope getting around my hand and drawing it bruised my fingers badly. Saturday, September 4, 1879. Commenced sowing the fall wheat today and sowed ten acres, which is all we have planted yet, the ground is in very good order. Nearly all the plums and pears in the garden are ripe, the trees are well loaded. Sunday 5 Went to S. School this morning Supt. absent-Lesson-Matt XXV J.C.S. and wife came down to dinner (green corn). Mr. Walker preached at Zion test-Genisis XXII 2nd. Kezia Snell took tea with us, went to Bap. Church Ed.n text Mark I 15th. Monday 6 George Adams & his son Joseph was helping us to haul in peas, I was ridging up with the other team, they hauled 10 loads. I plowed 2 acres today in 9 hours. Mrs. J.C.S. spent the day at our place J.C. being in Toronto. A very warm day Tuesday, September 7, 1869. Was plowing until 10 o'clock when it commenced to rain and has been raining all day from the N.E. Spent the evening at home reading. Mr. & Mrs. A. McFaul of Caledon came home last week from Ireland where they have spent the summer. Sarah Snell is now in Caledon at their place to spend a week. �Wednesday 8 It rained all last night and the greater part of today. Went to Brampton this forenoon and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. Spent the evening and all night at J.C. Snell's, he is now very busy preparing for the Provincial Fair. Thursday 9 Very dull and cloudy but cleared off this evening. Reaped 7 acres of spring wheat for E. Bunting. It was a light crop for the season Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and social chat. Friday, September 10, 1869. Was plowing and sowing wheat the ground is quite wet after the heavy rain. The wife of the Rev. William Millard died on last Wednesday with the consumption she has been sick many years, was buried to day in Township of Etobicoke. Saturday 11 Finished the fall seeding today have sowed about 15 acres Received a catalogue of Mr. Snell's sale with a portrait of "Duke of Bourbon" on it, and full pedigrees of the stock for sale. Spent the evening reading the Globe. Sunday 12 A warm day. Went to S. School our Supt. absent, lesson II Sam. XXIII Chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached text-Hebrews XI, he has just returned from Europe where he spent the summer. Monday, September 13, 1869 Was hauling in peas all day, took in 8 loads. J.C. Snell called at our place this evening and asked me to help them during the Exhibition with their stock which I intend doing. This was a warm day for the season. Tuesday 14 �Finished harvest today by finishing hauling in the peas there was 40 loads off 7 acres threshed 22 bush with the horses and stacked the straw out. Spent the evening at home Aunt Mary Peacock went to Toronto. Wednesday 15 Went to the Gore Mills today with a grist and peas to be chopped. Harvested our beans. Was up at J.C. Snell's this evening they are not quite through harvest but will be to morrow. Thursday, September 16, 1869. Was hauling manure on stubble ground to enrich it for turnips, hauled 18 loads with one team. Father was threshing at Gummerson's. The fall wheat is up nice and green. Friday 17 There was a very heavy thunder storm las night. It rained a great deal Went to Brampton this afternoon and started about 4 oclock for London on a freight train, arrived in St. Mary's at 11 PM. Saturday 18 Spent the rest of the night trying to sleep but could not on account of the cold. We had breakfast here and arrived in London 9 A.M. where we unshipped the stock and drove them to the fair ground. We board in a private house. Sunday, September 19, 1869. Was very tired last night. Went to W.M. Church and heard Rev. Mr. Cookman text John I 29th It is a very warm day Heard Rev. Mr. Hunter preach this evening, text- Hebrews Monday 20 Was busy all forenoon washing the cattle in large pond called Lake Horn which is in the grounds. Was picking the sheep and fixing them up There is every prospect of a good show. Tuesday 21 Commenced showing the sheep this afternoon. We have a very nice boarding place at Mr. Christie's and the time passes pleasantly. Spent the evening walking through the streets. Wednesday, September 22, 1869. �Finished showing the sheep this afternoon we received 6 prizes on sheep and 10 prizes on cattle 5 first prizes, the Prince of Wales' prize for the best herd of Durham cattle. Thursday 23 I saw Prince Arthur on the ground yesterday he is rather a fine looking young man (age19). My father came up to the show to day, there is not many up from our part. There is a good show of articles in the Palace. Friday 24 The fair broke up to day at 2 o'clock and to night nearly all the stock has left for home. There are a great many machines and implements showed. They had fireworks in the city on Wednesday evening in honor of the Prince. Saturday, September 25, 1869. Was up early this morning and had breakfast about daylight drove all Mr. Snell's stock down to the station, we got them shipped and started at 2 PM J.C.S. and I came on the express train. I got home at 12 o'clock it rained nearly all day. Sunday 26 Spent forenoon at J.C.Snells. Heard Rev. McFadden preach at Zion text Hebrews XI 16th. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in company with Miss Sarah Snell and Kezia and escorted them home in the buggy. Monday 27 Was hauling manure on the stubble ground it is quite soft after the heavy rains. Father arrived home this evening from visiting his friends in St. Thomas they are are all prospering and intend to visit us next fall. Tuesday, September 28, 1869. Finished hauling out the manure and the barn yard is clean once more. Drove our two Durham cattle (cow&calf and bull) up to Mr. Snell's for to be put up at the sale tomorrow. J.G. Snell came home from Kentucky last night. Wednesday 29 �Staid all night at J.C. Snell's. Was the clerk at the sale today, there was quite a number of people present and the stock sold well, they realized over $3000, we did not sell ours but bought a heifer calf for $95. Spent the evening with the girls and staid there all night for the first time in my life. Thursday 30 Was up before daylight this morning and home before our folks were up. Took a load of barley to Brampton this forenoon and got 72 cents per bush, 58 bush, sold 65 bush last week at 71 cents. Washed our ram (10) lambs with warm water and soap. Friday, October 1, 1869. Mr. Thos. Simpson threshed for us today, barley and oats, it has been a fine day but a head wind which made it very dusty. Uncle Adam arrived here yesterday morning from Missouri he looks rather thin but is healthy his son Albert is along Saturday 2 Finished threshing today, the grain turned out well. Mrs. J.C.Snell and Sarah Snell called here after dark and seen Uncle Adam and Albert he brought hickory and walnuts sweet corn and papas {pawpaws} a kind of fruit. Sunday 3 Went to S. School this morning our supt. absent he is not well, his wife died 3 weeks ago,-Lesson II Sam. XIX chap. Mr. J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text John XII 32nd verse. Took dinner at J.C.Snells. Spent the evening at home. Monday, October 4, 1869. Went up to Mr. John Snell's this morning and brought home the heifer calf we bought for $95. Commenced cutting the clover for seed it is a good crop and the seed well filled. Spent the evening at home preparing apples for drying. Tuesday 5 Finished cutting our clover we have 10 acres. Was cutting clover for Erastus Bunting's. The weather is quite cold with frost at night. Uncle Adam came here this evening from Amaranth the folks are pretty well. �Wednesday 6 Went to Brampton Show this forenoon and some plums & potatoes to show but obtained no prize, there is a good show especially among the vegetables. Was cutting clover this afternoon at Mr. E. Buntings. Thursday, October 7, 1869. Went to Brampton Fair early this morning with 7 ram lambs and sold 6 for $10 each There was a great crowd more so than any previous fair. It was late this evening when we got home and had the chores to do after Friday 8 Was digging potatoes this forenoon nearly half rotten. Was hauling in clover this afternoon hauled 6 loads, there seems to be a good deal of seed in it. Uncle Adam was away with our horse collecting notes. J. Learmont spent the evening at our place. Saturday 9 Was at the same work as yesterday hauled in 8 loads. J.C.S. bought a Berkshire sow from us for $5 (3months old) The weather has been fine there was some rain this evening Sunday, October 10, 1869. Was at S. School, very few present. Supt absent-Lesson John XIV chap. Went to the Dedication of new church on 3rd line east at 2 P.M. Mr. Gooderham preached text II Corth. took tea at Henry Modelands, Rev. S. Rose of Toronto preached this evening text John VI 53 to 56 Monday 11 Went to Edmonton fair this morning with six ram lambs and a Durham heifer calf received 1st and 2nd prize on the lambs and 2nd prize on heifer, it is a cold wet day and not many people present the girls were rather scarce but select Tueday 12 Commenced fall plowing today for the first, it is getting late. Spent the evening hearing a temperance lecture from a blind man, delivered in Zion not many people out. Head a nice chat with Sarah Snell �Monday, October 13, 1869. Was plowing all day with two teams. It has been a cold day and hard frost at night. Was at Brampton this evening at Mrs. Truemans's. Uncle Adam is here tonight and is nearly through collecting his notes. Thursday 14 Was up early this morning and started for Caledon Fair @ 7.30 A.M. with a span of horses to the buggy, Father, Mother, Uncle Adam and myself was a wet and disagreeable day, got home at 8 P.M. They have a good show took dinner and tea at John Newhouse Friday 15 Went to E. Bunting's to thresh this morning and the machine broke so we all went home. Was plowing pea stubble land. Spent the evening paring apples for drying and playing the melodeon. Saturday, October 16, 1869. Was threshing all day at E. Buntings spring wheat and oats which turn out very well. Threshing is the most disagreeable work about a farm. Spent the evening helping Uncle Adam arrange his business and count money. Sunday 17 Was at S. School a good number present. Supt. absent-Lesson- Psalm CIII. Mr. Holtby preached at Zion text Isaiah XL-31st verse. Took dinner at J.C.S. he and wife Uncle William and Adam spent the evening at our place. Monday 18 Was threshing at E. Bunting's this forenoon and at John Learmonts this afternoon. It has been a very cold day and some snow showers. Went to "Ebenezer" to night to practice singing for the convention there was only a few present Tuesday, October 19, 1869. Cleaned up a load of barley this morning and took it to Brampton, 41 bush @ 65cts. Finished hauling in the second crop of clover, had 16 loads off 10 acres. There was snow squalls today. Spent the evening at home. �Wednesday 20 Finished mowing E. Bunting's clover. It is a very cold day. Spent the afternoon at the Township S.S. Convention held in Ebenezer only a small attendance, there was a larger number at the evening meeting, we had several speakers and music. Thursday 21 James Mason and wife took tea at our place last night. Uncle Adam started for Missouri early this morning, he took $3390 with him this is the fourth trip he has made thither. Was plowing all day. Spent the evening at home. Friday, October 22, 1869. Finished plowing 10 acres of pea land, we have sold the 10 ram lambs for $89 and could sell more there is such a demand. Spent the evening at Mr. John Hindle's and stayed all night at J.C. Snell. Rev. A McFall also stayed all night Saturday 23 A cold S.E. rain has lasted nearly all day. James Mason and I spent the day in Toronto changing his Canada money into American and bought his tickets for St. Jo. Missouri. We missed the train in the evening and did not get till 3 o'clock Sunday morning Sunday 24 Was at S. School this morning our Supt. present. Lesson, Psalm XCI. Rev. W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text Psalm LCXXVI 6th verse. I took tea and spent the evening at Mr. Samuel Snell's. A very cold day and a snow storm. Monday, October 25, 1869. It froze nearly hard enough last night to stop the plow. Was plowing all day in the fall wheat stubble land, done 11/2 acres. Very cold day for the season. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Tuesday 26 About 2 inches of snow fell this morning. Went to the Gore Mills with 22 bush of peas and oats for chopping. It is a very cold night. Are 2 parties in the neighbourhood tonight and was not invited. �Wednesday 27 Was hauling manure all day out of the yard and on the stubble. The weather is some milder to day. Mother spent the day at J.C.S. and I drove up for her and spent the evening there in reading and chat. Thursday, October 28, 1869. Was plowing all day till 3 o'clock when I took Aunt Mary Peacock's trunk over to Mr. H. Modelands who will take it to Toronto early to morrow morning. Friday 29 Was plowing this forenoon Commenced harvesting carrots this afternoon, they are a good crop and have grown large. It has been a cold day with some snow showers. Saturday 30 Finished taking up carrots. Went to Brampton this after noon and bought a new felt hat for $2.25 and a black silk cravat for 30 cents. Spent the evening in reading the newspapers. Sunday, October 31, 1869. Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov.1 1-19, he read an address given by Mr. Reynolds at the Provincial S.S. Convention. The local preacher at Zion dissappointed only 7 pres. Spent the evening at home. Monday, November 1 The weather this month has been very cold and a great many roots and apples are destroyed by frost. The weather is quite warm to day. Commenced the turnip harvest. Was at Teachers Meeting to night in Ebenezer to arrange for a tea party. Tuesday 2 Was hauling in turnips with two teams and five hands got in 24 loads to day and 7 yesterday, the turnips are a good size and yield well. Spent the evening at home. Indian summer has commenced. Wednesday, November 3, 1869. �Finished the turnip harvest today. we have about 1200 bush or 40 waggon loads. It has been a warm and pleasant day. Uncle William and wife will spend to morrow at our place. Got a letter from Uncle John in St. Jo Thursday 4 Finished hauling in the carrots. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Wm. North's Auction Sale of Farm, stock and Implements, the stock brought high prices. Mr. J. W. Main took tea at our place this evening. Has been a fine day. Friday 5 Was plowing stubble ground. A great change in the weather last night, a cold high west wind with some rain, which continued all day and is a cold night. Spent the evening at home reading Saturday, November 6, 1869. Was plowing all day today with one team. Father and Mother were at Brampton all day, he sold Uncle John T's. house for $425 to Mr. Jerry Harris. Received a pair of winter boots from J. Coyne @ 4.25 Sunday 7 Went to S. School this morning, our Supt. absent-lesson John XIII 18 to 38. Took dinner at J.C.S's. D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-II Corinth. Spent the evening which is very cold at home. Monday 8 A cold day with snow squalls. Was shovelling the cross furrows in the plowed land it was hard work on account of the frost. Spent the evening at Mr. John Woodhall's at No.18 Tuesday, November 9, 1869. Willie Learmont commenced work at our place to day for a year @ $7 per month. Hauled 14 loads of gravel from the creek to put on the paths around the house and barn. Spent the evening at home reading "Pilgrims Progress" Wednesday, 10 �The weather continues cold and cloudy the ground staying frozen all day. Hauled 10 loads of gravel today and put it on the lane from the house to the road. Father and Mother spent the evening at J.C. Snell's Thursday 11 Went to Brampton this forenoon and sat for my photograph at M. H. Craigs Gallery of Art. Mrs. J. C. Snell spent the day at our place. J.C.S. called here this evening. A very cold day for the season. Friday, November 12, 1869. Was engaged in hauling stones from the other place for building purposes next summer and burning old rails left from the line fence. A great many are behind with the turnip harvest and cannot work at them for the frost. Saturday 13 Finished building the line fence on the other place between us and J. Learmonts. Father went to Brampton this afternoon to the meeting of the Quarterly Board of the circuit. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday 14 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. IV chap. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Samuel Snell's pleasantly with some young folks. Heard Mr. Torrance preach at Edmonton text 1 Sam. XVI 7th. Monday, November 15, 1869. Sold 5 Berkshires, 4 mos. old @ $8 to John Snell, he sent them to and started for Kentucky today. Was building the line fence between us and J. Simpson. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells pleasantly in social chat. Tuesday 16 Cut down a large elm on the Simpson line this forenoon and commenced splitting it into rails. Was at E. Buntings and sold him 2 tickets for our S.S. Anniversary. The evening set in with a cold east snow storm. Wednesday 17 �Went to Brampton this forenoon and received $1.10 worth of photos from Mr. Craig, they are the best I have had taken. Stabled all our stock today and commenced winter feeding. It has rained all day from the East. Thursday, November 18, 1869. Was splitting elm rails and chopping cord wood and building fence. The teachers and scholars of our S.S. met for practice to night in Ebenezer, it is a nice moonlight night and there were 3 sleigh loads present Friday 19 It has been snowing all day from the East and there is quite good sleighing. Was hauling stakes on the sleigh to the line fence. Was in Brampton this evening and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. spent the evening reading the "Peel Banner" Saturday 20 Snowing most of the day. there is tolerable good sleighing. Spent the evening at the singing practice, there was a good turn out. I invited Miss S.H. Snell to wait with me at the party and she consented to my great pleasure. Sunday, November 21, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-John XIV-a large attendance. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion text-Mathew XXI, 23rd. Went to Samuel Westervelt's baptism at 4 o'clock. he turned from the P.Methodists to Hard shell Baptist. Monday 22 Commenced a heavy snow storm from the E at noon and lasted till after dark. Spent the afternoon in preparing the Church for the party. Took tea at J.C.S. had a nice sleigh ride to the church with the girls. Gave one of my pictures to Sarah Snell and another to Nellie. Tuesday 23 There is a foot of snow on the ground this morning. Went to the party this afternoon, an average attendance. Mr. Millard received a present of $100 from his friends, it was a surprise to him. I got along nicely with my partner S.S. �Wednesday, November 24, 1869. Very hard frost last night. Clear and cold to day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning out the church it is quite a heavy job. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, Miss S. Snell was there. I had the pleasure of escorting her home. Thursday 25 Commenced splitting rails in the other place' bush. Father and Mother came home today from Oakville (they went on Monday) were visiting Uncle Taylor, he is doing well in his business. Received a copy of Frank Leslie's Illustrated from Carthage. Friday 26 Received a letter from Uncle John (St.Jo). Was at the same work as yesterday. It has thawed a good deal to day. Spent the evening at John Woodhall's in social chat, and in 'Nature's balmy sweet restorer'. Saturday, November 27, 1869. Was chopping cordwood and splitting oak stakes this forenoon Went to Brampton this afternoon and 2 pair bought of working pants at $2.25 & tooth brush. Took tea at Uncle William Ferguson's. Got a turnip cutter from John Snell Sunday 28 Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. XII. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place. Mr. Walker preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-Psalm LXIII 3rd. Spent the evening at John Snell's with the young folks. Monday 29 Was chopping cord wood all day on the other place. The weather is quite mild and set in with rain this evening. Spent the evening playing the melodeon and reading the Canadian Almanac for 1870. Tuesday, November 30, 1869. This has been a real winter month there has been good sleighing for two weeks, a great many have turnips and potatoes and hay and grain unharvested. Spent evening reading newspapers and chitchat. �Wednesday, December 1 Was chopping and splitting rails all day. Father and Mother were over at Wm. Heath's Sale of Furniture and household goods, the articles sold for good prices. Spent the evening at home reading. John Learmont spent the evening with us. Thursday 2 Was splitting elm rails and chopping cordwood for home use this forenoon. Spent the afternoon in Campbell's blacksmith's shop at No.10 getting a horse shod. I saw an Illustrated Newspaper published in New Zealand. Friday, December 3, 1869. Spent the day-which was the coldest we have had this season at I.A. Modeland's Auction Sale of all his Stock and Implements, nearly all the articles sold brought high prices. There was a large attendance. Saturday 4 Was engaged in chopping cordwood. Father drove to Mr. Fraser's on the 6th Line west and bought a patent car for the horse fork it is a great improvement. It cost $9.00. Was at Brampton this evening and bought a "Canadian Illustrated News" Sunday 5 Was at S.S. this morning, a large attendance, our Supt. absent-Lesson John XV. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion at 21/2P.M.-text-1 Kings XVIII 21st. Drove the sleigh to Edmonton this evening Mr. Lorrance preached text-Philipians II-12,13 verses. Monday, December 6, 1869. A very cold day. Was threshing peas with the flail. Spent the evening very profitably in listening to Philip Philips 'Sacred Songs', it was the best singing I ever heard. The concert was held in the Wesleyan Church, Brampton there were { } present. Tuesday 7 �Was engaged in chopping cordwood cut nearly 2 cords, split and piled it in 5 hours(the two of us). Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the "Farmers Advocate". it is published in London, Ont. Miss K.F. Snell spent part of the evening there. Wednesday 8 Commenced chopping of cordwood in the lower bush today. Took a load of barley to Brampton this afternoon and got 50 cents per bush for 70 bush. Received a Daily paper from Uncle John in St. Joseph. Also a copy of Daily Telegram from Oakville. Thursday, December 9, 1869. Was busy all day chopping. Father went to Robert Gardeners Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements, and bought 4 breeding ewes @$32.50. Spent the evening in company with Miss E. Burnett at J. Learmonts. Friday 10 Was butchering hogs to day, we only had 3 to kill, they averaged 250 lbs. each. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, purchased 2 gal. of Coal Oil @ 40 cents per gal. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. Saturday 11 There was a thick mist all day with some rain, it is quite warm and the snow is going fast. Spent the afternoon trying to repair the melodeon in Ebenezer, but failed as the bellows is completely worn out. Father and Mother staid all night at J.C.S.'s. Sunday, December 12, 1869. Was at S.S. this morning our Supt. Present (I received a present of the "New Standard Singer" from him)-Lesson Luke XIV 41st to the end of chap. We had a disappointment at Zion, the preacher did not come, there was short prayer meeting held. Monday 13 Was engaged in chopping cordwood this forenoon. Was sawing a hemlock tree with the cross cut saw into 2 foot lengths. Spent the evening pleasantly, it being the last night Miss E. Burnett stays with us her time is out tomorrow. �Tuesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and splitting hemlock rails they are hard to split. J.C. Snell took tea at our place this evening he starts for Montreal tomorrow to see Mr. Cochrane's stock. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. Wednesday, December 15, 1869. A rain storm from the East commenced today. Father went to the Gore Mills with 11 bags of peas and oats. Drove up for Mrs. J.C.S. this afternoon she is going to stay at our place till he comes back. Thursday 16 The rain storm lasted 24 hours. Was chopping cordwood this afternoon in the lower bush, the creek is quite high and the ice is all broken up. Spent the evening at home reading the "Christian Guardian". Friday 17 Father drove to Esquesing for a load of lumber. he got some pretty good quality at $3.50 per thousand. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's there were some young folks present. arrived home at 11 o'clock. Saturday, December 18, 1869. Spent the day chopping cordwood. Received a letter from John Ferguson in St. Joseph he has bought 40 acres of land from Uncle Adam for $700. John Hunter came home on Thursday from Illinois, he intends spending the winter here. Sunday 19 Spent the forenoon in the S.School our Supt. abs. Lesson-Luke XIX, 41st to end. Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion at 21/2 PM-text-Numbers XXIl. 9. I was at the Baptist Church this evening and heard Rev. Mr. Lorrance preach text-Galatians-XI- 17th verse. Monday 20 Was engaged in chopping beach and maple (dry trees) in the lower bush. Father went to the Municipal Nominations but the same Councillors were re-elected. Spent the evening at home. �Tuesday, December 21, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some presents for my sisters, and a pack of cards (Quintettea) for amusement in the home circle price 30 cents. Wednesday 22 An East storm all night of snow and rain, turned very cold and windy to night. Spent the afternoon in fanning up peas. Spent the evening at home playing Quintettea. Received a newspaper from J.C.S. in Montreal. Thursday 23 Spent the afternoon at our school examination by the Teacher Mr. Samuel Westervelt the scholars answered well and kept good order and sang well. Anderson Campbell came home from Illinois yesterday. Friday, December 24, 1869. Was hauling wood from the bush on the other place with the sleigh. J.C.Snell came home this evening from N.York state, where he bought some sheep. Drove him up to his father's this evening. Saturday 25 Spent the day at home and had very little enjoyment. Was skating about 2 hours in the afternoon. It has been a very nice mild day and pretty good sleighing. Mrs. Peacock came here this evening from Toronto Sunday 26 Was at S.S. this morning, a very small attendance. Supt. pres. he brought a new library for the school 16 volumes and a copy of the "British Workman" for each child. Spent the afternoon and Monday, December 27, 1869. It was foggy all day finished hauling the hardwood from the other place. Robert Nichols spent the evening at our place, he was collecting school tax, our tax was $12.75 Tuesday 28 �Received a letter from Joseph Pearson last night stating that Uncle Joshua Harrington was dead a month ago. Father and Mother spent the day at Springbook. Spent the evening writing a letter to Alex Campbell. Wednesday 29 Was fanning oats and storing them away in the driving house for use next summer. H.S. Dolson's clover mill came to our place this afternoon there are 3 men with it and 2 span of horses Thursday, December 30, 1869. Commenced threshing Alsike clover this morning, it turned out 6 bush. off 2 acres Spent the evening driving Aunt Mary over to the 3rd Line east in the cutter Lizzie Burnett was along, the cutter was upset but no one was hurt. Friday 31 Was threshing red clover today it does not turn out so well as the Alsike threshed 71/2 bush. today. The threshers drove home this evening. Went to Brampton and got the newspapers also a copy of the Daily Telegraph from Uncle Taylor in Oakville. Memoranda. Another has rolled away adding as it were one drop to great ocean of eternity which every one must live or die. It seems but a short time since it was welcomed in with 'a happy New Year' yet when you calculate the labour you have passed through spring time and harvest, summer and winter, meeting with and parting from friends joys and sorrows, hope and fears and many other things, it is a good while. The weather this year has been remarkable. During the whole month of January we had fine dry roads almost dusty and bright warm days, but the afterpart of Memoranda. the winter was cold and stormy and in March we had nearly 3 feet of snow on the level, it laid on the ground until the middle of April when it all disappeared, raising the river Etobicoke to an unusual height. Commenced seeding the last week in April. The summer was remarkably cool with a considerable quantity of rain. There was a very bountiful harvest, barley yielded in many instances 60 bush. per acre, oats 75 to 80, fall wheat 35 to 40 and peas 40 bush. per acre, the root crops were excellent, the potatoes suffered some from the rot, a great many apples were destroyed by the early frost this fall. �Memoranda The grain market has been rather dull, barley was sold from 371/2 cents to 75 per bush. wheat 80 cents oats 30 cents and peas .50(We have sold very little grain only about 1/2 of the barley.) 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THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1872. TORONTO : PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS., 66 KING STREET EAST. Printed calendar for 1872. {Printed information} - RATES OF POSTAGE {Printed information} - TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; LAW TERMS; BANK HOLIDAYS {Printed information} - LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1872. Calendar for January, 1872 and February, 1872. Printed calendar for March, 1872; April, 1872; May, 1872 and June 1872. Printed calendar for July, 1872 and August, 1872. January, MONDAY 1, 1872 A fine bright day, scarcely any snow on the fields or roads, some pretty large snow banks along the fences there is a great deal of ice, very slippery travelling, splendid skating. The Municipal election took place to day, Chinguacousy - Reeve. T. Bowles - Deputy Reeves J.P. Hutton K J. Henderson - Councillors E. Haggard and Joshua Modeland. TUESDAY 2 The Elections in Brampton yesterday for Reeveship were very exciting K. Chisholm was only 4 votes ahead of J. Coyne, there has been so much bribery used on both sides that the election is void necessitating a new election and two new candidates. Was helping T. Simpson saw wood with a new style of saw driven by one team of horses. Manufd. at Brunswick price $75.00 January, WEDNESDAY 3, 1872 �Spent half a day in cutting fall wheat straw with the straw cutter and jack and Mr F. House's horse power, the straw cut up nice and fine and with a little pea meal sprinkled over it, will make very good fodder. Some soft snow from the East and very foggy to night. THURSDAY 4 Hauled some 3 or 4 cords of wood from the "other place" bush and 110 white oak stakes. A mild sunny day, spent the evening in reading Mrs H. B. Stowe's latest work "My Wife and I" a very interesting tale. The Brampton Election yesterday was decided in favor of Coyne, he is Reeve for present year January, FRIDAY 5, 1872 Was engaged all day in hauling rails (old) from the "other place" which were used for a lane across the Etobicoke to repair the wheat field fence. Spent evening in Brampton at practice for the approaching S. School Convention. The "Christian Guardian" is enlarged to an eight paged journal and otherwise greatly improved. Had a roan C. calf from "Coral". SATURDAY 6 Prepared a ten bag grist for Mill of 3 parts barley and I part peas. Was cutting wheat straw with the help of John Learmont and our two span of horses. A very keen frost to night. January, SUNDAY 7, 1872 Drove the sleigh up to S.S this morning. Supt. pres lesson Acts #32 to 41. The new library books were distributed. Misses Tilly Snell and Lizzie McFaul were here for dinner. Heard Rev John Shaw preach at Zion at 2½ PM. text - Luke XIII 6 to 9th It was a keen cold day. MONDAY 8 �Was cutting peas with the straw cutter all day it will save the trouble of threshing with the flail beside making it into a more acceptable state for the stock. J.C. Snell and wife took tea here this evening. Spent the evening at the Temperance Lodge. January, TUESDAY 9, 1872 Spent the forenoon in fanning peas. Father took 10 bags of grain to J.W. Mains Steam Grist Mills, Brampton, for chopped feed. Bought a new single sett of buggy harness from Martin Shipley (Hack mounted) @ $20. Misses O. Nichols, R Carter and Eagler were visiting sister Viney this afternoon. A very pleasant day. Wednesday 10 The Annual School Meetings took place to day at the School Houses all over the Province according to law. Mr R. J. Nichols spent an hour with us this forenoon in pleasant chit-chat. Spent the evening reading " Evenings at Donaldson Manor" a S.S. library book full of love stories. January, THURSDAY 11, 1872 Was engaged on chopping into cordwood a large sugar maple in the lower bush which was uprooted by the late winds. Spent evening at Hope Chapael at the P. M. Missionary Meeting, the Rev J. Guttery from Toronto was chief speaker, he is a fine and intelligent speaker. Friday 12 Was at pretty much the same work as yesterday. Killed and dressed a Berkshire sow of 200 lbs of pork. Spent the evening at Brampton at the Practice for the approaching Convention, had a lively and pleasant time until 10 o'clock. January, SATURDAY 13, 1872 Mailed a letter yesterday to Mrs John Ferguson in Missouri. The weather during the week has been mild and pleasant it is very icy under foot and but very little snow, the fields being almost entirely bare. Spent evening reading the current newspapers which are unusually interesting and entertaining at this time of the year. SUNDAY 14 �Drove the cutter up to S. School containing 3 of my sisters. Supt. abs. {Superintendent absent} lesson - Hebrews IV, 11 to 16. Spent the aftinoon at Mr. Perry's residence Brampton practicing music and took tea at Old Mrs. King's with Miss S. Truman. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach text - I Kings XIII 16 to 33 verses. A sharp frosty day. January, MONDAY 15, 1872 Was engaged all day in "swinging the poverty stick" on the peas, they are yielding a fair quantity of grain, the straw is fresh and bright making excellent fodder. Spent the evening at Choir Practice. Miss Sarah Peacock came up this evening to spend a few days. Had some 2 or 3 inches of snow to night. TUESDAY 16 Drove to Edmonton to get the buggy shaft repaired & a new neck yoke ironed. Spent the evening at practice in the Wesleyan Church until 8 o'clock and to 10 o'clock at the Primitive Church, Brampton. The slight fall of light snow had made some sleighing once more. January, WEDNESDAY 17, 1872 A bright frosty day. Spent the day attending to the stock &c, &c. Went to Stanley Mills this evening with the W.M. Choir to a tea meeting given by a Division of Sons of Temperance. Addresses given by Rev Shaw Carson and Dennis all bearing on the subject of Temperance. Arrived home at 12:30 oclock. THURSDAY 18 The first day of Meeting of Co. of Peel S.S. Association held in Brampton W.M. Church. Today's proceedings have been successful, both in the large attendance and the feeling of good will and harmony preaching. Revs. Shaw and Armidge W.P Lacey (from London) {Schring} (Newmarket) addressed the night meeting, a large crowd. January, FRIDAY 19, 1872 Mr Erastus Bunting died suddenly last night @ 10 o'clock after a short illness of the worst form of scarlet fever. The second day of Convention the Mass Meeting of the children of the County took place at 2 PM the church was crammed, addressed by �Revs. Hartcourt, Carson, Lacey. A very large meeting at night at which J.C. Snell presided. SATURDAY 20 Received an additional 6 or 8 inches of snow which has revived the sleighing. The C. P. A. Society's Annual Meeting was held in the Court House at 2 PM. for the election of Officers. Mrs J. C Snell and two little ones are here all night January, SUNDAY 21, 1872 Drove the sleigh to Brampton at 9 o'clock for the pall bearers who are members of I. O. G. Templars for E.A. Bunting's funeral took place at 10 o'clock, buried at the Old Cemetry Brampton. The funeral procession was nearly ½ mile long. Rev. J. Shaw preached text - Revelation XXI, 4th verse a very impressive sermon. The untimely end of our best neighbour and one of our truest friends, Aged 39 yrs. Rev. W.W. Carson preached tonight, text, Matt. XXVII 3,4 & 5 verses. MONDAY 22 Was fanning cut peas. Drew 3 loads of hard maple wood from lower bush, makes the finish of the firewood hauling for this season. Spent the evening at the Lodge, had quite a full meeting, each member received a copy of the Constitution and By Laws of the Templars. 4 were initiated. January, TUESDAY 23, 1872 Drove the sleigh to Sligo this morning No. 2, Caledon for a load of cedar fence stakes bought 146 @ $200 per hundred, they are 7 ft long and of good overall size. The last snow fall has made capital sleighing. The cedar business is quite lively, a great many people are hauling rails. WEDNESDAY 24 Took the same journey as yesterday and bought 500 cedar rails from Mr Mc Coll, Sligo, No. 3 Caledon, for $20, brought home 85 rails and one gate post. Stopped at Claude at H. Manning Hotel to feed the team. �January, THURSDAY 25, 1872 Brought 90 rails down to day they are pretty fair size but rather rough and crooked, 11 ft long, are all seasoned the swamp being overrun with fire last summer. It was a pretty cold day and very blustering the sleigh track drifted full of snow, making it heavy travelling. FRIDAY 26 Drew 100 cedar rails from Sligo to day some of which are burnt black, making it disagreeable work handling them. Spent the evening at Choir Practice, had an addition to the Soprano of the two Misses Stewart, who are singers in the John Street, Pres. Church. A cold day. January, SUNDAY 27, 1872 Drove to Caledon, left home at 7.30 A.M. arrived at 9 o'clock took dinner yesterday and today at Claude Hotel. brought home 96 rails about 3 P.M. J. C. Snell took tea here this evening and sister Viney went home with him. The weather was milder and looks like a storm. SUNDAY 28 Went to S. School this morning Supt. Abs. lesson - Rev. I chap. Spent afternoon at the Brampton W.M. S. School which is largely attended and a very good school. J. W. Boyman is Supt. Choir Practice at 4 P.M. took tea at Mr A. Morton’s this evening. W.W Carson preached text Matt. XXIV. 44th verse. January, MONDAY 29, 1872 Went to Caledon this morning, it was exceedingly cold facing the sharp frosty west wind, brought home 100 rails. Spent the evening at the Temperance Lodge, had a full attendance of numbers, the election of officers for the next Quarter took place making the meeting lively and exciting. TUESDAY 30 Made another trip after cedar, brought 35 rails making the full compliment and 5 over of the 500 rails which I bought, for which paid cash $20, also bought 3 gate posts, paid �$1.25 for the 4 gate posts, also 25 stakes, total number of stakes 170. J. C. Snell shipped to Illinois one of our Berkshires, January, WEDNESDAY 31, 1872 Exchanged with Mr Hindle 28 bush {bushels} of black oats for seed, ours has been too long on the farm and were degenerating and turning white. Went with W.M. Choir this evening to Streetsville to help sing at a Temperance Meeting, was a large attendance had a very lively and pleasant time especially the sleigh ride. February, THURSDAY 1, 1872 Rather a bright pleasant day W. wind and plenty sharp frost the sleighing is very good except in neighbourhood of Brampton. Our folks went on a visit to Mr A. Dyer's. Nearly 2 o'clock this morning when arrived from Streetsville. February, FRIDAY 2, 1872 Drove the team over to Hutton's Sawmill and bought 150 ft of 1½ inch flooring & 3 seasoned clear planks (for to make a water trough) for which paid at rate of $16 per. m. also 5 3x4 inch scantling and an assortment of 3 and 4 inch strips @ $10 & $12 per m. paid for all $5.67. Spent evening at Choir Practice. A bright clear day. SATURDAY 3 Was threshing peas with the flail. Started for Brampton this afternoon in the cutter but in passing a team at No. 10 was upset and broke the shaft. Went to Brampton on horseback this evening and visited J. E. Wood's Barber Shop to be shorn. February, SUNDAY 4, 1872 Went to Quarterly Meeting in Brampton at 10 o'clock, Rev. W. W. Carson preached text - Luke XXII, 15th verse. had a profitable service. Took dinner at Mrs Trueman’s with D. Modeland, and tea at J. W. Mains. Rev. John Shaw preached at 6 text II Corinthians 18th verse. after the public preaching, there was a prayer meeting MONDAY 5 Spent the day in threshing peas and choring around generally. Went to Brampton tonight and (joined the) or became a member of Mechanics Institute untill the end of this �year by paying $1.00 and have weekly use of the public library. Spent evening at the I. O. G. J. Lodge which was held in M. E. Church February, TUESDAY 6, 1872 Bro. Dr. C.Y. Moore was at Lodge last night, he has just come from New York City and gave a good account of his Temperance experiences there. Some 8 or 10 inches of snow fell last night which was needed to help the sleighing. Was mortising pine 3x4 scantling for end pieces for new gates. WEDNESDAY 7 Uncle George & Aunt Phoebe {Burke} came here this evening from Scarborough to visit a few days. Rigged up the sleigh with seats around the outer ridge and gathered a large load of young folks from Brampton and No. 10 and drove up to J. C. Snell's party given for Lizzie and Viney, about 30 present, had a lively and pleasant time in games and music. February, THURSDAY 8, 1872 Arrived home this morning shortly after 4 o'clock after taking the young people home, enjoyed a nap of two or 3 hours pretty thoroughly. It was a warm bright day. Went to Brampton this evening and attended a public Temperance Meeting in W.M. Church, addresses by Revs. Shaw Bradshaw, Pringle and Herridge, not a very large attendance. FRIDAY, 9 Drove to Caledon to day for a load of fence stakes, brought home 170. Aunt Lizzie and Eggie spent evening here in social chat. Our visitors spent afternoon at J.C. Snell's. Another warm day, it is affecting the snow considerably on the Centre Road February, SATURDAY 10, 1872 Brought from Caledon my last load of cedar for this winter consisting of 165 stakes and paid A. Mc Coll $8.50 for the 500. Our Scarborough friends started for home this forenoon. Weather today, warm and misty. Spent evening at Melodeon and "Peel Banner". The Assessor (John Hamilton) was here yesterday, and raised the valuation $200. Have my name on the roll for 25 acres. �SUNDAY 11 Went to S. School this morning Supt. abs. J. Rleraig acting in his place) lesson Revelations, II 8th verse to end of chap. a large attendance. Dawson Modeland spent the day here in social converse about his travels in New York. The evening closed in with a drizzling rain preventing my attending church. February, MONDAY 12, 1872 Each of some half dozen went to Stewart's saw mill Esquesing this morning for a load of pine lumber for W. Campbell the blacksmith, who intends building a new shop, about 800 ft of pine in each load, took dinner at 3 P.M. at their place No. 10. Spent evening at the Lodge, Brampton had a very large attendance, business lively. TUESDAY 13 Misty and thawing very fast the's two days a steady rain pretty much all day from East. the roads are nearly bare. Spent afternoon in Brampton and received a letter from Aunt Mary Mason, Osborn, Mo. Bought a rawhide riding whip and some spirits of Hartshorn. February, WEDNESDAY 14, 1872 A sudden change in the weather very cold and sharp frost. Spent forenoon at Campbell's shop getting a horse shod. Went to Brampton this evening to Mr S. Capper's Temperance lecture in W.M. Church, a large attendance lecture lasted nearly 2 hours and was full of funny anecdotes, he sang several temperance songs in good style, a collection amounted to ${blank}. THURSDAY 15 Conveyed with the team and sleigh 8 bags of barley and 4 bags of peas to J.W. Mains Hall for chopping. Received a letter from Tom Mason it is the first letter he has written to me. J. C. Snell and family took tea here this evening. Spent evening reading "Tales of Kings & Queens of England". February, FRIDAY 16, 1872 Drove to Brampton this morning for the chopped grain, bought 1½ bush. of green apples form C. Dawson @ 60¢ per bush. Took the cutter to Campbell's shop and had a �new shoe put on it. Received a Valentine from some young lady. Bought a peice of sheet music "Thoughts of Childhood" @ 40¢. Spent evening at Choir Practice. SATURDAY 17 Was engaged in sawing cordwood with the bucksaw into 2 ft lengths. Father and Mother are spending afternoon and evening at R. Nichol's No. 10 Centre Road. It is a bright moonlight night and a pretty sharp frost. February, SUNDAY 18, 1972 Drove the team up to S. School taking all my sisters, Sput. {Supt.} Pres. lesson - Rev. III 1 to 6. Supt. last Sunday and he gave each scholar a New Testament and the teachers each a Scripture Atlas. Went to Brampton W.M. S. School at 2 P.M. 105 present a very interesting school. Took tea at Mrs Trueman's and heard W.W. Carson preach text, I Kings XVIII 21st verse. MONDAY 19 A bright beautiful day, thawing fast. Spent the day at wood sawing in the wood shed. Spent the evening pleasantly and profitably at Ebenezer with a large turn out of the scholars, teachers and parents of the S. School a fare well social to Rev. W. Millard who is leaving the place, J. C. Snell got up an excellent address and a present of $50.00 February, TUESDAY 20, 1872 Was at pretty much the same kind of work as yesterday. Mailed a letter to Uncle J. Ferguson containing an order for $75 Amer. Curr'y {American Currency} as a present Mr Hindle, giving half of it, it is for to purchase a horse. Spent the evening at prayer meeting and Choir Practice. The mild weather continues. WEDNESDAY 21 Took the iron plough up to Quin’s shop for to get a new mouldboard put on and other repairs. Spent the evening at S. S. Anniversary in Rev. J. Pringle's Church Brampton as a bass singer in the W.M Choir, a large audience and a full staff of speakers, a present of 12 large volumes given to W. N. Hossie The Supt. of the school. February, THURSDAY 22, 1872 �Spent the day in buck sawing, threshing peas and preparing a grist of wheat for to be conveyed to Mill to morrow. A keen frosty day and splendid moonlight nights, which is the pleasantest kind of winter weather. Spent evening reading one of the Institute's library books History of England. Mailed a letter last night to Mrs John Mason. FRIDAY 23 Took a grist of Diehl wheat to Brampton Steam Grist Mills about 18 bush. Heard the sad news of the sudden death of Mrs A. F. Campbell this morning after a short but painful illness. Spent the evening at J. C. Snell's he has been attending the Co. York S. S. Convention held in Markham. Passed the evening in social chat till 10.30 oclock. It is my first visit there this year. February, SATURDAY 24, 1872 Father and Mother started for Mt. Charles in the buggy with a span of horses. A very warm day, clearing the snow away very fast, the roads are quite muddy. Spent evening at home, music and reading and general preparations for Sabbath. The Reform Association met to day and chose Robert Smith as their candidate for next election for the House of Commons. SUNDAY 25 Considerable rain during the night the fields are swimming, turned very cold and freezing keen. Went to S. School this morning on foot - lesson Rev. III 7 to 13th. The funeral of the late Mrs A. F. Campbell took place this afternoon in Toronto, {Tu-}. Rev. Mr {Aeridge?} preached, it is a sad blow to Alex. Rev W. W. Carson preached in Brampton text, Psalms CXIX 9th verse. A very earnest address to young men. February, MONDAY 26, 1872 Spent the day in the wearisome routine of stock feeding and pea threshing, bright, beautiful weather, a keen frost where the sun's rays do not penetrate. Went to Brampton this evening about 8 o'clock the burning J. Clark's stables and blacksmiths shop caused great excitement. At the Lodge about 15 more were added to our number, had a lively meeting. TUESDAY 27 �Fanned thoroughly 16 bush. of peas and stored them in the driving house for future use. Put the old Hamilton Combined Reaper & Mower on the waggon and drew it to Brampton to Haggert Bros. for which we are receiving $30.00. J. Tribble of Amaranth arrived here on a visit. February, WEDNESDAY 28, 1872 Loaned the waggon to Mr S. Bunting for to haul firewood. John Tribble started for home this morning in his cutter, they have splendid sleighing in Amaranth but the roads here are nearly dusty. Was engaged in splitting stovewood. Spent evening reading "A walk from London to John O'Groats House" and no tea by the way. THURSDAY 29 Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. A cold north wind and very hard frost. Father & Mother were visiting at John Woodhall's. Mailed a copy of last week's Banner to Rev. J. F. Dyer, Pennsylvania containing Rev. W. Millard's resignation. Also today's Banner to Carthage. March, FRIDAY 1, 1872 Was engaged in splitting the sawed blocks of wood into stovewood. Sold the first consignment of fresh eggs this season, today 3½ Doz. @ 18¢. Viney and I walked to Brampton tonight to a lecture on the "Magic of Science" by Dr. May of Toronto, some of the experiments were very nice but the lecture was slow and uninteresting. SATURDAY 2 Was threshing peas with the poverty stick all forenoon, fanned 10 bush. for storage against next fall. The first young lamb this season arrived to day. J. C. Snell and wife took tea here this evening, he attended the township S. S. Convention yesterday in Cheltenham. An attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria was frustrated. March, SUNDAY 3, 1872 Walked to S. School this morning Rev. Jas. Brooks, pres. lesson Rev. III 14th to 22, a good average attendance. Heard Rev. John Shaw at Zion at 2½ o'clock text Mark, XIII, 37th verse. Heard same preacher in Brampton to night text Joshua XXII 20th verse. A plain practical sermon. Sister Viney is very sick. �MONDAY 4 A few inches of light snow fell during the night, which is flying in clouds to day that almost blind the vision it is very cold the mercury is below zero. Spent the evening at the Lodge which met for first time in the New Vestry of W. M. Church, it is a nice cosy room, had a lively meeting. March, TUESDAY 5, 1872 If any difference the cold is more intense than yesterday with a driving North Wester. Had 3 more fine lambs three 2 of which perished with the cold and third is very delicate, took it and the ewe down in the turnip cellar, where it is quite warm. Spent evening reading an Institute's library. Received a letter from Uncle Taylor, Oakville WEDNESDAY 6 Mr Bart. Snell's Auction Sale of Farm stock and Implements took place today, some very good articles. W.W. Roe Auctioneer. Spent evening at the Opening of New "Chisholm's Concert Hall" and Concert, some of the Peices and songs were well executed by the Toronto Singers and the Brass Band performed well. The Hall was crowded. March, THURSDAY 7, 1872 The weather has moderated some what but pretty severe yet. Mother started for Oakville, via Toronto, to spend a few days. Spent evening at a surprise party at J. Rleraig No. 18 1st line East, about two dozen young folks, had an oyster supper and lots of fun got home at 4 o'clock in morning FRIDAY 8 Was engaged in buck sawing splitting and piling stove wood. Spent evening at the Annual Soiree in the John Street Presb. Church Brampton not a very large attendance, had a good practical address from Rev. Prof. Inglise of Toronto on "Religion in Everyday life". A good choir led by Mr Perry and Miss Jessie Morton. March, SATURDAY 9, 1872 �A light fall of snow last night from East, misty all day with snow and sleet. Was flailing peas have the "Golden Vines" about finished threshing. Mr Alexander Campbell Sen. brought his trunks and boxes here for safe keeping for the present as Alex. has given up house keeping and sold the furniture. SUNDAY 10 Drove cutter to S. School this morning, Mr A. Woodhall acting as Supt. lesson, Rev. V chap. J. C. Snell read an excellent letter from Mr. Millard. Mrs. Elias Snell died on Friday night and will be buried to morrow at Ebenezer. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach to night, text, II Kings IV, 26th verse. A very good discourse. March MONDAY 11, 1872 Spent most of the day at the wood question. Mrs Elias Snell was buried to day at Ebenezer. Mother arrived from her Oakville visit leaving the friends in good spirits. Went to Lodge tonight in the buggy, had a full meeting and a lively one, four candidates were initated. Received a letter from Uncle John Ferguson, he has received the cheque for $75. TUESDAY 12 Stuck at it and put in a big day's sawing with "Corporation Fiddle" the latest name for the buck saw. Spent evening in writing a letter to Thomas Mason it is nearly a month since I received his letter. A fine bright day and looking a little like spring March, WEDNESDAY 13, 1872 Sold to J. W. Main 42 bush. of barley @ 58¢ per bush. = $24.60. Mrs Guy Bell died suddenly last night of a paralytic stroke leaving a daughter 2 wks. old. Her death was untimely and unexpected by her, which is very sad. Spent the evening reading "Oliver Twist" one of Charles Dickens' works. THURSDAY 14 Went to Brampton and bought of K.C. & Co. 1 ton of white Caledonia Plaster @ $7.00, put in bags at G.J.R. station and drew it home on the waggon. Mailed a letter yesterday to T. Mason. Spent evening in same manner as last night. �March, FRIDAY 15, 1872 Spent the day at the wood business. Father, Mother and Viney went to Mrs Bell's funeral, Rev Mr Mackay preached was buried on 3rd line West, she made many friends in life, that was so short. Heard Rev John Carrol preached in W.M. Vestry - text Luke XIX 24th he has a peculiar voice, is an old man SATURDAY 16 Spent the day from 6 in the morning to 6 o'clock at Robert Lowess' bee for hauling timber for a barn from Esquesing, had the waggon which runs very well. Mr Alexander Campbell came here this evening. Fine bright days and frosty nights. March, SUNDAY 17, 1872 Went to S. School this morning. J. C. Snell conducted the proceedings - lesson - Rev. VII, 9 to 17th verse. W.W. Carson preached in Zion this afternoon to a small audience. Heard him preach in the lecture room off the W.M. Church Brampton to night - text - Isaiah, LV 6th and 7th verses. A powerful appeal to the unconverted. MONDAY 18 Spent the day at Sale of Stock and Household Furniture of the late Erastus Bunting, a large attendance, the articles brought fair prices, the farm was leased for one year to W. Newhouse for $444, which is a high rate. Spent evening at the Lodge an interesting meeting, Dr. Moore gave an interesting address. March, TUESDAY 19, 1872 Some 6 or 8 inches of snow fell last night, which is drifting furiously with a cold North Wester. Brought Mrs J. C. Snell and babies down here to spend two or 3 days. A sleigh load of us went to Brampton to night to hear Rev. A. Sutherland of Toronto lecture on Temperance in New Town Hall, a large audience and an admirable lecture. WEDNESDAY 20 A very cold day with a strong Nor. Wester wind, thermometer 5 º deg. below zero. J. C. Snell staid here last night and went to Toronto this morning. Spent the day threshing �crown peas, the straw is very short and cuts up a good deal with the flail. Spent evening reading "The Old Curiosity Shop" one of Charles Dicken's Novels. March, THURSDAY 21, 1872 Not so severe as yesterday but still very cold. Drove the sleigh to Brampton and brought Aunt Mrs Trueman up to dinner and tea. J. C. Snell came from Toronto was a witness on a lawsuit. J. Rleraig, versus, George Miller the latter was victorious it will cost J. Rleraig considerable. J. C. Sn. and family went home to night. FRIDAY 22 Was engaged in splitting and piling stovewood. Hired James Hanson for 7 months @ $65.00 to commence work on first day of April. Messrs R Nichols and wife and John Woodhall and wife spent the evening here in social chat. Went to Choir Practice this evening, had a full attendance March, SATURDAY 23, 1872 A stormy blustering day wind in the West. Was threshing with the flail crown peas they turn out well to the bulk of straw. Took 11 bags of peas and barley down to J. W. Mains for chopping. Received from Uncle Adam an account of their Social at which they realized $140. Spent evening examining a new note book "The Silver Song" and admirable collection of Songs SUNDAY 24 Spent the morning at S. School J. Rleraig addressed the school on the lesson Rev. XXII 10 to 17th, the attendance was not large. Heard Rev. W. W. Carson preach in the Vestry, Brampton to night text, Acts, III 19th verse, a very earnest and impressive discourse, there was a short prayer meeting after the sermon. March MONDAY 25, 1872 Was engaged in splitting and piling hemlock stove wood. Old Mr A. Campbell left here this morning for a visit on the 3rd line east. Brought home from Brampton the load of chopped grain and 1 bush. of Diehl wheat cracked. Spent the evening at the Lodge very pleasantly, it grows larger and more interesting, an addition of 7 men tonight. �TUESDAY 26 Received last night a letter from Uncle Taylor stating that Aunt Anne is very ill with sore canker mouth. Was kicked on the instep with one of our horses and am scarcely able to walk, is swollen a good deal. Father and mother were at James Haggert's Sale of Furniture only bought a stand @ 30¢. Had my coarse boots half soled by John Coyne. March, WEDNESDAY 27, 1872 My foot is some better but not able to do any work, the application of Tincture of Arnica has relieved it considerably. Finished reading the "Old curiosity Shop" some parts of the book are very nice but the greater part is nonsense and not at all elevating to the mind. The weather during the past two days has taken a change, is quite warm and thawing fast. THURSDAY 28 Snow fell steadily and fast all day to the amount of 6 or 8 inches. Sold 22 bush. wheat to J.W. Main @ $1.25 = $27.50. Was helping at whitewashing in the house. Spent evening at Dr. Moore's lecture "Memories of New York" as one of W.M. Choir in New Town Hall. The lecture was chiefly able criticisms on the prominent Divines and head men of that City. March, FRIDAY 29, 1872 A fine bright warm day, snow disappearing as fast as it came yesterday. Spent the day in papering the walls of the dining room with a handsome lilac paper, a neat flower, with elongated diamond shaped groundwork and traceries, with a richly coloured bordering next the ceiling. A famous Strike among the Printers of Toronto for higher wages and only 9 hours labour per day is causing some excitement and delay in the issue of the newspapers. SATURDAY 30 Finished threshing the crown peas this forenoon. Was engaged in papering the walls of the kitchen with a somewhat similar pattern to the one in the dining room, it helps the appearance of the kitchen wonderfully. Another snow storm from the East is starting this evening. �March, SUNDAY 31, 1872 About one foot of snow fell last night, is raining steadily nearly all day, encrusting all the trees and shrubs with a thick layer of ice. On account of the weather, staid at home all day passed the time in reading good books and music. Miss Sarah Peacock is here since last night on a visit and is storm staid until tomorrow. April, MONDAY 1, 1872 Drove Miss S. Peacock to Brampton in the sleigh and received a letter from Aunt Jennie in Missouri. Except Viney and I all the folks spent the day visiting at Mr John Snell's. Spent evening at the Temple, had a large attendance over 150 members, had some choice readings, and an essay by Bro. J. J. Bunting on Temperance and some music April, TUESDAY 2, 1872 Cleaned up the crown peas 17½ bush. would have more but some have been fed and wasted, they are pretty large peas. Had a look around John Snell's splendid Stock they are all in high condition and reflect great credit on the owner for his skill and attention to them. A social in New Town Hall for "John Street S. School". Realized about $60. by selling a pound cake WEDNESDAY 3 It takes nearly all my time in paying attention to the stock at this season especially the sheep a fine shearling ewe died to day, have now 22 lambs of which there are only two pairs of twins. Started making at plank trough for watering the cattle at the yard pump the old trough is worn out. A very hard frost to night. April, THURSDAY 4, 1872 Finished constructing the water trough, it is 11 ft long, 14 inch wide & 10 inch deep, fitted in a scantling frame, tightened with oak wedges, joints fitted with white lead. Finished the house cleaning and white washing, gave the under part of kitchen stoop roof a coat of whitewash which helps to make the kitchen lighter. Spent evening writing a letter to Aunt Jennie �FRIDAY 5 Received a letter from Aunt Mary Mason stating that the Winter out there has been a very cold and protracted one. Went to Brampton to night and heard Rev. Manly Benson lecture in W.M. Church on "Across the Continent" an eloquent and graphic account of a trip to California on the "Vision Pacific R. Railroad", he has a musical rich voice and great powers of description he is only a young man. April, SATURDAY 6, 1872 A sudden thaw started yesterday which has raised old Etobicoke very high overspreading the whole flats, blocked up with immense cakes of ice 2 ft in thickness. It is an intensely dark night a heavy mist and no moonshine. A very warm day, engaged in choring around and fixing up things for the Coming Spring. SUNDAY 7 Went to S. School this morning in the buggy in company with 3 of my sisters. John Rleraig addressed the school on the lesson - II Kings II chap, 19 to 25, a small attendance because of bad roads. Commenced raining about noon and lasts until night. Spent the remainder of the day at home on account of sudden indisposition. April, MONDAY 8, 1872 Am somewhat on the sick list yet and not doing much to day. James Hanson commenced work here today is engaged for 7 months @ $65.00. Spent the evening at the Lodge or Temple, had a good meeting and a lively debate about our duty as Good Templars to use our influence to prevent Grocer Stores getting licences to sell Whisky. Rev. W.W. Carson resigned his connection with the Lodge, he is leaving Brampton. TUESDAY 9 Sold "Coral Prince" 18 months old to Mr Caesar of Chinguacousy@ $125. he gave a promissory note due in nine months from present date. Had a short visit from Mr John Jones, took dinner and had a look around at our livestock. Spent evening at home reading a very nice tale "The Lamplighter". It was a warm day for the season, the snow is nearly all gone April, WEDNESDAY 10, 1872 �Had a short call from James Crawford, is now Agent for D.W. Beadle's new work on Horticulture, got up in handsome style and sold at at a high price. Viney and I heard Mr S. Capper's Farewell lecture tonight, Brampton "Beware of the Dog In Temperance" it contained some very good ideas, interspersed with lively anecdotes. There was a pretty large audience THURSDAY 11 Seeded with red clover seed the 10 acres of winter wheat across the creek, 10 lbs to acre, the ground is pretty soft the lower frost not yet being out. Commenced the fencing operations to day of which there is a great deal to be done because of the high winds during the past winter. A bright warm beautiful day, the roads drying fast April, FRIDAY 12, 1872 Considerable has fallen through the day. Was busy all forenoon in the sheepen dooking the sheep, it helps their appearance a great deal. Went to Brampton Post to night and received all the weekly papers, also a letter from Janie Dixon to Viney, stating that her mother is nearly blind. SATURDAY 13 Finished up the flail pea threshing yesterday, threshed a few early peas for seed. Was pulling down old fences and assorting the rails and making a new gate. Spent the evening at J. C. Snell's in social chat until ten o'clock. Promises a pretty hard frost tonight April, SUNDAY 14, 1872 Spent the forenoon at S. School J. Rleraig addressing the scholars on the lesson II Kings II, 19 to 25, rather a slim attendance. Prayer and class meeting at Zion this afternoon, the Minister disappointing. Heard Rev. Mr Gough preach in Brampton tonight text Luke XVI 6 to 9th verse. He is successor to Rev. W. W. Carson who is now preaching in Toronto MONDAY 15 Kept as a public holiday throughout the Dominion are a day of Thanksgiving for the Prince of Wales recovery from a very severe attack of typhoid fever. Rev O.G. �Collamore of the M.E. Church preached in W.M. Church, Brampton tonight. Spent the evening at the Lodge, there were 3 initiated one of them Rev. Mr Thompson of P.M. Church. Quite a hard frost tonight and very wintry. April, TUESDAY 16, 1972 Mr William Caesar came and took away to his home, "Coral Prince". Was engaged in building fence below the orchard meadow on the Etobicoke Bluffs. Bought 65 lbs of fence galvanised wire @ $5.20, and 1½ bush. of Early Rose Potatoes @ $1.00 per bush. Spent evening reading at S. School library. WEDNESDAY 17 Sowed broadcast 1 ton of white plaster on the two meadow fields containing 22 acres, it is a nasty job, the plaster enters your eyes and nose, mouth and ears, is very uncomfortable feeling. Father went to a Railroad Meeting in Edmonton which was in favor of the Credit Valley Railroad. Brought home an iron plow, has on it a new "Walker" still board and new sole and share. April, THURSDAY 18, 1872 This is my twenty first birthday having got beyond the period of what the "law" calls infancy, I shall need to put away childish things and try and think and act like a man. Was brushing the meadow with the top of a large red plum tree, for loosen the ground around the grass roots, tried the harrow first but thought it too severe, it tore up some of the roots. FRIDAY 19 Had a litter of eleven Berkshire yesterday from the old sow. Commenced plowing clover sod field (North) the ground is very mellow, some of the neighbours have been plowing about a week. Had the second team rolling the meadow. Spent the evening at Temperance Reunion in New Town Hall, had songs by Misses Chisholm & Morton (over) April, SATURDAY 20, 1872 And excellent readings by Prof. Lafferty of Guelph and J. Hughes of Toronto. Had a crowded house. Sowed 9½ acres of black oats on "other place" back field and gave it �one stroke with harrow. Mrs J. C. Snell and babies spent the day here. Received from Carthage two papers "Carthage Banner" and the "Mining News". SUNDAY 21 Walked up to S. School this morning. Rev. Jas. Brooks addressed the school on the - lesson - II Kings IV, 1 to 7. an average attendance. Had a heavy shower this evening, got a good soaking coming from Church Brampton, Rev. John Shaw preach text - Luke XVIII 13th verse a very pointed and practical address. They are now holding Special service there. April, MONDAY 22, 1872 Was engaged in plowing sod, the hard frost last night makes it harder work both for man and beast. Spent the evening at the Lodge, was a member of a trio committee to investigate three cases of brothers charged with violating the pledge, had to adjourn for a week for want of evidence to give them a fair trial. TUESDAY 23 Had quite a snow storm today covering the ground once more with a white mantle, but it soon disappeared with a heavy fall of rain. Was pruning the young orchard they are very thrifty looking trees do not require much pruning, they have such a dense growth of roots that they can bear a heavy top. April, WEDNESDAY 24, 1872 The Country Agric. Society's Show of Horses and Cattle took place at Brampton and was well attended, the show of horses was good, not so many Short Horns' present as usual. Mr Hugh Clark showed a Jersey yearling bull. Spent the day in plowing sod and consequently was not at the Show. Spent evening reading "Maria Monk" THURSDAY 25 Because of the frost and rain have not been able to finish the oat field until now, harrowed and run out the furrows, it is still quite wet on the low ground. seeded it with clover and timothy 125 lbs. Was rolling the fall wheat on "other place" it looks bad. Very warm all day. Put the sheep out for a few hours on the fields. �April, FRIDAY 26, 1872 Rolled the winter wheat which is across there Etobicoke it has rather a better appearance than the other field but is rather a poor show for a crop. Was at John Snell’s an hour or two this afternoon looking at the Stock. Received from Dawborn & Co. Toronto, per Express, 12 lbs of orchard grass @ $2.50. SATURDAY 27 Sowed barley in the little orchard and seeded it with a bush. orchard grass and 30 lbs of clover and timothy. Received from Mr Hamilton of Tullamore. 28 apple trees 3 yrs. old (varieties) Wagner 4, Red Spitzenberg 2, Roxbury Russet 4, Golden Russet 4, Foxwhelp 4, Early Harvest 1. Paid $3.00 on account. April, SUNDAY 28, 1872 Spent the morning at S. School Rev W. Millard present as a visitor lesson, II Kings IV, 18 to 26th, it was quite a treat to have our old Supt. to explain the lesson and illustrate it on the blackboard. Went to Brampton to night heard Rev. John Shaw preach text, Mark VIII 36 & 37th verses. They are now holding special services there and a good many are being converted. MONDAY 29 Sowed 14 bush. of barley on 5½ acres of fall plowing, cultivated it twice before sowing. Spent the evening at the Lodge, the charges against Bros. Martin and Mitchell we both sustained, they will be reprimanded by W.C. Templar the elections of officers for next quarter, was elected to office of W. Marshall. Bought a new straw hat for everyday wear @ 25 cts. April, TUESDAY 30, 1872 Was plowing sod all day, had the other team rolling the oat and barley fields. The weather is warm and dry the majority of farmers will finish the Spring seeding this week, the most of it has been put in good trim. Planted a few Early Rose potatoes in the garden, also some parsnip seed and top onions, transplanted some strawberries. �May, WEDNESDAY 1, 1872 Cultivated some of the worst spots in the fall wheat field at the "other place" and sowed them with barley, amounting to about 1½ acres. Had some light westerly showers, it some cooler today than it has been of late. May, THURSDAY 2, 1872 Was sowing peas on the plowed sod, sowed 8 bush. crown peas pure 11 bush. of mixed crown and Golden Vines, they harrow in beautifully the ground being very mellow. The last lamb of the season arrived this morning, have now 27 all told of hearty strong lambs. Quite cool tonight. FRIDAY 3 Had a very cold rainstorm this forenoon. Mr G. Hamilton from Tullamore brought the remaining 16 apple trees 8 each of Northern Spy and Rhode Island Greening. paid him the balance of money for them $3.00. Finished plowing sod and sowing peas 9 acres. Went to Brampton tonight and received a letter from Aunt Jennie, Carthage. May, SATURDAY 4 , 1872 Visited J. E. Wood's Barber Shop last evening and my locks sheared. Finished harrowing and running the furrows on the pea field also put on some No. 12 Galvanized wire on the fence stakes on south side of Etobicoke lane. The weather is cool for this season quite severe frosts at night. SUNDAY 5 Heard Rev. Joel Briggs of Georgetown preach this morning at Brampton Quarterly Meeting text - Matt. V, 16th verse. There was a large turnout from all parts of the circuit and we had an excellent meeting. Took dinner at Mrs Trueman's with Dawson Modeland . Heard Rev. John Shaw preach tonight text - Rev. XX, 12th. The prayer meeting was largely attended and many earnest seekers. May, MONDAY 6, 1872 Finished the Spring seeding of oats, barley and peas last Saturday, before the great majority of our neighbours, and in good time. Was rebuilding the fences over the creek �between W. Newhouse and us also at the foot of the lane to confine the sheep to the woods and give the grass on the flats field a chance to grow. Spent evening at the Lodge, the Installation of the New Officers for the current Quarter (was performed by Bro. C. Y. Moore, M.D.) took place. One more joined the Lodge. TUESDAY 7 Bro. J. J. Bunting is W. C. Templar and Sister Jemima Stewart W. V. Templar. Was engaged in hauling manure on the field in front of the house, drew 14 loads and scattered it off the waggon on the poorest spots of ground. Had the other team plowing the same field into ridges 22 ft wide. The weather yesterday & today has been very warm, the willows are just shooting forth their leaves and the early apple trees. May, WEDNESDAY 8, 1872 Old Mr Peter Chisholm died on the 6th and was buried to day in Brampton he was a member of Rev. J. Pringle's Church and one of the first settlers aged 76 yrs. Washed the sheep 27 in Etobicoke this forenoon, the water was pretty warm but only about 2½ ft deep. Hauled out 7 loads of manure. Rev. {Manby} Benson preached a powerful sermon in Brampton last night. THURSDAY 9 Had a short visit yesterday from Miss Sarah Peacock. Was engaged today in plowing with two teams in the fallow field, the ground is getting quite hard, plowed 3¼ acres. A very high west wind prevailed very warm and dry. The barley and oats are up finely and growing fast. Spent evening reading "The Lives of Great Men" by "Smiles". ½ May, FRIDAY 10, 1872 Drew out 17 more loads of manure on the fallow. It is very early in the season to be working at the fallow, a great many are busy sowing yet. Miss Susie Campbell spent evening here in friendly chat and pleasant conversation. SATURDAY 11 Was plowing with the teams in the fallow. Father & mother went to Brampton to J. B. Mguir's Sale by Auction of Household Furniture most of the articles sold at full value, bought a small Sett Thomas Alarm Clock @ $2.00 and a new iron tea kettle @ $1.25. �May, SUNDAY 12, 1872 Dawson Modeland came up this morning and accompanied us to S. School, Rleraig who is now Supt. was present - lesson - II Kings', V, 1 to 7, Took dinner and spent the afternoon at J. C. Snell's. Rev. Mr Goffe preached at Zion this afternoon and took tea here this evening, heard him preach at Brampton to night - text - Amos , IV 12th verse. The protracted meetings were closed tonight. MONDAY 13 Was shearing sheep all day and completed the job, 27 in number, reckon there will be about 200 lbs. the sheep look well after shearing are in good order. Spent the evening at the "Safeguard Lodge" and accomplished my official duties for the first time with considerable nervousness, five more were added to our number. May, TUESDAY 14, 1872 Was plowing with both teams and have the field nearly turned over. J. C. Snell, wife and family took dinner and tea here, this day 4 yrs. ago being their wedding day, great changes hath "Old Father Time" wrought since that period and several of the little company then assembled here are scattered far wide over the United States WEDNESDAY 15 Finished plowing the fallow, sowed 3 acres of it across the lower end with oats, intended for pasturage, if there is enough rain. The weather is warm and very dry. Started cross plowing the potato and turnip ground, it is very mellow and in prime order. Old Mrs John Modeland came here on a visit. May, THURSDAY 16, 1872 Finished the cross plowing of the root ground scarcely 3½ acres. Old Mrs J. M or as we familiarly call her Aunt Betsy is smart & lively and very talkative for a woman of her age, 77 yrs, she talks mostly about things which took place 40 & 50 years ago, accounts of which she can give in full detail. The leaves in the woods are just coming out, rather earlier than usual FRIDAY 17 �Turned the cattle on to the grass yesterday for the first. Was preparing the ground and making the drills for potato planting. Spent afternoon in Brampton and bought a new felt hat "Style Minto" @ $2.00 and a blue silk cravat also ordered a new suit of dark grey tweed @ R. C. & Co's. Bought ½ lb of arsenic Ambrosia & Bannister @ 23 cts. May, SATURDAY 18, 1872 Was hauling manure from horse stable yard and spreading in potato drills. Planted ½ bush. of each Early White & Early Goodrich, 2½ bush. of Early Rose, 3½ bush. Gleasons, and 5 bush. of Garnet Chilis, total 12 bush. in 15 drills 42 rods long, the potatoes were all cut into two or more peices before planting Alex Campbell Sen. came here last night and was helping us today. SUNDAY 19 Rained most of last night quite fast and most of to day, giving the face of the earth a very fresh lively appearance. Spent the day at home reading and music. Walked to Brampton to night to W. M. Church, heard Rev. Mr Goff preach, text, James I chap and last verse, the sermon contained some good practical advice. May, MONDAY 20, 1872 Dissolved ½ lb of Arsenic in 7 pails of soft water and immersed in the solution 26 spring lambs (excepting their heads) 13 of each sex, for to kill the ticks. Was rebuilding fence across on the side of Etobicoke. Spent the evening at Safeguard Temple No. 350, had a pleasant meeting, two initiated. Splendid moonlight night. Bought of Mr Dale 1 doz. Throphy Trophy Tomato plants for transplanting. TUESDAY 21 Turned the stock into the flats for the first time this season, horses, cattle and sheep the grass is now growing rapidly. Planted 2 bush. of Garnet Chili's, total 7 bush. of this variety and two drills of corn and pumpkin seed each drill 40 rods long. The apple blossoms are just coming out, the pear and plum are in full bloom. May, WEDNESDAY 22, 1872 Drove the team and waggon over to 2nd Line East No. 14 and put on a load of choice evergreens about 3 or 4 ft high, cedar nearly all, a few balsam, spruce, pine and �tamarack, took them off the roadside, brought them home and planted in the form of an hedge on the N.W. side of small orchard, close beside the fence. Rained steadily all afternoon. THURSDAY 23 Took the same route as yesterday and brought home a similar load, and with help of a few hemlocks finished the hedge 7 rods in length mulched with sand and forest leaves. Went to Brampton to night and brought home my new tweed suit, costing $20.00. Bought some maple sugar and oranges for to morrows enjoyment. May, FRIDAY 24, 1872 Spent the forenoon fishing with hook and hook and line in the Etobicoke was not very successful. Spent afternoon and evening at Mr W. Elliot's (No.10) playing croquet will with a few friends, a very nice game but frequent showers made it disagreeable and slippery underfoot. The Township S. School Convention was held in Zion at 2 P.M. very poorly attended. J.C. Snell and family took dinner and tea here. SATURDAY 25 The fine showers of this week are making things grow very fast, the spring grain (but for the ravages of the wire worm) looks very well for this season of the year. Was engaged in repairing fences and training and fastening to stakes with basswood bark the young apple trees. Sold to John Woodhall two fat ewes @ $7 each. May, SUNDAY 26, 1872 Walked up to S. School, this morning, J.C. Snell conducted the exercises and A. Woodhall addressed the school, lesson II Kings V chap 20 to 27th. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach to night in Brampton text I Kings 17 to 40th verses inclusive, a very good sermon, full of sound argument and practical advice and solemn warning to those who neglect their soul's best interest. MONDAY 27 Was engaged in replacing fences on the flats and along the Centre Road in which fence there are a good many rotten nails, replaced those by new ones. Spent the evening at �the Lodge, had excellent readings from Dr. Moore, R.W. Craig, A. Golding and others making the meeting pleasant and profitable had an initiation tonight. May, TUESDAY 28, 1872 Two heavy thunder storms yesterday with some hail, in Brampton they had a severe hail storm which destroyed a great many outdoor plants and broke a good many window panes, the ground was covered with hail stones as large as marbles. Commenced the statute labor on the Centre Road, had a team and plow and two hands, J. Learmont is Pathmaster. Quite cool to day. WEDNESDAY 29 Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday with same tools and hands, they are drawing gravel this afternoon from Bunting's pit repairing the road below No. 10. The weather is rather cool, which is checking vegetation somewhat. The apple trees are in full bloom a good prospect for plenty of apples. May, THURSDAY 30, 1872 Was tearing down and rebuilding fence on Etobicoke Heights next the woods, on the lower end of turnip ground. Rolled the oats sown in the summer fallow, are up nicely and look well. Our folks spent most of the day at J. C. Snell's. Sarah Peacock received a letter from her mother last night, also a money package sent by Express containing $100 greenbacks, more than half of it is for Mr. Hindle. FRIDAY 31 Finished up our share of the statute labour 8½ days, which is 1½ dys. more than usual, 2½ dys. on the 25 acres, and 6 on the hundred. J.C. Snell and family took tea here this evening. Spent the evening in Brampton at Choir Practice, the first we have had for nearly 2 months, not a full attendance. June, SATURDAY 1, 1872 Was engaged in building fence and staking the cedar fence next the pea field. Put a new pine 1½ inch floor in the stoop on the South side of kitchen. J.C. Snell was in Toronto today and changed the $100 Amer. Currency into Canadian Money $91.87½. A �railroad Meeting at Edmonton this evening for the C.V.R. Road was well attended and kept up until a late hour SUNDAY 2 Went to S. School this morning , Supt. pres. lesson - II Kings VI 8 to 18. Rev. Jas. Brooks addressed the school. Spent afternoon at Brampton. W.M.S. School, the same lesson as this morning, the Bible Class is very interesting with A. Morton as teacher, took tea at Aunt Lizzie's. Heard Rev. Mr Tovell preach to night - text - Proverbs XIII chap 17th June, MONDAY 3, 1872 Was clearing the rubbish from the back yard and paving part of it with flag stones. &c. &c. Spent the evening at the Lodge, took down there a sweet smelling boquet of lilacs and honeysuckle for the W.V.T's stand, the "Safegard Chronicle" was edited by J.M. Reid and was lively and interesting a reading by W.C. Templar called "The Devil and the Liquor Seller". TUESDAY 4 Completed the fencing next the bush have staked and built about 200 rods this season. Had a smart shower this morning from N.W. and a slight drizzle nearly all day from North the temperature is quite cool. Received a post card from Haggert Bros. telling us that our machine is finished and ready for removal. Spent evening playing the melodeon. June, WEDNESDAY 5, 1872 Was repairing the Wiggins line fence and clearing up the peices of old rails putting them in a pile on the flats and burned them this evening, they made a splendid blaze. The Railway Bylaw is now the absorbing Question, is to be decided by vote next Monday and will be a close vote. THURSDAY 6 Was plowing and scraping in the lane leading to Etobicoke, with team turnpiking it slightly, went over it all with the shovels and rounded up neatly, making a very good job allowing a free course for the water. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snell's. �J. Snell & Sons have sent to the Old Country for some more live stock by their man Batterfield. June, FRIDAY 7, 1872 A wet day, raining steadily from the S.E. and very misty. Spent the day leisurely, churning and some other light jobs. Spent the evening at Brampton at Choir Practice, members of the Choir not all present, another voice on the Bass, (Mr Thomas White cabinet maker). Spent on hour profitably in Mechanics Reading Room. SATURDAY 8 Was engaged this forenoon in packing up and fixing the Wool for market, about 210 lbs. Went to Brampton this afternoon, had a chat with Alick Campbell he is in good health and spirits. Bought from Haggert Bros. a new Combined Reaper and Mower, brought it home today $120 and the old machine on the first October next to be paid June, SUNDAY 9, 1872 Had a very heavy thunder storm at 4 o'clock this morning. Drove the buggy up to S. School, Supt. Pres., lesson II Kings VII 1 to 11th verses. Miss Mary Snell one of Female Teachers has been confined to the house with sickness for 8 months was at School for the first time. J.C. Snell and family took tea here this evening. Heard Rev. Mr Goff preach to night, text, Genesis XXXII last six verses of chap. MONDAY 10 Was engaged in setting gate posts and hanging a gate on the Centre Road leading out of the N. West field opposite the "other place" gate. The vote on By Law for "Bonus" for Credit Valley R. Road was taken to day for this County, was lost by minority of over 200 votes (Bonus was $80 000) Spent evening at the Lodge, the Chronicle was edited by A. Morton, very creditably done, one initiation. June, TUESDAY 11, 1872 Paid $50 to Haggert Bros. on reaper. Paid $50 to K.C. & Co. on account. Was rebuilding line fence next to John Woodhall, 9 rails high and locked across the corners. Had a heavy thunder storm yesterday with some hail and showery most of the day. Sold the wool 211 lbs yesterday to K.C. & Co. @ 53¢ per lb. �WEDNESDAY 12 Completed our share of the Woodhall line fence about 59 rods, our farm is 124 rods wide across the back end about 6 rods of line fence between us and Henry Carter. The Volunteers of 36th Battalion started to day for Niagara to put in their annual drill of 16 days, the privates received 75¢ per day and rations, the officers getting better pay according to position. June, THURSDAY 13, 1872 Commenced harrowing and cultivating the turnip ground, was stopped by rain from, West, which lasted until evening. All vegetation is now making rapid strides and there is every prospect of a bountiful harvest. Was engaged early this evening in firing at a mark with bullets out of a shotgun, it carries them true and very strong. FRIDAY 14 Father went to Toronto on 9.20 A.M. train and bought Sarah's ticket for Missouri costing $21.00. Spent evening at Choir Practice, a goodly attendance but the Leader, Mr. Perry, absent. Mr A. F. Campbell came here to night on a visit, it is nearly a year since he was here before at that time his lamented wife was with him. He is a young looking widower. June, SATURDAY 15, 1872 Was engaged in cultivating turnip ground. Af A.F. Campbell went home to day. Sarah & Jennie Viney and I went to J.W. Cole's Photograph Gallery this afternoon and had an ambrotype taken of the group, was not very well done, it being rather too late in the day. The weather is quite cool, with a shower almost every day. Seven window panes in Zion Church were broken to night by some mischievous scamps SUNDAY 16 Went to S. School this morning. Supt. Pres. lesson II Kings XX 1 to 10th verse, quite a large attendance. Sarah and Jennie Peacock, Viney and I, drove over to J.C. Snell's and took dinner and tea. Heard Rev. John Hunt of Aurora preach in Brampton to night text, Luke XIX 42 to 44, a very good sermon. Rev. J. Shaw was present, has just come home from conference at Montreal. June, MONDAY 17, 1872 �Commenced drilling up the turnip ground, drills rather more than 30 inches apart, sowed with hand drill immediately after plowing. Sowed Improved Purple Top Swede. Spent the evening at the Lodge, not a large attendance, had lively discussions on certain points of law. Safeguard Chronicle was edited by C.Y. Moore, humorous and interesting. Sowed 6½ lbs of turnip seed on 2⅝ acres. TUESDAY 18 Sarah Peacock started for Missouri this morning. Finished drilling and sowing turnip seed. Sold to K.C. & Co. 46½ bush. of wheat (Diehl) @ $1.45¢ per bush. A large fire in Brampton Dr. Heggie's house and stable and Rev. J. Pringle's stable, the Wesleyan Church had a narrow escape, it took fire twice but was saved by the exertions of the fireman. A very warm day. June, WEDNESDAY 19, 1872 Commenced cross plowing the fallow (in front of the house) it is in good order turning up quite mellow. The weather has turned suddenly to intense heat, the mercury rising to 90º degrees in the shade. Spent evening at home, a beautiful moonlight night. THURSDAY 20 Was at the same work as yesterday with both teams. It is warmer than it was yesterday the sun has great power, when plowing in a fallow. The barley is just shooting out in head also the fall wheat is coming out but not very evenly. June, FRIDAY 21, 1872 The heat this morning was very oppressive, but this evening is some cooler, the wind springing up from the North. Spent evening at Choir Practice in W.M. Church, had a moonlight chat with J.J. Bunting about Temperance Affairs generally. Quite a number of Brampton people are spending a day or two at Niagara Camp watching the movements and evolutions of the Volunteers. SATURDAY 22 Completed the cross plowing, about 1½ acres. Spent the forenoon in Brampton at J.W. Coles, Gallery of Art, sat for another negative the former one being destroyed by the �intense heat of the past few days. Mailed a letter to Aunt Jennie enclosing the pictures of little Mary and Johnnie Snell. June, SUNDAY 23, 1872 Went to S. School this morning. Supt. Pres. lesson II Kings XXIV, 10 to 18th. The melodeonist Mr Henry Snell is absent more than half the Sabbaths through sickness, at which times I take his place. Rev. John Shaw preached at Zion at 2½ P.M. and took tea here this evening. Heard Rev. Mr Reid of Meaford preach in W.M. Church Brampton at 6 P.M., text II Corinthians VIII, chap, 9th verse. MONDAY 24 Was rebuilding the fence on the N. end of the little orchard just outside the cedar hedge. Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiation, had some interesting readings. Walked over to J.C. Snell's after arriving from Brampton, about 11:30 P.M. when I arrived there. Intend starting to morrow morning for Pickering June, TUESDAY 25, 1872 Messrs. J.R. Craig, J.C. Snell, J.G. Snell and myself started in a spring waggon at 3 o'clock A.M. for Pickering to attend a large Sale of Short Horn Cattle belonging to John Bell. It was noon when we got to the end of our journey and just in time for the commencing of the Sale, a large number of men present, several form the U. States. WEDNESDAY 26 Had a very pleasant journey yesterday we started for home at 6 oclock last night and got home just at day break this morning, very tired and sleepy, the distance is about 45 miles. Had a jolly ride home. Mr Craig kept the company laughing by telling amusing stories. The township of Markham and Pickering are the handsomest and best in the Province of Ontario. June, THURSDAY 27, 1872 Went to Brampton this morning and brought up from Steam Grist Mill a grist of 19 bush. wheat ground into flour and bran and 5 bags of barley and peas chopped. Drove up to Willow Lodge about noon to J. Snell & Sons Auction Sale of Short Horns' and Berkshire �(I acted as Clerk, W.W. Roe, Auctioneer) there was a large crowd of persons pres. Short Horns brought good prices, 16 head FRIDAY 28 brought $4,400, the most of them go to Iowa. Berkshires sold dull scarcely any demand. Spent this forenoon in the woods, cutting and hauling up to barnyard 4 beams for haymow and a long rafter for sheep house roof. Spent evening at Choir Practice. The Volunteers returned from Niagara yesterday in good spirits. The weather is exceedingly warm. June, SATURDAY 29, 1872 Drove over to Stewart's Saw Mill in Esquesing and brought home 900 ft of Culled Inch lumber and 100 ft of Culled Plank paid for total $4.00, it was a very cheap load. The roads are good, but very very dusty, have had no rain for over two weeks. The thermometer averaging about 85º, night and day. SUNDAY 30 Went to S. School this morning Supt. Pres. lesson, a review of the last 2 Quarters' lessons, comprising twelve lessons, all in II Kings. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach in Brampton to night - text - Acts X, 29th verse. Today has been exceedingly hot, one feels the heat more severely on Sundays. July, MONDAY 1, 1872 Spent the afternoon at Brampton seeing a lacrosse match between 2nd twelve Ontario's of Toronto and Excelsior's of this town, the latter were victorious in 3 straight games there were some splendid foot races. Spent evening at Concert in Chisholm Hall given by P.M. Church for their S. School, the singing was excellent and readings by J.P. Craig and M. Punchon Jr. A very hot day TUESDAY 2 Was engaged all day in mowing with scythe the grass around the grain fields, must not let any hay go to waste as the meadows are short. Put a new inch floor in the hay loft over the sheep house. The fall wheat and barley crops are filling rapidly the oats just coming out in head. �July, WEDNESDAY 3, 1872 Started mowing with the machine in the orchard field, the mower makes clean work except some short wire grass. Old Mr R. Rossiter died on Monday and was buried to day at Brampton Cemetery aged 72 yrs. he was only sick 4 or 5 days but suffered a great deal of pain. Had a small thunder shower this evening, the first rain for 3 weeks. THURSDAY 4 Father took a small lot of wool up to Grahams Factory, Caledon for carding into rolls. Had a team harrowing the summer fallow. Commenced thinning out the turnips, are not up very even in the drills because of the dry weather. Was horse raking and drew in one load of hay July, FRIDAY 5, 1872 Drew in the fence-side hay from "other place" and around the fall wheat, 2 small loads. Cut some more grass with machine have about 7 acres mown. Mrs John Snell and Mrs J.C. Snell were here visiting this afternoon. Sold yesterday to J.C. Snell 4 Berks two of each sex @ $10 each and 6 ewe lambs @ $15 each. SATURDAY 6 Received a latter from Uncle from Adam, he is in very poor health, they are in the midst of wheat harvest. Was hauling in hay all afternoon, have 10 loads in to night, the quality is good, very fine and packs close in the mow. W. Caesar came for his Berks. sow pig. July, SUNDAY 7, 1872 Went to S. School this morning Supt. Pres. - lesson - Rom. V, 1 to 10. Heard Rev. Mr Scott preach at Zion at 2½ P.M. text, II Kings V, 12th verse, he is the junior minister for the next year and seems to be a very good preacher. Heard same minister and same sermon in Brampton tonight. Mr J.J. Bunting and Miss S.A. Downing were married on 1st July. MONDAY 8 Mowed some 4 acres this forenoon and drew in 3 loads of it this evening, it is so dryed by the heat before cutting, that it is almost ready to rake as soon as it is cut. Spent �evening at the Lodge, was late in getting there for the first time this quarter, had a very pleasant meeting. lively speeches and interesting readings July, TUESDAY 9, 1872 Finished mowing the 15 acre field and have it all raked up, brought in 3 more loads this afternoon. The weather is somewhat cooler but keeps very dry, the thermometer ranging about 80º. WEDNESDAY 10 Completed drawing in the hay off the orchard field, just about 20 loads of hay of first quality. Spent evening at Ebenezer at a meeting of teachers and senior scholars to study next Sunday's lesson and to practice some new pieces of music out of the "Organ" also for prayer there were 13 present. July, THURSDAY 11, 1872 Commenced cutting with the mower the 7 acre meadow next Mr D. Wiggins, cut over 5 acres and horse raked and cocked it up, it being pretty ripe, did not require much drying. Had the first mess of new Early Rose potatoes for dinner yesterday, small but very sweet. FRIDAY 12 Completed the mowing of hay for this season and raked up the remainder of the field. Hauled in 3 small loads of hay this afternoon, it is fine and sweet, will make excellent fodder. Very hot this forenoon, some cooler this evening. July, SATURDAY 13, 1872 Finished the hay harvest this evening. Was drawing in all day have nearly 10 loads off this last field, making a total of fully 30 loads of hay for this season excepting a little at the fore part of the haying it is all harvested without a drop of rain to injure it. SUNDAY 14 Spent the morning in searching for a cow, and did not get to S. School. Father and Emma were at S. School, lesson, Rom. VIII, 6 to 18. J.C. Snell and family were here �this afternoon and took tea. Heard Rev. Mr Scott preach to night - text - Hebrews XII 28th verse. A very very warm day July, MONDAY 15, 1872 Spent the morning in fitting up the reaper, changing it from the mower. Was picking cherries this afternoon, they are smaller than usual this season owing to the dry weather. Spent evening at the Lodge, not a large attendance, one initiation and some short readings. Received a letter from John Mason TUESDAY 16 Joseph White started work here this morning, hired for 1 month @ $28.00. Commenced harvest by cutting barley, it is not very ripe, and very light in weight. Had a fine shower at noon, was hoeing and thinning turnips, they have not come up evenly, not more than ¼ of the seed has grown. July, WEDNESDAY 17, 1872 Was cutting and binding barley it is not pleasant work binding it the beards are so troublesome. Started cross plowing the fallow the second time, the thistles have grown a good deal since last plowing. Spent evening at Ebenezer Bible Class had a very nice meeting and profitable. Mrs Freeman of Brampton came up last night to spend the rest of the week here. THURSDAY 18 Very rainy looking this morning but it cleared off after a light shower. Cut with the cradle about ½ acre of fall wheat on the hill side, it is both rusty and midgey, a poor prospect for half an average yield. Mrs J.C. Snell and children were here all day. The women folks of the house were making a very handsome coverlet. July, FRIDAY 19, 1872 Was cross plowing with both teams. Cradled the remainder of the barley in orchard and bound it. The folks were visiting at J.C. Snell's and berry picking. Drove Mrs Freeman home to night, was at Choir Practice a good attendance and we had a good sing. Received a letter from Janie Dixon, Amaranth, her mother is nearly blind, her eyes have been affected for a good while �SATURDAY 20 Was cutting some more wheat with cradle and making wads for the reaper. Went to Brampton to attend a Mass Meeting of Reformers this evening. Hon. A. Mc Kenzie and Hon. Mr Mc Kellar were there from Toronto, the former gave an able address for 2 hours on "Political Questions of the Day" , a very large crowd and great excitement prevailed. Hon J.A. Cameron was present July, SUNDAY 21, 1872 Had two very heavy thunder showers this morning, which has greatly refreshed vegetation. Went to S. School, about two dozen present Supt. pres. lesson, Rom. X 8 to 13. Heard Rev. J. Shaw preach in Zion text. Prov Ecclesiastes VII 8th. Heard same Minister tonight in Brampton, text, Rom. XII chap. 13th verse. MONDAY 22 Finished reaping the 5 acre piece of barley and bound about two thirds of it, it is a very fair crop. Commenced reaping the fall wheat across the Etobicoke, it is very rusty and considerably lodged and tangled. Spent evening at Lodge, one initiation and two reinstated who had broken their pledge. July, TUESDAY 23, 1872 Continued the wheat cutting, was hindered this afternoon by a light rain from West. The "Dodge Self Rake" on our new reaper works well, it leaves the sheaves generally nice and square, the reaper is a light draft for the team WEDNESDAY 24 Completed the wheat cutting, binding and stooking across the creek, it is a heavy crop of straw, but grain is not well filled because of rust and midge. Spent evening at Ebenezer Bible Class, quite a large attendance practised several new peices out of the Organ, for to sing in Sunday School. July, Thursday 25, 1872 Commenced cutting the wheat and barley field on "other place" about 2 acres of barley sowed where the wheat was winter killed, the wheat is a very thin crop and rusty, a �heavy crop of barley straw but it handles light. Was horse hoeing the turnips, what few there is of them are growing fast. Friday 26 Finished reaping at "other place" and have bound it all except a little of the barley, which was very dry and ripe. Had a heavy wind nearly all day from West tossing the sheaves about in all shapes. Went to Brampton this evening, was at J.E. Wood's shop. Received a "Carthage Patriot" from Aunt Jennie. July, Saturday 27, 1872 Started to pull the peas with two scythes, they are thin on the ground partly on account of the ravages of the wire-worm, they are quite ripe enough for harvesting. Had a team drawing in barley sheaves. Mr J.G. Snell returned home yesterday from a trip out to Iowa he thinks highly of the country. Sunday 28 Spent morning at S. School. Supt. Pres. lesson Romans XII, 1 to 8. Dr. Moore & W.N. Rossie of Brampton were present as visitors appointed by The S. School Convention. They gave interesting addresses and spoke in high terms of the School and Supt. Heard Rev. J. Shaw preach to night, text, Psalms XLXI, 10th. J.C. Snell & family were here to day July, MONDAY 29, 1872 Was cutting peas with two scythes, had a team drawing in barley, cleared one field. J.W. Main borrowed on Saturday last about 6 bags of Diehl wheat to supply some of his customers with flour. Spent evening at Temple the Election of Officers for next Quarter took place, several of the old officers retained their places I was selected to same office, W.M. TUESDAY 30 Was cutting peas until noon. This afternoon was hauling in fall wheat from across Etobicoke with two teams, brought over 8 loads. Finished hauling the last of the barley from "other place" had 5 large loads off two acres. J.C. Snell brought 7 bush. of peas here for to feed to one of the large sows for showing next fall. �July, WEDNESDAY 31, 1872 Was at the same work as yesterday, bringing all the wheat from across the creek except two loads. Miss K.F. Snell spent afternoon here, drove buggy up to Bible Class this evening, had a short meeting not many present. August, THURSDAY 1, 1872 Was at the pea-pulling again this forenoon. Hauled wheat with two teams from "other place" a shower at tea time stopped the work. Started to drive up to J.C. Snell's this evening, but the horse getting frightened, she kicked the dash board all to pieces making a general smash up on the 1st line East. August, FRIDAY 2, 1872 Drove team and waggon over to 1st line after the buggy and brought it home. Finished cutting the 9 acres of peas. Had quite a heavy thunder shower which put a sudden stop to the harvesting. Was mowing the thistles that are scattered over the pasture lands to prevent them going to seed. SATURDAY 3 Commenced reaping the oats but had to give it up as they are yet too green, the grain is pretty ripe but the straw full sap and vigorous. Had an unusually fine exhibition of "Aurora Borealis" this evening covering almost the entire face of the sky, parts of it a rich pink color giving it a very pretty aspect. August, SUNDAY 4, 1872 Went to S. School this morning Supt. abs. Mr A. Woodhall addressed the school, lesson, Rom. XII, 9 to 21. I took Secretary's place and called the school roll, 55 present. The Quarterly Meeting was held at Harrison's this morning. J.C. Snell went to it. Heard Rev. Mr Scott preach in Brampton to night, text, Isaiah LVII, 15th verse - Eternity - the only time that word occurs in the whole Bible. MONDAY 5 Finished hauling in the fall wheat, had 22 loads off 16 acres. Spent afternoon at Brampton at the nomination of Candidates for House of Commons at the Election which �takes place next week. Hon. J.K. Cameron & R. Smith were the Nominees the business passed off quietly. Spent evening at the Lodge, the Officers were installed August, TUESDAY 6, 1862 A committee of 6 members 3 ladies 3 gentlemen (were appointed last night at the Lodge to arrange for a Temperance Picnic to come off in a month from date.) I am one of the latter. Was drawing in peas all day with two teams and completed the work, 15 loads off 9 acres, the straw will be inferior because of the heavy showers last week. A very warm day. WEDNESDAY 7 Was reaping and binding oats, the grain is quite ripe on the straw is quite green and will take some time to cure it. Spent the evening at a Social given by Mrs D. Ferguson who live on the farm just before here, the Brampton Brass Band were there, but was not much enjoyment. Realized $23.00 for M.E. Church August, THURSDAY 8, 1872 Was at the same work as yesterday and have bound about half the oats, the rest are too short for binding, the reaper did not cut very clean. Was mowing with 3 scythes the 3 acres of late oats, are just beginning to ripen. Aunt Lizzie and children were here on a visit. I drove them up to J.C. Snell's to night. FRIDAY 9 Was drawing manure to fall wheat ground at "other place" for root crop next year. Drew in the green oats, 9 loads of splendid feed, very heavy to pitch with fork. Spent evening at Choir Practice not a large attendance. Mailed a copy of this week's 'Peel Banner' to Aunt Jennie, Harrington August, SATURDAY 10, 1872 Hauled 4 loads of loose oats from other place, but did not continue drawing as they are rather green. Drew 8 loads of barnyard manure on summer fallow. Had a splendid bathe in Etobicoke to night, the water was warm owing to intense heat of past three days. SUNDAY 11 �Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. lesson. Rom. XIII 8 to end of chap. J.C. Snell and family spent afternoon here. Heard Rev. Mr Scott preach this evening in Brampton W.M. Church text. Daniel VI 10th. Misses Elsie and Emma Armstrong came from New York last night on a visit. A very warm day. August, MONDAY 12, 1872 Sent to J. Woodhalls a man and team to help thresh barley and wheat. Commenced cross plowing the oat stubble on the fallout, it is very dry and pretty hard. Spent evening at the Lodge rather a slim attendance because of election excitement. Smith had an enthusiastic meeting in Brampton to night. TUESDAY 13 The polling between the two candidates for House of Commons to represent this county, took place to day, voted in favor of Smith with a majority of 10 votes. An immense crowd of people in Brampton tonight 3 huge bonfires for Smith's victory and music by the band, got home at midnight. August, WEDNESDAY 14, 1872 Took the buggy down to Brampton to Anthony Bros. to be transformed into a light waggon. Was crossplowing with both teams. Had a pretty heavy thunder shower this evening. The weather is warm and cloudy. THURSDAY 15 Was hauling manure all day from sheep pen to "other place" 12 loads of first class manure. J. White's time was up tonight, paid him $28.00 according to agreement. Had a visit from Mrs J.W. Mains and Miss Elsie Armstrong of New York. August, FRIDAY 16, 1872 Was hauling in loose oats and some sheaves. Spent evening at Choir Practice, a good attendance, practised a funeral anthem from the "Harmonia Sacra" "I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me write". A lovely moonlight night and some cooler. SATURDAY 17 �Shoveled "harvest home" this afternoon finished hauling the oats 12 loads, the straw somewhat discolored by the late rain. The wife of Rev. W. Mc Fadden was buried to day, she died on Thursday, Aged 60 yrs. Rev. John Shaw preached a sermon. Father had J. Learmonts buggy to go to Brampton and horse ran away and broke the buffers August, SUNDAY 18, 1872 Went to S. School this morning Supt. abs. lesson, Romans XIV, 7 to 13. a shower of rain this morning reduced the attendance of scholars. Spent afternoon at Brampton W.M. S. School a well conducted school. Took tea at J.W. Mains in his new dwelling house near the G.J.R. depot. Heard Rev. J. Shaw preach to night text II Thessal. III. 13th. MONDAY 19 Commenced crossplowing the pea field. Separated the ram lambs (11), from the ewes and put them in the orchard field, for to feed them on clover and grain. Spent evening at the Lodge, 4 more added to our numbers, two P.M. Ministers and J.D. Shenick two daughters August, TUESDAY 20, 1872 Was making out the fallow into ridges 22ft wide, and had the other team cross-plowing. The weather is exceedingly warm and oppressive, with a few sprinkles of rain. Had a visit last Friday evening from Mr George Rice of Oshawa. WEDNESDAY 21 Commenced ridging up the fallow, the ground is quite damp and turns up quite mellow. Took a small load of peas and oats, 6 bush., down to Mains Steam Mill for chopping to feed the calves the pasture is getting very short. The Thermometer standing above 90º in the shade August, THURSDAY 22, 1872 Was at the same work as yesterday, have 2½ acres plowed. Collins the Painter called here for the ½ bbl. {barrel} of water lime he left here about a month ago, we cannot �have our barns painted this year because the milk is so hard to get. Exceedingly warm and dry. FRIDAY 23 Ridging up continued. Mrs J.C. Snell and children are here to day, also Misses Emma Armstrong and Elsie Modeland. Spent evening at Clairville Lodge of I.O.G.T., drove there with D.H. Scott of Brampton in a livery rig, 4 buggy loads went over to visit there and make arrangements for a Grand Union Soiree. August, SATURDAY 24, 1872 Have 5 acres ridged, nearly half the field. J.C. Snell came and took away 7 of our best ewe lambs @ $15.00 each, they intend feeding them up for shows. J.W. Mains paid us for the wheat he borrowed 13 bush. @ $1.35¢ per bush. It was 1 oclock this morning when I got home, they have a fine Temperance Hall in Clairville. SUNDAY 25 Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. lesson, Rom. XV. 1 to 7. Subject, "Help one another". Spent afternoon at home filling up the Class Books blanks with names of the scholars. Heard Rev. J. Shaw preach in Brampton to night, text, Mark V. 1 to 20th, verses inclusive. A very warm day, a few sprinkles of rain this morning. August, MONDAY 26, 1872 Was ridging all day, but it was tough work, the extreme heat and the flies very bad on the horses, plowed 1½ acres. Spent evening at the Lodge a young man from "Rescue" Temple (Toronto) visited us and gave a short address J.J. Bunting edited the "Chronicle" very ably and humorously. TUESDAY 27 Had a nice shower of rain last night. Bought of John Coyne a pair of long boots "English Kip"" for every day wear Price $4.50. Was at same work to day as yesterday plowed nearly two acre. August, WEDNESDAY 28, 1872 �Still at the plowing. Spent evening at Ebenezer Bible Class, a larger attendance than usual, had a chat about holding the S.S. Anniversary, decided to have it about the middle of October, a committee to select music, Misses Maggie R. Watson, E. Rossiter, H.F. Snell and H. Snell & myself were appointed. THURSDAY 29 Completed the ridging today at noon. Was grubbing out large stones on the pea field. Went to Brampton this evening and rode with J.M. {Jones} over to Clairville to meet Picnic Committee made some further arrangements very cold driving home at 1 oclock A.M. Had a nice shower this afternoon. August, FRIDAY 30, 1872 Sowed 17 bush. of Diehl wheat on 10½ acres of ground, it was very windy making it difficult work to sow evenly the first fall wheat I ever sowed. Spent evening at Choir Practice rather a slim attendance. A great change in the weather cold enough to wear coat and mitts. Bought 1½ bush. of Timothy seed @ $4.00 per bush. SATURDAY 31 Commenced sowing the Timothy after the wheat but gave it up because of the high wind. Finished running the cross and long furrows. Got home our new spring waggon, it is light and stylish, also brought up J. Learmonts buggy, cost us $10.00 for repairs. September, SUNDAY 1, 1872 Drove the new spring waggon up to S. School. Supt. pres. lesson I Corinthians 1. 18 to 25 verses. Heard Rev. J. Scott preach at Zion this afternoon, text, "Praise waitheth for Thee O God in Zion" the minister and Eli Crawford Jun. took tea here. J.C. Snell and family were here also. Very smoky atmosphere today, from large fires near Caledon MONDAY 2 Dogs among the sheep again last night causing the death of a fine ewe lamb, and breaking the leg of a ram lamb, so that we had to kill it. Finished shovelling the cross furrows in the fall wheat field. Spent evening at the Lodge had a lively and instructive meeting, an address by Rev. J. Bradshaw and "Safeguard Chronicle" by Bro. J.M. Reid �September, TUESDAY 3, 1872 Was engaged today in hauling off the large stones from the pea field, harrowing and marking it into 22 ft ridges. Had a visit from Mr and Mrs Joseph Pearen from Springbrook. The weather is very dry and quite cool, had frost last night, for the first time this season. WEDNESDAY 4 Was ridging up the pea field with both teams. Spent the noon hour at Campbell's "Blacksmith's Shop No. 10" in getting "Charley" shod on fore feet, he is very hard to shoe, not standing still a minute at the time. Spent evening reading "Uncle Toms Cabin" and paring apples for drying". September, THURSDAY 5, 1872 Have ⅓of the pea land ridged, about 3 acres for to sow "Treadwell" wheat, getting the seed from J. Woodhall in exchange for our Diehl wheat. Had a visit from Mrs Calder and Mrs Mc Lellan of Brampton drove them home this evening in our new spring waggon. Bought at A. Dick's book store "The Lamplighter". FRIDAY 6 Finished the fall seeding by sowing 3 acres of the pea land with 5¾ of Treadwell wheat. Had a very nice rain last night which has freshened things considerably. Had a short call from J. Rleraig, he is just starting for the Shows in the Western States with a large stock of Berkshires and sheep ". September, SATURDAY 7, 1872 Spent part of last evening at Choir Practice and remainder at W. Campbell's No. 10, in their new house in company with two or three young folks. Was hauling gravel from the creek and filling up some holes in the barnyard. The thermometer stood at 90º in the shade. SUNDAY 8 Went to S. School this morning. Supt. abs. A. Woodhall addressed the School - lesson - I Cor. III 6 to 13 verses. Spent afternoon and took tea at J.C. Snell's. Drove to Brampton �this evening and heard Rev. J. Scott preach text - Jeremiah - "Is there no balm in Gilead" "Is there no physician there". A very good sermon September, MONDAY 9, 1872 Was threshing peas with the flails this forenoon, they are a very fair sample but will not yeild well according to {strain}. Was taking the stones out of the sheep-pen well intend digging it some deeper. Spent evening at the Lodge, the Safeguard Chronicle by A. Morton. Got at Institute Library "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens. TUESDAY 10 Spent most of the day down in the well, took out a foot of dirt, it is very hard, can hardly get it pryed up with a pick "red rock". Spent evening at home peeling apples for drying. Had nice rains both yesterday and today, the wheat is coming up but not very evenly. September, WEDNESDAY 11, 1872 Spent the day at Mr Jabey Heath's helping to thresh wheat. Spent evening at Ebenezer practising music for the Anniversary, made a selection of 8 or 10 peices out of the S.S. Organ. The weather is warm and misty. THURSDAY 12 Was working at the well nearly all day, the rain came on so heavily in the afternoon that we had to give up work, have sunk the well 2 ft deeper, but there is only a limited supply of water in it as yet. Had an extra heavy rain fall, the fall wheat is making great progress. September, FRIDAY 13, 1872 Completed stoning up the well my first experience at the work cannot say I fell in love with the job. Spent evening at Brampton at Choir Practice they have accepted an invitation to sing at Mount Olivet on 23rd inst. Mrs Wm. Ferguson is going to move to Toronto on Monday next to live for a year. SATURDAY 14 �Was digging a ditch from the under drain (that drains the surplus water from the front lane) into the sheep-pen well, filled the new drain with coarse gravel, instead of making a stone drain, that the water may be purified before entering the well. September, SUNDAY 15, 1872 A lovely day, the sky of the deepest blue, a cool bracing air. Father, Mother, Viney, Emma & I drove spring waggon over to Norval Camp Meeting, held in pine bush of Mr J. Foster, commenced on Thursday evening last, the largest crowd I ever saw at a Camp Meeting. Rev. Dr. Greene of Toronto preached text. Heb. VI. 18th. Rev. W. Mc Fadden preached text I. Cor. 1st, 22nd verse. MONDAY 16 Commenced plowing fall wheat stubble ground at "other place" with both teams, the recent heavy rains make the plows run well. Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiation, the "Safeguard Chronicle" by Brother J.J. Bunting was instructive and amusing. Spent half hour at Mr J.D. Shenick's house practising music for tomorrow night. September, TUESDAY 17, 1862 {1872} Drove spring waggon up to Mr John Snell's this morning for Miss K.F. Snell, started from Brampton at 11 o'clock with 8 passengers, in company with several more teams headed by Brass Band for Claireville to attend the "Temperance Demonstration" spent a pleasant afternoon with games and listening to able speeches by some of the ablest advocates of Temperance in Ontario, R. Smith M.P. chairman. WEDNESDAY 18 Spent last evening at a Concert in Claireville "Templar's Hall". Miss Freeman from Toronto was best singer the rest of them were from Brampton. Got home about midnight of a splendid moonlight night. Was plowing all day with both teams. Had a heavy thunder shower this evening. September, THURSDAY 19, 1872 Had some heavy rain early this morning. Was helping Ambrose Woodhall to thresh wheat and barley. J.C. Snell was here this evening, they are making great preparations �for the Exhibition in Hamilton. Spent evening at home paring apples. Received copy of "Carthage Patriot" from Aunt Jennie. FRIDAY 20 Drove to Brampton this morning and shipped for J. Snell to Hamilton the Berkshire sow we have been feeding for them. Had a splendid time at the Reform Picnic held in Mr Stork's orchard. Brampton, this afternoon, a great crowd present and a host of speakers, Mc Kenzie, Mc Cellar, Paterson, Diamond, Blain, Bolton & Fleming. September, SATURDAY 21, 1872 There were 3 brass bands present yesterday and bagpipes, the weather was beautiful and all enjoyed themselves extra well. Finished plowing the field at other place. Sold to Mr. Stewart of "King, Townes" a ram lamb $15.00 and to Mr. Williams, "5th line West", one @ $10. John Snell's herds and flocks started for Hamilton Exhibition yesterday. SUNDAY 22 Went to S. School this morning. Supt. abs. A. Woodhall questioned the school, had a short practice of the anniversary tunes. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev. Mr. Point of Toronto preach, text. Job - XIX chap. 25 to 27th verses. A very warm day and showers, lesson this morning at S. School I Cor. XIII. September, MONDAY 23, 1872 A rainy morning. Started for Hamilton Prov. Exhibition via Toronto per G.T. Railway & G.W. Railway. Spent two hours in Toronto about noon, saw a powerful dredging machine at work in the bay clearing mud out of the bottom of the lake, arrived at Hamilton at 3 P.M. and quickly found my way to Show Grounds. TUESDAY 24 Was busily engaged all day in dressing and fixing up the sheep of J. Snell & Sons, and in showing them for prizes, of which they took a good many, and Prince of Wales' Prize for best flock of Cotswolds, there was keen competition, the show of sheep being the largest & best that has ever been in Canada, mostly imported from England. September, WEDNESDAY 25, 1872 �In the Short Horn Class they were also very successful, gaining the majority of first prizes and the two largest prizes offered for best herd of Short Horn Cattle this class was largely represented with splendid animals, they also gained some prizes on Berkshire swine, the show in all other departments of the Exhibition was particularly good. THURSDAY 26 The Governor General of Canada and Lady visited the Exhibition today and drew after them large and admiring crowds. Lord Dufferin is plain and affable and his wife very handsome. Large crowds of people on Fair Ground today but nearly all strangers, very few present from this County of Peel September, FRIDAY 27, 1872 Did not have any opportunity of looking around the City during the day time, but had a stroll in it every evening, it is a very pretty place, the ground in the neighborhood is very rolling and soil sandy, the scenery is grand, there are several beautiful fountains and gardens in the heart of the City, some very fine buildings and churches. SATURDAY 28 The Exhibition formally broke up yesterday, although the greater part of the Stock was not moved until to day. We shipped our stock for Guelph via Galt and Harrisburg for the Central Fair held there next week. The scenery along the road from Ham. to Guelph was the finest I ever saw. It was just dark when we arrived September, SUNDAY 29, 1872 Came down from Guelph this morning by the 4. A.M. train J.C. Snell and I, and got home at 7 oclock, tired and sleepy and with a very bad cold. Today is showery and spent it at home. Rev. J.G. Scott preached at Zion to an attentive audience. MONDAY 30 Messrs. Guy Bell & John Campbell threshed for us to day with their old machine, about 200 bush. of oats, fair sample and weight, but small yield per acre (9 acres), started the fall wheat, Diehl & Soules. �October, TUESDAY 1, 1872 Finished threshing the rest of the fall wheat, have 230 bush. only a midling sample, made a small stack of wheat straw but have all the rest in the barn and a great pile of chaff, threshed barley this afternoon about 300 bush., which finishes our threshing for this year. WEDNESDAY 2 Was engaged this forenoon in washing the ram lambs with warm soft water and soap, there are 8 of them left yet. Spent afternoon at Mr David Wiggins, Jr. helping to raise a log stable. Walked up to J.C. Snells and staid all night with them October, THURSDAY 3, 1872 Commenced ridging the pea land 22 ft ridges. Was digging the early potatoes and storing them for future use, about 20. bush of all varieties of early potatoes. Father spent the day at Guelph Central Fair. J. Snell has been successful in carrying off the largest and best prizes FRIDAY 4 Was at same work as yesterday County Peel, Agric. & {A---} Assoc. hold their Annual Show today and to morrow, the Fair Ground is enlarged and greatly improved. The weather is fine and dry pretty severe white frosts at night. Had an arrival of a small litter of Berkshires only 4, they are well marked. October, SATURDAY 5, 1872 Another son for Mrs J.C. Snell. Spent the day at Brampton Fair, the day was warm and dry and the crowds of folks assembled immense, the show in Live Stock was not quite up to some former years for quantity but quality was very good. The Show of Implements and Carriages was large and good SUNDAY 6 Spent forenoon at Ebenezer Union S. School, Supt. abs. Mr A. Woodhall addressed the scholars on the lesson - Psalm CXXXVII, subject, the Captivity of the Jews in Babylon. �Spent afternoon at home writing and making up S. School Roll and {--}. Very heavy thunder storm this evening. October, MONDAY 7, 1872 A heavy rain last night and this morning. Was engaged in winnowing barley, it came dirty from the separation so that a great deal blows out of it now. Sold to K.C. & Co. 51 bush. barley @ 58¢ per bush., which is 2¢ below market price because of the lightness of it. Plucked the apple crop this week have about 20 bushels. TUESDAY 8 Started this morning just before day-break 4.30 o'clock for Port Credit with 61 bush. barley got 66¢ per bush. for it, the market has fallen a little several of the neighbours had loads down. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Robert Carter @ $10.00 and one to James Brown @ $8.00. October, WEDNESDAY 9, 1872 A beautiful day, just warm enough to be pleasant. Spent the day at Robert Smith's M.P. helping to thresh wheat and barley. Settled in full the remainder of the payment on the new reaper at Haggerts Office $68.00. Spent evening at the Lodge, (had no meeting on Monday on account of {B.W.S.S.} party) Safeguard Chronicle by J.J. Bunting. THURSDAY 10 Was engaged in ridging up in the pea field, plowed 1½ acres. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Jacob Scott of Luther Township @ $10.00. J. Snell & Sons have been again very sucessful in taking prizes at London (Western) Fair to the amount of $250.00 Spent this evening at Ebenezer Practice for Anniversary October, FRIDAY 11, 1872 Started this morning at 7 o'clock for Charleston Fair in light waggon, Father, J. Heath and B. Watson, arrived there at 10 o'clock distance 15 miles, a very good show in all departments for a township fair, about 2500 persons present and Brampton Brass Band, father was one of the judges on cattle. The day was cold, a few flakes of snow. Got home at 8 P.M. �SATURDAY 12 Completed the plowing in pea field and shovelled the cross drains intended for spring wheat. Had corn and pumpkin harvest today a full waggon box of pumpkins and same quantity of corn stalks. Spent evening seeing a sad sight, the burning of J. Simpson's barn and stables nearly every thing destroyed. Insurance $500.00. October, SUNDAY 13, 1872 Went to S. School this morning. Supt. abs. J.C. Snell addressed the school on the lesson - Dan. I, 8 to 17, subject "Daniel's Temperance Society". Heard at Zion this afternoon Rev. Mr Joliffe of the Streetsville Circuit preach text, Acts, IIII chap 10th verse. A rainy evening, staid at home and practised music MONDAY 14 Commenced plowing the barley stubble next the root crop, the ground is in fine condition perhaps a little too damp the will scarcely clean itself. Spent evening at the Lodge had quite a variety of readings and recitations and songs. Got a library "The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens. October, TUESDAY 15, 1862 {1872} Was at the same work as yesterday with two teams. There is a disease similar to a very bad cold, just now very prevalent among the horses, and has proved fatal in one or two instances, our horses are a little affected with it. Spent evening and staid all night at J.C.S. he being away "west" on business. WEDNESDAY 16 Finished plowing the barley ground and run the cross drains. The weather is pretty cold with hard frost at night, had a light snow storm yesterday. Spent this evening at singing practice at Ebenezer, a good attendance sang some pieces out of the "Pure Gold" and "S.S. Organ". October, THURSDAY 17, 1872 Started the harvesting of late potatoes this morning but was stopped by a heavy East rain which lasted the entire day. Prepared a grist of wheat and some grain for chopping. �Subscribed on Monday last for the "Casket" a weekly Temperance Paper publi. at Napanee @ $1.00 per year. FRIDAY 18 Was picking stones off the fall wheat stubble, there is a good catch of timothy and clover on it "across the creek". Spent afternoon helping J. Simpson put up a temporary horse stable. Spent evening at Ebenezer practice, a large attendance and better music than ever. October, SATURDAY 19, 1872 Was helping J. SImpson again this forenoon. Was harvesting the potato crop, have about 30 bush. of "Gleasons", they are a fine potato and yield well. Mr Caesar called here to day and paid his note of $125.00, made him a present of a ram lamb. Spent evening in Brampton bought 2 copies of "Pure Gold" for our S. School. SUNDAY 20 Spent the forenoon at S. School Supt. pres., and gave a short description of St. Louis S. Schools. Rev. J. Brooks addressed the school on the lesson - Daniel II 1 to 19, "The Furious King". Heard Rev. John Shaw preach in Brampton to night, text. Ecclesiastees XII, 1st verse "Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth". October, MONDAY 21, 1872 Finished the potato harvest, 40 bush. of Garnet Chili, 28 bush. of Gleasons and 12 bush. of Early Rose and Goodrich, they are all good sound potatoes and pretty fair size. Spent forepart of evening at the Lodge and the remainder at a S.S. Anniversary in P.M. Church, excellent music by the Choir and addresses by Revs. T. Guttery, J. Edgar, J. Shaw and Baikie.. TUESDAY 22 Spent the day at the stone picking job. Bright warm weather yesterday and to day. Spent evening at Ebenezer Singing Practice, a large attendance. I had to play the melodeon in the absence of Henery Snell. The teachers and officers, made some necessary arrangements for next Thursday. �October, WEDNESDAY 23, 1872 Completed the job we were at yesterday, there were a good many stones in those fields. Was plowing the potato ground. The horses are doing poorly, and are loosing flesh and spirits very fast. Rev. W. Millard sent a nicely written motto in large letters "The Seed is the Word" "We sow in faith" to be put up in the Church for tomorrow night. THURSDAY 24 Spent the forenoon assisting to to build a platform in Zion and make some other arrangements. Drove all my sisters up to the S. School Anniversary Party, the attendance of visitors and strangers was not so large as last year but we had a very pleasant party. Revs. Brooks, Millard, Herridge & Scott and W.N. Hossie addressed the meeting October, FRIDAY 25, 1872 Two of the Officers of our S. School were married yesterday. Mr Robert Thompson and Miss Mary Snell. Spent forenoon in clearing out and fixing up the churches in their usual style. Intended having a Social this evening and a lecture by Rev. J.G. Scott but it rained steadily all evening, a few of us met at Ebenezer for an hour and had tea, then quietly dispersed. SATURDAY 26 Have threshed thus far about 25 bush. of peas of this year's growing. Was fanning wheat for market. Had a short visit from Mrs Robt. Gardener. Spent two hours in Brampton this afternoon. J.C. Snell took tea here this evening. It has rained unceasingly for 24 hours and more or less for 48 hours and no prospect of clear up October, SUNDAY 27, 1872 A drizzling rain still prevails but has cleared off this evening. Walked alone up to S. School this morning. Supt. abs. only 16 present. A. Woodhall addressed the School on the lesson - Daniel II, 27 to 35. "The Interpreter". Rev. J.G. Scott took tea here this evening on his way from Zion, where there were only 3 people. Heard him preach tonight in Brampton text - Ephesians V, 14. �MONDAY 28 A bright beautiful day, but very muddy. Was pea threshing and choring generally. Started to fatten our hogs on Saturday 7 sows and 2 barrows, 7 months old. Spent evening at a public Meeting of the Good Templars, speeches by Revs. J. Shaw and J.G. Scott and readings and recitations by other members and some good music a large attendance. October, TUESDAY 29, 1872 Sold 87 bush. of Diehl wheat to J.W. Main @ $1.19 per bush. Commenced pulling the turnips by hand, a very thin crop. Spent afternoon at the raising of a barn for Mr Robert Lowes 1st line west, had a lively and pleasant time. Mrs J.C. Snell and family are spending this evening and to night here. WEDNESDAY 30 Was pulling turnips this forenoon and drew in 5 loads of them. Father drove Mrs J.C. Snell and children home this afternoon and visited Mr J. Snell, Senr. who is very, very sick. Brought home 4 bags of apples for home use from J.C. Snell's. Spent evening at home reading S.S. Libraries and peeling pumpkins October, THURSDAY 31, 1872 Completed the turnip harvest have rather more than 200 bush. 7½ loads, they are good solid turnips and of medium size. The past month has been an unusually mild one and the past few days grand, clear and warm and not very hard frosts at night. Sold yesterday a ram lamb to Mr Duckworth @ $8.50. This is Hallow E'en nicht. November, FRIDAY 1, 1872 Was engaged this forenoon in helping J. Learmont slaughter and dress his hogs. This afternoon commenced operations on the barnyard well by taking out the stones, it is a heavy job, very hard on the fingers. Spent this evening at Choir Practice a large attendance. John Snell Senr. died this evening, aged 63 yrs. after a rather short illness, he died very easy. November, SATURDAY 2, 1872 �Continued the operations on the well. Lost a valuable yearling heifer, last night by eating too many turnip tops. Sold the hide to J. Wigley for $3.18. Father and mother drove up to Mr Snell's ("Willow Lodge") this evening to sympathize with the bereaved friends. Received the first copy of the "Casket" a paper devoted to Temperance pub. at Napanee $1.00 per year SUNDAY 3 Spent this morning at Brampton Quarterly Meeting, Rev. J. Shaw preached, text, Hebrews XII 1 & 2nd verses, a most excellent and deeply affecting sermon, a pretty large attendance. Walter Gardener and I walked up to Willow Lodge this evening and spent an hour there with the friends and relatives of the deceased. November, MONDAY 4, 1872 Spent the afternoon at the late John Snell's funeral, it was a very large one, Rev. J. Shaw preached in the house, text. Ephesians. "Today if ye will hear his voice harden not your hearts", he was buried at the old Zion burial ground on 1st line. Spent the evening at the Lodge, election of Officers for next quarter, I was elected of W.F. Secretary TUESDAY 5 Spent the forenoon in the well and sunk it about one foot, the work is very hard, it is slow work. Spent afternoon at Township Plowing Match on lot 19 Centre Road, at Mr A. Giffen's, the attendance not very large, either of plowmen or spectators. Mr W. {-}. Brown of Toronto Twp. took first prize in 1st Class. The ground was in fine order and some fine work done November, WEDNESDAY 6, 1872 Finished the well digging by striking two or three small springs, it is nearly 16 ft deep the water about 3 ft deep. Commenced stoning the well this afternoon and done about ⅓ of it. Sold the last ram lamb of this season to Mr Drinkwater Senr. @ $8.00 cash. Spent evening writing a letter to Mr Thomas Mason THURSDAY 7 �Finished stoning the well and got the pump in it once more, it is a heavy job building the stone wall. The weather keeps very mild for the lateness of the season, have had very few heavy frosts as yet. Killed and dressed a Berkshire barrow 1yr. old, weighed 140 lbs. November, FRIDAY 8, 1872 Was fixing the under drain that carries the water from driving house roof into the well, it is one half stone drain and the other half an inch pine box. Took 6 bags of apples up to Mr John Campbell's and made 20 gals. of cider with his mill. Spent evening at Choir Practice at Brampton W.M. Church. SATURDAY 9 Paid to James Hanson $48.00 the amount due him out of $65 for 7 months, had several days lost time, and had received money at different times, he is going to live beyond Hamilton 18 miles. Commenced plowing the turnip land, it is pretty stiff plowing. November, SUNDAY 10, 1972 {1872} Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. pres. lesson - Daniel, III 19 to 26 "The Young men in the fire" A few words of parting was given by the Supt. to the Hanson family who are going to leave the neighbourhood. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach at Zion at 2 P.M. text, Daniel, III 19 to 26. Heard him preach the same sermon in Brampton to night, J.C.S. and family took dinner and tea here MONDAY 11 Was plowing turnip ground with both teams and finished it except headland. Mailed a copy of the Peel Banner to Aunt Jennie Harrington, it contains Mr Snell's obituary notice quite a lengthy history of his life and doings. Spent evening at the Lodge in Old Town Hall, 4 were initiated and Officers Installed for Quarter ending January 31st 1873 November, TUESDAY 12, 1872 The Annual Meeting of Grand Lodge of I.O.G. Templars for Ontario meets in Hamilton today and next two days Rev. J. Shaw and Dr. C.Y. Moore are going to represent "Safeguard" Lodge No. 350, Brampton. Was shovelling cross drains and doing some �other necessary jobs for the approaching winter. To night is beautifully clear moonlight and the atmosphere quite mild. WEDNESDAY 13 Father mother & Viney drove to Brampton this morning and visited Dr Patullo to consult him about Viney's health. Rode "Pollie" the 5 yr. old bay mare and sold her to a Mr {blank} from Toronto for $125, received $5.00 on the bargain he is buying a good many horses and very good prices. November, THURSDAY 14, 1872 Appointed by Lieut. Gov. Howland as a day of thanksgiving to God for the bountiful harvest for the Province of Ontario, and to be kept as a public holiday. Took the gun and spent forenoon sporting in the woods, but did not see much game. Took dinner and tea at J.C. Snell's J.M. Jones and wife were there. FRIDAY 15 Led our mare (5 yr old) "Pollie" down to Brampton and delivered her to Jas. Grand who bought her and received the balance of the pay $120.00 from him for her. Spent afternoon killing and dressing turkeys and ducks for market. Spent evening at S.S. Teachers Meeting, to dispose of the Tea Party funds of $15.00 November, SATURDAY 16, 1872 Last night appropriated $8.00 for copies of the "Christian Advocate" to be distributed among the scholars. Sold To K.C. & Co., 12 turkeys which weighed 114 lbs @ 8¢ per lb, and 10 pairs of ducks @ 50¢ per pair, total, $14.12, which sum was spent for 1 doz. of white handled table knives and nickle silver forks and other articles. Was hauling in the remainder of straw stack into barn. SUNDAY 17 Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. lesson Daniel III, 26 to 33, subject "The outcast King" Father & mother drove up to J.C. Snell's for dinner and tea; they have some visitors from near Ottawa. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach in Brampton to night text, Habbakuk III chap. 4th verse. A clear sharp frosty day. �November, MONDAY 18, 1872 Sold our 6 yr old ram "Champion" to Mr Harris of Derry West for $20.00 cash. Spent the evening at the Lodge, it was held in the Odd Fellows Hall (over Wilkinson's Store) there were five young men initiated, had some information from Dr. Moore about the Grand Lodge held in Hamilton last week. Mailed a "Guardian" to Aunt Jennie TUESDAY 19 The weather continues dry and cold, the ground has been frozen up all this week. Spent afternoon in Brampton sat for two ambrotypes at J.W. Cole's, they are pretty fairly executed. Spent evening at J.C. Snell's in chit chat he started tonight for Whitby to a Sale of Short Horns. November, WEDNESDAY 20, 1872 Was engaged in hauling gravel up from the banks of the Etobicoke for banking up against the stone wall of the house and mould to cover some plants and flowers for the Winter. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's sister Viney is there this is week made her a present of a gold ring worth $2.00. THURSDAY 21 Was lining the buffalo robes with woolen carpet for to make them warm. Sold to K.C. & Co. 22 bush. barley @ 58¢ and bought 10 bush. of corn @ 62¢ per bush. Got 10 bags barley chopped at Main's. Mr C. Fox spent the evening here. Received last Friday a letter from Aunt Jennie with Photo of Uncle John A and his sons November, FRIDAY 22, 1872 J.C. Snell brought Viney home she has been there all this week. J.C.S. bought a cow at Thompson's Sale for $910.00 on Wednesday. Spent this evening in Brampton hearing Prof. Cowan of New York lecture on Courtship and Marriage and seen him mesmerise a young man so that he had him entirely under his control, it is a wonderful sight. SATURDAY 23 Was hauling on the sleigh (there having been a slight flurry of snow) chip manure from the door yard into the front lane, in piles for trees next spring planting also put some �around the young apple trees, hauled 8 loads. The weather is some milder today. Have been feeding the stock for about a week, 4 horses 14 cattle 28 sheep 12 Berkshires November, SUNDAY 24, 1872 Spent morning at S. School Supt. pres. lesson. Daniel. V. 22 to end of chap. subject, "The hand writing on the wall". A large attendance of scholars, the weather being fine and warm. Heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach at Zion at 2½ P.M. text, Micah II chap. 10th verse. An eloquent sermon. J.C. Snell and family spent part of the day here. Staid at home this evening. MONDAY 25 Was splitting black ash rails in the "other place" bush, they are difficult to split because of the frost in them making the wood very brash. Spent the evening at the Lodge, had a pleasant meeting, "Safe Guard Chronicle" by Dr. Moore and a song from Bro. Braid "The Old Man's drunk again". The weather is pretty cold. November, TUESDAY 26, 1862 {1872} Was at the same work as yesterday and have about 60 ash rails split and some cord wood. Spent evening writing a letter to Aunt Jennie and send one of my Photos and a Ambrotype to her and Johnny Harrington my cousin. Viney is writing to Sarah Peacock. WEDNESDAY 27 Drove to Brampton this morning with mother and Viney on shopping business and other matters. Heard Rev. Mr Russell of Detroit lecture on "Prohibition" this evening in Court House Brampton, he is a very humorous and able speaker and is R.W.C. Templar the highest office in America belonging to I.O.G. Templars. November, THURSDAY 28, 1872 Was chopping firewood in the woods and cut my foot but not seriously, made a fearful gash in my boot. Spent evening at Zion hearing Rev. Mr Bradley of England lecture on Temperance but it was only very plainly done and not at all interesting, only a few present. Had quite a snow storm but did not last long. The roads are splendid, as level and smooth as plank �FRIDAY 29 Was chopping all day. A bitter cold day, measuring nearly down to Zero. J.C. Snell bought 8 imported shearling ewes Cotswold in Markham @ $600. Drove up to J.C.S. this evening for mother, she has been visiting there a day or two. November, SATURDAY 30, 1872 Was at the same work as yesterday, cut a large dry beach tree. The farm of the late Erastus Bunting was sold by auction at 2 P.M. to a Mr. Armstrong for $5,020, rather a low price, it ought to have brought another $2,000. Received from Aunt Jennie a "Carthage Banner". December, SUNDAY 1, 1972 {1872} Our folks went to the funeral of Jonathan {Pearce's} child 2 yrs. old. Rev. J. Shaw preached. Spent forenoon at S. School, Supt. pres., lesson Dan. VI, 4 to 10, subject "The Conspiracy against Daniel". Heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight, text, Luke XII 48th verse, he spoke strongly against the evils of intemperance and dancing. December, MONDAY 2, 1872 Was chopping dry beach in the lower bush. Spent evening at the Lodge, three were initiated. "Safeguard Chronicle" by Bro. M. Shipley, had a degree meeting after the lodge adjourned about 14 have taken the three degrees there are several passwords and signs and a great many ceremonies. TUESDAY 3 The weather is moderate and some light snow flying now and then, about two inches on the ground at present. Was at the same work as yesterday there a good many dry beaches in that bush. R. Smith, M.P. spent the evening here in social chat and some lively jokes. December, WEDNESDAY 4, 1872 �Spent an hour at Willow Lodge this forenoon, looking around, they are digging wells, they have a splendid flock of 30 imp. Cotswold shearling ewes. Spent the reading some of the writings of Washington {Jovin}. Sold to J. Woodhall 3 lamb skins @ 2.50. THURSDAY 5 Was at the chopping again today. Spent the evening at Mr John Wiggins, No. 13, 1st line East, in company with some young people in chat and games chequres and dominoes interspersed with wit from Mr D. Ledlow, the party broke up at an early hour. December, FRIDAY 6, 1872 Killed and dressed for food 5 Berkshires 7 months old, which average 140 lbs each, it is first class pork, sweet and tender. Spent evening at Choir Practice a large attendance, preparing for Missionary Meetings next week. R. Crawford from Whitby is here on a visit. SATURDAY 7 There has been several meetings this week at different places in the cause of the new railroad scheme, it is creating a great deal of excitement. At No. 10 shop, got the horses sharp shod on front feet, one span only. There is scarcely enough snow to make sleighing. December, SUNDAY 8, 1872 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. pres. lesson, Daniel VI 10 to 24, "In the den of Lions" a very interesting lesson. Rev. B. Sherlock preached at Zion at 3 P.M., text, Isaiah XXV, 6, 7, 8, it was the Missionary Anniversary sermon, the Choir sang an after piece from the "Organ". Heard Rev. W.W. Rose of Toronto preach in Brampton tonight, text, Acts, XI, 26th verse MONDAY 9 The vote for the bonus of $70,000, to the C.V. Railway was taken today and was carried by a majority of III. Spent the evening at the Missionary Meeting in Brampton W.M. Church, speeches by Revs. Ross, Starr and Sexsmith and music by the Choir. Great rejoicing over the vote, had a large bonfire and a free supper. �December, TUESDAY 10, 1872 The weather is very cold. Was chopping dry beach in lower bush. Mrs J.C. Snell and her little folks are here for a couple of days on a visit. The opposers to the C.V. Railway are very much displeased and cannot see that the road will benefit them, but they are blind to their own interests. WEDNESDAY 11 Was helping Mr Wm., Newhouse to thresh barley and wheat. Had a head wind for threshing but it was a lovely day clear and frosty. It was dark before we finished and had to have a lantern in the barn. December, THURSDAY 12, 1872 Chopped, split and piled about 2 cords of dry beech. Dawson Modeland came down from Seaforth on a short visit is going back on Monday next. J.C. Snell offered us $100, for 5 of our best ewes but we refused it. Bought of John Learmont a fine 3 yr old ewe @ $10.00. FRIDAY 13 Was at the same work as yesterday. Took a sleigh load of our folks down to Brampton tonight to hear Rev. A. Russel of Detroit lecture, on "The Relation of Prohibition to Political Economy", he is an able speaker and quite humorous, the Concert Hall was not quite filled, December, SATURDAY 14, 1872 Steady cold weather, just enough snow to make poor sleighing. Drove sister Viney to Brampton this evening on business, had my hair docked at J.E. Wood's shop. Spent rest of the evening at home reading the news. Mr J.D. Armstrong of New York came to Brampton with his bride, on a visit. R. Crawford left here today SUNDAY 15 Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. pres, lesson, Daniel, IX 16 to 23, "Prayer and Answer" the lessons for this Quarter have all been very interesting and instructive. Heard Rev. W. Mc Fadden preach in Brampton text, Isaiah LV. 6 and 7th verses. �December, MONDAY 16, 1872 Was drawing on the sleigh, rails, which made fence between the two fields across the Etobicoke up into a pile behind the barn the two fields thrown into one make 10 acres. Spent the evening at the Lodge, two initiated, several readings, Safe Guard Chronicle by Sister M. Robb and pretty well edited. TUESDAY 17 Finished the job of yesterday about 300 rails, a good many of them inferior quality mostly black ash. Started hauling up the firewood from lower bush. Mrs Grimshaw and Miss K.F. Snell and Viney went to High School Examinations today. Spent evening reading "Self Help" by "Smiles". December, WEDNESDAY 18, 1872 Was busy all day in drawing firewood and pilling it 8 ft high, close in front of the wood shed. Received a letter from Uncle Adam containing $10.00 greenbacks, for to pay the taxes on his Amaranth farms, he has sold his Missouri farm to James Tompson, 4th line East, @ $30. per acre, 80 acres - $2400. THURSDAY 19 Was at the same work as yesterday and finished the lower bush about 9 cords. Mr Wm. Newhouse had an Auction Sale on the Bunting farm of Implements Stock and Feed, the latter sold high, chaff and straw especially. Answered Uncle Adams letter also mailed the money to John Tribble. December, FRIDAY 20, 1872 Had quite a big snow storm last night about 10 inches on the level. Drove my sisters over to school with the sleigh, today is the examination, it passed off well and to the credit of the teacher Miss S.A. Smith. Spent the evening in Brampton at a meeting to organize an Association of all the S. Schools in the town for the Mutual improvement of the teachers, to have weekly meetings to study the lesson. SATURDAY 21 �Completed hauling all the wood that I have chopped in both the woods about 13 cords, have 4 cords of dry wood at the house left over from last year, making 17 cords. Martin Shipley had an Auction Sale of Harness and sold a great deal at good prices, bought a whip @ 65¢ and a curry comb @ 15¢. December, SUNDAY 22, 1972 {1872} Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. lesson, Daniel XII, subject "The Glorious Ressurrection" Heard Rev. John Shaw preach at Zion at 2½ P.M. text - Psalms XXXVII, 37th verse, "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace". At daybreak the mercury sank 14º below zero, it was intensely cold all day. MONDAY 23 A very cold bustering day. Spent part of the day at Edmonton in Town Hall, the nomination of Reeves and Councillors for next year. T. Bowles was elected Reeve. I.P. Hutton, T. Holtby and J. Henderson were nominated for Deputy Reeves only two required : E.T. Haggard and Joshua Modeland elected Councillors. Spent evening at the Lodge, had speeches and readings. December, TUESDAY 24, 1862 {1872} The weather has moderated some but still very cold, a little below zero. Went to W.K. Graham's Dental Office, Brampton, and had 3 teeth filled, one of them had been filled before but had come out, fee $1.50, paid 25¢ for a box of powder for to clean teeth. Bought $2.00 worth of presents for Christmas for my sisters. WEDNESDAY 25 A strong cold N.E. wind all day with fine hard snow, made it very disagreeable sleigh riding. Drove to Brampton this morning and brought up Jennie Peacock J.C. Snell and family came down to spend the day and to Christmas dinner. Spent the day and evening at home quietly and pleasantly. December, THURSDAY 26, 1872 The storm has not yet abated its fury, the mercury below zero, a strong N.N.E. wind with hard dry snow, makes it very uncomfortable being out of doors. Drove Jennie Peacock �to Brampton and got the Christmas number of the "Christian Guardian". J.C. Snell and family staid all last night here because of the storm. FRIDAY 27 Mr Christopher Faux came here last evening to spend a day or two. The snow has quit falling and is now drifting with a high West wind. J.C. Snell came after his wife and children at noon today. Egerton Ferguson has been here all week. Spent the day in threshing peas with flail and cleaning them, 7 bush. December, SATURDAY 28, 1872 The weather is pleasant once more. Father drove C. Faux to Brampton and got the newspapers and a large pane of glass for to light up the poultry house. The vote yesterday on the upper part of this County for to grant a bonus to the Hamilton & N. Western R.R. was lost by a majority of 400. Bought the "Canadian Almanac" containing a great deal of information, 160 pages. SUNDAY 29 Went to S. School this morning, Supt. pres. lesson, Psalm, CXXXVII, "A review of all the lessons of the past Quarter", showing the many good qualities Daniel had. The "British Workman" and the "S. School Advocate" were distributed among the scholars of our school. Heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight, text, John VII 68th. December, MONDAY 30, 1872 A mild bright day. Was boiling in the large furnace pot barley, peas, and potatoes for hog feed. Egerton and I drove "Charlie" in the cutter up to J.C. Snell's and to Willow Lodge to inspect the live Stock, which are all in good trim and heart for this season. Brought down from J.C.S'. the Dee, number of "Ladies Repository" for our perusal. TUESDAY 31 Spent last evening at the Lodge in the Wesleyan Vestry, had a visitor, Mr Robert Cooley, of "(Shas----} Lodge" he gave us a short recitation "Safeguard Chronicle" by Bro. C.Y. Moore on the history of Good Templarism. Spent this day in fanning barley for �chopping and seed next spring, and at other needful jobs about the barnyard. A mild cloudy day. Wheat sold during the year 22 bush. @ 1.25 = $27.50 46½ bush. @ 1.45 = $66.83 14 bush. @ 1.29 = $18.00 New 87 bush. @ 1.19 = $103.00 170 $ 215.33 Gristing 55 bush. 170 bush sold 55 Gristed 225 Spring seeding 25 bush. peas 36 bush. oats Sheep Ram lambs $108 Ewe lambs $105 Wool Skins Fat sheep $133 $346 Berkshires - $100. Barley sold during year 42 bush. @ New $0.58 51 bush. @ $0.58 61 bush. @ $0.66 22 bush. @ $0.58 196 bush. $ 108.50 �chopped for feed 100 bush. barley 20 for seed 316 bush. barley Cattle 'Prince' - $125 Cow Hide - 43 $168 Horses Pollie - $125. CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY. Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 9th 9th 27 27 30 30 To M. Shipley for buggy harness To J. Coyne on acc/ for 1 pr. of girls boots & Sundries From J.C. Snell for 6 Berkshires To J.C. S. subscion for Co. Gentlemen and Copy of Annual Register of Rural Affairs For 500 cedar rails to A. Mc Coll To A. McColl for 4 gate posts 50 00 20 00 20 5 2 30 1 25 6th Took to Steam Mill for chopping 8 bags barley 2 bags peas �CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY. 1872 Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 2nd 5th 5th 10th 10th 13th 16th & 17th 20th 18th 23rd Fr To J.P. Hutton for 400 ft lumber Membership's fee to Mechanics Institute good for 11 months Quarterly dues to "Safeguard Lodge" A. McColl for 500 stakes Travelling expenses while hauling cedar Sheet Music and sundry other articles Gristing, apples, Music and sundry articles Sent to Osborn Missouri to J. Ferguson Donation to Mrs Millard Cash for sheep skin from W. Hurst Balance Bro't over Payments in excess of receipts 1 75 1 75 5 67 1 00 0 30 8 50 2 00 2 00 10 00 29 47 35 00 2 00 37 00 29 47 66 47 1 75 $64 72 15th Took to Steam Mill for chopping 8 bags barley 4 bags peas 23rd Took to Steam Mill for Gristing 18 bush. wheat �CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH. Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 13th 14th 17th 18th 26th 28th Received for 42 bush. barley from J.W. Mains @ 58¢ For 1 ton of plaster To Miss S. Snell Coll't for W.M. Missionary Society At Buntings Sale for Dried Apples To Magurn and Bannister for Wall Papers &c. From J.W. Mains for 22 bush. wheat @ 1.25 24 60 27 50 52 10 7 00 5 50 1 50 2 50 16 50 23rd Took to Steam Mill for chopping 8 bags barley 3 bags peas 23rd and 1 bush. wheat to crack for mush 31st Cash Receipts in excess of expenditure 35 60 CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL. Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 9th From William Caesar his note due in 9 months from date for $125.00 for "Coral Prince" 125 00 �11th 18th 20th 23rd 24th 27th From J. Fallace for a sheepskin From J. Learmont timothy seed 35 lbs From K.C. & Co. timothy seed 55 lbs Sundries from K. Chisholm's Store To Dawborn & Co. Toronto Wholesale dealers in seeds, fruits, &c. To Hamilton for apple trees 2 75 2 75 3 00 4 25 8 00 2 50 5 00 23 75 20th Sowed 27 bush. oats 29th Sowed 14 bush. barley May 1st Sowed 6 bush. barley CASH ACCOUNT, MAY. Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 4th 6th 3rd 11th 11th 11th From J. Fallace for the cow Pink 7 yrs. old and calf 7 wks. old For horse bits and other sundries To G. Hamilton for trees To J.B. Magnum for a small alarm clock To Haggert Bros for iron tea kettle &c. Sundries 40 00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 �17th 17th 17th 25th 29th 29th To K.C. & Co. for Dry Goods To Leslie for ½ bush. of Garnet Chili To Dawson for 1 bush. Early Rose For two fat ewes For express charges For glass and nails 14 00 __________ $55 00 14 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 4 00 $35 00 6th Chopped at Mains' Steam Mill 6 bags barley & two bags peas 2nd & 3rd Sowed 25 bush. peas 15th Sowed on fallow 9 bush. oats 18 & 21st Planted 14 bush. potatoes on nearly ¾ of an acre Cash Receipt $55 00 Cash Payments $35 00 Balance $20 00 CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE. Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 10th 11th From K.C. & Co. for 211 lbs of wool @ 53 ¢ per lb. From To Haggert Bros. on Reaper 111 83 50 00 �11th 18th 18th 18th 22nd 15th 28th 25th 27th To K.C. & Co. on acc/. From K.C. & Co. for 46½ bush. wheat @ $1.45 For Groceries &c. For Stationery &c. For Two pairs of common pants for everyday wear To J.W. Cole for photographs To K.C. & Co. for new scythe & snath & sundries Paid K.C. & Co. balance on acc/. From W. Caesar for Berkshire sow 2 mos. old 66 83 10 00 188 66 50 00 2 00 0 20 3 00 1 00 6 00 10 00 ______ 122 20 6th Gristed 19 bush. of Diehl Wheat 27th Chopped 11 bush. peas and barley Cash Receipts 188 66 Cash Payments 122 20 Balance $66 46 CASH ACCOUNT, JULY. Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ �11th 12th 26th 6th To James Hanson on wages acc/ To K.C. & Co. for Groceries and sundries Sugar and Sundries and at different dates from K.C. & Co. Sold to J. Snell & Sons 2 Berk. Boars 2½ months old $20 $21 00 5 00 6 00 10 00 ______ $21 00 CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST. Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 5th 15th 24th 24th 24th 30th 31st 31st Sold a ram lamb to J. Snell & Sons @ $20 To J. White for 1 month's wage From J.W. Mains for Diehl wheat To J. Ewart for horse service To Shipley, mending harness From J.C. Snell on account a cheque for To Anthony Bros. for repairs on J.L. buggy For spring waggon $95.00 of which sum paid 18 00 100 00 _______ 118 00 28 00 6 50 1 00 10 00 70 00 115 50 �21st To Steam Mill for chopping peas and oats 6 bush. $ Cash Receipts 118 00 Cash Payments 115 50 Balance 2 50 {Duplicate page} CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER. Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 7th 13th 20th 21st To James Hanson To J. Scott, Merchant for 1 box of Collars "Golden Leaf" From Stewart, for a ram lamb From Williams, a ram lamb 15 00 10 00 25 00 5 00 20 ______ 5 20 Cash Receipts 25 00 Cash Payments 5 20 Balance 19 80 CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER. �Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 5th 5th 7th 7th 8 8 9th 9th 9th 10th 12th 10th 19th 22nd 29th 30th leash from W. Keyworth on Note just due From Mons Men for 2 ram lambs To R. Quin on B'smith acc/ From K.C. & Co. for 51 bush. barley @ 58 From Hamilton, Port Credit 61 bush. @ 66 From R. Cartney, lamb To Haggert Bros. on reaper acc/ last payment To J. Coyne Shoe acc/ To W. Campbell Blacksmiths Bill From J. Scott for ram lamb From Mr Brown for lamb For Taxes From Caesar, the Am't of Note Deposited in Merchant bank From J.W. Mains for 87 bush. wheat @ $1.19 per bush. From J. Duckworth for lamb 16 50 12 50 30 60 40 30 10 00 ________ 109 90 10 00 8 00 125 00 103 00 8 50 $254 50 16 50 24 00 68 00 5 00 8 00 105 00 25 95 125 00 Incidental Expenses 19 05 40 00 �40 00 214 50 254.50 109.90 $364.40 145.00 $219.40 105 00 145 00 18th Gristed 13 bush. wheat 18th Chopped 5 bags barley 2 bags each of oats and peas CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER. Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 1st 6th 2nd 2nd 9th 13th 15th 16th 16th Subscription for the "Casket" for one year from date From Mr Dunkworth for ram lamb From J. Wigley for hide To Antony Bros. balance of waggon To James Hanson balance of wages From To K.C. & Co. for dry good & groceries From J. Grand of Toronto for Pollie From K.C. & Co. for fowls Paid for dry goods and sundries 8 00 3 18 125 00 14 12 _________ 1 00 25 00 48 00 10 00 20 00 �16th 18th 21st 19th 21st 21st 27 25 Deposited in Merchants Bank Brampton From {Harris} Fox for "Champion" From R. Lowes For various things From K.C. & Co. for 22 bush. barley, 58 For corn &c. &c. Various expenses and purchases To J. Learmont for a shearling ram 150 30 $100 00 20 00 4 50 13 00 ––––––– 37 50 150 30 $187 80 103 00 10 00 8 00 20 00 10 00 48 00 103 00 $157 00 CASH ACCOUNT, DECEMBER. Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ 4th 9th 13th 24 From J. Woodhall for 3 lambskins From J.C. Snell the balance for the Stock he bought of us To J. Learmont for 3 yr. old ewe Sundry expenses 2 50 38 00 10 00 5 00 �22 22 30 Victoria College Endowment last part of subscription For "Christian Guardian" for 1873 Incidental expenditures _______ 40 50 2 00 2 00 6 00 25 00 SUMMARY OF CASH ACCOUNT Received $ ¢ Paid $ ¢ JAN. FEB. Mar. APRIL. MAY. JUNE. JULY. AUG. SEPT. Oct. Nov. DEC. Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash Cash 50 00 1 75 52 10 2 75 55 00 188 66 118 00 25 00 364 40 187 80 40 50 $1085 96 48 55 66 47 16 50 23 75 35 00 122 20 21 00 115 50 5 20 145 00 157 00 25 00 775 19 Am't Received $1085.96 Am't Expended $ 775.17 $ 310.79 �Am't Deposited in Merchants bank. $225.00 A.D. 1868 Sept. 29 Paid to J. Snell for 1 sow $ 3.00 1869 Realized from 1st litter $ 48.00 1870 Realized from 2nd litter $ 60.00 1870 Realized from 3rd litter $110.00 1871 Realized from 4th litter $ 60.00 1871 Realized from 5th litter $ 60.00 1872 Realized from 6th litter $ 70.00 1872 Realized from 7th litter Total Am't Deposited in Merchants Bank $500.00 Why is a slippery sidewalk like Music? Because if you do not see C sharp you will B flat. {----} / on John. H. Ferguson Chinguacousy, Centre Road No. 12. Rose Lea Farm. 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Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Ferguson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario and Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January, MONDAY 1, 1872</span></h2> <p>A fine bright day, scarcely any snow on the fields or roads, some pretty large snow banks along the fences, there is a great deal of ice, very slippery travelling, splendid skating. The Municipal election took place to day, Chinguacousy Reeve. J. {?} Deputy Reeves J.P. Hutton KJ. Henderson Councillor J. Haggard and Joshua Modeland.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>The elections in Brampton yesterday for Reeveship were very exciting K. Chisholm was only 4 votes ahead of J. Boyne, there has been so much bribery used on both sides that the election is void necessitating a new election and two new candidates. Was helping J. Simpson saw wood with a new style of saw driven by one team of horses. {?} at Brunswick {?} $75.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_WEDNESDAY_3.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January, WEDNESDAY 3, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_FRIDAY_5.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January, FRIDAY 5, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January, WEDNESDAY 3, 1872</span></h2> <p>Spent half a day in cutting fall wheat straw with the straw cutter and Jack and Mr F Housis horse power, the straw cut up nice and fine and with a little pea meal sprinkled over it, will make very good fodder. Some soft snow from the East and very foggy to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Hauled some 3 or 4 cords of wood from the "other place" bush and 110 white oak stakes. A mild sunny day spent the evening in reading Mrs H. B. Stowes' latest work My Wife and I a very interesting tale. The Brampton Election yesterday was decided in favor of Coyne, he is Reeve for present year</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January, FRIDAY 5, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was engaged all day in hauling rails (old) from the other place which were used for a lane across the Etobicoke to repair the wheat field fence. Spent evening in Brampton at practice for the approaching S. School Convention. The "Christian Guardian" is enlarged to an eight paged journal and otherwise greatly improved. Had a roan C. calf from "Coral".</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Prepared a ten bag grist for Mill of 3 parts barley and I part peas. Was cutting wheat straw with the help of John Learment and our two span of horses. A very Keen frost to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, SUNDAY 7, 1872</p> <p>Drove the sleigh up to S.S this morning. Supt. Pres lesson sets #32 to 41. The new library books were distributed. Misses Jilly Snell and Lizzie McFaul were here for dinner. Heard Rev John Shaw preach at Zion at 2 1/2 PM. Text _ Luke XIII 6 to 9th it was a keen cold day. Monday 8</p> <p>Was cutting peas with the straw cutter all day it will save the trouble of thrashing with the flail beside making it into a more acceptable state for the stock. J.C. Snell and wife took tea here this evening. Spent the evening at the Temperance lodge.</p> <p>January, TUESDAY 9, 1872</p> <p>Spent the afternoon in farming peas. Father took 10 bags of grain to J.W, Maine Stream Grist Mills, Brampton, for chopped feed. Bought a new single sett of buggy harness from Martin Shipley (back mounted) @$20. Misses O. Nichole, R Carter and Eagler were visiting sister Viney this afternoon. A very pleasant day.</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>The Annual school meetings took place to day at the School Houses all over the province according to law. Mr. R. J. Nichols spent an hour with us this forenoon in pleasant chit-chat. Spent the evening reading " Evenings at Donaldson Manor" a S.S. library Book full of love stories.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, THURSDAY 11, 1872</p> <p>Was engaged in chopping into cordwood a large sugar maple in the lower bush which was uprooted by the late winds. Spent evening at Hope Chapael at the P. M. Missionary meeting, the Rev J. Guttery from Toronto was chief speaker, he is a fine and intelligent speaker.</p> <p>Friday 12</p> <p>Was at pretty much the same work as yesterday. Killed and dressed a Berkshire sow of 200 lbs of pork. Spent the evenings at Brampton at the practice for the approaching convention had a lively and pleasant time until 10 o'clock.</p> <p>January, SATURDAY 13, 1872</p> <p>Mailed a letter yesterday to Mrs{underlined} John Ferguson in Missouri, The weather during the week has been mild and pleasant it is very icy under foot and but very little snow, the fields being almost entirely bare. Spent evening reading the ancient current newspaper which are immensely interesting and entertaining at this time of year.</p> <p>SUNDAY 14</p> <p>Drove the cutter up to S. School containing 3 of my sisters Supt. Abs. {Superintendent absent} lesson_ {H IV 11 to 16. Spent the afternoon at he Mr. Perry's residence Brampton practicing music and took tea at old Mrs. Kings with Miss S. Trueman heard Rev John Shaw preach text I Kings XIII / 6 to 33 verses. A sharp frosty day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, MONDAY 15, 1872 Was engaged all day in "swinging the poverty stick" on the peas, they are yielding a fair quantity of grain, the straw is fresh and bright making excellent fodder. Spent the evening at Choir Practice, Miss Sarah Peacock came up this evening to spend a few days. Had some 2 or 3 inches of snow tonight. TUESDAY 16 Drove to Edmonton to get the buggy shaft repaired &amp; a new neck yoke ironed. Spent the evening at practice in the Wesleyan Church until 8 o'clock and to 10 o'clock at the primitive Church, Brampton The slight fall of light snow had made some sleighing once more. January, WEDNESDAY 17, 1872 A bright frosty day. Spent the day tending to the stock &amp;c, &amp;e, Went to Stanley Mills this evening with the W.M. Choir to a tea meeting given by a Division of Sons of Temperance Addresses given by Rev Shaw Carson and Dennis all leaving on the subject of Temperance. Arrived home at 12:30 o'clock. THURSDAY 18 The first day of meeting of Co. of Peel S.S. association held in Brampton W.M. Church, Today's proceedings have been successful both in the large attendance and the feeling of good will and harmony preaching. Rev Shaw and Armidge W.P L Lavey (from London) {possibly Schving?} (Newmarket) addressed the night meeting, a large crowd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, FRIDAY 19, 1872</p> <p>Mr. E Bunting died suddenly last night @ 10 o'clock after a short illness of the worst form of scarlet fever, The second day of Convention the main meeting of the children of the county took place at 2 PM The church was crammed, addressed by Rev Hartcourt Carson, Laury. A very large meeting at night at which J.C, Snell presided.</p> <p><br /> SATURDAY 20</p> <p>Received an additional 6 to 8 inches of snow which has revived the sleighing. The C. P. A society's seasonal meeting was held in the Court House at 2 PM. For the election of Officers. Mrs J. C Snell and two little ones are here all night.</p> <p>January, SUNDAY 21, 1872</p> <p>Drove the sleigh to Brampton at 9 o'clock for the pall bearers who are members of I. O. G. Templars for E.A. Buntings funeral took place at 10 o'clock buried at the old Cemetery Brampton, The funeral procession was really 1/2 mile long. Reb J. Shaw preached text Revelation XXI, 4th verse a very impressive sermon. The untimely end of our best neighbour and one of our truest friends Aged 39 yrs. Rev W.W. Carson Preached tonight, text, Matt XXVII 3,4 &amp;3 verses,</p> <p>MONDAY 22</p> <p>Was fanning cut peas. Drew 3 loads of hard maple wood from lower bush makes the finish of the firewood making for the season. Spent the evening at the Lodge, had quite a full meeting, each member revived a story of the Constitution and By Laws of the Templars, 4 were initiated.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, TUESDAY 23, 1872 Drove the sleigh to Sligo this morning No 2, Caledon for a load of cedar fence stakes bought 146 @ $200 per hundred, they are 7 ft long and of good overall size. The last snow fall has made capital sleighing. The cedar business is quite lively, a great many people are hauling rails</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 24</p> <p>Took the same journey as yesterday and bought 500 cedar rails from Mr McColl, No 3 Caledon, for $20, brought home 85 rails and one gate post stopped at {Clande?} of H. Manning Hotel to feed the team.</p> <p>January, THURSDAY 25, 1872</p> <p>Brought 90 rails down to day they are pretty fair size but rather rough and chopped 11 ft long, are all seasoned the swamp being overrun with fire last summer. It was a pretty cold day and very blustering the sleigh track drifted full of snow, making it heavy travelling.</p> <p>FRIDAY 28 Drew 100 cedar rails from Sligo to day some of which are burnt black making it disagreeable work handling them. Spent the evening at Choir Practice, had an addition to the Soprano of the two Misses Stewart, who are singers in the John Street Pres. Church. A cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, SUNDAY 27, 1872</p> <p>Drove to Caledon left home at 7 30 A.M, arrived at 9 o'clock took dinner yesterday and today at Clande, Hotel. brought home 96 rails about 3 PM. J. C. Snell took tea here this evening and sister Viney went home with him. The weather was milder and looks like a storm.</p> <p><br /> SUNDAY 28</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt. Abs. {superintendent absent} lesson. Rev I {Chap} spent afternoon at the Brampton W.M. S. School which is largely attended and a very good school J. W. Boyman is {Supt.}. Choir practice at 4 PM took tea at Mr A. Morton’s this evening. W.W Carson preached text Matt XXIV. 44th verse.</p> <p>January, MONDAY 29, 1872</p> <p>Went to Caledon this evening it was exceedingly cold facing the sharp frosty west wind brought home 100 rails. Spent the evening at the Temperance lodge, had a full attendance of numbers, the election of Officers for the next Quarter took place making the meeting lively and exciting,</p> <p>TUESDAY 30</p> <p>Made another trip after cedar, brought 35 rails making the full compliment and 5 over of the 500 rails which bought for which paid cash $20, also bought 3 gate posts, paid $1.25 for the 4” do, also 25 stakes total number of stakes 170. J. C. Snell shipped to Illinois one of our Berkshires,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, WEDNESDAY 31, 1872</p> <p>Exchanged with Mr Hindle 28 bush {bushels} of black oats for seed, ours has been too long on the farm and is degenerating and turning white. Went with W.M. Choir this evening to Streetsville to help sing at a Temperance meeting, was a large attendance had a very lively and pleasant time especially the sleigh ride.</p> <p>February, THURSDAY 1, 1872</p> <p>Rather a bright pleasant day W. wind and plenty sharp frost the sleighing is very good except in neighboorhood of Brampton . Our folks went on a visit to Mr A. Dyer's. Nearly 2 o'clock this morning when arrived from Streetsville.</p> <p>February, FRIDAY 2, 1872</p> <p>Drove the team over to Hutton's sawmill and bought 150 ? of 1 1/2 inch flooring &amp; 3 seasoned clear planks (for to make a water trough) for which paid at rate of $16 per, in {m?}, alas 5 3x4 inch scantling and an assortment of 3 and 4 inch strips @ $10 &amp; $12 per in {m?}. paid for all $5.61(could also be a 7). Spent evening at Choir Practice. A bright clear day.</p> <p>SATURDAY 3</p> <p>Was threshing peas with the flail . Started for Brampton this afternoon in the cutter but in passing a team at No 10 was upset and broke the shaft. Went to Brampton on horseback this evening and visited J. E. {or G.} Wood's Barber shop to be shaved</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February, SUNDAY 4, 1872</p> <p>Went to Quarterly meeting in Brampton at 10 o'clock, Rev W. W. Carson preached text= Luke XXVI 13th verse. had a profitable service. {Pork} dinner at Mrs. Trueman’s at W. Mains. Rev John Shaw preached at 6 text II Corinthians 18th verse. after the public preaching, there was prayer meeting</p> <p>MONDAY 5</p> <p>Spent the day in threshing peas and choring around generally. Went to Brampton tonight and (joined the) or became a member of mechanics Institute untill the end of this year by paying $1.00 and have weekly use of the public library. Spent evening at the I. O. G. J lodge which was held in M. E church</p> <p>February, TUESDAY 6, 1872</p> <p>Bro. C.Y. Moore was at lodge last night, he has just come from New York City and gave a good account of his temperance experiences their. Snow 8 or 10 inches of snow fell last night which was needed to help the sleighing. Was mortising pine 3x4 scantling for end pieces for new gates.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 7</p> <p>Uncle George &amp; Aunt Phoebe {Bunt? (smudged)} came here this evening from Scarborough to visit a few days. Rigged up the sleigh with seats around the outer ridge and gathered a large load of young folks from Brampton and No 10 and drove up to J. B. Snell's party given for Lizzie and Viney about 30 percent, had a lively and pleasant time in games and music.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February, THURSDAY 8, 1872</span></h2> <p>Arrived home this morning shortly after 4 o'clock after taking the young people home, enjoyed a nap of two or 3 hours pretty thoroughly. It was a warm bright day. Went to Brampton this evening and attended a public Temperance Meeting in W.M. Church, addresses by Revs Shaw Bradshaw, Pringle and Henridge, not a very large attendance.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Drove to Caledon to day for a load of fence stakes, brought home 170! Aunt Lizzie and Eggie spent evening here in social chat. Our visitors spent afternoon at J.C. Snell's. Another warm day, it is affecting the snow considerably on the Centre Road</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February, SATURDAY 10, 1872</span></h2> <p>Brought from Caledon my last load of cedar for this winter consisting of 165 stakes and paid A. {McColl?} $8.50 for the 560. Our Scarborough friends started for home this forenoon. Weather today warm and misty. Spent evening at Melodeon and "{Pul?} Banner". The Assessor (from Hamilton) was here yesterday, and raised the valuation $200. Have my name on the roll for 25 acres.</p> <p>SUNDAY 11</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt adr. {J.R. Craig acting in his place) lesson Revelations, II 8th verse to end of chap. a large attendance. Dawson Modeland spent the day here in social converse about his travels in New York. The evening closed in with a drizzling rain preventing my attending church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February, MONDAY 12, 1872</p> <p>Each of some half dozen went to Stewart's saw mill {Esqueen} this morning for a load of pine lumber for W. Campbell the blacksmith, who intends building a new shop, about -800ft of pine in each load, took dinner at 3 PM at this place no 1. Spent evening at the lodge Brampton had a very large attendence, {illegible} lively.</p> <p>TUESDAY 13 Misty and thawing very fast the's two days a steady rain pretty much all day from East. The roads are nearly bare. Spent afternoon in Brampton and I carried a letter from Aunt - Mary (Mereon) , Ms. Bought a rawhide riding whip and some spirits of .</p> <p>February, WEDNESDAY 14, 1872</p> <p>A sudden change in the weather very cold and sharp frost. Spent forenoon at Campbells's shop setting a horse shed Went to Brampton this evening to Mr S. Capper's Temperance lecture in W.M. Church, a large attendance lecture lasted nearly 2 hours and was full of funny anecdote's, he sang several temperance song's in good style, a collection amounted too.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February, FRIDAY 16, 1872</p> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning for the chopped grain, bought 1 1/2 bush of green apples form C. Sawson @ Cocks pea bush. Took the cutter to Campbells' shop and had a new shoc put on it. Received a Valentine from some lady. Bought a piece of street music "thoughts of childhood" @ 40 cts Spent evening at choir practice.</p> <p>SATURDAY 17</p> <p>Was engaged in sawing cord-wood with the bucksaw into 2 ft lengths. Father and Mother are spending afternoon and evening at R. Nichol's No 10 Centre Road it is a bright moonlight night and a pretty sharp frost.</p> <p>February, SUNDAY 18, 1972</p> <p>Drove the team up to S. School taking all my sisters, Supt. Pres. lesson ; Rev. III 1 to 6. Sept. Last Sunday and he gave each scholar a New Testament and the teacher each a scripture Atlas. Went to Brampton W.M. S. School at 2 PM 105 present a very interesting school. Took tea at Mrs {Ynuman's might not be a Y} and heard W.W. Carson preach text,- I Kings XVIII 21st verse</p> <p>MODAY 19</p> <p>A bright beautiful day, thawing fast. Spent the day at wood sawing in the wood shed. Spent the evening pleasantly and profit only at Ebenezer with a large turn out of the scholars, teacher and parents of the S. School a fair well social to Rev W. Millard who is leaving the place, J. B. Snellgot up an excellent address and a present of $50.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February, TUESDAY 20, 1872</p> <p>Was at pretty much the same kind of work as yesterday. Mailed a letter to Uncle J. Ferguson containing an order for $75 Anne Curry's as a present Mr Hindle, giving half of it; It is for to purchase a horse. Spent the evening at prayer meeting and Choir practice. The mild weather continues.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 21</p> <p>Took the iron plough up to Quin’s shop for to get a new mouldboard put in and other repairs. Spent the evening at S. S. Anniversary in Rev J. Bingli's Church Brampton as a bass singer in the W.M Choir, a large audience; and a full staff of speakers, a present of 12 large volume given to W. N. Bossie The {supt. I’m thinking short form for superintendent} of the school.</p> <p>February, THURSDAY 22, 1872</p> <p>Spent the day in bucksawing, threshing peas and preparing a grist of wheat for to be con-veyed to miel to morow. A keen frosty day and splendid moonlight nights, which is the pleasantest kind of winter weather. Spent evening reading one of the library books History of England. Mailed a letter last night to Mrs John Mason.</p> <p>FRIDAY 23</p> <p>Took a grist of Dill wheat to Brampton storm straw grist mills about 18 bush. Heard the sad news of the sudden death of Mrs A. F. Campbell this morning after a short but painful illness. Spent the evening at J. B. Snell's he has been attending the 60 York S. S. Convention held in Markham. Passed the evening in social chat till 10.30 oclock. Mrs {Very smudged} first visit there this year.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February, SATURDAY 24, 1872</p> <p>Father and mother started for Mr Charles in the buggy with a span of horses. A very warm day leaving the snow away very fast , the roads are quite muddy. Spent evening at home, music and reading and general preparations for Sabbath. The Reform Association met today and chose Robert SMith as their candidate for next election for the house of commons.</p> <p>SUNDAY 25</p> <p>Considerable rain during the night the fields are swimming, turned very cold freezing rain. Went S. S School this morning on foot -lesson Rev III 7 to 13th - The funeral of the late Mrs A. T Campbell took place this afternoon in Toronto , ? Rev Mr {Aeridge?} preached it is a sad blow to Alex. Rev W. W. Carson preached in Brampton text, {Psalms} C XIX 9th verse, A very earnest address to young men.</p> <p>February, MONDAY 26, 1872</p> <p><br /> Spent the day in the wearisome routine of stock feeding and pea threshing, bright, beautiful weather, a keen frost where the sun's rays do not penetrate. Went to Brampton this evening about 8 o'clock the burning J. Clark's stables and blacksmiths shop caused great excitement. At the lodge about 15 more were added to our member, had a lively meeting.</p> <p><br /> TUESDAY 27</p> <p>Fanned thoroughly 16 bush of peas and stored them in the driving house for future use. Put the old Hamilton Combined Reaper &amp; mower on the waggon and drove it to Brampton to Haggert Bros for which we are receiving $30.00. J. Tibble of Amaranth arived here on a visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February, WEDNESDAY 28, 1872</p> <p>Loaned the waggon to Mr S. Bunting for the hard firewood John Tribble started for home this morning in the cutter, they have splendid sleighing in Amaranth but the roads here are really dusty. Was engaged in splitting stovewood. Spent evening reading "A walk from London to John O'Groate House" and no tea by the way.</p> <p>THURSDAY 29 Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. A cold north wind and very hard frost. Father &amp; Mother were visiting at John Woudhall's. mailed a copy of last week's Banner to Rev. J. F. Dyer, {illegible} containing Rev. W. Millard's resignation. Also today's Banner to Carthage.</p> <p>March, FRIDAY 1, 1872</p> <p>Was engaged in splitting the sawed blocks of wood into structure. Sold the first consignment of fresh eggs this season, today 3 1/2 Soy. @ 18 cts. Viney and J. walked to Brampton tonight to a lecture on the "Magic of Science" by Dr. May of Toronto, some of the experiments were very nice but the lecture was slow and uninteresting.</p> <p>SATURDAY 2</p> <p>Was threshing peas with the poverty stick all forenoon, fanned 10 bush for storage against next fall. The first young lamb of the season arrived today. J. C. Snell and wife took tea here this evening, he attended the township S. S. Convention yesterday in Cheltenham. An attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria was frustrated.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March, SUNDAY 3, 1872</p> <p>Walked to S. School this morning Rev Jas Brooke pres. Lesson Rev III 14th book 2, a good average attendance. Heard Rev John Shaw at lion at 2 1/2 o' clock text Mark XIII 37th verse. Heard same preacher in Brampton tonight text Joshua XXII 20th verse, explain practical sermon sister Viney is very sick.</p> <p>MONDAY 4 A few inches of light snow fell during the night which is flying in clouds today that almost blind the vision it is very cold the mercury is below zero. Spent the evening at the lodge which met for first time in the new Vestry of W. M. Church it is a nice cozy room, had a lively meeting.</p> <p>March, TUESDAY 5, 1872</p> <p>If any difference the cold is more intense than yesterday with a driving North West { west has an “ir” added to the end} Had 3 more fine lambs two of which perished with the and third is very delicate took it and the ewe down in turnip cellar, where it is quite warm. Spent evening reading a Instituted library. Received a letter from Uncle Taylor, Oakville</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 6</p> <p>Mr Bardi Snell's Auction sale of farm stock and implement's took place today, some very good articles. W.W. {Roe?} Auctioneer. Spent evening at the Opening of New "Chisholm's Consort Hall" and Concert some of the pieces and songs here were well executed by the {Jarmonts} singers and the Brass Band performed well. The Hall was crowded.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March, THURSDAY 7, 1872</p> <p>The weather has moderated some what but pretty severe yet. Mother started for Oakville via Toronto, to spend a few days. Spent evening at a surprise party at J. Kleraigs No. 181st line East, about two dozen young folks, had an oyster supper and lots of fun got home at 4 o'clock in morning</p> <p>FRIDAY 8</p> <p>Was engaged in buck sawing splitting and piling stove wood. Spent evening at the Annual Soiree in John Street Presb. Church Brampton not a very large attendance, had a good practical address from Rev. Prof Inglise of Toronto on "Religion in Everyday life". A good choir led by {J.W.} Perry and Miss Jesie Morton.</p> <p>March, SATURDAY 9, 1872</p> <p>A light fall of snow last night from East, misty all day with snow and sleet. Was flailing peas have the "Golden Vines" about finished threshing. Mr Alexander Campbell Sen. brought his ? and boxes here for safe keeping for the present as ? has given up house keeping and sold the furniture.</p> <p>SUNDAY 10</p> <p>Drove cutter to S. School this morning, Mr A. Woodhall acting as Supt. Lesson, Rev V chap. {review chapter 5} J.C. Snell read an excellent letter from Mr. Millard. Mrs. Eliss Snell died on Friday night and will be burried tomorrow at Ebenezer. Heard Rev John Shaw preach to night text, II Kings IV, 26th verse. A very good discourse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March MONDAY 11, 1872</p> <p>Spent most of the day at the wood {question}, Mrs Eliss Snell was burried today at Ebenezer. Mother arrived from her Oakville visit leaving the friends in good spirits. Went to lodge tonight in the buggy, had a full meeting and a lively one, four candidates were initiated. Received a letter from Uncle John Ferguson, he has received the cheque for $75.</p> <p>TUESDAY 12</p> <p>Stuck at it and put in a big days sawing with "Corporation Fiddle" the latest name for the buck saw, Spent evening in writing a latter to Thomas Mason it is nearly a month since I received his letter, A fine bright day and looking a little like spring.</p> <p>March, WEDNESDAY 13, 1872</p> <p>Sold to J. W. Main 42 bush of barley @ 58 cts per bush = $24.60. Mrs ? Bell died suddenly last night of a paralytic stroke leaving a daughter 2 wks old. Her death was untimely and un-expected by her, which is very sad. Spent the evening reading "Oliver Twist" one of Charles Dickens' works.</p> <p>THURSDAY 14</p> <p>Went to Brampton and bought of K.C, &amp; Co Store of which Caledonia Plaster @ $7.00 put in bags at Z.J.R. Station and drove it home on the waggon, Mailed a letter yesterday to T. Mason. Spent evening in same manner as last night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March, FRIDAY 15, 1872</p> <p>Spent the day at the wood business. Father, Mother and Viney went to Mrs Bell's funeral, Rev Mr Mackay preached was buried on 3{22} line West, she made many friends in life, that was so short. Heard Rev John Carrol preached in W.M. Vestry Text Luke XIX 24th he has a peculiar voice, is an old man.</p> <p>SATURDAY 16</p> <p>Spent the day from 6 in the morning to 6 o'clock at Robert Lowess' bee for hauling timber for a {barn} from Esquesing, had the waggon which runs very well. Mr. Alexander Campbell came here this evening, Fine bright days and frosty nights.</p> <p>March, SUNDAY 17, 1872</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning. J. C. Snell conducted the pro-ceedings _lesson_ Rev VIII, 9 to 17th verse. W.W. Carson preached in {1 min} this afternoon to a small audience. Heard him preach in the lecture room off the W.M. Church Brampton Tonight _ text_ Josiah .I.V 6th and 7th verses. A powerful appeal to the unconverted.</p> <p>MONDAY 18</p> <p>Spent the day at Sale of Stock and Household furniture of the late Erastus Bunting, a large attendance, the articles brought fair prices. The farm was leased for one year to W. Newhouse for $444, Which is a high rate. Spent evening at the lodge an interesting meeting, Dr Moore gave an interesting address.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March, TUESDAY 19, 1872</p> <p>Some 6 or 8 inches of snow fell last night which is drifting furiously with a cold North Wester. Brought Mrs J. C. Snell and babies down here to spend two or 3 days. A sleigh load of us went to Brampton tonight to have Rev A. Sutherland of Toronto lecture on Temperance in New Town Hall, a large audience and an admirable lecture.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 20</p> <p>A very cold day with a strong Nor Wester wind, thermometer 5 degrees below zero. J. C. Snell staid here last night and went to Toronto this morning. Spent the day threshing crown peas. The straw is very short and cuts up a good deal with the flail. Spent evening reading "The Cold Curiosity Shop" one of Charles Dickens' Novels.</p> <p>March, THURSDAY 21, 1872</p> <p>Not so severe as yesterday but still very cold. Drove the sleigh to Brampton and brought Aunt Mrs Trueman up to dinner and tea. J.C. Snell came from Toronto was a witness on a lawsuit . J. Kleraig verses, George Miller the latter was victorious it will cost J.Kleraig considerable. J.C.Sn. and family went home tonight.</p> <p>FRIDAY 22</p> <p>Was engaged in splitting and piling stove wood. Hired James Hanson for 7 months @ $65.00to commence work on first day of April. Missis R Nichols and wife and John Woodhall and wife spent the evening here in social chat. Went to Choir Practice this evening, had a full attendance</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March, SATURDAY 23, 1872</p> <p>A stormy flustering day wind in the west. Was threshing with the flail crown peas they turn out well to the bulk of straw. Took 11 bags of peas and barley down to J. W. Mains for chopping. Received from Uncle Adam an account of their Social at which they realized $140. Spent evening examining a new note book "The Silver Song" and admirable collection of songs</p> <p>SUNDAY 24</p> <p>Spent the morning at S.School J. Kleraig addressed the school on the lesson Rev XXII 10 to 17, The attendance was not large. Heard Rev W.W. Carson preach in the {Vestry}, Brampton tonight text, sets, III 19th verse, a very earnest and impressive discourse, there was a short prayer meeting of the sermons.</p> <p>March MONDAY 25, 1872</p> <p>Was engaged in splitting and piling hemlock stove wood. Old Mrs. A Campbell left here this morning for a visit on the 3rd line east. Brought home from Brampton the load of chopped grain and 1 bush of diehl wheat cracked. Spent the evening at the lodge very pleasantly, it grows larger and more interesting, an addition of 7 men tonight,</p> <p>TUESDAY 26</p> <p>Received last night a letter from Uncle Taylor stating that Aunt Anne is very ill with sore canker mouth. Was kicked on the instep with one of our horses and am {seareely???} able to walk, is swollen a good deal. Father and mother were at James Heggerts sale of funiture only bought a stand @ 30 cts. Had my coarse boots half soled by John {Cayne}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March, WEDNESDAY 27, 1872</p> <p>My foot is some better but not able to do any work, the application of {#} tincture of Arnica has relieved it considerable. Finished reading the "Old curiosity Shop" some parts of the book are very nice but the {quarter?} part is nonsense and not at all elevating to the mind. The weather during the past two days has taken a change, is quite warm and thawing fast.</p> <p>THURSDAY 28</p> <p>Snow fell steadily and fast all day to the amount of 6 or 8 inches. Sold 22 bush wheat to J.W. Main @ $1.25 = $27.50. Was helping at white washing in the house. Spent evening at Dr Moore's lecture "Memories of New York" as one of W.M. Choir in New Town Hall. The lecture was chiefly able criticisms on the prominent {Divines?} and head men of that city.</p> <p>March, FRIDAY 29, 1872</p> <p>A fine bright warm day , snow disappearing as fast as it came yesterday. Spent the day in papering the walls of the dining room with a handsome lilac paper, a neat flower with elongated diamond shaped groundwork and traceries with a richly coloured bordering next to the ceiling. A famous Strike among the printers of Toronto for higher wages and only 9 hours labour per day is causing some excitement and delay in the issue of the newspaper.</p> <p>SATURDAY 30 Finished threshing the crown peas this forenoon. Was engaged in papering the walls of the kitchen with a somewhat similar pattern to the ones in the dining room, it helps the appearance. Another snow storm from the East is starting this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March, SUNDAY 31, 1872</p> <p>About one foot of snow fell last night, is raining steadily nearly all day, encrusting all the trees and shrubs with a thick layer of ice. On account of the weather, staid at home all day passed the time in reading good books and music. Miss Sarah Peacock is here since Last night on a visit and is storm staid until tomorrow.</p> <p>April, MONDAY 1, 1872</p> <p></p> <p>Drove Miss S. Peacock to Brampton in the sleigh and received a latter from Aunt Jennie in Missouri. except Viney and I all the folks spent the day visiting at Mr John Snell's. Spent evening at the Temple, had a large attendance over 150 members, had some choice readings and an essay by Bro J. J. Bunting on Temperance and some music.</p> <p>April, TUESDAY 2, 1872</p> <p><br /> Cleaned up the crown peas 17 1/2 bush would have more but some have been fed and wasted, they are pretty large peas. Had a look around John Snell's splendid Stock they are all in high condition and reflect great credit on the owner for his skill and attention to them. A social in New Town Hall for "John street S. School". Realized about $60. by selling a pound cake.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 3</p> <p>It takes nearly all my time in paying attention to the stock at this season especially the sheep a fine shearling here died to day. have now 22 lambs of which there are only two pairs of twine. Started making at plank trough for watering the cattle at the yard. pump the old trough is worn gout. A very hard frost tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April, THURSDAY 4, 1872</p> <p>Finished constructing the water trough, it is 11 ft-long, 14 inch wide &amp; 10 inch deep fitted in a scantling frame tightened with oak wedges, joints fitted with white lead. Finished the house cleaning and white washing gave the under part of kitchen stoop not a coat of whitewash which helps to make the kitchen lighter. Spent evening writing a letter to Aunt Jennie.</p> <p>FRIDAY 5</p> <p>Received a letter from Aunt Mary Mason stating that the Winter out there has been a very cold and protracted one. Went to Brampton tonight and heard Rev {Marly} Benson lecture in W.M. Church on " Across the Contin-ent" an ellegant and graphic account of a trip to California on the "Vision Pacific R. Railroad", he has a musical rich voice and great powers of description he is only a young man.</p> <p>April, SATURDAY 6, 1872</p> <p>A sudden thaw started yesterday which has raised old {Etobicoke} very high overspreading the whole flats, {clocked} up with immense cakes of ice 2 ft-in thickness. it is an intensely dark night a heavy mist and no moonshine. A very warm day, engaged in choring around and fixing up things for the coming spring.</p> <p>SUNDAY 7</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning in the buggy in company with 3 of my sisters John Kleraig addressed the school on the lesson _ II Kings II chap, 19 to 25, a small attendance because of bad roads. Commenced raining about noon and lasts until night. Spent the remainder of the day at home on account of sudden indisposition.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April, MONDAY 8, 1872</p> <p>am somewhat on the sick list yet and not doing much today. James Hanson commenced work here today is engaged for 7 months @ $65.00. Spent the evening at the lodge or temple had a good meeting and a lively debate about our duty as good Templars. to use an influence to prevent {Grain} stove getting license to sell Whisky. Rev W.W. Carson resigned his connection with the lodge, he is leaving Brampton.</p> <p>TUESDAY 9</p> <p>Sold "Coral Prince" 18 months old to Mr Carson of chinguacousy@ $125. he gave a promissory note here in nine months from present date. Had a short visit from Mr John Jones. Took dinner and had a look around at our livestock. Spent evening at home reading a very nice tale "The Lamplighter". It was a warm day for the reason the snow is nearly all gone.</p> <p>April, WEDNESDAY 10, 1872</p> <p>Had a short call from James Crawford, is now Agent for D.W. Beadle's new work on Horticulture. got up in handsome style and sold out {might be a second at} at a high price. Viney and I heard W.S.. Capper's Farewell lecture tonight, Brampton "Beware of the Dog In Temperance" it contained some very good ideas in-terspersed with lively anecdotes. There was a pretty large audience.</p> <p>THURDSAY 11</p> <p>Seeded with red clover seed the 10 acre of winter wheat across the creek, 10 lbs to acre, the ground is pretty soft the lower frost not yet being out. Commenced the fencing operation today of which there is a great deal to be done because of the high winds during the past winter. A bright warm beautiful day. The roads drying fast.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April, FRIDAY 12, 1872</p> <p>Considerable has fallen through the day. Was busy all forenoon in the {unsure} the sheep, it helps their appearance a great deal. Went to Brampton Post tonight and received all the weekly papers, also a letter from Jaime Dixon to Viney, stating that her mother is nearly blind.</p> <p>SATURDAY 13</p> <p>Finished up he flail pea threshing yesterday, Threshed a few early peas for seed. Was putting down old fences and assorting the rails and making a new gate. Spent the evening at J. C. Snell's in social chat until ten o'clock . promises a pretty hard frost tonight.</p> <p>April, SUNDAY 14, 1872</p> <p>Spent the forenoon at S.School J. Kleraig addressing the scholars in the lesson II Kings II, 19 to 25, rather a slim attendance. Prayer and class meeting at Lion this afternoon, the minister disappointing. Heard Rev Mr {Gough} preach in Brampton tonight text Luke XVI 6 to 9th verse, He is successor to Rev W. W. Carson who is now preaching in Toronto.</p> <p>MONDAY 15</p> <p>Kept as a public holiday throughout the Dominion are a day of Thanksgiving for the Prince of Wales recovery from a very severe attack of Typhoid fever. Rev O.G. Collamore of the M;E, Church preached in W.M. Church, Brampton Tonight. Spent the evening at the Lodge. there were 3 initiated one of them Rev IW Thompson of P.M. Church {Quilt?} a hard frost tonight and very windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April, TUESDAY 16, 1972</p> <p>Mr William Carson came and took away to his home, "Coral Prince". Was engaged in building fence below the orchard meadow on the Etobicoke Bluffs. Bought 105 lbs of fence galvanized hinge @ $ 5.20, and 1 1/2 bush of Early Rose Potatoes @ $1.00 per bush. Spent evening reading, S. School library.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 17 Sowed broadcast 1 ton of white plaster on the two meadow fields containing 22 acres, it is a nasty job, the plaster enters your eyes and nose, mouth and ears, is very uncomfortable feeling. Father went to a Railroad meeting in Edmonton which was in favor of the Credit Valley Railroad. Brought home an iron plow, has unit a new "walker" still bound and new sole and share.</p> <p>April, THURSDAY 18, 1872</p> <p>This is my twenty first birthday having got beyond the period of what the "cauf" calls infancy, I shall need to put away childish things and try and think and act like a man. Was brushing the meadow with the top of a large red plum tree, for {lossen?} the ground around the grass roots tried the harrow first but through in too severe, it tore up some of the roots.</p> <p>FRIDAY 19</p> <p>Had a litter of eleven Berkshire yesterday from the old cow. Commenced plowing clover sod field (North) the ground is very mellow some of the neighbours have been plowing about a week. Had the second team rolling the meadow. Spent the evening at Temperance Reunion in New Town Hall had songs by misses Chisholm &amp; Morton (over)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April, SATURDAY 20, 1872</p> <p>And excellent readings by Prof Lafferty of Guelph and J. Hughes of Toronto. Had a crowded house. Sowed 9 1/2 acres of black oats on "other place" back field and gave it one stroke with harrow. Mrs J. C. Snell and babies spent the day here. Received from Carthage two papers "Carthage Banner" and the "Missing News".</p> <p>SUNDAY 21</p> <p>Walked up to S. School this morning Rev Jas Brooks addressed the school on the _ lesson_ II Kings IV 1 to 7. an average attendance. Had a heavy shower this evening, got a good soaking coming from church Brampton, Rev John Shaw preach text_Luke XVIII 13th verse a very pointed and practical addresses They are now holding Special services there.</p> <p>April, MONDAY 22, 1872</p> <p>WAS engaged in plowing sod. the hard frost last night makes it harder work both for man and beast. Spent the evening at the lodge, was a member of a trio committee to investigate three cases of brothers charged with violating the pledge had to adjourn for a week for want of evidence to give them a fair trial.</p> <p>TUESDAY 23</p> <p>had quite a snow storm today evening the ground once more with a white mantle, but it even disappeared with a heavy fall of rain. Was pruning the young orchard they are very thrifty looking trees. do not require much pruning they have such a dense growth of roots that they can bear a heavy top.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April, WEDNESDAY 24, 1872</p> <p>The Country Aztec Society's Show of horses and cattle took place at Brampton and was well attended, the show of horses was good, not so many Short Horn's present as usual. Mr Hugh Clark showed a Jersey yearling Bull. Spent the day in plowing sod and consequently was not at the show. Spent evening reading "Marie Monk"</p> <p>THURSDAY 25</p> <p>Because of the frost and rain have not been able to finish the oat field until now, harrowed and run out the furniture, it is still quite wet on the low ground. seeded it with clover and Timothy 125 lbs. Was rolling the fall wheat on "other place" it looks bad. Very warm all day. Put the sheep out for a few hours on the fields.</p> <p>April, FRIDAY 26, 1872</p> <p>Rolled the winter wheat which is across there Etobicoke it has rather a better appearance than the other field but it rather above show for a cook. Was at John Snell’s an hour or two this afternoon looking at the stock. Received from Danborn &amp; Co Toronto, per express 12 lbs of orchard grass @ $2.50</p> <p>SATURDAY 27</p> <p>Sowed barley in the little orchard and seeded it with a bush. orchard grass and 30 lbs of clover and Timothy Received from Mr Hamilton of Tullamore. 28 apple trees 3 years old (varieties) Wagner 4 red Hilzenburg 2, Roxbury Russel 4 Golden Russel 4. Fox whelp 4, Early Harvest 1. Paid $3.00 on account.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April, SUNDAY 28, 1872</p> <p>Spent the morning at S. School Rev W. Millard present as a viisitor lesson II Kings IV, 18 to 26th it was quite a treat to have our old Supt. to explain the lesson and illustrate it on the blackboard. Went to Brampton tonight heard Rev John Shaw preach text, Mark VIII 36 &amp; 37th verses. They are now holding special services there and a good many are being converted.</p> <p>MONDAY 29</p> <p>Sowed 14 bush of barley on 5 1/2 ounces of plowing cultivated it twice before sowing. Spent the evening at the Lodge the charges against {?} Martin and Mitch-ell we both sustained they will be reprimandid by W.C. Templar the elections of officers for next quarter. was elected to office of W. Marshall. Brought a new straw hat for everyday wear @ 25 cts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Was sowing peas on the plowed sod, sowed 8 bush crown peas pure 11 bush of mixed crown and golden vines, they harrow in beautifully the ground being very mellow. The last Lamb of the season arrived this morning. have now 27 allotted of hearty strong lambs. quite cool tonight.</p> <p>FRIDAY 3</p> <p>Had a very cold rainstorm this forenoon. Mr G. Hamilton from Tullamore brought the remaining 16 apple trees &amp; each of Northern Spy and Rhode Island Evening. {Card?} him the balance of money for them $3.00. Finished plowing sod and sowing peas {illegible} Went to Brampton tonight and recei-ved a letter from Aunt Jennie, Carthage.</p> <p>May, SATURDAY 4 , 1872</p> <p>Visited J.E. Wood's Barber Shop last evening and my locks sheared. Finished harrowing and running the furrows on the pea field also put on some No 12 Galvanized wire on the fence stakes on south side of Etobicoke lane. the weather is cool for this season quite severe frost at night.</p> <p>SUNDAY 5</p> <p>Heard Rev Joel Briggs of Georgetown preach this morning at Brampton Heartley meeting text_Matt.V. 16th verse, there was a large turnout from all parts of the circuit and we had an excellent meeting. Took dinner at Mrs {Tremenie's} with Sawson Modelard . Heard Rev John Shaw preach tonight text Rev. XX, 12th. the prayer meeting was largely attended and many earnest seekers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May, MONDAY 6, 1872</p> <p>Finished the spring seeding of oats, barley and peas last Saturday, before the great majority of our neighbours, and in good time. Was rebuilding the fences over the cruck between W. Newboure and us also at the foot of the lane to confine the sheep to the woods and give the grass on the flats field a chance to grow. Spent evening at the Lodge, the Installation of the New Offices for the current Quarter (was performed by Bro C. Y. Moore. M.D.) took place, one more joined the Lodge.</p> <p></p> <p>TUESDAY 7</p> <p>Bro J.J. Bunting is W.C. Templar and Sister Jemima Stewart W.V. Templar. Was engaged in hauling manure on the field in front of the house, drew 14 loads and scattered it off the waggon on the on the poorest spots of ground. Had the other team following the same field into ridges 22 ft wide. The weather yesterday &amp; today has been very warm. the willows are just shooting forth their leaves and the early apple trees.</p> <p>May, WEDNESDAY 8, 1872</p> <p>Old Mr Peter Chisholm died on the 6th and was buried today in Brampton he was a member of Rev J. Pringles Church and one of the first settlers aged 76 years. Washed the sheep 27 in Etobicoke this forenoon , the water was pretty warm but only about 2 1/2 ft deep. Hauled out 1 {crade} of manure. Rev Mauly Benson preached a power-ful sermon in Brampton last night.</p> <p>THURSDAY 9</p> <p>Had a short visit yesterday from Miss Sarah Peacock. Was engaged today in plowing with two teams in the fallow hold, the ground is getting quite hard, plowed 3 1/4 acres. A very high west wind prevailed very warm and dry. The barley and oats are up finely and growing fast. Spent evening reading "The Lives of Great Men" by "Smiles".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May, FRIDAY 10, 1872</p> <p>Drew out 14 more loads of manure on the fallow. It is very early in the season to be working at the fallow,a great many are busy sowing yet. Miss Susie Campbell spent evening here in friendly chat and pleasant conversation.</p> <p>SATURDAY 11</p> <p>Was plowing with the team in the fallow. Father &amp; mother went to Brampton to J.B. Mgurn's Sale by Auction of Household furniture most of the articles sold at full value, bought a small Sett Thomas' Alarm clock @ $2.00 and a new iron tea kettle @ $1.25</p> <p>May, SUNDAY 12, 1872</p> <p>Dawson Mudeland came up this morning and accompanied us to S. School, Keraig who is now Supt. was present _lesson_II Kings, V, 1 to 7, Took dinner and spent the afternoon at J.C. Snell's. Rev Mr Gotte preached at Zion this afternoon and took tea here this morning. heard him preach at Brampton tonight _text_Amos , IV 12th verse. The protracted meetings were closed tonight.</p> <p>MONDAY 13</p> <p>Was shearing sheep all day and completed the job, 27 in number reckon there will be about 200 lbs. the sheep look well after shearing are in good order. Spent the evening at the "safeguard Lodge" and accomplished my official duties for the first time with considerable nervousness, five more were added to our number.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May, TUESDAY 14, 1872</p> <p>Was plowing with both teams and have the field nearly turned over. J.C. Snell, wife and family took dinner and tea here. this day 4 years ago being their wedding day, great changes hath "Old father Time" wrought since that period and several of the little company they assembled here are scattered far wide over the United States.</p> <p>WENESDAY 15</p> <p>Finished plowing the fallow, sowed 3 acres of it across the lower end with oats, intended for pasturage if there is enough rain, The weather is warm and very dry. Started cross plowing the potato and turnip ground , it is very mellow and in prime order. Old Mrs John Mudeland came here on a visit.</p> <p>May, THURSDAY 16, 1872 Finished the cross plowing of the root ground scarcely 3 1/2 acres. Old Mrs J.M or as we familiarly call her Aunt Betsy is smart &amp; lively and very talkative for a woman of her age 77 years, she talks mostly about things which took place 40 &amp; 50 years ago, accounts of which she can give in full de-tail. The leaves in the woods are just coming out, rather earlier than usual.</p> <p>FRIDAY 17 Turned the cattle on to the grass yesterday for the first. Was preparing the ground and making the drills for potato planting . Spent afternoon in Brampton and brought a new felt hat "style Mints" @ $2.00 and a blue silk {craval?} also ordered a new suit of dark grey {turend} @ R. C. &amp; Co's. Brought 1/2 lbs of arsenic ambrosia and Bannister @ 23 cts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May, SATURDAY 18, 1872</p> <p>Was hauling manure from horse stable and spreading in potato drills. Planted 1/2 bush of each Early White &amp; Early Goodrich, 2 1/2 bush of Early Rose, 3 1/2 bush {Gleasons}, and 5 bush of gourmet chilies total 12 bush in 15 drills 42 rods long, the potatoes have all cut into two or more pieces before planting Alex Campbell Sen. came here last night and was helping us today.</p> <p>SUNDAY 19</p> <p>Rained mot of last night quite fast and most of today, giving the face of the earth a very fresh lively appearance. Spent the day at home reading and music. Walked to Brampton tonight to W.M. Church heard Rev W Goff preach, Text, James I chap and last verse, the sermon contained some good practical advice.</p> <p>May, MONDAY 20, 1872</p> <p>Dissolved 1/2 lb of Arsenic in 7 pails of water and immersed in the solution 26 spring lambs (excepting their heads) 13 of each sex, for to kill the ticks. Was rebuilding fence across in the side of Etobicoke. Spent the evening at Safeguard Temple No 350, had a pleasant meeting, two initiated. Splendid moonlight night. Bought of Mr Dale 1 dry {hophy?} Tomato plants for transplanting.</p> <p>TUESDAY 21</p> <p>Turned the stock into the flats for the fried trim this season, horses, cattle and sheep the grass is now growing rapidly. Planted 2 bush of Garnet chili's total 1 bush of this variety and two drills of corn and pumpkin seed each drill 40 rods long. The apple blossoms are just coming out; the peas and plums are in full bloom.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May, WEDNESDAY 22, 1872</p> <p>Drove the team and was gon over to 2nd line East NO 12 and put on a load of choice evergreens about 3or 4 ft high, cedar nearly all a few balsam, spruce, pine and tamarack. Took them off the roadside. brought them home and planted in the form of an hedge on the N.W. side of small orchard, close beside the fence. Rained steadily all afternoon.</p> <p>THURSDAY 23</p> <p>Took the same route as yesterday and brought home a similar load and with help of a few hemlocks finished the hedge 7 rods in length mulched with sand and forest leaves. Went to Brampton tonight and bought home my saw tweed suit. costing $20.00, Bought some maple sugar and oranges for to morrows {engagement }</p> <p>May, FRIDAY 24, 1872</p> <p>Spent the forenoon fishing with hook and hook and line in the Etobicoke was not very successful. Spent afternoon and evening at Mr W. Elliot's (No10) playing croquet with a few friends, a very nice game but frequent showers made it disagreeable and slippery under foot. the Township S. School Convention was held in Lion at 2 PM very poorly attended. J. C. Snell and family took dinner and tea here.</p> <p>SATURDAY 25</p> <p>the fine showers of this week are making things grow very fast, the spring grain (but for the ravages of the wine worm) looks very well for this season of the year. Was engaged in repairing fences and training and plastering to stakes with basswood bark the young apple tree sold to John Woodhall two ewes @ $7 each.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May, SUNDAY 26, 1872</p> <p>Walked up to S. School, this morning, J.C. Snell conducted the exercises and A. Woodhall addressed the school, lesson II Kings V chap 20 to 27th . Heard Rev John Shaw preach tonight in Brampton Text I Kings 17 to 40 verses inclusive, a very good sermon full of sound argument and practical advice and solemn warning to those who neglect their soul's best interest.</p> <p>MONDAY 27 Was engaged in replacing fences on the flats and along the centre Road in which fence there are a good many notices rotten nails replaced those by new ones. Spent the evening at the Lodge had excellent readings from Dr. Moore , R.W. Craig, A. Golding and others making the meeting pleasant and profitable had our initiations Tonight.</p> <p>May, TUESDAY 28, 1872</p> <p>Two heavy thunder storms yesterday with some hail, in Brampton they had a severe hail storm which destroyed a great many outdoor plants and a good many window panes. the ground was covered with hail stones as large as marbles. Commenced the statue labor on the Centre Road, had a team and plow and two hands, J. Learment is Pathmaster. Quite cool today.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 29</p> <p>Was at the same work this fore-noon as yesterday with same tools and hands. they are drawing gravel this afternoon from Bunting's pit repairing the road below No 10. The weather is rather cool, which is checking vegetation somewhat. The apple here are for full bloom a good prospect for plenty of apples.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May, THURSDAY 30, 1872</p> <p>Was tearing down and rebuilding fence on Etobicoke Heights next the woods, on the lower end of turnip ground. Rolled the oats {soune)in the summer fallow, are up nicely and look well. Our folks spent most of the day at J. C. Snell's. Sarah Peacock received a letter from her mother last night also a money package sent by Express containing &amp;100 greenbacks more than half of it is for Mr. Hindle.</p> <p>FRIDAY 31</p> <p>Finished up our share of the statue labour 8 1/2 days, which is 1 1/2 more than usual, 2 1/2 dys on the 25 acres, and I on the hundred. J. C. Snell and family took tea here this evening. Spent the evening in Brampton at Choir practice, the first we have had for nearly 2 months, not a full attend-ance.</p> <p>June, SATURDAY 1, 1872</p> <p>Was engaged in building fence and staking the cedar fence next the pea field. Put a new pine 1 1/2 inch floor in the stoop on the South side of kitchen. J. C. Snell was in Toronto today and changed the $100 Amer. Currency into Canadian money $91.87 1/2. A railroad meeting at Edmonton this evening for the C.V.R .Road was well attended and kept up until a late hour.</p> <p>SUNDAY 2</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning , Supt. pres. lesson. II Kings VI 8 to 1. Rev Jas Brooks addressed the school. Spent afternoon at Brampton. W. M. S. School the same lesson as this morning the bible class is very interesting with A Morton as teacher took tea at Aunt Lizzie's heard Rev Mr Tovell preach to night-text-Proverbs XIII chap 17th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June, MONDAY 3, 1872</p> <p>Was clearing the rubbish from the back yard and paving part of it with flag stones. &amp;c, &amp;c, Spent the evening at the Lodge, took down there a sweet smelling boquet of lilacs and honey sinckle for the W.V.T's stand, the "Hafegard Chronicle" was edited by J. M. Reid and was lively and interesting a reading by W. C. Templar called "The Devil and the Liquor Seller".</p> <p>TUESDAY 4</p> <p>Completed the fencing next the bush have staked and built about 200 rods this season. Had a smart shower this morning from N.W. and a slight drizzle nearly all day from North the temperature is quite cool. Received a post card from Haggert Bros. telling us that our machine is finished and ready for removal . Spent evening playing the melodeon.</p> <p>June, WEDNESDAY 5, 1872</p> <p>Was repairing the Wiggins linefence and clearing up the peices of old nails putting them in a pile on the flats and burned them this evening. The Railway Bylaw is now the absorbingQuesion is to be decided by the next Monday and will be a close vote.</p> <p>THURSDAY 6</p> <p>Was plowing and scraping in the lane leading to Etobicoke with team {turnpiking} it slightly, went over it all with the shovels and rounded up neatly making a very good job allowing a fine course for the water. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snell's. J. Snell &amp; Sons have sent to the old country for some more live stocks by their man Batterfidd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June, FRIDAY 7, 1872</p> <p>A wet day raining steadily from the S. E. and very misty. Spent the day leisurely, churning and some other light jobs. Spent the evening at Brampton at Choir Practice members of the Choir not all present another voice in the Bass. (Mr Thomas White Cabinet maker) Spent on hour profitably in Machanics Reading Room.</p> <p>SATURDAY 8</p> <p>Was engaged this forenoon in pack-ing up and fixing the wool for market, about 210 lbs. Went to Brampton this afternoon, had a chat with Alick Campbell he is in good health and spirits, Bought from Haggert Bros. a new Combined Reaper and mower, brought it home today $ 120 and the old machine in the first October next to be paid.</p> <p>June, SUNDAY 9, 1872</p> <p>Had a very heavy thunder storm at 4 o'clock this morning. Drove the buggy up to S. School. Supt. Pres., lesson III Kings VII 1 to 11th verses, Miss Mary Snell one of Female teachers has been confined to the house with sickness for 8 months was at school for the first time. J. C. Snell and family took tea here this evening. Heard Rev Mr {Gotte} preach tonight, text, Genesis XXXII last six verses of chap.</p> <p>MONDAY 10</p> <p>Was engaged in setting gate posts and hanging a gate on the centre Road leading out of the N. West field opposite the other place gate. The vote on By Law for "Bonus" for Credit Valley R. Road was taken today for this county, was lost by minority of over 200 votes (Bonus was $80000, Spent evening at the Lodge , the Chronicle was edited by A. Morton, very Creditably done. One initiation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June, TUESDAY 11, 1872</p> <p>Paid $50 to Haggert Bros on reaper. Paid $50 to K.C. &amp; Co on account. Was rebuilding line fence next to John Woodhall, 9 rails high and locked across the corners. Had a heavy thunder storm yesterdy with some hail and showing most of the day. Sold the wool 211 lbs yesterday to K.C, &amp; Co @ 53 cts per lb.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 12 Completed our share of the Woodhall line fence about 3-9 rods, our farm is 124 rods wide across the back end about 6 rods of line fence between us and Henry Carter. The Volunteers of 36th Battalion started to day for Niagra to put in their arrival drill of 16 days, the private received 15 cts per day and rations, the officers getting better pay according to position.</p> <p>June, THURSDAY 13, 1872 Commenced harrowing and cultivating the turnip ground, was stopped by rain from, West, which lasted until evening. All vegetation is now making rapid strides and their is every prospect of a beautiful harvest. Was engaged early this evening in firing at a mark with bullets out of a shotgun, it carries them trueand very strong.</p> <p>FRIDAY 14</p> <p>Father went to Toronto on 9.20 AM train and ought Sarah's ticket for Missouri costing $21.00. Spent evening at Choir Practice a goodly attendence but the leader Mr. Perry, absent. Mr A. J. Campbell came her to night on a visit, it is nearly a year since he was here before at that time his lamented wife was with him. He is a young looking widow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June, SATURDAY 15, 1872 Was engaged in cultivating turnip ground. A. J. Campbell went home to day. Sarah &amp; Jennie Viney and I went to J. W. Cole's Photograph Gallery this afternoon and had an ambrotype talker of the group, was not very well done, it being rather too late in the day. The weather is quite cool, with a shower almost everyday. Seven window panes in Zion church were broken tonight by some mischievous {?}</p> <p>SUNDAY 16 Went to S. School this morning. Supt. Pres. lesson II Kings XX 1 to 10 verse, quite a large attendance. Sarah and Jennie Peacock, Viney and I drove over to J. C. Snell's and took dinner and tea. Heard Rev John Hunt of Aurora preach in Brampton to night text Luke XIX 42 to 44, a very good sermon. Rev J. Shaw was present , has just come home from conference at Montreal.</p> <p>June, MONDAY 17, 1872 Commenced drilling up the turnip ground, drills rather more than 30 inches a part. Sowed with hand drill immediately after plowing. Sowed Improved Purple Top seeds. Spent the evening at the lodge not a large attendance, had lively discussions on certain points of law, safeguard Chronicle was edited by C. Y. Moore, humorous and interesting. Sowed 6 1/2 lbs of turnip seed on 2 5/8 acres.</p> <p>TUESDAY 18</p> <p>Sarah peacock started for Missouri this morning. Finished drilling and sowing turnip seed. Sold to H. C. &amp; Co 46 1/2 bush of wheat (Diehl) @ $1.45 cts per bush. A large fire in Brampton Dr Heggies house and stable and Rev J. Pringle's stable, The Wesleyan Church had a narrow escape, it took fire twice but was saved by the exertions of the fireman. A very warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June, WEDNESDAY 19, 1872</p> <p>Commenced cross plowing the fallow (in front of the house) it is in good order turning up quite mellow, The weather has turned suddenly to intense heat, the mercury rising to 90 degrees in the shade. Spent evening at house, a beautiful moonlight night.</p> <p>THURDAY 20 Was at the same work as yesterday with both teams. It is warmer than it was yesterday the sun has great power, when plowing in a fallow. The barley is just shooting out in head also the fall wheat is coming out but not very evenly.</p> <p>June, FRIDAY 21, 1872</p> <p>the heat this morning was very oppressive but this evening is some cooler the wind springing up from the North. Spent evening at Choir Practice in W.M. Church. had a moonlight chat with J.J. Bunting about Temperance Affairs generally quite a number of Brampton people are spending a day or two at Niagara Camp watching the movements and evolutions of the volunteers.</p> <p>SATURDAY 22</p> <p>Completed the cross plowing about 1 1/2 acres. Spent the forenoon in Brampton at J.W. Coles Gallery of Art. Sat for another negative the former one being discharged by the intense heat of the past few days. Mailed a letter to Aunt Jennie enclosing the pictures of little Mary and Johnnie Snell.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June, SUNDAY 23, 1872</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt. Pres. lesson II Kings XXIV 10 to 18th. The melodeonist Mr Hening Snell is absent more than half the Sabbaths through sickness, at which times I take his place. Rev John Shaw preached at Zion at 2 1/2 PM and took tea here this evening. Heard rev Mr Reid of meatford preach in W.M. Church Brampton at 1 PM, text II Corinthians VIII, chap, 9th verse.</p> <p>MONDAY 24 Was rebuilding the fence on the N. end of the little orchard just outside the cedar ledge. Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiation had some interesting readings. walked over to J.C. Snell's after arriving from Brampton about 11:30 PM when I arrived there instead starting to morrow morning for Pickering.</p> <p>June, TUESDAY 25, 1872 misses. J. R. Craig, J. C. Snell, J.G. Snell and myself started in a spring waggon at 3 o'clock A.M. for Pickering to attend a large sale of short Arm Cattle belonging to John Bell. it was noon when we got to the end of our journey, and just in time for the commencing of the sale, a large number of men present. several form the U. States.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 26 Had a very pleasant journey yesterday we started for home at 6 o'clock last night and got home just at day break this morning. Very tired and sleepy , The distance is about 45 miles. Had a jolly ride home, Mr Craig kept the company laughing by telling amusing stories. The township of Markham and Pickering are the handsomest and best in the Province of Ontario.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June, THURSDAY 27, 1872</p> <p>Went to Brampton this morning brought up to the Steam Grist Mill a grist of 19 bush wheat ground into flower and bran and 3 bags of barley and peas chopped. Drove up to Willow Lodge about noon to J. Snell &amp; Sons Auction Sale of short Horns and Berkshire (I acted as clerk, W.W. Roe auctioning) There was a large crowd of persons pres, short Horns brought good prices, 16 head.</p> <p>FRIDAY 28 brought $4.400, the most of them go to Iowa. Berkshires sold dull scarcely any demand. Spent this forenoon in the woods, cutting and hauling up to barnyard 4 {leavy} for haymour and a long rafter for sheep house roof. Spent evening at Choir Practice. The {Golontons} returned from Niagara yesterday in good spirits. The weather is exceedingly warm.</p> <p>June, SATURDAY 29, 1872</p> <p>Drove over to Stewarts Saw Mill in Esquesing and brought home 900 ft of Culled inch lumber and 100 ft of culled plank paid for total $4.00, it was a very cheap load. The roads are good, but very very dusty, have had no rain for over two weeks, The thermometer going about 85 degrees night and day.</p> <p>SUNDAY 30 Went to S. School this morning Supt. Pres. lesson, a review of the last 2 (acter's} lessons, comprising twelve lessons, all in II Kings Heard rev John Shaw preach in Brampton tonight - text- Acts X, 29th verse. Today has been exceedingly hot, one feels the heat more severely on Sundays.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Spent the afternoon at Brampton seeing a lacrosse match between 2nd travelers Ontario's of Toronto and Excelsion's of this town, the latter were victorious in 3 straight games. There were some splendid foot races. Spent evening at concert in Chisholm Hall given by P.M. Church for their S. School, the singing was excellent and readings by J. C. Craig and M. Punchon Jr. A very hot day.</p> <p>TUESDAY 2 Was engaged all day in mowing with scythe the grass around the grain fields, must not let any hay go to waste as the meadows are short. Put a new inch floor in the hay loft oven. the sheep house . The fall wheat and barley crops are filling rapidly the oats just coming out in head.</p> <p>July, WEDNESDAY 3, 1872</p> <p>Started mowing with the machine in the orchard field, the {mortiser} makes clean work except some short wire grass. Old Mr R. Rossitch died on Monday and was buried to day at Brampton Cemetery aged 72 yrs. he was only sick 4 or 5 days but suffered a great deal of pain. Had a small thunder shower this evening, the first rain for 3 weeks.</p> <p>THURSDAY 4 Father took a small lot of wool up to Grahams Factory, Caledon. For carding into rolls. Had a team harrowing the summer fallow. Commenced thinning out the turnips, are not up very even in the drills because of the dry weather. Was horse raking and drew in one load of hay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July, FRIDAY 5, 1872 Drew in the fence side hay from "other place" and around the fall wheat, 2 small loads. Cut some more grass with machine have about 1 acres mown Mrs John Snell and Mrs J.C. Snell were here visiting this afternoon. sold yesterday to J.C. Snell 4 Berks two of each sex@$10 each and 6 ewe lambs at $15 each.</p> <p></p> <p>SATURDAY 6 Received a latter from Uncle Adain, he is in very poor health they are in then midst if wheat harvest. Was heavily in hay all afternoon, have 10 loads in tonight, the quality is good, very fine and packs close in the mow. W. Carson came for the Berks. Sow pig.</p> <p>July, SUNDAY 7, 1872 Went to S. School this morning Supt, Pres - lesson _ Rom. V 1 to 10. Heard Rev Mr Scott preach at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M/ text II Kings V 12th verse. he is the junior minister for the next year and seems to be a very good preacher. Heard same minister and same sermon in Brampton tonight. Mr J.J. Bunting and Miss S. A. Downing were married on 1st July.</p> <p>MONDAY Mowed some 4 acres this afternoon and drew in 3 loads of it this evening, it is so dryed by the heat before cutting that it is almost ready to rake as soon as it is cut. Spent evening at the Lodge, was late in getting there for the first time this quarter, had a very pleasant meeting. lively speeches and interesting readings</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July, TUESDAY 9, 1872 Finished mowing the 15 acre field and have it all raked up, brought in 3 more loads this afternoon. The weather is somewhat cooler but keeps very dry, the thermometer ranging about 80 degrees.</p> <p><br /> WEDNESDAY 10 Completed drawing in the hay off the orchard field just about 20 loads of hay of first quality. Spent evening at Ebenezer at a meeting of teachers and senior scholars to study next Sunday's lesson and to practice some new pieces of music out of the "Organ" also for prayer there were 13 present.</p> <p>July, THURSDAY 11, 1872 Commenced cutting with the mower the 7 acre meadow next Mr D. Wiggins, act over 5 acres and horse raked and cocked it up, it being pretty ripe, did not require much drying. Had the first mess of new Early Rose potatoes for dinner yesterday, small but very sweet. FRIDAY 12 Completed the mowing of hay for this season and raked up the remainder of the field. Hauled in 3 small loads of hay this afternoon. it is fine and sweet, will make excellent fodder. frying hot this forenoon, some cooler this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July, SATURDAY 13, 1872 Finished the hay harvest this evening. Was drawing in all day have nearly 10 loads off this last field making a total of fully 30 loads of hay for this season excepting a little at the {fore} pat of the haying it is all harvested without a drop of rain to injure it.</p> <p>SUNDAY 14 Spent the morning in searching for a cow and did not get to S. School, Father and Emma were at S. School, lesson, Rom VIII, 6 to 18, J. C. Snell and family were here this afternoon and took tea. Heard Rev Mr Scott preach tonight - text- {Hebrews} XII 28th verse. A very very warm day.</p> <p>July, MONDAY 15, 1872 Spent the morning in fitting up the reaper changing it from the mower. Was picking cherries this afternoon, they are smaller than usual this season owing to the dry weather. Spent evening at the Lodge not a large attendance, one initiation and some short readings. Received a letter from John Mason.</p> <p>TUESDAY 16 Joseph White started wok here this morning, hired for 1 month @ $28.00. Commenced harvest by cutting barley it is not very ripe, and very light in weight. Had a fine shower at noon, was hoeing and thinning turnips. they have not come up evenly, not more than 1/4 of the seed has grown.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July, WEDNESDAY 17, 1872 Was cutting and binding barley it is not pleasant work binding it the beards are so troublesome. Started cross plowing, the thistles have gown a good deal since last plowing. Spent evening at Ebenezer Bible Class had a very nice meeting and profitable. Mrs Freeman of Brampton came in last night to spend the rest of the week here.</p> <p><br /> THURSDAY 18 Very rainy looking this morning but it cleaned off after a light shower. Cut with the cradle about 1/2 acres of fall wheat on the hill side, it is both rusty and midgey. a poor prospect for half are average field. Mrs J. C. Snell and children were here all day. The women folks of the house were making a very handsome coverlet.</p> <p>July, FRIDAY 19, 1872 Was cross plowing with both teams. Cradled the remainder of the barley in orchard and bound it. The folks were visiting at J.C. Snell's and berry picking. Drove Mrs Freeman home tonight was at Choir practice a good attendance and we had a good sing. Received a letter from Janice Dixon, Amaranth, her mother is nearly blind, her eyes have been affected for a good while.</p> <p>SATURDAY 20 Was cutting some more wheat with cradle and making roads for the reaper. Went to Brampton to attend a mass meeting of Reformers this evening. Hon. A. McKenzie and Hon Mr McKellar were there from Toronto. The former gave an able address for 2 hours on "Practical Functions of the Day" , a very large crowd and great excitement prevailed. Hon J.A. Cameron was present.</p> <p>TUESDAY 16 Joseph White started wok here this morning, hired for 1 month @ $28.00. Commenced harvest by cutting barley it is not very ripe, and very light in weight. Had a fine shower at noon, was hoeing and thinning turnips. they have not come up evenly, not more than 1/4 of the seed has grown.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_SUNDAY_21.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, SUNDAY 21, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_TUESDAY_23.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">July, TUESDAY 23, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July, SUNDAY 21, 1872</span></h2> <p>Had two very heavy thunder showers this morning, which has greatly refreshed vegetation. Went to S. School about two dozen present Supt pres. lesson Rom. X 8 to 13 Heard Rev J. Shaw preach in Zion text. Prov Ecclesiastes VII 8th Heard same minister tonight in Brampton, text. Rom XII chap 13th verse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Finished reaping the 5 acre piece of barley and bound about two thirds of it it is a very fair crop Commenced reaping the fall wheat across the Etobicoke, it is very rusty and considerably lodged and tangled. Spent evening at Lodge, one initiation and two reinstated who had broken their pledge.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July, TUESDAY 23, 1872</span></h2> <p>Continued the wheat cutting was hindered this afternoon by a light rain from West. The "Dodge Self Rake" on our new reaper works well, it leaves the sheaves generally nice and square, the reaper is a {light?} draft for the team</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Completed the wheat cutting, binding and stooking across the creek, it is a Heavy crop of straw, but grain is not well filled because of {?} and midge Spent evening at {Elevense?} Bible Class, quite a large attendance practised several new pieces out of the {?}, for to sing in Sunday School!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July, Thursday 25, 1872 Commenced cutting the wheat and barley field on "their place" about 2 acre of barley sowed where the wheat was winter killed the wheat in every this (?) mety, a heavy nob of barley stew but-it handler light. Was home howing the turnips what (?) is I them are growing that.</p> <p>Friday 26 Finished naping at "their place" and have bound it all except a little (of?) the barley which was very dry and ripe. Had a heavy wind nearly all day hon Jim ONeal toseing the showers about in allshaker. Went to Brampton this moring was at J.E. Ward's shop. Revived a Carthage Patriot from Aunt Jennie.</p> <p>July, Saturday 27, 1872 Hauled to pull in the pear with two (hayther?) they are thin on the ground partly on account of the (nauages?) (the?) win-worm they are quite ripe enough for hauling. Had a torn drawing in barley leaves. Mrs J. C. Snell (?) house yesterday home a trip out town he thinks highly of the country.</p> <p>Sunday 28 Spent morning at school, Supt. Pres. Lesson Romane XII 1 to 8. Dr. Moore &amp; (W.N. Aonn?) of Brampton were present as visitors appointed by (?) &amp; school Convention. They have witnessing addresses and spoke in high among (the?) school and Supt. Heard out J. Shaw (?) to wutg TuET P (ink splash) XIII 10th J.C. Snwll &amp; family were here today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_MONDAY_29.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, MONDAY 29, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_WEDNESDAY_31.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">July, WEDNESDAY 31, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_THURSDAY_1.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">August, THURSDAY 1, 1872</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July, MONDAY 29, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was cutting peas with two scythes, had a team drawing in barley, cleaned one field. J. W. {?} borrowed on {Salinda?} last about 6 bags of Diehl wheat to supply some of the customers with flour. Spent evening at Temple the Election of Offices for next quarter took place several of the old offices retained their places I was selected to same office. W.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Was cutting peas {?} noon This afternoon was hauling in fall wheat from across Etobicoke with {two?} teams, brought over 8 loads. Finished hauling the last of the barley from "their place" had 15 large loads off two acres. J.C. Snell brought 7 bush of peas here for to feed to one of the large sows for showing next fall.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July, WEDNESDAY 31, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday, bringing all of the wheat from across the creek except 8 {?} loads. Miss K. F. Snell spent afternoon here, drove buggy up to Bible Class this evening, had a short meeting not many present.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, THURSDAY 1, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was at the pea-pulling again this forenoon. Hauled wheat with two teams from "their place" a shower at tea time stopped the work. Started to drive up to J.C. Snell's this evening, but the horse getting frightened she kicked the dash board all to pieces making a general smash up on the 1st line East.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_FRIDAY_2.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, FRIDAY 2, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_SUNDAY_4.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, SUNDAY 4, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 5</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, FRIDAY 2, 1872</span></h2> <p>Drove team and waggon over to 1st line after the buggy and brought it home. Finished setting the 9 acres of peas. Had quite a heavy thunder shower which put a sudden stop to the harvesting. Was mowing the thistle that are scattered over the pasturelands to prevent them going to seed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Commenced reaping the oats but had to give it up as they are yet too green, the grain is pretty ripe but the straw full sap and vigorous. Had an unusually fine exhibition of "Aurora Borealis" this evening covering almost the entire face of the sky, parts of it a rich pink color giving it a very pretty aspect.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, SUNDAY 4, 1872</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt abs. Mr A Woodhall addressed the school, lesson Rom XII 9 to 21. I took Secretary's place and called the school roll, 55 present. The Quarterly Meeting was held at Harrison's this morning. J.C. Snell went to it. Heard Rev Mr Scott preach in Brampton to night, text Isaiah {L?} VII, 15th verse. Eternity - the only time that word occurs in the whole Bible.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Finished hauling in the fall wheat, had 22 loads off 16 acres Spent afternoon at Brampton at the nomination of Candidates for House of Commons at the Election which takes place next week. Hon J.K. Cameron H.R. Smith were the Nominees the business passed off quietly. Spent evening at the Lodge, the Offices were installed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_TUESDAY_6.2C_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, TUESDAY 6, 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_7"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_THURSDAY_8.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, THURSDAY 8, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_9"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, TUESDAY 6, 1862</span></h2> <p>A committee of {le?} members 3 ladies 3 gentlemen (work appointed last night at the Lodge to arrange for a Temperance Picnic to come off in a month from date.) I am one of the latter. Was drawing in peas all day with two teams and completed the work, 15 loads off 9 acres, the straw will be inferior because of the heavy showers last week. A very warm day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Was reaping and binding oats the grain is quite ripe and the straw is quite green and will take some time to cure it. Spent the evening at a Social given by Ms G. Ferguson who live on the farm just before here, the Brampton Brass Board was there, {that?} was not much equipment. Realized $23.00 for Mrs. {?}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, THURSDAY 8, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday and have bound about half the oats the rest are too short for binding, the reaper did not cut very clean. Was mowing with 3 scythes the 3 acres of late oats, are just beginning to ripen. Aunt Lizzie and children were here a {?} I drove them up to J.C. Snell's tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Was drawing manure to fall wheat ground at other place for root oats next year. Drew in the green oats, 3 loads of splendid feed, very heavy to pitch with fork. Spent evening at Choir Practice not a large attendance. Made a copy of this week's {?} Banner {?} Aunt Jennie Harrington</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_SATURDAY_10.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, SATURDAY 10, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_MONDAY_12.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, MONDAY 12, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, SATURDAY 10, 1872</span></h2> <p>Hauled 4 loads of loose oats from other place, but did not continue drawing as they are rather green. Drew 8 loads of {?} and manure on summer fallow. Had a splendid bathe in Etobicoke to night, the water was warm owing to intense heat of past three days.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. lesson. Rom. XIII 8 to end of chap. J.C. Snell and family spent afternoon here. Heard Rev Mr Scott preach this evening in Brampton W.M. Church text. Daniel VI 10th Misses Elsie and Emma Armstrong came from New York last night on a visit. A very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, MONDAY 12, 1872</span></h2> <p>Sent to J. Woodhalls a man and team to help thresh barley and wheat. Commenced {?} plowing the oat stubble on the fallout, it is very dry and pretty hard. Spent evening at the Lodge rather a slim attendance because of election excitement. Smith had an enthusiastic meeting in Brampton to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 13</span></h2> <p>The polling {?} the two candidates for House of Commons to us {sent?} this County, took place to day, {?} in favor of Smith with a majority of 10 votes. An immense crowd of people in Brampton tonight {???} for Smith's victory and music by the band, got home at midnight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_WEDNESDAY_14.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, WEDNESDAY 14, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_FRIDAY_16_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, FRIDAY 16 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, WEDNESDAY 14, 1872</span></h2> <p>Took the buggy down to Brampton to Anthony Bros. to the be transformed into a light waggon. Was crossplowing with both teams. Had a pretty heavy thunder shower this evening. The weather was warm and cloudy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Was hauling manure all day from sheep pen to other place 12 loads of first class manure. J. Whites time was up tonight, paid him $28.00 according to agreement. Had a visit from Mrs J.W. Main and Miss Elsie Armstrong of New York.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, FRIDAY 16 1872</span></h2> <p>Was hauling in loose oats and some sheaves. Spent evening at Choir Practice a good attendance, practised a funeral anthem from the "Harmonic {Sacra?}" "I heard a voice from Heaven say {?} unto me write". A lovely moonlight night and some cooler.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Shoveled "harvest home" this afternoon finished hauling the oats {12?} loads, the straw somewhat discolored by the late rain. The wife of Rev W. McFadden was buried to day, she died on Thursday, Aged 60 yrs. Rev John Shaw preached a sermon Father had J. {Tearments?} buggy to go to Brampton and horse ran away and broke the {buffers?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_SUNDAY_18.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, SUNDAY 18, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_TUESDAY_20.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, TUESDAY 20, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, SUNDAY 18, 1872</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt abs. lesson Romans XIV 7 to 13. a shower of rain this morning reduced the attendance of scholars. Spent afternoon at Brampton W.M. S School a well conducted school. Took tea at J.W. Mains in his new dwelling house near the G.J. R. depot. Heard Rev J. Shaw preach to night text II Thessal. III. 13th.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Commenced crossplowing the pea field. Separated the ram lambs (11) from the ewes and put them in the orchard field for feed them on cloves and grain. Spent evening at the Lodge, 4 more added to our numbers, two P.M. Ministers and J.D. {Sharick?} two daughters</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, TUESDAY 20, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was making out the fallow into ridges 22 H - wide, and had the other team cross-plowing. The weather is exceedingly warm and oppressive, with a few sprinkles of rain. Had a visit last Friday evening from W. George Rice of Oshawa.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Commenced ridging up the fallow, the ground is quite damp and turns up quite yellow. Took a small load of peas and oats {?} bush down to Mains Steam Mill for chopping to feed the calves the pasture is getting very short. The Thermometer standing above 90 {degrees} in the shade</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_THURSDAY_22.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, THURSDAY 22, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_SATURDAY_24.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, SATURDAY 24, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, THURSDAY 22, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday, have 2 1/2 acres plowed. Collins the Painter called here for the 1/2 bolt of water line he left here about a month ago, we {?} have our barns painted this year because the milk is so hard to get. Exceedingly warm and dry.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Ridging up continued Mrs J.C. Snell and children are here to day, also Misses Emma Armstrong and Elsie Modeland. Spent evening at Clairville Lodge of J.L.G.T., drove there with D. H. Scott of Brampton in a livery rig, 4 buggy loads went over to visit there and make arrangements for a Grand Union {Social?}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, SATURDAY 24, 1872</span></h2> <p>Have 5 acres ridged, nearly half the field. J.C. Snell came and took away 7 of our best ewe lambs @ $15.00 each, they intend feeding them up for shows J.W. Main paid us for the wheat he borrowed 13 bush @ $1.35 cts per buck. It was 1 o'clock this morning when I got home, they have a fine Temperance Hall in Clairville.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. lesson Rom. XV 1 to 7, Subject, "Help one another". Spent afternoon at home filling up the Class books blanks with names of the scholars. Heard Rev J. Shaw preach in Brampton to night, text. Mark V. 1 to 20, verse inclusive. A very warm day, a few sprinkles of rain this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_MONDAY_26.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, MONDAY 26, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_WEDNESDAY_28.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, WEDNESDAY 28, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, MONDAY 26, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was ridging all day, but it was tough work, the extreme heat and the flies are very bad on the horses, plowed 1/2 acres Spent evening at the lodge a young man from "Rescue" Temple (Toronto) visited us and gave a short address J.J. Bunting edited the "Chronicle" very ably and humorously.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Had a nice shower of rain last night. Bought {?} John {Coyne?} a pair of long books "{??}" for every day wear Price $4.50. Was at barn work to day as yesterday plowed nearly two acre.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, WEDNESDAY 28, 1872</span></h2> <p>Still at the plowing. Spent evening at {?} Bible Class, a larger attendance than usual, had a chat about holding the R.R. Anniversary, decided to have it about the middle of October, a committee to select music, Misses Maggie R. Watson E. Rossiter, H.F. Snell and H. Snell {?} were appointed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Completed the ridging today at noon. Was grubbing out large stores on the pea field. Went to Brampton this evening and made with J.M. {?} over to Clairville to meet Pierre {?} made some further arrangements very cold driving home at 1 oclock A.M.. Had a nice shower this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_FRIDAY_30.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, FRIDAY 30, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_31"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_SUNDAY_1.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, SUNDAY 1, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, FRIDAY 30, 1872</span></h2> <p>Sowed {11 or 17} bush of Diehl wheat on 10 1/2 acres of ground, it was very windy making it difficult work to sow evenly the first fall wheat I ever sowed. Spent evening at Choir Practice Rather slim attendance. A great change in the weather cold enough to wear coat and mitts. Bought 1/2 bush of Timothy seed @ $4.00 per bush</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 31</span></h2> <p>Commenced sowing the Timothy after the wheat but gave it up because of the high wind. Finished running the cross and {?} furrows. Got home our new spring waggon, it is light and stylish, also brought up J. Learments buggy, cost us $10.00 for repairs.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, SUNDAY 1, 1872</span></h2> <p>Drove the new spring waggon up to S. School. Supt pres. lesson I Corinthians 1. 18 to 25 verses. Heard Rev J. Scott preach at Zion this afternoon, text, "Praise waiteth for Thee O God in Zion" the minister and Eli Crawford {?} took tea here. J.C. Snell and family were here also. Very smoky atmosphere today, from large flies over Caledon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2</span></h2> <p>{Dogs?} among the sheep again last night causing the death of a fine ewe lamb, and breaking the leg of a ram lamb, so that ewe had to kill it. Finished shovelling the cross furrows in the fall wheat field. Spent evening at the Lodge had a lively and {?} meeting {cut off} address by Rev J. Bradshaw and "Safeguard Chronicle" by {?} J.M. Reid</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_TUESDAY_3.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, TUESDAY 3, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_THURSDAY_5.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, THURSDAY 5, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, TUESDAY 3, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was engaged today in hauling off the large stones from the pea field, harrowing and marking it into 22 ft ridges. Had a visit from Mr and Mrs Joseph {Pearen?} from Springbrook. The weather is very dry and quite cool, had frost last night for the first time this season.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Was ridging up the pea field with both teams. Spent the noon hour at Campbell's "Blacksmith's Shop No 10" in getting "Charley" shod in fore feet, he is very hard to {?}, not standing still a minute at the time. Spent evening reading "Uncle Toms Cabin" and "{penning?} apples for drying".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, THURSDAY 5, 1872</span></h2> <p>Have 1/3 of the pea land ridged, about 3 acres for to sow "Treadwell" wheat, getting the seed from J. Wordhall in exchange for one Diehl wheat. Had a visit from Mrs Calder and Mrs McLellan of Brampton drove them home this evening in our new spring waggon 13 {ought?} at A. Dick's book store "The Lamplighter".</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Finished the fall seeding by sowing 3 acres of the pea land with 5 3/4 of Treadwell wheat. Had a very nice rain last night which has freshened things considerably. Had a short call from J. {?}, he is just starting for the {?} in the Western States with a large {?} of Berkshires and sheep</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_SATURDAY_7.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, SATURDAY 7, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_MONDAY_9.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, MONDAY 9, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_10"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, SATURDAY 7, 1872</span></h2> <p>Spent part of last evening at Choir Practice and remainder at W. Campbell's NO. 10, in their new house in company with two or three young folks. Was hauling gravel from the creek and filling up some holes in the barnyard. The thermometer stood at 90 {degrees} in the shade.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt. abs. A. Woodhall addressed the School lesson I Cor. III 6 to 13 verses. Spent afternoon and took tea at J.C. Snell's. Drove to Brampton this evening and heard Rev J. Scott preach text Jeremiah - "Is there no balm in Gilead" "Is there no physician there". A very good sermon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, MONDAY 9, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was threshing peas with the flails this forenoon, they are a very fair sample but will not yield well according to {straus?} Was taking the stones out of the sheep-pen well intend digging it some deeper. Spent evening at the Lodge, the Safeguard Chronicle by A. Morton Got at Institute Library "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Spent most of the day down in the well, took out a foot of dirt, it is very hard, can hardly get it pryed up with a pick "red rock". Spent evening at home peeling apples for drying. Had nice rains both yesterday and today, the wheat is coming up but not very evenly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_WEDNESDAY_11.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, WEDNESDAY 11, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_FRIDAY_13.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, FRIDAY 13, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, WEDNESDAY 11, 1872</span></h2> <p>Spent the day at Mr {?} Heath's helping to thresh wheat. Spent evening at Ebeneser practising music for the Anniversary, made a selection of 8 or 10 pieces out of the S.S. Organ. The weather is warm and misty.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Was working at the well nearly all day, the rain came on so heavily in the afternoon that we had to give up work, have sunk the well 2 ft deeper, but there is only a limited supply of water in it as yet. Had an extra heavy rain fall, the fall wheat is making great progress.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, FRIDAY 13, 1872</span></h2> <p>Completed stoning up the well my first experience at the work cannot say I fell in love with the job. Spent evening at Brampton at Choir Practice they have accepted an invitation to sing at Mount {?} on 23rd inst. Mrs {?} Ferguson is going to move to Toronto on Monday next to live for a year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Was digging a ditch from the unver drain (that drains the surplus water from the front lane) {?} the sheeppen well, filled the new drain with coarse gravel, instead of making a stone drain, that the water may be purified before entering the well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_SUNDAY_15.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, SUNDAY 15, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_TUESDAY_17.2C_1862"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, TUESDAY 17, 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, SUNDAY 15, 1872</span></h2> <p>A lovely day, the sky of the deepest blue, a cool bracing air. Father, mother, {?}, Emma &amp; I drove spring waggon over to Naval Camp Meeting, held in pine bush of Mr J. Foster, commenced on Thursday evening last, the largest crowd I ever saw at a Camp Meeting Rev Dr Greene of Toronto preached text. Heb. VI. 18th. Rev W. McFadden preached text I. Cor. 1st, 22nd verse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Commenced plowing fall wheat stubble ground at other place with both teams, the recent heavy rains make the plows run well. Spent evening at the Lodge, one invitation, the "Safeguard Chronicle" by Brother J.J. Bunting was instructive and amusing. Spent half hour at Mr J.D. Shenick's house practising music for tomorrow night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, TUESDAY 17, 1862</span></h2> <p>Drove spring waggon up to Mr John Snell's this morning for Miss K.F. Snell, started from Brampton at 11 o'clock with 8 passengers, in company {^ with} Several more teams headed by Brass Band for Claireville to attend the "Temperance Demonstration" spent a pleasant afternoon with games and listening to able speeches by some of the ablest advocated of Temperance in Ontario, R. Smith M.P. Mains.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Spent last evening at a Concert in Claireville "Templar's Hall" Miss Freema from Toronto was best singer the rest of them were from Brampton Got home about midnight of a splendid moon light night I was plowing all day with both teams Had a heavy thunder shower this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_THURSDAY_19.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, THURSDAY 19, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_SATURDAY_21.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, SATURDAY 21, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, THURSDAY 19, 1872</span></h2> <p>Had some heavy rain early this morning. Was helping Ambrose Woodhall to thresh wheat and barley. J.C. Snell was here this evening, they are making great preparations for the Exhibition in Hamilton. Spent evening at home pairing apples. Received copy of "Carthage Patriot" from Aunt Jennie.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning and shipped for J. Snell to Hamilton the Berkshire sow we have been feeding for them. Had a splendid time at the Reform Picnic held in Mr Stork's orchard. Brampton this afternoon a great crowd present and a host of speakers, McKenzie, McCellar, Paterson, Diamond, Blaim, Bolton &amp; Henning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, SATURDAY 21, 1872</span></h2> <p>There were 3 brass bands present yesterday and bagpipes, the weather was beautiful and all enjoyed themselves extra well. Finished plowing the field at the other place. Sold to Mr. Stewart of "King, {?}" a raw lamb $15.00 and to Mr. Williams, "5th line West", one @ $10. John Snell's {herds?} and flocks started for Hamilton Exhibition yesterday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt abs. A Woodhall questioned the school, had a short practice of the anniversary tunes. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev Mr. Point of Toronto preach. text. Job XIX chap. 25 to 29th verses. A very warm day and showers, lesson this morning at S. School I Cor. XIII.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_MONDAY_23.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, MONDAY 23, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_WEDNESDAY_25.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, WEDNESDAY 25, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 26</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, MONDAY 23, 1872</span></h2> <p>A rainy morning. Started for Hamilton Prov. Exhibition {?} Toronto per G.T. Railway &amp; G.W. Railway. Spent two hours in Toronto, about noon, saw a powerful dredging machine at work in the bay cleaning mud out of the bottom of the lake, arrived at Hamilton at 3 P.M. and quickly found my way to Show Grounds.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Was busily engaged all day in dressing and feeding up the sheep of J. Snell &amp; Sons, and in showing them for prizes, of which they took a good many, and Prince of Wales Prize for best flock of {?}, there was keen competition, the show of sheep being the longest &amp; best that has ever been in Canada, mostly imported from England.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, WEDNESDAY 25, 1872</span></h2> <p>In the Short Farm Class they were also very successful, gaining the majority of first prizes and the two largest prizes offered for best herd of Short {Farm?} Cattle this class was largely represented with splendid animals, they also gained some prizes on Berkshire swine, the show in all other departments of the Exhibition was particularly good.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 26</span></h2> <p>The Governor General of Canada and Lady visited the Exhibition today and {?} after them large and admiring crowds, Lord Dufferin is plain and also able and his wife very handsome. Large crowds of people on Fair Ground today but nearly all strangers, very few present from this County of Peel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_FRIDAY_27.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, FRIDAY 27, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_SUNDAY_29.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, SUNDAY 29, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, FRIDAY 27, 1872</span></h2> <p>Did not have any opportunity of looking around the City during the day time, but had a stroll in it every evening, it is a very pretty place, the ground in the neighborhood is very rolling and soil sandy, the scenery is grand, there are several beautiful fountains and gardens in the heart of the City, some very fine buildings and churches.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 28</span></h2> <p>The Exhibition farm ably broke up yesterday, although the greater part of the {flocks?} was not moved until to day. We shipped out stock for Guelph via {Galt?} and Armstrong for the Central Fair held there next week. The scenery along the road from Ham. to Guelph was the finest I ever saw. It was just dark when we arrived</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September, SUNDAY 29, 1872</span></h2> <p>Came down from Guelph this morning by the 4.A.M. train J.C. Snell and I and got home at 7 oclock, tired and sleepy with a very bad cold. Today is showers and spent it at home. Rev J.C. Scott preached at Zion to an attentive audience.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 30</span></h2> <p>{Missrs.?} Guy Bell &amp; John Campbell threshed for us to day with their old machine, about 200 bush of oats, fair sample and weight, but small yield per acre (9 acres), started the fall wheat. Diehl &amp; Soules.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_TUESDAY_1.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, TUESDAY 1, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_THURSDAY_3.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, THURSDAY 3, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_4"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, TUESDAY 1, 1872</span></h2> <p>Finished threshing the rest of the fall wheat, have 230 bush only a midling sample, made a small stack of wheat straw but have all the rest in the barn and a great pile of chaff threshed barley this afternoon about 300 bush, which finishes our threshing for this year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Was engaged this forenoon in washing the ram lambs with warm soft-water and soap, there are 8 of them left uet. Spent afternoon at Mr David Wiggins, Jr. helping to raise a log stable. Walked up to J.C. Snells and staid all night with them</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, THURSDAY 3, 1872</span></h2> <p>Commenced ridging the pea land 22 ft ridges. Was digging the early potatoes and storing them for further use, about 20 bush of all varieties of early potatoes. Father spent the day at Guelph Central Fair, J. Snell has been successful in carrying off the largest and best prizes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Was at same work as yesterday County Peel, Agrie J {??} hold their Animal Show today and to morrow, the Fair Ground is enlarged and greatly improved. The weather is fine and dry pretty severe {?} frosts at night. Had an arrival of a small litter of Berkshires only 4, they are well marked.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_SATURDAY_5.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, SATURDAY 5, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_6"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_MONDAY_7.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, MONDAY 7, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_8"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 8</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, SATURDAY 5, 1872</span></h2> <p>Another son for Mrs J.C. Snell Spent the day at Brampton Fair, the day was warm and dry and the crowds of folks assembled immense, the show in live stock was not quite up to some former years for quantity but quality was very good, the Show of Implements and Carriages was large and good.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at Ebenezer {Union?} S. School, Supt abs. Mr A Woodhall addressing the scholars on the lesson Psalm C XXXVII, subject the captivity of the Jews in Babylon. Spent afternoon at home writing and making up S. School Roll and {?}. Very heavy thunder storm this evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, MONDAY 7, 1872</span></h2> <p>A heavy rain last night and this morning. Was engaged in {?} barley, it came dirty from the {?} so that a great deal blows out of it now. Sold to K.C. &amp; Co 51 bush barley @ 58 cts per bush, which is 2 cts below market price because of the lightness of it. Plucked the apple crop this week have about 20 bushels.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Started this morning just before daybreak 4:30 o'clock for Port {?} with 61 bush barley got 66 cts per bush {?} the market has fallen a little several of the {?} had loads down. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Robert Carter @ $10.00 and one to James Brown @ $8.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_WEDNESDAY_9.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, WEDNESDAY 9, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_FRIDAY_11.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, FRIDAY 11, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 12</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, WEDNESDAY 9, 1872</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day, just warm enough to be pleasant. Spent the day at Robert Smith's M.P. helping to thresh wheat and barley. Settled in full the remainder of the payment on the new reaper at Haggerts Office $68.00. Spent evening at the Lodge, (had no meeting on Monday on account of 13.8.8 party) Safeguard Chronicle by J.J. Bunting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in ridging up in the pea field, plowed 12 acres. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Jacob Scott of Luther Township @ $10.00. J. Snell &amp; Sons have been again very successful in taking prizes at London (Western) Fair to the amount of $250.00 Spent this evening at Ebenezer Practice for Anniversary</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, FRIDAY 11, 1872</span></h2> <p>Started this morning at 7 o'clock for Charleston Fair in light waggon, father, J. Heath and B. Watson, arrived there at 10 o'clock distance 13 miles, a very good show in all departments for a township fair, about 2500 persons present and Brampton Brass Band, father was one of the judges on cattle The day was cold, a few flakes of snow. Got home at 8 P.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Completed the plowing in pea field and shovelled the cross drains intended for spring wheat. Had corn and pumpkins harvest today a full waggon box of pumpkins and some quantity of corn stalks. Spent evening seeing a sad sight, the burning of J. Simpson's barn and stables nearly everything destroyed. Insurance $500.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_SUNDAY_13.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, SUNDAY 13, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_TUESDAY_15.2C_1862_.5Bsic.5D"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, TUESDAY 15, 1862 [sic]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_16"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, SUNDAY 13, 1872</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt abs. J.C. Snell addressed the school on the lesson Dan. I 8 to 17, subject "Daniel's {Temperance?} Society". Heard at Zion this afternoon Rev Mr {Joliffe?} of the Streetsville {?} preach text, Acts, IIII chap 10th verse. A rainy evening, staid at home and practised music</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Commenced plowing the barley stubble next the root crop, the ground is in fine condition perhaps a little too damp the {?} scarcely clean itself Spent evening at the Lodge had quite a variety of readings and recitations and songs. Got a library "The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, TUESDAY 15, 1862 [sic]</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday with two teams. There is a disease similar to a very bad cold, just now very prevalent among the horses, and has proved fatal in one or two instances, but our horses are a little affected with it. Spent evening and staid all night at J.C.S. he being away "west" on business.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Finished plowing the barley ground and run the cross drains The weather is pretty cold with hard frost at night, had a light snow storm yesterday. Spent this evening at singing practice at Ebenezer, a good attendance sang some pieces out of the "Pure Gold" and S.S. Organ</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_THURSDAY_17.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, THURSDAY 17, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_SATURDAY_19.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, SATURDAY 19, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, THURSDAY 17, 1872</span></h2> <p>Started the harvesting of late potatoes this morning but was stopped by a heavy East rain which lasted the entire day. Prepared a grist of wheat and some grain for chopping. Subscribed on Monday last for the "Casket" a weekly Temperance Paper publi. at {Napance?} @ $1.00 per year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Was picking stones off the fall wheat stubble, there is a good catch of Timothy and clover on it "across the creek". Spent afternoon helping J. Simpson put up a temporary horse stable. Spent evening at Ebenezer practice a large attendance and better music than ever.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, SATURDAY 19, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was helping J. SImpson again this forenoon. Was harvesting the potato crop, have about 30 bush of "Gleasons", they are a fine potato and yield well. Mr Carson called here to day and paid his note of $125.00, made him a present of a ram lamb. Spent evening in Brampton bought 2 copies of "Pure Hold" for our S. School.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon at S. School Supt pres. and gave a short description of St Louis S. Schools. Rev J. Brooks addressed the school on the lesson, Daniel II 1 to 19, "The Furious King". Heard Rev John Shaw preach in Brampton to night, text. Ecclesiastes XII, 1st verse "Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_MONDAY_21.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, MONDAY 21, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_WEDNESDAY_23.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, WEDNESDAY 23, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, MONDAY 21, 1872</span></h2> <p>Finished the potato harvest, 40 bush of Garnet {?}, 28 bush of Gleasons and 12 bush of Early Rose and Goodwick, they are all good sound potatoes and pretty fair size. Spent the forepart of evening at the Lodge and the remainder at S.S. Anniversary in P.M. Church, excellent music by the Choir and addresses by Revs {Q?}. Guttery, J. Edgar, J. Shaw and Baipre..</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Spent the day at the stone prepping job. Bright warm weather yesterday and to day Spent evening at Ebenezer Singing Practice, a large attendance I had to play the melodeon in the absence of Hewey Snell. The teachers and officers, made some necessary arrangements for next Thursday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, WEDNESDAY 23, 1872</span></h2> <p>Completed the job we were at yesterday, there were a good many stones in those fields. Was plowing the potato ground. The horses are doing poorly, and are losing flesh and spirits very fast.</p> <p>Rev. W. Millard sent a nicely written motto in large letters "The Seed is the Word" "We sow in faith" to be put up in the Church for tomorrow night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon assisting to to build a platform in Zion and make some other arrangements. Drove all my sisters up to the S. School Anniversary Party, the attendance of visitors and strangers was not so large as last year but we had a very pleasant party, Revs Brooks, Millard, Henridge {?} Scott and W.N. Hossie addressed the meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_FRIDAY_25.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, FRIDAY 25, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_SUNDAY_27.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, SUNDAY 27, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_28"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 28</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, FRIDAY 25, 1872</span></h2> <p>Two of the Officers of our S. School were married yesterday Mr Robert Thompson and Miss Mary Snell. Spent forenoon in cleaning out and fixing up the churches in their usual style. Intended having a Social this evening and a lecture by Rev J.G. Scott but it rained steadily all evening, a few of us met at Ebenezer for an hour and had tea, then quietly dispersed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Have threshed thus far about 25 bush of peas of this year's growing. Was farming wheat for market. Had a short visit from Mrs Robt. Gardener. Spent two hours in Brampton this afternoon. J.C. Snell took tea here this evening. It has rained increasingly for 24 hours and more or less for 48 hours and no prospect of clear up</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, SUNDAY 27, 1872</span></h2> <p>A drizzling rain still prevails but has cleared off this evening. Walked alone up to S. School this morning, Supt. abs. only 16 present. A. Woodhall addressed the School on the lesson Daniel II 21 to 35. "The Interpreter", Rev J.G. Scott took tea here this evening on his way from Zion, where there were only 3 people. Heard him preach tonight in Brampton text Ephesians V. 14.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 28</span></h2> <p>A bright beautiful day, but very muddy. Was pea threshing and choring generally. Started to fatten our hogs on Saturday 7 sows and 2 barrows, 7 months old Spent evening at a public Meeting of the Good Templars, speeches by Revs J. Shaw and J.G. Scott and readings and recitations by other members and some good music a large attendance.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_TUESDAY_29.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, TUESDAY 29, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_THURSDAY_31.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, THURSDAY 31, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_FRIDAY_1.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November, FRIDAY 1, 1872</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, TUESDAY 29, 1872</span></h2> <p>Sold 85 bush of Diehl wheat to J.W. Main @ $1.19 per bush. Commenced pulling the turnips by hand, a very thin crop. Spent afternoon at the raiding of a barn for Mr Robert Lowes 1st line west, had a lively and pleasant time. Mrs J.C. Snell and family are spending this evening and to night here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Was pulling turnips this forenoon and drew in 5 loads of them Father drove Mrs J.C. Snell and children home this afternoon and visited Mr J. Snell, Sen. who is very, very sick. Brought home 4 bags of apples for home use from J.C. Snell's. Spent evening at home reading S.S. Libraries and peeling pumpkins</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October, THURSDAY 31, 1872</span></h2> <p>Completed the turnip harvest have rather more than 200 bush 7 1/2 loads, they are good solid turnips and of medium size. The past month has been an unusually mild one and the past few days grand, clear and warm and not very hard frosts at night. Sold yesterday a ram lamb to Mr Duckworth @ $8.50. This is Hallow E'en night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, FRIDAY 1, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was engaged this forenoon in helping J. Learment slaughter and dress his hogs. This afternoon commenced operations on the barnyard well by taking out the stones, it is a heavy job, very hard on the fingers. Spent this evening at Choir Practice a large attendance. John Snell Senior died this evening, aged 63 yrs after a rather short illness. He died very easy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_SATURDAY_2.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, SATURDAY 2, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_MONDAY_4.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, MONDAY 4, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 5</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, SATURDAY 2, 1872</span></h2> <p>Continued the operations on the well. Lost a valuable yearling heifer, last night by eating too many turnip tops. Sold the hide to J. Wigley for $3.18. Father and mother drove up to Mr Snell's ("Willow Lodge") this evening to sympathize with the bereaved friends. Received the first copy of the "Casket" - a paper devoted to Temperance pub. at Napance $1.00 per year</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Spent this morning at Brampton Quarterly Meeting, Rev J. Shaw preached, text, Hebrews XII 1st &amp; 2nd verses, a most excellent and deeply affecting sermon, a pretty large attendance. Walter Gardener and I walked up to Willow Lodge this evening and spent an hour there with the friends and relatives of the deceased.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, MONDAY 4, 1872</span></h2> <p>Spent the afternoon at the late John Snell's funeral it was a very large one, Rev J. Shaw preached in the house, text. Ephesians. "Today if ye will hear his voice harden not your hearts", he was buried at the old Zion burial ground on 1st line. Spent the evening at the Lodge, election of Officers for next quarter, I was elected of W.F. Secretary</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon in the well and sunk it about one foot, the work is very hard, it is slow work Spent afternoon at Township Plowing Match on lot 19{?} Road, at Mr A. Giffen's, the attendance not very large, either of the plowmen or spectators. Mr W.{?}. Brown of Toronto {?}. took first prize in 1st Class. The ground was in fine order and some fine work done</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_WEDNESDAY_6.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, WEDNESDAY 6, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_7"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_FRIDAY_8.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, FRIDAY 8, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_9"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, WEDNESDAY 6, 1872</span></h2> <p>Finished the well digging by striking two or three small springs, it is nearly 16 ft deep the water about 3 ft deep. Commenced stoning the well this afternoon and done about 1/3 of it. Sold the last ram lamb of this season to Mr Drinkwater Senior @ $8.00 each. Spent evening writing a letter to Mr Thomas Mason</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Finished stoning the well and got the pump in it once more, it is a heavy job building the stone wall. The weather keeps very mild for the lateness of the season, have had very few heavy frosts as yet. Killed and dressed a Berkshire barrow 1yr old, weighed 140 lbs.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, FRIDAY 8, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was fixing the under drain that carries the water from driving house roof into the well, it is one half stone drain and the other half an inch pine box. Took 6 bags of apples up to Mr John Campbell's and made 20 gals of cider with his mill. Spent evening at Choir Practice at Brampton W.M. Church.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Paid to James Hanson $48.00 the amount due him out of $65 for 7 months, had several days lost time, and had received many at different times, he is going to live beyond Hamilton 18 miles. Commenced plowing the turnip land, it is pretty stiff plowing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_SUNDAY_10.2C_1972_.5Bsic.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, SUNDAY 10, 1972 [sic]</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_TUESDAY_12.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, TUESDAY 12, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, SUNDAY 10, 1972 [sic]</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S.School Supt pres. lesson Daniel, III 19 to 26 "The Young men in the fire" A few words of parting was given to the Hanson family who are going to leave the neighbourhood Heard Rev John Shaw preach at Zion at 2 P.M. text, Daniel, III 19 to 26. Heard him preach the same sermon in Brampton to night, J.C.S. and family took dinner and tea here</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Was plowing turnip ground with both teams and finished it except headland. Mailed a copy of the Peel Banner to Aunt Jennie Harrington, it contains Mr Snell's obituary notice quite a lengthy history of his life and doings. Spent evening at the Lodge in Old Town Hall, 4 were invited and Officers Installed for Quarter ending January 31st 1873</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, TUESDAY 12, 1872</span></h2> <p>The Annual Meeting of Grand Lodge of I.O.G. Templars for Ontario meets in Hamilton today and next two days Rev J. Shaw and Dr C.J. Moore are going to represent "Safeguard" Lodge No 350, Brampton. Was shovelling cross drains and doing some other necessary jobs for the approaching winter. To night is beautifully clear moonlight and the atmosphere quite mild.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Father mother &amp; Viney drove to Brampton this morning and visited Dr Patullo to consult him about Viney's health. Rode "Pollie" the 5 yr old lay mare and sold her to a Mr {blank} from Toronto for $125, received $5.00 on the long air he is buying and very good prices.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_THURSDAY_14.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, THURSDAY 14, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_SATURDAY_16.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, SATURDAY 16, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, THURSDAY 14, 1872</span></h2> <p>Appointed by Lieut. Gov. Howland as a day of thanksgiving to Lord for the bountiful harvest for the Province of Ontario, and to be kept as a public holiday. Took the gun and spent forenoon shooting in the woods, but did not see much game. Took dinner and tea at J.C. Snell's J.M. Jones and wife were there.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Led our mare (5 yr old) "Pullie" down to Brampton and delivered her to Jas Grand who bought her and received the balance of the pay $120.00 from him for her. Spent afternoon killing and dressing turkeys and ducks for market. Spent evening at S.S. Teachers Meeting, to dispose of the Tea Party funds of $15.00</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, SATURDAY 16, 1872</span></h2> <p>Last night appropriated $8.00 for copies of the "Christian Advocate" to be distributed among the scholars. Sold to H.C. &amp; Co, 12 turkeys which weighed 114 lbs @ 8 cts per lb, and 10 pairs of ducks @ 50 cts per pair, trial, $14.12, which sum was spent for 1 day of white handled table knives and nickle {sic} silver forks and other articles. Was hauling in the remainder of straw stack into barn.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. lesson Raniel III, 26 to 33, subject "The outcast King" Father &amp; mother drove up to J.C. Snell's for dinner and tea; they have some visitors from near Ottawa. Heard Rev John Shaw preach in Brampton to night text, Habbakuk III chap. 4th verse. A clear sharp frosty day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_MONDAY_18.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, MONDAY 18, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_WEDNESDAY_20.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, WEDNESDAY 20, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, MONDAY 18, 1872</span></h2> <p>Sold our 6 yr old ram "Champion" to Mr Harris of Derry West for $20.00 cash. Spent the evening at the Lodge, it was held in the Odd Fellows Hall (over Wilkinson's Store), there were five young men initiated, had some information about the Grand Lodge held in Hamilton last week Mailed a "Guardian" to Aunt Jennie</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>The weather continues dry and cold, the ground has been frozen up all this week. Spent afternoon in Brampton sat for two {?} at J.W. Cole's, they are pretty fairly executed. Spent evening at J.C. Snell's in chit chat he started tonight for Whitby to a Sale of Short {Hams?}.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, WEDNESDAY 20, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in hauling gravel up from the banks of the Etobicoke for banking up against the stone wall of the house and mould to cover some plants and flowers for the Winter. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's sister Viney in there this is week made her a present of a gold ring worth $2.00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Was lining the buffalo robes with woolen carpet for to make them {?}. Sold to H.C. &amp; Co 22 bush barley @ {$80?} and bought 10 bush of corn @ 62 cts per bush. Got 10 bags barley chopped at mam's. Mr {?} Fox spent the evening here. Received last Friday a letter from Aunt Jennie with photo of uncle John H and his sons</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_FRIDAY_22.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, FRIDAY 22, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_SUNDAY_24.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, SUNDAY 24, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, FRIDAY 22, 1872</span></h2> <p>J.C. Snell brought Viney home she has been there all this week J.C.S. bought a cow at Thompson's Sale for $910.00 on Wednesday. Spent this evening in Brampton hearing Prof. {Lowan?} of New York lecture on Courtship and Marriage and seen him mesmerise a young man so that he had him entirely under his control, it is a wonderful sight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Was hauling on the sleigh (there having been a slight {flung?} of snow) chip manure from the door yard into the front lane, in piles for trees next spring planting also put some around the young apple trees hauled 8 loads. The weather's some milder today Have been feeding the stock for about a week, 4 horses 14 cattle 28 sheep 12 Berkshires</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, SUNDAY 24, 1872</span></h2> <p>Spent morning at S. School Supt pres. lesson. Daniel.V. 22 to end of chap. subject, "The hand writing on the wall". A large attendance of scholars the weather being fine and warm. Heard Rev J.G. Scott preach at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. text, Micah II chao 10th verse, an eloquent sermon J.C. Snell and family spent part of the day here. Staid at home this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Was splitting black ash nails in the "other place" bush, they are difficult to split because of the frost in them making the wood very brash. Spent the evening at the Lodge, had a pleasant meeting, "Safe Guard Chronicle" by Dr. Moore and a song from {smudged} Braid "The Old Man's drunk again". The weather is pretty cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_TUESDAY_26.2C_1862_.7Bsic.7D"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, TUESDAY 26, 1862 {sic}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_THURSDAY_28.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, THURSDAY 28, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, TUESDAY 26, 1862 {sic}</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday and have about 60 ash nails split and some cord wood. Spent evening writing a letter to Aunt Jennie and send one of my Photos and a {?} to her and Johnny Harrington my cousin, Ciney is writing to Sarah Peacock.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning with mother and VIney on shopping business and other matters. Heard Rev Mr Russell of Detroit lecture on "Prohibition" this evening in Court House Brampton, he is a very humorous and able speaker and is R.W.C. Templar the highest office in America belonging to I.O.G. Templars.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, THURSDAY 28, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was chopping firewood in the woods and cut my foot bus not seriously, made a fearful gash in my boot. Spent evening at Zion hearing Rev Mr Bradley of England lecture on Temperance but it was only very plainly done and not at all interesting, only a few present. Had quite a snow storm but did not last long. The roads are splendid, as level and smooth as plank</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Was chopping all day. A bitter cold day, measuring nearly down to Zero. J.C. Snell bought 8 imported shearling ewes {?} in Markham @ $600. Drove up to J.C.S. this evening for mother, she has been visiting there a day or two.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_SATURDAY_30.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, SATURDAY 30, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_SUNDAY_1.2C_1972_.7Bsic.7D"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">December, SUNDAY 1, 1972 {sic}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_MONDAY_2.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, MONDAY 2, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November, SATURDAY 30, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday, cut a large dry beach tree. The farm of the late Erastus Bunting was sold by auction at 2 P.M. to a Mr. Armstrong for $5,020, rather a low price, it ought to have brought another $2,000. Received from Aunt Jennie a "Carthage Banner"</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, SUNDAY 1, 1972 {sic}</span></h2> <p>Our folks went to the funeral of Jonathan Pearson's child 2 yr old. Rev J. Shaw preached. Spent forenoon at S. School, Supt pres, lesson Dan. VI, 4 to 10, subject "The Conspiracy against Daniel". Heard Rev J. {?} Scott preach in Brampton tonight, text, Luke XII 48th verse, he spoke strongly against the evils of intemperance and dancing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, MONDAY 2, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was chopping dry beach in the lower bush, spent evening at the Lodge, three were initiated. "Safeguard Chronicle" by Bro M. Shipley, had a degree meeting after the lodge adjourned about 14 have taken the three degrees there are several passwords and signs and a great many ceremonies.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>The weather is moderate and some light snow flying now and then, about two inches on the ground at present. Was at the same work as yesterday there a good many dry beaches in that bush. R. Smith, MP spent the evening here in social chat and some lively jokes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_WEDNESDAY_4.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, WEDNESDAY 4, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_FRIDAY_6.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, FRIDAY 6, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, WEDNESDAY 4, 1872</span></h2> <p>Spent an hour at Willow Lodge this forenoon, looking around, they are digging wells, they have a splendid flock of 30 imp. Cotswold shearing ewes, spent the reading some of the writings of Washington {?}, Sold to J. Woodhall 3 lamb skins @ 2.50.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Was at the chopping again today Spent the evening at Mr John Wiggins, No 13, 1st line East, in company with some young people in chat and games chequres and dominoes interspersed with wit from Mr D. Ledlow, the party broke up at an early hour.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, FRIDAY 6, 1872</span></h2> <p>Killed and dressed for food 5 Berkshires 7 months old, which average 140 lbs each, it is first class pork, sweet and tender. Spent evening at Choir Practice a large attendance preparing for Missionary Meetings next week. R. Crawford from Whitby is here on a visit.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h2> <p>There has been several meetings this week at different places in the cause of the new railroad scheme, it is creating a great deal of excitement. At No 10 shop, got the horses shack shod on front feet, one span only. There is scarcely enough snow to make sleighing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_SUNDAY_8.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, SUNDAY 8, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_TUESDAY_10.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, TUESDAY 10, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, SUNDAY 8, 1872</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S. School Supt pres. lesson Daniel Vi 10 to 24, "In the den of Lions" a very interesting lesson, Rev B. Sherlock preached at Zion at 3 P.M., text, Isaiah XXV, 6,7,8, it was the Missionary Anniversary sermon, the Choir sang aon after the piece from the "Organ". Heard Rev W W. Rose of Toronto preach in Brampton tonight, text, Acts, XI, 26th verse</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 9</span></h2> <p>The vote for the {?} of $70,000, to the G.T. Railway was taken today and was carried by a majority of III. Spent the evening at the Missionary Meeting in Brampton W.M. {Chuneh.?} speeches by Revs. Ross, Starr and Sexsmith and music by the Choir. Great rejoicing over the vote, had a large bonfire and a free supper.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, TUESDAY 10, 1872</span></h2> <p>The weather is very cold. Was chopping dry beach in lower bush. Mrs J.C. Snell and her little folks are here for a couple of days on a visit. The opposers to the G.T. Railway are very much displeased and cannot see that the road will benefit them, but they are blind to their own interests.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Was helping Mr Wan. Newhouse to thresh barley and wheat. Had a head {?} for threshing but it was a lovely day clear and frosty. It was dark before we finished and had to have a lantern in the barn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_THURSDAY_12.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, THURSDAY 12, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_SATURDAY_14.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, SATURDAY 14, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, THURSDAY 12, 1872</span></h2> <p>Chopped, split and piled about 2 cords of dry beech. {Davson?} Modeland came down from Seaforth on a short visit is going back on Monday next. J.C. Snell offered us $100, for 5 of our best ewes but we refused it. Bought of John Learmont a fine 3 yr old ewe @ $10.00.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday. Took a sleigh load of our folks down to Brampton tonight to hear Rev A. Russel of Detroit lecture on "The Relation of Prohibition to Political Economy", he is an able speaker and quite humorous, the Concert Hall was not quite filled,</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, SATURDAY 14, 1872</span></h2> <p>Steady cold weather just enough snow to make poor sleighing. Drove sister Viney to Brampton this evening on business, had my hair docked at J.E. Wood's shop. Spent rest of the evening at home reading the news, Mr J.D. Armstrong of New York came to Brampton with his bride, on a visit R. Crawford left here today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S. School Supt pres, lesson, Daniel IX 16 to 23, "Prayer and Answer" the lessons for this Quarter have all been very interesting and instructive. Heard Rev W. McFadden preach in Brampton text, Isiah IV. lovely verses.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, MONDAY 16, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was drawing on the sleigh rails, which made fence between the two fields across the Etobicoke up into a pile behind the barn the two fields thrown into one make 10 acres. Spent the evening at the Lodge, two initiated, several readings, Safeguard Chronicle by Sister M. Robb and pretty well edited.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Finished the job of yesterday about 300 nails, a good many of them inferior quality mostly Hack ash. Started hauling up the firewood from lower bush. Mrs Grimshaw and Miss J.C.F. Snell and Viney went to High School Examinations today. Spent evening reading "Self Help" by {Smiles?}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, WEDNESDAY 18, 1872</span></h2> <p>Was busy all day in drawing firewood and pilling it 8 ft high, close in front of the wood shed. Received a letter from uncle Adam containing $10.50 {greenbacks?}, for to pay the taxes on his {?} farms, he has sold his Missouri farm to James Tompson, 4th line East, @ $30. per acre, 80 acres - $2400.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_FRIDAY_20.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, FRIDAY 20, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_SUNDAY_22.2C_1972_.7Bsic.7D"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, SUNDAY 22, 1972 {sic}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, FRIDAY 20, 1872</span></h2> <p>Had quite a big snow storm last night about 10 inches on the level. Drove my sisters over to school with the sleigh, today is the examination it passed off well and is the credit of the teacher Miss S.A. Smith. Spent the evening in Brampton at a meeting to organize an Association of all the S. Schools in the town for the Mutual improvement of the teachers, to have weekly meetings to study the lesson.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Completed hauling all the wood that I have chopped in both the woods about 13 cords, have 4 cords of dry wood at the house left over from last year, making 13 ends. Martin Shipley had an Auction Sale of Harness and sold a great deal at good prices, bought a whip @ 65 cts and a {?} comb @ 15 cts.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, SUNDAY 22, 1972 {sic}</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt pres lesson, Daniel XII, subject "The Glorious Resurrection" Heard Rev John Shaw preach at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. text Psalms XXXVII, 37th verse, "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace". At daybreak the mercury sank 14 degrees below zero, it was intensely cold all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23</span></h2> <p>A very cold bustering day. Spent part of the day at Edmonton in John Hall, the nomination of Reeves and Councillors for next year. J. Bowles was elected Reeve. J.P. Hutton, J. Holtby and J. Henderson were nominated for Deputy Reeves only two requires: E.J. Haggard and Joshua Modeland elected Councillors. Spent evening at the Lodge, had speeches and readings.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_TUESDAY_24.2C_1862_.7Bsic.7D"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, TUESDAY 24, 1862 {sic}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_THURSDAY_26.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, THURSDAY 26, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, TUESDAY 24, 1862 {sic}</span></h2> <p>The weather has moderated some but still very cold, a little below zero. Went to W.K. Graham's Dental Office, Brampton, and had 3 teeth filled, one of them had been filled before but had come out, fee $1.50, paid 25 cents for a box of powder for to clean teeth. Bought $2.00 worth of presents for Christmas for my sisters.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h2> <p>A strong cold N.E. wind all day with fine hard snow, made it very disagreeable sleigh riding. Drove to Brampton this morning and brought up Jennie Peacock J.C. Snell and family came down to spend the day and to Christmas dinner. Spent the day and evening at home quietly and pleasantly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, THURSDAY 26, 1872</span></h2> <p>The storm has not yet abated its fury, the mercury below zero, a strong N.N.E. wind with hard dry snow makes it very uncomfortable being out of doors. Drove Jennie Peacock to Brampton and got the Christmas number of the "Christian Guardian". J.C. Snell and family staid all last night here because of the storm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Mr Christopher Faux came here last evening to spend a day or two. The snow has quit falling and is now drifting with a high West wind. J.C. Snell came after his wife and children at noon today. {?} Ferguson has been here all week. Spent the day in threshing peas with flail and cleaning them 7 bush.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_SATURDAY_28.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, SATURDAY 28, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_MONDAY_30.2C_1872"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, MONDAY 30, 1872</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_31"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 31</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, SATURDAY 28, 1872</span></h2> <p>The weather is pleasant once more. Father drove {?} Faux to Brampton and got the news papers and a large pane of glass for to light up the poultry house. The vote yesterday on the upper part of this County for to grant a bonus to the Hamilton &amp; N. Western R.R. was lost by a majority of 400. Bought the "Canadian Almanac" containing a great deal of information, 160 tapes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning, Supt pres. lesson, Psalm, C XXXVII, "A review of all the lessons of the past Quarter", showing the many good qualities Daniel had. The "British Workman" and the "S. School Advocate" were distributed among the scholars of our school. Heard Rev J.G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight, text John VII 68th.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, MONDAY 30, 1872</span></h2> <p>A mild bright day. Was boiling in the large furnace pot barley, peas, and potatoes, for hob feed. Egerton and I drove "Charlie" in the cutter up to J.C. Snell's and to Willow Lodge to inspect the live Stock, which are all in good trim and heart for this season. Brought down from J.C.S.' the Dee, number of "Ladies Repository" for own perusal.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h2> <p>Spent last evening at the Lodge in the Wesleyan Vestry, had a visitor, Mr Robert Cooley, of "(smudged} Lodge" he gave us a short recitation "Safeguard Chronicle" by Bro C.Y. Moore on the history of Good Templarism. Spent this day in fanning barley for chopping and seed next spring, and at other needful jobs about the barnyard. A mild cloudy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wheat sold during the year</p> <p>22 bush @1.25 = 27.50</p> <p>46 ½ “ @1.45 = 66.83</p> <p>14 “ @1.29 = 18.00</p> <p>New</p> <p>87 “ @1.19 = 103.00</p> <p>170 $ 215.33</p> <pre> Gristing 55 bush </pre> <p>170 bush sold</p> <pre> 55 Gristed </pre> <p>225</p> <p>Spring seeding 25 bush peas 36 “ oats Sheep</p> <p>Ram lambs $108</p> <p>Ewe “ 105</p> <p>Wool Skins</p> <p>Fat sheep 133</p> <p>$346</p> <p>Berkshires -- $100.</p> <p>Barley sold during year $ c</p> <p>42 bush @New .58</p> <p>51 “ @ .58</p> <p>61 “ @ .66</p> <p>22 “ @ .58</p> <p>196 “ $ 108.50</p> <p>chopped for feed</p> <p>100 bush barley</p> <pre> 20 for seed </pre> <p>316 bush barley</p> <p>Cattle</p> <p>Prince -- $125</p> <p>Cow Hide -- 43</p> <p>$168</p> <p>Horses Porlic (?) -- $125.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY</p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9^th</p> </td> <td> <p>To M. Shipley for buggy harness</p> </td> <td> <p>$ cts</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ J. Coyneon acc/ for pr of girls boots &amp; sundress</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27</p> </td> <td> <p>From J.C.Snell for 6 Berkshires</p> </td> <td> <p>50 00</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>To J.C.S. subsc^ionfor Co. Gentleman and Copy of Annual Register of Rural Affairs</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 30</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>30</p> </td> <td> <p>For 500 cedar rails to A. McColl</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>20 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ “ Do for 4 gate posts</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1 25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50 00</p> </td> <td> <p>48 55</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>48 55</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Cr $</p> </td> <td> <p>1 45</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY</p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Took to Steam Mill for chopping -- --</p> </td> <td> <p>8 bags</p> </td> <td> <p>barley</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 do</p> </td> <td> <p>peas</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY</p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1872</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$ cts</p> </td> <td> <p>$ c</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2^nd</p> </td> <td> <p>To j.P. Hutton for 400 ft Cumb</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5 67</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Membership fees to Mechanics Institute good for 11 months</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1 80</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Quarterly dues to “Safeguard Lodge”</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>30</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10^th</p> </td> <td> <p>A. McColl for 500 stakes</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>8 50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Travelling expenses while hauling cedar</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sheet Music and sundry other articles</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16^th&amp; 17^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Gristing apples, Music and sundry articles</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>10 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>29 47</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY</p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$ C</p> </td> <td> <p>$ C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sent to Osborn Missouri to J. Ferguson</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>35 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19th</p> </td> <td> <p>Donation to Mr. Millard -- ---</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23^rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash for 1 sheep skin for W. Hurst</p> </td> <td> <p>1 75</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1 75</p> </td> <td> <p>37 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Balance rot over</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>29 47</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>66 47</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Payments in excess of Receipts -- --</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>64 72</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15th</p> </td> <td> <p>Took to Stream Mill for chopping</p> </td> <td> <p>8 bags</p> </td> <td> <p>barley</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4 do</p> </td> <td> <p>peas</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Took to Stream Mill for Gristing</p> </td> <td> <p>18 bush</p> </td> <td> <p>wheat</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH</p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for 42 bush barley from J. W. Main @ 58cts</p> </td> <td> <p>24 60</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14th</p> </td> <td> <p>For 1 ton of plaster</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>7 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17th</p> </td> <td> <p>To Miss S. Snell Coll.t for W.M. Missionary Society</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5 50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18^th</p> </td> <td> <p>At Buntinge Sale for Dried Apples</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1 50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26^th</p> </td> <td> <p>To Magnum and Bannister for Wall Papers &amp;c.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28^th</p> </td> <td> <p>From J.W. Main for 22 bush wheat @ 1.25</p> </td> <td> <p>27 50</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>52 10</p> </td> <td> <p>16 50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH</p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23^rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Took to Stream Mill for chopping --</p> </td> <td> <p>8 bags</p> </td> <td> <p>barley</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3 do</p> </td> <td> <p>peas</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>and 1 bush wheat to crack for mush</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>31st</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash Receipts in excess of expenditures</p> </td> <td> <p>35 60</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL</p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$ C</p> </td> <td> <p>$ C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9^th</p> </td> <td> <p>From William Caesar his note due in 9 months from date for $125.00 for “Coral Princes”</p> </td> <td> <p>125 00</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11^th</p> </td> <td> <p>From J. Fallace for a sheepskin</p> </td> <td> <p>2 75</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18th</p> </td> <td> <p>From J. Learment timothy seed 35 lbs</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20^th</p> </td> <td> <p>From K.C. &amp; Co timothy and 55 lbs</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4 25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Sundries from K. Chisholm’s Store</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>8 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24^th</p> </td> <td> <p>To Danbarn &amp; Co Toronto Wholesale dealers in seeds, fruits, &amp;c. for 12 lbs orchard grass</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27^th</p> </td> <td> <p>To Hamilton for apple trees</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 75</p> </td> <td> <p>23 75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL</p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$ C</p> </td> <td> <p>$ C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sowed 27 bush oats</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>29^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Do 14 bush barley</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>May 1^st</p> </td> <td> <p>Do 6 bush barkey</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACOUNT, MAY</p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$ C</p> </td> <td> <p>$ C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4^th</p> </td> <td> <p>From J. Fallace for the cow Pink 7 years old and calf 7 weeks old</p> </td> <td> <p>41 00</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6^th</p> </td> <td> <p>For horse bits and other sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9^th</p> </td> <td> <p>To G. Hamilton for trees</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11^th</p> </td> <td> <p>To J.B. Magnum for a small alarm clock</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Do</p> </td> <td> <p>To Haggert Bros for iron tea kettle &amp;</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Do</p> </td> <td> <p>Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17^th</p> </td> <td> <p>To K.C. &amp; Co. for Dry Goods</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>14 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Do</p> </td> <td> <p>To Leslie for ½ bush of Garnet Chilis</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Do</p> </td> <td> <p>T0 Dawson for 1 bush Early Rose</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25^th</p> </td> <td> <p>For two fat ewes</p> </td> <td> <p>14 00</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>29^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ glass and nails</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>55</p> </td> <td> <p>35 00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, MAY</p> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$ C</p> </td> <td> <p>$ C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Chopped at Main’s Stream Mill 6 bags barley and two bags peas</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2^nd&amp; 3^rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Sowed 25 bush peas</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sowed on fallow 9 bush oats</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18^th&amp; 24^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Planted 14 bush potatoes on nearby ¾ open acre</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Cash Receipts $</p> </td> <td> <p>55 00</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Cash Payments</p> </td> <td> <p>35 00</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Balance $</p> </td> <td> <p>20 00</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/15c599bb46eecd749a1b8141107e80ef.pdf e4be24f3e3347377d66b801398717914 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7060c903e6de8034eeddcd7b266f2ca6.pdf 80e72689355b1c08df5bbd10b1d6270a PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3230064eb526465e03bff5073f206ca2.pdf 5d295a75349e79ddf836441ae8c1833b PDF Text Text John Ferguson (1851 - 1931) 1871 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1871 TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS., 66 KING STREET EAST. January, Sunday, 1. 1871. A pleasant day and good sleighing about 12 inches of snow on level. Went to S. School this morning Supt pres lesson--Luke II 1 to 20. Mr & Mrs. Tribble drove up and spent the day at J. C. Snell's. Went to Brampton this evening to the W. M. Church and heard Rev. A. L. Russel preach text--Numbers XIV-14th verse. Monday, 2. Drove up to J. C. Snell's in the sleigh this forenoon and took took New Year's dinner there. Mr. and Mrs. Joness were there also and we had a pleasant time. Drove up to Edmonton to the election of township council - Reeve Thos. Bowles D. Reeves - J. P. Hutton and Henderson Councilor Quin and Lipsett. Rev. James Pearen and his sister Mrs. Beatie took tea at our place and spent the evening January, Tuesday, 3 1871 A cold blustering day, the roads and lanes are fast filling up. Was engaged in picking over potatoes of which one half were rotten Bought a new pair of scales (Fairbank's) $18.00, they are the smallest size and will weigh 600 lbs. Wednesday, 4 Was drawing on the sleigh from the lower bush cordwood for next summers use hauled about 4 cords. Spent the evening pleasantly and profitably at the Annual Meeting of the B.B. Bible Society Rev John Gemley from Toronto gave a very interesting address. Collected one the branch $145. �January, Thursday, 5 1871 Was at the same occupation as yesterday. Spent the evening pleasantly at Hope Chapel Social (No 10) realized about $40, there was a large attendance, suitable readings and short speeches were the order of the evening. M. M. Elliot occupied the chair. Subscribed for the Peel Banner $1.00 per annum Friday, 6 Yesterday and to day was held the Annual meeting of C. P. S. S. Association at Cheltenham. Drove up there this afternoon the convention was largely attended by delegates and visitors from different parts of the county. The public speaking was good. Raised by collections nearly $50. Took tea at Mr. Crawford's. Arrived home at 1.30-oclock to morrow morning. January, Saturday, 7. 1871 The eclipse of the moon last evening was very plain the night being clear and frosty. Was hauling wood again today drew 7 loads (almost 5 cords) Father drove up to John Snell's and sold them a hind quarter of beef weighing 163 Ibs @ - 7 cts per Ib. Spenig the even'g reading election stories in the "Banner" Sunday, 8 Went to S.S. this morning Supt abs. lesson - John III I to 13th Heard Rev A. S. Russel preach at Zion text - I Timothy 7th {illegible} 8th also heard him at Brampton this evening text - Isaiah XXXII Quite a lot of snow from the East and drifing Aunt Catherine is here to night January, Monday, 9. 1871 Finished drawing the cordwood from the lower bush have about 17 cords of it. Was hauling black ash and basswood wood rails for the line fence next John Woodhalls farm. Father and mother are spending the evening in Brampton at Mr W. Newhouse's, with John Newhouse and family who are going to move to the Niagara country. Tuesday, 10. A very stormy day snowing fast from the south. Spent forenoon in driving scholars to day school and in Brampton. Aunt Catherine and mother are going to Toronto tomorrow. Drove up to J. C. Snells this evening and stayed there the evening �January, Wednesday, 11 1871. A mild smoky day, snow thawing fast. Received last night a commisson from Capt. J. C. Snell of $16 to enroll all the militiamen from No10 to 22 across the township. Was enrolling names all day one first and 2nd line and Centre Road. got about 100 names Arrived home after six oclock this evening. Thursday, 12 Still thawing very fast. Was at the same occupation as yesterday, travelled the 4th, 5th and 6th lines, west, fed my horse and bought dinner at Norval got home after dark. Aunt Catherine and mother came from Toronto to day they were visiting Dr Fulton J. Learment spent the evening here January Friday, 13 1871. Finished canvassing the west side of township today on which I have about 230 names, the weather is still warm & pleasant. Mr Black from Port Perry spent the evening and staid all night J.C.S and family also were here. Drove to Brampton to night to the weekly singing practice of W. M. choir and enjoyed it well Saturday, 14 Commenced operations on the east side of township, canvased the 5th and 6th got home about 4 oclock from thence, It is quite a tedious job, but for the big wages would give it up. It was a very disagreeable day, a fine drizzling rain from the N.E. which froze as it fell. spent the evening reading the weekly news. January, Sunday, 15. 1871. Drove to Brampton this morning with cutter and Rev E. Clement of Streetsville preach anniversary Missionary Sermon - text - Romans 1 - 16th he is an eloquent preacher spent the afternoon at J. C. Snell's in pleasant intercourse with friends Went to Brampton this evening heard Rev John Shaw of Weston text John IV 35 to 38th Rain and sleet all day Monday, 16. Canvassed the 5th and 4th lines enrolled about 70 names. Very stormy and blustering. Drove to Brampton this evening to W.M. Missionary Meeting, a large attendance Rev J. Shaw, Rev �E. Clement and Rev Dr. Evans of Toronto formerly Missionary to the province of British Columbia 9 1/2 years The speaking was very good January, Thursday, 17. 1871. Finished enrolling the Militia for this company Division about 425 men, it was rather a tedious job. J. C. S. and J. R. Craig drove to Markham this afternoon to George Miller's sale of Short- horns. Spent the evening at home writing off militia names. It was a sharp freezing day. Took dinner yesterday at Mr Thornton lot 22 3rd line East and today at J.C.S. Wednesday, 18. Was engaged all day in threshing peas with the flail A great number of rats and mice around the barn and outbuildings. trap a rat nearly every night. Spent the evening at home waiting over in driving twice up to Zion for to hold a missionary meeting but could not find the church key had no meeting January, Thursday, 19 1871. Drove over with a grist and 30 bush of oats and peas to Norval Mills. waited for the grinding over 3 hours got home at 3.30 o'clock. Drove up to J.C. Snell's with the cutter and spent the evening pleasantly in reading and chat J.C.S is still in Markam at Geo Millers Stock Sale Friday, 20 Drove over to Norval this morning for a load of fence lumber only bought 400 feet it not being properly sized sells it at $7.50 per thousand feet. Went to Brampton this evening to the Wesleyan choir practice which is lead by Jesse Perry enjoyed the evening well. January, Saturday, 21 1871. John Learment and I drove our teams to Caledon this morning to buy and haul fence posts bought 100 off Archibald McCannel at $10.50 per houndred they are good large posts but are a high price, had to drive into the swamp on No 1, pt line west and make our owns roads. Snowing from the east all day and very damp. �Sunday, 22 Went to S.S. this morning our Supt pres. lesson John III 12 to 21, a very instructive description on the blackboard. Heard Rev A. L. Russel preach in Zion text - Numbers XIV 3rd. Drove to Brampton to night heard Mr James Gooderham preach text Jeremiah XII. latter part 5th The sermon dwelt particularly on death A very cold day January, Monday, 23 1871 The coldest day of the season the thermometer 12° below zero a strong N.E. wind. J. Learment and I drove to Caledon for fence posts. Brought home 50 making 100 new cedar posts paid A McConnel $10.50. Got both my ears frozen and was tired and sleepy when I got home at 4 o clock. Tuesday, 24. Father drove to Brampton this morning and brought Mrs. J.W. Main and family and Mrs. Trueman to spend the day, Mr. Main came this afternoon. J.C. Snell and family were here this evening had a pleasant evening. Drove the Brampton visitors home about 9 o clock. Considerably milder than yesterday. January, Wednesday, 25 1871 The weather is still very cold the mercury 2° or 3° below zero, all day. The extreme cold is prevalent all over the country, 40° below zero at Quebec, the best coal oil freezes. Was threshing peas with the flail. Drove Mrs. J.C.S. home this evening, was helping J.C.S copy the militia names, there are 436 names on the roll. Got home at 11.30 o clock. Thursday, 26. Was at the same occupation as yesterday this cold weather suiting the job very well, have about 3/4 of them threshed. Drove sister Lavina down to Brampton Grammar School where she has been going since the first of January 1871. Spent the evening reading The Weekly Globe �January, Friday, 27 1871. Drove the team over to Ashgrove this morning for a load of shingles for Ambrose Woodhall brought 12 1/2 squares. Took dinner at Ashgrove hotel it was provided by Mr. W, Mr J, Heath and W. Wiggins were also at the bee Spent the evening at the W.M Choir Practice. It was quite mild. Saturday, 28 Was engaged in fanning peas and storing them away in the driving house, put-away about 40 bush. Was threshing peas with the flail this afternoon. Snowing lightly from the East all day. Spent the evening at home reading the New York Weekly . January, Sunday, 29 1871 Went to S. School this morning Supt pres lesson 1 Kings XVII 8 to 16th verses, Elijah and the widow of Zarephath was described on the blackboard. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev Mr Carson from Streetsville preach. text - Zechariah-III 1st 5 verses is a good preacher, imitates Rev Morley Punshon in style of delivery. Monday, 30 Was engaged this forenoon in putting the remains of the straw stack into the barn, for to keep dry bedding the stock. Was threshing peas this afternoon with the flail. Had a severe tooth ache this evening. J.C Snell called here this evening, they have sold a Short-horn heifer at $600 January, TUESDAY, 31. 1871. Raining very fast nearly all day, snow fast disappearing. Drove to Brampton this morning with 21 bush of barley, received 55 cents per bush. Spent the evening very pleasantly with the W.M. Choir at a teameeting at Norval, had a good sleigh ride, 12 being in one sleigh, had two upsets but no one seriously hurt, got home at 1.30 oclock February, WEDNESDAY, 1. 1871 Finished the pea threshing yesterday Was hauling firewood from the "other place" bush. Had a visit from J. Tribble of Amaranth stayed last night here started home today. Have had a �pretty severe winter thus far but good steady sleighing, was mild and cloudy today. Spent the evening in making up farm accounts. February, THURSDAY, 2. 1871 Drove to Brampton this morning and had a double tooth pulled by W.K. Graham - Dentist - It was a very painful operation, being but slightly diseased it required considerable strength to extract it. Father and mother drove to Toronto Township this afternoon to visit Alick Campbell. It was a blustering day. FRIDAY, 3. Quite a cold day. Was engaged in hauling cord wood and white oak stakes from the other place bush. Our folks came home from Alicks, they are all well he has a large school at Matton, he received from the scholars he has left a very nice mahogany writing desk worth $11.50. Spent the evening at Practice in Brampton pleasantly. February, SATURDAY, 4 1871. Finished cleaning up the peas have about 75 bush stored away. Spent the remainder of the day in picking over the potatoe they are fully one fourth rotten. Father went to Official Quarterly Meeting at 2 P.M. and paid $3.50 quarterage. A pretty cold day the thermometer sank nearly to zero. Sarah Peacock is spending a day or two here. SUNDAY, 5 A very cold morning, thermometer 15 (degrees) below zero but very clear and fine. Went to Brampton to the Quarterly Meeting. Rev Mr Mcfadden preached text - Psalm LXXXVII 3rd Old Mr. Holtby was present who has been preaching 48 years, & Took dinner at Mrs. Truemans {illegible figure} heard the same minister this evening text - Galatians - VI, 14th February, MONDAY, 6 1871. The weather has moderated some but is still below zero. Went to Brampton to Dentist's and got 6 teeth filled which were slightly decayed 2 front ones with gold costing $1.50 each the rest with silver " {costing} $0.75 " {each} total $6.00 paid $5 on the bill . Edwin Dixon is here from Amaranth overnight J Learment was in and spent the evening in chat. �TUESDAY, 7 Spent the day in preparing for clover threshing. Renewed the insurance on the house and farm buildings in the Mutual Association of Middlesex, to the amount of $2000 , fees $15.25 to be paid next winter. Aunt Mary and I spent the evening at J.C. Snells in reading and chat. February, WEDNESDAY, 8. 1871. Commenced threshing clover this morning with Smith and Hunter's machine. The seed comes very slowly from the mill, only getting about 5 1/2 bush. Today have nearly 2 bush of Alsike. Weather very mild thawing fast. THURSDAY, 9. Was at the same work as yesterday, about 5 bush to day. Did not thresh all the clover, it turns out so poorly, it would not pay. Paid the threshers $12 & Anderson Campbell $1.00 for 2 dys work also, R. Crawford same for 2 dys. Mrs. Guy Bell spent the day here and Mr. Bell was here this evening. February, FRIDAY, 10. 1871 Drove Aunt Mary and Sarah Peacock to Brampton Station this morning. they are going to Toronto Sarah is hired at Dr. Fulton's. Was paring and applying a preparation of bluestone and verdigris to sheep's feet for to cure the disease "Hoofrot" which is very troublesome. SATURDAY, 11 Was helping with team J.Learment to thresh clover seed which yielded about the same as ours. The Communion Baptists of Edmonton had a successful teaparty last night realized nearly $40. J.C. Snell and wife were hear this evening on their way home from Brampton. February, SUNDAY, 12 1871. Drove the sleigh to S. School this morning, Supt present lesson - I Kings XVII 17 to 24 was well described on blackboard Viney and I drove over to Guy Bell's this afternoon, had a pleasant time chatting about old times. they are comfortably situated. Heard Rev. W. L. McFadden preach in Brampton tonight �MONDAY 13 Drove sister Viney to Brampton G. School this morning. Got the Country Gentleman for last week, it is an excellent paper. Was fanning and sifting the Alsike clover seed, have about 1 bush 3 pecks There fell about six inches of snow yesterday. February, TUESDAY, 14 1871. Drove to Stewarts sawmill. Esquesing and brought for A. Woodhall 950 ft of green lumber. Sold 1 1/2 bush Alsike @ $6.00 per bush. Went to Mt. Pleasant this evening with the B.W. Choir had a pleasant time. Able addresses were given by Revs. Pringle, Fletcher, Breckinridge and J. R. Burnett jun. Realized $63. Got home at 11.30 oclock. WEDNESDAY, 15 Was engaged today in hauling manure from J. W. Mains horse stable Brampton, drew 4 large loads, it is splendid manure being well rotted, mixed with shavings instead of straw. Spent evening making out lumber bill for board fencing and addition to sheep pen, nearly 4000 feet lumber. Thawing today February, THURSDAY, 16. 1871 Was hauling rails from the other place bush and repairing fences, have the bush cleared of cord wood and rails once more. Mr and Mrs Joseph Pearen Mrs. Trueman and Feathstone and old Mrs. T Modeland were here visiting today. Received a note of invitation to a party from Dawson Modeland. FRIDAY, 17. Received from Mr. Robert Smith $7.00 for service of "Clifton" and our ram. Was helping John Campbell to saw wood with the circular belongs to Guy Bell. Our folks spent the day at J.C.S brought home as present a barrel of good apples. Spent the evening very pleasantly at D. Modeland's birthday party of, paid $1 to the young folks McKenzie {illegible} February, SATURDAY, 18. 1871 Very stormy day, had quite a quantity of wet snow last night from the east. Got home last night about 11.30 o'clock. there were over 12 girls present but only 4 boys. Took tea with A. Joness �and wife and spent evening at their place, Mr. A is very sick with the cold. Aunt Mary came from Toronto to night. SUNDAY, 19. Went to S.School this morning Supt pres - lesson - John IV - 16 to 30 Heard Rev Mr. Montgomery from Yonge street South Circuit text Zechariah - - He is a clever young preacher, Heard him again in Brampton tonight text - Timothy I - IV - 8th verse. J.C. Snell and family were here all afternoon and evening. February, MONDAY, 20 1871 Drove over to Esquesing this morning to buy shingles visited 4 shingle factories but could not get any. There is such a demand for them that they keep no stock on hand. Brought home from Stuarts Mill 200 feet of culled lumber costing .60 cts. Left a lumber bill at R. Nobles Norval consisting of - at $8 per thousand. TUESDAY, 21 45 boards 10 inch wide 14 ft long 45 " 8 " " 14 90 " 6 " " 14 30 " 5 " " 16 3 " 3x5 " " 16 18 " 3x5 " " 11 250 ft 2 inch plank 14 ft long. A bright stormy day. Father and mother went to the christening of J.C.S. two children by Rev McFadden. �FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 22 1871 Our folks and Mrs G. Woodhall spent the day visiting at Mr Matthew Pearen's on 6 line east. Was at home all day alone making the day very long. Made a wood box for the kitchen. Spent the evening at Baptist Social for the sabbath school held in Siloan chapael Brampton, able speeches by Messrs Beynon, Smith, Herridge and Brooks - Realized $20. THURSDAY, 23 Drove to Caledon this morning for a load of cedar fence stakes brought 164 home. Bought them from A. McColl of sligo 7 ft long to be used with wire, at the rate of $17 per thousand. February, FRIDAY, 24. 1871. Warm day with a strong S.W. wind and thawing very fast. Went to Brampton this afternoon and settled W.R. Grahams acc. paid him $1.00. Sister Viney and I drove over to Mt Olivet to night to a social given for benefit of the choir. Speeches by Russel, Oakley and Lent. Realized $27. Saturday, 25 Was sawing wood with Guy Bell's circular saw, cut about 22 cords of wood, and got through shortly after 3 o'c it is pretty hard work handling the wood. Drew the horse power over to Mr Bells this evening. Paid him $3.50 for the day's sawing. February, SUNDAY, 26. 1871. Drove Aunty Peacock over to the 3rd line East to Isaac Modeland's this morning. to see her daughter Matilda who is living over there. Took dinner there and spent part of afternoon. Took tea at J. C. Snell's, he is just home from a trip in the west of Ontario. Heard Rev A L. Russel preach in Brampton tonight text - Numbers XIV - 5th. MONDAY, 27 Had another snowfall yesterday of 2 or 3 inches which has resusitated the sleighing. Drove to Brampton this morning with 5 bush of red clover seeds sold to K. Chisholm @ $5 per bush. Bought of that firm one ton of white plaster for manuring at $4 per ton. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. �February, TUESDAY, 28. 1871. Was picking over our store of winter apples have nearly 2 1/2 barrels. J. C. Snell and wife were here for dinner. Drove to Brampton this afternoon to the mass meeting of the Reformers of Peel to select a candidate for the coming election for Ontario Parliament stirring speeches were made by the leading men of the party and March, WEDNESDAY, 1 The greatest enthusiasm prevailed throughout the large audience. Mr Thomas Bowles was selected candidate to oppose J. Coyne. M.P.P. Drove to Brampton this morning and mailed a letter to Uncle John in Missouri. The weather mild strong westerly winds, very little snow, the fields are nearly bare. The stock are in good condition and thriving well. March THURSDAY, 2 1871 Drove to Norval Mills this morning with 10 bush wheat and 10 of peas and oats for chopping. Waited for the grinding and got home aft 3 PM. Father and mother drove to Isaac Modeland's, visiting and brought home Aunt Mary. Warm showers prevailed, cutting away the snow very fast. Spent evening at J. C. Snells chatting. FRIDAY, 3 Was engaged in splitting wood storing it away in wood shed. for next season's use. Very stormy morning, raining and snowing from the East. R. Crawford and I drove up to J. C. Snell's to a small party of young folks, composed entirely of John Snell's family, evening passed pleasantly with quintettes and steeple chase. Got home at 12 oclock midnight. March, SATURDAY, 4. 1871. Drove to Caledon for stakes. the sleighing being so nearly done could only bring 88 stakes only half a load. The cedar swamps are full of water and nearly impassable. Arrived home about 2.30 PM. Parents drove upt to J.C.S for tea. Mr & Mrs H Joness and Miss Rose her sister were here today for dinner. Beautiful moonlight night. �SUNDAY, 5. Drove in the cutter to S.S. this morning. Supt pres. lesson. Luke IV 16 to 30th Drove the buggy to Zion this afternoon as the snow is nearly gone, heard Rev W.L. McFadden preach text Job XXXI 14th. Walked to Brampton this evening, heard the same sermon from same preach. It was quite a warm day. March, MONDAY, 6 1871 Was engaged nearly all day in splitting and piling firewood. Father drove to Matthew Cations 1st line west for a beehive containing a swarm of bees (was paid for a year ago). Drove up to Mr John Snell's this evening for mother where she was visiting. It is a very clear night almost as light as day. Freezing pretty keen. TUESDAY, 7 Was cutting and hauling from the other place bush {plates} 2 and 2 beams for a new shed outside the sheeppen. Also making some basswood spiles for tapping and directing the maple sap into troughs. Father was sworn in today at Edmonton as fence viewer J.C. Snell was here this evening all the talk is about coming Election and Berkshires. March, WEDNESDAY, 8 1871 Commenced operations in the lower bush for sugar making, tapped 40 trees. the sap runs pretty freely. Hauled the furnace kettles and all necessary articles down to creek with team, carried the things across walking on the old ice which is heaved up and will not bear a team. Spent evening at E. Buntings. THURSDAY, 9 Was at the same business as yesterday, tapped 10 more trees making 50 all together, boiled down 15 pails of sap to 1/2 pail. The weather is very warm, thawing very fast. the roads are fearful muddy. The Etobicoke has over flowed its banks, completely inundating the flats. John Thistle merchant Brampton shot himself yesterday. �March, FRIDAY, 10 1871 Was splitting stove wood this forenoon. Went to sugar bush at noon but the sap is not running because of warm weather and no frost. Spent the evening at the Reunion concert held in Haggert Bros large new building in the fourth story the machinery was all in motion and a steam elevator for carrying the SATURDAY, 11 People up the whole brilliantly illuminated. The professional singers 3 ladies 2 gentlemen were from Hamilton & Toronto. They sung very well. A drizzling rain all day making the roads very muddy, commenced snowing this evening. Was splitting wood. Gathered some more sap making in all 25 pails. March SUNDAY, 12 1871 There fell 5 or 6 inches of snow last night and is storming some yet this morning. Spent the day at home reading and playing the melodeon. Rode horse back to Brampton tonight, heard Rev Mr McFadden preach text Hebrews II: 3rd verse "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation". MONDAY,13 Could not do anything at the sap business not suitable weather. Drove the waggon down to Mr J. Neelands tonight to a surprise party. Took 15 in my load there were two other waggon loads. the roads were fearful muddy. Presented Miss Neelands with silver Tea sett worth $50 for being organist. March, TUESDAY, 14 1871 Got home this morning at 3:30 AM from party. Collected 25 pails of sap today. Spent afternoon at Brampton at nomination of the two candidates - Coyne - Bowles - for Local Legislation. There was a great crowd. Mr. Bowles made decidedly better speech than Coyne and we are confident of his election. �WEDNESDAY, 15 Was in the sugar bush all day boiled down about 24 pails of sap. Had a lunch at noon in the bush and drank syrup. Brought home at night 3 pails of thin molasses and boiled on the stove to 3 or 4 gals of maple molasses. Rained pretty steadily all day from the East making it diagreeable in bush. March THURSDAY, 16 1871 Raining and misty, freezing as it falls, all the trees are loaded down with ice 3 inch thick, some large branches broken off the willows and poplars. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, discussing politics, etc, bo't to days Globe also the Christian Guardian by mail from Toronto. FRIDAY, 17 Was very sick last night with a cold. Had a severe headache this morning and was not able to do much. Went to E. Bunting's clover threshing this afternoon where Fred House's "Prairie Flower" is doing good work seed not turning out well. March, SATURDAY, 18 1871 Was at the same occupation as yesterday also with our team again, finished about 3 o'clock. The roads are now almost impassable the mud being nearly knee deep. The Orangeville stage stuck fast just below our place. the passangers had to get out and foot it through the mud and water. SUNDAY, 19 Went to S.S this morning on foot. Supt abs lesson - Matt V - 1 to 12. Heard Rev. A.L. Russel preach - text - Psalms - XCVII - 1st very few out at church because of very bad roads. Walked to Brampton to night, heard the same preacher and same sermon. Read a library book - "The OTooles of Glen Imaal." March MONDAY, 20 1871 Was engaged in boiling sap in the bush boiled about 24 pails which made about 2 gallons of molasses. Miss Elizabeth Clow and Miss D. Hemphill were here visiting. Samy Bunting was �here in the evening. Had our first lamb last Wedensday are steadily increasing 8 living 2 dead. TUESDAY, 21 The contest between Coyne and Bowles for election to a seat in the Ontario Legislature has taken place today, resulted in the defeat of the latter by a majority of 65 votes. The excitement has been intense and both sides have exerted themselves to their utmost but the Tory party won by bribery and corruption. March WEDNESDAY, 22 1871 Boiled 22 pails of sap again today intend to make sugar of it. The Globe has a long discreption of the wedding of Princess Louisa daughter of Queen Victoria to the Marquis of Lorne a Scotch nobleman. Walked up to J.C.S. this evening taking a present of 1/2 gal maple molasses. Was reading "National Stock Journal." THURSDAY, 23 Came home this morning from J.C.S. There has fallen a few inches of snow and has snowed nearly all day. Bought at Brampton bushel of Timothy @ $5.50 per bush. Sowed 1/2 of it together with 95 lbs of red clover 3 1/2 Alsike on 10 acres of fall wheat this afternoon. Had 2 young calves last night the first this year. March, FRIDAY, 24 1871 Was splitting and piling firewood. It freezes, very hard at night, it is too cold for the sap to run freely only gathered 10 pails of it today. Drove the buggy down to Brampton tonight to the W. Choir practice. There was a full attendance. Robert went up to John Snell's this evening on business. SATURDAY, 25 Was at the same occupation as yesterday have the wood more than half split. Gathered 12 pails of sap. The census taker called here yesterday and left a schedule to be filled out with full particulars about farm and family. A bright clear day. �March, SUNDAY, 26 1871 Was at S.S. this morning. Supt abs. Mr J. R. Craig addressed the school in the lesson. I Kings XVIII 41 to 46. Walked to Brampton this evening with sister Lavina and heard Rev A Russel preach text - Isaiah - XL, 1st 2nd verses. Aunt Lizzie Ferguson's children have been spending 2 days here. Snowing tonight from East. MONDAY, 27 Drove sister Viney to school in Brampton in the cutter there being 6 or 8 inches of fresh snow. Bought of K.C. & Co. 2 bush crown peas @ $1.10 per bush J.C. Snell was here tonight and filled out a blank form of farm lease between father and I, so that I can have a vote at next election. March TUESDAY, 28 1871 Mr. Wm Black from Port Perry was here all last night. Had a litter of Berkshire from the old sow 9 in number 6 are living and doing well. Spent the day in the bush boiling sap. boiled 30 pails. The sap ran from the trees very fast. Bright days and frosty nights. WEDNESDAY, 29 Was busy all day boiling. down 30 pails of sap in the "lower bush". Father rode horseback to J.C. Snell to see little Mary, she has the scarlet fever, not a serious attack. It was a warm day and windy all the snow of the last storm has disappeared. March, THURSDAY, 30 1871 It takes a pretty large share of the time to attend to the stock at this season of the year, especially the sheep, have had 18 young lambs of which 5 are dead. Was splitting firewood and gathered 17 pails of sap. Received a letter from Uncle J. Ferguson. They are well and busy at spring seeding. FRIDAY, 31 Was boiling sap again all day in the bush reduced 22 pails to one pail. Walked to Brampton this evening was barbered at J. E. Woods, also was at Choir practice. Received a letter from Uncle Adam, they are doing well. Willy Mason is quite low with consumption. �April, SATURDAY, 1 1871 Soft drizzling snow squalls from the S.E. which melted as fast as it fell. The snow is all gone excepting a few solid snow blanks next the fences the frost is out of the ground Was splitting and piling firewood all day. Robert Crawford commenced work to day for 7 or 8 months @ $12 per month. Have 14 lambs and 1 young calf. SUNDAY, 2 Walked up to S.S this morning. The roads are exceedingly bad just now - Supt pres. Lesson Matt V - 13 to 20 nicely illustrated on blackboard. Mr James Crawford spent the day here Went to Brampton this evening heard Rev Mr McFadden preach text John XVII 33rd verse. A drizzling rain set in from the south. April, MONDAY, 3 1871 Was boiling in the bush this forenoon but commenced raining at noon and had showers all afternoon. Was docking the sheep and year old lambs also docked the tails of twelve young lambs. Spent the evening at home reading the February number of "Ladies" Repository. TUESDAY, 4 Boiled down 28 pails sap. Father went to Old John Elliots funeral, he died on Saturday in Brampton aged 76 years. He was one of the oldest settlers being 54 years since he left England. A strong west wind ground drying up fast. Had a calf from Betty. {Duplicate copy of PDF 30} April, WEDNESDAY, 5 1871 Was engaged in pulling down 60 rods of fences and burning up the rotten and broken rails reserving all the sound ones for rebuilding the fence. The women folks are busy house cleaning and white washing. Mr. James Crawford spent the evening here. A bright warm day. �THURSDAY, 6 Was rebuilding the fence we tore down yesterday. Drew with horses and waggon the ceder stakes for it. Gathered 12 pails of sap last night and 14 tonight making 26 pails on hand, it ran from the trees pretty fast this week on account of hard frosts at night. April, FRIDAY, 7 1871 Commenced plowing sod today it is pretty wet on the lowest ground and some frost here and there but the greater part plows very well. "Robert" boiled 30 pails of sap being the last boil of the season. Spent evening at Choir practice, the stores were all closed to day in Brampton. It was very warm the thermometer nearly 75° in the shade. SATURDAY, 8 Was sowing plaster on the meado{w} this forenoon. Brought up all the sugar kettles and barrels from the bush the season is over. Went to Brampton this afternoon got measured for a suit of grey tweed, had a chat with Alick. The weather is very warm the grass and fall wheat are getting quite green. {Duplicate copy of pdf 32}. April, SUNDAY, 9 1871 Walked up to S. School this mornin the roads are quite dry and dusty. Supt abs. Lesson I Kings XIX 1 to 7 verse. Father and mother are up at J.C. Snells. Their children are quite bad with scarlet fever. Heard Rev W McFadden preach at Brampton tonight text Matt XXVIII, descriptive of our Lord's resurrection. MONDAY, 10 Finished sowing the plaster on the meadows and pastures. Was plowing until 4 o'clock, when rain set in from the N.E, is raining heavily all night is a very cold rain. Plucked a full blown wild flower in the woods last Saturday, also killed a mosquito the same evening. �April, TUESDAY, 11 1871 The heavy rains last night and this morning have re-commenced the Mud! reign. Drove to Brampton this morning and waited until 2 PM, getting my long boots half soled at J. Coyne's. Bought a cane seated stool for the melodeon. Was reading some interesting letters in the Globe from Rev. W.M. Punshon who is travelling on the Union Pacific "R.R." to California and British Columbia. WEDNESDAY, 12 Was plowing this forenoon but gave up, it being too wet. Was repairing fence and choring around generally. Lavina had a small party of four young Ladies schoolmates and treated them with maple taffy. April, TUESDAY, 13 1871 Was engaged in paring the sheep's feet and putting on Clerestone and verdigris went over the whole flock nearly every sheep is troubled with the disease more or less. Plowed half an acre of sod this afternoon. Had some showers from the West mixed with snow. Just one year since Uncle William was buried. FRIDAY, 14 Plowed over an acre of clover sod. Received a copy of Chicago Weekly Tribune from Uncle Adam. it contains a great deal of matter being very fine print. Spent the evening at Choir Practice. Had to pick out new cloth for my suit the first peice being all sold. The weather is cool and dry pretty hard frosts. April, SATURDAY, 15 1871 Drove the team to Brampton early this morning and bought home from Haggert Bros a new roller with a cast iron spring seat fastened on the back part of the frame it is very convenient price of roller $34. Had dealings with J. Learment trading even a ewe and twin lambs for 2 of his store pigs 7 months old. �SUNDAY, 16 Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres, - lesson - Matt VI, 1-15. Each teacher received a present of 7 different kinds of flower from Mr. Millard. Rev Mr. Russel took tea here tonight young, Eli Crawford was with him. Heard him preach in Brampton tonight text Job XXIX and 6th verse. April, MONDAY, 17 1871 Was picking stones off the meadow throwing them into the waggon and hauling them off with 2 yr old colt "Charley." Was rolling the meadow with the new roller. Finished plowing the little orchard hawing round the rows of trees with one horse. Spent the evening at home reading. TUESDAY, 18 Was at pretty much the same work as yesterday. Rev W. McFadden was here for dinner to day. Sold the cow "Bob Tail" to old Mr Williams Butcher @ $30 including her calf 4 weeks old. Had another calf today from 3 yr old red heifer. The weather has been cool and is raining from the E. tonight. April, WEDNESDAY, 19 1871 Yesterday was my twentieth birthday. Commenced our spring seeding by sowing oats on fresh plowed sod. came on a heavy east rain with thunder and lightening at noon putting a damper on the sowing for the present. Spent the evening in reading the Fifth School Reader which contains some interesting matter. THURSDAY, 20 Was shoveling drains letting the water of the plowed fields. Was hauling black muck from the bush for the flower beds in the front yard, planted 5 young maples and one beech in the front lane in place of ones that have died. Was reading the "Peel Banner". April, FRIDAY, 21 1871 Finished sowing oats and harrowing them in. The weather is very dull and cloudy, the ground drys very slowly, it being in a very soft state. Walked to Brampton this evening to the Choir Practice. �SATURDAY, 22 Was trying to plow sod at the other place but had to give it up on account of the wet. Went to Brampt received my new suit of dark tweed coat and lighter pants and vest $20 a new {illegible}y hat $1.30 and other articles 30 cents Ice frozen at night 1/4 inch thick. April, SUNDAY, 23 1871 Went to S. School this morning. Supt abs - lesson - 1 kings XIX 11 to 13. J.C. Snell and family spent the day here. J.C.S, Viney and I, drove down to Harry Joness's and staid an hour or so. Heard Rev. A Russel preach in Brampton tonight text - I Thessalonians V - Pray without ceasing". A cold chilly day. MONDAY 24 Commenced plowing sod today at the other place it has dried very fast since last Saturday, is now in good order. Was served with a notice by the constable to attend the Court of Revision tomorrow week to answer for the Farm Lease got up for voting. Sold 2 cows. April, TUESDAY, 25 1871 Was at the same work as yesterday. Sowed an acre of early peas yesterday (the little orchard). The second team was rolling the oat field 1 acres, Planted 3 or 4 apple trees and a rose bush from Leslie Nursery Toronto also some cherry trees a present from J Learment. Spent evening at J.C. Snell's in reading and chat. WEDNESDAY 26 Was plowing half the forenoon. Then went to Brampton to the Spring show of the C.P.A. Society. There was quite a crowd of people, it being a very fine day. a large show of good bulls, took "Clifton" down got no prize. He weighs 1970 lbs, there was also a good show of Stallions. Paid Haggerts note of $16. Receive from father a deed for the 25 acres. April, THURSDAY, 27 1871 Rained quite heavily nearly all day from East giving the ground a regular soaking, Was carrying potatoes over from the house cellar to the driving house, have 16 bags "Garnet Chili" �and 5 bags "Early Whites" a few of which are rotten. Paid A. M Caul Caledon for 250 stakes we drew last winter $4.25. FRIDAY, 28 Father sold in Brampton 2 bags "Early Whites" and bought 1 bag "Gleasons" @ 90 cts per bag also bought peck "Early Rose" @ 50 cts per bag. Was puling down old fences to be put in an improved state. Spent evening at Choir Practice. The weather is cold and windy. April, SATURDAY, 29 1871 Was building fence on the North side of the lane this forenoon the old fence was pretty well used up, partly built over 60 rods. Spent the afternoon at Ambrose Woodhall's bee for raising a new barn 280 x 34. it was hard work and very exciting, Slight westerly showers prevailed. SUNDAY, 30 Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres. although he had to drive 78 miles before school time lesson - Matt VI -19-34. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach at Zion this afternoon text - Prov - VI, 6th verse, received from the minister the Quarterly tickets for May. Walked to Brampton church to night and heard the same sermon. May, MONDAY, 1 1871 Was plowing sod all day at the other place. Fixed up the swin gate at noon across the creek between E. Bunting and us. Commenced sowing barley this afternoon cultivating with the other team. The weather was pretty warm, the grass is growing very fast, 3 inch high, very good sheep pasture. TUESDAY, 2 Finished cultivating and harrowing 11 acres of barley in front of house done my first sowing grain with two hands, The Court of Revision took place today at Edmonton, quite a crowd of people present, father went up but my lease was not called on, it passed off favourably to the Reform party. Had a ewe lamb from the largest ewe in the flock. �May, WEDNESDAY, 3 1871 Was plowing the head ridges and water furrowing the field of barley, also sowed clover seed 10 lbs and Timothy 3 lbs to acre on it. Plowed 1/2 an acre of sod this afternoon. Planted some Early Gooderich and Early White potatoes in the gardens. spent evening reading S. School Library books. THURSDAY, 4 A heavy East storm prevailed throughout the day with a high wind, putting a block to seeding operations for a day or two. Was dressing the sheep's feet, it is a troublesome disease, it is affecting the young lambs. Fanned 60 bush fall wheat it being now ready for market. The storm has abated this evening. May, FRIDAY, 5 1871 Was engaged in shovelling drains and letting water off the barley field. Was digging post holes and setting posts for a board fence on the N.E. side of the barnyard from hogpen around to the corner of lane to the creek. Spent the evening at Practice, learning on of Handel's chouruses, it is very difficult. SATURDAY, 6 Rode to Brampton for medicine and a bottle of Cooksville wine for father who is very sick on kind of billious attack. Was at pretty much the same work as yesterday, finished up some fencing and sowing clover seed. The weather has cleared up fine once more. May, SUNDAY, 7 1871 Went to S. School this morning. Supt, abs lesson - 1 Kings XXII - 1 to 37. Took dinner at J.C. Snell's and spent part of the afternoon there. Heard Rev A. Russel preach in Brampton tonight - text - Mark VI 14th verse. Had shower of hail today. MONDAY, 8 E. Bunting was helping me to plow sod with his team and plow all day, turned over rather more than 2 acres, the ground is very soft. A cold north wind all day, Froze ice on the water trough last night. �May, TUESDAY, 9 1871 Was at the same work as yesterday plowed 1 1/4 acres. Erastus Bunting is plowing for J. Learment today, being through seeding, he is helping his neighbours. Robert was digging post holes for board fence from the road down behind the barn. Spent the evening redading April Ladies Repository. WEDNESDAY, 10 Finished plowing the sod for the peas. Sowed 8 acres of peas with 18 bush of our old seed and 2 bush of crown peas. Gave it 2 strokes with the {illegible because of ink stain}ow. Spent the evening {ink blot} practice in Brampton. Practising Hallielujah Choruses with the help of part of P.M Choir. May, THURSDAY,11 1871 Was rolling the barley field, it has got very hard and solid with last week's heavy rains. The weather is fine and dry all week getting a little warmer every day. Mr Frank Wolfe died very suddenly in Chicago this morning of appoplexy. FRIDAY, 12 Finished harrowing and rolling the pea field 8 acres "other place" it looks well after being finished. Was engaged this afternoon in washing our sheep, 37 in number, in the Etobicoke. The water was {warm}. The weather clear and warm. Spent the evening at Practice. May, SATURDAY, 13 1871 Drove to Norval Mills this morning with 10 bush of wheat for a grist, sold 50 lbs to Arche Bunting @ $1.62 1/2. A new Telegraph Co (Dominion) are putting up their line of posts from Brampton to Georgetown via No 10 side road. J.C. Snell and family were here for dinner to day. tomorrow their 3rd wedding anniversary. SUNDAY, 14 Went to the Fourth Quarterly Meeting for the year in Brampton. Rev Dr Wood of Toronto preached text - I John III - 8th verse, a very instructive discourse. Took dinner at Mrs �Trueman's. Heard Rev. Mr. Healey preach tonight - text - I Corinthians - XIII - 13th verse. A fine day but very cool. May, MONDAY, 15 1871 Drove the team to Norval for a load of fence lumber, brought nearly a thousand feet, it is a pretty fair quality of lumber, is green and heavy being fresh from the saw. Was cross plowing the plot of ground on the N. side of little orchard for potatoes. TUESDAY, 16 Went to Norval again this morning, brought a larger load than yesterday, had to make two trips up the Credit hill with it. Commenced shearing sheep this afternoon, sheared 9 which averaged about 8 1/2 lbs each. Had a slight westerly shower. Turned the cows on grass for the 1st. also Clifton and the calves. May, WEDNESDAY, 17 1871 Finished shearing sheep to day, 36 in number is the flock this season. Shearing is rather nice work, but very tiresome on the back. Spent the evening at the Choir Practice in the W.M. church, had a full attendance. The weather is quite cool and white frosts at night. THURSDAY, 18 Drove to Norval again today. brought home a load of fence lumber about 900 feet, which the fill of fence stuff. Bought a new Dung fork price . Spent the evening reading "Charles Dicken's" Nicholas Nickleby. Turned the cattle out to grass on the 16th inst for the first. May, FRIDAY, 19 1871 Was drilling up the ground for potatoes and hauling manure for filling up the drills. Was fixing the line fence across the creek next to Wiggins'. Spent the evening at Robert Lowes's residence, was led by Miss B Lowes on the pianoforte. SATURDAY, 20 Was planting potatoes finish at noon, planted 5 kinds Early Rose and Gooderich, Garnet Chili, Gleason and Early White in all 1/2 an acre. Spent the afternoon at Benjamin Metsons Raising �of a cow house, had a pleasant time and a good game of ball. Spent the evening reading Nicholas Nickleby. May, SUNDAY, 21 1871 Drove Aunt Mary and Viney up to J.C. Snell's this morning. Dawson Modeland drove up there to from Brampton. took dinner and tea there. Yesterday and today were very warm 87° in the shade. Heard Rev A. L. Russel preach at Brampton to night - text - Psalms CXXII "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem." MONDAY, 22 Went to Norval and brought home the last of the lumber bill also 4 scantlings 3X4 and 2 do 4X4, which were not included in the bill, it is a very fair quality of lumber all through. Was at Brampton this evening bought box of paper collars, 20 cts, and got my hair barbered. May, TUESDAY, 23 1871 Was engaged all day in settin fence posts for a new board fence, the ground is so dry that it is almost impossible to get the posts solid. Drove to Brampton tonight to the Concert practice in the Court house, had a full attendance of all the member. Had a strong horse colt from "Old Fan." WEDNESDAY, 24 Was working all forenoon at the board fence. Went to Brampton this afternoon and saw a lively game of Lacrosse between two Toronto clubs "Ontario" and "Tellago" the former were victors. Sang in the choir at the Grand Concert in the Court house. very large crowd. Had several solo singers and a May, THURSDAY, 25 1871 Mr Boscovits Pianist to King of Portugal. he is a splendid performer. Realized after paying expenses $75. Was hauling manure on turnip ground 22 loads. J.C Snell left by 9 oclock train via Toronto and Quebec for Great Britain. Brought home a young Berkshire from J. Snells of our litter the rest being sold 5 for $10 each. A thunder shower the first rain for 3 weeks. �FRIDAY, 26 Drove the horses and waggon up to J.C. Snells this morning and brought the Jane and the two children with a load of necessary articles down to our place where she is going to reside until J.C.S. return. Was cross plowing the turnip ground and finished up the new board fence beyond the calf pasture. May, SATURDAY, 27 1871 Mr. William Broddy called and left 2 subpoenas to attend Revision Count before judge Scott, 31st inst. also $1.10 each for expenses. Had the buggy repaired at Edmonton, all the tires se{?}t and a new shaft charges - to come in Credit Bill. Christopher Fox is here all night. SUNDAY, 28 Drove up to S. School this morning Supt pres - lesson Matt VII 13th to 24th. Mr George Graham preach at Zion this afternoon. Heard Rev W. McFadden preach to night in Brampton - text Romans VI - 22nd. A very warm day 88° in the shade. C. Fox left here to night. May, MONDAY, 29 1871 Was engaged in pulling by hand the cockle and redroot out of the fall wheat, there was not a great deal of it. The wheat looks very well on the average and is just ready to come out in head. Finished plowing and cultivating the turnip ground. TUESDAY, 30 Commenced hauling manure on the fallow drew 13 loads. it is a long distance to haul it to the backside of the farm, so that it will be slow work. Was over at Guy Bell's this evening, they are getting along nicely. It is swelting hot weather the thermometer over 90° deg. May, WEDNESDAY, 31 1871 Went to Brampton this morning to the Court of Revision it being an appeal from the decision Court of Revis. at Edmonton. There are over seventy to be tried nearly all Reformers only 7 cases tried today all successful but one. There were two lawyers from Toronto and with Mr. Fleming took charge of affairs. �June, THURSDAY, 1 1871 Was hauling manure on the fallow with 2 waggons and one team drew 18 loads. There were 12 cases tried in Brampton to day the reformers loosing about half. Sold a fat ewe to Crawforth for $40. Took a 2 year old colt into pasture for summer belonging to J.W. Main June, FRIDAY 2 1871 Received the sad intelligence yesterday through the "Banner" of Willy Mason's death in Missouri on the 24th of May aged 19 yrs died of consumption. Was at the same work as yesterday hauling 20 loads. Spent the evening at Mrs Davids Smith's Social for the Vestry fund. Realized $25. The brass band was present. SATURDAY, 3 Finished drawing manure on the fallow having put 75 loads on 6 1/2 acres, they were very large loads 12 ft long. The weather has been exceedingly warm all this week averaging 90°. Drove sister Jennie up to her house for to get some things, spent a few minutes pleasantly at Wiltons Lodge. June, SUNDAY, 4 1871 Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. Lesson II Kings II 1 to 8 verses, an interesting one. Drove to Brampton this evening and heard Rev James Pearen preach, text Isaiah LVIII - 13 and 14th verses, A very good sermon on the importance and seriousness of keeping the Sabbath day holy. MONDAY, 5 Yesterday "Lady Harrington" of a bull calf. Walked to Brampton this morning to the Ajourned Revision Court, but gave up our case with a dozen more, being entered on the Assessment roll too late. Hon. J.H. Cameron was there fromt Toronto. Commenced the road work to day put 3 1/2 days having the teams on June, TUESDAY, 6 1871 Put in 3 more days work on the road today. It is very hard work the clay is so dry and hard. Have 1 1/2 days yet to put in the work is nearly done excepting some to be done on the gravel �road. Commenced raining about dark excepting two very light showers we have had no rain since the 4th May. WEDNESDAY, 7 Clear and cool this morning not a great deal of rain last night, Went to Norval with 38 bush of Diehl wheat sold at $1.25 per bush paid lumber bill $28.68 had $19 remaining from the load of wheat. Bought at Cooks Saw mill Esquesing 6 squares shingle at 50 cts each. June, THURSDAY, 8 1871 Commenced plowing the summer follows for the first time it is very hard and dry but does not turn up in large lumps but crumbles down. Went to Brampton with 52 bush wheat sold to K. Chisholm @ $1.23 per bush, bought a barrel Goderich salt $1.10. FRIDAY, 9 Was at the plowing all day plowed 1 1/3 acres. Took sister Elsie down to Cole's Gallery for to get her photograph. Sold 2 pieces of cured bacon for $3.33. Bought 38 lbs of cut nails @ 3 1/2 cts. paid K. Chisholms Acc $20.00. Spent the evening at Practice, nothing special going on now attendance rather slim. June, SATURDAY, 10 1871 Mailed a letter yesterday to Uncle Adam Missouri. Was working at the building of an addition to the sheep pen. Had two or three heavy thunder showers this afternoon, it was badly needed. Drove Jennie up to Mr. John Snell's to night on a visit. SUNDAY, 11 Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. lesson - Matt XIII 24 to 30 verses. Went to Brampton at 2 P.M. to P.M. Church and heard addresses to S. School scholars from their minister. Mr and Mrs John R. Craig took tea here this evening. he starts for England next Thursday. Heard Rev Mr Willis preach in Brampton text Psalm XLIII 5th. �June, MONDAY, 12 1871 Was plowing fallow all day with one team. Mr and Mrs H.T. Modeland, Aunt Betsy and Mrs J. Raine were here this afternoon on a visit, also Old Mr Joness and Mr Mrs Jack Joness, a good many for one day's visiting. spent evening reading "David Copperfield by "Dickens." TUESDAY, 13 The team and one hand working on the roads this forenoon, which finishes our statute labour (8 dys) for this year. Father and mother went to Brampton to hear Rev. S. Antliff from England preach, he is a P. Methodist and a useful and able preacher Very cold weather for the season. June, WEDNESDAY, 14 1871 Was plowing in the 3 acre field next the woods across the Etobicoke, it is a stiff sod with a good deal of grass which is hard to cover. Was moving the cedar fence behind the barn, dividing the 15 acre field into 2 equal parts. Spent evening reading David Copperfield. THURSDAY, 15 Was at the same occupation as yesterday. The weather keeps very cool slight frosts at night. Wild and tame strawberries are ripe. A reform meeting in Brampton raised $170 for expenses of the party, gave $3 towards it. Mrs John Snell is here all night. June, FRIDAY, 18 1871 Went to Brampton with this year's clip of wool 275 lbs sold & K.C & Co @ 34 cts per lb had 15 lbs matted wool price for that reduced one third received for whole lot $91.90. Spent evening at practice. This is strawberry season. Aunt Lizzie has a great quantity and is realizing considerable out of the sales 12 1/2 cts per 'qut. SATURDAY, 17 Was plowing all day and finished up the summer fallow the side hill plowing is tiresome work, the hill being so steep that we have to plow around it throwing the furrow down hilll. Sold a 2 yr old steer to Williamson drover, for $50, was very large for his age and in good trim. �June, SUNDAY, 18 1871 Went to S.S. this morning Supt abs. lesson VI Kings 2: 9 - 18 a small attendance and dull. Mr. T.B. Grimshaw is very sick with dropsy and heart disease the doctors have given him up for lost. Heard Rev Mr Stonehouse preach in Brampton, was one of the P.M. ministers, but has joined W.M. Conference - text - Numbers XIV 24th. MONDAY, 19 Was engaged in drilling up the turnip ground and sowing with Swede turnip seed about 2 3/4 acres sowed 6 lb of seed on it. Had a fine red and a little white heifer calf from Roan June, TUESDAY, 20 1871 Was working at the new sheep pen. Put a new plank floor in the horse stable laying crossways on top of the old floor Jane received a letter from J.C. Snell written from Londonderry Ireland shortly after he arrived, he was just 10 days crossing the Atlantic had calm weather all the time. Had a westerly shower. Planted 65 cabbage plants. WEDNESDAY 21 Finished shingling the new sheep pen. Jane walked up to Mr John Snell's and Sarah drove her down this evening. The Peel Battalion (36)th Volunteer returned from Niagara, where there has been 5000 of them drilling for 2 weeks. June, THURSDAY, 22 1871 Was doctoring the sheep's feet went over the whole flock dipping each foot into a solution of bluestone. Spent the afternoon at Robert Carter's barn raising, had a nice lively time. Father took a grist of 10 bush wheat to Maine's new steam grist mill in Brampton. FRIDAY, 23 Commenced haying this morning by cutting 4 acres of clover it is short and thin will not be over a load to the acre. Bought of E. Humphrey's Edmonton a new waggon hay rack $5.00 a new horse rake $4.50 and a new washing machine $4.50. A social to night at W. Broddy, realized $57.00 in aid of the Vestry. �June, SATURDAY, 24 1871 Rain from the East commenced in the night continued till noon. Rev Jas Pearen was here all last night, went to Brampton this morning. Was hauling sand and gravel from the creek for to put a cement floor in the cellar. Drove Jane and her two children up to John Snells this evening for an hour or so. SUNDAY, 25 Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres. lesson Mark VIII 31 to 58. Rev A L Russel preached his farewell sermon in Brampton this morning. Rev W. McFadden preach his last sermon this evening - text - VI Timothy IV 7th and 8th verses, a large audience. Spent the afternoon and took tea Viney and I at Guy Bell's. June, MONDAY, 26 1871 Finished cutting with the mower 9 acres of clover. Raked and cocked up 1/3 of it this afternoon. Went to Benefit Concert this evening for Sandy Taylor a blind man? in the Court House. The songs were principally Scotch sang by Jeanie Watson and Miss Maggie Barr, the former having a very powerful voice. TUESDAY, 27 Got home the first grist to the new steam mill Brampton it runs well and does good work. Deposited in the Merchants Bank $125.00 which will draw interest @ 4 per cent after 3 months. Bought 3 barrels of water lime @ $2.00 each. Was putting it on the cellar floor as a cement. June, WEDNESDAY, 28 1871 Was drawing in hay all day hauled 8 loads, stripping the 9 acre clover field, except one small load it is slow work pitching, it being so short but of a very good quality. Mrs W. Joness and brother Mr Rose called here this evening. Jane got a long interesting letter from J.C.S. THURSDAY, 29 Has safely landed in Old England and is enjoying him self thoroughly. Mowed 6 acres of mixed clover and Timothy in the old orchard field. The half yearly examination of Brampton �High School took place to day seven of the neighbours and Bramptoni{an}s started for England today. June, FRIDAY, 30 1871 Was plastering the cellar floor under the house with water lime. Raked and cocked up 6 acres of hay this afternoon. The weather is cool and dry. The bailey is fully shot out and oats just coming. Ant Mary and Viney went to Toronto on the cars. July, SATURDAY, 1 1871 A warm clear day. Went to Toronto on the 9 o'clock train this morning with 2 or 3 companions. Visited the Osgoode Hall and other public buildings. Witnessed a lacrosse game between Montreal Indians and Toronto Club the latter were victors. Had a mile race one of the Indians was the fastest. July, SUNDAY, 2 1871 Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. lesson I Samuel XVI 1 to 17. Did not get home from Toronto untill 1:30 o'clock this morning having missed last nights train. Drove Jennie and family up to John Snell's this afternoon for an hour or so. MONDAY, 3 Hauled in 6 loads of hay out of the orchard field. Tried one load to take it off with the horse fork but it would not work well the hay being too short, so that we must give up the use of it for this season. It was a fine hay day. Was at John Campbell's this morning. July, TUESDAY, 4 1871 Commenced raining this morn at 5 A.M. from SE. lasted 3 or 4 hours, also a thunder shower this evening. finished water liming the cellars. {large ink blot} Received a letter from J.C.S. England, lengthy and well written, took it up to John Snell's to night for their perusal, enjoyed the evening well. �WEDNESDAY, 5 Mrs J.C.S and Johnny T went went to Oakville on Monday to Uncle Taylor's. Received yesterday from J.C. a copy of Irish Daily Times printed in Dublin. Mailed the Globe and C. Gentleman to him. Finished mowing the orchard field and drew in 3 more loads making 20. July, THURSDAY, 6 1871. Had a South Rain this afternoon and in the evening a heavy thunder shower the first heavy rain for 2 months. Was fanning a load of wheat for mark{ink blot} sold 41 bush at $1.15. FRIDAY, 7 Commenced cutting our last field of hay of 7 1/2 acres {illegible} it more than half. Went to Brampton this afternoon mailed a Weekly Globe to J.C. Snell. Jane and Viney came home from Oakville where they have been all week brought 22 qts of strawberries, it is the stapl fruit there. July, SATURDAY, 8 1871 Drew in 7 loads of hay to day of excellent quality nearly all Timothy. Mr. Robt Smith spent last evening here. A meeting of Reform delegates in Brampton decided on K. Chisholm to run against J.H. Cameron. SUNDAY, 9 Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. lesson Mark IX 30- 47. Heard Rev John Hunt preach at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. text Matt XVI 28. He is nearly 90 years of age. Heard Rev W.W. Carson preach in Brampton text II Kings V 12th. he is stationed on this circuit for a year. A very warm day. July, MONDAY, 10 1871. Finished cutting hay this forenoon. Drew in 4 loads of hay, clearing the orchard field. Father went to Brampton this morning and mailed two letters for England, one from Jennie and the other from me to J.C. Snell. The weather dull and cloudy. Have 7 loads of splendid Timothy hay, fine and sweet. �TUESDAY, 11 Finished up the hay harvest drew in 3 loads, making a total of 35 loads from 32 acres. Commenced cross plowing the summer fallow. Mr. John Hunter brought a letter up from Brampton from J.C.S. to Jennie, he writes very long and interesting letters, Mr. T.B. Grimshaw is dying he has suffered very severely. Died at 10:45 P.M. July, WEDNESDAY, 12 1871. Spent the forenoon on a fishing and berrying excursion to John Snell's Lake, caught only 8 sun fish, it being so very hot we had to give apt at noon. raspberries are rather scarce. Spent evening in Brampton, bought a new S.C. Music Book "The Organ" 50 cts. Jennie and Viney were down getting some fixings for the funeral. THURSDAY, 13 Went to Mr. T.B. Grimshaw's funeral at 1 P.M. buried at the new cemetry Brampton. Rev. W.W. Carson preached a powerful summon from Revelations. ... It is a sad loss to his wife and family and she feels very lonely indeed. Was helping Robert Smith to raise a new shed and cowstable. July, FRIDAY, 14 1871. Finished cross plowing the largest field of fallow. The weather during the past week has been very warm and dry, the wheat harvest started yesterday. Spent the evening at Mrs. King's social, Main sheet Brampton, a very pleasant night and brass band in attendance, not a great many present, realized $23. SATURDAY, 15 Was helping J. Learment cut wheat this afternoon, he has a new self raker. (There has been an unusual number of deaths and accidents this summer. A son of Mr. Lowe's got both arms cut off with a mower. Mr. John Hindle was nearly killed by a bull.) July, SUNDAY, 16 1871. Miss Jessie Thompson died this morn at 3 o'clock after 10 days illness of liver complaint. Was at S. School this morning Supt abs. lesson - 1st Sam XVI 48 to 52. Spent afternoon at Mr. �John Snells in social chat with the Misses Snell. Heard Rev W.W. Carson preach to night text - John III - 16th verse, he is an earnest, eloquent preacher. MONDAY, 17 Finished one of J. Learment's wheat fields and commenced our ten acre field. There are only four of us to bind after the reaper making it pretty hard work to keep up to it. The sheaves are tolerably well delivered, but the straw is stiff and hard, sore work for the hands. July, TUESDAY, 18 1871. Finished reaping our fall wheat and shocked part of it up. It is a very good crop, very plump grain and the straw bright, and free from rust. There is considerable waste in shelling out while handling it, being real ripe. Strong, cool north wind and no signs of rain. Spent evening reading, July Repository. WEDNESDAY, 19 Was setting up the remainder of the wheat and helping John Learment finish his wheat cutting. Was hauling away the good and bad rails from before the new board fences, picking out a few of the best of the pieces for fine wood, piling the remainder around old stumps in the fallow. The weather is very cool. July, TUESDAY, 20 1871. Was hauling 10 loads of manure on the 3 acre fallow field, only the high ground needing any as the ground is quite new. Misses Sarah & K.F. Snell were here on a visit this afternoon. Jennie received another letter from J.C.S. written from York, he is getting weary of so much travelling. Father was at Bailey & Co's Show of Wild Animals. FRIDAY, 21 Drew in five loads of wheat in in fine order and will thresh easily. Started cross plowing the smaller fallow, the old sods through it, makes the plowing disagreeable. Went to Choir practice this evening. The first meeting for nearly two months. �July, SATURDAY, 22 1871. Hauled in 5 more loads of wheat today. Had a light shower at noon from N.W. Drove Jennie up to John Snells on Thursday, where she is spending a few days. The weather keeps very cool and dry. SUNDAY, 23 Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. lesson Matt XVIII 21 to 35th. Mr. Millard delivered a short address to the scholars about Miss Jessie Thompson's death "She died trusting in Jesus as Saviour". Heard Rev. John Shaw preach at Zion - text - II Timothy {illegible} - 13th. He preached the same sermon in Brampton tonight. July, MONDAY, 24 1871. Was up at sunrise this morning raking wheat stubble with the swath rake, drawn by hand sweeping about six feet. Finished drawing in the wheat, 13 loads of sheaves and 1 load of rakings. A very warm day. TUESDAY, 25 Was hauling old rails and building a temporary fence beside the pea field on the "other place" for a lane to pasture the back field. Mr. Fletcher Dyer from Michigan came here at noon after an absence of 3 years. he looks well his cheerful face reminds us of old times. July, WEDNESDAY, 26 1871. Was hoeing turnips this forenoon they are a nice average crop. Commenced cutting barley this afternoon. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. John Snell's, Mr. J.F. Dyer was there, with singing and lively conversation, it brought to remembrance old times and associations. THURSDAY, 27 Had a fine shower last night reviving somewhat the face and aspect of Nature. Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Campbell came here this evening to spend a day on two, it is nearly a year since they were here before, so that they are very welcome visitors. Mr. Dyer left here this morning for home again. �July, FRIDAY, 28 1871. Still engaged at thinning out and hoeing turnips, not doing any harvesting on account of dull weather. Jennie got another letter from J.C. Snell he was to sail yesterday from England. Alick and I drove up to Mr. Craigs tonight for Jennie where she has been staying a while. SATURDAY, 29 Spent the day reaping and cocking up barley. Mrs. and Mrs. A.F. Campbell started for home which is Mt. Charles Toronto township. The weather is dull and cloudy, looking very much like rain but it does not come. An interesting tale in "Peel Banner" for last two months called "The Brave boys Peril" July, SUNDAY, 30 1871. A dull, warm and oppresive day. Drove Jennie, Aunt Mary and Jennie Peacock over to the 3rd line east to Mr. Isaac Modeland's and was there untill evening. It is not a good way to spend the Sabbath in visiting friends and especially those that are not professing Christians. MONDAY, 31 Finished cutting the barley. Cradled a swath around the oat field. Drew in the early peas out of the young orchard; 12 loads. Drove Vinie and Jennie and the babies down to A.F. Campbells this evening sat up late and enjoyed ourselves with social chat and converse. Ordered 2 pairs of long boots at Coyne's. August, TUESDAY, 1 1871. Was up early, took breakfast at 6 o'clock, reached home at 8 o'clock. Paid for weaving a new rag carpet at Atkinsons" Brampton $2.90. Saw a copy of "London Weekly Advertiser". it is the neatest and cheapest paper published in Ontario ($1.00 a year). Was hauling in barley, brought in 5 loads in good condition. WEDNESDAY, 2 Took the lambs away from the ewes yesterday and put them on the clover and started feeding trim peas. Finished drawing in barley, it is about half a crop. Jennie received another letter �from J.C.S. written from London, he is getting homesick, is seeing many wonderful sights. A very hot day, 90°. August, THURSDAY, 3 1871. Started reaping the oats yesterday and commenced binding them to day, rather a light crop, pretty short and none too ripe, cut and bound 4 acres. It was a very sultry day, thermometer 95° in the shade. The harvest apples are ripe, have only a few this year, a great many apples have worms in the core. FRIDAY, 4 Two of us and the team were at E. Bunting's threshing all day, J. Cation's machine, the fall wheat turned out well and a splendid sample. Spent evening reading newspapers. Another hot and dry day. August SATURDAY, 5 1871. Finished cutting and binding the oats, and set them up. Uncle Taylor, wife and family came here from Oakville, with a livery team and spring waggon, are going to stay until Monday. they come after Jimie. They have five children 3 girls and 2 boys. Was at John Snell's early this morning. SUNDAY, 6 Drove Uncle Taylors fine team of Indian ponies to S. School this morning, Supt prlesent. lesson - Luke - IX 51 to 62. Mr T. Jordan examined the school on the lesson. Went to Mr. B. Watson's creek at 5 P.M. to the baptism by immersion of J. Cation and R. Thompon a large crowd present. August, MONDAY, 7 1871. Was cutting peas all day. They are a very good crop considering the dryness of the season, but have not ripened evenly, so that the highest ground has to be cut first. Uncl Taylor started for home at 4 P.M. It was so smoky that one could not see plainly across the fields. �TUESDAY, 8 Was at the same work as yesterday, about half the field pulled to night. Drove Jennie and Viney down to Brampton to night to see Howe's English Circus and Menagerie, there was a great crowded present, but it was not as good as the advertisement and the people were disappointed. August, WEDNESDAY, 9 1871. Had to draw water from the Etobicoke for washing purposes the cistern being dry, Drew in the oats to day, 7 loads, a splendid quality of straw. Very smoky weather so much so that it affects one's eyes. Aunt Mrs. Trueman is here all t night. Another letter from J.C.S. THURSDAY, 10 Sent the team and one hand to A. Woodhall's threshing. Was pulling peas all day. Mrs. John Snell spent the afternoon here - they have received another letter from J.C.S. He sailed from Liverpool on 4th August on the "Germany". August, FRIDAY, 11 1871. Mr Arch. Bunting was here pulling peas all day. Was drawing in peas, hauled 10 loads, will have over 3 loads to the acre. Sold 3 lambs 1 ewe and 2 bucks to John Snell for $40. Spent the evenig at Choir Practice, Brampton. A warm close day. A.B. finished the peas at noon. SATURDAY, 12 Finished the pea pulling at noon to day. Hauled in 9 loads of peas, had J. Learments hired boy helping us in the mow. When J.C.S. wrote his last letter he was visiting in Devonshire, his father's native place. The weather continues dry and smoky. August, SUNDAY, 13 1871. Drove to Brampton this morning. Heard Rev J. Shaw - text - Malachi III, 9 and 10. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered at the close of preaching service. Drove Jennie and family around to visit her own house on the 1st line. Rev J. Brooks baptized William Snell by immersion in creek. Heard J. P. Craig preach in Brampton at 6 P.M., text Luke IX 13th verse. �MONDAY, 14 Commenced marking out the summer fallow into ridges 22 ft wide, using 3 cedar poles 11 ft long, neatly smoother and rounded, nearly 2 inches in diameter made from a cedar rail. Drew in 5 more loads of peas this afternoon. Received from Mr. Jordan, Agent the book I subscribed for in April, "The History of Prussia and the late war." August, TUESDAY, 15 1871. Finished harvest for this year this morning by bringing in the two last loads of peas, making 26 loads off the 8 acres. Had a heavy thunder shower at 2 PM which was very acceptable. Finished marking out the fallow. Jennie received another letter from J.C.S. giving a most interesting account of his travels in Devonshire his fathers native place. the letter is 12 pages of closely written note paper. WEDNESDAY, 16 Started cross plowing the pea land with two teams, it works well on the knolls but At the low places where it was plowed wet in the spring; it is now very hard and lumpy. Miss Sarah Peacock came from Toronto she is sick with a kind of dyspepsia. August, THURSDAY, 17 1871. Was at the same work as yesterday and with the same force, considerable trouble with bumble bees having their nests under the old sod. Mailed two letters one to Uncle Adam and Uncle Thomas, H - Carthage-. Sister Viney had two front teeth filled with gold by W.K. Graham price. $3.0O. FRIDAY, 13 At the same work as yesterday. Father went to Brampton and received the news by telegraph of J.C. Snell's & J.R. Craigs arrival yesterday at Quebec by steam ship "Germany". Went to practice this evening. Received my pair of fine boots from J. Coyne - price - $5.25, not yet paid. �August, SATURDAY, 19 1871. Finished the crossplowing at noon to day. Was horse hoing the turnips this afternoon, they are growing slowly. The weather is dry, and cool at nights. Miss Jennie Peacock is here all night. A telegram from J.C.S. stating that they had reached Cornwall and would be to Brampton on Monday. SUNDAY, 20 Went to S.S. this morning. Supt abs (on account of the illness of his daughter who liv in Toronto) - lesson Luke XIX 25-31. Rev W Shaw preached at Zion at 2 1/2 o'clock. Preached in Brampton this evening - text - I Kings XX - 21st verse. Had a good heavy rain this afternoon. August, MONDAY, 21 1871. Was rolling and harrowing the pea ground, the lumps are very hard to crush. J.C. Snell arrived this morning at 2 A.M. very much fatigued but looking well and hearty. The stock arrived safe, except one sheep which died on the Atlantic. He has 15 sheep, 12 Berkshires and one Short Horn Yearling Bull all of first quality and in good order. TUESDAY, 22 J.C.S was here all last night. He brought some nice presents for his little family. Was to Brampton this morning and brought Aunt Lizzie up on a visit. Was hauling manur in the pea ground. August WEDNESDAY, 23 1871. Finished drawing manure on the pea land. Commenced ridging up the summer fallow it is in fine order. Father, mother and sister Rilly started for Scarboro with the buggy to visit Uncle George Burke and family. J.C. Snell moved away his things and they are starting house keeping again. �THURSDAY, 24 Was at the same work as yesterday but have only one team at work. Sent one man to John Woodhall's threshing Mr G. Crawford spent the day here, he is good company having travelled a great deal, is well informed. Very warm yesterday and today. August, FRIDAY, 25 1871. Continued the ridging until tea time, then went to Brampton to the Practice. Visited J.E. Wood's Barber shop and had my hair docked off once more. Bought a pair of coarse boots price $4.50. Our folks came home from Scarboro, and left the folks down there in good health and spirits. SATURDAY, 26 Was up at Mr. John Snell's farm House this forenoon inspecting the late importation and valuable additions to their flocks and herds. Had a nice rain from the East this afternoon. Miss Jane Dixon came here from Amaranth yesterday, she is starting out in the world to make her own living at 15. August, SUNDAY, 27 1871. Rain continued all (night) (last). Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres. - lesson 1 Samuel XXIV 16 to 22. J.C. Snell and J.R. Craig were there, for the first time since their arrival home. Took dinner at J.C.S. and spent the afternoon there. Was engaged this evening in filling up the S. School Class Books for next two months. MONDAY, 28 Was using the plow and road scraper in making the old ditch across the pea land wider and deeper. Marked it out into ridges 22 ft wide. An extensive fire in Brampton last night on North side of Queen St. burning several sheds and stores. AUGUST, TUESDAY, 29 1871. Was ridging with two teams. Had a shower last night and some more rain to day putting the ground in a good state of cultivation and freshening the grass. spent evenig reading Hist of Prussia. �WEDNESDAY, 30 Was at the same work as yesterday and nearly finished the field. Had a sunshower this evening and a fine double rainbow. Spent the evening reading the same as last night. August, THURSDAY, 31 1871. Went to E. Buntings by sunrise this morning for 10 bush of Soules Wheat for seed. Sowed the 8 acre pea field with 15 bush of evenly mixed Soules and Diehl wheat. The ground is in good order. Very cool all day, bright moonlight tonight. September, FRIDAY 1871 Finished the harrowing, furrowing, shovelling of the 8 acre field of wheat on the "other place." Spent the evening at Choir practice. The scholars of the W.M. S. School, Brampton were practicing in the early part of the evening for their anniversary. Bought 50 lbs of Timothy seed of K.C. & Co @ $4.00. September , SATURDAY, 2 1871. Was sowing the summer fallow with Diehls wheat except 2 bush of Soules, which was sowed pure altogether sowed 11 1/2 bush on the larger field. Sowed the Timothy with some white clover mixed on the fallow at the rate of 6 lbs to an acre. SUNDAY, 3 Went to S. School this morning. Rev Jas Brooks present in Supt absence - lesson - Luke X - 38 to 42 Heard. Rev W.W. Carson preach at Zion at 2 1/2 PM - text - John XV - 7. A larger audience than usual. Heard same preacher in Brampton tonight - text - Matt IV - 3 & 4th. J.C. Snell and family were here for tea. September, MONDAY, 4 1871. Was ridging up the smaller fallow of 3 acres with two teams, did not quite finish it. Went to Brampton this evening and recieved a letter from Uncle T. J. Harrington, they are well and in receipt of our letter of August. Bought a pocket pen holder and anti corrosive pens. �TUESDAY, 5 Finished up the fall seeding by sowing the 3 acre field, seeded it also with timothy. there is a great deal of dry grassy sods through the field giving it a rough aspect. Yesterday and today have been very warm at 85° in the shade. September, WEDNESDAY, 6 1871. Was cutting the 9 acre field of second crop of clover, next to Mr. Wiggins farm, with the mower and platform, raking it off in by hand in bunches at regular intervals, it is only a light crop, but is filled with good seed. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snells. THURSDAY, 7 Took away from their dams the only 6 ewe lambs of this year and put them in a field by themselves and will feed them grain. Was fanning wheat and preparing a grist and some chopping. Very cool tonight. Receive{blot or tear} from J.C.S. yesterday $16 for my services in enrolling the Militia last winter. September, FRIDAY, 8 1871. Took a grist of 14 1/2 bush wheat and 6 bags of peas and chess, to J.W. Maine's Grist Mill. Was engaged in burning up and clearing the flats of old logs and rubbish. Bought a new cast arm and boxing for the waggon axle the old one being broken right around, price $1.25. SATURDAY, 9 Was making and hanging a thrible door on the back side of the new sheep pen. Was drawing the second crop of clover in to barn, had only one large load. The weather is warm and dry. A great cloud of smoke came from the N.W. at 5 oclock this evening making quite dark and severe on the eyes. September, SUNDAY, 10 1871. Went to S. School this morning Supt pres, lesson - 1Sam XXX 1st to end of chap. We sang some peices out of the S. School Organ. Took tea this evening at Mrs. Trueman's. Dawson Modeland is going to live in New York in the course of a month. Heard Rev W.W. Carson preach at 6 PM text - Luke XVII, 41 & 42. He is an eloquent preacher. �MONDAY, 11 Was hauling manure on the oat stubble for turnip crop next year drew 78 loads. It was a very warm day. The Union Camp Meeting commences at Norval, Brampton, Georgetown, and Steetsville, Circuits. September, TUESDAY, 12 1871. Was threshing peas with 2 span of horses treading the peas out on the barn floor. It is a great deal speedier way than threshing with the flail, and not half as hard work. Spent evening reading Hist of France-Prussian War. WEDNESDAY, 13 Was winnowing the peas we threshed yesterday, 38 bush, weighing 65 lbs per bush. Father and mother started for the Camp Meeting at Norval, but the horse kicked and broke the shafts and dashboard of the buggy. They came home and took the waggon, the accident happened 2 miles from home. September, THURSDAY, 14 1871. Was engaged yesterday afternoon and today in helping Mr. J. Heath to thresh. Our folks were at Camp Meeting all day came home this evening. It is held in Mr Foster's Pine woods, south of Norval. Had a sharp frost last night and was very cool today. FRIDAY, 15 Rain from the East for 12 hours, it was very much needed for the success of the fall wheat and pasturage. Drove to Brampton this afternoon and settled J. Coyne's shoe Bill $11.00. Received a letter from Uncle Adam. Winnowed 22 bush of peas making 60 bush threshed. September, SATURDAY, 16 1871. Sold a load of wheat 47 bush to K. Chisholm & Co @ $1.26 per bush. Received cash $59.60. Rev T. Jeffers died at the Camp Meeting at Norval on Thursday of appoplexy. �SUNDAY, 17 Drove a span of horses and buggy containing five of us to Norval to the Camp Meeting. Heard 3 good practical sermons from Rev's Jones, Carson, and Shaw. There was a large crowd of people present. It is a nice close pine woods making it comfortable today as there was a cold North wind. September, MONDAY, 18 1871. Drew 72 bush of Diehl wheat of last year's growth to Brampton sold to K. Chisholm & Co @ $1.25 also 15 bush of spring wheat inferior quality @ $1.13 per bush received cash for the whole $108.10 total amount received for all old wheat on hand $167.80. Had a very severe white frost last night very cool all day. TUESDAY, 19 Went to the camp meeting again to bring our folks home. The meeting broke up about 2 o'clock all the people dispersing to their homes. The whole morning's exercises were a public love feast and prayer meeting which were very interesting and profitable, there was a large number of converts. September, WEDNESDAY, 20 1871. Finished hauling the manure from barnyard, it being now entirely clear, drew 7 or 8 loads of the finest and scattered over the timothy meadow. Sold 2 ewe lambs to Mr Chambers of Caledon @ $10 each. Bought 50 lbs of timothy seed @ $4.00. Gathered the ripe fall apples. THURSDAY, 21 Cross plowed the little orchard about one acre. Sowed 40 lbs of timothy seed on 9 acre clover field of last year's seeding. the clover is pretty thin so that there will be room for the timothy. Father, mother, Viney and I drove down this evening to Brampton W.M. S. School Anniversary, not a very large attendance. �September, FRIDAY, 22 1871. Heard Revs A. Sutherland and W.W. Ross of Toronto deliver good addresses at last nights meeting. Was threshing at J. Learments all day. J.C. Snell and J.G Snell with their men and stock started for Kingston Exhibition this morning. Bought of John Snell their 5 yr old ram "Champion" (Cotswold) @ $75. SATURDAY, 23 Commenced threshing at noon at our place with J. Cation's machin{ink blot}. threshed the barley and part of the oats, have considerably more than 100 bush of barley. Put both straw and chaff in the mow together. A warm pleasant day. September, SUNDAY, 24 1871. Spent the forenoon at S. School. Supt pres. lesson - II Samuel VI 1 to 17th. A very interesting subject. Received from Mr. Millar the circular of 8th Prov. Convention of S. School Workers to be held in London 10th 11th 12th of October. Heard Rev John Shaw preach at 6 P.M. text - Deuteronomy XXIX - 9th verse. MONDAY, 25 Finished our threshing of grain for this year in less than 1 1/2 dys, the grain has yielded a pretty fair return of heavy plump bright grain, paid the threshers $8.50. September, TUESDAY, 26 1871. Was winnowing a load of barley for market. Drove up to Mr. John Snell's this afternoon and bought home the $75 ram. Miss Kezia Snell came down here this evening for to go to Mrs. W. Elliott's social which was quite a success, realized $25. Had a large quantity of rain last night. WEDNESDAY, 27 Commenced the Fall plowing in the oat stubble ground intended for turnips and barley next year, it works up fine and damp. Westerly showers prevailed throughout the day, cold dismal weather for the season. �September, THURSDAY, 28 1871. Was plowing all day with two teams. A large quantity of grain going to market. K. Chisholm & Co bought 7000 bushels of wheat and barley today @ $1.20 and 57 cts per bush. John Snell & Sons were very successful at Kingston this week taking over $800 in prizes. FRIDAY, 29 Was engaged in washing the ram lambs and fixing them up for the Country Show. Our 6 yr old Cotswold ram "Billy" died today from some disease in the head. Spent the evening at Choir Practice singing from the S. School Organ. A splendid moonlight night. September, SATURDAY, 30 1871. Finished plowing the oat stubble and shovelled the cross drains through it. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Henderson of 2nd line west Chinguacousey at $9.00. A fine warm day. The weather during the present month has been immensely cold for the season and severe frosts. The woods present a very gay appearance of variety of colors. October, SUNDAY, 1 1871. Spent the forenoon at S. School. Supt pres. lesson - Luke XXI 13 to 22. J.C. Snell arrived here this morning at 2 A.M. from Kingston in good health and spirits starts tomorrow for Hamilton. Heard Rev W.W. Carson preach at Zion - text - Deut. XXX - 24th Heard the same at Brampton - text - Issiah LII 14th and 15th. October, MONDAY, 2 1871. First day of the County's Agric. Society's show in Brampton. the ground is greatly enlarged and improved, a fine new horse ring enclosed with a picket fence. There is a good show especially in grain and vegetables. Had a gentleman visitor from McGillvary to see ourl live stock. A very warm day. TUESDAY, 3 Showery morning but a fine afternoon. Spent the day at the County Fair. There was a large crowd of people in attendance. The show of live stock especially hogs was very good, there �bring a lively competition in all the classes. We took 2nd prize for ram lamb and 3rd prize for aged ram. The demand for sheep was very limited, only sold one lamb to Mr Coony @ $10. October, WEDNESDAY, 4 1871. Harvested the potato crop today, have about 27 bush of Garnet Chilis' and 8 bush of Gleason's, Early Rose, Early Goodwich and the White Potatoes, 35 bush in all a slim turn out indeed for 1/2 acre are all fine. large sound potatoes so far, good. Was to 2 letters to Missouri one to Carthage and to Streetsville. THURSDAY, 5 Sold 56 bush of Diehls and Soules wheat @ $1.28 per bush to K. C. & Co, received for sheepskin and calfskin $1.60. Mr. Thomas Graham of Brampton was buried today, died of typhoid fever. Spent part of the evening at Willow Lodge. A warm close day, thunder and lightning this evening. October, FRIDAY, 6 1871. Sold 54 bush of same kind of wheat as yesterday at same price. Settled K. Chisholm's Store bill of $50. Mr James Thompson spent the afternoon here, he is going to Missouri next week. J.G. Snell borrowed 4 bush of peas. Housed in two barrow pigs for to fatten for the knife. SATURDAY, 7 Father went to Toronto this morning to buy the tickets for Missouri, which cost $44 for two tickets, also bought $100 worth of greenbacks $114.00 also $100 gold, taking $200 of Canadian money altogether. Bo't in Toronto a trunk @ $2.75. Was engaged in digging post holes. October, SUNDAY, 8 1871. J.C. Snell arrived here at 6 A.M. from Guelph much wearied. Dawson Modeland spent the forenoon and took dinner here. Him and I walked down to W.M. S. School in Brampton at 2 P.M., there is a large attendance, over 150 and an interesting school. Took tea at J.W. Main's residence. Rev W.W. Carson preached at 6 P.M. text - Romans XIV 21st. A temperance sermon. �MONDAY, 9 Sold 2 ram lambs to J.C. Snell at $15 and $10 each. Took the best one down to Brampton at 7 o'clock A.M. for to ship to Guelph to the Central Fair. Was repairing the yard pump putting in new valves. also building board fence. The weather is very warm. October, TUESDAY, 10 1871. Drove father and mother down to the depot at 8 A.M. to start on their journey to Missouri. Was harvesting the apple crop have only three barrels of hand picked of winter apples and two barrels of soft apples, total 5 barrels, a small lot indeed. Bought a pump from Brown of Glen William's at $8.40. WEDNESDAY, 11 Viney and I went to Guelph this morning via G.T. Railway to the Central Fair held there on the 10th 11th and 12th inst, it was nearly equal in magnitude to the Provincial Fairs, and the quantity of live stock, implmnt and Arts was surprising, there was 15,000 persons at the show today. Came home on the evening train. October, THURSDAY, 12 1871. Went to blacksmith's to get some harness repaired and and to get the piston rod of the pump by lengthened. A fearful fire took place in Chicago on Monday last, destroying all the finest and largest buildings and some hundreds of people perished in the flames. A great many fires occurring on account of the dry weather. FRIDAY, 13 J. Learment and I measured the size of every field on the 200 acres with a 4 rod tape line, finding that most of them were contained less acres than we thought for before measuring. Commenced plowing the fall wheat stubble. Spent the evening at Choir Practice. Cold frosty night. �October, SATURDAY, 14 1871. Went to J.W. Main's Grist Mill with 8 bags of barley, peas and oats for chopping. Bought 1/2 pint of spirits of turpentine, to use some of it for my right arm which is sprained. Slight westerly showers prevailed all day SUNDAY, 15 Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. {Superintendant present} lesson - Luke XVI 35 to 45. Miss K.F. Snell presided at melodeon. Heard Rev John Shaw preach at Zion text - Isaiah XXXIII 21st, it was the Missionary Anniversary sermon Mr Thomas Holtby preached in Brampton to night Luke X - 20th verse. A very windy day October, MONDAY, 16 1871 Was helping Erastus Bunting thresh with team and two hands. There are serious fires in several places in the township in the woods, every thing is so dry that fire spreads rapidly. Spent the evening writing a letter to father and mother in Missouri. TUESDAY, 17 Was ridging the little orchard ground into lands 11 ft wide. Mr & Mrs J.C. Snell called here this morning on their way to Toronto for two days. Went to Choir practice this evening only a slim attendance the leader being absent. October, WEDNESDAY, 18 1871. Was at the same work as yesterday and finished it. Drove Mrs J. C. S. {Snell} and family up to her home this evening. The weather is dry and cool THURSDAY, 19 Was plowing all day with two teams in the fall wheat stubble ground, Pretty warm weather with a high wind to night. Spent evenig reading the weekly papers �October, FRIDAY, 20 1871 Finished plowing the fall wheat stubble ground of 9 1/2 ar {acres} Received a letter from father, Stewartsville Missouri stating that they had arrived safe in two days and nights travel and are rather disappointed in the appearance of the country. Spent the evening at Choir Practice. SATURDAY, 21 Had a call from a gentleman living near Ottawa wanting to buy improved stock, priced some things to him but made no sales. Received from Mr A. Woodhall $7.50 for value received by - "Clifton". Had a visit this evening from Misses Campbell and Westervelt A fine warm day. October, SUNDAY, 22 1871 Spent the morning at S. School Supt. pres. lesson II Samuel XII 1 to 14th. Was at Mr John Snell's this afternoon practising some familiar tunes for the Missionary Meeting at Zion Took tea at J.C Snell's. Heard Rev A. Sutherland preach in Brampton, text Ezekiel XXXVII 7 to 10. A very able sermon MONDAY, 23 The smoke is so dense that any object more than 100 yards distant is invisible. Spent the afternoon at A Woodhall's threshing. Went to Brampton to the Annual Missionary Meeting excellent addresses by Revs. A Sutherland, Joel Briggs and John {Brooks?}. The Choir received great praise for their services. October, TUESDAY, 24 1871 Was picking stones off the meadows, have gone over 22 acres getting a considerable quantity thereof. Paid R. Quin's blacksmith's bill $4.50. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snell's, he has gone to Quebec to "Cochrane's" Sale of Stock. Was repairing their melodeon. WEDNESDAY, 25 Commenced topping the turnips with the hand hoe, beheaded 1/4th of them and drew the leaves off to feed to the cattle. Rainy looking all day, a cold east wind, had a slight shower this evening. Had another litter of Berkshires {pigs} 8 in number. �October, THURSDAY, 26 1871. Drew in 6 loads of turnips and stowed them away in the driving house cellar. They are small, but solid and heavy. Had a heavy thunder shower at 4 P.M. which was quite a treat to see after so much dry weather. Sold 2 ewes to J. Learment @ $5.50 ea FRIDAY, 27 Was at the same work as yesterday and have in 10 loads of Turnips. Revs. Shaw, and Philips of Orangeville took tea here this evening and were the speakers at the Zion Missionary Meeting to night, there were about 30 people present. raised about $27 at the Meeting October, SATURDAY, 28 1871. Drew in 5 or 6 more loads of turnips, also hauling the tops for the cattle which are very fond of them. Was at Brampton this afternoon and had a chat with A. F. Campbell they have an addition to their family of a young daughter. Received from Co. Peel Agric Society $3.00 prizes on Cotswold sheep SUNDAY, 29 Was at S. School this morning Supt. pres and his daughter Mrs Will to introduce some new music for the anniversary. Heard Rev Mr Carson preach at Zion text Zechariah - III 1st 5 verses. The Rev gentleman took tea at our place this evening and heard him preach same sermon in Brampton. October, MONDAY, 30 1871. Finished topping the turnips with the hoes and drew off the leaves for the cattle. Spent the evening at Ebenezer practising music for the anniversary out of a new book "Pure Gold" published in New York, it contains all new music prepared expressly for the "book". Fair warm weather. TUESDAY, 31 Drew in 7 loads of turnips making 22 in all, harvested. Cold East wind and raining this evening steadily, The weather during the past month has been very fine for the season little rain and frost. Spent the evening at home filling up the S. Scholl Class books. �November, WEDNESDAY, 1 1871. Spent the day at the Tp Chinguacousy Plowing Match on Lot 19 Centre Road on the farm of John Giffen in which there were 30 teams plowing, nearly all doing first-class work although the ground was dry and hard. J. Featherstone took the first prize. Spent evening at S. School practice THURSDAY, 2 Received last night a letter from father dated Carthage Oct 24th. Finished up the turnip harvest, have about 850 bush. Killed a ewe lamb and dressed it for meat, repaid E. Bunting with 24 lb of it for value received 3 mo's ago. Spent evening practising at home the S. School tunes. November, FRIDAY, 3 1871. Was clearing the door yard of old rails and sticks and converting them into stove wood. Mr. G Crawford spent the day and evening here. Drove to Brampton expecting to meet the folks from Missouri but they did not arrive. Spent evening at Ebenezer practice. SATURDAY, 4 Commenced plowing the turnip ground into 33 ft ridges, it is fine and dry. Was at Brampton again this evening. Quite a cold day. November, SUNDAY, 5 1871. Went to S. School this morning - Supt. pres - lesson II Sam. XV, 19 to 30 - Supt read an address by Ralph Wells of New York on S. School teachers' duties and importance of prayer and preparing the lesson. Heard Rev W. W. Carson in Brampton to night, text, Haggai II 4 & 5th verses. A very cold night. MONDAY, 6 The sharp frost of last night nearly stopped the plough, making it work rather flakey. Spent the evening at practice at Ebenezer. Kept a flock of sheep over night blonging to Ohio men numbering 150. �November, TUESDAY, 7 1871. Sold one pair of ewe lambs and 3 ram lambs to the Ohio men @ $10 each and $16 for last 3 making $36, also $1.00 for 2 bush oats. Spent the forenoon in decorating Zion Church with evergreens for the party this evening, Had a large crowd at the tea meeting and enjoyed the evening well WEDNESDAY, 8 Address were delivered by Revs Carson, Thompson and Brooke. Realized {faded text, $43.?}. Spent the forenoon in cleaning out the churches and putting things in order withe assistance of some other gents. Messrs R.J. Nichols, S. Bunting and Miss G. Westervelt spent the evening here in chat and fun November, THURSDAY, 9 1871. Father and mother came home this morning at 6'oclock from Missouri, tired and sleepy having travelled 2 days and 3 nights, have seen a great many wonderful sights, and think it a very fine country brought home some presents and curiosities sweet potatoes and several kinds of nuts FRIDAY, 10 A drizzling rain and sleet from the East cold and wintry. Sold yesterday 3 ewes 5 yr old to William Keyworth @ $5.33 1/3 each and took his note for amount due in eleven months. Was engaged today in making a gate for barn yard. November, SATURDAY, 11 1871. Dressed a 4 yr old ewe for mutton and took 1/4 to 22 lbs to W. Campbell of No 10 and settled the blacksmith's bill of $4.35. Went to Brampton and bought 25 lbs of 3 inch cut nails @ 4 cts, some window glass and a buggy whip @ 50cts. Mr John Mason arrived here from North Missouri in good health and spirits SUNDAY, 12 Spent the forenoon at S. School Rev Jas Brooks present - lesson - John X - 1 to 18th -Mrs Wills of Toronto presided at the melodeon. Heard Rev John Shaw at Zion at 2 1/2 PM. text �Prov XIII 7&8. J.C. Snell and family spent the day here also Misses Sarah and Jennie Peacock. Heard same sermon in Brampton to night November, MONDAY, 13 1871. Completed the close board fence enclosing the sheep yard. Making a sett of 11 ft bars for convenience in hauling manure. Went to Brampton to night and became a member of Safeguard Temple of I. O. G. {Independent Order of the Good} Templars. there 70 members. Commenced feeding and stabling the cattle on the 10 inst. have 16 head TUESDAY, 14 Steady rain all day from the East. Was engaged in making eavestroughs out of 4 X 4 scantling (pine) with the axe, gouging it out in a triangular shape, put them on the sheep pen eaves conducting the water in to the well. Commenced feeding Clifton on the 11 inst for beef November, WEDNESDAY, 15 1871. About midnight the rain turned to snow and to day the ground is white with 3 or 4 inches of snow, cold and blustering and freezing hard towards night. Went to Brampton and ordered a new suit of grey tweed @ $17.00. Spent evening reading the "Soprano" a Yankee Story which came from Carthage Missouri. THURSDAY, 16 A public holiday set apart by law specially for Thanksgiving and praise to God for the bountiful harvest. There was service in all the Churches in Brampton. Spent the day at J.C. Snell's in chat and select reading. Very cold north wind all day and freezing, there is very fair sleighing. November, FRIDAY, 17 1871. Our folks drove to Brampton in a sleigh, but it was tough going as it is thawing quite fast. Went to John R Craig's to repair Mrs Grimshaw{s} melodeon there were several reeds stopped. Spent evening at Choir practice. Mr Mason and father spent afternoon at James Thompson's on lot 14 4th line East �Saturday, 18 Dressed a Berkshir hog weighing 254 lbs, very fat. Was engaged in digging post holes. Was at Mr John Snell's a short time this afternoon. Spent evening making preparations for Sunday. November, SUNDAY, 19 1871. Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. lesson, II Sam, XVIII, Took dinner and spent the afternoon at J.C. Snell's in social chat and music with the Misses Snell. Heard Rev John Shaw preach in Brampton, text, Proverbs X. 9th. MONDAY, 20 Drove Aunt Mary Peacock to G. T. R. depot at Brampton on the way to Toronto. Was engaged in setting fence posts. Spent the evening at teacher's Meeting at Ebenezer. Mr Mason is here all night. November, TUESDAY, 21 1871. Finished constructing a board fence, along the lane back of the lower shed, cleared away the old rails and banked up the new fence. A slight mizzle all day from the West WEDNESDAY, 22 Was engaged in turnpiking the lane leading down to the Etobicoke, rounding it nicely and leaving a ditch on either side to carry off the surplus water. J.C. Snell and family took dinner and tea here, they gave us a present of a barrel of nice apples. Father took a chopping grist of 9 bags to J. W. Mains Mill, peas oats and barley November, THURSDAY, 23 1871. Purchased for market 10 turkeys and 7 ducks, sold to K. C. & Co, @ 7cts per lb. turkeys weighing 94 lbs - and @ 25 cts each. Rebuilt the "Carter line fence". Drew 3 loads of forest leaves for bedding the stock from the lower bush. A cold frosty day, the ground frozen so hard that the plow is stopped �FRIDAY, 24 Was chopping cord wood in the lower bush for fuel. Had quite a brisk snow storm this morning but it turned to rain and melted the most of it. Spent the evening at Choir Practice, one of the old members was present Robert Morton who has been absent for 5 months, he is a good musician. November, SATURDAY, 25 1871 Received yesterday a letter from Uncle Adam Ferguson. Drove Aunt Mary over to 3rd line East to Isaac Modeland. Took dinner there, drove to Brampton this evening and bought a new suit of grey tweed at $17.00. Paid $1.00 to W.A. Mitchell for cleaning my watch. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's. SUNDAY, 26 Walked down from J.C.S. this morning and wrote a letter to Thomas Mason, the first time I have ever written him. Heard Rev W.W. Carson at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. text -Romans VIII 29th and 30th, a right good sermon. Heard the same in Brampton to night. November, MONDAY, 27 1871 Was engaged in splitting basswood rails, manufactured 77 rails. Spent the evening at the I.O.G. Templar's Lodge "Safeguard Temple" about 70 members present had a fine lively meeting. Bro W.W. Carson gave an account of his trip to Grand Lodge at Belleville. Aunt Mrs. Taylor came here this evening from Oakville. TUESDAY, 28 A very sharp frost, thermometer sank to Zero. Mr. John Mason and Aunt Mrs. Peacock were married at our place @ 1 o'clock by Rev John Shaw. J.C. Snell and Mrs. J.C.S. stood up with them during the ceremonies. Drove them to G.T.R. Depot at 5 P.M. going to Toronto for a trip. Very cold weather. �November, WEDNESDAY, 29 1871 Mrs Taylor left here for Oakville via Railway. Was chopping cord wood all day, spent the evening at the protracted meeting in Hope Chapael. Rev Mr Thompson P. Methodist preached, text - Acts, Paul's sermon to Felix. Mr and Mrs Mason are here from Toronto. TUESDAY, 30 Was at the same work as yesterday. The weather continues frosty and very cold, the mercury keeping down to zero. Took a span of horses to Edmonton and had them sharp shod on fore feet. Mr and Mrs Robert Nichols spent the evening here. December, FRIDAY, 1 1871 Was engaged in sawing a dry beach about 2 1/2 ft across the stump with J. Learment's cross cut saw, spent the evening at Choir Practice. Bought a new suit of grey tweed of K. Chisholm & Co. @ $17.00 a close fitting sack coat. Saturday, 2 Was sawing a large hemlock tree over 3 ft into 2 ft lengths. Took a grist of 12 bush of wheat to J. W. Main Mill. The weather has turned milder again. December, SUNDAY, 3 1871 Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. lesson I Chronicles XXVII 1 to 16. Sang from the New S. School Organ's for the first time in the School. Father and mother & Mr and Mrs Peacock spent the afternoon at J.C. Snell's. Heard Rev C. Clement from Streetsville preach in Brampton tonight - text - Luke XVIII 13th. MONDAY, 4 Dressed for pork an 8 months old Berkshire weighing 156 lbs, making with the one killed 2 weeks ago 410 lbs. Settled R. Crawford's acc on wages $37.00. Mr and Mrs Mason are busy packing up for the West. Rev W. Millard and J.C. Snell took tea here to night. Spent the evening at the Teacher's Meeting at No 15. �December, TUESDAY, 5 1871 Father drove the folks starting for Missouri to G.T.R. Depot and their baggage, 3 boxes weighing 363 lbs, all over 200 lbs they will have to pay for as extra luggage. They took Matilda Peacock along with them. Bought a barrel of Goderich salt @ $1.70. A very cold day. WEDNESDAY, 6 Finished chopping cord wood in the lower bush have some 12 cords chopped Had a visit from Mrs Guy Bell. The evening closed in with a South West snow storm. December, THURSDAY, 7 1871 Spent the afternoon in Brampton. Had a short chat with Dawson Modeland who has just returned from New York, has seen a great many fine sights. Ordered the manufacture of an overcoat at K. Chisholm's to cost $12.50 of brown beaver. Have hardly enough snow to make sleighing. FRIDAY, 8 Took the first sleigh ride I have had this season, but there has been some sleighing for two weeks. Was engaged in chopping firewood at the other place bush. spent evening at Choir Practice. Bought a copy of "Pure Gold" a new note book also a pocket Diary for 1872, price of both articles 80 cents. December, SATURDAY, 9 1871. Was at the same work as yesterday. Sold the cow "Lady Harrington" and calf for $150 to John Snell. Sister Viney and Susie Campbell were collecting for the Bible Society. The cold weather continues not enough snow to make good sleighing, but splendid waggoning the roads are hard and smooth SUNDAY, 10 Spent the morning at S School Rev Jas Brooks present lesson John XVII. Heard Rev John Shaw preach at Zion - text - II Peter III last verse. Heard same minister in Brampton to night - text - Psalm XC, 14th verse, it was a funeral sermon on account of the death of several children with the scarlet fever �December, MONDAY, 11 1871. Deposited $150.00 in the Merchants' Bank in Brampton which will draw interest at 4 per cent if not withdrawn before 3 months. Mr H. Joness brought home our straw cutter. Spent the evening at the meeting of the "Safeguard Lodge" there were two more members initiated TUESDAY, 12 Was engaged in splitting oak stakes at the "other place" out of an old log that has laid in the bush for many years but proved to be sound and made 100 good stakes. Mrs J. C. Snell and little Mary and Johnnie are spending 2 or 3 days here. Spent the evening at home in reading. December, WEDNESDAY, 13 1871. Have some 4 or 5 inches of snow this morning making the ringing of the many sleigh bells lively and frequent along the Centre road. Drove sister Emma in the cutter to day school. Was measuring and winnowing the oats and find we have about 190 bush. Spent evening at the melodeon. THURSDAY, 14 Sold Clifton the 4 yr old Short Horn bull to Crawforth the butcher @ $80. Drove Mrs J.C. Snell and children home this afternoon. Spent the evening at the special Meeting in Hope Chapael December, FRIDAY, 16 1871. Was engaged in hauling from the lower bush, firewood drew six loads. Spent the evening at Choir Practice Bought of K. Chisholm & Co a brown beaver overcoat with silk velvet collar @ $12.50 also a fur cap @ $1.50 Sold 12 1/2 lbs of fresh butter @ 18 cts per lb = $2.25 SATURDAY, 16 Was at the same work as yesterday, have about {8 - ink blot} cords drawn up. J.C. Snell, wife and children and Miss K.F. Snell took tea here this evening. Rev W. W. Carson took dinner on his way to Orangeville on a Missionary Tour �December, SUNDAY, 17 1871. Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres. lesson Matt, XXV 1 to 13. Was a large attendance had several visitors. Drove the sleigh to Brampton this evening and heard Rev John Shaw preach, text John XXI, 20 to 22 A nice mild day. MONDAY, 18 Spent the day at Edmonton at the nominations for councillmen for this township. Mr T. Bowles was appointed Reeve by acclamation, there are four candidates for each of the two offices of deputy Reeves and Councillors. Spent the evening at the I.O.G. Temple, sister Viney joined to night December, TUESDAY, 19 1871 Was drawing firewood from lower bush, drew 7 loads. Received an addition of some more light snow last night which is by the action of the west winds forming into huge drifts. Spent evening reading "Timothy Titcombs" Advice to Young Men. WEDNESDAY, 20 Drew up two loads of cord wood this morning but had to stop work then because of the high wind which was drifting the snow in clouds. Winnowed 9 bush of peas for to feed the Berkshires which are consuming over a bushel of peas per day December, THURSDAY, 21 1871. Last night and this morning was intensely cold the thermometer going down to 18° below zero, and in some parts of Canada to 30° and 40° below zero. Mr Westervelt's school examination in our S. Section took place to day, the scholars presented him with a valuable writing desk, and a nice work box for his wife. FRIDAY, 22 Have been housed up the last day or two with a very sore throat. Was hauling hemlock two ft stuff from lower bush for stove wood. Received cash from Crawforth for "Clifton" $79, he dressed 1420 lbs. The weather has moderated and is snowing from the East. �December, SATURDAY, 24 1871. A very heavy shower with very sharp lightening and heavy thunder, the snow is fast disappearing. Went to Brampton this evening and purchased some Christmas presents for the little folks. SUNDAY, 24 Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres abs lesson - Matt XXV 14 to 30th. Heard Rev W. W. Carson preach at Zion at 2 1/2 o'clock, text, Zechariah III 1st 5 verses. Heard him preach in Brampton, text, Revelations III 20th verse. Was at the burning of the Old Steam Mill in Brampton to night. December, MONDAY, 25 1871. Dull and cloudy with a keen frosty air, the fields are bare but there are some large snow drifts along the fences, the roads are very icy, the gravel road is bare and no sleighing in Brampton. J.C. Snell and family took Christmas dinner here. Spent the evening at the Temperance lodge. TUESDAY, 26 Spent the entire day at Quin's Blacksmiths Shop at Edmonton getting a span of horses sharp shod all around, one of them "Charlie" a 2 yr old colt, that was never shod before, he behaved himself pretty well during the operation. December, WEDNESDAY, 27 1871. A cold blustering day, had an additional inch or two of fresh snow last night, which is flying in clouds before a driving west wind. Spent the day in splitting a few oak stakes and threshing peas. Spent the evening reading the Daily Globe and examining a book printed in the year 1771. THURSDAY, 82 [sic] Another very cold day. Was grinding and whetting the straw cutter knifes preparatory to cutting straw for fodder. Mr Frederick House's Clover Mill came here this evening, we intend threshing our clover with it to morrow. J. Learment spent the evening. Splendid moonlight night. �December, FRIDAY, 29 1871. Threshed all the clover this forenoon, will have about 4 bush of good ripe seed, put some of it through the Mill 3 times, before it was threshed clean. Dressed a yearling steer for beef for home use, will weigh fully 500 lbs of beef beside hide and tallow. Spent evening at Choir Practice SATURDAY, 30 Yesterday was very fine and warm, a cold East wind prevails to day. Mrs R. Gardener and Walter were here all last night on a visit. Went to Brampton this forenoon and sold the hide weighing 72 lbs @ 7 cts per lb $5.00 bought a New Years Gift for sister Viney a book called "Children's Hour Annual" $1.12 1/2. Father and mother spent the day at J.C. Snell's December, SUNDAY, 31 1871. Drove to S. School this morning in the sleigh. Supt pres from Toronto - lesson - Matt XXV, 31 to 42. Received a long address and charge from our Supt. on the close of the year. Had all my sisters up to S. School and drove them across to J.C. Snells for a New Year's dinner to day instead of tomorrow Spent part of the afternoon there and then started for home. The weather to day was very warm and thawing very fast, a heavy fog hung over the earth for some time but to night set in a rough rain storm from the N.E. Set up rather late because of its bering watch night, retire to night at the close of the year 1871 �CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY. Received. Paid. Sold and gristed this year up to Sept 18th 325 bush of wheat Sold 110 bush of wheat, Oct 5th Dec 3rd A grist of 325 110 12 bush {divided by} 447 bush of wheat CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY. Received Paid. $ C $ C 4th: Paid for New pair of Fairbanks scales 7th: Sold to J. Snell hind quarter of beef 160 lbs @ 7 cts. 8: Subscribe to the College End Fund $4.00 Paid 20th: Paid R. Noble, Norval for 400 feet lumber Sub to Peel Banner 23rd: Paid A McCannel for 100 cedar posts 18.00 2.00 3.25 1.00 10.50 �31st: Sold to K Chrisholm 27 bush barley at 55 cents per bush 19th: Grist to Norval 9 bush 34 bush of oats and peas mixed " : 34 bush of oats and peas mixed Dr to 14.85 ________ 14.85 $ _______ 34.75 14.85 _______ 19.50 CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY Received $ cts Paid $ cts 2nd Paid W. R. Graham Dentist for extracting a tooth 50 6th Paid W. R Graham for filling 6 teeth charge $6.00 pd on acc 5 00 �7th Paid insurance fees 1 50 9th “ threshers 12 00 “ “ to hired men 2 00 14th Received for Alsike Clover @ $6 per bush 9 00 “ Paid K.C. & Co fee 4 00 17th Received from Robert Smith for bull service 7 00 “ Paid to the McKenzie fund 1 00 20th Paid for cull lumber 60 24th “ W. K. 1 00 �Graham Acc 25th “ Guy Bell for 1 dy's sawing with circular 3 50 17th Sold 5 bush clover 25 00 “ Bought ton plastr 7 00 {Totals} Cr to $2.90 41 00 38 10 CASH ACCOUNT MARCH Received $ cts Paid $ cts 1st Paid for Sundries 50 50 2nd “ chopping grain 50 �5th “ to Superannalist Minsters Fund 1 00 23rd Paid to K.C. & Co for I bush of Timothy seed @ 5 50 27th Paid for 2 bush crown peas 2 20 “ Sundries 50 31st Do 2 00 {totals} Dr 12 20 February Acc Cr $2.90 CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL �Received Paid 8th Received from J. Hindle for use of ram last fall 8 00 11th Received for 11 lbs of butter @ 15 cents 1 65 “ Bought music stool @ $1.05 and sundries 4 00 14th Gave Haggard Bros a promisory Note for 3 months $1.50 on price of land roller had a due bill valve 17 50 16 50 5 18 Received from W. Learment for 10 bush barley 6 00 22 Paid for suit of clothes and hat 22 00 �24 Received from Williamson for 2 cows & 2 calves 75 00 26 Paid out $30 30 00 “ “ Haggerts note 16 00 16 00 “ “ McCaul stake 4 25 4 25 " Sundries 2 00 {totals} $108 15 $78 25 CASH ACCOUNT, MAY Received Paid 2nd Received from E. Bunting for 2 bush barley 1 20 12 Received from A. Bunting for 5 lbs flour 1 62 �10 11 Paid for sundries 4 00 24th “ “ Do 4 00 27th Received from W. Broddy 2 20 5 02 8 00 5 02 Dr $2 98 April Acc 108 15 78 25 78 25 Cr $29 80 CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE �Received Paid 1st 7th Received for fat ewe Do for 38 bush Wheat @ $1.25 4 47 00 30 “ Paid lumber bill 28 68 “ “ for shingle 6 squares @ 50 cts 3 00 8 Received for 52 bush wheat @ $1.23 62 73 “ Paid for barl salt 1 70 9 “ K.C. & Co Acc 20 00 “ Received for bacon 3 33 �15 Paid to Reform fund 3 00 16 Received for wool and sheepskins -- 94 20 “ Paid for pair coarse boots and sundries 5 00 17 Received for 2 yr steer 50 00 23 Paid for hay rack “ Horse rakes wash machine 14 00 27 For 3 barls water lime 6 00 “ Sundries 4 00 29 For valise (new) 1 00 �[totals] $261 16 86 38 CASH ACCOUNT, JULY Received Paid 1st Spent on trip to Toronto 2 00 4th For barrel ferment 2 00 7 “ 41 bush wheat @ $1.15 per bush 47 45 “ “ Sundries 5 00 12 “ Do 2 00 20 “ Do 5 00 31 “ “ “ 8 00 47 45 34 00 34 00 �Cr $13 45 June acc. 261 16 86 88 86 88 Cr $174 78 CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST Received Paid 1st For manufacturing 29 yds of rag carpet 2 90 8 E expenses to Menagerie and Sundries 4 00 12 To A. Bunting for 1 ½ dys work 2 00 14 For Hist. of Prussia 2 00 �15 From B. Watson for 8 cows, served, by Clif 12 00 “ For sundries 4 00 17 “ do 3 00 23 “ New whip and sundries 4 00 12 00 21 90 12 00 Dr $9 90 CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER Received Paid 1st For 50 lbs timothy 4 00 “ “ 1 pr of shoes 1 50 “ “ 2 “ “ childrens 4 00 �“ fine shoes “ “ Sundries 2 00 8 “ Axle arm and door hinges 1 15 “ “ Other Articles 3 00 6 “ Enrolling militia 16 00 15 “ Coynes Bill 11 00 “ “ Buggy Shaft 50 “ “ Groceries 1 30 16 “ 47 bush wheat 59 60 “ “ Boots and Cotton 9 00 18 “ 87 bush wheat 108 10 20 “ timothy seed “ Groceries 4 2 00 00 21 “ Admission to 1 00 �Teameeting 20 “ Pr Ewe lambs 20 00 26 “ threshing 8 50 “ “ Sundries 1 00 30 “ Ram lambs 9 00 212 70 53 95 53 95 $158 75 Cr CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER Received Paid 2 For 4 cows served 6 00 3 “ one lamb 10 00 “ “ Co Show 5 00 �Expenses 5 “ 56 bush wheat 72 70 “ “ 54 “ “ 69 19 “ “ K.C. & Co Acc. 50 18 “ “ Mr Norris for a lamb 10 00 “ “ Mr. Keyworth “ “ “ 5 00 “ “ Hardware, Trunk, etc 5 00 9 “ Linen front, paper collers 45 10 “ Wooden pump 8 40 13 “ Spring snaps, matches 75 12 “ Guelph Fair 2 00 20 “ Sugar and sundries 2 00 �21 “ Mr. A Woodhall for 5 cows served 7 50 22 “ Quarterage 3 00 24 “ Quin's bill 4 50 “ “ Sundries 1 00 28 “ Do 1 00 “ “ for prizes, Co show 3 00 183 39 83 28 83 28 Cr 100 11 CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER Received Paid 1st Cash for Taxes school tax 27 49 �inclusive 3rd “ Sundries 1 00 4 “ do 50 7 “ for 5 lambs and 2 bush oats 37 00 “ “ Sundries 1 00 9 “ Groceries 2 00 11 “ Blacksmith's bill 4 35 “ “ Quarter of Mutton 1 35 “ “ Nails and glass, whip 1 65 13 “ Templers’ fees 70 15 “ Groceries Ec Ec 1 50 17 “ Timothy & Sundries 10 00 �23 “ Turkeys and ducks 8 43 “ “ Groceries and “ dress goods and “ to Mrs. Peacock 25 00 25th “ Clothing and Watch 18 00 46 78 93 19 46 78 Dr $46 41 CASH ACCOUNT, DECEMBER Received Paid 1st For suit of tweed 17 $ cts $ 17 00 4th “ R. Crawford's acc/ on wages 37 00 �5th “ barrel of Goderich “ Salt 1 70 8th “ Pocket Diary and Pure Gold - - 80 9th For “Lady Harrington” and calf 150 00 11th Deposited in Bank Do Do 15th Received for 12 ½ lbs butter @ 18 cts 2 {smudged} 25 “ “ Sundries 5 00 22 “ For Clifton 79 00 “ “ Cash from, farmer Campbell 7 00 “ “ Overcoat and 2 Fur caps 15 50 �30 “ Hide 5 00 “ “ Book 1 12 241 25 61 12 61 12 $180 13 Cr Recapitulation Received Paid Jan $ 14.85 $ 34.75 Feb 41.00 38.10 Mar 12.20 Apr 108.15 78.25 May 5.02 8.00 June 261.16 86.38 July 47.45 34.00 Aug 12.00 21.90 Sept 212.70 53.95 Oct 183.39 83.28 �Nov 46.78 93.19 Dec 241.25 61.12 $ 1173.75 605.12 150.00 755.12 For more information on John Ferguson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Microfilm of Manuscript & Typed Transcription Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario and Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <h2><span class="mw-headline">THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1871</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS., 66 KING STREET EAST.</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January, SUNDAY, 1. 1871.</span></h3> <p>A pleasant day and good sleighing about 12 inches of snow on level. Went to S. School this morning Supt pres lesson--Luke II 1 to 20. Mr &amp; Mrs. Tribble drove up and spent the day at J. . Snell's. Went to Brampton this evening to the W. M. Church and heard Rev. A. L. Russel preach text--Numbers XIV-14th verse.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>Drove up to J. C. Snell's in the sleigh this forenoon and took took New Year's dinner there. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were there also and we had a pleasant time. Drove up to Edmonton to the election of township council--Reeve Thos. Bowles D. Reeve -- J. P. Hutton and Henderson Councilor Quin and Lipsett. Rev. James Pearce and his sister Mrs. Beatie took tea at our place and spent the evening</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_TUESDAY.2C_3_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January, TUESDAY, 3 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_THURSDAY.2C_5_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January, THURSDAY, 5 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January, TUESDAY, 3 1871</span></h3> <p>A cold blustery day, the roads and lanes are fast filling up. Was engaged in picking over potatoes of which one half were rotten Bought a new pair of scales (Fairbank's) $18.00, they are the smallest size and will weight 600 libs.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4</span></h3> <p>Was drawing on the sleigh from the lower bush cordwood for next summers we hauled about 4 cords. Spent the evening pleasnatly adn profitably at the Annual Meeting of the B.B. Bible Society Rev John Gemley from Toronto gave a very interesting address. Collected one the branch{?} $145.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January, THURSDAY, 5 1871</span></h3> <p>Was at the same occupation as yesterday. Spent the evening pleasantly at Hope Chapel Social (No 10) realized about $40, there was a large attendance, suitable readings and short speeches were the order of the evening. M. M. Elliot occupied the chair. Subscribed for the Peel Banner $1.00 per annum</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6</span></h3> <p>Yesterday and to day was held the Annual meeting of C. P. A. A. Association of Cheltenham. Drove up there this afternoon the convention was largely attended by delebates and visitors from different parts of the country. The public speaking was good. Raised by collection nearly $50. Took tea at Mr. Crawford's. Arrived home at 1:30-oclock to morrow morning.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_SATURDAY.2C_7._1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January, SATURDAY, 7. 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_SUNDAY.2C_8..3D"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">= SUNDAY, 8.=</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#January.2C_Monday.2C_9._1871"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">January, Monday, 9. 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 10.</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January, SATURDAY, 7. 1871</span></h3> <p>The eclipse of the moon last evening was very plain the night being clear and frosty. Was hauling wood again today drew {2?} loads (almost 5 cords) Father drove up to John Smith and sold them a hindquarter of beef weighing 163 Ibs @ - {2?} cts per Ib. Spring the {evening reaching?} election stories in the "Banner"</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">= SUNDAY, 8.=</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. This morning {supt abs.?} lesson - John III I to 13th Heard Rev A. S. Russel preach at Lion {west?} - I Timothy 7th shop 8th also heard him at Brampton this evening text - Isaiah XXXII Quite a lot of snow from the East and drifting Aunt Catherine is here to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January, Monday, 9. 1871</span></h3> <p>Finished drawing the cordwood from the town bush have about 17 cords of it. Was hauling black ash and {bags?} wood rails for the line fence next John Woodhalls farm. Father and mother are spending the evening in Brampton at Mc W. Newhouse, with John Newhouse and family who are going to move to Niagra country.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 10.</span></h3> <p>A very stormy day snowing {back?} from the south. Spent forenoon in driving {shelters?} to day school and in Brampton. Aunt Catherine and mother are going to Toronto tomorrow. Drove up to J. E. Smells this evening and stayed there the evening</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_Wednesday.2C_11_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January, Wednesday, 11 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_FRIDAY.2C_13_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January FRIDAY, 13 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January, Wednesday, 11 1871.</span></h3> <p>A mild smoky day, snow thawing fast. Reviewed last night a commisson from Capt. J. C. Snell of $16 to euroll all the {militramon?} from No10 to 22 across the township. Was enrolling names all day one pot and 2nd line and Centre Road. got about 200 names Arrived home after six oclock this evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 12</span></h3> <p>Still thawing very fast. Was at the same occupation as yesterday, travelled the 4th, 5th and 6th lines, west, fed my horse and bought dinner at Nowal got got home after dark. Aunt Catherine and mother came from Toronto to day they were visiting Dr Fulton J. Learment spent the evening here</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY, 13 1871.</span></h3> <p>Finished canvassing the west side of township today on which I have about 230 names, the weather is still warm &amp; pleasant. Mr Black from Port Perry spent the evening and staid all night J.C.S and family also were here. Drove to Brampton to night to the weekly singing practice of W.M. choir and enjoyed it well</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14</span></h3> <p>Commenced operations on the east side of township, canvased the 5th and 6th got home about 4 oclock from thence, It is quite a {leatious?} job, but for the big wages would give it up. It was a very disagreeable day, a fine drizzly rain from the N.E. which froze as it fell. spent the evening reading the weekly news.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_SUNDAY.2C_15._1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January, SUNDAY, 15. 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_THURSDAY.2C_17._1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January, THURSDAY, 17. 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_18."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 18.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January, SUNDAY, 15. 1871.</span></h3> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning with cutter and Rev E. C. Clement of Streetsville preach anniversary Missionary Sermon - text - preacher spent the afternoon at J. C. Snell's in pleasant intercourse with friends went to Brampton this evening heard Rev John Shaw of Weston text John IV 35 to 38{?} Rain and slut all day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 16.</span></h3> <p>Canvassed the 5th and 4th lines enrolled about 70 names. Very stormy and blustering. Drove to Brampton this evening to W.M. Missionary to the province of British Columbia 9 1/2 years the speaking was very good</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January, THURSDAY, 17. 1871.</span></h3> <p>Finished enrolled the Militia for this company Division about 425 men, it was rather a tedious job. of C.S. and J.R. Craig drove to Markham this afternoon to George Miller's sale of sholt home. Spent the evening at home writing of militia names. It was a sharp freezing day. Took dinner yesterday at Mr Johnston lot 22 3rd line East and today at J.C.S.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18.</span></h3> <p>Was engaged all day in threshing peas with the flail A great number of rats and mice around the barn and outbuildings. trap a rat nearly ever night. Spent the evening at home wanting over in driving twice up to Zion for to hold a missionary meeting but could not find the church key had no meeting</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_THURSDAY.2C_19_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January, THURSDAY, 19 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_SATURDAY.2C_21_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January, SATURDAY, 21 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January, THURSDAY, 19 1871.</span></h3> <p>Drove over with a grist and 30 bush of oats and peas to Nowal Mills. waited for the grinding over 3 hours got home at 3.30 o'clock. Drove up to J.C. Snell's with the cutter and spent the evening pleasantly in reading and chat J.C.S is still in Markam at Geo Millers stock sale</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20</span></h3> <p>Drove over to Nowal this morning for a load of fence lumber only bought properly sized sells it at $7.50 per thousand feet. Went to Brampton this evening to the Wesleyman choir practice which is clad by Jesse Perry enjoyed the evening well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January, SATURDAY, 21 1871.</span></h3> <p>John Learment and I drove our {teaurs?} to Caledon this morning to buy and haul fence posts bought 100 off Archibald {McCarwel?} at $10.50 per houndred they are good large posts but are a high price, had to drive into the swamp on {No% pt line?} time west and make our owns roads. Snowing from the east all day and very damp.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 22</span></h3> <p>Went to S.S. this morning our {suptpus?}. lesson John III 12 to 21, a very instructive description on the blackboard. Heard Rev A. L. Russel preach in Lion text - Nambus XIV 3rd. Drove to Brampton to night heard Mrs Jance Goodenham preach text Jeremiah XII. Catter part 5th The sermon dwelt particularily on death A very cold day</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_MONDAY.2C_23_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January, MONDAY, 23 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_25_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January, WEDNESDAY, 25 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January, MONDAY, 23 1871</span></h2> <p>The coldest day of the season the thermometer 12(degrees)below zero a strong N.E. wind. J. Learmont and I drove to Caledon for fence posts. Brought home 30 making 100 new cedar posts paid. A McConnel $10.50. Got both my ears frozen and was tired and sleepy when I got home at 4 o clock.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24.</span></h2> <p>Father drove to Brampton this morning and brought Mr. J.W. Main and family and brought Mrs. {illegible, Jorsman?} to spend the day, Mr. Main came this afternoon. J.E. Snell and family were here this evening had a pleasant evening. Drove the Brampton vistors home about 9 o clock. Considerably milder than yesterday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January, WEDNESDAY, 25 1871</span></h2> <p>The weather is still very cold the mercury 2 (degrees) or 3 (degrees) below zero, all day. the extreme cold is prevalent all over the country, 40 (degrees) below zero at Quebec, the best coal oil freezes. Was theshing peas with the Hail. Drove Mrs. J.C.S. home this evening, was helping J.C.S copy the militia names, there are 436 names on the roll. Got home at 11.30 o clock.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same occupation as yesterday this cold weather suiting this job very well, have about 3/4 of them threshed. Drove sister Lavina down to Brampton Grammar School where she began the first of January 1871. Spent the evening reading The Weekly Globe</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_Friday.2C_27_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January, Friday, 27 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_Sunday.2C_29_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">January, Sunday, 29 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January, Friday, 27 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drove the team over to Ashgrove this morning for a load of shingles for Ambrose Woodhall brought 12 1/2 squares. Took dinner at Ashgrove hotel it was provided by Mr. W , Mr J, Heath and Wiggins were also at the {bar?} Spent the evening at the W.M choir Preaching. It was quite mild.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 28</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in fawning peas and storing them away in the driving house, put-away about 40 bush. Was threshing peas with the Hail this afternoon. Snowing lightly from the East all day. Spent the evening at home reading the New York Weekly .</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January, Sunday, 29 1871</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning {illegible?}, lesson [Kings XVII] 8 to 16th (illegible, verse?) Elyjah and the widow of Laupath was described on the blackboard. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev W-Carson from Streetville preach. Text-Zachariah-III vol-5 verse is a good preacher, imitates Rev Morby Punshon in style and delivery.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 30</span></h2> <p>Was engaged this forenoon in putting the remains of the straw stack into the barn, for to keep dry bedding the stock. Was threshing peas this afternoon with the Hail. Had a severe tooth ache this evening. J.C (Illegible, Smill?) called here this evening, they had sold a short-(illegible, farm, term?) at $ (illegible, owes, levo, owed?)</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January.2C_TUESDAY.2C_31._1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January, TUESDAY, 31. 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_1._1871"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">February, WEDNESDAY, 1. 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_THURSDAY.2C_2._1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February, THURSDAY, 2. 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 3.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January, TUESDAY, 31. 1871.</span></h2> <p>Raining very fast nearly all day, snow fast disappearing. Drove to Brampton this morning with 21 bush of barley, received 55 cents per bush. Spent this evening very pleasantly with the W.M. Choir at a teammeeting at Narval, had a good sleigh, had two upsets but no one seriously hurt, got home at 1.30 o clock</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, WEDNESDAY, 1. 1871</span></h2> <p>Finished the pea threshing yesterday was hauling firewood from the "other place" bush. Had a visit from J. Tribble of Amaranth stayed last night here started home today. Have had a pretty severe winter this far but good steady sleighing, was mild and cloudy today spent the evening in making up farm accounts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, THURSDAY, 2. 1871</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning and had a double tooth pulled by W.K. Graham. Dentist. It was a very painful operation, being slightly diseased it required considerable strength to extract it. Father and another drove to Toronto Township this afternoon to visit Alick Campbell.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3.</span></h2> <p>Quite a cold day. Was engaged in hauling cord wood and white oak stakes from the other place bush. Our folks came home from Alicks, they are all well he has a large school at Matton, he received from the scholars he has gift a very nice mahogany writing desk worth $11.50. Spent the evening at Practice in Brampton pleasantly.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_SATURDAY.2C_4_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February, SATURDAY, 4 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_MONDAY.2C_6_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February, MONDAY, 6 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, SATURDAY, 4 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished cleaning up the peas have about 75 bush stored away. Spent the remainder of the day in picking over the potatoes they are fully one fourth rotten. Father went to Official Quarterly Meeting at 2 P.M. and paid $3.50 quarterage. A pretty cold day the thermometer sank nearly to zero. Sarah Peacock is spending a day or two here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>A very cold morning, thermometer 15 (degrees) below zero but very clear and fine. Went to Brampton to the Quarterly Meeting. Reverend{illegible} Mcfadden preached text-Psalm LXXXVII &amp; Old Mr. Holtby was present who has been preaching 48 years, &amp; Took dinner at Mrs. Truemans I heard the same minister this evening text-Galatians-VII, 14 {illegible symbol}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, MONDAY, 6 1871.</span></h2> <p>The weather has moderated some but is still below zero. Went to Brampton to Dentists and got 6 teeth filled which were slightly decayed 2 front ones with gold costing $1.50 each the rest with silver " $0.75 " total $6.00 paid $5 on the bill . Edwin Dixon is here from Amaranth overnight of Learmont was in and spent the evening in chat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Spent the day in preparing for clover treshing. Renewed the insurance on the house and farm buildings in the Mutual Association of Middlesex, to the amount of $2000 , fees $15.25 to be paid next winter. Aunt Mary and I spent the evening at J.C. Snells(?) in reading and chat.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_8._1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February, WEDNESDAY, 8. 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THRUSDAY.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THRUSDAY, 9.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_FRIDAY.2C_10._1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February, FRIDAY, 10. 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, WEDNESDAY, 8. 1871.</span></h2> <p>Commenced threshing clover this morning with Smith and Hunters machine. The seed comes very slowly from the mill, only getting about 5 1/2 bush. Today have nearly 2 bush of Alsike . Weather very mild thawing fast.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THRUSDAY, 9.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday, about 5 bush to day. Did not thresh all the clover, it turns out so poorly. It would not pay. Paid the threshers $12 &amp; Anderson Campbell $1.00 for 2 days work also, R. Crawford same for 2 days. Mrs. Guy Bell spent the day here and Mr. Bell was here this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, FRIDAY, 10. 1871</span></h2> <p>Drove Aunt Mary and Sarah Peacock to Brampton Station this morning. They are going to Toronto Sarah is hired at Dr. Fulton's. Was parsing and applying a preparation of bluestove and verdigris to sheep's feet for to cure the disease {illegible, hewfoot?} which is very troublesome.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Was helping with team J.Learmont to thresh clover seed which yielded about the same as ours. The C. {illegible, communion?} Baptists of Edmonton had a successful (illegible) last night {illegible, valued?} nearly $40. J.C. Snell and wife were here this evening on their way home from Brampton.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_SUNDAY.2C_12_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February, SUNDAY, 12 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_TUESDAY.2C_14_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February, TUESDAY, 14 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, SUNDAY, 12 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drove the sleigh to S. School this morning, Supt present lesson-I Kings XVII 11 to 24 was well described on blackboard Viney and I drove over to Guy Bell's this afternoon. Had a pleasant time chatting about old times. They are comfortably situated. Heard Rev. W.K McFadden preach in Brampton today.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Drove sister Viney to Brampton G. School this morning. Got the Country Gentleman for last week, it is an excellent paper. Was fanning and sifting the Alsike clover seed, have about 1 bush 3 pecks there fell about six inches of snow yesterday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, TUESDAY, 14 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drove to Stewarts sawmill Esquesing {uncertain?} and brought for A. Woodhall 950 ft of green lumber. Sold 1 1/2 bush Alsike @ $6.00 per bush. Went to Mt. Pleasant this morning wuth the B.W. Choir had a pleasant time. Able addresses were given by Revs. Puigh, Fletcher, Brackinridge and J.R. Burnett {jim?} Realized $63. Got home at 11.30 o clock.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15</span></h2> <p>Was engaged today in hauling manure from J.W. Mains house stable Brampton, drew 4 large loads, it is splendid manure being rolled, mixed with shavings instead of straw. Spent evening making out lumber bill for board hauling and addition to sheep pen, nearly 4000 feet lumber. Thawing today</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_THURSDAY.2C_16._1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February, THURSDAY, 16. 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_SATURDAY.2C_18._1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February, SATURDAY, 18. 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 19.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, THURSDAY, 16. 1871</span></h2> <p>Was hauling rails from the other place bush and repairing fences, have the bush cleared of cord wood and rails once more. Mr and Mrs Joseph Pearen Mrs. Trueman and Featherstone and old Mrs. Modeland were here visiting today. Received a note of invitation to a party from Dawson Modeland.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Received from Mrs. Robert Smith $1.00 for service of "Clifton" and our ram. Was helping John Campbell to saw wood with the {illegible, evinlar?} belongs to Guy Bell. Our folks spent the day at J.C.S brought home as present a barrel of good apples. Spent the evening very pleasantly at D. Modeland's birthday party of, paid $1 to the young folks Mr. {illegible, illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, SATURDAY, 18. 1871</span></h2> <p>Very stormy day, had quite a quantity of wet snow last night from the east. Got home last night about 11.30 o'clock . there were over 12 girls present but only 4 boys . Took tea with A. Jonesa and wife and spent evening at their place, Mr. A is very sick with the cold. {illegible} Mary came from Toronto w night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.School this morning Supt pres-lesson-John IV- 16 to 30 Heard Rev Mr. Montgomery from Younge street South Circuit text Zachariah- - He is a clever young preacher, Heard him again in Brampton tonight text-timothy I-IV-8th verse. J.C. Snell and family were here all afternoon and evening.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_MONDAY.2C_20_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February, MONDAY, 20 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY.2C_WEDNESDAY_22_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 22 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, MONDAY, 20 1871</span></h2> <p>Drove over to Esquesing this morning to buy shingles visited 4 shingle factories but could not get buy. There is such a demand for them that they keep no stock on hand. Brought home from Stewarts Mill 200 feet of culled lumber costing .60 cts. Left a lumber bill at R. Nobles Norval consisting of - at $8 per thousand.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21</span></h2> 250 ft inch plank 14 ft long. A bright stormy day. Father and mother went to the christening of J.L.S. two children by Rev M Jadden.<span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 22 1871</span>Our folks and Mrs G. Wordhall spent the day visiting at Mr Matthew Peauns on 6 line east. Was at home all day alone making the day very long. Made a wood box for the kitchen. Spent the evening at Baptist Social for the sabbath school held in Siloam chapael Brampton able speech by Messre Beynon Smith, Rerridge and Brooke - Realized $ 20.<span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 23</span>Down to Caledon tis snowing for a load of {illegible: Var?} fence stakes brought 164 home. Brought them from A. McColl of sligo 7 ft long to be used with wire at the rate of $17 per thousand. <table><tbody><tr><td>45 loads</td> <td>10 inch wide</td> <td>14 ft log</td> </tr><tr><td>45 <i></i></td> <td>8 <i> </i></td> <td>16 <i> </i></td> </tr><tr><td>90 <i></i></td> <td>6 <i> </i></td> <td>14 <i> </i></td> </tr><tr><td>30 <i></i></td> <td>5 <i> </i></td> <td>16 <i> </i></td> </tr><tr><td>3 <i></i></td> <td>3x5 <i> </i></td> <td>16 <i> </i></td> </tr><tr><td>18 <i></i></td> <td>3x5 <i> </i></td> <td>11 <i> </i></td> </tr></tbody></table> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_FRIDAY.2C_24._1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February, FRIDAY, 24. 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_SUNDAY.2C_26._1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">February, SUNDAY, 26. 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, FRIDAY, 24. 1871.</span></h2> <p>Warm day with a strong S.W. wind and thawing very fast. Went to Brampton this afternoon and settled W.R. Grahams acc. paid him $1.00. Sister Viney and I drove over to Mt Olivet to night to a social given for benefit of the choir. Speeches by Russel, Oakley and Lent. Realized $27.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 25</span></h2> <p>Was sawing wood with Guy Bell's circular saw out about 22 cords of wood and got through shortly after 3'oc it is pretty hard work handling the word. Drew the house power over to Mr Bells this evening. Paid him $3.50 for the day's sawing.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, SUNDAY, 26. 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drove Aunty Peacock over to the 3rd line East to Isaac Modeland's this morning. to see her daughter Matilda who is living over there. Took dinner there and spent part of afternoon. Took tea at J. S. Belle, he is just home from a trip in the west of Ontario. Heard Rev AJ. Russel preach in Brampton Tonight text - number XIV - 5th.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Had another snowfall yesterday of 2 or 3 inches which has {illegible: resuscitated?} the sleighing. Drove to Brampton this morning with 5 bush of red clover seeds sold to Chisholm @ $ 5 per bush. Bought of white {plaster?} for manuring at $4 per ton. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February.2C_TUESDAY.2C_28._1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February, TUESDAY, 28. 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">March, WEDNESDAY, 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_THURSDAY.2C_2_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March THURSDAY, 2 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February, TUESDAY, 28. 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was picking out our store of winter apples have nearly 2 1/2 barrels. J. C. Snell and wife were here for dinner. Drove to Brampton this afternoon to the mass meeting of the Reformers of Peel to select a candidate for the coming election for Ontario Parliament stirring speeches were made by the leading men of the party and</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March, WEDNESDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>The greatest enthusiasm prevailed throughout the large audience. Mr Thomas Bowles was selected candidate to oppose J. Coyne. M.P.P. Drove to Brampton this morning and mailed a letter to Uncle John in Missouri. The weather wild strong westerly winds, very little snow, the fields are nearly bare. The stock are in good condition and thriving well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 2 1871</span></h2> <p>Drove to Norval Mills this morning with 10 bush wheat and 10 of peas and oats for chopping. Hailed for the grinding and got home aft 3 PM. Father and mother drove to Isaac Modeland's, visiting and brought home Aunt Mary. Warm showers prevailed, cutting away the snow very fast. Spent evening at J. C. Snells chatting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in splitting wood storing it away in wood shed. For {ilegiable} season's {use?}. Very stormy morning, raining and snowing from the East. R. Crawford and I drove up to J. C. Snell's to a small party of young folks, composed entirely of Snell's family, evening passed pleasantly with guiutittes and steeple chase. Got home at 12 oclck midnight.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March.2C_SATURDAY.2C_4._1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March, SATURDAY, 4. 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March.2C_MONDAY.2C_6_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March, MONDAY, 6 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March, SATURDAY, 4. 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drove to Caledon for stakes. The sleighing being as nearly done could only being 88 stakes only half a load. The cedar swamps are full of water and nearly impassable. Arrived home about 2-30 PM. Parents drove up to J.C.S for tea. Mr &amp; Mrs H {uncertain name: Jolees?} and Miss Rose her sister were here today for dinner. Beautiful moonlight night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Drove in the cutter to S.S. this morning. Supt pres. Lesson. Luke IIV 16 to 30th Drove the buggy to Lion this afternoon as the snow is nearly gone, heard Rev W.L. McFadden preach text pob XXXI 1400. Walked to Brampton this evening, heard the same sermon from same preach. It was quite a warm day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March, MONDAY, 6 1871</span></h2> <p>Was engaged nearly all day in splitting and piling firewood. Father drove to Matthew Cations 1st line west for a beehive containing a swarm of bees (was paid for a year ago). Drove up to M John Snell's this evening for mother where she was visiting. It is a very clear night almost as light as day. Freezing pretty {illegible: keen?}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Was cutting and hunting from the other place bush peatis 2 and 2 beans for a new shed outside the sheep pen. Also making some basswood spiles for tapping and directing the maple sap into tonight. Father was {illegible} in today at Edmonton as fence view J.C. Snell was here this evening all the talk in about coming Election and Berkshire.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_8_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March, WEDNESDAY, 8 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March.2C_FRIDAY.2C_10_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March, FRIDAY, 10 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March, WEDNESDAY, 8 1871</span></h2> <p>Commenced operations in the lower bush for sugar making, tapped 40 trees. the sap runs pretty freely. Hauled the furnace {illegible: Rithles?} and all necessary articles down to creek with team, carried the things across walking on the old ice which is heaved up and will not bear a team. Spent evening at E. Buntings.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Was at the same business as yesterday. Tapped 10 more trees making 50 all together, boiled down 15 pails of sap. to 42 pail. The weather is very warm, thawing very fast. The roads are fearful muddy. The Etobicoke has over flowed its banks, completely intimidating the Rats, John Thistle merchant Brampton shot himself yesterday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March, FRIDAY, 10 1871</span></h2> <p>Was splitting stove wood this forenoon. Went to sugar bush at noon but the sap is not running because of warm weather and no frost. Spent the evening at the Reunion concert held in Haggert Bros large new building in the fourth story the machinery was all in motion and a steam elevator for carrying the</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>People up the whole brilliantly Aluminated. The professional singers 3 ladies 2 gentlemen were from Hamilton &amp; Toronto. They sung very well. A drizzling rain all day making the wads very {illegible: windy?}, commenced snowing this evening. Was splitting wood. Gathered some more sap making in all 25 pails.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_SUNDAY.2C_12_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March SUNDAY, 12 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY,13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March.2C_TUESDAY.2C_14_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March, TUESDAY, 14 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY, 12 1871</span></h2> <p>There fell 5 or 6 inches of snow last night and is storming some {illegible: Jet?} this morning. Spent the day at home reading and playing the melodeon. Rode back to Brampton tonight, heard Rev Mr McFadden preach text Hebrews II: 3rd verse ccAow shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY,13</span></h2> <p>Could not do anything at the sap business not suit able weather. Drove the waggon down to Mc J. Neelands tonight to a simple ice party. Took 15 {illegible} my load there were two other waggon loads. the roads were fearful muddy. Presented Miss Neelands with silver Tea sett worth $50 for being organist.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March, TUESDAY, 14 1871</span></h2> <p>Got home this morning at 3:30 AM from party. Collected 25 pails of sap today. Spent afternoon at Brampton at nomination of the two candidate Coyne - Bowles - for Local Legislation. There was a great crowd. Mr. Bowles made decidedly better speech thur Coyne and we are confident of his election.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15</span></h2> <p>Was in the sugar bush all day boiled down about 24 pails of sap. Had a lunch at noon in the bush and drank syrup. Brought home at night 3 pails of thin molasses and boiled on the stove to 3 or 4 gals of maple molasses. Rained pretty steadily all day from the East making it {illegible: disaqqauble?} in bush.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_THURSDAY.2C_16_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March THURSDAY, 16 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March.2C_SATURDAY.2C_18_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March, SATURDAY, 18 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 16 1871</span></h2> <p>Raining and misty, freezing as it falls, all the trees are loaded down with ice 3 inch thick, some large branches broken off the willows and poplars. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, discussing politics, ect, bo't to days Globe also the Christian Guardian by mill from Toronto.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Was very sick last night with a cold. Had a severe headache this morning and was out able to do much. Went to E. Bunting's clover threshing this afternoon where {illegible: Yard?} Houses. "Prairie Hower" is doing good work {illegible: seed?} not turning oft well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March, SATURDAY, 18 1871</span></h2> <p>Was at the same occupation as yesterday also with our team again. Finished about 3 o'clock. The roads are now almost impassable the wind being nearly knee deep. The Orangeville stage stuck fast just below our place. The passengers had to get-out and foot it through the mud and water.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S this morning on foot. Supt abs lesson - Matt V - 1 to 2. Heard Rev. A.J Russel pugch - text - Palmes - XCVII - 1st very few out at church because of very bad wads. Walked to Brampton to night. Heard the same preacher and same sermon. Read a library book - "The A Joules of Glen Imaal."</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_MONDAY.2C_20_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March MONDAY, 20 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_WEDNESDAY.2C_22_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March WEDNESDAY, 22 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 20 1871</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in boiling sap in the bush. Boiled about 24 pails which made about 2 gallons of molasses. Miss Elizabeth Clow and Miss D. Hemphill were here waiting. Samy Bunting was here in the evening. Had our first lamb last. Wednesday are steadily increasing 8 living 2 dead.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>The contest between Coyne and Bowles for election to a seat in the Ontario Legislature has taken place today, resulting in the defeat of the latter by a majority of 65 votes. The excitement has been intense and both sides have excited themselves to their almost but the Tory party won by bribery and corruption.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY, 22 1871</span></h2> <p>Boiled 22 pails of sap again today intend to make sugar of it. The Globe has a low description of the wedding of Princess Louisa daughter of Queen Victoria to the Margie of Lome a {illegible because it's smuggled: Derek nobleman?}. Walked up to J.B.S. This evening taking a present of 1/2 gal maple molasses. Was reading "National Stock Journal."</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>Came home this morning from J.C.S. There has fallen a few inches of snow and has snowed nearly all day. Bought at Brampton bushel of Timothy @ $5.50 per bush. Lowed 1/2 of it together with 95 lbs of red clover 3 1/2 Alsike on 10 acres of full wheat this afternoon. Had 2 young calver last night. The first this year.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March.2C_FRIDAY.2C_24_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March, FRIDAY, 24 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March.2C_SUNDAY.2C_26_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March, SUNDAY, 26 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March, FRIDAY, 24 1871</span></h2> <p>Was splitting and piling firewood. It freezes, very hard at night, it is too cold for the sap to run freely only gathered 10 pails of it today. Drove the buggy down to Brampton tonight to the W. Choir preachers. This was a full attendance. Robert went up to John Snell's this evening in business.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Was at the same occupation as yesterday have the wood more than half split. Gathered 12 pails of sap. The census taker called here yesterday and left a schedule to be filled out with full particulars about farm and family. It bright clean day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March, SUNDAY, 26 1871</span></h2> <p>Was at S.S. this morning. Supt abs. {Uncertain Name: Mr. J. Raring?} addressed the school on the lesson. I Kings XVIII {illegible: 41 of 46?}. Walked to Brampton this evening with sister Lavina and heard Rev A Russel preach text - Isaiah - XL, 1st 2nd verse. Aunt Lizzie Ferguson's children have been spending 2 days here. Snowing tonight from East.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Drove sister Viney to school in Brampton in the cutter. There being 6 or 8 inches off fresh snow. Brought of R.C.C Co. 2 bush crown peas @ $1.10 peas bush of J.C. Snell was here tonight and filled out a blank form of farm lease between father and I, so that I can have a vote at next election.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_TUESDAY.2C_28_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March TUESDAY, 28 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March.2C_THURSDAY.2C_30_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March, THURSDAY, 30 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_31"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 31</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY, 28 1871</span></h2> <p>Mr. Wm Black from Port Perry was here all last night. Had a litter of Berkshires from the old sow 9 in number 6 are living and doing well. Spent the day in the bush boiling sap. boiled 30 pails. The sap ran from the trees very fast. Bright days and frosty night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Was busy all day boiling. Down 38 pails of sap in the lower bush. Father rode horseback to J.C. Snell to see little many {illegible: pahs?} has the scarlet fever, not a serious attack. It was a warm day and windy all the snow of the east storm has disappeared.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March, THURSDAY, 30 1871</span></h2> <p>It takes a pretty large share of the time to attend to the stuck at this season of the year especially the sheep, have had 18 young lambs of which 5 which 5 are dead. Was splitting firewood and gathered 14 pails of sap. Received a letter from Uncle J. Ferguson. They are well and busy at spring seeding.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31</span></h2> <p>Was boiling sap again all day in the bush reached 22 pails to one pail. Walked to Brampton this evening was {illegible: believed?} at G.E. Woods, also was at choir practice. Received a letter from Uncle Adam, they are doing well. Willy Mason is quite low with consumption.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_SATURDAY.2C_1_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April, SATURDAY, 1 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_MONDAY.2C_3_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April, MONDAY, 3 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_4"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, SATURDAY, 1 1871</span></h2> <p>Soft drizzling snow squalls from the S.E. which melted as fast as it fell. The snow is all gone excepting a few solid snow blanks next the fences. The frost is out of the ground. Was splitting and piling firewood all day. Robert Crawford commences word today for 7 or 8 months @ $12 per month. Have 14 lambs and lying calf.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Walked up to S.S this morning. The roads are exceedingly bad, just snow - Supt pils. Lesson Matt V - 13 to 20 nicely illustrated on blackboard. Mr James Crawford spent the day {illegible}. Went to Brampton this evening heard Rev Mr McFadden preach text John XVII 33rd verse. A drizzling rain set in from the south.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, MONDAY, 3 1871</span></h2> <p>Was boiling in the bush this forenoon but commenced raining at noon and had showers all afternoon. Was docking the sheep and year old labs also decked the tails of twelve young lambs. Spent the evening at home reading the February number of "Ladies" Repository.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Boiled down 28 pails sap. Father went to Old John Elliots funeral, he died on Saturday Brampton aged 76 years. He was one of the oldest settlers being 54 years since he left England. A strong west wind ground drying up fast. Had a calf from Betty.</p> <p>{There is an error with this PDF. These are the same pages as the ones in PDF 31}.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_5_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April, WEDNESDAY, 5 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_6"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_FRIDAY.2C_7_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April, FRIDAY, 7 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_8"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 8</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, WEDNESDAY, 5 1871</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in pulling down 60 rods of fences and bring up the rotten and broken nails resawing all the sound trees for rebuilding the fences. The women folks are busy house cleaning and white washing. Ms. James Crawford spent the evening here. A bright warm day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Was rebuilding the fence we are down yesterday. Drew with horses and waggon the cider stakes for it. Gathered 12 pails of sap last night and 1,4 tonight making 20 pails on hand, it rain from the trees pretty fast this week on account of frost at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, FRIDAY, 7 1871</span></h2> <p>Commenced plowing sod today it is pretty wet on the lowest ground and some frost here and there but the greater part plows very well. "Robert" boiled 30 pails of sap bring the last boil of the season. Spent evening at choir practice, the stove were all closed today in Brampton. Aft was very warm the thermometer nearly 75* in the shade.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Was snowing plaster in the {illegible} this forenoon. Brought up all the sugar {illegible: kittles} and barrels from the bush the season is over. Went to Brampton this afternoon got measured for a suit of grey tweed, had a chat with Alick. The weather is very warm the grass and fall wheat are getting quite green.</p> <p>{There is an error with this PDF. These are the same pages as the ones in PDF 32}.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_SUNDAY.2C_9_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April, SUNDAY, 9 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_TUESDAY.2C_11_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April, TUESDAY, 11 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 12</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, SUNDAY, 9 1871</span></h2> <p>Walked up to S. School this morning. The roads are quite dry and dusty. Supt also. Lesson I Kings XIX 1 to 7 verse. Father and mother are up at J.C. Snells. There children are quite bad with scarlet fever. Heard Rev W McFadden preach at Brampton tonight text Matt XXVID, descriptive of our Lord's resurrection.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Finished sowing the plaster on the meadows and pastures. Was plowing until 4 o'clock, where rain set in from the N.E is raining heavily all night it is a very cold rain. Plucked a full blown wild flower in the woods last Saturday, also Killed a mosquito the same evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, TUESDAY, 11 1871</span></h2> <p>The heavy rains last night and this morning have re-commenced the mud reign. Drove to Brampton the morning and waited with 2 PM, getting my long boots half soled at 6. Coyne's. Bought a cane seated stool for the melodeon. Was reading some interesting letters in the Globe from Rev. W.M. Punshon who is travelling on the Union Pacific "R.R." to California and British Columbia.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Was plowing this forenoon but gave up, Its being too wet. Was repairing fence and choring around generally. Lavina had a small party of low young Ladies schoolmates and treated them with maple taffy.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_TUESDAY.2C_13_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April, TUESDAY, 13 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_SATURDAY.2C_15_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April, SATURDAY, 15 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_16"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, TUESDAY, 13 1871</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in pairing the sheep's fat and putting on Clerestone and verdigris went over the whole flock nearly very sheep is troubled with the disease more or less. Plowed half an aw of sod this afternoon. Had some showers from the West mixed with snow. Just one year since Uncle William was buried.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Plowed over an acre of clover sod. Received a copy of Chicago Weekly Tribune from Uncle Adam. it contains a qual-deal of matter being very fine print. Spent the evening at choir practice. Had to pick out new cloth for my suit the first piece being all sold. The weather is cool and dry pretty land frosts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, SATURDAY, 15 1871</span></h2> <p>Drove the team to Brampton early this morning and bought home from Haggert Bros a new roller with a cast now spring seat fastened on the back part of the frame it is very convenient price of roller $ 34. Had dealings with J. Learmeut trading even a ewe and twin lambs for 2 of his stove pigs 7 months old.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres, - lesson - Matt VI, 1-15. Each teacher received a present of 7 different kinds of flower from Mr. Milland. Rev Mr. Russel took tea here tonight young, Eli Crawford was with him. Heard him preach in Brampton tonight text Job XXIX and 6th verse.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_MONDAY.2C_17_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April, MONDAY, 17 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_19_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April, WEDNESDAY, 19 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, MONDAY, 17 1871</span></h2> <p>Was picking stoves off the meadow throwing them into the waggon and hauling them into off with 2 yr old cold "Charley." Was rolling the meadow with the new roller. Finished plowing the little orchard hawing round the rows of trees with one horse. Spent the evening at home reading.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Was at pretty much the same work as yesterday. Rev W. McFadden was here for dinner today. Sold the cow "Bob Jail" to old Mr Williams Butcher @ $30 including her calf 4 weeks old. Had another calf today from 3 yr old red heifer. The weather has been cool and is raining from the E. tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, WEDNESDAY, 19 1871</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was any twentieth birthday. Commenced our spring seeding by plowing oats on bush plowed. Sod. came on a heavy east rain with thunder and lightening at noon putting a damper on the sowing for the present. Spent the evening in reading the Fifth School Reader which contains some interesting matter.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Was shoveling drains letting the water of the plowed fields. Was hauling back muck from the bush for the flower beds in the front yard, planted 5 young maples and one bush in the front lane in place of ones that have died. Was reading the "Peel Banner".</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_FRIDAY.2C_21_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April, FRIDAY, 21 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_SUNDAY.2C_23_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April, SUNDAY, 23 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY_24"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY 24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, FRIDAY, 21 1871</span></h2> <p>Finished sowing oats and harrowing them in. The weather is very dull and cloudy, the ground drys very slowly it being in a very, soft state. Walked to Brampton this evening to the choir practice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Was trying to plow sod at the other place but had to give it up on account of the wet. Went to Brampton. received my new suit of dark tweed and light {illegible} pants and vest $ 20 a new rosary hat $ 1.30 and other articles 30 cents per {illegible: poser?} at night 74 inch thick.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, SUNDAY, 23 1871</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt afts - lesson - 1 kings XIX 11 to 13. J.C. Snell and family spent the day here. J.C.S Viney and I, drove down to Harry Jonsse and staid an hour or so. Heard Rev. A Russel preach in Brampton tonight text - I Thessalonians V - Pray without crawing". A cold chilly day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Commenced plowing sod today at the other place it has dried very fast since last Saturday, is now in good order. Was sewed with a notice by the comtable to attend the Count of Revision tomorrow week to answer for the farm. Lease got up for voting. Sold 2 cows.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_TUESDAY.2C_25_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April, TUESDAY, 25 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_26"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_THURSDAY.2C_27_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">April, THURSDAY, 27 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_28"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 28</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, TUESDAY, 25 1871</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday. Sowed an acre of early peas yesterday (the little orchard). The second team was rolling the rate field 1 acres, Planted 3 or 4 apple trees and a rose bush from Leslie Nursery. Toronto also some cherry trees a present from J Learmeut. Spent evening at J.C. Snell's in reading and chat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Was plowing half the forenoon. Then went to Brampton to the Spring show of the C.P.A Society. There was quite a crowd of people, it being a very fine day. a large show of good bulls, {illegiable: Took?} Clifton {from?} got no prize. He weighed 1970 lbs, there was also a good show of Stallions. Paid {illegible: Haggerts?} note of $16. Receive from father a deed for the 25 acres.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, THURSDAY, 27 1871</span></h2> <p>Rained quite heavily nearly all day from East giving the ground a regular soaking, Was carrying potatoes over from the house cellar to the driving house, have 16 bags "{illegible: Gornet Chili?}" and 5 bags "Early Whites" a few which are rotten. Paid A. M Gaul Caledon for 25 stakes we drew lait winter $4.25.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Father sold in Brampton 2 bags "Early Whites" and bought 1 bag "{illegible}" @ 90 cts per bag also bought pick "Early Rose" @ 50 cts per bag. Was picking down old fences to be put in an improved state. Spent evening at choir Practice. The weather is cold and windy.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April.2C_SATURDAY.2C_29_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April, SATURDAY, 29 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_MONDAY.2C_1_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May, MONDAY, 1 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April, SATURDAY, 29 1871</span></h2> <p>Was building on the North site of the Cane this forenoon the old fence was pretty well. need of, partly bail over 60 rods. Spent the afternoon at Ambrose Woodhall's bee for raising a new barn 80 x 34. it was hard work and very exciting, Slight westerly showers prevailed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres. although he had to drive 18 miles before school time lesson - Matt VI -19-34. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach at Lion this afternoon text - Prov - VI, 6th verse, received from the ministers the {illegible: Luarterly? Quarterly?} tickets for May. Walked to Brampton church to night and heard the same sermon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, MONDAY, 1 1871</span></h2> <p>Was plowing sod all day at the other place. Fixed up the swim gate at noon across the creek between E. Bunting and us. Commenced sowing barley this afternoon cultivating with the other team. The weather was pretty warm, the grass is growing very fast, 3 inch high, very good sheep pasture.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Finished cultivating and harrowing 11 acre of barley in front of house done my first sowing grain with ten hands, The Court of Revis in took place today of Edmonton, quite a crowd of people present, Father went up but any lease was not called on, it passed off favourably to the Reform party. Had a lamb from the Largest-ewe in the flock.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_3_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May, WEDNESDAY, 3 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_FRIDAY.2C_5_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May, FRIDAY, 5 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, WEDNESDAY, 3 1871</span></h2> <p>Was plowing the head ridges and water furrowing the field of barley, also sowed clover sod 10 lbs and Timothy 3 lbs to acre on it. Plowed 12 an acre of sod this afternoon. Planted some Early Goodwich and Early White potatoes in the garden. spent evening reading S. School Library books.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>A heavy East storm prevailed throughout the day with a high wind, putting in flock to seeding operations for a day or two. Was dressing the sheeps feet, it is a troublesome disease, it is affecting the young lambs. Tanned 60 bush fall wheat it being now ready for market. The storm had started this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, FRIDAY, 5 1871</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in shovelling drains and letting water off the barley field. Was digging past holes and setting posts for a board fence on the N.E. side of the barnyard from hogpen around the corner of lane to the creek. Spent the evening at Practice, learning on the Handel's choruses, it is very difficult.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Rode to Brampton for medicine and a bottle of Cookeville wine for father who is very sick on kind of filliance attack. Was at pretty much the same work as yesterday, finished up some fencing and sowing clover seed. The weather has cleared up fine manure.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_SUNDAY.2C_7_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May, SUNDAY, 7 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_TUESDAY.2C_9_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May, TUESDAY, 9 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_10"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, SUNDAY, 7 1871</span></h2> <p>Want to S. School this morning. Supt, aba on lesson - 1 Kings XXII - 1 to 37. Took dinner at J.C. Snells and spent part of the afternoon there. Heard Rev A. Russel preach in Brampton tonight - text - Mark VI 14th verse. Had shower of hail today.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>E. Bunting was helping me to plow sod with his team and plow all day. Turned over rather more than 2 acres. The ground is very soft. A cold north wind all day, froze ice on the water trough last night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, TUESDAY, 9 1871</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday plowed 1 1/4 acres. Erastus Bunting is plowing for J. Learmaeut today, being through seeding, he is helping his neighbours. Robert was digging post holes for brand lanes from the wad down behind the barn. Spent the evening reading April Ladies Repository.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Finished plowing the sod for the peas. Sowed 8 acres of peas with 18 bush of our old seed and 2 bush of crown peas. {illegible because of ink stain} it 2 strokes with the {illegible because of ink stain}. Spent the evening choir practice in Brampton. Practicing Hallelujah choruses with the help of part of P.M choir.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_THURSDAY.2C11_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May, THURSDAY,11 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_SATURDAY.2C_13_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May, SATURDAY, 13 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, THURSDAY,11 1871</span></h2> <p>Was rolling the barley field it has got very hard and solid with last week's heavy rains. The weather is fine and dry all week getting a little warmer every day. Mr Frank Holfe died very suddenly in {illegible: chringo?} this morning of appoplexy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Finished harrowing and rolling the pea field 8 {illegible} "other place" it looks well after being finished. Was engaged this afternoon in washing our sheep 37 or {illegible} in the 6 to berk. The water was {illegible because of ink stain}. The weather clear and warmer. Spent the evening at Practice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, SATURDAY, 13 1871</span></h2> <p>Drove to Norval Mills this morning with 10 bush of wheat for a grist sold 50 lbs &amp; Archs Brunting @ $1.62 1/2. A new telegraph 60 (Dominion) are putting up this line of posts from Brampton to Georgetown via {illegible: N10?} sideroad. J.C. Snell and family were here for dinner today. Tomorrow their 3rd wedding anniversary.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Went to the fourth Quarterly meeting for the year in Brampton. Rev Dr Wood of Toronto preached text - I John III - 8th verse, a very instructive discourse. Took dinner at Mrs {illegible}. Heard Rev. Mr. Healey preach tonight - text - I Corinthians - XIII - 13th verse. A fine day but very cool.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_MONDAY.2C_15_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May, MONDAY, 15 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_17_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May, WEDNESDAY, 17 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, MONDAY, 15 1871</span></h2> <p>Drove the team to Norval for a load of fence lumber, bought nearly a thousand feet, it is a pretty fair quality of lumber, is green and heavy being fresh from the say. Was cross plowing the plot of ground on the N. side of little orchard for potatoes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Went to Norval again this morning, brought a larger load than yesterday, had to make two trips up the bredet hill with it. Commenced shawing sharp this afternoon, sheared 9 which averaged about 8 1/2 lbs each. Had a slight westerly shower. Turned the cows on grass for the {illegible}. also Clifton and the calves.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, WEDNESDAY, 17 1871</span></h2> <p>Finished sheaving sheep today. 36 in number is the flock this season. Shaving is rather nice work, but very tiresome on the back. Spent the evening at the choir Practice in the W.M. church, had a full attendance. The weather is quite cool and white frost at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Drove to Norval again today. brought home a load of fence lumber about 900 feet which the fill a fence stuff. Bought a new Duy fuk price. Spent the evening reading "Charles Dickens" Nicholas Weekly. Turned the cattle out to grass on the 16th net for the first.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_FRIDAY.2C_19_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May, FRIDAY, 19 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_SUNDAY.2C_21_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May, SUNDAY, 21 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, FRIDAY, 19 1871</span></h2> <p>Was drilling up the ground for potatoes and hauling manure for filing up the drills. Was fixing the line fence across the creek next to Wiggins' at Robert Lowes's evidence was led by Miss B Lowes on the piano stroke.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Was planting potatoes finish at noon, planted 5 kinds Early Rose and Gordwich, Gournet Chili Gleason and Early White in all 42 an acre. Spent the afternoon at Benjamin {illegible: Metious?}. Raising of a cow house, had a pleasant time and a good game of ball. Spent the evening reading Nicholas Nickely.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, SUNDAY, 21 1871</span></h2> <p>Drove Aunt Mary and Viney up to J.C. Snells this morning. Dawson Modeland drove up there to from Brampton. Took dinner and tea there. Yesterday and today were very warm 87* in the shade. Heard Rev K.L. Russel preach at Brampton tonight - text - Psalma XXII "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem."</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Went to Norval and brought home the last of the lumber bill also 4 scauttings 3X4 and 2 do 4X4, which were not included in the bill, it is a very fair quality of lumber all through. Was at Brampton this evening brought box of paper collars, 20 cts, and got my hair fabriced.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_TUESDAY.2C_23_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May, TUESDAY, 23 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_THURSDAY.2C_25_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May, THURSDAY, 25 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 26</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, TUESDAY, 23 1871</span></h2> <p>Was engaged all day in sittin fewer posts for a new board fence. The ground is so dry that it is almost impossible to get the posts solid. Drove to Brampton tonight to the concert practice in the out house. Had a full attendance of all the number. Had a stormy house colt from "Old Far."</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Was working all forenoon at the board fence. Went to Brampton this afternoon and saw a lively game of Lacrosse between two Toronto clubs "Ontario" and "Jellago" the former were victors. Sang in the choir at the Grand {Coureut?} as the Court house. very large crowd. Had several solo singers and a</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, THURSDAY, 25 1871</span></h2> <p>Mr Boreouits Peaniet to King A Port weal. He is a splendid performer. Realizes after paying expenses $75. Was hauling manure m turnip ground 22 loads. J.C Snell left by 9 oclock train via Toronto and Quebec for Great Britain. Brought home a young Berkshire from J. Snells of our litter the was being sold 5 for $10 each. A thunder shower the first rain for 3 weeks.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Drove the horses and waggon up to J.C. Snells this morning and brought Jan and the two children with a load of necessary articles down town place when she is going to reside until of C.S. return. Was cross plowing the turnip ground and finished up the new load fence beyond the calf pasture.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_SATURDAY.2C_27_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May, SATURDAY, 27 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_MONDAY.2C_29_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">May, MONDAY, 29 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, SATURDAY, 27 1871</span></h2> <p>Mr. William Broddy called and left 2 subpoenad to attend Revision Count before judge Scott, 31st inet. also $1 10 each for expenses. Had the buggy repaired at Edmonton, all the trees silt and a new shift changes - to come in Credit Bill. Christopher Fox is here all night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Drove up to S. School this morning Supt pres - lesson Matt VII 13 to 24. Mr George Graham preach at Lion this afternoon. Heard Rev W, McFadden preach tonight in Brampton. Text Romans VI - 22. A very warm day 88* in the shade. C. Fox left hen tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, MONDAY, 29 1871</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in pulling by heard the cockle and redroot out of the fall wheat. There was not a great deal of it. The wheat looks very well on the average and is just ready to come out in head. Finished plowing and cultivating the turnip ground.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Commenced hauling manure on the fallow drew 13 loads. It is a long distance to haul it to the backside of the farm, so that it will be slow work. Was over at the Guy Bell's this evening. They are getting along merrily. It is melting hot weather the thermometer over 90* deg.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_31_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May, WEDNESDAY, 31 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_THURSDAY.2C_1_1871"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">June, THURSDAY, 1 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_FRIDAY_2_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">June, FRIDAY 2 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May, WEDNESDAY, 31 1871</span></h2> <p>Went to Brampton this morning to the Court of Revision it being an appeal from {Cowet of Rebis?} at Edmonton. There are over seventy to be. Tried nearly all Performances only 7 cases tried today all successful but one. There were two lawyers from Toronto and with Mr. Flenning took charge of affairs.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, THURSDAY, 1 1871</span></h2> <p>Was hauling manure can at fallow with 2 waggons and one team drew 18 wads. There were 12 cases third in Brampton today the reform. {illegible} about half. Sold a fat ewe to Crawforth for $40. Took a 2 Jeardd colt into pasture for summer belonging to J,W. Main.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, FRIDAY 2 1871</span></h2> <p>Received the sad intelligence yesterday through the "Banner" of Willy Mason's death in Mission on the 24th of May aged 19 yrs died of consumption. Was at the same work as yesterday hauling 20 loads. Spent the evening at Mrs Davids Smith's social for the Vestry fund. Realized $25. The brass band was present.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3</span></h2> <p>Finished drawing manure on the fallow having part 75 wads on 6 1/2 acres. They were very large loads 12 ft long. The weather has been exceedingly warm all this week averaging 90*. Drove sister Jennie up to her house for minutes pleasantly at Wilton Lodge.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_SUNDAY.2C_4_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June, SUNDAY, 4 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_TUESDAY.2C_6_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">June, TUESDAY, 6 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, SUNDAY, 4 1871</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Sup pres. Lesson II Kings II 1 to 8 verses, an interesting one. Drove to Brampton this evening and heard Rev James Pearen preach text Isaiah IVIII - 13 and 14th verses, a very good sermon on the importance and seriousness of keeping the sabbath day holy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>Yesterday "Lady Harrington" of a bull calf.. Walked to Brampton this morning to the Ajourned Revision Court, but gave up our case with a dozen more, being entered on the Assessment roll to Cate. Here J.H. Cameron was there front Toronto. Commenced the roadwork today put 3 1/2 days having the teams in.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, TUESDAY, 6 1871</span></h2> <p>Put in 3 more days work on the road today. It is very hard work the clay is dry and hard. Have 1 1/2 days yet to put in the work is nearly done excepting from to be done on the gravel road/ Commenced raining about dark excepting two very light showers we have had no rain since the 4th May.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Clear and cool this morning not a great deal of rain last night, Went to Norval with 38 bush of Dickl wheat sold at $1.25 per bush paid lumber bill $ 28.68 had $ 19 remaining from the load of wheat. Bought at Cooks Saw mill. Esquesing 6 squares shingle at 50 cts each.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_THURSDAY.2C_8_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June, THURSDAY, 8 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_SATURDAY.2C_10_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">June, SATURDAY, 10 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, THURSDAY, 8 1871</span></h2> <p>Commenced plowing the summer follows for the first time. It is very hard and dry but does not turn up in large lumps but crumbles down. Went to Brampton with 52 bush wheat sold to K. Chisholm @ $1.23 per bush, bought a Godwich salt $1.10.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Was at the plowing all day. Plowed 1 1/3 acres. Took sister Elice down to Cole's gallery for to get the photograph. Sold 2 pieces of cured bacon for $3.33. Bought 38 lbs of cut nails @3 1/2 cts. paid H. Chisholms Acc $20.00. Spent the evening at Practice, nothing special going on now attendance rather slim.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, SATURDAY, 10 1871</span></h2> <p>Mailed a letter yesterday to Uncle Adam Missow. Was working at the building of an addition to the sheep pen. Had two or three heavy thunder showers this afternoon, it was badly needed. Drove Jennie up to Mr. John Snells tonight on a visit.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres. lesson Matt XIII 24 to 30 verse. Went to Brampton at 2 P.M. to P.M. Church and heard addresses to S. School scholar from this minister. Mr and Mrs John R. Craig took tea here this evening. he starts for England next Thursday. Heard Rev Mr Wallis preach in Brampton text Psalm XLIII 6.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_MONDAY.2C_12_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June, MONDAY, 12 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_14_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">June, WEDNESDAY, 14 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, MONDAY, 12 1871</span></h2> <p>Was plowing fallow all day with our team. Mr and Mrs H.J. Modeland, Aunt Betsy and Mrs J. Raine were here this afternoon on a visit, also Old Mr Jones and Mr Mrs Jack Jones, a good many for one day's visiting. spent evening reading "David Copper Field by "Dickens."</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>The team and one hand working on the roads this forenoon, which finishes out {illegible: statale?} (8 days) for this year. Father and mother went to Brampton to hear Rev. S, Antliff from England preach, here a P. Methodist and a wiseful and able preached very cold weather for the season.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, WEDNESDAY, 14 1871</span></h2> <p>Was lowing in the 3 acre field next the woods across the Etobicoke. it is a stuff sod with a good deal of grass which is hard to cover. Was moving the cedar fence behind the barn, dividing the 15 acre field into 2 equal parts. Spent evening reading David Field.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 15</span></h2> <p>Was at the same reception as yesterday, The weather keeps very cool slight frosts at night, Wild and tame strawberries are ripe. A reform meeting in Brampton raised $170 for expenses other party, gave $3 {illegible} it. Mrs John Snell is here all night.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_FRIDAY.2C_18_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June, FRIDAY, 18 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_SUNDAY.2C_18_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">June, SUNDAY, 18 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, FRIDAY, 18 1871</span></h2> <p>Went to Brampton with this jear's clip of wool 275 lbs sold &amp; K.C Co @ 34 cts pu lb had 15 lbs matted wool price for that reduced one third received for whole lot $91.90. Spent evening at practice. This is strawberry season. Aunt Lizzie has a great quantity and is realizing considerable out of the saba 12 1/2 cts per 'qut.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Was plowing all day and finished up the summer fallout the side hill plowing is tiresome work. The hill being so steep that we have to plow around it throwing the furrow down hill. Sold a 2 yr old steer to Williamson drover, for $50 was very large for his age and in good trim.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, SUNDAY, 18 1871</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning. Light abs. Lesson VI Kings 2.920 a small attendance and dull. Mr. J.B. Guinshaw is very sick with dropsy and heart disease. The doctor have given him up for lost. Heard Rev Mr Stonehouse preach in Brampton, was one of the P.M. ministers, but has joined W.M. Conference - text - Numbers XIV 24th.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in drilling up the turnip ground and sowing with Swede turnip seed about 2 3/4 acres sowed 6 lb of seed on it. Had a fine red and a little white {illegible} calf from {uncertain name: Roger?}.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_TUESDAY.2C_20_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June, TUESDAY, 20 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_THURSDAY.2C_22_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">June, THURSDAY, 22 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, TUESDAY, 20 1871</span></h2> <p>Was working at the new sheep pen. Put a new plank floor in the horse stable laying crossways on top of the {illegible: floor?} gave received a letter from J.B. Snell within from London dorr. Ireland shortly after {illegible: hee?} around. he was just 10 days crossing the Atlantic had calm weather all the time. Had a westerly shower. Planted 65 cabbage plants.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Finished shingling the new sheep pen. Jane walked up to Mr John Snells and Sarah drove her down this evening. The Pell Battalion 361th Volunteer returned from Niagara, where thus has been 5000 of them dulling for 2 weeks.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, THURSDAY, 22 1871</span></h2> <p>Was doctoring the sheep's feet went over the whole flock dipping each foot into a solution of bluestone. Spent the afternoon at Robert Carter's barn raising, had a nice lively time. Father took a grist of 10 bush wheat to Maine's new steam grist mill in Brampton.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>Commenced haying this morning by cutting 4 acres of clover 'd-is short and this will not be over a load to the acre. Brought of E. Humphrey's Edmonton a new waggon hay rack $5.00 a new horse rake $4.50 and a new washing machine $4.50. A sovel tonight at W. Broddy, realized $57.00 in aid and of the Vestry.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_SATURDAY.2C_24_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June, SATURDAY, 24 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_MONDAY.2C_26_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">June, MONDAY, 26 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, SATURDAY, 24 1871</span></h2> <p>Rain from the East commenced in the night continued till noon. Rev Jas Pearsen was here all last night, went to Brampton this morning. Was hauling sand and gravel from the creek for 25 put a cement floor in the cellars. Drove Jane and Lu two children up to John Snells this evening for an hour or so.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt pus. Lesson Mark VIII 31 25 58. Rev AJ Russel preached this farewell sermon in Brampton this morning. Rev W. McFadden preach his last sermon this evening - text - IV Timothy IV 7th and 8th verse, a large audience. Spent the afternoon and took tea. Viney and I at Guy Bell's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, MONDAY, 26 1871</span></h2> <p>Finished cutting with the mower 9 acres of clover. Raked and cocked up 1/3 of it this afternoon. Went to Benefit Concert this evening for Sandy Taylor ablind {illegible: mause?} in the Court House. The songs were {illegible: princepally Sestohe?} song by Jeanie Watson and Miss Maggie Barr, the former having a very powerful.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Got home the first grist to the new steam mill Brampton it runs well and does good work. Deposited in the {illegible: Muchautt?} Bank $125.00 which will draw interest @ 4 per cent after 3 months. Brought 3 barels of water lime @ $2.00 each. Was putting it in the cellar floor as a cement.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_28_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June, WEDNESDAY, 28 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June.2C_FRIDAY.2C_30_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">June, FRIDAY, 30 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_SATURDAY.2C_1_1871"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July, SATURDAY, 1 1871</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, WEDNESDAY, 28 1871</span></h2> <p>Was drawing in hay all day hauled 8 loads, shipping the 9 acre clover field except one small load it is slow work pitching it being as short but of a very good quality. Mrs W. Joness and brother Mr Ross called here this evening. Jane got a long interesting letter from J.C.S.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Has safely landed in Old England and is enjoying herself thoroughly. Mowed 6 {illegible} clover and Timothy in the old orchard field. The half yearly examination of Brampton High Dehove Took place today seven of the neighbours and {illegible: Brampton} started for England today.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June, FRIDAY, 30 1871</span></h2> <p>Was plasting the cellar floor under the house with water lime. Raked and cocked up 6 acres of hay this afternoon. The weather is cool and dry. The bailey is fully shot out and rats just coming. Aunt Mary and Viney went to Toronto on the {illegible: case?}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, SATURDAY, 1 1871</span></h2> <p>A warm clear day. Went to Toronto on the 9 o'clock train this morning with 2 on 3 companions. visited the Osgoode Hall and other public buildings. Witnessed a lacrosse game between Montreal Indians and Toronto Club the latter were victors. Had a mile race one of the Indians was the fastest.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_SUNDAY.2C_2_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, SUNDAY, 2 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_TUESDAY.2C_4_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">July, TUESDAY, 4 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 5</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, SUNDAY, 2 1871</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt Pres. Lesson I Samuel XVI 1 to 178. Did not get name from Toronto untill 1:30 o'clock this morning having missed last nights train. Drove Jennie and family up to John Snell's this afternoon for an hour or so.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 3</span></h2> <p>Hauled in 6 loads of hay out of the orchard field. Tried one load to take it off with the horse fork but it would not wok well the hay being too short so that we must give up the use of it for this season. It was a fine hay day. Was at G. John Campbell's this morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, TUESDAY, 4 1871</span></h2> <p>Commenced raining this morn at 5 A.M. from SE. Lasted 3 or 4 hours. also a thunder shower this evening. Finished water liming the cellars. Received a letter from J.C.S. England, lengthy and well within, took it up to John Snell's tonight for their perusal, enjoyed the evening well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>Mrs J.C.S and Johnny. I went went to Oakville on Monday to Uncle Taylor's Received yesterday from J.C. a copy of Irish Daily Times printed in Dublin. Mailed the Globe and C. Gentlemen to him. Finished mowing the orchard field and drew in 3 more loads making 20.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_THURSDAY.2C_6_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, THURSDAY, 6 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_7"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_SATURDAY.2C_8_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">July, SATURDAY, 8 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_9"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, THURSDAY, 6 1871.</span></h2> <p>Had a South Rain this afternoon and in the evening a heavy thunder shower. The first heavy rain for 2 months. Was farming a wad of wheat for mark. Sold 41 bush at $1.15.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Commenced cutting our last field of hay of 7 1/2 acres {illegible} it more than half. Went to Brampton this afternoon mailed a Weekly Globe to J.C. Snell. Jane and Viney came home from Oakville where they have been all week brought 22 qts of strawberries, it is the staple fruit there.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, SATURDAY, 8 1871</span></h2> <p>Drew in 7 loads of hay today of excellent quality nearly all Timothy. Mr. Robt Smith spent last evening here. A meeting of Reform delegates in Brampton decided on K. Chisholm to run against J.H. Cameron.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres. Lesson Mark IX 33 49. Heard Rev John Huny preach at Lion at 2 1/2 P.M. text Matt XVI 28. He is nearly 90 years of age. Heard Rev W.W. Carson preach in Brampton text II Kings V 12th. he is stationed on this circuit for a year. A very warm day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_MONDAY.2C_10_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, MONDAY, 10 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_12_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">July, WEDNESDAY, 12 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, MONDAY, 10 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished cutting hay this forenoon. Drew in 4 loads of hay, clearing the orchard field. Father went to Brampton this morning and mailed two letters for England, one from Jennie and the other from me to J.C. Snell. The weather dull and cloudy. Have 1 loads of splendid Timothy hay, fine and sweet.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Finished up the hay harvest drew in 3 loads, making a total of 35 loads from 32 acres. Commenced cross plowing this summon fallow. Mr. John Hunter brought a letter up from Brampton from J.C.S. to Jennie, he writes very long and interesting letters, Mr. T.B. {illegible: Guirshaw?} is dying. he has suffered very severely. Died at 10:45 P.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, WEDNESDAY, 12 1871.</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon on a frshing and burying excursion to John Snell's Lake, caught only 8 sun fish, it being so very hot we had to give apt at noon. raspberries are rather scarce. Spent evening in Brampton. bought a new S.S. Music Book "The Organ" 50 ets. Jennie and Viney were down get tiny some fixings for the funeral.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Went to Mr. J.B. Grimshaur's funeral at 1 P.M. buried at the new cemetery Brampton. Rev. W.W. Carson preached a powerful summon from Revelations. Is is a sad lose to his wife and family and she feels very lonely indeed. Was helping Robert Smith to raise a new shed and coustable.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_FRIDAY.2C_14_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, FRIDAY, 14 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_SUNDAY.2C_16_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">July, SUNDAY, 16 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, FRIDAY, 14 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished cross plowing the largest field of fallow. The weather drawing the past week has been very warm and dry. The wheat harvest started yesterday. Spent the evening at Mrs. King's serial, Mains sheet Brampton, a very pleasant night and brass band in attendance, not a great many present, realized $23.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15</span></h2> <p>Was helping J. Learmeut cut wheat this afternoon he has a new self raker. There has been an unusual number of deaths and accidents this summer. A sons of Mr. Lowe's got both arms cut off with a mower. Mr. John Hindle was nearly killed by a bull.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, SUNDAY, 16 1871.</span></h2> <p>Miss Jessie Thompson died this morning at 3 o'clock after 10 days illness of liver complaint. Was at S. School this morning Supt abs. Lesson - pt Sam XVI 48 to 52. Spent afternoon at Mr. John Snells in serial chat with the Misses Snell. Heard Rev W.W. Carson preached tonight text - John III - 16th verse, he is an earnest, eloquent preacher.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Finished one of J. Learmeut's wheat fields and commenced our {illegible} acre field. There are only four of us to bind after the reaper making is pretty hard work to keep up to it. The {illegible: sheaver?} are tolerably well delivered, but the shaw is stiff and hard, sore work for the hands.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_TUESDAY.2C_18_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, TUESDAY, 18 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_TUESDAY.2C_20_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">July, TUESDAY, 20 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FIRDAY.2C_21"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FIRDAY, 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, TUESDAY, 18 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished reaping our fall wheat and shocked part of it up. It is a very good crop, very plump grain and the shaw bright, and free from rust. There is considerable {illegible: wasten?} shelling out while handling it, being real ripe. Strong, cool north wind and no signs of rain. Spent evening reading, July Repository.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Was setting up the remainder of the wheat and helping John Learmeut finish his sheat cutting. Was hauling away the good and bad nails from before the new board fences, picking out a few of the best of the pieces for fine wood, piling the remainder around old stumps in the fallow. The weather is very cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, TUESDAY, 20 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling 10 loads of manure on the 3 acre fallow field, only the high ground needing any be the ground is quite new. Misses Sarah S.K.F. Snell were here on a visit this afternoon. Jennie received another letter from J.C.S. {illegible} other from York, he is getting weary of so much travelling. Father was at Bailey {illegible} Show of Wild Animals.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FIRDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Drew in five loads of wheat in in five order and will thresh easily. Started cross plowing the smaller fallow. The old sods through it makes the plowing disagreeable. Went to Choir practice this evening. The first meeting for nearly two months.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_SATURDAY.2C_22_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, SATURDAY, 22 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_MONDAY.2C_24_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">July, MONDAY, 24 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, SATURDAY, 22 1871.</span></h2> <p>Hauled in 5 more loads of wheat today. Had a light shower at noon from N.W. Drove Jennie up to John Snells on Thursday, where she is spending a few days. The weather keeps very cool and dry.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres. Lesson Matt XVIII 21 to 35th. Mr. Milland delivered a short address to the scholars about Miss Jessie Thompson's deats "She died husting in Jessie as Saviour". Heard Rev. John Shaw preach at Lion - text - II Timothy 11 - 13th. He preached the same sermon in Brampton tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, MONDAY, 24 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was up at sunrise this morning raking wheat stubble with the {illegible: sroath?} rake, drawn by hand sweeping about six feet. Finished drawing in the wheat, 13 loads of sheaves and 1 load of rakings. A very warm day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Was hauling old nails and building a temporary fence {illegible: raids?} the pea field on the "other place" for a lane to pastime the back field. Mr. Fletcher Dyer from Michigan came here at noon after an absence of 3 years. he looks well his cheerful face reminds us of old times.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_26_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, WEDNESDAY, 26 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_FRIDAY.2C_28_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">July, FRIDAY, 28 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, WEDNESDAY, 26 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was hoeing turnips this forenoon, they are a nice average crop. Commenced cutting barley this afternoon. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. John Snell's, Mr. J.T. Dyer was there. with singing and lively conversation, it brought to remembrance old times and asseverations.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Had a fine shower last night {illegible} somewhat the face and {illegible: cepeet?} of nature. Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Campbell came here this evening to spend a day on two, it is nearly a year since they were here before, so that they are very welcome visitors. Mr. Dyer left here this morning for home affairs.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, FRIDAY, 28 1871.</span></h2> <p>Still engaged at thinning out and hoeing turnips, not doing any harvesting on account of dull weather. Jennie got another letter from J.C. Snell he was to sail yesterday from England. Alick and I drove up to Mr. Craigs tonight for Jennie where she has been staying a while.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Spent the day reaping and cocking up barley. Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Campbell started for home which is Mt. Charles Toronto township. The weather is dull and cloudy, looking very much like rain but it does not come. an interesting tale in "Peel Banner" for last two months called "The Brave boys {illegible: Ruil?}"</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_SUNDAY.2C_30_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, SUNDAY, 30 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_31"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_TUESDAY.2C_1_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, TUESDAY, 1 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July, SUNDAY, 30 1871.</span></h2> <p>A dull, warm and oppresive day. Drove Jennie, Aunt Mary and Jennie Peacock over to the 3rd line east to Mr. Isaac, Modeland's and was there untill evening. It is not a good way to spend the Sabbath in visiting friends and especially those that are not professary Christians.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 31</span></h2> <p>Finished cutting the barley. Cradled a swath around the oat field. Drew in the early peas out of the young orchard 12 loads. Drove Viney and Jennie and the babies down to A.F. Campbells this evening sat up late and enjoyed {illegible: aurochs?} with serial chat and {illegible}. Deduced 2 pairs of long boots at Coyne's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, TUESDAY, 1 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was up early, took breakfast at 6 o'clock, reached home at 8 o'clock. Paid for weaving a new rag carpet at Atkinsons" Brampton $2.90. Saw a copy of "London Weekly Advertiser". it is the neatest and cheapest paper published in Ontario ($1.00 a year). Was hauling in barley, brought in 5 loads in good condition.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Took the lambs away from the ewes yesterday and put them on the clover and started fading trim peas. Finished drawing in barley, it is about half a crop. Jennie received another letter from J.C.S. written from London, he is getting homesick, is seeing many wonderful sights. A very hot day, 90*.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_THURSDAY.2C_3_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, THURSDAY, 3 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_SATURDAY.2C_5_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August SATURDAY, 5 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, THURSDAY, 3 1871.</span></h2> <p>Started reaping the oats yesterday and commenced binding them today, rather a light crop, pretty short and none too ripe, cut and bound 4 acres. It was a very sultry day, Thermometer 95* in the shade. The harvest apples are ripe, have only a few this year, a {illegible: neat?} many apples, have warms in the eve.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Two of us and the team were at E. Bunting's threshing all day. J. Cation's machine, the fall wheat turned out well and a splendid sample. Spent evening reading news papers. Another hot and dry day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 5 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished cutting and binding the oats, and set them up. Uncle Taylor, wife and family came here from Oakville, with a lively team and spring waggon, are going to stay until Monday. they come after Jennie. They have five children 3 girls and 2 boys. Was at John Snell's early this morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Drove Uncle Taylors fine team of Indian ponies to S. School this morning, Supt {illegible}. Lesson - Luke - IX 51 to 62. Mr T. Jordan examined the school on the lesson. Went to Mr. B. Watson's creek at 5 P.M. to the baptism by immersion of J. Cation and R. Thompon a large crowd present.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_MONDAY.2C_7_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, MONDAY, 7 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_9_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, WEDNESDAY, 9 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_10"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, MONDAY, 7 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was cutting peas all day. They are a very good crop considering the dryness of the season, but have not ripened evenly, so that the highest ground has to be cut first. Uncl Taylor started for home at 4 P.M. It was so smoky that one could not see plainly across the fields.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday, about half the field pulled tonight. Drove Jennie and Viney, down to Brampton tonight to see Howe's English Circus and Menagerie, there was a great crowded present, but it was not as good as the advertisement and the people were disappointed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, WEDNESDAY, 9 1871.</span></h2> <p>Had to draw water from the Etobicoke for washing purpose {illegible: the cister?} being dry, loads, a splendid quality of straw. Very smoky weather so much so that it affects one's eyes. Aunt Mrs. Traceman is here all night. Another letter from J.C.S.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Sent the team and one hand to A. Woodhall's threshing. Was pulling peas all day. Mrs. John Snell spent the afternoon here. They have received another letter from J.C.S. He sailed from Liverpool on 4th August on the "Germany".</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_FRIDAY.2C_11_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, FRIDAY, 11 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_SUNDAY.2C_13_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, SUNDAY, 13 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, FRIDAY, 11 1871.</span></h2> <p>M Arck. Bunting was here pulling peas all day. Was drawing in peas, hauled 10 loads, will have over 3 loads to the acre. Sold 3 lambs 1 ewe and {illegible: breks?} to John Snell for $40. Spent the evening at Choir Practice, Brampton. A warm {illegible: clou} day. A.B. finished the peas at noon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Finished the pea pulling at noon today. Hauled in 9 loads of peas, had J. Learmeuts houd boy helping us in the morn. When J.C.S. wrote his last letter he was visiting in Devon shrine, his father's native place. The weather continues dry and smoky.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, SUNDAY, 13 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning. Heard Rev J. Shaw - text - Malachi III, 9 and 10. The sacrement of the Land's Supper was administered at the close of preaching service. Drove Jennie and family around to visit her own house on the 1st line. Rev J. Brooks baptized William Snell by immersion in creek. Heard of P. Craig preach in Brampton at 6 P.M. text Luke IX 13th verse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Commenced marking out the summer fallow into ridges 22 ft wide, being 3 cedar poles 11 ft long, neathy smoother and rounded, nearly 2 inches in diameter made from a cider nail. Drew in 5 more loads of peas this afternoon. Received from Mr. Gordan, Agent the book I subscribed for in April, "The History of Prussia and the late war."</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_TUESDAY.2C_15_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, TUESDAY, 15 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_THURSDAY.2C_17_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, THURSDAY, 17 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, TUESDAY, 15 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished harvest for this year. This morning by bringing in the two last loads of peas, making 26 loads off the 8 acres. Had a heavy thunder shower at 2 PM which was very acceptable. Finished making out the fallow. Jennie received another letter from J.C.S. giving a most interesting account of his travels in Devonshire his fathers native place. There 12 pages of closely written note paper.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Started cross plowing the pea land with two teams. It works well on the knolls but Ac the low places where it was plowed wet in the spring; it is now very hard and bumpy. Miss Sarah Peacock came from Toronto she is sick with a kind of dyspepsia.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, THURSDAY, 17 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday and with the same force, considerable trouble with bumble bees having this {illegible} under the old sod. Mailed two letters over to Uncle Adam and to Uncle Thomas, H.-Carthage-. Sister Viney had two front teeth filled with gold by W.K. Graham price. D3.DO.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>At the same work as yesterday. Father went to Brampton and received the news by telegraph of J.C. Snell's &amp; J.R. Craigs arrival yesterday at Duebee by steam ship "Germany. Went to practice this evening. Received my pair of fine boots from J. Coyne - price - $5.25, not jet paid.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_SATURDAY.2C_19_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, SATURDAY, 19 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_MONDAY.2C_21_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, MONDAY, 21 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, SATURDAY, 19 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished the crossplowing at noon today. Was horse hoeing. The turniks this afternoon, they are growing slowly. The weather is dry, and cool at nights. Miss Jennie Peacock is here all night. A telegram from J.C.S. stating that they had reached Cornwall and would be to Brampton on Monday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning. Supt abs account of the illness of his daughter {illegible: rhotin?} in Toronto) - lesson Luke XIX 25-37. Rev W Shaw preached at Lion at 2 1/2 o'clock. Reached in Brampton this evening - text - I Kings XX - 4st verse. Had a good heavy rain this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, MONDAY, 21 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was rolling and harrowing the pea ground, the lumps are very hard to crush. J.C. Snell arrived this morning at 2 A.M. very much fatigued but looking well and hearty. The stock arrived safe, except one sheep which died in the Atlantic. He has 15 sheep, 12 Berkshires and one short horn healing bull all of first quality and in good order.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>J.C.S was here all last night. He brought some nice presents for his little family. Was to Brampton this morning and brought Aunt Lizzie up on wrist. Was hauling manure in the pea ground.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_WEDNESDAY.2C_23_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August WEDNESDAY, 23 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_FRIDAY.2C_25_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August, FRIDAY, 25 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 26</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 23 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished drawing manure on the pea land. Commenced ridging up the summer fallow it is in fine order. Father, mother and sister Rilly started for Scarbro with the buggy to visit Uncle George Burk and family. J.C. Snell moved away his things and they are starting house repping again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday but have only one team at work. Sent {illegible} man to John Woodhalls threshing Mr G. Crawford spent the day here, he is good company having travelled a great deal, is well informed. Very warm yesterday and today.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, FRIDAY, 25 1871.</span></h2> <p>Continued the ridging until tea time, then went to Brampton to the practice. Visited J.E. Woods Barber shop and had my hair docked off once more. Bought a pan of coarse boots price $4.50. Our folks came home from Seartoro and left the folks down there in good health and spirits.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Was up at Mr. John Snell's farm house this forenoon inspreting the late importation and valuable addition to this flocks and herds. Had a nice rain from the East this afternoon. Miss James Dixon came here from Amarauth yesterday, she is stating out in the world to make her own living at 15.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_SUNDAY.2C_27_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, SUNDAY, 27 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST.2C_TUESDAY.2C_29_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST, TUESDAY, 29 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, SUNDAY, 27 1871.</span></h2> <p>Rain continued all night last. Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres. - lesson 1 Samuel XXIV 16 to 22. J.C. Snell and J.R. Craig were there, for the first time since their arrival home. Took dinner at J.C.S. and spent the afternoon there. Was engaged this evening in filling up the S. School class books for next two months.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Was using the plow and road seraper in making the old ditch across the pea land wider and deeper. Marked it out into ridges 22 ft wide. An extensive fire in Barn ptorn last night on North side of {illegible} St. {illegible} several sheds and stores.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST, TUESDAY, 29 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was ridging with two teams. Had a shower last night and some more rain to day putting the ground a good state of cultivation and freshing the grass. Spent the evening reading this His of Prussia.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday and nearly finished the field. Had a {illegible: shashurds?} this evening and a fine double rainbow. Spent the evening reading the same as last night.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_THURSDAY.2C_31_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, THURSDAY, 31 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_FRIDAY_1871"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">September, FRIDAY 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_.2C_SATURDAY.2C_2_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September , SATURDAY, 2 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August, THURSDAY, 31 1871.</span></h2> <p>Went to E. Buntings by {illegible} this evening for 10 bush of soules wheat for seed. Sowed the 8 acre pea field with 15 bush of evenly mixed soules and dahl wheat. The ground is in good order. Very cool all day, bright moonlight tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, FRIDAY 1871</span></h2> <p>Finished the harrowing furwwing, shovelling of the 8 acre field of wheat in the "other place." Spent the evening at choir practice. The scholars of the W.M. S. School, Bramptonwere practicing in the early part of the evening for this anniversary. Bought 50 lbs of Tomithy seed of K.C. &amp; co @ $4.00.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September , SATURDAY, 2 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was sowing the summer fallow with dichle wheat except 2 bush of soules, which was sowed pure altogether sowed 11 1/2 bush on the larger field. Sowed the Timothy with some while clover mixed on the fallow at the rate of 6 lbs to an acre.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 3</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Rev Jas Brooks present in Supt absence - lesson - Luke X - 38 to 42 heard. Rev W.W. Carson preach at Lion at 2 1/2 PM - text - John XV - 7. A larger audience than usual. Heard same preach in Brampton tonight - text - Matt IV - 3 &amp; 4th. J.C. Snell and family were here for tea.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_MONDAY.2C_4_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, MONDAY, 4 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_6_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, WEDNESDAY, 6 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, MONDAY, 4 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was riding up the smaller fallow of 3 acres with two teams did not quite finish it. Went to Brampton this evening and recieved a letter from Uncle J.G. Harrington, they are well and in recipt of our letter of August. Bought a pocket pen holder and {illegible: anti?} convire pence.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>Finished up the fall seeding by sowing the 3 acre field, seeded it also with Timothy. There is a great deal of dry grassy sods through the field giving it a {illegible: aspet?}. Yesterday and today have been very warm at 85* in the shade.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, WEDNESDAY, 6 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was cutting the 9 acres field of second crop of clover next to Mr. Wiggins farm with the mower and platform raking it off in by land in bunches at regualr internals, it is only a light crop, but is filled with good seed. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snells.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Took away from their lanes the only 6 ewe lambs of this year and put them in a field by themselves and will feed them grain. Was jamming wheat and puparing against and some chopping. Very cool tonight. {illegible: page is ripped} from J.C.S. yesterday $16 for my services in enrolling the Militia last winter.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_FRIDAY.2C_8_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, FRIDAY, 8 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_SUNDAY.2C_10_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, SUNDAY, 10 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, FRIDAY, 8 1871.</span></h2> <p>Took a grist of 14 1/2 bush wheat and 6 bags of peas and chess, to G.W. Maine's Grist Mill. Was engaged in burning up and clearing the flates of old logs and rubbish. bought a new east arm and boxing for the waggon axle the old one being broken night around, price $1.25.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Was making and hanging a thrible door on the back side of the new sheep pen. Was drawing the second crop of clover in to barn, had only one large load. The weather is warm and dry. A great cloud of smoke came from the N.W. at 5 oclock this evening making quite dark and sever on the eyes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, SUNDAY, 10 1871.</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres, lesson - 1Sam XXX 1st to end of chap. We sang some pieces out of the S. School organ. Took tea this evening at Mrs. Trucman's, Dawson Modeland is going to live in New York in the conise of a month. Heard Rev W.W. Carson preach at 6 PM text - Luke XVII, 41 &amp; 42. He is a eloquent preacher.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Was hauling manure on the oat stutle for turnip crop next year drew 78 loads. It was a very warm day. The Union Camp Meeting commences at {illegible: Naval?}, Brampton Georgetown and Steebville Circuits.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_TUESDAY.2C_12_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, TUESDAY, 12 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_THURSDAY.2C_14_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, THURSDAY, 14 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, TUESDAY, 12 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was threshing peas with 2 {illegible: span? spar?} of horses treading the peas out on the barn door. It is a great deal speedrin way than threshing with the hail, and not half as hard work. Spent evening reading Hist of Frances-Prussian War.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Was wurrowing the peas we threshed yesterday, 38 bush, weighing 65 lbs per bush. Father and mother started for the camp muting at Norval, but the horse kicked and broke the shalts and dash load of the buggy. They came home and took the waggon, the accident happened 2 miles from home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, THURSDAY, 14 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged yesterday afternoon and today in helping Mr. J. Heath to thresh. Our folks were at camp meeting all day came home this evening. It is held in Mr Fostered Pine woods, south of Norval. Had a sharp frost last night and was very cool today.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15</span></h2> <p>Rain from the East for 12 hours, it was very much needed for the success of the fall wheat and pasturage. Drove to Brampton this afternoon and settled, J. Coyne's shoe bill $11.00. Received a letter from Uncle Adam. {illegible: Wurrowed?} 22 bush of peas making 60 bush threshed.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_SATURDAY.2C_16_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, SATURDAY, 16 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_MONDAY.2C_18_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, MONDAY, 18 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, SATURDAY, 16 1871.</span></h2> <p>Sold a load of wheat 41 bush to K. Chisholm &amp; Co @ $1.26 per bush. Received cash $59.60. Rev J. Jeffers died at the camp meeting at Norval on Thursday of appoplexy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Drove a span of horses and buggy continuing five of us to Norval to the camp meeting. Heard 3 good practical sermons from Rev's Jone, Carson, and Shaw. There was a large crowd of people present. It is a nice close pine woods making it comfortable today as there was a cold north wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, MONDAY, 18 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drew 12 bush of Dichl wheat of last year's growth to Brampton sold to K. Chisholm &amp; Co @ $1.25 also 15 bush of spring wheat inferior quality @ $1.13 per bush received cash for the whole $108.10 total amount recevied for all old wheat on hand $167.80. Had a very severe white frost last night very cool all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Went to the camp meeting again to bring our folks home. The meeting broke up about 2 o'clock all the people dispersing to their homes. The whole morning's exercises were a public love feast and prayer meeting which were very interesting and profitable. There was a large number of converts.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_20_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, WEDNESDAY, 20 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_FRIDAY.2C_22_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, FRIDAY, 22 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, WEDNESDAY, 20 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished hauling the manure from backyard, it being now entirely clear, drew for 8 loads of the finest and {scattuud?} over the Timothy meadow. Sold 2 ewe lambs to Mr Chambers of Caledon @ $10 each. Bought 50 lbs of Timothy seed @ $4.00. Gathered the ripe fall apples.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Cross plowed the little orchard about one acre. Sowed 40 lbs of Timothy seed on 9 acre clover field of last year's seeding. The clover is pretty thin so that there will be noon for the Timothy. Father, mother, Viney and I drove down this evening to Brampton W.M. S. School Anniversary, not a very large attendance.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, FRIDAY, 22 1871.</span></h2> <p>Heard Revs A. Sutherland and W.W. Ross of Toronto deliver good addresses at last nights meeting. Was threshing at J. {Searminto?} all day. J.C. Snell and J.G Snell with their men and stock started for Kingston Exhibition this morning. Bought of John Snell their 5 yr Rd ram "Champion" (Cotswold) @ $75.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>Commenced threshing at noon at out place with J. Cation's machinery. Threshed the barley and part of the oats, have considerably more than 100 bush of of barley. Put both straw and choff in the mow together. A warm pleasant day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_SUNDAY.2C_24_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, SUNDAY, 24 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_TUESDAY.2C_26_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, TUESDAY, 26 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, SUNDAY, 24 1871.</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon at S. School. Supt pres. lesson - II Samuel VI 1 to 17th. A very interesting subject. Received from Mr. Millon the circular of 8th Prov. Convention of S. School Workers to be held in London 10th 11th 12th of October. Heard Rev John Shaw preach at 6 P.M. test - Deuteronomy XXIX - 9th verse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Finished our threshing of gram for this year in less than 1 1/2 dys. The grain has yielded a pretty fair return of heavy plump bright grain, paid the threshers $8.50.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, TUESDAY, 26 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was wurrowing a land of barley for market. Drove up to Mr. John Snell's this afternoon and bought home the $75 ram. Miss Kyier Snell came down here this evening for to go to Mrs. W. Elliotts social which was quite a success, realized $25. Had a large quantity of rain last night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Commenced the Jell plowing in the oat stubble ground intended for turnips and barley next year. It works up fine and damp. Westerly showers prevailed throughout the day. cold dismal weather for the season.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_THURSDAY.2C_28_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September, THURSDAY, 28 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September.2C_SATURDAY.2C_30_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">September, SATURDAY, 30 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_SUNDAY.2C_1_1871."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">October, SUNDAY, 1 1871.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, THURSDAY, 28 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was plowing all day with two teams. A large quantity of grain going to market. K. Chisholm &amp; Co bought 7000 bushels of wheat and barley today @ $1.20 and 54 cts per bush. John Snell &amp; {save?} were very {successful} at Kingston this week taking over $800 in prizes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in washing the ram lambs and fixing them up for the County Show. {illegible} 6 yr old Cotswold rain "Billy" died today from some disease is i the head. Spent the evening at Choir. Practice singing from the S. School. Organ. A splendid moonlight night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September, SATURDAY, 30 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished plowing the out stubble and shovelled the cross drains through it. Sold a ram lamb &amp; Mr Henderson of 2nd line west Chinguacowey. The weather during the pleasant month has been immensely cold for the season and severe frosts. Th woods presents a very gay appearance of variety of colors.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, SUNDAY, 1 1871.</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon at S. School. Supt pres. lesson - Luke XXI 13 to 22. J.C. Snell arrived here this morning at 2 A.M. from Kingston in good health and spirits starts tomorrow for Hamilton. Heard Rev W.W. Carson preach at Zion - text - Dent. XXX - 24th Heard the same at Brampton - text - Issiah III 14th and 15th.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_MONDAY.2C_2_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, MONDAY, 2 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_4_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, WEDNESDAY, 4 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 5</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, MONDAY, 2 1871.</span></h2> <p>First day of the County's Agric. Society's show in Brampton. The ground is greatly enlarged and improved. a fine new horse ring enclosed with a picket fewer. There is a good show especially in grain and vegetables. Had a gentleman visitor from McCillary to see our live stock. A very warm day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3</span></h2> <p>Showery morning but a fine afternoon. Spent the day at the County Fair. There was a large crowd of people in attendance. The sow of live stock especially hogs was very good. There bring a lively competition in all the classes. We took 2nd prize for ram lamb and 3rd prize for aged ram. The demand for sheep was very limited, only sold one lamb to Mr Coowy @ $10.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, WEDNESDAY, 4 1871.</span></h2> <p>Harvested the potato crop today, have about 27 bush of Carnet Chilis' and 8 bush of Gleason's, Early Rose, Early Goodwich and the White Potatoes, 35 bush in all a slim turn out indeed for 1/2 acre are all fine. large sound potatoes so far, good. Was to 2 letters to Missouri one to Carthage and to Streetsville.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>Sold 56 bush of Dichl and {Suler?} wheat @ $128 per bush and {illegible: too faded} $1.60. Mr. Thomas Graham of Brampton was buried today, died of typhoid fever. Spent part of the evening at Willow Lodge. A warm close day, thunder and lightning this evening.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_FRIDAY.2C_6_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, FRIDAY, 6 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_7"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_SUNDAY.2C_8_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, SUNDAY, 8 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_9"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, FRIDAY, 6 1871.</span></h2> <p>Sold 54 bush of same kind of wheat as yesterday at same price. Settled K. Chisholm's Storebill of $50. Mr James Thompson spent the afternoon here, he is going to Missouri next week. J.C. Snell borrowed 4 bush of peas. Howed in two barrow pigs for to fatter for the knife.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Father went to Toronto this morning to buy the tickets for Missouri, which cost $44 for two tickets, also bought $100 worth of greenbacks $114.00 also $100 gold, taking $200 of Canadian money altogether. Bo't in Toronto a trunk @ $2.75. Was engaged in digging pot holes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, SUNDAY, 8 1871.</span></h2> <p>J.C. Snell arrived here at 6 A.M. from Guelph much wearied. Dawson Modeland spent the forenoon and took dinner here. Him and I walked down to W.M. S. School in Brampton at 2 P.M. there is a large attendance, over 150 and interesting school. Took tea at J.W. Main's residence. Rev W.W. Carson preached at 6 P.M. text - Romans XIV 21st. A {???} sermon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Sold 2 ram lambs to J.C. Snell at $15 and $10 each. Took the best one down to Brampton at 7 o'clock A.M. for the ship to Guelph {???} County Fair. Was repairing the yard pump putting in new {verses?}. Also building board fence. The weather is very warm.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_TUESDAY.2C_10_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, TUESDAY, 10 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_THURSDAY.2C_12_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, THURSDAY, 12 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, TUESDAY, 10 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drove father and mother down to the depot at 8 A.M. to start another journey to Missouri. Was harvesting the apple crop have only three barrels of hand picked ap winter apples and two barrels of soft apples, total 5 barrels , a small lot indeed. Bought a pump from {???} of Glen William's at $8.40.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Viney and I went to Guelph this morning via G.J. Railway to the Autrial Fair held there on the 10th 11th and 12th inst, it was nearly equal on magnitude to the Provincial Fairs, and the quantity of live stock, implent and Arts was surprisry. the was 15,000 persons at the show today. Came home on the evening train.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, THURSDAY, 12 1871.</span></h2> <p>Went to blacksmith's to get some harness repaired and and to get the pistor rod of the pump by {threwed?}. A fearful fire took place in Chicago on Monday last, destroying all the finest and largest buildings and some hundreds of people perished in the flames. A great away fires occurring on account of the dry weather.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>J. Learment and I measured the size of every field on the 200 acres with a 4 rod tape line, finding that most of them were contained less acres than we thought for before measuring. commenced plowing the fall wheat stubble. Spent the evening at Choir Practice. Cold frosty night.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_SATURDAY.2C_14_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, SATURDAY, 14 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_MONDAY.2C_16_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, MONDAY, 16 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, SATURDAY, 14 1871.</span></h2> <p>Went to G.W. Main's Grist Mill with 8 bags of barley, peas and oats for chopping. Bought 12 pint of spirits of turpentine to use some of it for my right - arm which is sprained. Slight westerly showers. Prevailed all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 15</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. {Superintendant present} lesson - Luke XVI 35 to 45. Miss K.F. Snell presided at melodeon. Heard Rev John Shaw preach at Zion text. Isaiah XXXIII 21st it was the Missionary Anniversary sermon Mr Thomas Holtby preached in Brampton to night Luke X - 20th verse. A very windy day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, MONDAY, 16 1871</span></h2> <p>Was helping Erastus Bunting with team and two hands. There are serious fires in several places in the township in the woods, every thing is so dry that fire spreads rapidly. Spent the evening writing a letter to father and mother in Missouri.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Was ridging the little orchard ground into lands 11 ft wide. Mr &amp; Mrs J.C. Snell called here this morning on their way to Toronto for two days. Went to Choir practice this evening only a slim attendance the leader being absent.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_18_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, WEDNESDAY, 18 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_FRIDAY.2C_20_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, FRIDAY, 20 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_21"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, WEDNESDAY, 18 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday and finished it. Drove Mrs JBS {Snell} and family up to her home this evening. The weather is dry and cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Was plowing all day with two teams in the fall wheat stubble ground, Pretty warm weather with a high wind to night. Spent evening reading the weekly papers</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, FRIDAY, 20 1871</span></h2> <p>Finished plowing the fall wheat stubble ground of 9 1/2 a {acres?} Received a letter from father, Stewartville Missouri stating that they had arrived safe in two days and nights travel and are rather disappointed in the appearance of the country. Spent the evening at Choir Practice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Had a call from a gentleman living near Ottawa wanting to buy improved stock, priced some things to him but made no sales. Received from Mrs A. Woodhall $7.50 for value received by "Clifton". Had a visit this evening from Misses Campbell and Westervelt A fine warm day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_SUNDAY.2C_22_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, SUNDAY, 22 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_TUESDAY.2C_24_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, TUESDAY, 24 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, SUNDAY, 22 1871</span></h2> <p>Spent the morning at S. School Supt. pres. Lesson II Samuel XII 1 to 14th. Was at Mr John Snells this afternoon practicing some familiar tunes for the Missionary Meeting at Zion Took tea at J.C Snell's. Heard Rev A, Sutherland preach in Brampton, text Ezekiel XXXVII 7 to 10. A very able sermon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>The smoke is so dense that any object more than 100 yards distant is invisible. Spent the afternoon at A Woodhall's threshing. Went to Brampton to the Annual Missionary Meeting excellent addresses by Rev. A Sutherland. Joel Briggs and John {Brechin?}. The Choir received great praise for their services.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, TUESDAY, 24 1871</span></h2> <p>Was picking stones off the meadows have gone over 22 acres getting a considerable quantity thereof. Paid R. Quins blacksmiths bill $4.50. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snell's, he has gone to Quebec to "Chochrane's" sale of stock. Was repairing their melodeon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Commenced topping the turnips with the hard hoe, beheaded 1/4th of them and drew the leaves off to feed to the cattle. Rainy looking all day, a cold east wind had a slight shower this evening. Had another litter of Berkshires {pigs} 8 in number.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_THURSDAY.2C_26_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, THURSDAY, 26 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_SATURDAY.2C_28_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October, SATURDAY, 28 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, THURSDAY, 26 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drew in 6 loads of turnips and stowed them away in the driving house cellar. They are small, but solid and heavy. Had a heavy thunder shower at 4P.M. Which was quite a treat to see after so much dry weather. Sold 2 ewes to J. Lament @ $5.50 each</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday and have in 10 loads of turnips. Revs. Shaw, and Philips of Orangeville took tea here this evening and were the speakers of the Zion Mission {?} meeting to night there were about 30 people present. raised about $27 at the meeting</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, SATURDAY, 28 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drew in 5 or 6 more loads of turnips, also hauling the tops for the cattle which are very fond of them. Was at Brampton this afternoon and had a chat with A. F. Campbell they have an addition to their family of a young daughter. Received from Leo Co {County} Peel Agri Society $3.00 prizes on Cotswold sheep</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Was at S. School this morning Supt. pres and his daughter Mrs Will to introduce some new music for the anniversary. Heard Rev Mr Carson preach at Zion thext Zechariah - III 1 of 5 verses. The Rev gentleman took tea at our place this evening and heard him preach some sermon in Brampton.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October.2C_MONDAY.2C_30_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October, MONDAY, 30 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_31"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_1_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, WEDNESDAY, 1 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, MONDAY, 30 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished topping the turnips with the hoes and dirt off the leaves for the cattle. Spent the evening at Ebenezer practicing music for the anniversary out of a new book 4 "Pure Gold" published in New York, it contains all new music prepared expressly for the book. Fair warm weather.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 31</span></h2> <p>Drew in 7 loads of turnips making 22 in all, harvested. Cold East wind and raining this evening steadily, the weather during the past month has been very fine for the season little rain and frost. Spent the evening at home filling up the S. Scholl C Case books.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, WEDNESDAY, 1 1871.</span></h2> <p>Spent the day at the Tp {Township} Chinguacousy Plowing Match on Lot 19 Center Road on the farm of John Giffen in which there were 30 teams plowing, nearly all doing first-class work although the ground was dry and hard. J. Featherston took the first prize. Spent evening at S. School practice</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Received last night a letter from father dated Carthage {?} 24th. Finished up the turnip harvest. Have about 850 bush. Killed a ewe lamb and dressed it for meat repaid E. Bunting with 24 lb of it for value received 3 mos ago. Spent evening practicing at home the S. School tunes.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_FRIDAY.2C_3_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, FRIDAY, 3 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_SUNDAY.2C_5_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, SUNDAY, 5 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, FRIDAY, 3 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was clearing the door yard of old nails and sticks and converting them into stove wood. Mr. G Crawford spent the day and evening here. Drove to Brampton expecting to meet the folks from Missouri but they did not arrive. Spent evening at Ebenezer practice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Commenced plowing the turnip ground into 33 ft ridges, it is fine and dry. Was at Brampton again this evening. Quite a cold day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, SUNDAY, 5 1871.</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt. pres lesson II Sam. XV 19 to 30. Supt read an address by Ralph Wells of New York on S. School teachers' duties and importance of prayer and preparing the lesson. Heard Rev W. W. Carson in Brampton to night, text, Heggai II 4 &amp; 5 verses. A very cold night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>The sharp frost of last night nearly stopped the plough, making it work rather flakey. Spent the evening at practice at Ebenezer. Kept a flock of sheep over night belonging to Ohio men numbering 157.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_TUESDAY.2C_7_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, TUESDAY, 7 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_THURSDAY.2C_9_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, THURSDAY, 9 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_10"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, TUESDAY, 7 1871.</span></h2> <p>Sold the pair of ewe lambs and 3 ram lambs to the Ohio men @ $10 each and $16 for {?} 3 making $36, also $1.00 for 2 bush rats. Spent the forenoon in decorating Zion Church with everyone for the party. This evening, had a {?} crowd at the tea meeting and enjoyed the evening as well</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>{Adoltuss?} were delivered to Revs Carson, Thompson and Brooke. Realized {faded text, $43.97?}. Spent the forenoon in cleaning but the churches and putting things in order with the assistance of some other gents. Misses R.J. Nichols R. Bunting and Miss G. Westervelt spent the evening here in chat and fun</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, THURSDAY, 9 1871.</span></h2> <p>Father and mother came home this morning at 6'oclock from Missouri, tired and {?} having travelled 2 days and 3 nights, have seen a great many wonderful sights, and think it a very fine country brought home some presents and curiosities sweet potatoes and several kinds of nuts</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>A drizzling rain and sleet from the East cold and wintry. Sold yesterday 3 ewes 5 yr old to William Keynworth @ $5.33 1/3 each and took his note for amount due in eleven months. Was engaged today in making a gate for barn yard.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_SATURDAY.2C_11_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, SATURDAY, 11 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_MONDAY.2C_13_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, MONDAY, 13 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, SATURDAY, 11 1871.</span></h2> <p>Dressed a 4 yr old ewe for mutton and took 14 to 22 lbs to W. Campbell of No 10 and settled the blacksmiths bill of $4.35. Went to Brampton and bought 25 lbs of {?} cut nails @ 4 cts, some window glass and a buggy whip @ 50cts. Mr John Mason arrived here from North Missouri in good health and spirits</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon at S. School Rev Jas Brooks present lesson John X 1 to 18th Mrs Willis of Toronto presided at the {?}. Heard Rev John Shaw at Zion at 2 1/2 PM. text {?} XIII 788. J.C. Snell and family spent the day here also Misses Sarah and Jennie Peacock. Heard same sermon in Brampton to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, MONDAY, 13 1871.</span></h2> <p>Completed the close board fence enclosing the sheep yard. Making a sett of {?} {?} for convenience in hauling manure. Went to Brampton to night and became a member of {?} Temple of I. O. G. {Independent Order of the Good} Templars. {?} 70 members. Commenced feeding and stalling the cattle in the 10 {inst.?} have 16 head</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Steady rains all day from the East. Was engaged in making eavestroughs out of 4 X 4 {seanthing?} (pine) with the axe, gouging it out in a triangular shape, put them in the sheep pen eaves conducting the water in to the well. Commenced feeding {?} on the {11inst?} for beef</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_15_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, WEDNESDAY, 15 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_FRIDAY.2C_17_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, FRIDAY, 17 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, WEDNESDAY, 15 1871.</span></h2> <p>About midnight the rain turned to snow and to day the ground is white with 3 or 4 inches of snow, cold and blustering and freezing {?} towards night. Went to Brampton and ordered a new suit of grey tweed @ $11.00. Spent evening reading the "Soprano" a Yankee story which came from Carthage Missouri.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>A public holiday set apart by law specially for Thanksgiving and peace to God for the bountiful harvest. There was service in all the Churches in Brampton. Spent the day at J.C. Snell's in chat and select reading. Very cold north wind all day and freezing, there is very fair sleighing.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, FRIDAY, 17 1871.</span></h2> <p>Our folks drove to Brampton in a sleigh, but it was tough going as it is thawing quite fast. Went to John {?} to repair Miss {?} melodeon there were several reeds stopped. Spent evening at Choir practice. Mr Mason and father spent afternoon at {Janice?} Thompson's on lot 14 4th line East</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 18</span></h2> <p>Dressed a {?} hog weighing 254 lbs very fat. Was engaged in digging post holes. Was at Mr {?} Snell's a short time this afternoon. Spent evening making preparations for Sunday.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_SUNDAY.2C_19_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, SUNDAY, 19 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_TUESDAY.2C_21_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, TUESDAY, 21 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, SUNDAY, 19 1871.</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. lesson, II Sam XVIII, took dinner and spent the afternoon at J.C. Snell's in social chat and music with the Misses Snell. Heard Rev John Shaw preach in Brampton, text Proverbs X. 9th.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Drove Aunt Mary Peacock to G. T. R. depot at Brampton on the way to Toronto. Was engaged in setting fence posts. Spent the evening at teacher's meeting at {?}. Mrs Mason is here all night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, TUESDAY, 21 1871.</span></h2> <p>Finished constructing a board fence, along the lane back of the lower shed, cleared away the old nails and {bauked?} up the new fence. A slight {mizzle?} all day from the West</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in turnipiking the lane leading down to the Etobicoke, rounding it nicely and leaving a ditch on either side to carry on the surplus water. J.C. Snell and family took dinner and tea here, they gave us a present of a barrel of nice apples. Father took a {?} grist of 9 bags to J. W. {?} Mill, peas {?} and barley</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_THURSDAY.2C_23_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, THURSDAY, 23 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_SATURDAY.2C_25_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, SATURDAY, 25 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 26</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, THURSDAY, 23 1871.</span></h2> <p>Purchased for market 10 turkeys and 7 ducks, sold to K.G.S/ Co, @ 7cts per lb. turkeys weighing 94 lbs and @ 25 cts each. Rebuilt the "Carter line fence." Drew 3 loads of forest-leaves for bedding the stock from the {?} bush. A cold frosty day the ground frozen so hard that the plow is stopped</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Was chopping cord wood in the {?} bush for fuel. Had quite a brisk snow storm this morning but it turned to rain and melted the most of it. Spent the evening at Choir Practice, one of the old members was present Robert Morton who has been absent for 5 months, he is a good musician.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, SATURDAY, 25 1871</span></h2> <p>Received yesterday a letter from Uncle Adam Ferguson. Drove Aunt Mary over to 3rd line East to Isaac Modeland. Took dinner there, drove to Brampton this evening and bought a new suit of grey tweed at $17.00. Paid $1.00 to W.A. Mitchell for cleaning my watch. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Walked down from J.C.S. this morning and wrote a letter to Thomas Mason, the first time I have ever written him. Heard Rev W.W. Carson at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. text Romans VIII 29th and 30th, a right good sermon. Heard the same in Brampton to night.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_MONDAY.2C_27_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November, MONDAY, 27 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_29_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">November, WEDNESDAY, 29 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, MONDAY, 27 1871</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in splitting basswood rails, manufactured 77 rails. Spent the evening at the I.O.G. Templar's Lodge "Safeguard Temple" about 70 members present had a fine lively meeting. Bro W.W. Carson gave an account of his trip to Grand Lodge at Belleville. Aunt Mrs. Taylor came here this evening from Oakville.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>A very sharp frost, thermometer sank to Zero. Ms. John Mason and Aunt Mrs. Peacock were married at our place @ 1 o'clock by Rev John Shaw. J.C. Snell and Mrs. J.C.S. stood up with them during the ceremonies. Drove them to G.T.R. Depot at 5 P..M. going to Toronto for a trip. Very cold weather.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November, WEDNESDAY, 29 1871</span></h2> <p>Mrs Taylor left here for Oakville via Railway. Was chopping cord wood all day, spent the evening at the protracted meeting in Hope Chapal. Rev Wm Thompson P. Methodist preached, text Acts, Paul's sermon to Felix. Mr and Mrs Mason are here from Toronto.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday. The weather continues frosty and very cold, the mercury keeping down to zero. Took a span of horses to Edmonton and had them sharp shod on the feet. Mr and Mrs Robert Nichols spent the evening here.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_FRIDAY.2C_1_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, FRIDAY, 1 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_SUNDAY.2C_3_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, SUNDAY, 3 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_4"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, FRIDAY, 1 1871</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in sawing a dry beach about 2 1/2 ft across the stump with J. Learmont's cross cut saw, spent the evening at Choir Practice. Bought a new suit of grey tweed of K. Chisholm &amp; Co. @ $17.00 a close fitting sack coat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 2</span></h2> <p>Was sawing a large hemlock tree over 3 ft into 2 ft lengths. Took a grist of 12 bush of wheat to J. W. {?} Mill. The weather has turned milder again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, SUNDAY, 3 1871</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. Lesson I Chronicles XXVII 1 to 16. Sang from the New S. School Organs for the first time in the School. Father and Mother &amp; Mr and Mrs Peacock spent the afternoon at J.C. Snell's. Heard Rev C. Clement from {?} preach in Brampton tonight text Luke XVIII 13th.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Dressed for pork an 8 months old Berkshire weighing 156 lbs, making with the one killed 2 weeks ago 410 lbs. Settled R. Crawford's acc on wages $37.07. Mr and Mrs Mason are busy packing up for the West. Rev W. Millard and J.C. Snell took tea here to night. Spent the evening at the Teacher's Meeting at No 15.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_TUESDAY.2C_5_1871"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, TUESDAY, 5 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_6"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_THURSDAY.2C_7_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, THURSDAY, 7 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_8"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 8</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, TUESDAY, 5 1871</span></h2> <p>Father drove the folks starting for Missouri to G.T.R. Depot and their baggage 3 boxes weighing 363 lbs all over 200 lbs they will have to pay for as extra luggage. They took Matilda Peacock along with them. Bought a barrel of Godrich salt @ $1.70. A very cold day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Finished chopping cord wood in the lower bush have some 12 cords {?} Had a visit from Mrs Glen Bell. The {?} closed in with a South West snow storm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, THURSDAY, 7 1871</span></h2> <p>Spent the afternoon in Brampton. Had a short chat with Dawson Modeland who has just returned from New York, has seen a great many fine sights. Ordered the manufacture of an overcoat at K. Chisholm's the cost $12.50 of brown beaver. Have hardly enough snow to make sleighing.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Took the first sleigh ride I have had this season but there has been some sleighing for two weeks. Was engaged in chopping firewood at the other place bush spent evening at Choir Practice. Bought a copy of "Pure Gold" a new note book also a pocket Diary for 1872, price of both articles 80 cents.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_SATURDAY.2C_9_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, SATURDAY, 9 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_MONDAY.2C_11_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, MONDAY, 11 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 12</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, SATURDAY, 9 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday. Sold the cow "Lady Harrington" and calf for $150 to John Snell. Sister Mary and Susie Campbell were collecting for the Bible Society. The cold weather continues not enough snow to make good sleighing, but splendid waggoning the roads are hard and smooth</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Spent the morning at S School Rev Jas Brooks present lesson John XVII. Heard Rev John Shaw preach at Zion text II Peter III last verse. Heard same minister in Brampton to night text Psalm XI, 14th verse, it was a funeral sermon on account of the death of several children with the scarlet fever</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, MONDAY, 11 1871.</span></h2> <p>Deposited $150.00 in the Merchants' Bank in Brampton which will draw interest at t per cent if not withdrawn before 3 months. Mr H. {Joness?} brought home our shaw cutter. Spent the evening at the meeting of the "Safeguard Lodge" there were two more members initiated</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in splitting oak stakes at the other place out of an old log that has laid in the bush for many years but proved to be sound and made 100 good stakes. Mrs J. C. Snell and little Mary and Johnnie are spending 2 or 3 days here. Spent the evening at home in reading.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_13_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, WEDNESDAY, 13 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_FRIDAY.2C_16_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, FRIDAY, 16 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_16"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, WEDNESDAY, 13 1871.</span></h2> <p>Have some 4 or 5 inches of snow this morning making the ringing of the many sleigh bells lively and frequent along the Centre road. Drove sister Emma in the cutter to day school. Was measuring and winnowing the oats and find we have about 190 bush. Spent evening at the melodeon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Sold Clifton the 4 yr old. Short horn bull to Crawforthe the butcher @ $80. Drove Mrs J.C. Snell and children home this afternoon. Spent the evening at the special meeting in Hope Chapel</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, FRIDAY, 16 1871.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in hauling from the lower bush , firewood drew six loads. Spent the evening at Choir Practice Bought of K. Chisholm Chisholm &amp; Co a brown beaver overcoat with silk velvet collar @ $12.30 also a fur cap @ $1.50 Sold 12 1/2 lbs of fresh butter @ 18 cts per lb = $2.20</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday, have about {8?} cords drawn up. J.C. Snell wife and children and Miss K.F Snell took tea here this evening. Rev W. W. Carson took dinner on his way to Orangeville on a Missionary Tour</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_SUNDAY.2C_17_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, SUNDAY, 17 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_TUESDAY.2C_19_1871"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, TUESDAY, 19 1871</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, SUNDAY, 17 1871.</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning. Supt pres. lesson Matt, XXV 1 to 13. Was a large attendance had several visitors. Drove the sleigh to Brampton this evening and heard Rev John Shaw preach, text John XXI, 20 to 22 A nice mild day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Spent the day at Edmonton at the {?} for {?} for this township. Mr J. {?} was appointed {Rieve?} by acclamation there are four candidates for each of the two offices of deputy Reeves and Councillors. Spent the evening at the J.L.G. Temple, sister {?} joined to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, TUESDAY, 19 1871</span></h2> <p>Was drawing firewood from lower bush, drew loads. Received an addition of some more light snow last night which is by the action of the west winds forming into huge drifts. Spent evening reading "Timothy Jitcombs" Advice to Young Men.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Drew up two loads of cord wood this morning but had to stop work thin because of the high wind which was {drifting?} the snow in clouds. {?} 9 bush of peas for to feed the Berkshires which are consuming over a bushel of peas per day</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_THURSDAY.2C_21_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, THURSDAY, 21 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_SATURDAY.2C_24_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, SATURDAY, 24 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_24"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, THURSDAY, 21 1871.</span></h2> <p>Last night and this morning was intensely cold the thermometer got down to 18 degrees below zero, and in some parts of Canada to 30 degrees and 40 degrees below zero. Mr Westervelts school examination in our S. Section took place to day the scholars presented him with a valuable writing desk, and a nice work box for his wife.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Have been housed up the last day or two with a very sore throat. Was hauling {?} two ft stuff from lower bush for store wood. Received cash from Crawforth for "Clifton" {$79?}, he dressed 1420 lbs. The weather has moderated and is snowing from the East.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, SATURDAY, 24 1871.</span></h2> <p>A very heavy shower with very sharp lightning and heavy thunder, the snow is fast disappearing. Went to Brampton this evening and purchased some Christmas presents for the little folks.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres {?} lesson Matt XXV 13 to 30th. Heard Rev W. W. Carson preach at Zion at 2 1/2 o'clock, text Zechariah III 1st 3 verses. Heard him preach in Brampton text Revelations III 20th verse. Was at the burning of the Old Steam Mill in Brampton in Brampton to night.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_MONDAY.2C_25_1871."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December, MONDAY, 25 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_26"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December.2C_WEDNESDAY.2C_27_1871."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">December, WEDNESDAY, 27 1871.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_82_.5Bsic.5D"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 82 [sic]</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, MONDAY, 25 1871.</span></h2> <p>Dull and cloudy with a keen frosty air, the fields are bare but there are some large snow drifts along the fences, the woods are very icy, the gravel road is bare and no sleighing in Brampton. J.C. Snell and family took Christmas dinner here. Spent the evening at the Temperance lodge.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Spent the entire day at Quin's Blacksmiths Shop at Edmonton getting a span of horses sharp shod all around, one of them "Charlie" a 2 yr old colt, that was never shod before, he behaved himself pretty well during the operation.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, WEDNESDAY, 27 1871.</span></h2> <p>A cold blustering day, had an additional inch or two of fresh snow last night, which is flying in clouds before a driving west wind. Spent the day in splitting a few oak stakes and threshing peas. Spent the evening reading the Daily Globe and examining a book printed in the year 1771.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 82 [sic]</span></h2> <p>Another very cold day. Was grinding and whetting the straw cutter {?} preparatory to cutting straw for fodder. Mr Frederick Houses Cloves Mill came here this evening, we intend threshing our clover with it to morrow. J. {?} Spent the evening. Splendid moonlight night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, FRIDAY, 29 1871.</span></h2> <p>Threshed all the clover this forenoon, will have about 4 bush of good ripe seed, put some of it through the Mill 3 times, before it was threshed clean. Dressed a yearling steer for beef for home use, will weigh fully 300 lbs of beef {?} hide and tallow. Spent evening at Choir Practice</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was very fine and warm, a cold East wind prevails to day. Mrs R. Gardener and Walter were here all last night on a visit. Went to Brampton this forenoon and sold the hide weighing 72 lbs @ 7 cts per lb $5.00 bought a New Years Gift for sister {?] a book called "Childrens' Hour Animal" $1.12 1/2. Father and mother spent the day at O.C. Snell's</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December, SUNDAY, 31 1871.</span></h2> <p>Drove to S. School this morning in the sleigh. Supt pres from Toronto lesson Matt XXV, 31 to 42. Received a long address and charge from our Supt. on the close of the year. Had all my sisters up to S. School and drove them across to J.C. Snells for a New Years dinner to day instead of tomorrow Spent part of the afternoon there and then started for home. The weather to day was very warm and thawing very fast a heavy fog hung over the earth for some time but to night set in a rough rain storm from the N.E. Set up rather late because of its bering watch night retire to night at the close of the year 1871</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sold and gristed this year up to Sept 18th 323 bush of wheat Sold 110 bush of wheat, Oct 5th Dec 3rd A grist of</td> <td>Received.</td> <td>Paid.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>325 <p>110 12 bush {divided by} 441 bush of wheat</p> </td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY.</td> </tr><tr><td>4th: Paid for New pair of Fairbanks scales <p>7th: Sold to J. Snell hind quarter of beef 160 lbs @ 7 cts. 8: {?} to the College End-{?} $4.00 Paid 20th: Paid R. Noble {?} for 400 feet lumber set to Peel {?} 23rd: Paid A {??} for 100 cedar posts 31st: Sold to K Chrisholm 21 bush barley at 55 cents per bush 19th: Grist to {?} 9 bush 34 bush of oats and peas mixed</p> </td> <td>Received.</td> <td>Paid.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> &lt;tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received $</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid $</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2nd</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid W. R. Graham Dentist for extracting a tooth</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid W. R Graham for filling 6 teeth charge $6.00 pd on acc</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid insurance fees</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ threshers</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ to hired men</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for Alsike Clover @ $6 per bush</p> </td> <td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid R.C. &amp; Co fee</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from Robert Smith for Nulbervin{?}</p> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid to the McKenzie fund</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for cull lumber</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>60</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ W. R. Graham Acc</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25^th </p> </td> <td> <p>“ Guy Bell for 1 days sawing with circular</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 5 bush clover</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought ton plaster</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>{Totals}</p> </td> <td> <p>Cr to $2.90</p> </td> <td> <p>41</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p>38</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT MARCH</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received $</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid $</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1st</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2^nd</p> </td> <td> <p>“ chopping grain</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ to Superannalist Minsters Fund</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid to R.C. &amp; Co for I bush of Timothy @</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for 2 bush crown peas</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>31st</p> </td> <td> <p>Do</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>{totals}</p> </td> <td> <p>Dr</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>February Acc Cr $2.90</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table> &lt;/tr&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from G. Hindle for use of ram last fall</p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for 11 lbs of butter @ 15 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>65</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought music stool @ $1.05 and sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Gave Haggard Bros a promisory Note for 3 months $1.50on price of land {illegible} had a {illegible} bill value</p> </td> <td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> <p>5</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from W. Learment for 10 bush barley</p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for suit of clothes and hat</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from Williamson for 2 cows &amp; 2 calves</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid out $30</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>30</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Haggerts note</p> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ McCaul stake</p> </td> <td> <p> 4</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>‘ Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>{totals}</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$108</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>$78</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, MAY</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2^nd</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from E. Bunting for 2 bush barley</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from A. Bunting for 5 other {illegible}</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>62</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>{illegible}</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24^th</p> </td> <td> <p> “ “ {?}</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>???</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from W. Broody</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>02</p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>02</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Dr</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$2</p> </td> <td> <p>98</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>April Acc</p> </td> <td> <p>108</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>78</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>78</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Cr</p> </td> <td> <p>$29</p> </td> <td> <p>80</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table> &lt;/tr&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^st ??</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for {illegible} do for 38 bush</p> <p>Wheat @ $1.25</p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> <p>47</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> <p>30</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid lumber bill</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>68</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ for shingle squares @ 500k</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for 52 bush wheat @ $1.23</p> </td> <td> <p>62</p> </td> <td> <p>73</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for hard salt</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>“ K.C.G.Co Acc</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for bacon</p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>33</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid to Reform fund</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for wool and sheepskins</p> </td> <td> <p>94</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for pair coarse boots and sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>[illegible]</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for 2 yr steer</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for hay rack</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Norse rakes wash machine</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27</p> </td> <td> <p>For 3 bails water lime</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>29</p> </td> <td> <p>For valise (new)</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>[totals]</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$261</p> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>86</p> </td> <td> <p>38</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, JULY</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^st </p> </td> <td> <p>Spent on trip to Toronto</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4^th</p> </td> <td> <p>For barrel {illegible}</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>“ 41 bush wheat @ $1.15 per bush</p> </td> <td> <p>47</p> </td> <td> <p>45</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Do</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Do</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>31</p> </td> <td> <p>“ “ “</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>47</p> </td> <td> <p>45</p> </td> <td> <p>34</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>34</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Cr</p> </td> <td> <p>$13</p> </td> <td> <p>45</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>June acc.</p> </td> <td> <p>261</p> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>86</p> </td> <td> <p>88</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>86</p> </td> <td> <p>88</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Cr</p> </td> <td> <p>$174</p> </td> <td> <p>78</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table> <p>&lt;/tr&gt;</p> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^st</p> </td> <td> <p>For manufacturing 29 yds of rag carpet</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>90</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>{illegible} to Menagerie and Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>To A. Bunting for 1 ½ days work</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>For Hist. of Prussia</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>From B. Watson for 8 cows, served, by {illegible}</p> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>For sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>“ do</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>“ New whip and sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> <p>90</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Dr</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$9</p> </td> <td> <p>90</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^st</p> </td> <td> <p>For 50 lbs timothy</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ 1 pr of shoes</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ 2 “ “ childrens fine shoes</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Axle arm and door hinges</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Other Articles</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Enrolling militia</p> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Coynes Bill</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Buggy Shaft</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Groceries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>30</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>“ 41 bush wheat</p> </td> <td> <p>59</p> </td> <td> <p>60</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Boots and Cotton</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>“ 87 bush wheat</p> </td> <td> <p>108</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>“ timothy seed</p> <p>“ Groceries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Admission to {?}meeting</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Pr Ewe lambs</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26</p> </td> <td> <p>“ threshing</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>30</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Ram lambs</p> </td> <td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>212</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> <td> <p>53</p> </td> <td> <p>95</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>53</p> </td> <td> <p>95</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$158</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> <p>Cr</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table> &lt;/tr&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>For 4 bows sewed</p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>“ one lamb</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Co Show Expenses</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>“ 56 bush wheat</p> </td> <td> <p>72</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ 54 “ “</p> </td> <td> <p>69</p> </td> <td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ K.C. &amp; Co Acc.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ W. Norris for a lamb</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Mr. Keyworth “ “ “</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Hardware Trinket</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Linen front, {illegible}</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>45</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Wooden pump</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>40</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Spring snape, {illegible}</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Guelph Fair</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Sugar and sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Mr. A Woodhall for 5 cows served</p> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Quarterage</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Quinns bill</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Do</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ for prizes, Co show</p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>183</p> </td> <td> <p>39</p> </td> <td> <p>83</p> </td> <td> <p>28</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>83</p> </td> <td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Cr</p> </td> <td> <p>100</p> </td> <td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^st</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash for Taxes school tax inclusion</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>27</p> </td> <td> <p>49</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3^rd</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>“ do</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>“ for 5 lambs and 2 bush oats</p> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Groceries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Blacksmiths bill</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>35</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Quarter of Mutton</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>35</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Nails and glass, whip</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>65</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Templers’ fees</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Groceries {illegible}</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Timothy &amp; Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Turkeys and ducks</p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>43</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Groceries and</p> <p>“ dress goods and</p> <p>“ to Mrs. Peacock</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Clothing and Watch</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>46</p> </td> <td> <p>78</p> </td> <td> <p>93</p> </td> <td> <p>19</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>46</p> </td> <td> <p>78</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Dr</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$46</p> </td> <td> <p>41</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table> &lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, DECEMBER</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^st</p> </td> <td> <p>For suit of tweed</p> </td> <td> <p>{illegible}</p> </td> <td> <p>{illegible}</p> </td> <td> <p>{illegible}</p> </td> <td> <p>{illegible}</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ R. Crawfords acc/ on wages</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ barrel of Goderich</p> <p>“ Salt</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Pocket Diary and Pure {illegible} - -</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>80</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9^th</p> </td> <td> <p>For “Lady Harrington” and calf</p> </td> <td> <p>150</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Deposited in Bank</p> </td> <td> <p>Do</p> </td> <td> <p>Do</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>{15^th?}</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for 12 ½ lbs butter @ 18 cts</p> </td> <td> <p>{smudge}</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Sundries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>“ For Clifton</p> </td> <td> <p>79</p> </td> <td> <p>80</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Cash from farmer Campbell</p> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Overcoat and Fur cape</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>30</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Hide</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Book</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>241</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>61</p> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>61</p> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$180</p> </td> <td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>Cr</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p>Recapitulation</p> <pre> Recieved Paid </pre> <p>Jan -- $14.85 $34.75 Feb -- 41.00 38.10 Mar -- 12.20 Apr -- 108.15 78.25 May -- 5.02 8.00 June -- 261.16 86.38 July -- 47.43 34.00 Aug -- 12.00 21.90 Sept -- 212.70 53.95 Oct -- 183.39 83.28 Nov -- 46.78. 93.19 Dec -- 241.25 61.12</p> <pre> $1173.751 605.12 150.00 $755.12 </pre> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d977f906d3307f75f7ad5e55933ff75f.pdf a77e475013c48185c831e7852b3066a4 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/30d961ff15e992c96782097535dc6255.pdf 51035e707cc42a7cf2c0444f3acf83bd PDF Text Text John Ferguson (1851-1931) 1870 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1870 Toronto: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS., 66 KING STREET EAST {Various Tables as Follows} CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1870 RATES OF POSTAGE on letters, per half ounce. Canada and P. Edward Island, if prepaid 3 cents if unpaid 5 cents. United States, if prepaid 6 cts., if unpaid 10 cts. Great Britain and Ireland by Canadian Packet, 121/2 cents. Do. Do. by New York do. 15 cents. Newfoundland, 12 1/2 cents - must be prepaid. British Colombia and Vancouver's Island, 10 cts. Must be prepaid Red River, 6 cents - must be prepaid On Newspapers: Transient newspapers, 2 cents each - must be prepaid. Printed and published in Canada, and posted from office of publication, if paid quarterly in advance. Daily 30 cents, Tri-Weekly 15 cents, Bi-weekly 10 cents, Weekly 5 cents, per quarter; if unpaid 1 cent will be charged on delivery. Periodicals: To any part of Canada, P. Edward Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per 4ozs, prepaid. To United Kingdom, per Canadian packet, 2 cents each, prepaid; weighing less than 1 oz., put up singly, 1/2 cent each, prepaid. Books, Circulars, Pamplets, &c. To any place in Canada, P.E. Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per oz., prepaid. Book packets to the United Kingdom, 4ozs. 7cts, 8ozs. 12 1/2 cents and so on, 12 1/2 cents per 8 ozs. �TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES Stamps required on Notes, Drafts or Bills of Exchange, executed singly For $25 and under, ............ 1 cent For $50 and over $25 ..........2 cents For $100 and over $50 ........3 cents For each additional $100 3 cents For each additional fraction of $100 3 cents On Drafts of Bills of Exchange in duplicate: For $100.............................2 cents For each additional $100 2 cents For each additional fraction of $100 - 2 cents On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two: For $100- 1 cent For each additional $100 - 1 cent For each additional Fraction of $100 - 1 cent. Interest made payable at the maturity of any Bill &c., shall be counted as part of the principal sum. Stamps must be cancelled at the time of affixing the same, by writing or stamping thereon the date. The stamps for Notes, &c., to be affixed by the maker or drawer; and in case of any Draft or Bill of Exchange drawn out of this Province, by the acceptor or first indorser. �LAW TERMS Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter Michelmas. 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. County Courts - Sittings for the trial of issues of fact and assessments of damages are held semi annually, to commence on the Second Tuesday in the months of June and December; except the County Court of the County of York, which holds three sittings each year, commencing respectively on the second Tuesday in the months of March, July and December. The several courts of general sessions of the Peace are held at the same time as the several County Courts. Assizes - Courts of Assize and Nisi Prius are held twice a year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the end of long vacation and Michelmas term, except the County of York, where there are held three in each year, commencing on Thursday next after the Municipal elections in January the Second Monday in April and the Secont Monday in October each year. Long vacation from 1st July to 21st August. BANK HOLIDAYS ONTARIO - New Years Day; Ash Wednesday (March 2); Good Friday (April 15); Easter Monday; Queens Birth Day; Christmas Day. QUEBEC - New Years Day; Epiphany; Anunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St Peters; St Pauls; All Saints; Conception; Christmas and Queens Birthday; also, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving. ECLIPSES There will be six eclipses this year, four of the sun, and two of the moon. I. - A total eclipse of the moon January 17 in Asia and America, invisible in Canada. II. - A partial eclipse of the sun January 31, invisible in Canada. III - A partial eclipse of the sun June 28, invisible in Canada �IV - A total eclipse of the moon, July 12, invisible in Canada, ending just before the moon rises. V. - a partial eclipse of the sun, July 28, invisible in Canada VI. - A total eclipse of the sun December 22, invisible in Canada . Morning and evening stars - Venus will be evening star until Feb. 23, then morning star until December 8. Mars will be the evening star until March 12, then morning star to December 16. Jupiter will be evening star until May 24, then morning star to September 18, then evening star for the rest of the year. Saturn will be the morning star until March 18, then evening star to Dec. 22. LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1870 JANUARY - 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30 FEBRUARY = 6 - 13 - 20 - 27 MARCH - 6 - 13 - 20 - 27 APRIL - 3 - 10 - 17 - 24 MAY - 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 JUNE 5-12-19-26 JULY 3-10-17-24-31 AUGUST 7-14-21-28 SEPTEMBER 4-11-18-25 OCTOBER 2-9-6-23-30 NOVEMBER 6-13-20-27 DECEMBER 4-11-18-25 === JANUARY 1870 === Moons Phases: Moons Phase. D. H. M.. New Moon. 1 6 48. First Quarter 9. 3.. 44. Full Moon 17 9. 27 �Last Quarter 24 5 5 {Tables follow of moon phases each month of the year} Jan, Saturday, 1. 1870 It has been a dull, cold day. I drove over to Mr Isaac Modeland's in the cutter and took dinner there Uncle Taylor and family came to our place from Oakville J. C. Snell, Uncle T, and I drove to Brampton this evening and took tea with Martin Shipley & wife, they were married on the 23rd of Decem 1869 Sunday 2 Mr & Mrs J C Snell spent yesterday and last evening at our place. Aunt M Peacock and her daughter Sarah have been with us for a week. About 6 or 8 inches of snow fell last night, but it has rained heavily nearly all day from E. Spent the day at home, which is a bad comencement for the New Year. Monday 3 Very stormy day with a cold west wi{nd}. Finished threshing our clover, we have 15 bush of red clover and 6 1/4 bush of Alsike it was hardly dry enough to thresh clean. The threshers charge $18 for 3 days work Spent the evening at home in pleasant chat with friends Jan. Tuesday, 4 1870 Was helping J. Learment thresh clover seed today it did not yield well. Uncle Taylor and family left here this forenoon for Oakville they took Sarah Peacock with them Aunt Mary went to Toronto on the cars. I spent the evening at home, being very tired went to bed early. Wednesday, 5 Went to Brampton this forenoon and bought some fresh fish for my father to eat as he has been sick with a cold. Was at J. C. Snell's this afternoon he is away to Toronto. I put up the Mission bill at Zion the Meetings are next week Spent the evening at home. �Thursday, 6 Was helping Erastus Buntings thrash clover for seed it turns out very well he will have about 20 bush. Spent the evening at Ambrose Woodhall's. It has been a cold day. This is good sleighing now and a great deal of cordwood going into Brampton Jan. Friday, 7 1870 {ink blot}brose Woodhall and I drove down to Meadowvale this morning to attend the C.P.S.S. Coveiction. It was on the whole an interesting meeting and largely attended. I took dinner and tea at Mr. Samuel Brown's and spent the time pleasantly with some very intelligent young people. Got home at 12 oclock. Saturday, 8 Spent the forenoon in slaughtering a fat 2 year old steer for beef. Edwin Dixon and his sister Janie came here today from Amaranth, he has a small load of spring wheat Spent the evening at J.C. Snells and an hour or two at his father's pleasantly chatting with friends. Got home about 10 oclock. Sunday, 9. Rev. D. G. Sutherland preached a Missionary sermon in Zion at 10.30 oclock this morning text - John VIII 12th. Went to Brampton Church to night and heard Rev. Alex Sutherland preach a powerful sermon. Text - Isaiah XXXIII 21, 22. It has been a very cold day There is good sleighing Jan. Monday, 10, 1870 Drove over to Stuart's saw mill in the Esquesing township (about 11 miles) and brought home one thousand feet of lumber. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed 3 letters. I spent the evening in the W.M. Missionary meeting Rev. W. M. Punstion was principal speaker, he made an excellent speech. Tuesday, 11 Received a copy of the Carthage Banner from Uncle Thomas Harrington yesterday it is a weekly paper of six pages Was engaged in hauling fire wood from the lower brush �The weather has been somewhat milder the past 2 days and to night it is raining quite smartly from the south. Wednesday, 12 Was a very wet day raining from N.E. Was engaged in hauling firewood from lower brush. I went up to Zion about 5 oclock this evening put on a fire and lit the lamps for the Missionary Meeting, a very small attendance, but we raised $30 by subscription. Jan. Thursday, 13, 1870 Rev J. Howard stayed all night with us, he being the only one on the deputation, he lives in Orangeville. A very stormy cold day. Sold a fat cow for $30. It is a very frosty night Spent the evening at home in sifting Alsike clover seed. It is a slow job, all done with a hand seive. Friday, 14 Was a very cold day. Drove over to the Gore Mills with 12 bush of wheat and 20 bush of oats and peas for meal. It was very slow work grinding because of the ice backing up the water Got home about 6.30 this evening It was the coldest ride I have had this season. Spent the evening reading the newspapers. Saturday, 15 Received yesterday a pamphlet from Uncle Adam treating on the American war. Went to Brampton this afternoon to the C.P.A.S. Meeting for the election of officers for this year. it was a stormy meeting nearly all officers elect are Long's. It was quite a warm day and rained heavily from S. Mrs J.C.S. spent the afternoon and evening with us Jan. Sunday, 16 1870 Went to S.S. this morning quite a large attendance our Supt. present - lesson Matt II 13th to end. Heard Rev D.G. Sutherland preach in Zion at 2{?} PM Text John XXI - 17th verse. Heard him preach the same sermon in Brampton to night. I saw Miss M.J. Choyne from Orangeville �Monday, 17 A very wet day and warm, thawing very fast. Drove my sister Lavina over to school this morning in the cutter. Spent most of the day at the blacksmith's shop getting horses shod. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and reading. Tuesday, 18 Great change in the weather since yesterday, it being a very cold day, and some of the fields are almost a sheet of ice. Spent the day in sifting Alsike clover seed which is a very tedious job on account of the smallness of the seed. Heard Dr Ormiston lecture in W. M. Church Brampton on "Everybody's school" it was an excellent lecture and well received Jan. Wednesday, 19 1870 Father and Mother went to Mr. J. W. Main's on a visit and was there all day. I was at J.C. Snell's this afternoon about half an hour This has been a nice mild day but the Etobicoke is so high with the late rains that the sideroad is impassible the water being over the road about 2 feet. Thursday, 20 Went over to Mr. Stuart's sawmill (Esquesing) and brought home one thousand feet of 3rd quality lumber worth $3.50. The road is very icy, but good sleighing Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C. Snell's with some young folks Misses R. Carter and Emma Nickols the chief game was Quintettes Got home at 10.40 o'clock. Friday, 21 Was up early this morning and went to Caledon for fence-posts and brought home 40 posts they were very large and paid 6 cents a piece for them being drawed out of the swamps for the road. The road is very icy and renders travelling difficult. Spent the evening at home. Jan. Saturday, 22, 1870 Went to Caledon again today and brought home 85 rails getting them out of Mr. Bell's swamp. it is a very rough road. Got home about half past four Mr. J. and Mrs. J.C. �Snell spent the evening at our place. Aleck came up to day, he drove up with his pony and cutter. Spent the evening pleasantly. Sunday, 23 Slept late this morning and did not get to S. School. Aleck and I drove up to J.C. Snell's and took dinner. Was at Zion this afternoon but the preacher dissappointed the audience by his absence. Heard Rev D.G. Sutherland preach in Brampton tonight. Spent rest of evening at Uncle William Ferguson's, he is now very sick Monday, 24 A very cold day. Went to Caledon for cedar rails brought home 85. Spent the evening very pleasantly at a social meeting of the S. School on Ebenezer some of the teachers gave short speeches and we had cakes and tea. I was presented by Miss Sarah Snell with her photograph which is an excellent one. Jan. Tuesday, 25 1870 There fell 2 or 3 inches of snow to day. Was hauling firewood from the lower bush the creek being just frozen hard enough to bear the team. Father went to Brampton to day to see Uncle William he is a great deal worse Protracted meetings commenced to night in Zion, there were only 10 present. Rev D.G. Sutherland was there. Wednesday, 26 Was at the same work as yesterday this forenoon and finished hauling firewood having enough to last until next winter. Was hauling elm and hemlock rails for the line fence between Erastus Bunting and I spent the evening at the meeting. 21 present. The young minister from Georgetown circuit preached text - II Corinthians V 10th Thursday, 27 A nice clear day. Went to Mr. Stuarts Sawmill (Esquesing) and brought home 672 feet of lumber. Got home at 4 o'clock Spent the evening at the protracted meeting in Zion there were about 30 present. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached text - Psalm XL {illegible} 3rd verse �Jan. Friday, 28 1870 Finished hauling firewood having enough to burn a year. Was hauling elm rails and stakes also, have the lower bush cleared out. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting there were nearly 40 present Rev W. McFadden preached a good sermon Saturday, 29 Arid staid over night at our place. A nice mild day Spent the forenoon in writing a letter to Uncle Adam, sending him a cheque for $45. Went to Brampton this afternoon and done some little shopping visited Uncle William who is no better. Spent the evening reading the newspapers. Sunday, 30 Was at S.School this morning we had a short school our Supt. absent - lesson Matt II last 5 verses. Heard Rev DGS preach at Zion at 2{?} PM. Text Romans I 16th verse Quarterly Tickets renewed. Took tea and spent the evening at J.C.S. - pleasantly in company with Miss S. W. Snell. Got home at 9 PM Jan. Monday, 31. 1870 Went to Mr. Stuarts sawmill and brought home 9.50 feet of lumber. Came home by the Nowal station. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting Rev. Mr. Mitchell preached (from Petrolia) Text Matt XVI - 26th verse Two book pedlars from Muskoka staid here all night. They have a large stock of books. Feb. Tuesday, 1 Which are published at the Wesleyan Book Room. I bought a copy of Wesleys Hyms for $1 and a Temperance tale called "Rachael's Noble's" "experience" @ 30 cents. The weather during the past month has been fine for winter, steady sleighing although quite a quantity of rain fell. Went to Zion at 3 o'clock afternoon for to split wood. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached text Revelations III 20th verse Wednesday, 2 Went to Stewarts sawmill to day for the last time and brought 1500 feet of green pine lumber. There fell 3 or 4 inches of snow which has improved the sleighing Spent the �evening at the protracted meeting, a larger attendance both ministers. Pres W.L. Mcfadden preached text Luke XV - Prodigal Son. One came forward to the altar. Feb. Thursday, 3. 1870 Went to Brampton to day with a load of oats 52 bush @ 26 cents per bush sold to K. Chisholm & Co. I saw a span of ponies belonging to K. Chis- which had all their hair closely clipped off leaving them a mouse color. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting. Rev. D.G.S preached. Two were forward to the alter. Friday, 4 A cold stormy day wind from the N.E. Commenced hauling soft wood to Haggert's Foundry Brampton, took down 3 cords @ $2.00 per cord. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting Rev W.L. Mcfadden preached text Roman's VI 23rd verse. Three were forward to the alter Go to bed at 10.30 these nights. Saturday, 5 Hauled 4 cords of wood to Brampton to day which makes 6 3/4 cords worth $13.50 in trade {smudge makes words unclear} The sleighing is ne{smudge} towards the villag{smudge} Spent the even{smudge} at home and finish{smudge} reading Rachael's {smudge} Noble's Experience Feb. Sunday, 6 1870 Went to S. School this morning there was a large attendance our Supt. present lesson Psalm IV. We had no preaching in Zion this afternoon but Rev. A Fletcher preached at 6 oclock this evening text - Acts XIII 40, 41. Quite a large congregation. J.C. Snell & wife to tea at our place. Monday, 7 Went to Caledon to day for fence posts and brought 43 and two large gate posts worth 5 cents and 20 cents a piece, had a good deal of trouble in getting them out as the swamp is rough, Got home about six oclock. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion to night text Matt XV 23rd verse One more forward to the altar. �Tuesday, 8 Miss Lizzie Burnett has spent 2 days with us in serving, she is a clever and pleasant girl Rev D.G.S. preached again to night text. "I am almost persuaded to be a Christian." There was a very fair attendance. Was breaking a colt by hauling firewood which job is now done for this season Feb. Wednesday, 9 1870 Brought a load of lime from Mr. Townsend's lime kiln on the 5th line west - No 30 - 26 bush worth 12 1/2 cents per bush. Rev W.L. McF. preached to night text - "Create in one a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me" Psalm II - There were two more forward to night to the altar Kezia Sr. and W. Aindle making 7 in all. Thursday, 10 Spent the afternoon in Brampt getting the newspapers, "Banner Guardian" and "Messenger" also bought a box of paper collars Rev D.G. Sutherland preached to night text John IV 13th & 14 a very good sermon three more came forward to the altar and we had a good meeting. A collectn for wood did oil amount- $2.33. Friday, 11 Was engaged in cleaning up a load of barley, and fanning peas of which we have threshed already nearly 120 bush. Rev W.L. McFadden preached to night text Turn ye for why will you die Oh house of Israel - Ezekiel - Rev A. Fletcher assisted him there were two more forward. A very good attendance and good order. Feb. Saturday, 12. 1870 Spent the day in sawing firewood with the bucksaw and choring around at other jobs. Father went to Brampton to the Official Quarterly meeting. Quite a cold stormy day wind in the West Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday, and reading the life and doings of Richard Weaver the Great English Revivalist. Sunday, 13 Went to Quarterly meeting at Brampton this morning Rev W. McCullough from Oakville preached text - Ephesians III 14 to 21st verses Rev A Fletcher preached in Zion this �evening text John III 16th There was quite a large attendance but rather a dull meeting, there was no fresh seekers forward Not a very a large attendance at Q. Meeting. Monday, 14 We had 2 or 3 inches of snow to day but is mild this evening like a thaw. Spent the day sawing firewood with bucksaw. And doctoring horses one being very sick with distemper Rev W. L. McFadden preached text Peter IV 18th a very good sermon an average attendance but no fresh ones forwards - Feb. Tuesday, 15. 1870 A very fine day and thawing fast Uncle George Burke and wife came to our place this evening from Pickering. Went up to the Church at 4 o'clock for to split wood. Rev W. McFadden preached text Prov III 35th A very good practical sermon. Another penitent forward, Sarah Snell, making 10 throughout the meeting. Wednesday, 16 Another fine day and last such beautiful moon light. Uncle William visited J.C. Snell's today perhaps for the last time as he is growing worse all the time. Spent the day at splitting stove wood. Rev D.G.S. preached to night text II Kings V. 12th No fresh penitents forward but we had a good meeting. Received a Valentine from Aunt Jennie in Carthage. Thursday, 17 A wet stormy day. We had a visit from Old Mr. and Mrs. Burke from Scarborough also Mr. John Snell and Mrs. J.C. Snell spent the afternoon with us. Had a very good meeting to night in Zion lovefeast and sacrament and all were blessed in their souls while listening to Christian experiences. Feb. Friday, 18 1870 Our visitors from Pickering and Scarbourough started for home to day it being very cold again. Spent the evening pleasantly at the Anniversary of Brampton Baptist School not a very large attendance but they realized $20. Mr. A. Dick presided and several interesting speakers addressed the meeting. �Saturday, 19 The straw stack in our farmyard Slipped over during the night and completely buried a pig (Berkshire) we had great difficulty on getting her out alive and is now only a little lame. Was engaged in building the stack again. Sold 10 bush of red clover seed @ $6.25 per bush to K. Chisholm Brampton. Spent evening at home Sunday, 20 One of the coldest days this winter Went to S.S. this morning small attendance Supt absent lesson Psalm I - John Taylor preached at Zion this afternoon text Genesis VI 3rd 20 members in the class to day how glad I felt to see some of the backsliders returned to meet in class. I spent the evening practising on the Melodeon Feb. Monday, 21. 1870 It is if possible colder than it was yesterday and there are getting some huge snow drifts in the lanes and on the roads. Drove my sister over to day school this morning and went to Brampton and visited Uncle William who is growing gradually worse and suffering a good deal. Spent the evening at home in music and reading. Tuesday, 22. Cold and blustering. Drove Lavina over to school in the cutter. Misses Elizabeth and Esther Burnett spent the after noon at our place. I drove them up to Campbell's this evening and spent it at J.C.S. pleasantly in chat, and a game of Quintettes, "Familiar Quotations" Got home at 10 oclock. Wedensday, 23. Was engaged in fanning up peas and feeding the stock. Wrote a letter to Uncle John Ferguson in St. Joe yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife took tea with us this evening. Spent the evening at the prayer meeting in Zion there were only ten present so that our meeting was short. Sister Jennie recived a letter from Aunt Jennie. Feb. Thursday, 24, 1870. Father and J.C. Snell went to Toronto this morning on the cars. Came home this evening. Father bought a box of raisins (28 lbs) for $2.00 and 7 lbs of tea @ 48 cents �and registered our heifer calf Carrie in the Herd Book, she is the first Pure Bred Durham we have bred. Sister Jennie spent the day at our place also her daughter Mary Ellen. Friday, 25. Father sold 3 bush of Alsike Clover seed to R. Chisholm @ $9 per bush. The weather is a good deal milder to day being clear and bright with warm sunshine. Went to Brampton to night and heard Prof. Wild give his great lecture "What will the world come to" he is a good speaker and reasons well. Not a very large attendance. Saturday, 26. Went to the Gore Mills this forenoon with 10 bags of peas and oats for chopping. Spent the afternoon in Brampton at Uncle William's he is growing worse every day and the lump is now a fearful size. Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday and reading the newspapers. Feb. Sunday, 27. 1870 A very stormy day, snowing from the East all the time. Went to S.S. this morning about 24 present and our Supt. lesson, Luke II 40th to 52nd he stated that our school had given $20 during the year for the S.S. Missionary Cause. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion this afternoon text Revelations II and latter clause of 10th verse, it was a good sermon. 16 present. Monday, 28. Good sleighing all through this month and during the last two weeks very cold weather and blustering. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and brought a "Church Harmonist" from there for to practice the tunes on the melodeon. John Learment spent the evening at our place in social chat. March. Tuesday, 1. Spent the forenoon in going over to the Gore Mills for the 20 bush of chopped grain. Spent the afternoon in docking the sheep and doctoring a sick ram. The weather was mild with frequent westerly snow showers. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C. Snell's in reading "Ladies Repository and in conversation. Got home at 10:30 P.M. �March. Wednesday, 2. 1870. A pretty cold day. Father and mother went to Brampton to see Uncle William who is gradually getting worse. Bought a rat trap as the rats and mice are very plenty around the barn. Went up to Zion about 5 oclock for to practice on the melodeon before the commencement of the prayer meeting. There were 13 present. Thursday, 3. A fine clear day. Went to Henry Carter's swamp and got a cedar pole 23 feet long for to make a ladder. Joshua Modeland with his wife and mother spent the afternoon at our place. Also Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Modeland from Elora the latter intend staying all night and drive home tomorrow a distance of 45 miles. Friday, 4. Father and I drove over to Mr. Cook's sawmill in the Esquesing and purchased 9360 shingles at $2.083 per thousand. Mrs. Iran Van spent part of the day at our place she intends going to her husband in Kansas. To day is the fifth anniversary of my conversion. Miss Elizabeth Burnett was sewing to day at our place and will for a few days. March. Saturday, 5. 1870. Another fine warm day and thawing quite fast. Finished threshing our peas by fanning up another 30 bush making nearly over 200 bush off about 7 acres. George Modeland called here this afternoon and took his mother home I drove Lizzie Burnett over home this evening, she is clever young woman Sunday, 6. Went to S School this morning our Sup present and a large attendance Lesson Psalms II - 12th verse. Mr T. Holtby preached at Zion this afternoon text Proverbs XXII 3rd verse. Kezia Snell came down and took tea at our place, we drove up to meeting at Edmonton {Lodge} and heard Mr Torrance preach. Drove Kezia home and spent the rest of the evning at J.C.S.'s. �Monday, 7. Was engaged to day in making a ladder. Father went to Brampton to see Uncle William he is getting worse all the time. I drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought mother home where she had been spending the day. Spent the rest of evening at home playing the melodeon. J. Learment came in for a social chit-chat. March. Tuesday, 8. 1870 J.C. Snell drove father and I over in the sleigh to Mr Ackrow's Auction sale of partly Pure Bred and highly graded stock they were in good condition and brought high prices. Durham Cows @ 130 to $140, Grade Cows $75 to 90 sheep from $30 to 40 per pair He lives 4 or 5 miles below Malton in town'p of Etobicoke. Got home at 7 o'cl being gone nearly 12 hours Wednesday, 9. Drove down to Brampton this morning and brought up Mr George Armstrong and Mrs Trueman who spent the day at our place. Spent the evening at Mr Tufleey's social given for the relief of Mrs Barnard, they realized $35 There was a great crowd of people from all parts of the township Got home shortly after 11 oclock. Thursday, 10. Was engaged to day in making a shaving horse. J.C. Snell and wife spent most of the day with us. Mr and Mrs Smith spent the afternoon here also. Spent the evening at the prayer meeting in Zion there were only 10 present but we had a very good meeting We had 3 inches more snow March. Friday, 11. 1870 Went to Norval Mills with 35 bush of peas and oats for chopping, had to wait until 5 o'clock for it but it was well ground Spent the evening at Zion practising with Mr Snell's young folks the tunes for singing in the Church. Saturday, 12 A very cold day for the season. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a "Canadian Church Harmonist" for $1.00 at Maguire and Bannisters Drug and Book �store. and a bottle of hair Oil for 25 cents also a bottle of Mucillage. Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday, shaving etc etc Sunday, 13 A very stormy Sunday, I think over a foot of snow fell. Went to S.S. supt absent - lesson - Matt III. Miss Nellie Snell was present from Cheltenham. Rev W. McFadden preach at Zion text - Timothy II 15th. Heard of the death of Mr James McGuire S.S. Missionary on Friday last. Spent the evening at home playing the Melodeon March. Monday, 14. 1870. A fine day after the storm Finished making a ladder 22 feet long. Spent the evening at Uncle William's and my father with some friends, he is very weak and suffers a great deal in body and mind. Tuesday, 15. Drove down to Mr Chisholm's Mills with a grist of nearly 24 bush. Was at the Spring Assizes for the county about 2 hours listening to lawyers and the judge, it is quite interesting to hear them. I rode up with J.C.S. to his place and staid all night. Wednesday 16. A very stormy day, commenced snowing about 9 oclock last night and continued all day. Spent most of the day at J.C. Snell's reading and playing the melodeon Went up to Mr John Snell's in the evening and staid all night spent the evening pleasantly with the young folks playing Quintettes and in singing March. Thursday, 17. 1870. The storm has abated this morning leaving about 2 feet more snow which is badly drifted. J.C. Snell drove me home in the sleigh and had great difficulty in travelling having to shovel part of the road I enjoyed my visit to Mr Snell's very well being well entertained by all. Was at Brampton this afternoon and received the C. Messenger {The Canadian Messenger, a periodical publication} for 15th March �Friday, 18. A fine clear day. Drove father and mother down to Uncle William's this morning in the sleigh he is a great deal worse Went to the Post Office and got the Globe and the Banner Had a drive this afternoon around a 1000 acres. John Hindle started for Missouri on Wednesday Morning last. Saturday, 19. Went to Chisholm's Mills this morning and brought home the grist. It is a fine warm day. J.C. Snell and wife took tea at our place to night on their way to Edmonton. Spent the evening at home and took a full bath the first for two months for fear of taking cold March. Sunday, 20. 1870. Drove father down to Brampton early this morning. came back and went to S.S. our supt pres - lesson, Psalm III. I played the melodeon in S.S. for the first time, also played it at Zion this afternoon, but had no preacher spent the evening at Uncle William's and father intends sitting up with him all night. Monday, 21. It's thawing a good deal and the snow is quite soft. Had a visit from Mrs Joseph Bauer and her son Jonathan. Was down to Uncle William's this afternoon Mr and Mrs Robert Gardener were there and she is going to stay all week. Spent the evening at home playing on the melodeon out of the "Gem". Tuesday, 22. Went to Brampton this morning with my father, he has to be at Uncle William's nearly all the time. Received all the back numbers of "Country Gentleman" from Jan 1st and will take the remainder of the volumes. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in pleasant conversation. Got home at 10-20 oclock. It is quite cold and freezing hard to night. March. Wednesday, 23. 1870. A fine clear day but a cold North wind. Spent the evening at Uncle Williams and sat up with him all night, Mr Perry sat up also, he takes a great deal of care and attention and eats a great quantity of ice. It is a tiresome job to keep awake all night �Thursday, 24. Came home at noon to day. Mrs John Snell and June spent all afternoon at our place they were at the funeral of Mrs Christopher Cheyne who died on Tuesday last. Drove father down to Brampton this evening he is going to stay all night. Rev W.L. McFadden preached the finest sermon in Cheyne's Church T. Township Friday, 25. Spent the day in feeding stock and sawing stove wood. John Simpson Sen died last night he has been sick most of the winter was quite an old man age 75 Spent the evening practising Sacred tunes at J.C. Snell's with Kezia and Emma Snel and Lavina, it will take a good deal of practice to sing well. March. Saturday, 26. 1870. Was engaged this forenoon in feeding and taking care of stock. We have 18 young lambs they are growing fast and are strong and healthy. Went to Brampton this afternoon Mr and Mrs Robert Gardener were at Uncle Williams. Received a copy of "Country Gentleman" from Albany New York Sunday, 27. A very stormy day, it snowed quite fast all day from the east with a strong wind piling it into great heaps. Spent the day entirely at home. Mrs J.C. Snell was here all day being storm-staid she came here last night. J.C.S. went down to Uncle Williams to sit up with him all night. Monday, 28. The storm has ceased leaving nearly all the lanes and roads impassable with snow drifts Spent the forenoon in shovelling out our lane and off the roofs of buildings as the snow is very wet and soft. It is quite mild to day and thawing fast Drove to Brampton this afternoon with the sleigh. March. Tuesday, 29. 1870. A fine warm day and thawing very fast had no frost last night at all. Was engaged in making a gate for the head of the lane next the road. J.C.S. came here this afternoon in �the cutter for his family who have been storm staid since saturday. J. Learment was over and spent the evening. Little Mary E. Snell was 1 year old to day Wednesday, 30. Spent the afternoon and evening pleasantly at Mr Jordan's School Examination at No 16 he appears to be a thorough teacher and well liked by the scholar The evening meeting was enlivened with short addresses and songs with violin, flute and melodeon Went down to Uncle Williams and sat up the rest of the night. Thursday, 31. The good sleighing has continued all through this month. There has fallen fully 4 feet of snow coming in 3 big storms and drifting up the roads badly making travelling disagreeable. The weather has been tolerably mild on an average. Father and Mother spent the day at J.C.S's and at Brampton all night. I was working at a gate. April. Friday, 1. 1870. A fine day and thawing fast there is yet 2 or 3 feet of snow Spent the day making gates and other carpenter work. Willy the hired boy is sawing stovewood Father and mother came home this evening from Brampton. Spent the evening practising at J.C.S. with his sisters, Miss Maggie Gordon was there from Churchville Saturday, 2. I think the warmest day we have had this year. Was at the same work as yesterday. J.C. Snell and family called this afternoon they are going to spend the night at Uncle William's. Was at Brampton getting my watch chain repaired Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. Sunday, 3. Father and mother went to Brampton this morning and staid all day. Drove the sleigh up to S.S. our Supt was present and gave us a good talk on the lesson Psalm IV. Went to Zion this afternoon but we had no preacher Rev A. Fletcher being planned. Spent evening at home. �April. Monday, 4. 1870 A fine warm day, quite a hard frost last night. We have 25 young lambs, they are doing well and strong and healthy. Father is at Brampton all day. Two men here this evening from above Guelph forto buy our bull "Clifton". Was at the same work as Saturday. Tuesday, 5. Sold a grade cow this morning at $50 to a man from Guelph I went down to Uncle William this morning and staid with him all day. The snow is fast disappearing and the roads are quite muddy. Mr William Newhouse is sitting up with to night, it is a tirsom and sleepy job. Wednesday, 6. Got very little sleep last night Was engaged in assorting the turnips which are growing fast on account of warm weather. Drove over to Matt Cation's for a swarm of bees but they were all dead having died through the winter. Spent the evening at home practising. April. Thursday, 7. 1870. Discovered that several of our young apple trees are girdled with the mice. Was grafting them to day by inserting the ends of the graft one below and the other above the wound. I think the warmest day of the season. Spent the evening at J. Learments in social chat about things in general Friday, 8. Spent the most of the day in feeding stock. Went to Brampton this afternoon and staid down all night. E. Bunting sat up with me, he is a good hand to keep awake and in nursing. Uncle William was very bad to day being delirious nearly all the time. He rested well all night. Saturday, 9. Came home this morning at 10 A.M. Before coming visited J.E. Wood's Barber shop. Was at J.C. Snell's this afternoon rode on 'Pollies' the first time with the saddle. The roads are in a bad state, the mud being quite deep. Spent evening at home. �April. Sunday, 10. 1870. J.C. Snell called here early this morning from Brampton for breakfast. Went to S.S. at 9 1/2 {AM} Supt. pres. lesson John I 35 to 37th. the roads are very muddy Went to Uncle William's this afternoon and staid all night with him. Mr J. Pickard sat up with me. He was very restless all night and is sinking fast Monday, 11. Came home early this morning being relieved of my charge by my father. Went to Mr David Cations and bought 2 pigs 3 months old @ $4 a piece Drove mother down to Brampton this afternoon. Uncle William Ferguson died to night about 8.30 o'clock aged 36 years He died very easy and was quite conscious Tuesday, 12. Though unable to speak or to open his eyes. Spent the forenoon in Brampton making preparations for the funeral. Bo't {short for bought} a jack nife for 65 cents. Rode up to J.C.S this afternoon to inform them of the death. Mrs J.C.S staid all night with us Spent the evening at home April. Wednesday, 13. 1870. A nice warm day. Went to Uncle William's funeral there was quite a large attendance most of the stores and shop's were closed, Rev McFadden preached text I Thessalonians IV 13 and 14th; it was a good sermon, plain and practical He was buried in the new cemetry beside little Herman. Spent the evening writing a letter to Uncle John Thursday, 14. A very warm close day and thawing very fast the roads are still very muddy though they are some drier, the gravel road below No 10 is as hard and dry as summer Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed two letters one to Amaranth and the other to Missouri. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. �Friday, 15. Weather similar to yesterday. Was engaged in making gates and seeing to the stock generally. Was trimming appletrees and waxing them where they were girdled by the mice. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in reading and social chat. Was at blacksmiths to day and got "Jessie" shod on fore feet to help her lameness April. Saturday, 16. 1870. Yesterday was kept as a holiday by the shopkeepers of Brampton Spent the day at Jabezs Heath's in helping to remove a couple of frame buildings one a hog pen and a back kitchen. Spent the evening at home preparing for tomorrow and in reading the Country Gentleman and the Globe Sunday, 17. Walked up to S. School this morning, the attendance was small Supt. was absent lesson Psalm V. I lead the singing by playing the melodeon. It has threatened rain for 2 or 3 days and is raining slowly from the East all day with a strong wind. Spent the rest of the day at home because of the weather. Was reading "Four years in the Old World" Monday, 18. It is raining still though heavier than yesterday. Went to Brampton this afternoon on foot and mailed 4 copies of "Peel Banner" to Carthage, Claremont, Coleridge and Oakville Got measured for a suit of grey tweed to cost $15. Dawson Modeland has been sick with measles a had a chat to Georgie Armstrong, first time this winter. April. Tuesday, 19. 1870. The rain has continued all day with a sort of mizzle and fog, it is a warm rain and the grass is beginning to look green once more. The fall wheat looks unusually well this spring. Was engaged in fixing up the railroad for horsfork in the old barn. Was also at blacksmiths getting the plow ready for spring work Spent the evening playing the melodeon. �Wednesday, 20. It rained quite fast until noon when it partially cleared up having rained almost without cessation since Sunday morning Was engaged in picking over the potatoes quite a few have rotted since storing them but we have plenty for summer use. Went to Brampton on horseback, the roads are very muddy. J.C.S. took tea here on his way home from London Thursday, 21. It is very dull and cloudy but quite warm and pleasant but for the superabundance of mud! mud! Was putting up the railroad for the horse fork in the old barn there is considerable work about it and will need to work well or will not pay for the trouble and expense. Spent the evening at home performing on the Melodeon April. Friday, 22. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday and nearly finished the job. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and staid all night. The young folks were down from the old place and we spent the evening in practising tunes for to sing in the Church Sat up late reading newspaper now full of Red River News. Saturday, 23. A very warm day. Spent the forenoon in sowing clover seed a mixture of red and alsike on the flats of the Etobicoke and in the bush, was also building fence, blown over by the wind Was grafting some of the young apple trees with scions from a Siberian Crab tree. Spent the evening in reading. Sunday, 24. Went to S. School this morning Supt absent - lesson - John II 11th verse there was a good attendance, Mr A Woodhill was Vice Supt. Rev Mr. Sutherland preach at Zion at 2 1/2 PM text John III 3rd verse. It was a warm day but there was a heavy shower this afternoon and is still raining after dark. The roads are fearful. �April. Monday, 25. 1870. Another fine warm day. Was engaged in hewing cedar sleepers for the old barn. Got my foot badly bruised by a horse stepping on the instep and was laid up for half a day and could scarsely walk. Spent the evening at home in reading the Country Gentleman which is one of the best agricultural papers published in America. Tuesday, 26. Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday. Went to Mr Simpson's Sale of farm stock and household furniture this afternoon most of the articles brought high prices especially the cows and pigs A few of the neighbours started plowing yesterday but the ground is very wet. Mrs J.C.S. walked down this afternoon. Spent evening in writing to Uncle Adam. Wednesday, 27. A very warm day. Spent all day in Brampton at the C.P.A.S. Spring Fair, there was an unusually large attendance and the show of horse very fine and a great many of them. The show of bulls was very fair, we took the second prize in the 2 yr old class {?a}ith (Clifton) $4 the other bull was a son of "Louder Duke" and hard to beat. April. Thursday, 28. 1870. Commenced plowing sod to day for the first this season, the ground is quite wet, but will be in good order in 2-3 days plowed nearly 1/4 acre. Spent the evening in reading the Globe and Banner and in practising on the melodeon the tunes of the C.C. Harmonist for Chapell singing on a Sunday Friday, 29. Was at the same work as yesterday. Father was sowing clover seed, timothy, and Alsike on the fall wheat, the propect for wheat is not promising, it being very thin on the ground Spent the evening at J.C. Snells drove up in the buggie, the roads are rough, was practising drove the girls home �Saturday, 30. Was at the same work again, we had two teams plowing which makes the work go on faster, have nearly 5 acres plowed. The weather during the month has been fine and warm and very little frost for the season, we have had a good deal of rain, the ground being quite soft and wet yet and no seeding done. May. Sunday, 1. 1870. Went to S.School at 9.30 A.M. our Supt. abs. Rev Mr Brooks was there from Etobicoke Tp. - lesson - Psalm VI. Took dinner at J.C.S. and was at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. and lead the singing by the melodeon Mr T. Holtby preached text Matt XXV and last verse. Spent the evening in reading "Katie's Johnstone's Cross" a prize Canadian Tale for S.S. Monday, 2. Was plowing sod with two teams on the other place we have about 7 acres plowed Willy was making flower beds in front of the house and digging in the garden. Mother walked up to J.C. Snell's across the fields and spent the day. Spent the evening at home at the same as last night. Tuesday, 3. A very warm day almost as hot as any day in summer. Was plowing fall wheat stubble ground and sowing oats it being the first seeding we have done this season, sowed about six acres. Spent the evening the same way as the last one May, Wednesday, 4. 1870. Finished putting in 6 acres of oats and commenced plowing up the turnip grond for barley. Our new neighbors arrived to day, Mr and Mrs Jonas from Bowmanville, they have bought the Simpson farm they staid all night at our place. they are very friendly free and social. Thursday, 5. Was sowing barley on fall plowing the ground is got almost too hard and does not work well. Was plowing across the creek in the old turnip ground and nearly finished. Planted a few early potatoes in the garden. �Friday, 6. Was at the same work as yesterday and have that field about half done. Went to blacksmiths at noon to get plow shares sharpened. Lent the cultivator to Mr H. Jonas, he has done no seeding yet. Set in a wet night and rained a good deal May. Saturday, 7. Sunday's Programme {handwritten in place of date} 1870. Went to Quarterly Meeting at Brampton this morning. Rev Mr McFadden preached text I Peter I latter clause of 12th verse Took dinner at Mrs Trueman's The young folks all drove down to Chisholm's Mills and visited Mr Maine's and spent the time pleasantly until about 8 oclock. Got home about 9 oclock Sunday, 8. Saturday's Programming {handwritten in place of date} Finished a ten acre field of barley and seeded it with clover and timothy about 14 pound to the acre. Father spent the afternoon in Brampton at the Official Quarterly Meeting and at George Armstrong's Sale of house furniture, they are going to remove to New York. Spent the evening reading the newspaper. Monday, 9. The weather continues quite warm with occasional showers the trees in the woods are fast getting green as well as the fruit trees, the rhubarb is fit for use. We are still feeding all our stock but the sheep Was plowing all day. Spent the evening reading the Guardian May. Tuesday, 10. 1870. There was considerable rain to day and a thunder shower this evening. Was plowing sod on the other place with two teams. George Armstrong jun. spent the afternoon at our place as a farewell visit before he leaves the country. Spent the evening at home It is now splendid moonlight. Wednesday, 11. Was sowing spring wheat and barley across the creek. The land is very soft and seems full of water. Another thunder shower with some hail. Spent the evening in Brampton at �Mrs Trueman's with the Armstrong's they start early to morrow morn for New York City, where they are going to live. Got home about 12 ocloc Thursday, 12. Finished the field we were at yesterday and seeded it down with Alsike clover, 4 lbs to the acre. Was sowing peas this afternoon on the other place on sod. Father spent part of the evening at Harry Jonas's This is J.F. Dyer's birthday aged 27 yers. Spent the evening playing the melodeon May. Friday, 13. 1870. Was sowing peas and harrowing with both teams, the ground is rather hard from being plowed when wet. Sister Lavina has been sick all week with the measles which disease is in nearly every family. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, they are very little more than half through seeding Little is also sick with measles. Saturday, 14. Finished seeding this evening except the rolling, the oats and barley are up nicely two inches Father went to Brampton and bought 12 lbs of fresh beef and got the newspapers and some oranges and lemons for the sick folks. Put out the young cafes on the grass. Was repairing the line fences across the creek next to Erastus Sunday, 15. The weather is very warm and dry. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place yesterday being the second anniversary of their wedding. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm VII the library was distributed on a new pllan avoiding confusion during school hours. A disappointment at Zion this afternoon May. Monday, 16. 1870. Was engaged in rolling the spring grain with two rollers and two teams. Washed the sheep (31) in the Etobicoke this afternoon the water was quite warm. Turned out the cows on the grass to day for the first, there is very good pasture and nearly two weeks earlier in the season than usual. �Tuesday, 17. Finished rolling so that we are now quite through seeding Was plowing a small field behind the shed, for Hungarian grass. Father went to the funeral of Old Mrs John Watson aged 85 years, Rev W. Millard preached. Sister Emma is very sick with the measles. Wednesday, 18. Was engaged in hauling the stones off the meadow, the grass does not look very well in patches. Was plowing ground for potato planting. Mr and Mrs Harry Joness spent the evening and staid all night at our place, they have given up the Simpson farm after living on it two weeks May. Thursday, 19. 1870. {Written at top of page above title} Received a letter from Mrs. A Ferguson May. Thursday 19. 1870 Was at the same work as yesterday afternoon but gave up work this afternooon on account of blistered feet. Harry Joness moved all his furniture down to our place and stowed it away in the driving house until he gets a house for to live in. They are rather a nice young couple and are free and easy in their manner Friday, 20. Was engaged all day in hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the open drills hauled 13 loads. Mrs H Joness staid all last night with us she went to Brampton this afternoon, her husband and father in law are away trying to buy a farm. Spent the evening at home practising on the melodeon Saturday, 21. Finished planting the potatoes put in fully 3/4 of an acre, planted a few drills of corn (sweet) which came from Missouri. Am nearly laid up with blistered feet. Went to Brampton this evening and bought a pair of shoes for every day wear @ $2.25. The Weekly Globe is enlarged and improved in appearance. �May. Sunday, 22. 1870. Dawson Modeland came up early this morning and staid all day at our place. Spent the day entirely at home. Father and mother went to Zion this afternoon and Rev Mr. Johnston P.M. Minister preach They drove over to J.C. Snell's he being quite sick with a bad cold. The weather is quite chilly tonight Monday, 23. Commenced shearing the sheep this morning. Harry Jonas was helping us, we sheared 19 and then gave up, the wool being rather damp. Was engaged this afternoon in fanning up a load of barley for market Mr H. Jonas has bought John Woodhall's farm @ $5000 Tuesday, 24. Went to Brampton this morning and started at 9 a.m. for Toronto, staid there two hours then started for Oakville via the G.W.R. and arrived at 1.30 P.M. Spent the afternoon pleasantly looking at the boat races. Had a 2 1/2 mile trip in a row boat on the lake of Ontario. May. Wednesday, 25. 1870. Oakville is rather a nice village the streets are lined with maple trees, grapes and strawberries are largely cultivated. Staid last night at Uncle Taylor's he is doing a good business (saddler and the family are in good health Left here at 4 P.M. and spent two hours in Toronto. Took tea at Mrs Beebe's, No 10 King St. West. Got to Brampton at 8 P.M. Thursday, 26 Great excitement about the Feninan's they have crossed over below Montreal but were driven back with slaughter Hauled two loads of barley to Brampton containing 135 bush at 50 cents per bush. The weather this week is quite cool but no frost, so far, being very favourable for fruit of all kinds �Friday, 27. Sold another load of barley 66 bushels at the same price Was engaged in finishing the Simpson line fence Aunt Mary Peacock came out from Toronto yesterday and we drove up and spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in social chat and arrived home at 11 oclock P.M. May. Saturday, 28. 1870. Was plowing turnip ground all day it was plowed last fall but it has baked and is very hard in the hollows, there is about 3 1/2 acres in the peice Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday and reading the Con Gentleman Sunday, 29. Went to S School this morn our Supt pres - lesson - Psalm VIII - it was an interesting lesson J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 3 P.M. - text - Hebrews XII 14th verse. J.C. Snell and family came down and spent the evening at our place. M. Jane Peacock spent the afternoon here It has been a warm day. Monday, 30. Finished plowing the turnip land the first time. Sowed half an acre of Hungarian grass seed and rolled the potatoes, they are not up yet Sold a Berkshire sow 3 mo's old for $12 to J.C. Snell Spent the evening reading a day school library. May. Tuesday, 31. 1870. Was hauling manure on the turnip ground, hauled 25 loads. Samuel Bunting sen. was digging post holes for us in the front lane, he dug 10 the ground is very hard. The weather is warm and dry, no rain for more than a week Spent the evening the same manner as last. June. Wednesday, 1. The weather during the first half of May was showery and warm during the latter end of the month it was very warm and no rain. Was engaged today in digging post holes dug 14 but it was hard work. Miss E. Burnett commenced work at our place A.F. Campbell will be merried to morrow to Miss E. Baldrek of Toronto Township �Thursday, 2. Was nailing on the boards to the posts and some digging It has been a very warm day but is quite cool in the evening Sister Emma was at Brampton and bought off Mr Dale some very nice house flowers. Mr and Mrs H. Joness gave us a short call this afternoon. A.F.C married to day by Rev R. Arnold June. Friday, 3. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday also hung a new gate at the road and made a curved board fence on either side, the gate posts are round cedar and planed and look very well. There is a great quantity of wheat going to Brampton and is worth $100 per bush. Spent the Saturday, 4. evening at J.C. Snell's practicing with Kezia and Sarah, had a nice time. Was engaged in hauling away the old rails out of the lane and finishing it up, it is a great improvement Received a copy of "Carthage Patriot" from Uncle Thomas Bought some articles of furnture at Baird's store Brampton (See Cash Acc) Sunday, 5. Drove the buggy to S.School Supt pres. lesson John III 28 to 30th. We had some light showers to day, a thunder storm last night. Was at Zion at 2 P.M. had no minister. J.C. Snell and wife went to Toronto yesterday to hear Mr Punshon preach to day June. Monday, 6. 1870. Commenced doing the statute labour of working on the roads, was filling gravel waggons for mending the gravel road below No 10 Mr. Mrs J.C. Snell came from Toronto to day, I drove her up home this evening It is a warm moonlight night. Father took a load of peas & oats to Norval for chopping Tuesday, 7. Was hauling the old log hog pen out in the turnip field and burning it, was also burning 2 loads of oat straw in the same field. Commenced taking the floor out of the old barn. Bought and set out 50 cabbage plants. Had a light shower this afternoon. �Wednesday, 8. Was working at the old barn cleared out the sleepers, which were quite rotten and hauled 5 loads of manure out of the inside. Miss E. Burnett took sick with the measles. Mother and Viney with the help of Mrs J. Snell scrubed and cleaned out the Church at lot 15. June. Thursday, 9. 1870. Commenced cross plowing turnip ground it being 2nd time this spring and once last fall. It has been quite showery from South and is raining some to night Spent the afternoon repairing the church Melodeon it will soon be worn out. Spent evening reading, life of Joshua Poole. Friday, 10. It rained steady all forenoon from the East. Was digging a trench for the stone foundation under barn. Was in Brampton this afternoon selling butter and buying groceries. Aunt Lizzie got a letter from the Missouri friends. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr John Snell's with Miss S.W. Snell Staid all night at J.C.S Saturday, 11. Was hauling stone and sand from the banks of the Etobicoke. Father went over to J.P. Hutton's for a screw jack to raise our barn There has been a slight drizzle all day and a very heavy thunder storm about 4 oclock this afternoon Received a letter from John Tribble in Amaranth. Spent the evening reading the newspapers. June. Sunday, 12. 1870. Went to S.S. this morning on foot the roads quite muddy Supt absent. Presided at the Melodeon - lesson - Psalm XI - 5 & 6th. Mr T. Walker preached at Zion this afternoon - text - Acts X 43rd verse, a small audience. Father and mother spent the day at J.C. Snell's Was reading Conference Proceedings in the C. Guardian {A Wesleyan Methodist conference} �Monday, 13. Was raising the barn with a screwjack, it having settled through the rotten sills, also dug a trench for the foundation of the outside walls. A Mr Collins a painter from Caledon commenced painting our house on the outside woodwork. A good deal of rain through last night, but fine today. Planted 25 Cauliflowers Tuesday, 14. Commenced building the stone foundation with the help of Mr G. Adams. There was some light showers this afternoon. The roads are very bad for the season. The potatoes in the garden are over a foot high June. Wednesday, 15. 1870. Mr Archibald Bunting started work this afternoon by getting up scaffold's behind the barn for to shingle it Had a call from Mr W. Elliot of lot 5 first line east. J. Learment spent the evening at our place Thursday, 16. Commenced shingling the barn it was pretty warm on the roof, it is rather nice work but one has to be careful as the shingles are quite slippery. Father went to Brampton this evening for more paint, got the Guardian it has a list of the Stations of the ministers of W.M. Church {Wesleyan Methodist} Friday, 17. Finished shingling half the barn roof, it took 10 squares of shingles. Finished the stone work and put on the sills. Paid George Adams and son $6.20 for 3/2 days work. Walked up to J.C. Snell's this evening and on to John Snell's and chatted with the young folks. Staid all night at J.C.S. June. Saturday, 18. 1870. Finished the statute labour of road work, had 7/2 days Was putting in the sleepers under the old barn and paid Mr H Bunting $3.50 for his work. It was a very warm day. Finished cross plowing the turnip land the second time. Spent the evening at home reading news papers �Sunday, 19. Drove up to S.School this morning our Supt. absent lesson - John IV 37 to 42. Rev D.G. Sutherland M.A. preached his farewell sermon in Zion this afternoon text - John XVII 18th verse, he is going to preach in Kingston City. It was a very warm day Spent the evening reading a library Monday, 20. Commenced drilling the ground for turnips drilled over 2 acres. It was been a fine clear day with a strong north wind very cool tonight. Father painted the road gate white Spent the evening at home reading and listening to W Collins adventures in S America June. Tuesday, 21. 1870. Finished drilling and sowing turnips haveing over 3 acres Was rolling the drills this afternoon with J. Learments roller. The painter got through with outside painting it looks very well. Sold to J. Campbell 8 bush of lime Wednesday, 22. Was engaged to day in building a cedar fence across the meadow making a 4 acre field for pasture the clover is pretty long and in full bloom. Have a pint of ripe cherries on a small tree in the young orchard Thursday, 23. A very warm day Was cutting thistles and helping to paint the inside work of the kitchen are now nearly through it is a dirty unhealthy work. Sold 230 lbs of wool at 29 cts our flock averaged 8 lbs wool per sheep June. Friday, 24. 1870. Mrs J.C. Snell and Lizzie Campbell came down this morning and spent the day Lizzie has been at J.C.S. a week Commenced cutting hay this morning, it is not a very heavy crop. Drove up to J.C.S. this evening to practice music with Misses Sarah and Kevia Snell Gave them a drive home afterwards �Saturday, 25. Cut some more clover have six or seven acres mowed, hauled in 2 small loads this evening it's good hay having lost scarcely any of its green color. It has been a very warm day. The strawberries are coming in fast have gathered half a gallon. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, 26. Went to SS this morning our Supt pres. lesson Psalm XII Mr Millard gave some account of his recent trip to the Western States he was at the Illinois S.S Convention it was a great sucess Heard Mr Henderson preach at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. text Hebrews XIII 12th verse Took dinner and tea at J.C. Snells. June. Monday, 27. 1870. Was cutting more clover this forenoon. Was hauling in hay this afternoon with two teams, one being J. Learments Hauled 4 loads when a thunder shower stopped us, unloaded with the new car for the horse fork it works tolerably well. It was a very warm day Tuesday, 28. Finished mowing a 11 acre field of clover. Was hauling in hay with two teams hauled 6 loads and a heavy thunder storm again stopped the work. The weather is warmer than yesterday, being as high as 112 degrees in the shade Wednesday, 29. Was engaged this forenoon in laying barn floor and fixing an approach thereto. Father was cutting clover for J. Learment with our mower. Hauled in another load of hay making 13 loads under cover. Had a visit from Mrs Trueman, is staying all night June. Thursday, 30. 1870 Hauled in 6 loads of hay. Went this afternoon to Mr R. Rossiter's raising of a shed and sheep pen. Had another heavy thunder storm this evening and likely to be wet all night. The weather during the month has been very warm, but not so much rain as last year June. �July. Friday, 1. A nice cool day after the heavy rain. Spent the afternoon at Brampton seeing the Lacrosse Match between the Six Nation Indians and Ontario Club (White) of Toronto It is a very exciting and interesting game the former were victorious Took tea at Mrs Truemans. There was a large crowd. Saturday, 2. Finished hauling in one field of hay this being 21 loads about 2 loads to the acre. Was cutting thistle with the scythe over the tops of the Alsike clover. Spent the evening at home reading the Co. Gentleman July. Sunday, 3. 1870. Miss E. Campbell, Lavina and me'sen drove down to Mr Charles this morning and spent the day, went to "Trinity Church" at 2 1/2 PM and heard Rev Mr Galbraith Clement preach text XV Psalm. Alick has rather a nice little wife. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snell's. Monday, 4. Was engaged to day in cutting grass along the fences around the wheat and barley field Commenced mowing a field of timothy. Was scuffling and plowing the potatoes Our old horse "Frank" died on Saturday and we burnt him today, think he was 17 year old. The oats are coming out in head. Tuesday, 5. Finished cutting the thistles in the Alsike, was also mowing with the scythe around the hay field and horse raking some of the grass cut this morning. The peas are in blossom and are a promising crop. July. Wednesday, 6. 1870. Finished mowing the 8 acre field of timothy on the "other place" it is a very good crop It was warm and cloudy and threatened rain all day J.C. Smith was up awhile this evening, he is still at the same business - telegraph operator at the G.T.R. depot Brampton. �Thursday, 7. It rained very fast all forenoon, making the ground very soft, the heaviest rain this season. Was engaged in fanning up a small load of peas and laying the old barn floor. Spent the evening at home in pleasant chat with Lizzie Burnett, she is a right sensible girl. Friday, 8. Walked up to Mr Snell's lake with my sisters to pick berries this morning brought home 16 lbs raspberries, they are quite plentiful this year Spent the evening at J.C.S. practising, drove the girls home, got home at 10.20 P.M. July. Saturday, 9. 1870. Sold 28 bush of peas yesterday to K. Chisholm at 68 cents per bush. Was hauling in hay this afternoon got in 7 loads of timothy, worked until dark cocking up the remainder of the field Spent evening reading the Globe. Sunday, 10. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm XIV. Heard Rev. A. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon text - Acts Went to Brampton this evening to P.M. Church and heard the young minister text Psalm It is a fine moonlight night and quite cool Monday, 11. Finished haying to day by drawing in 7 loads making 16 loads off 8 acres and a total of 38 loads of hay for this season. Started raining at noon from East and kept on steadily all afternoon and evening. Was building up the bins in the granary in old barn July. Tuesday, 12. 1870. We have had a great quantity of rain and is still showing today. Was working all day in the barn and have it nearly finished, put a plank floor in the hay mow. Spent the evening at John Learments picking and eating cherries, they are a plentiful crop this year. �Wednesday, 12. Commenced hauling manure to the "other place" for the pea ground, hauled 16 loads Was helping J. Learment finish haying with team and two hands. Aunt Lizzie Ferguson came up to day and her family on a visit. Thursday, 14. Went to Brampton with 62 bush of barley at 60 cts per bush, it is the last load of old barley. Was also hauling manure. Visited J.E Wood's Barber shop. July. Friday, 15. 1870. Cut with the reaper for 3 or 4 acres of fall wheat for J. Learment, it is badly rusted, but a fair crop of straw. Drove the buggy up to J.C. Snell's to night, and broke the buggy shaft, had to ride home horse back Saturday, 16. Drove the waggon up to J.C.S. early this morning and brought home the buggy. Had some heavy showers to day and rain nearly every day this week. Drawed 56 loads of manure to "other place this week. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday, 17. Went to S.S. this morning Supt ab. - presided at the melodeon - lesson - Luke V 1 to 11. Was at Zion at 2 1/2 PM. had no preacher Took tea at John Woodhalls Went to Edmonton {Lodge} this evening and saw Mr. James Westervelt immersed by Rev J. Torrance. C.C. Baptist. July. Monday, 18. 1870. Was scuffling and thinning out turnips with the hoe Hired an man named Patterson for 2 mo's at $20 per month Father went to Chisholm's Mills with a grist of 16 bush Rev. A Russell came here to night and stayed all night. It has been a very warm day. �Tuesday, 19. Reaped about six acres of Diehl wheat, bound and shocked it, it is a very fair crop. It was a warmer day than yesterday. Rev. A. Russell left at noon, he is visiting among the members of the church. Spent the evening picking cherries at J. Learments. Wednesday, 20. Finished cutting J. Learments wheat. Reaped an acre more of ours this evening after tea. A terrible thunderstorm with very strong wind passed over about 8 oclock to night. Spent the evening at home reading Canadian Messenger July. Thursday, 21. 1870. Was cutting wheat with the reaper, also with the cradle in the orchard, the wheat is very thin among the apple trees. The storm last evening done a great deal of damage in unroofing barns and blowing down fences. Spent the evening at No 10 looking at the Lacrosse Club practice. Friday, 22. Finished reaping our wheat this forenoon. Drawed in 4 loads this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the European War news. Saturday, 23. Was cutting the Alsike clover with the mower it is not so heavy a crop as last year. Hauled in 6 more loads of wheat. The harvest apples are nearly ripe Spent evening at home reading newspapers. July. Sunday, 24. 1870. Had quite a heavy thunder shower this forenoon so that did not get to S.S. Went to Zion at 2 1/2 P.M Rev W. McFadden preached text Revelations IV 3rd verse the Quarterly Tickets were renewed for the Quarterly Meeting at Harrison's 3 weeks from to day. �Monday, 25. Finished hauling in the fall wheat with the help of J. Learment's team. Commenced cutting the barley with the mower, it is badly knocked down with the storm, it is not nearly so heavy as last year's crop. Had three loads of rakings off the fall wheat stubble Tuesday, 26. Spent the forenoon in cutting barley. Had another thunder shower at noon There has been a great many accidents this season by lightening. Father and mother spent the evening at Harry Joness's on the first line east. July, Wednesday, 27. 1870. Was mowing barley this forenoon, but was stopped by another shower. Was throwing slacked lime on the roofs of all the farm buildings and house to preserve the shingles. Bought of Robert Nickols four window sashes to put in the barn for light Thursday, 28. Spent the forenoon cross-plowing summer fallow for J. Learment. Hauled in two loads of barley. Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and in practising Lacrosse. Friday, 29. Was digging the foundation ditch for the wall of the hog pen that is to be built Drawed in 4 loads of barley this afternoon. It has been so showery all week that it is difficult to get it dry. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's practicing. July. Saturday, 30. 1870. Was engaged in drawing barley all day and finished the ten acre field had 17 loads. It is badly coloured with the wet weather. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers also a copy of Daily Leader. It has been a fine bright cool day. Sunday, 31. Drove my sisters up to S.School this morning our Supt. absent lesson Luke V. from 12th to 26th. Was at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. had a dissappointment, Rev A. Fletcher was �planned. J.C. Snell and family were here for tea this evening, and Mr & Mrs J. Learment spent the evening here also. The weather during the past month August. Monday, 1 Has been unusually wet and very warm. Cut with the mower 3 acres of barley across the Etobicoke. The hired men mowed with the scythes 1/2 acre of Hungarian Grass. Drawed in the Alsike Clover only had 2 1/2 loads off 3 acres. August. Tuesday, 2. 1870. Divided the lambs from the old sheep, there is 22 lambs, 12 ewes and 10 rams they are large for their age. Was drawing in barley this afternoon it is a very good crop, hauled 4 loads. It has been a fine clear day, like September weather. Wednesday, 3. A wet forenoon raining from the South, stopped all harvest operations. Was trimming the young shoots off the old appletrees, and picking harvest apples. Scuffled the turnips for the third time. The first threshing in the neighbourhood was to day at Simpson's. Thursday, 4. Commenced pulling peas this forenoon they are a very good crop. Finished drawing in the barley, had 25 loads off 13 acres. It was a fine clear day. Had 2 big loads of Hungarian. Had ripe tomatoes on the 1st of this month. Aunt Lizzie Ferguson spent the day here. August. Friday, 5. 1870. Cut all the oats (6 acres) with the reaper in about six hours, there is very heavy crop of straw on the ground but is badly rusted, making the grain light. Spent the evening at J.C.S. mother went up with me. Had another heavy shower. Saturday, 6. Messrs Peter Smith and Josiah Hunter threshed for us with their new machine, have about 300 bush of barley got 70 bush of wheat threshed, they only done a small day's work on account of the boxing of the machine heating. It was a fine clear day �Sunday, 7. Went to S.S. this morning our Supt pres. lesson Psalm XV. Took dinner at J.C. Snell's Heard Rev AL. Russell preach at Zion text Matt VI 19th. Went to Brampton this evening to Baptist Church. Rev W. Millard preached text "Forasmuch as ye know", only a small congregation August. Monday, 8. 1870. Had a heavy rain last night Father and mother spent the af day at Brampton, they went to Mr Cole's for to get their photograph's. Was engaged this afternoon in binding oats. Spent the evening at home reading the "Canadian Messenger". Tuesday, 9. Was helping John Learment thresh fall wheat and barley got through in good time and spent the evening {large ink blob obscuring the word "in"?} playing Lacrosse. Wednesday, 10. Was helping Erastus Bunting thresh his wheat and barley. Hauled in a load of oats after coming from the threshing. Spent the evening at No 12, chatting with some young folks It has been a very warm day August. Thursday, 11. 1870. Was pulling peas this forenoon and drawing in oats this afternoon, hauled 9 loads Friday, 12. Was cutting with our reaper J. Learment's spring wheat. Mrs J.C.Snell and Miss Sarah Snell spent the day at our place. Finished drawing in the oats also brought in the first load of peas. Saturday, 13. Had a drizzling rain from the West this forenoon. Spent the afternoon pulling peas have 5 acres pulled Mr and Mrs A.F. Campbell came up this evening and staid all night. �August, Sunday, 14. 1870. A fine clear day, quite a cool north wind. Spent the forepart of the day at home with our visitors. Rode up with them to J.C.S. this afternoon. All of Mr Snell's family were over to Quarterly Meeting at Harrisons Church. Monday, 15. Reaped and bound up 2 1/2 acres of Glasgow spring wheat, a very good crop of straw but the heads did not fill well. Was pulling peas this afternoon and drew in 2 loads of them. Tuesday, 16. Spent the forenoon pulling peas, have them all cut but about an acre. Drew in 6 loads of peas this afternoon. Spent the evening at home reading the history of Christopher Columbus. August Wednesday, 17. 1870. Hauled in 6 more loads of peas today, also drew in 4 loads of spring wheat from the field on the other side of Etobicoke The weather today was clear and very windy so much so that we stopped drawing peas, the wind piling them up in great heaps through the field. Thursday, 18. Was hauling peas all day and built a stack with them containing 8 loads. The weather was very warm Spent the evening reading the July Number of The Ladies Repository. Friday, 19. Finished harvest today by hauling 3 loads of peas making 27 large loads off 10 acres. Father cut J. Learment's oats with the reaper. Commenced raining just as we finished harvest and is a wet night. Was reading the life and adventures of Captain Cook. �August. Saturday, 20. 1870. J. Learment was helping to cross plow pea ground all day, have over 4 acres plowed, the ground is in good condition. Spent the forenoon in Brampton bought a photographic album holding 100 portraits for $1.75 also a thermometer @ 30 cents. Sunday, 21. Drove up to S.School this morning, Supt abs - lesson Psalm XX. Heard Rev W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 2 1/2 PM text Matt V, 33rd verse. Took tea at Ambrose Woodhal and spent part of the evening there. Sarah Peacock was at our place this afternoon Monday, 22. Father and J.C. Snell started this morning on the G.T. Railroad for Neyw York state they are going to visit some of the large stock breeders. The weather was very calm scarcely any wind all day Was digging potato ground in the garden for to plant strawberries. August. Tuesday, 23. 1870. Spent part of forenoon in putting Scotch snuff on the lambs to destroy the ticks. Drove mother up to J.C.S. to stay a couple of days It was close and warm with a drizzling rain from the East. Wednesday, 24. Cross plowed more than an acre of pea land the rain has made the ground very mellow. Spent the evening reading Leisure Hour Stories Thursday, 25. Had a heavy thunder shower at noon to day. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this morning and brought home mother. Father and J.C.S. came home this evening from New York state, they had a nice trip, they saw the largest herd and best of Short Horns on the continent �August. Friday, 26. 1870. Finished cross plowing pea ground. The hired boys are splitting elm and basswood rails in the lower bush. It was a fine clear day with a cool north wind. The blue and red plums are ripe also a great many tomatoses. Saturday, 27. Was harrowing the pea land. Father, mother and three sisters, Viney Emma and Ella went to Brampton for their photographs. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. Sunday, 28. Went to S.S. this morning supt pres. lesson - Matt IX - 1-20. was practising some tunes for the coming anniversary Heard Mr. T. Holtby preach at Zion - text - John XVII - 24th verse The evening was rainy. August. Monday, 29. 1870. Was hauling manure on the pea ground hauled 33 loads. Had another thunder shower this afternoon. Tuesday, 30 Finished hauling manure hauled 44 loads. Was marking out the ridges for ridging up, they are 21 feet wide. Wednesday, 31. Commenced ridging up this morning plowed 2 1/2 acres to day. The weather during the month has been pretty warm with frequent thunder showers the harvest is nearly all in being fully 2 weeks earlier than last year Sept. Thursday, 1. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday, have plowed nearly 5 acres in two days, several farmers are through seeding already. J.C.Snell and family called here this evening. It was a warm day �Friday, 2. Commenced sowing fall wheat to day, sowed Diehl the Diehl wheat pure on 7 acres, Diehl and "Soules" mixed on 2 acres and pure Soules on a little over an acre. It was a very warm day plowed 2 1/4 acres. Saturday, 3. Finished sowing wheat. J. Learment helped to finish the plowing this afternoon, excepting that, plowed the ten acres in 4 days. It rained all afternoon and is a wet night. Sept. Sunday, 4. 1870. Went to S.S. this morning Supt abs. lesson Psalm XXII. Heard Rev Mr. Russell preach at Zion text John III 16th verse, Mr. Ralph Crawford was with him they took tea at our place. Kezia Snell spent the day J.C. Snell and family were also here this evening. Monday, 5. Was hauling building stones with the waggon for the foundation of a hog pen Sold 3 ram lambs to Mr. John Snell at $15 each. Spent the evening at home reading a book called "Priest and Nun" a story of convent life, bought it at $1.60. Tuesday, 6. Was hauling sand from the Etobicoke, and started to build the foundation the size of the building is 14 x 16. The weather is very pleasant these days Spent the evening the Sept. Wednesday, 7. 1870. Had another heavy dash of rain from the South early this morning. Went down with plow and team to Mr. H. Joness' and helped him 1/2 day to crossplow pea ground Spent the evening pleasantly with Mr and Mrs Joness in singing and chat. Thursday, 8. Was engaged to day in building the stone foundation for hog pen. Spent evening at home reading (and finished) the story of convent life. It is a very interesting book according to facts stated therein the convent is a horrid system. �Friday, 9. Finished building the foundation. It was a very warm day had a light thunder shower. Spent evening at Mr William Carter's social, pleasantly not a large attendance but proceeds were $33.25 Sept. Saturday, 10. 1870. A fine clear day. Was engaged in paving with stone a floor for piggery. The fall wheat is up green and looks well. Father and mother went to Dr Fife's sale of furniture. Spent evening reading newspapers Sunday, 11. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. we practised several new tunes lesson John V. Father and mother drove to Brampton at 10 AM. and heard Rev Mr Clement preach from Streetsville Circuit. E. Burnett, Lavina and I drove over to Henry Modeland's this afternoon on a visit Monday, 12. Commenced cutting the second crop of clover with the mower, it is a very heavy crop nearly as much on the ground as the first cutting. Sept. Tuesday, 13. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. cut 5 acres to day. Drove up to J.C.S. to night and brought down mother and Mrs. J.C.S. The weather is very fine this week quite warm in the middle of the day and slight frost at night Wednesday, 14. Was hauling manure out of sheep-house on the turnip ground for next year Finished mowing the clover 11 acre. Drawed in 2 loads of it this afternoon J.C.S was here this evening. Thursday, 15. Finished the job of hauling manure, it has been a heavy one, nearly 250 loads Drew in 4 loads of clover this afternoon. Commencend raining this evening and is a wet night �Sept. Friday, 16. 1870 Had a very heavy rain last night. Spent the forenoon in Brampton Was at J. Learment's this afternoon helping to thresh oats and spring wheat. Our hired man Patterson time is out tonight having been here 2 months. Saturday, 17. Was building the hog house putting on the outside boards. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, 18. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm XXVII. Heard Rev Mr McFadden preach at Zion text Romans VIII 1st verse Wast at J.C. Snell's for dinner. Went to Brampton this evening heard Rev Mr Carson preach text Acts II 2nd. He is from Streetsville {outside cover or divider} Sept. Monday, 19. 1870. Drew 2 more loads of clover in today, but gave the job up, hardly dray. Commenced plowing the oat stubble. Father and mother drove over to a tea meeting at Harrison's Church. It was a fine clear day. Tuesday, 20. Was mowing J. Learment clover this forenoon. Drew 5 loads of clover Spent the evening at Ebenezer practising for music the anniversary The weather is fine and warm. Wednesday, 21. Finished hauling the clover had 16 loads Father went to Guelph this morning on the cars to Mr. F.W. Stone's auction sale of Cotswold sheep. Spent the evening peeling apples with machine for drying �Sept. Thursday, 22. 1870. Bought at F.W. Stone's sale yesterday 1 pair of Cotswold Ewes 4 year old Mrs. Isaac A Modeland was here this afternoon on a visit. Was engaged to day in working at the new piggery. Friday, 23. Was at the same work as yesterday, a warm day had some rain this afternoon. Spent the evening at Ebenezer practising music, had a good attendance have 6 nice tunes for the anniversary. Saturday, 24. A drizzling rain from N.E. Went to Brampton this afternoon and received from Guelph at the depot the pair of ewes. Aunt Mary Peacock came here from Toronto and intends spendin a week with us Sept. Sunday, 25. 1870. Rained very heavy early this morning, cleared off at 10 oclock. Went to S.S, Supt absent, only a small attendance - lesson - Luke VI 12 to 17th and Mark III 12 to 19. Spent remainder of the day at J.C. Snell's helping to count up the attendance at S.S. during the year and number of verses recited Monday, 26. Was engaged this forenoon in washing sheep for the Fair. Spent the afternoon and evening at the 17th Anniversary of E.U.S.S. None of the speakers invited were present, the singing went off very well and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The sum realized was {$20.00} Tuesday, 27. Spent the forenoon in helping to clear out the churches after last nights party. Was shingling the pig pen. Spent the evening at home paring apples for drying purposes. It was a warm day. �Sept. Wednesday, 28. 1870. Spent most of the day at Erastus Bunting's helping to thresh grain. This is the first day of the Peel County Fair at Brampton father and mother went down. Uncle Taylor came this evening from Oakville on a visit but goes home again tomorrow. Thursday, 29. Was at the Fair all day It was cloudy the wind from the East commenced raining about 3 oclock. There was a large crowd and the show in every department very good. Got the 2nd Prize on Ewe lamb and on Berkshire Sow. Had 11 sheep down Friday, 30. 7 ram lambs, 1 Pair of shearling ewes and " " {pair of} lambs sold 4 rams at an averge $10.00 each. Raining all day from the East. Was white washing the inside of horse stable. Spent the evening reading Cowper's Poems. October Saturday, 1. 1870 The weather {ink blot} has cleared up leaving the roads very bad. Went to Norval Mills with a grist and some oats and peas for chopping. Sold 3 aged ewes to Matthew Cation at $13. Sunday, 2. Went to S.S this morning Supt pres. Mr. Irvine Diamond from Belleville was there. Heard Rev Mr. Russel preach at Zion text= II Corinthines XII, 9,. Edwin Dixon and Mr. Banks came here from Amaranth they intend going to the Exhibition. Monday, 3. Rained heavily nearly all day. Went to Brampton This afternoon, with the e Took the iron plow to blacksmith's for to get on a new land side. October. Tuesday, 4. 1870. Got up this morning at 3 oclock and went to the G.T.R depot for the early train, arrived in Toronto at 7.30. Spent the day on the show ground helping to care of John Snells stock they have 75 head of cattle, sheep and swine �Wednesday, 5. Was busy the greater part of the day showing sheep, Mr Snell's flock carried off a good many prizes and the Prince of Wales' prize for the best 11 Leicester sheep. The ram lamb they bought from us took the second prize and was Thursday, 6. also shown in P. of W. flock Spent the most of the day in looking through the Exhibition there is a good show in every department A great crowd of people yesterday and today Came to Brampton this evening at 8.30 P M The weather since Monday was pleasant October. Friday, 7. 1870. Was up early this morning and drove to Brampton with a ram lamb to send by Railway to Goderich to Mr. West for the sum of $11. Spent the after part of day in picking apples. Father went to Toronto again today to see the Exhibition. Saturday, 8. Finished cross plowing the oat stubble land. Commenced the potato harvest today, the early potatoes are h about one half rotten. Finished gathering apples of which there is a good crop. Had a sharp frost last night. Sunday, 9. Went to SS. this morning Supt abs Lesson, Luke VI 20th to 27th. Went to Zion this afternoon, John Taylor was planned but did not come, had a short prayer meeting. Father and mother went to Brampton tonight heard Rev Mr Jones from Goderich preach. October. Monday 10. 1870. Was busy all day, digging and picking potatoes. Rode horse back up to John Snell's this evening, borrowed J.C.S. new buggy and brought Kezia Snell down to our place to stay all night. �Tuesday, 11. Had considerable rain before daylight but it has cleared up. Kezia, Viney and I drove over to Milton to the Country Halton Fair, on the whole it there was a good show. It is rather a nice town, very pleasantly situated. Got home about 7:30 P.M. having spent the day pleasantly. Wednesday, 12. Was plowing sod today. It is a clover field, been seeded down 3 years, the ground is quite mellow and in good order. Had some showers through the day. Sold a ram lamb to Mr. McLure at $6.50 October. Thursday, 13. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. Also brought in the pumpkins nearly a waggon load Picked up 10 bags of diseased potatoes for to feed the hogs. Spent the evening at home reading the September number of Ladies' Repository. Friday, 14. Finished the potato harvest have about 70 bushels of Garnet Chili they are a large size. Sold 59 bush of barley to K. Chisholm & Co .62. Mrs J. C. Snell of a son. His name is John Ferguson Snell. Saturday, 15. Went to Brampton with 61 bush of barley @ .62 cents. Spent afternoon at Mr Wm Forster's Auction Sale of stock and implements. Mrs Jas Taylor from Oakvill came to Brampton last night and came home with us this evening. October. Sunday, 16, 1870. Went to S.S. this morning. Supt pres he and J. C. S. gave a short account of the proceedings of the S.S. Convention in Galt on 11th 12th and 13th inst.- Lesson Psalms XXVII Heard Rev W. McFadden preach at Zion text Matt XXV 2nd. Spent the evening at J. C. Snell's they named the young son John Ferguson. �Monday, 17. Was engaged today in marking out the stubble ground for ridging up. Mrs S. W. Snell called here for mother, she is going to stay a week at J. C. Snell's. Spent the evening at Ebenezer at the S.S. teacher's meeting to appropriate the tea party fund which amount to $21.50 Tuesday, 18. Had more rain last night with a very high wind, it is quite cold to day. Was plowing sod all day. Father completed the piggery it is a very neat little building. October. Wednesday, 19. 1870. Was engaged in ridging all day. Father drove up to Charleston to Tp of Caledon Fall Fair, he was one of the judges on cattle. They get up a good show and have a large attendance. Spent the evening peeling apples. Thursday, 20. Spent the forenoon at Mr. Gammersons making cider with his cider press. made 36 gals of good cider. Was plowing this afternoon. Had a visit from Mr. Fraser from Esquesing. Friday, 21. Was engaged in plowing up the sod in the young orchard, there is a good deal of clover on it yet, but there is some wire worm in it which will be killed by plowing. Had a heavy thunder shower this evening. October. Saturday, 22. 1870. Was plowing sod again today Went to Brampton this afternoon and got my hair barbered at J.E. Wood's Shop spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Mother came home this evening from J.C.S. has been there all week. �Sunday, 23. Went to S.S. this morning Supt abs Lesson Luke VI 40th to 45th, Was at Zion this afternoon had no preacher Mr. Henderson disappointed Went to P.M. Church in Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Rev. Oakley preach text Rev XXI 4th Monday, 24. Was ridging in the front field all day. Had a visit from Mr. Thompson 4th line East, he intends starting to Missouri tomorrow on a visit to the friends. Had another Shorthorn b calf from "Coral" today. It was a warm day. October. Tuesday, 25. 1870. Went to Brampton early this morning and received from Mr. W. Broddy $47 amt of note blonging to Uncle Adam Walke up to Edmonton this forenoon to the township Plowing Match there were 40 teams plowing and made capital work, the Silver Cup was given to William Drinkwater. It was a cold wet day. Wednesday, 26. Was rebuilding the line fence with help of Erastus Bunting between him and us, there is a good fence all the way. Spent the evening in reading the Country Gentleman a New York agricultural journal. Sold 2 ram lambs to T Cravforth for $8.75, making $99.75 for 11 ram lambs of the season. Thursday, 27. Rained all forenoon. Commenced pulling turnips by hand, it is hard work the ground is soft that the plow will not work right. pulled nearly one fifth, Edwin Dixon is staying all night with us brought down a load of wheat for sale. October. Friday, 28. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. Drew in with waggon to driving house root cellar 8 loads of turnips, they are in fine order. Mr. James Westervelt was married this evening to Miss Susan Learment, at residence of brides father Lot 22 Centre Road. �Saturday, 29. Had additional help of one hand at the turnip harvest (little) Jim Bunting. Have nearly 2/3rds of them pulled. Hauled 12 more loads in; J.C. Snell spent part of the evening here in social chat. Sunday, 30. Went to S.S. this morning on foot, Supt pres. lesson Luke - VI '46 to 48th. the Supt distributed a copy of "British Workman for each family represented at the school. Heard Rev A.L. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon text- John XIV 21st. A cold east wind all day, set in a heavy rain storm this evening. October. Monday, 31. 1870. A cold disagreeable day with frequent showers of rain With the help of two extra hands making 4 of us pulled over an acre of turnips this afternoon the ground is very soft and wet. There has been a great deal of rain during the past month, had very Nov. Tuesday, 1. little frost for the season. Hauled in 11 loads of turnips this afternoon. Killed a ewe lamb for mutton. Paid Mr. W. Campbell $18.88 being the amount of blacksmiths bill. Wednesday, 2. Was at the same work as yesterday. Drew in 5 loads of turnips this forenoon Mr. and Mrs. H. Joness came here at noon and staid till night. Harry helping us with his team, hauled in 18 loads this after noon. Aunt Catherine Ferguson came to day from Missouri. Nov. Thursday, 3. 1870. Finished the turnip harvest to day. J. Learment helping us to finish. Drew in 16 loads today, making 70 loads of turnips, about 2000 bushels the cellar is not quite full. Spent the evening at Aunt Lizzies in Brampton. �Friday, 4. Hauled 2 loads of barley to Brampton today, 1st load 50 bush 2nd 62 bush 112 bush at .61 cents, it is not a good sample and did not get the highest price Aunt Catherine came up with us tonight and we spent the evening listening to Missouri yarns. Saturday, 5. Had splendid weather this week like Indian summer. Was engaged today in plowing up the turnip ground. Went to Brampton this evening and bought a pair of long boots from J. Coynes at $4.50, also bought 2 Bibles (pocket) at 30 cents a piece. Nov. Sunday, 6. 1870. Went to S S. this morning, Supt Pres. lesson - Matt - VIII 1st to 13th he gave to each member of infant classes a book for a present. Took dinner at J.L.S. Harry Joness and wife spent the afternoon there. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev W Keough preach text Eziekel XXXIII - 11th Monday, 7. Was ridging up turnip ground plowed 1/2 acre. Mrs J.C. Snell and children spent part of the day here. Father and Mother spent the evening visiting at Mr. Robert Smiths. Sold 9 Berkshires pigs 2 mo's old at $10 each to John Snell Tuesday, 8. Frequent southerly showers this forenoon which stopped the plow at noon. Spent the afternoon at W. McMicken's auction sale of their farm and Stock, on the whole it was successful sale the farm was bought by David Wiggins Sen for $5975. Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1870. A rough squally day. Turning quite cold towards night Father and mother drove down to Robert Gardener's and paid a note of $32.50 Mr. Gardener is very sick with typhoid fever. �Thursday, 10. Commenced the plowing again this afternoon it is very muddy work. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's with Viney. E. Burnett and some young folks, had some lively games and chit chat. Friday, 11. Was engaged this forenoon in building a new fence on the Wiggins' line. sold 6 bush of barley to John Woodhall for seed. Plowed 3/4 of an acre this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in social talk. The nights are very bright moon light. {previous page Nov 6 to 11 duplicated} Nov. Saturday, 12. 1870. Was plowing all day on the turnip ground plowed 1 1/2 acres Willie Learment left us this morning his time being out, paid him $59.. J.C.S. and J.C. Snell called here this evening and took the 9 young Berkshires away. Sunday, 13. Went to Brampton this morning to the Quarterly Meeting Rev W.L. McFadden preached text I Corinthinians XIII 12th verse Bishop Richardson of E.M. Church was present. Took dinner at Mrs. Trueman's and tea, also Heard Rev A Russel preach this evening text - John XVII 17th He is giving a course of sermons from that text Monday, 14. Was plowing again to day until noon, but gave it up for this fall it being so wet. Received from Mr. Fraser $6 for half dozen ewes to our ram. James Chisholm died yesterday 28 years of age Nov. Tuesday, 15. 1870. Was engaged today in drawing building stone from E. Buntings gravel pit down to Brampton for the foundation of the new steam grist mill which Mr. J.W. Maine is putting up. J. Learment spent the evening here. Had some snow showers today. �Wednesday, 16. Was engaged this forenoon in mulching the young apple trees with the slops and refuse of the kitchen. Father and mother went to the funeral of James Chisholm. Rev James Pringle preached a sermon at the house of deceased. Thursday, 17. Was building fence on the Wiggins' line with part cedar and the best of the old rails staked and galvanized wire at the corners. J.C. Snell called here for tea this evening on his way home from John Miller's sale of Sorthorns which took place yesterday in Pickering Nov. Friday, 18. 1870 Was threshing peas with the flail they do not yield well according to bulk of straw. Father went to Norval Mills with a grist and peas & barley for chopping. Spent the evening at John Woodhall's in chat. It was a cold blustering day, freezing all day Saturday, 19. A very cold day for the season Went to Brampton this afternoon, bought a pair of black kid gloves lined with wool for $1.50. Mrs J. C. Snell and children came here this afternoon and will stay all night Sunday, 20. Went to S.S. this morning Supt abs lesson Psalm XXXIII Heard Mr Holtby preach at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. - text Matt V - 16th vese J. C. S. and family and Miss Sarah Snell took dinner here to day Went to Brampton Church to night. heard Rev McFadden text Isaiah LI - 1st verse Nov. Monday, 21. 1870. Spent the forenoon in picking stones off the meadows for next season. Was plowing again this afternoon on the turnip land and finished it except one ridge, there is an inch or two of frost making it hard plowing. Spent the evening at home reading the Country Gentleman. �Tuesday, 22. Was engaged in digging post holes and setting gate post and hanging a new gate between the house and barn next to new hog-pen. Housed in the cattle and sheep tonight for the first time this autumn A snow storm set in this evening from the N.E. Wednesday, 23. Nearly a foot of snow this morning making everything of a wintry appearance continues pretty cold throughout the day. Went to Brampton this afternoon with the cutter bought a Daily Glove and a copy of Harpers' Illustrated Weekly which is very interesting on account of European War Nov. Thursday, 24. 1870. A fine day, snow thawing slowly. Had a visit from Mr and Mrs Joness this afternoon and evening they are lively company. Harry sang some songs and accompanied with the melodeon Friday, 25. Was threshing peas with flail and tinkering about Spent the evening at home in chat with J Learment The Brampton Markets are wheat - $1.18. Barley 55 peas 65 Pork $5.00 6 per cwf. Butter 20 Eggs 20 cents per doz. Saturday, 26. J.C. Snell called here this morning telling us of the death of Robert Gardener, died yesterday morning - aged - 63 Father and Mother went to Brampton and bought some oil cloth carpet for the hall and brass wire rods for stair carpet. Nov. Sunday, 27. 1870. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Luke VII - 19 to 23, the school keeps up a good average attendance Mr. Robert Burnett spent the afternoon at our place. Rev A.L. Russel preached at Zion Heard him preach in Brampton this evening text Mark I - 30, 31. The roads are very muddy. �Monday, 28. A dense fog prevailed all day. Father and mother drove down to Robert Gardener's funeral. Rev Enoch Wood of Toronto preached the sermon, there was a large attendance. Tuesday, 29. Spent the forenoon at Mr. John Snell's farm Willow Lodges took dinner at J. C. Snell's was threshing peas with flail this afternoon. Wrote a letter this evening to Cincinnati to Messrs Hitchcock & Walden for specimen number of "Golden Hours". Nov. Wednesday, 30. 1870. A beautifully warm day. Messrs Josiah Hunter and Peter Smith came at noon today with threshing machine During the past month there has been considerable rain making plowing disagreeable but very little frost for the season. Dec. Thursday, 1. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Henry Modeland's auction sale of farm stock and implements it was pretty largely attended and the stock brought very fair prices the farm was not sold, No 13 2nd line east. Mrs Joel Hemphil was waiting at our place. Friday, 2. Was engaged today in threshing fall and spring wheat, the fall turned out well and a good sample but the other is poor stuff A very fine day - very little frost last night Saved all the chaff packing it in the barn floor, and more than half of the straw. Dec. Saturday, 3. 1870 Finished threshing oats today at noon, they yielded very well, will have about 250 bush of 6 acres. Moved the thresher up to Ambrose Woodhal's and threshed this afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Burnett left here today here time being out she is going to spin yarn at John Campbells. �Sunday, 4. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. Lesson Luke VII 36 to 50th Had a disapointment at Zion today. Mr. Walker (local preacher) being appointed - only 10 present, Heard Rev Mr Russel preach in Brampton tonight - Matt XIII 3 & 4th It was a nice mild day, like Indian Summer Monday, 5. Was engaged this afternoon in splitting white oak stakes for fencing out of old logs, having laid in the busk about 40 years and are yet quite sound. Very dark and foggy all day with strong east wind, rained heavily this evening Dec. Tuesday, 6. 1870. At the same work as yesterday. Walked across the fields to J.C. Snell's and brought home my sister 'Rilly', J.C.S. was at Robert Smiths at a committee meeting appointed the county S.S. Convento for first week in January next The young folks from E. Bunting's & A. Bunting's was up this evening Wednesday, 7. Had a pleasant time in chat and music and games. Was engaged in splitting black ash rails and chopping cord-wood All the timber we are cutting has been blown down through the summer by wind storms Thursday, 8. Spent the forenoon at J. Learments helping to kill and dress his hogs. J.C. Snell called and paid us $100 for the ten young Berkshires which were shown at Brampton Fair. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, bought a copy of Daily Telegraph and other articles Dec. Friday, 9. 1870. Froze pretty hard last night. Was very calm and cloudy all day. Was engaged in killing 6 hogs, 4 of which were 9 months old, & 2 eleven m'ths they averagged when weighed with the stellyards 200 lbs each, the lightest 173 lbs, the heaviest 237 lbs The average 224 lbs each, lightest 197, heaviest 260, �Saturday, 10. Was engaged this forenoon in cutting up and salting down the pork, packed it on a table in the cellar Went to Brampton this after noon and sold one of the hogs at $6.00 per cwt, it weighed 227 lbs, the stilyards making it 24 lbs lighter than its real weight. Sunday, 11. Went to S. School this morning Supt abs. Lesson Psalm - XXXIV. John R. Craig acted as superintendent. Had no sermon in Zion this after noon on account of Church Opening at Campbell's Cross Aunt Catherine came up last night and spent the day here. A cold frosty day. Dec. Monday, 12. 1870. Had another east snow storm last night, 8 or 10 inches of snow. Spent most of the day in cleaning and oiling the team and carriage harness with coal oil and lamp black. Warm and thawing fast, most of the snow has disappeared Tuesday, 13. Drove our folks and Aunt Catherine to Brampton this morning in the sleigh. father is on the Grand Jury. Was the only person around home today, which very rarely occurs. Mr. Crawford of Brampton and his son were here, his son Robert is going to stay here all winter and go to school Wednesday, 14. Drove mother in the sleigh up to J.C. Snell's, Mrs. J.C.S is sick. It is very rough sleighing Was sawing old rails into stove wood with the bucksaw this is sister Merilla's sixth birthday. Father was on the jury again today, received $1.25 per day and 10 cents per mile to Brampton. Received prospectus of Co Gentleman from Albany, N. York Dec. Thursday, 15. 1870. Was engaged today in chopping beach cord wood at the "other place" bush. It is cold freezing weather, the roads are wearing down some smoother. �Friday, 16. Was at the same occupation as yesterday. Drove to Brampton this evening in the buggy, bought various little articles, received at the Post office, our four newspapers, it is a bad plan they all come on the last 3 days of the week, throwing the evening entertainment in a heap Saturday, 17. Was hauling into the barn 1/2 of the peastack this forenoon, 4 small loads, they have stood the weather well only a few on the top of stack being damp had a board roof. Was chopping maple cord wood this afternoon. Took home 7 1/2 bush of oats borrowed from J. Learment. Dec. Sunday, 18. 1870. Went to S. School this morning Supt abs (on account of the death of Rev Jas Brook's eldest son he was drowned in Muskoka) - lesson - Luke VIII - J.C.S. and I drove to Brampton this afternoon called at T. B. Grimshaw's house Heard Rev Mr McFadden preach at 6 oclock - text I Corinthians XV - 34th verse. Monday, 19. Our folks went to Brampton this morning and bought a green colored spring lounger @ $7.00 also a nice table lamp @ $2.85, a new iron tea kettle $1.12 received my watch from W.A. Mitchell's had put in a new flap spring, price $1.00. Rode on horse back this afternoon down to Palestine to visit Alick. Tuesday, 20. Spent last evening pleasantly & profitably at a tea meeting at Palestine in the new P.M. Church dedicated on Sabbath last. Rev Jos Edgar delivered a lecture on "the greatest wonder in the physical world" which was man's body Mr R Aitken's Choir made excellent music. Spent today on the 3rd line east at Mr Charles at A. F. Campbell's residence �Dec. Wednesday, 21. 1870. Took breakfast this morning at Alick's (came home about noon today), he intends moving to Malton next week, which school he will teach for a year at $400 salary. We had about 6 inches of snow on Monday night and to day it has been very cold and freezing hard. Received on 19th a copy of "Golden Hours" from Cincinatti it is a nice monthly for boys and girls Thursday, 22. A bitter cold day, the thermometer about down to Zero. Spent the day threshing peas. Went this evening up to Mr Jordan's day school exhibition held in the school house at No 16 the entertainment consisted of tea & cakes, dialogues and recitations by the scholars and music. Friday, 23. Was chopping maple cord-wood all day in the lower bush, the trees are forozen quite through making it difficult to drive wedges. Father went to Brampton with some fowls - 2 geese wheighing 12 lbs each @ 7 cents per lb. = $1.68 60 cents for pair of ducks, and 35 " {cents} per pair for 4 pr of chicken {duplicate of previous page} Dec. Saturday, 24. 1870. Was at the same work as yesterday. Got the working team of horses shod at Edmonton today at R. Quins shop Drove to Brampton this afternoon in the sleigh and Christmas presents and candies for the children. Spent the evening at home singing and playing melodeon. The cold weather continues. Christmas - Sunday, 25. - Day - Day -- Went to S. School this morning Supt pres, - Lesson - Luke - VIII - 22 to 25th. The Supt gave each child a Christmas box in the shape of a handful of candy. Heard Rev James Pearen preach this afternoon text - II Corinthian - IV - 7th verse He took tea at our place - heard him preach in Brampton text Matt IV, 1 to 10 �Monday, 26. J.C. Snell and family staid all last night here. Drove to Brampton this morning with the sleigh and brought up Aunt Lizzie and family and Aunt Catherine to spend the day and eat Christmas dinner at our place. Spent the evening at Robert Nichols at No 10. A cold day and good sleighing Dec. Tuesday, 27. 1870. Was chopping cord wood all day in the lower bush. Father drove Jane and family home in the cutter. Mother bought a new black silk dress of 13 yards at 95 cents per yd. Wednesday, 28. The cold weather continues. Father drove up to Mr. John Snell's and bought a shearling ewe (bred by Robert Gardiner) at $7. Was fanning up peas stored in the driving house 14 bush. Mr. Crawford from Brampton spent the evening here in social chat. Thursday, 29. Had the keenest frost last night and this morning of the season. the thermometer fell 6 or 8 degrees below zero. Was hauling a pea stack into the barn and killing rats. Sister Viney & Jennie Trueman were collecting for the Bible Society. Miss Trueman staid here all night. Dec. Friday, 30. 1870 Very stormy all day snowing fast from the south. Was engaged this forenoon in driving the B.S. Collectors around in the cutter they collected over $8 one the Centre Road from Brampton to Edmonton. Mr & Mrs John Tribble drove down from Amarenth in a one horse sleigh. Drove to Brampton this evening Saturday, 31. and brought Aunty Peacock & Mary up here. Was engaged this forenoon in killing and dressing a fat 2 year old heifer with the help of J. Learment. it dessed of beef, the hide weighed 73 lbs, sold at 7 cents per lb. Spent the afternoon in hauling cordwood from the lower bush. John Tribble and wife spent the evening here Retired to rest at the �close of the year which has just rolled away. It was a mild day with frequent snow showers MEMORANDA. CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY. Received. Paid. $ cts $ cts 10th Mailed 3 letter 24th To Mr. A Woodhall for the S.S. Missionary 50 25th From John Lindsay being am’t of note Adam Ferguson holds against him 45 00 31st “ For Wesley’s Hymns $ 1 ___________ 00 30 �“{For} Rachaels Noble’s Experience” a Temperance Tale Debtor to 1 90 <tbody> CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY. Received Paid $ cts $ cts 19th Sold 10 bush and 15 lbs of red Clover seed @ $6.25 per bush 64 00 “ Sold 2 bush of Alsike Clover seed @$9.00 18 00 �22 Sent by J. Campbell to Levi Cositt Guelph for Fanning Mill 23 00 24th Bought in Toronto 1 box of raisins 28 lbs 7 lbs tea @.48cts 1 pair Sheep shears 2 3 1 00 00 00 25th Sold 3 bush and 10lbs of Alsike @$9.00 28 50 28th Received from J.C. Snell for 4 50 �½ bush of Alsike 115 29 00 00 29 00 Balance on hand 86 00 </tbody> CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH. Received Paid $ cts $ cts 4th 13 squares of shingles @ $1.50 per square A square containing 720 19 50 12th For “Canadian Church 1 00 �Harmonist” 26th To Collectors for the Bible Society 50 Debtor to $21 00 <tbody> CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL. Received. Paid. 5th Sold a Grade Cow for - $ 50 cts 00 $ cts 11th Bought 2 pigs 3 mos old @ $ 4 each 8 00 12th Bought a jack-nife @ - -- 65 14th Bought a horse 25 �curry comb @ 23rd Paid for a suit of Grey Tweed Check - - 15 00 26th Received form Mr. John Newhouse the amt and interest of Adam Ferguson’s note against Mr Vernon 32 45 50 00 23 90 23 90 Balance on hand 26 10 �CASH ACCOUNT, MAY. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 1st Paid to Miss Sarah W. Snell, Collector, for the W. Ms. M Society - - 4 00 4th Bought a straw hat and a silk necktie @ 50 9th Sold a white steer 2 years old @ 26 00 13th Sold roan steer same age as the white one @ 34 00 �14th To 12 lbs of beef 1 58 20th Sold fat calf 3 25 21st Bot pair of shoes 2 25 24th Spent on Oakville trip 3 00 25th Sold 56 bush of barley @ 50 cents 26 00 11 25 26th “ {barley} 135 bush 67 50 27th “ {barley} 66 “{bush} 33 00 30th “ Berkshire sow 3 months old 12 00 27th Sold a fat sheep 16 00 �Balance on hand $196.50 207 75 </tr> CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 4th French Bedstead 3 50 “ Iron Chair 1 40 “ Cane seated Rocking Chair 3 75 10th Bought some Stationery and Tooth Powder 25 �14th Bought a 2 inch Chisel 75 15th Paid for Paint 10 16th “ “ “ 9 70 17 “ G. Adams for masoning 6 20 18 “ A. Bunting for Carpentry 3 30 21 Sold to J. Campbell 8 bush of lime 1 00 23 Sold 230 lbs wool @ .29 66 75 24 Paid to W. Collins for 18 70 �painting 27 Paid for 2 pr of Pants 2 00 67 75 59 75 59 75 Balance on hand 8 00 30th “ at end of half year $293. 70 CASH ACCOUNT, JULY. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 9th Sold 28 bush peas .68 19 04 14th Sold 62 bush barley at 37 20 �60 cents 26th Paid to Nathan Patterson for wages 4 00 27th To R. Nichols for window sash 1 20 56 24 5 20 5 20 $51 04 </tr> CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST. Received. Paid. $ C $ C �20th Paid for a Photographic Album 1 75 “ “ Thermometer 50 2 25 </tr> CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 16th Paid hired man’s wages 35 00 24th “ to F.W. Stones for pair of ewes 31 00 �66 00 </tr> CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 14th Sold to K. Chisholm & Co. 59 bush barley at .62 cts 36 58 15th “ “ 61 bush “ 37 82 26th Received for the last two ram lambs $8.75 making a total for 10 r. 99 75 �lambs 174 15 CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER. Received. Paid. $ C $ C 1st Paid blacksmith bill 18 00 3rd Paid to J. Coyne for long Boots 4 50 19th Paid for pair of Kid Gloves 1 50 4th Sold to K. Chisholm and Co 112 bush barley at 61 cents 68 32 �9th Paid Robert Gardener’s note 32 50 12th “ Willie Learment for wages1 year 59 00 14th Received from Mr. Fraser 6 00 74 32 115 50 74 32 41 18 </tr> </tbody> CASH ACCOUNT, DECEMBER. 1870 Received. Paid. $ C $ C �1st Received from M Cation for 3 old ewes 13 00 8th Received from J. C. Snell for Berkshires 100 00 3rd Paid Peter Smith for 2 ½ days threshing - 16 00 “ “ E. Burnett balance of wages 5 50 10th Received for pork 225 lbs at $6.00 per cwt 13 50 15th Received for sundries 4 20 �17th “ from J. Woodhall 2 00 19th Paid for sundry articles of house furniture and groceries 20 00 23 Received for fowls 3 68 30 “ Bo't a Diary for 1871 A box of Collars Paid to B. Society 45 20 50 136 58 42 65 42 65 93 93 �Balance for first six months $293.70 Balance for last six months $215.71 Balance on hand at the close of the year $409.41 Amount of Money Received during the year from various sources $1000. Nearly For more information on John Ferguson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Microfilm of Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Ferguson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1870</span></h2> <p>Toronto:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS.,</p> <p>66 KING STREET EAST</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1870</p> <p>RATES OF POSTAGE on letters, per half ounce.</p> <p>Canada and P. Edward Island, if prepaid 3 cents if unpaid 5 cents.</p> <p>United States, if prepaid 6 cts., if unpaid 10 cts. Great Britain and Ireland by Canadian Packet, 121/2 cents.</p> <p>Do. Do. by New York do. 15 cents. Newfoundland, 12 1/2 cents - must be prepaid.</p> <p>British Colombia and Vancouver's Island, 10 cts. Must be prepaid</p> <p>Red River, 6 cents - must be prepaid</p> <p>On Newspapers:</p> <p>Transient newspapers, 2 cents each - must be prepaid.</p> <p>Printed and published in Canada, and posted from office of publication, if paid quarterly in advance. Daily 30 cents, Tri-Weekly 15 cents, Bi-weekly 10 cents, Weekly 5 cents, per quarter; if unpaid 1 cent will be charged on delivery.</p> <p>Periodicals:</p> <p>To any part of Canada, P. Edward Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per 4ozs, prepaid. To United Kingdom, per Canadian packet, 2 cents each, prepaid; weighing less than 1 oz., put up singly, 1/2 cent each, prepaid.</p> <p>Books, Circulars, Pamplets, &amp;c.</p> <p>To any place in Canada, P.E. Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per oz., prepaid. Book packets to the United Kingdom, 4ozs. 7cts, 8ozs. 12 1/2 cents and so on, 12 1/2 cents per 8 ozs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TABLE_OF_STAMP_DUTIES"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Stamps_required_on_Notes.2C_Drafts_or_Bills_of_Exchange.2C_executed_singly"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Stamps required on Notes, Drafts or Bills of Exchange, executed singly</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#On_Drafts_of_Bills_of_Exchange_in_duplicate:"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">On Drafts of Bills of Exchange in duplicate:</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#On_Drafts_or_Bills_of_Exchange_in_more_parts_than_two:"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two:</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#LAW_TERMS"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">LAW TERMS</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#BANK_HOLIDAYS"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">BANK HOLIDAYS</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES</span></h2> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Stamps required on Notes, Drafts or Bills of Exchange, executed singly</span></h2> <p>For $25 and under, ............ 1 cent</p> <p>For $50 and over $25 ..........2 cents</p> <p>For $100 and over $50 ........3 cents</p> <p>For each additional $100 3 cents</p> <p>For each additional fraction of $100 3 cents</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">On Drafts of Bills of Exchange in duplicate:</span></h2> <p>For $100.............................2 cents</p> <p>For each additional $100 2 cents</p> <p>For each additional fraction of $100 - 2 cents</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two:</span></h2> <p>For $100- 1 cent</p> <p>For each additional $100 - 1 cent</p> <p>For each additional Fraction of $100 - 1 cent.</p> <p>Interest made payable at the maturity of any Bill &amp;c., shall be counted as part of the principal sum.</p> <p>Stamps must be cancelled at the time of affixing the same, by writing or stamping thereon the date.</p> <p>The stamps for Notes, &amp;c., to be affixed by the maker or drawer; and in case of any Draft or Bill of Exchange drawn out of this Province, by the acceptor or first indorser.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">LAW TERMS</span></h2> <p>Hilary, 1st Monady in February to Saturday of ensuing week.</p> <p>Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter</p> <p>Michelmas. 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter.</p> <p>County Courts - Sittings for the trial of issues of fact and assessments of damages are held semi annually, to commence on the Second Tuesday in the months of June and December; except the County Court of the County of York, which holds three sittings each year, commencing respectively on the second Tuesday in the months of March, July and December.</p> <p>The several courts of general sessions of the Peace are held at the same time as the several County Courts.</p> <p>Assizes - Courts of Assize and Nisi Prius are held twice a year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the end of long vacation and Michelmas term, except the County of York, where there are held three in each year, commencing on Thursday next after the Municipal elections in January the Second Monday in April and the Secont Monday in October each year.</p> <p>Long vacation from 1st July to 21st August.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">BANK HOLIDAYS</span></h2> <p>ONTARIO - New Years Day; Ash Wednesday (March 2); Good Friday (April 15); Easter Monday; Queens Birth Day; Christmas Day.</p> <p><br /> QUEBEC - New Years Day; Epiphany; Anunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St Peters; St Pauls; All Saints; Conception; Christmas and Queens Birthday; also, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">ECLIPSES</span></h2> <p>There will be six eclipses this year, four of the sun, and two of the moon.<br /> I. - A total eclipse of the moon January 17 in Asia and America, invisible in Canada.<br /> II. - A partial eclipse of the sun January 31, invisible in Canada.<br /> III - A partial eclipse of the sun June 28, invisible in Canada<br /> IV - A total eclipse of the moon, July 12, invisible in Canada, ending just before the moon rises.<br /> V. - a partial eclipse of the sun, July 28, invisible in Canada<br /> VI. - A total eclipse of the sun December 22, invisible in Canada<br />.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Morning and evening stars -</span></h2> <p>Venus will be evening star until Feb. 23, then morning star until December 8. Mars will be the evening star until March 12, then morning star to December 16. Jupiter will be evening star until May 24, then morning star to September 18, then evening star for the rest of the year. Saturn will be the morning star until March 18, then evening star to Dec. 22.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1870</span></h2> <p>JANUARY - 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30<br /> FEBRUARY = 6 - 13 - 20 - 27<br /> MARCH - 6 - 13 - 20 - 27<br /> APRIL - 3 - 10 - 17 - 24<br /> MAY - 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29<br /> JUNE 5-12-19-26<br /> JULY 3-10-17-24-31<br /> AUGUST 7-14-21-28<br /> SEPTEMBER 4-11-18-25<br /> OCTOBER 2-9-6-23-30<br /> NOVEMBER 6-13-20-27<br /> DECEMBER 4-11-18-25<br /> === JANUARY 1870 ===</p> <p>Moons Phases:</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Moons Phase.</td> <td>D.</td> <td>H.</td> <td>M..</td> </tr><tr><td>New Moon.</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> <td>48.</td> </tr><tr><td>First Quarter</td> <td>9.</td> <td>3..</td> <td>44.</td> </tr><tr><td>Full Moon</td> <td>17</td> <td>9.</td> <td>27</td> </tr><tr><td>Last Quarter</td> <td>24</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>D.</td> <td>D.W.</td> <td>S.R.</td> <td>S. 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I drove over to Mr Isaac Modeland's in the cutter and took dinner then Uncle Taylor and family came to our place from Oakville J. E Snell, Uncle T, and I drove to Brampton this evening and took tea with Martin Shipley &amp; wife, they were married on the 23rd of Decem 1869</p> <p>Sunday 2</p> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs J C Snell spent yesterday and last evening at our place. Aunt M Peacock and her daughter Sarah have been with us for a week. About 6 or 8 inches of snow fell last night, but it has rained heavily nearly all day New E Spent the day at home, which is a bad commencement for the New Year</p> <p>Monday 3</p> <p>Very stormy day with a cold west wind, Finished threshing our clover. We have 75 bush of red clover and 64 {(644} bush of Alsike it was hardly dry enought to thresh clean. The threshers charge $18 for 3 days work Spent the evening at home in pleasant chat with friends</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 4 1870</p> <p>Was helping J. Learment thresh clover seed today it did not yield well. Uncle Taylor and family left here this forenoon for Oakville they took Sarah Peacock with them Aunt Mary went to Toronto on the cars. I spent the evening at home being very tired went to bed early.</p> <p>Wednesday, 5</p> <p>Went to Brampton this forenoon and bought some fresh fish for my father to eat as he has been sick with a cold. Was at J. C. Snell's this afternoon he is away to Toronto. I put up the Mission bill in Zion the Meetings are hard work spent the evening at home.</p> <p>Thursday, 6</p> <p>Was helping Erastus {Buntings?} thrash clover for seed it turns out very well he will have about 20 bush. Spent the evening at Ambrose Woodhall's It has been a cold day. This is good sleighing now and a great deal of cordwood going into Brampton</p> <p>Jan. Friday, 7 1870</p> <p>Ambrose Woodhall and I drove down to Meadowvale this morning to attend the C.P.S.S. Convention. It was on the whole an interesting meeting and largely attended. I took dinner and tea at Mrs. Samuel Brown's and spent the time pleasantly with some very intelligent young people. Got home at 12 oclock.</p> <p>Saturday, 8</p> <p>Spent the forenoon in slaughtering a fat 2 year old steer for beef. Edwin Dixon and his sister Janie came here today from Amaranth, he has a small load of spring wheat Spent the evening at J.C. Snells and hour or too at his fathers pleasantly chatting with friends. Got home about 10 oclock.</p> <p>Sunday, 9. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached a Missionary sermon in Zion at 10.30 oclock this morning text - John VIII 12. Went to Brampton Church to night and heard Rev. Alex Sutherland preach a powerful sermon. Text Isaiah XXXIII 21, 22. It has been a very cold day There is good sleighing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Monday, 10 1870</p> <p>Drove over to Stuart's saw mill in the Esquesing township (about 11 miles) and brought home one thousand feet of lumber. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed 3 letters. I spent the evening in the W.M. Missionary meeting Rev. W.M. {Punshon?} was powerful speaker, he made an excellent speech.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11</p> <p>Recieved a copy of the Carthage Runner from Uncle Thomas Harrington yesterday it is a weekly paper of six pages Was engaged in hauling fire wood from the lower brush The weather has been somewhat milder the past 2 days and to night it is raining quite smartly from the south.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12</p> <p>Was a very wet day raining from N.E. Was engaged in hauling firewood from lower brush. I went up to Zion about 5 oclock this evening put on a fire and lit the lamps for the Missionary Meeting, a very small attendance, but we raised $30 by subscription.</p> <p>Jan. Thursday, 13 1870</p> <p>Rev J. Howard stayed all night with us he being the only one on the {deputation?} he lives in Orangeville. A very stormy cold day. Sold a fat cow for $30. It is a very frosty night Spent the evening at home in sifting Alsike clover seed. It is a slow job, all done with a hand seive.</p> <p>Friday, 14</p> <p>Was a very cold day. Drove over to the Gore Mills with 12 bush of wheat and 20 bush of oats and peas for meal. It was very slow work grinding because of the ice backing up the water Got home about 6.30 this eveing It was the coldest ride I have had this season. Spent the evening reading the newspapers.</p> <p>Saturday, 15</p> <p>Recieved yesterday a pamphlet from Uncle Adam {Tualing?} on the American {unclear, sar?}. Went to Brampton this afternooon to the C.P.A.S. Meeting for the election of officers for this year. it was a stormy meeting nearly all officers elect are Long's. It was quite a warm day and rained heavily from S.W. J.C.S. spent the afternoon and worked with us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Sunday, 16 1870</p> <p>Went to S.S. this morning quite a large attendance our Supt. present - lesson Matt II 13 to the end. Heard Rev D.G. Sutherland preach in Zion at 2 PM Text John XXI - 17th verse. Heard him preach the same sermon in Brampton to night. I saw Miss M.J. Thayne from Orangeville</p> <p>Monday, 17 A very wet day and warm, thawing very fast. Drove my sister Lavina over to school this morning in the cutter. Spent most of the day at the blacksmith's shop getting horses shod. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and reading.</p> <p>Tuesday, 18</p> <p>Great change in the weather since yesterday, it being a very cold day, and some of the fields are almost a sheet of ice. Spent the day in sifting Alsika clover seed which is a very tedious job on account of the smallness of the seed. Heard Dr Osniston lecture in W. M. Church Brampton on "Everybody's school" it was an excellent lecture and well recieved</p> <p>Jan. Wednesday, 19 1870</p> <p>Father and Mother went to Mr. J. W. Main's on a visit and was there all day. I was at J.C. Snell's this afternoon about half an hour This has been a nice mild day but the Etobicoke is so high with the late rains that the sideroad is impassible the water being over the road about 2 feet.</p> <p>Thursday, 20</p> <p>Went over to Mr. Stuarts sawmill (Esquesing) and brought home one thousand feet of 3rd quality lumber worth $3.50. The road is very icy, but good sleighing Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C. Snell's with some young folks Misses R. Carter and Emma Nickols the chief game was {Quintettes?} Got home at 10.40 oclock.</p> <p>Friday, 21</p> <p>Was out early this morning and went to Caledon for fence-posts and brought home 40 posts they were very large and paid 6 cents a piece for them being drawed out of the swamps for the road. The road is very icy and renders travelling difficult. Spent the evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Saturday, 22 1870</p> <p>Went to Caledodn again today and brought home 85 rails getting them out of Mr. Bells swamp. it is a very rough road. Got home about half past four Mr. J.C. &amp; Mrs. J.C. Snell spent the evening at our place. Aleck came up to day, he drove up with his pony and cutter. Spent the evening pleasantly.</p> <p>Sunday, 23</p> <p>Slept late this morning and did not get to S. School. Aleck and I drove up to J.C. Snell's and took dinner. Was at Zion this afternoon but the preacher dissappointed the audience by his absence. Heard Rev D.G. Sutherland preach in Brampton tonight. Spent rest of evening at Uncle William Ferguson's, he is now very sick</p> <p>Monday, 24</p> <p>A very cold day. Went to Caledon for cedar rails brought home 85. Spent the evening very pleasantly at a social meeting of the S. School on Ebenezer some of the teachers gave short speeches and we had cakes and tea. I was presented by Miss Sarah Snell with her photograph which is an excellent one.</p> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 25 1870</p> <p>There fell 2 or 3 inches of snow to day. Was hauling firewood from the lower brush the creek being just frozen hard enough to bear the team. Father went to Brampton to day to see Uncle William he is a great deal worse Protracted meetings commenced to night in Zion, there were only 10 present. Rev D.G. Sutherland was there.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26</p> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday this forenoon and finished hauling firewood having enough to last until next winter. Was hauling elm and hemlock rails for the live fence between Erastus Banting and I spent the evening at the meeting. 21 present. The young minister from Georgetown preached text - II Corinthians V 18</p> <p>Thursday, 27</p> <p>A nice clear day. Went to Mr. Stuarts Sawmill (Esquesing) and brought home 6.72 feet of lumber. Got home at 4 o'clock Spent the eveneing at the protracted meeting in Zion there were about 30 present. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached text - Psalm XI from 3rd verse</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Friday, 28 1870</p> <p>Finished hauling firewood having enough to burn a year. Was hauling elm rails and stakes also, have the lower brush cleared out. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting there were nearly 40 present Rev W. McFadden preached a good sermon</p> <p>Saturday, 29</p> <p>{Avid?} staid over night at our place. A nice mild day Spent the forenoon in writing a letter to Uncle Adam sending him a cheque for $45. Went to Brampton this afternoon and done some little shopping visited Uncle William who is no better. Spent the evening reading the newspapers.</p> <p>Sunday, 30</p> <p>Was at S.School this morning and had a short school our Supt. absent - lesson Matt II last 5 verses. Heard Rev DGS preach at Zion at 2 PM. Text Romans I 16th verse Quarterly Tickets renewed. Took tea and spent the evening at J.C.S. pleasantly in company with Miss S. W. Snell. Got home at 9 PM</p> <p>Jan. Monday, 31 1870</p> <p>Went to Mr. Stuarts sawmill and brought home 9.50 feet of lumber. Came home by the Naval station. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting Rev. Mr. Mitchell preached (from Petrolia)Text Matt XVI - 26 verse Two book pedlars from Muskoka staid here all night. They have a large stock of books.</p> <p>Feb. Tuesday, 1</p> <p>Which are published at the Wesleyan Book Room. I bought a copy of Wesleys Hymns for $1 and a Temperance tale called "Rachael's Soble's experience" @ 30 cents. The weather during the past month has been fine for winter, steady sleighing although quite a quantity of rain fell. Went to Zion at 3 o'clock afternoon for to split wood. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached text Revelations III 20th verse</p> <p>Wednesday, 2</p> <p>Went to Stewarts sawmill to day for the last time and brought 1500 feet of green pine lumber. There fell 3 or 4 inches of snow which has improved the sleighing Spent the evening at the protracted meeting, a larger attendance both ministers. Revs W.L. Mcfadden preached(text Luke XV Prodigal Son. One came forward to the altar.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Thursday, 3 1870</p> <p>Went to Brampton to day with a load of oats 52 bush @ 26 cents per bush sold to K. Chisholm &amp; Co. I saw a span of ponies belonging to K. Chisholm had all their hair closely clipped off leaving them a mouse color. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting. Rev. D.G.S preached. Two were forward to the alter.</p> <p>Friday, 4</p> <p>A cold stormy day wind from the N.E. Commenced hauling soft wood to Haggert's Foundry Brampton, took down 3 cords @ $2.00 per cord. Spent the evening at the protracted meeting Rev W.L. Mcfadden preached text Roman's VI 23rd verse. Three were forward to the alter Go to bed at 10.30 these nights.</p> <p>Saturday, 5</p> <p>Hauled 4 cords of wood to Brampton to day which makes 6 3/4 cords worth $13.50 {smudge makes words unclear} The sleighting {smudge} wards the {smudge} Spent the evening at home and finished reading Rachaels Noble's Experience</p> <p>Feb. Sunday, 6 1870</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning there was a large attendance our Supt. present lesson Psalm IV. We had no preaching in Lion this afternoon but Rev. A Fletcher preached at 6 oclock this evening text - Acts XIII 40, 41. Quite a large congregation. J.C. Snell &amp; wife to tea at our place.</p> <p>Monday, 7</p> <p>Went to Caledon to day for fence posts and brought 43 and two large gate posts worth 5 cents and 20 cents a piece, had a good deal of trouble in getting them out as the swamp is rough, Got home about six oclock. Rev D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion to night text Matt XV 23rd verse One more forward to the altar.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8</p> <p>Miss Lizzie Burnett has spent 2 days with us in serving, she is a clever and pleasant girl Rev D.G.S. preached again to nights text. "I am almost persuaded to be a Christian." There was a very fair attendance. Was brisking a colt by hauling firewood which job is now done for this season</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Wednesday, 9 1870</p> <p>Brought a load of lime from Mr. Townsend's lime kiln on the 5th line road - ro 30 - 26 bush worth 12 1/2 cents per bush. Rev W.L. McF. preached to night text - "Create in one a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me" Psalm II - There were two more forward to night to the alter Kezia Sr. and W. Aindle making 7 in all.</p> <p>Thursday, 10</p> <p>Spent the afternoon in Brampt getting the newspapers, "Banner Guardian" and "Messenger" also bought a box of paper collars Rev D.G. Sutherland preached to night text John IV 13th &amp; 14 a very good sermon three more came forward to the altar and we had a good meeting. A collect for word did {ill?} amount: $2.33.</p> <p>Friday, 11</p> <p>Was engaged in clearing up a load of barley, and farming peas of which we have threshed already {unclear} 20 bush. Rev W.L. McFadden preached to night text "Turn ye for why will you die Oh house of Isreal - Ezekiel - Rev A. Fletcher assisted him there were two more forward. A very good attendance and good order.</p> <p>Feb. Saturday, 12 1870</p> <p>Spent the day in sawing firewood with the bucksaw a choring around at other jobs. Father went to Brampton to the official Quarterly meeting. Quite a cold stormy day wind in the West Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday, and reading the life and doings of Richard Heaver the Great English Revivalist.</p> <p>Sunday, 13</p> <p>Went to Quarterly meeting at Brampton this morning Rev W. McCoullough from Oakville preached text - Ephesians III 14 to 21st verses Rev Flitcher preached in Zion this evening text John III 16th There was quite a large attendance but rather a dull meeting, there was no fresh seekers forward Not a very large attendance at Q. Meeting.</p> <p>Monday, 14</p> <p>We had 2 or 3 inches of snow to day but is mild this evening like a {unsure}. Spent the day shaving firewood with bucksaw. {Unclear} horses one being very sick with distemper Rev W. L. McFadden preached text Peter IV 18th a very good sermon an average attendance but no fresh souls forwards</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Tuesday, 15 1870</p> <p>A very fine day and thawing fast Uncle George Burke and wife came to our place this evening from Pickering. Went up to the Church at 4 o'clock for to split wood. Rev W. McFadden preached text Prov III 35th A very good preached sermon. Another penitent forward, Sarah Snell, making 10 throughout the meeting.</p> <p>Wednesday, 16</p> <p>Another fine day and cast such beautiful moon light. Uncle William visited J.C. Snell's today perhaps for the last time as he is growing worse all the time. Spent the day at spliting stove wood. Rev D.G.S. preached to night text II Kings V. 12th No fresh penitents forward but we had a good meeting. Recieved a Valentine from Aunt Jennie Barthay.</p> <p>Thursday, 17</p> <p>A wet stormy day. We had a visit from Old Mr. and Mrs. Burke from Scarborough also Mr. John Snell and Mrs. J.C. Snell spent the afternoon with us. Had a very good meeting to night in Zion Lovefeast and sacrament and all were blessed in their soulds while listening to Christian experiences.</p> <p>Feb. Friday, 18 1870</p> <p>Our visitors from Pickering and Scarborough started for home to day it being very cold again. Spent the evening pleasantly at the Anniversary of Brampton Baptist School not a very large attendance but they realized $20. Mr. A. Dicks presided and several interesting speakers addressed the meeting.</p> <p>Saturday, 19</p> <p>The straw stack in our farmyard slipped over during the night and completley buried a pig (Berkshire) we had great difficulty on getting her out alive and is now only a little lame. Was engagged in building the stack again. Sold 10 bush of red clover seed @ $6.25 per bush to K. Chisholm Brampton. Spent evening at home</p> <p>Sunday, 20</p> <p>One of the coldest days this winter Went to S.S. this morning small attendance Supt absent Text Psalm I - John Taylor preached at Zion this afternoon text Genesis VI 3rd 20 members in the class to day how glad I felt to see some of the backsliders returned to meeting. I spent the evening practising on the Melodeon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Monday, 21. 1870</p> <p>If it is possible colder than it was yesterday and then are getting some huge snow drifts in the lanes and on the roads. Drove my sister over to day school this morning and went to Brampton and visited Uncle William who is growing gradually worse and suffering a good deal. Spent the evenin at home in music and reading.</p> <p><br /> Tuesday, 22.</p> <p>Cold and blistering. Drove Lavina over to school in the cutter. Misses Elizabeth and Esther Burnett spent the after noon at our place. I drove them up to Campbelle's this evening and spent it at J.C.S. pleasantly in chat, and a game of Quintettes, "Familiar Quotations" Got home at 10 oclock.</p> <p><br /> Wedensday, 23.</p> <p>Was engaged in fanning up peas and feedingthe stock. Wrote a letter to Uncle John Ferguson in St. Joe yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife took tea with us this evening. Spent the evening at the prayer meeting in Zion there were only ten present so that our meeting was short. Sister Jennie received a letter from Aunt Jennie.</p> <p><br /> Feb. Thursday, 24, 1870.</p> <p>Father and J.C. Snell went to Toronto this morning on the {unclear}. Came home this evening. Father bought a box of raisins (28 lbs) for $2.00 and 7 lbs of tea @ 48 cents and registered our heifer calf Carrie i the Herd Book, she is the first Pure Bred Durham we have bred. Sister Jennie spent the day at our place also her daughter Mary Ellen.</p> <p><br /> Friday, 25.</p> <p>Father sold 3 bush of {unclear} Clover seed to R. Chisholm @ $9 per bush. The weather is a good deal milder to day being clear and bright with warm sunshine. Went to Brampton to night and heard Prof. Wild give his great lecture "What will the world come to" he is a good speaker and reasons well. Not a very large attendance.</p> <p><br /> Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Went to the Grove Mills this forenoon with 10 bags of peas and oats for chopping. Spent the afternoon in Brampton at Uncle William's he is growing worse every day and the lump is now a fearful size. Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday and reading the newspapers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Sunday, 27. 1870</p> <p>A very stormy day, snowing from the East all the time. Went to S.S. this morning about 24 present and our Supt. Lesson, Luke II 40th to 52nd he stated that our school had given $20 during the year for the S.S. Missionary Cause. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion this afternoon text Revelations II and latter clause of 10th verse, it was a good sermon. 16 present.</p> <p></p> <p>Monday, 28.</p> <p>Good sleighing all through this month and during the last two weeks very cold weather and blustering. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and brought a "Church Harmonist" from there for to practice the tunes on the melodeon. John Learmont spent the evening at our place in social chat.</p> <p></p> <p>March. Tuesday, 1.</p> <p>Spent the forenoon in going over to the Gore {?} Mills for the 20 bush of chopped grain. Spent the afternoon in docking the sheelp and doctoring a sick ram. The weather was mild with frequent westerly snow showers. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C. Snell's in reading "Ladies Repository" and in conversation. Got home at 10:30 P.M.</p> <p></p> <p>March. Wednesday, 2. 1870.</p> <p>A pretty cold day. Father and mother went to Brampton to see Uncle William who is radually getting worse. Bought a rat trap as the rats and mice are very plenty around the barn. Went up to Zion about 3'oclok for to practice on the melodeon before the commencement of the prayer meeting. There were 13 present.</p> <p></p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>A fine clear day. Went to Henry {unclear}'s swamp at got a cedar pole 23 feet long for to make a ladder. Joshua Modeland with his wife and mother spent the afternoon at our place. Also Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Modeland from Elora, the latter intend staying all night and drive home tomorrow a distance of 45 miles.</p> <p></p> <p>Friday, 4.</p> <p>Father and I drove over to Mr. Cook's sawmill in the Esquesing and purchased 9360 shingles at $2.08 per thousand. Mrs. {unclear} spent part of the day at our place she intends going to her husband in Kansas. To day is the fifth anniversary of my conversion. Miss Elizabeth Burnett was sewing to day at our place and will for a few days.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Saturday.2C_5._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Saturday, 5. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Tuesday.2C_8._1870"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Tuesday, 8. 1870</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 9.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 10.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Saturday, 5. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Another fine warm day and thawing quite fast. Finished threshing our peas by fanning up another 80 bush making nearly over 200 bush off about 7 acres. George Modeland called here this afternoon and took his mother home I drove Lizzie Burnett over home this evening, she is clever young woman</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 6.</span></h2> <p>Went to S School this morning our Sup present and a large attendance Lesson Psalms II - 12th verse. Mr J. Holtby preached at Zion this afternoon text Proverbs XXII 3rd verse. Kezia Snell came down and took tea at our place, we drove up to meeting at Edmonton {Lodge} and heard Mr Torrance preach. Drove Kezia home and spent the rest of the evning at J.C.S.'s.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 7.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged to day in making a ladder. Father went to Brampton to see Uncle William he is getting worse all the time. I drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought mother home where she had been spending the day. Spent the rest of evening at home playing the melodeon. Jo. Learment came in for a social chit-chat.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Tuesday, 8. 1870</span></h2> <p>J.C. Snell drove father and I over in the sleigh to Mr Ackrow's Auction sale of partly Pure Bred and highly graded stock they were in good condition and brought high prices. Durham Cows @ 130 to $140, Grade Cows $75 to 90 sheep from $30 to 40 per pair He lives 4 or 5 miles below Malton in town'p of Etobicoke. Got home at 7 o'cl being gone nearly 12 hours</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 9.</span></h2> <p>Drove down to Brampton this morning and brought up Mr George Armstrong and Mrs Trueman who spent the day at our place. Spent the evening at Mr {Tuflery's?} social given for the relief of Mrs Barnard, they realized $35 There was a great crowd of people from all parts of the township Got home shortly after 11 oclock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 10.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged to day in making a shaving horse. J.C. Snell and wife spent most of the day with us. Mr and Mrs Smith spent the afternoon here also. Spent the evening at the prayer meeting in Zion there were only 10 present but we had a very good meeting We had 3 inches more snow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Friday.2C_11._1870"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Friday, 11. 1870</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_13"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Monday.2C_14._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Monday, 14. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 15.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_16."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 16.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Friday, 11. 1870</span></h2> <p>Went to Norval Mills with 35 bush of peas and oats for chopping, had to wait until 5 o'clock for it but it was well ground Spent the evening at Zion practicing with Mr Snell's young folks the tunes for singing in the Church.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 12</span></h2> <p>A very cold day for the season. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a "Canadian Church Harmonist" for $1.00 at Meguire and Bannisters Drug and Book store and a bottle of hair Oil for 25 cents also a bottle of Mucillage. Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday, shaving etc etc</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 13</span></h2> <p>A very stormy Sunday, I think over a foot of snow fell. Went to S.S. supt absent - lesson - Matt III. Miss Nellie Snell was present from Cheltenham. Rev W. McFadden preach at Zion text - Timothy II 15th. Heard of the death of Mr James McGuire S.S. Missionary on Friday last. Spent the evening at home playing the Melodeon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Monday, 14. 1870.</span></h2> <p>A fine day after the storm Finished making a ladder 22 feet long. Spent the evening at Uncle William's and my father with some friends, he is very weak and suffers a great deal in body and mind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 15.</span></h2> <p>Drove down to Mr Chisholm's Mills with a grist of nearly 24 bush. Was at the Spring Assizes for the county about 2 hours listening to lawyers and the judge, it is quite interesting to hear them. I rode up with J.C.S. to his place and staid all night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 16.</span></h2> <p>A very stormy day, commenced snowing about 9 oclock last night and continued all day. Spent most of the day at J.C. Snell's reading and playing the melodeon Went up to Mr John Snell's in the evening and staid all night spent the evening pleasantly with the young folks playing Quintettes and on singing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Thursday.2C_17._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Thursday, 17. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_18."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Sunday.2C_20._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Sunday, 20. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 21.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 22.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Thursday, 17. 1870.</span></h2> <p>The storm has abated this morning leaving about 2 feet more snow which is badly drifted. J.C. Snell drove me home in the sleigh and had great difficulty in travelling having to shovel part of the road I enjoyed my visit to Mr Snell's very well being well entertained by all. Was at Brampton this afternoon and received the C. Messenger {The Canadian Messenger, a periodical publication} for 15th March</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 18.</span></h2> <p>A fine clear day. Drove father and mother down to Uncle William's this morning in the sleigh he is a great deal worse Went to the Post Office and got the Globe and the Banner Had a drive this afternoon around a 1000 acres. John {Hindle?} started for Missouri on Wednesday Morning last.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 19.</span></h2> <p>Went to Chisholm's Mills this morning and brought home the grist. It is a fine warm day. J.C. Snell and wife took tea at our place to night on their way to Edmonton. Spent the evening at home and took a full bath the first for two months for fear of taking cold</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Sunday, 20. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Drove father down to Brampton early this morning. came back and went to S.S. our supt pres - lesson, Psalm III. I played the melodeon in S.S. for the first time, also played it at Zion this afternoon, but had no preacher spent the evening at Uncle William's and father intends sitting up with him all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 21.</span></h2> <p>It's thawing a good deal and the snow is quite soft. Had a visit from Mrs Joseph Bauer and her son Jonathan. Was down to Uncle William's this afternoon Mr and Mrs Robert Gardiner were there and she is going to stay all week. Spent the evening at home playing on the melodeon out of the "Gem".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 22.</span></h2> <p>Went to Brampton this morning with my father, he has to be at Uncle William's nearly all the time. Received all the back numbers of "Country Gentleman" from Jan 1st and will take the remainder of the volumes. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in pleasant conversation. Got home at 10-20 oclock. It is quite cold and freezing hard to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Wednesday.2C_23._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Wednesday, 23. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Saturday.2C_26._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Saturday, 26. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 27.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 28.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Wednesday, 23. 1870.</span></h2> <p>A fine clear day but a cold North wind. Spent the evening at Uncle Williams and sat up with him all night, Mr Perry sat up also, he takes a great deal of care and attention and eats a great quantity of ice. It is a tiresome job to keep awake all night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 24.</span></h2> <p>Came home at noon to day. Mrs John Snell and June spent all afternoon at our place they were at the funeral of Mrs Christopher Cheyne who died on Tuesday last. Drove father down to Brampton this evening he is going to stay all night. Rev W.L. McFadden preached the finest sermon in Cheyne's Church T. Township</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 25.</span></h2> <p>Spent the day in feeding stock and sawing stovewood. John Simpson {illegible word} died last night he has been sick most of the winter was quite an old man age 75 Spent the evening practicing {illegible word} tunes at J.C. Snell's with Kezia and Emma Snell and Lavina, it will take a good deal of practice to sing well.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Saturday, 26. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged this forenoon in feeding and taking care of stock. We have 18 young lambs they are growing fast and are strong and healthy. Went to Brampton this afternoon Mr and Mrs Robert Gardiner were at Uncle Williams. Received a copy of "Country Gentleman" from Albany New York</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 27.</span></h2> <p>A very stormy day, it snowed quite fast all day from the East with a strong wind piling it into great heaps. Spent the day entirely at home. Mrs J.C. Snell was here all day being storm-staid she came here last night. J.C.S. went down to Uncle Williams to sit up with him all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 28.</span></h2> <p>The storm has eased leaving nearly all the lanes and roads impassable with snow drifts Spent the forenoon in shovelling out our lane and off the roofs of buildings as the snow is very wet and soft. It is quite mild to day and thawing fast Drove to Brampton this afternoon with the sleigh.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Tuesday.2C_29._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Tuesday, 29. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_31."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 31.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Friday.2C_1._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. Friday, 1. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 2.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 3.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Tuesday, 29. 1870.</span></h2> <p>A fine warm day and thawing very fast had no frost last night at all. Was engaged in making a gate for the head of the lane next the road. J.C.S. came here this afternoon in the cutter for his family who have been storm staid since saturday. J. Learment was over and spent the evening. Little Mary E. Snell was</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 30.</span></h2> <p>1 year old to day Spent the afternoon and evening pleasantly at Mr Jordan's School Examination at No 16 he appears to be a thorough teacher and well liked by the scholar The evening meeting was enlivened with short addresses and songs with violin, flute and melodeon Went down to Uncle Williams and sat up the rest of the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 31.</span></h2> <p>The good sleighing has continued all through this month. There has fallen fully 4 feet of snow coming in 3 big storms and drifting up the roads badly making travelling disagreeable. The weather has been tolerably mild on an average. Father and Mother spent the day at J.C.S's and at Brampton all night. I was working at a gate.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Friday, 1. 1870.</span></h2> <p>A fine day and thawing fast there is yet 2 or 3 feet of snow Spent the day making gates and other carpenter work. Willy the hired boy is sawing stovewood Father and mother came home this evening from Brampton. Spent the evening practising at J.C.S. with his sisters, Miss Maggie Gordon was there from Churchville</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 2.</span></h2> <p>I think the warmest day we have had this year. Was at the same work as yesterday. J.C. Snell and family called this afternoon they are going to spend the night at Uncle William's. Was at Brampton getting my watch chain repaired Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 3.</span></h2> <p>Father and mother went to Brampton this morning and staid all day. Drove the sleigh up to S.S. our Supt was present and gave us a good talk on the lesson Psalm IV. Went to Zion this afternoon but we had no preacher Rev A. Fletcher being planned. Spent evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Monday.2C_4._1870"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. Monday, 4. 1870</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Thursday.2C_7._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. Thursday, 7. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 9.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Monday, 4. 1870</span></h2> <p>A fine warm day, quite a hard frost last night. We have 25 young lambs, they are doing well and strong and healthy. Father is at Brampton all day. Two men here this evening from above Guelph forto buy our bull "Clifton". Was at the same work as Saturday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 5.</span></h2> <p>Sold a grade cow this morning at $50 to a man from Guelph I went down to Uncle William this morning and staid with him all day. The snow is fast disappearing and the roads are quite muddy. Mr William Newhouse is sitting up with to night, it is a tirsom and sleepy job.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 6.</span></h2> <p>Got very little sleep last night Was engaged in assorting the turnips which are growing fast on account of warm weather. Drove over to Matt {Cation's?} for a swarm of bees but they were all dead having died through the winter. Spent the evening at home practicing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Thursday, 7. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Discovered that several of our young apple trees are girdled with the mice. Was grafting them to day by inserting the ends of the graft one below and the other above the wound. I think the warmest day of the season. Spent the evening at J. Learments in social chat about things in general</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 8.</span></h2> <p>Spent the most of the day in feeding stock. Went to Brampton this afternoon and staid down all night. E. Bunting sat up with me, he is a good hand to keep awake and in nursing. Uncle William was very bad to day being delirious nearly all the time. He rested well all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 9.</span></h2> <p>Came home this morning at 10 A.M. Before coming visited J.E. Wood's Barber shop. Was at J.C. Snell's this afternoon rode on 'Pollie' the first time with the saddle. The roads are in a bad state, the mud being quite deep. Spent evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Sunday.2C_10._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. Sunday, 10. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Wednesday.2C_13._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. Wednesday, 13. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 15.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Sunday, 10. 1870.</span></h2> <p>J.C. Snell called here early this morning from Brampton for breakfast. Went to S.S. at 9 1/2 AM Supt. pres. lesson John I 35 to 37th. the roads are very muddy Went to Uncle William's this afternoon and staid all night with him. Mr J. Pickard sat up with me. He was very restless all night and is sinking fast</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 11.</span></h2> <p>Came home early this morning being relieved of my charge by my father. Went to Mr David Cations and bought 2 pigs 3 months old @ $4 a piece Drove mother down to Brampton this afternoon. Uncle William Ferguson died to night about 8.30 o'clock aged 36 years He died very easy and was quite conscious</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 12.</span></h2> <p>Though unable to speak or to open his eyes. Spent the forenoon in Brampton making preparations for the funeral. Bo't {short for bought} a jack nife for 65 cents. Rode up to J.C.S this afternoon to inform them of the death. Mrs J.C.S staid all night with us Spent the evening at home</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Wednesday, 13. 1870.</span></h2> <p>A nice warm day. Went to Uncle William's funeral there was quite a large attendance most of the stores and shop's were closed, Rev McFadden preached text I Thessalonians IV 13 and 14th; it was a good sermon, plain and practical He was buried in the new cemetry beside little Herman. Spent the evening writing a letter to Uncle John</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 14.</span></h2> <p>A very warm close day and thawing very fast the roads are still very muddy though they are some drier, the gravel road below No 10 is as hard and dry as summer Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed two letters one to Amaranth and the other to Missouri. Spent the evening playing the melodeon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 15.</span></h2> <p>Weather similar to yesterday. Was engaged in making gates and seeing to the stock gnerally. Was trimming appletrees and waxing them where they were girdled by the mice. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in reading and social chat. Was at blacksmiths to day and got "Jessie" shod on fore feet to help her lameness</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Saturday.2C_16._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. Saturday, 16. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_18."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Tuesday.2C_19._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. Tuesday, 19. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 21.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Saturday, 16. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was kept as a holiday by the shopkeepers of Brampton Spent the day at {Jabeza} Heath's in helping to remove a couple of frame buildings one a hog pen and a back kitchen. Spent the evening at home preparing for tomorrow and reading the Country Gentleman and the Globe</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 17.</span></h2> <p>Walked up to S. School this morning, the attendance was small Supt. was absent lesson Psalm V. I lead the singing by playing the melodeon. It has threatened rain for 2 or 3 days and is raining slowly from the East all day with a strong wind. Spent the rest of the day at home because of the weather. Was reading "Four years in the Old World"</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 18.</span></h2> <p>It is raining still though heavier than yesterday. Went to Brampton this afternoon on foot and mailed 4 copies of "Peel Banner" to Carthage, Claremont, Coleridge and Oakville Got measured for a suit of grey tweed to $15. Dawson Modeland has been sick with measles {letter stroked out} had a chat to Georgie Armstrong, first time this winter.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Tuesday, 19. 1870.</span></h2> <p>The rain has continued all day with a sort of mizzle and fog, it is a warm rain and the grass is beginning to look green once more. The fall wheat looks unusually well this spring. Was engaged in fixing up the railroad for {hors} fork in the old barn. Was also at blacksmiths getting the plow ready for spring work Spent the evening playing the melodeon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 20.</span></h2> <p>It rained quite fast until noon when it partially cleared up having rained almost without cessation since Sunday morning Was engaged in picking over the potatoes quite a few have rotted since storing them but we have plenty for summer use. Went to Brampton on horseback, the roads are very muddy. J.C.S. took tea here on his way home from London</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 21.</span></h2> <p>It is very dull and cloudy but quite warm and pleasant but for the superabundance of mud! mud! Was putting up the railroad for the horse fork in the old barn there is considerable work about it and will need to work well or will not pay for the trouble and expense. Spent the evening at home performing on the Melodeon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Friday.2C_22._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. Friday, 22. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Monday.2C_25._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. Monday, 25. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 27.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Friday, 22. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday and nearly finished the job. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and staid all night. The young folks were down from the old places and we spent the evening in practising tunes for to sing in the Church Sat up late reading newspaper now full of Red River News.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 23.</span></h2> <p>A very warm day. Spent the forenoon in sowing clover seed a mixture of red and alsike on the flats of the Etobicoke and in the bush, was also building fence, blown over by the wind Was grafting some of the young apple trees with scions from a Siberian Crab tree. Spent the evening in reading.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 24.</span></h2> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt absent - lesson - John II 11th verse there was a good attendance, Mr {A?} Woodhill was Vice Supt. Rev Mr. Sutherland preach at Zion at 2 1/2 PM text John III 3rd verse. It was a warm day but there was a heavy shower this afternoon and is still raining after dark. The roads are fearful.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Monday, 25. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Another fine warm day. Was engaged in hewing cedar sleepers for the old barn. Got my foot badly bruised by a horse stepping on the instep and was laid up for half a day and could scarcely walk. Spent the evening at home in reading the Country Gentleman which is one of the best agricultural papers published in America.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 26.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday. Went to Mr Simpon's Sale of farm stock and household furniture this afternoon most of the articles brought high prices especially the cows and pigs A few of the neighbours started plowing yesterday but the ground is very wet. Mrs J.C.S. {walked?} down this afternoon. Spent evening in writing to Uncle Adam.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 27.</span></h2> <p>A very warm day. Spent all day in Brampton at the C.P.A.S. Spring Fair, there was an unusually large attendance and the show of horse very fine and a great many of them. The show of bulls was very fair, we took the second prize in the 2 yr old class {with?} Clifton $4 the other bull was a son of "{Louder?} Duke" and hard to beat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Thursday.2C_28._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. Thursday, 28. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Sunday.2C_1._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">May. Sunday, 1. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 2.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 3.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Thursday, 28. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Commenced plowing sod to day for the first this season, the ground is quite wet, but will be in good order in 2-3 days plowed nearly 1/4 acre. Spent the evening in reading the Globe and Banner and in practising on the melodeon the tunes of the C.C. Harmonist for Chapell singing on a Sunday</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 29.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday. Father was sowing clover seed, timothy, and Alsike on the fall wheat, the prospect for wheat is not promising, it being very thin on the ground Spent the evening at J.C. Snells drove up in the buggie, the roads are rough, was practising drove the girls home</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 30.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work again, we had two teams plowing which makes the work go on faster, have nearly 5 acres plowed. The weather during the month has been fine and warm and very little frost for the season, we have had a good deal of rain, the ground being quite soft and wet yet and no seeding done.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Sunday, 1. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.School at 9.30 A.M. our Supt. abs. Rev Mr Brooks was there from Etobicoke Tp. - lesson - Psalm VI. Took dinner at J.C.S. and was at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. and lead the singing by the melodeon Mr T. Holtby preached text Matt XXV and last verse. Spent the evening in reading "Katie Johnstone's Cross" a prize Canadian Tale for S.S.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 2.</span></h2> <p>Was plowing sod with two teams on the other places we have about 7 acres plowed Willy was making flower beds in front of the house and digging in the garden. Mother walked up to J.C. Snell's across the fields and spent the day. Spent the evening at home at the same as last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 3.</span></h2> <p>A very warm day almost as hot as any day in summer. Was plowing fall wheat stubble ground and sowing oats it being the first seeding we have done this season, sowed about six acres. Spent the evening the same way as the last one</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May.2C_Wednesday.2C_4._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May, Wednesday, 4. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Saturday.2C_7._Sunday.27s_Programme_.7Bhandwritten_in_place_of_date.7D_1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">May. Saturday, 7. Sunday's Programme {handwritten in place of date} 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_8._Saturday.27s_Programme_.7Bhandwritten_in_place_of_date.7D"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 8. Saturday's Programme {handwritten in place of date}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 9.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May, Wednesday, 4. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Finished putting in 6 acres of oats and commenced plowing up the turnip ground for barley. Our new neighbors arrived to day, Mr and Mrs Jonas from Bowmanville, they have bought the Simpon farm they staid all night at our place. they are very friendly free and social.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 5.</span></h2> <p>Was sowing barley on fall plowing the ground is got almost too hard and does not work well. Was plowing across the creek in the old turnip ground and nearly finished. Planted a few early potatoes in the garden.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 6.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday and have that field about half done. Went to blacksmiths at noon to get plow shares sharpened. Lent the cultivator to Mr H. Jonas, he has done no seeding yet. Set in a wet night and rained a good deal</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Saturday, 7. Sunday's Programme {handwritten in place of date} 1870.</span></h2> <p>Went to Quarterly Meeting at Brampton this morning. Rev Mr McFadden preached text I Peter I latter clause of 12th verse Took dinner at Mrs Trueman's The young folks all drove down to Chisholm's Mills and visited Mr Maine's and spent the time pleasantly until about 8 oclock. Got home about 9 oclock</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 8. Saturday's Programme {handwritten in place of date}</span></h2> <p>Finished a ten acre field of barley and seeded it with cover and tomothy about 14 pound to the acre. Father spent the afternoon in Brampton at the Official Quarterly Meeting and at George Armstrong's Sale of house furniture, they are going to remove to New York. Spent the evening reading the newspaper.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 9.</span></h2> <p>The weather continues quite warm with occasional showers the trees in the woods are fast getting green as well as the fruit trees, the rhubarb is fit for use. We are still feeding all our stock but the sheep Was plowing all day. Spent the evening reading the Guardian</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Tuesday.2C_10._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May. Tuesday, 10. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Friday.2C_13._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">May. Friday, 13. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 15.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Tuesday, 10. 1870.</span></h2> <p>There was considerable rain to day and a thunder shower this evening. Was plowing sod on the other place with two teams. George Armstrong {jnr? short form for junior} spent the afternoon at our place as a farewell visit before he leaves the country. Spent the evening at home It is now splendid moonlight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 11.</span></h2> <p>Was sowing spring wheat and barley across the creek. The land is very soft and seems full of water. Another thunder shower with some hail. Spent the evening in Brampton at Mrs Trueman's with the Armstrong's they start early to morrow morn for New York City, where they are going to live. Got home about 12 oclock</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 12.</span></h2> <p>Finished the field we were at yesterday and seeded it down with Alsike clover, 4 lbs to the acre. Was sowing peas this afternoon on the other place on sod. Father spent part of the evening at Harry Jonas's This is J.F. Dyer's birthday aged 27 years. Spent the evening playing the melodeon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Friday, 13. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was sowing peas and harrowing with both teams, the ground is rather hard from being plowed when wet. Sister Lavina has been sick all week with the measles which disease is in nearly every family. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, they are very little more than half through seeding Little is also sick with measles.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 14.</span></h2> <p>Finished seeding this evening except the rolling the oats and barley are nicely two inches Father went to Brampton and bought 12 lbs of fresh beef and got the newspapers and some oranges and lemons for the sick folks. Put out the young calfes on the grass. Was repairing {letter stroked out} line fences across the creek next to {word or name illegible}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 15.</span></h2> <p>The weather is very warm and dry. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place yesterday being the second anniversary of their wedding. Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm VII the library was distributed on a new {plan?} avoiding confusion during school hours. A disappoint numb at Zion this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Monday.2C_16._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May. Monday, 16. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_18."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Thursday.2C_19._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">May. Thursday, 19. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 21.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Monday, 16. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in rolling the spring grain with two rollers and two teams. Washed the sheep (31) in the Etobicoke this afternoon the water was quite warm. Turned out the cows on the grass to day for the first, there is very good pasture and nearly two weeks earlier in the season than usual.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 17.</span></h2> <p>Finished rolling so that we are now quite through seeding Was plowing a small field behind the shed for Hungarian grass. Father went to the funeral of Old Mrs John Watson aged 85 years, Rev W. Millard preached. Sister Emma is very sick with the measles.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 18.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in hauling the stones off the meadow, the grass does not look very well in pastures. Was plowing ground for potato planting. Mr and Mrs Harry Joness spent the evening and staid all night at our place, they have given up the Simpon farm after living on it two weeks</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Thursday, 19. 1870.</span></h2> <p>{Written at top of page above title} Received a letter from Mrs. A Ferguson</p> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday afternoon but gave up work this afternooon on account of blistered feet. Harry Joness moved all his furniture down to our place and stowed it away in the driving house until he gets a house for to live in. They are rather a nice young couple and are free and easy in their manner</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 20.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged all day in hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the open drills hauled 13 loads. Mrs H Joness staid all last night with us she went to Brampton this afternoon, her husband and father in law are away trying to buy a farm. Spent the evening at home practising on the melodeon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 21.</span></h2> <p>Finished planting the potatoes put in fully 3/4 of an acre, planted a few drills of corn (sweet) which came from Missouri. Am nearly laid up with blistered feet. Went to Brampton this evening and bought a pair of shoes for every day wear @ $2.25. The Weekly Globe is enlarged and improved in appearance.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Sunday.2C_22._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May. Sunday, 22. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Wednesday.2C_25._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">May. Wednesday, 25. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_26"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 27.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Sunday, 22. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Dawson Modeland came up early this morning and staid all day at our place. Spent the day entirely at home. Father and mother went to Zion this afternoon and Rev Mr. Johnston P.M. Minister preach They drove over to J.C. Snell's he being quite sick with a bad cold. The weather is quite chilly tonight</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 23.</span></h2> <p>Commenced shearing the sheep this morning. Harry Jonas was helping us, we sheared 19 and then gave up, the wool being rather damp. Was engaged this afternoon in fanning up a load of barley for market Mr H. Jonas has bought John Woodhall's farm @ $5000</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 24.</span></h2> <p>Went to Brampton this morning and started at 9 a.m. for Toronto, staid there two hours then started for Oakville via the G.W.R. and arrived at 1.30 P.M. Spent the afternoon pleasantly looking at the boat races. Had a 2 1/2 mile trip in a row boat on the lake of Ontario.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Wednesday, 25. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Oakville is rather a nice village the streets are lined with maple trees, grapes and strawberries are largely cultivated. Staid last night at Uncle Taylor's he is doing a good business (saddler and the family are in good health Left here at 4 P.M. and spent two hours in Toronto. Took tea at Mrs {Beeb's?}, No 10 King St. West. Got to Brampton at 8 P.M.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 26</span></h2> <p>Great excitement about the Fenian's they have crossed over below Montreal but were driven back with slaughter Hauled two loads of barley to Brampton containing 135 bush at 50 cents per bush. The weather this week is quite cool but no frost, so far, being very favourable for fruit of all kinds</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 27.</span></h2> <p>Sold another load of barley 66 bushels at the same price Was engaged in finishing the Simpson line fence Aunt Mary Peacock came out from Toronto yesterday and we drove up and spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in social chat and arrived home at 11 oclock P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Saturday.2C_28._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May. Saturday, 28. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May._Tuesday.2C_31._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">May. Tuesday, 31. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Wednesday.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">June. Wednesday, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Saturday, 28. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was plowing turnip ground all day it was plowed last fall but it has baked and is very hard in the hollows, there is about 3 1/2 acres in the peice Spent the evening at home preparing for Sunday and reading the Con {Country} Gentleman</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 29.</span></h2> <p>Went to S School this morn our Supt pres - lesson - Psalm VIII - it was an interesting lesson J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 3 P.M. - text - Hebrews XII 14th verse. J.C. Snell and family came down and spent the evening at our place. M. Jane Peacock spent the afternoon here It has been a warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 30.</span></h2> <p>Finished plowing the turnip land the first time. Sowed half an acre of Hungarian grass seed and rolled the potatoes, they are not up yet Sold a Berkshire sow 3 mo's old for $12 to J.C. Snell Spent the evening reading a day school library.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. Tuesday, 31. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling manure on the turnip ground, hauled 25 loads. Samuel Bunting sen. {senior?} was digging post holes for us in the front lane, he dug 10 the ground is very hard. The weather is warm and dry, no rain for more than a week Spent the evening the same manner as last.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Wednesday, 1.</span></h2> <p>The weather during the first half of May was showery and warm during the latter end of the month it was very warm and no rain. Was engaged today in digging post holes dug 14 but it was hard work. Miss E. Burnett commenced work at our place A.F. Campbell will be married to morrow to Miss E. {Baldrek?} of Toronto Township</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 2.</span></h2> <p>Was nailing on the boards to the posts and some digging It has been a very warm day but is quite cool in the evening Sister Emma was at Brampton and bought off Mr Dale some very nice house flowers. Mr and Mrs H. Joness gave us a short call this afternoon. A.F.C married to day by Rev R. Arnold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Friday.2C_3._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. Friday, 3. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Monday.2C_6._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. Monday, 6. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Friday, 3. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday also hung a new gate at the road and made a curved board fence on either side, the gate posts are round cedar and planed and look very well. There is a great quantity of wheat going to Brampton and is worth $100 per bush. Spent the</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 4.</span></h2> <p>evening at J.C. Snell's practicing with Kezia and Sarah, had a nice time. Was engaged in hauling away the old rails out of the the lane and finishing it up, it is a great improvement Received a copy of "Carthage Patriot" from Uncle Thomas Bought some articles of furniture at Baird's store Brampton (Sec Cash Acc)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 5.</span></h2> <p>Drove the buggy to S.School Supt pres. lesson John III 28 to 30th. We had some light showers to day, a thunder storm last night. Was at Zion at 2 P.M. had no minister. J.C. Snell and wife went to Toronto yesterday to hear Mr {Punshon?} preach to day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Monday, 6. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Commenced doing the statute labour of working on the roads, was filling gravel waggons for mending the gravel road below No 10 Mr. Mrs J.C. Snell came from Toronto to day, I drove her up home this evening It is a warm moonlight night. Father took a load of peas &amp; oats to Norval for chopping</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 7.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling the old log hog pen out in the turnip field and burning it, was also burning 2 loads of oat straw in the same field. Commenced taking the floor out of the old barn. Bought and set out 50 cabbage plants. Had a light shower this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 8.</span></h2> <p>Was working at the old barn cleared out the sleepers, which were quite rotten and hauled 5 loads of manure out of the inside. Miss E. Burnett took sick with the measles. Mother and Viney with the help of Mrs J. Snell scrubed and cleaned out the Church at lot 15.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Thursday.2C_9._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. Thursday, 9. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Sunday.2C_12._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. Sunday, 12. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Thursday, 9. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Commenced cross plowing turnip ground it being 2nd time this spring and once last fall. It has been quite showery from South and is raining some to night Spent the afternoon repairing the Church Melodeon it will soon be worn out. Spent evening reading, life of Joshua Poole.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 10.</span></h2> <p>It rained steady all forenoon from the East. Was digging a trench for the stone foundation under barn. Was in Brampton this afternoon selling butter and buying groceries. Aunt Lizzie got a letter from the Missouri friends. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr John Snell's with Miss S.W. Snell Staid all night at J.C.S</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 11.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling stone and sand from the banks of the Etobicoke. Father went over to J.P. Hutton's for a screw jack to raise our barn There has been a slight drizzle all day and a very heavy thunder storm about 4 oclock this afternoon Received a letter from John Tribble in Amaranth. Spent the evening reading the newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Sunday, 12. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning on foot the roads quite muddy Supt absent. Presided at the Melodeon - lesson - Psalm XI - 5 &amp; 6th. Mr T. Walker preached at Zion this afternoon - text - Acts X 43rd verse, a small audience. Father and mother spent the day at J.C. Snell's Was reading Conference Proceedings in the C. Guardian {A Wesleyan Methodist conference}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 13.</span></h2> <p>Was raising the barn with a screwjack, it having settled through the rotten sills, also dug a trench for the foundation of the outside walls. A Mr Collins a painter from Caledon commenced painting our house on the outside woodwork. A good deal of rain through last night, but fine today. Planted 25 Cauliflowers</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 14.</span></h2> <p>Commenced building the stone foundation with the help of Mr G. Adams. There was some light showers this afternoon. The roads are very bad for the season. The potatoes in the garden are over a foot high</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Wednesday.2C_15._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. Wednesday, 15. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Saturday.2C_18._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. Saturday, 18. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Wednesday, 15. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Mr Archibald Bunting started work this afternoon by getting up scaffold's behind the barn for to shingle it Had a call from Mr W. Elliot of lot 5 first line east. Jo. Learment spent the evening at our place</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 16.</span></h2> <p>Commenced shingling the barn it was pretty warm on the roof, it is rather nice work but one has to be careful as the shingles are quite slippery. Father went to Brampton this evening for more paint, got the Guardian it has a list of the Stations of the ministers of W.M. Church {Wesleyan Methodist}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 17.</span></h2> <p>Finished shingling half {written in above} the barn roof, it took 10 squares of shingles. Finished the stone work and put on the sills. Paid George Adams and son $6.20 for {3/2?} days work. Walked up to J.C. Snell's this evening and on to John Snell's and chatted with the young folks. Staid all night at J.C.S.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Saturday, 18. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Finished the statute labour of road work, had 7/2 days Was putting in the sleepers under the old barn and paid Mr H Bunting $3.50 for his work. It was a very warm day. Finished cross plowing the turnip land the second time. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 19.</span></h2> <p>Drove up to S.School this morning our Supt. absent lesson - John IV 37 to 42. Rev D.G. Sutherland M.A. preached his farewell sermon in Zion this afternoon text - John XVII 18th verse, he is going to preach in Kingston City. It was a very warm day Spent the evening reading a library</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 20.</span></h2> <p>Commenced drilling the ground for turnips drilled over 2 acres. It was been a fine clear day with a strong north wind very cool tonight. Father painted the road gate white Spent the evening at home reading and listening to W Collins adventures in S America</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Tuesday.2C_21._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. Tuesday, 21. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Friday.2C_24._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. Friday, 24. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Tuesday, 21. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Finished drilling and sowing turnips having over 3 acres Was rolling the drills this afternoon with J. Learments roller. The painter got through with outside painting it looks very well. Sold to J. Campbell 8 bush of lime</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 22.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged to day in building a cedar fence across the meadow making a 4 acre field for pasture the clover is pretty long and in full bloom. Have a pint of ripe cherries on a small tree in the young orchard</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 23.</span></h2> <p>A very warm day Was cutting thistles and helping to paint the inside work of the kitchen are now nearly through it is a dirty unhealthy work. Sold 230 lbs of wool at 29 cts our flock averaged 8 lbs wool per sheep</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Friday, 24. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Mrs J.C. Snell and Lizzie Campbell came down this morning and spent the day Lizzie has been at J.C.S. a week Commenced cutting hay this morning, it is not a very heavy crop. Drove up to J.C.S. this evening to practice music with Misses Sarah and Kevia Snell Gave them a drive home afterwards</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 25.</span></h2> <p>Cut some more clover have six or seven acres mowed, hauled in 2 small loads this evening it's good hay having lost scarcely any of its green color. It has been a very warm day. The strawberries are coming in fast have gathered half a gallon. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26.</span></h2> <p>Went to SS this morning our Supt pres. lesson Psalm XII Mr Millard gave some account of his recent trip to the Western States he was at the Illinois S.S Convention it was a great sucess Heard Mr Henderson preach at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. text Hebrews XIII12th verse Took dinner and tea at J.C. Snells.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Monday.2C_27._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. Monday, 27. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._Thursday.2C_30._1870"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. Thursday, 30. 1870</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Friday.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">July. Friday, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Monday, 27. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was cutting more clover this forenoon. Was hauling in hay this afternoon with two teams, one being J. Learments Hauled 4 loads when a thunder shower stopped us, unloaded with the new car for the horse fork it works tolerably well. It was a very warm day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 28.</span></h2> <p>Finished mowing a 11 acre field of clover. Was hauling in hay with two teams hauled 6 loads and a heavy thunder storm again stopped the work. The weather is warmer than yesterday, being as high as 112 agrees in the shade</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 29.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged this forenoon in laying barn floor and fixing our approach thereto. Father was cutting clover for J. Learment with our mower. Hauled in another load of hay making 13 loads under cover. Had a visit from Mrs Trueman, is staying all night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. Thursday, 30. 1870</span></h2> <p>Hauled in 6 loads of hay. Went this afternoon to Mr R. Rossiter's raising of a shed and sheep pen. Had another heavy thunder storm this evening and likely to be wet all night. The weather during the month has been very warm, but not so much rain as last year June.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. Friday, 1.</span></h2> <p>A nice cool day after the heavy rain. Spent the afternoon at Brampton seeing the Lacrosse Match between the Six Nation Indians and Ontario Club (White) of Toronto It is a very exciting and interesting game the former were victorious Took tea at Mrs Truemans. There was a large crowd.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 2.</span></h2> <p>Finished hauling in one field of hay this being 21 loads about 2 loads to the acre. Was cutting thistle with the scythe over the tops of the Alsike clover. Spent the evening at home reading the Co. {Country} Gentleman</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Sunday.2C_3._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July. Sunday, 3. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Wednesday.2C_6._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July. Wednesday, 6. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. Sunday, 3. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Miss E. Campbell, Lavina and {me'sen} drove down to Mr Charles this morning and spent the day, went to "Trinity Church" at 2 1/2 PM and heard Rev Mr Galbraith Clement preach text XV Psalm. Alick has rather a nice little wife. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snell's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 4.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged to day in cutting grass along the fences around the wheat and barley field Commenced mowing a field of timothy. Was scuffling and plowing the potatoes Our old horse "Frank" died on Saturnday and we burnt him today, think he was 17 year old. The oats are coming out in head.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 5.</span></h2> <p>Finished cutting the thistles in the Alsike, was also mowing with the scythe around the hay field and horse raking some of the grass cut this morning. The peas are in blossom and are a promising crop.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. Wednesday, 6. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Finished mowing the 8 acre field of timothy on the "other place" it is a very good crop It was warm and cloudy and threatened rain all day J.C. Smith was up awhile this evening, he is still at the same business - telegraph operator at the G.T.R. depot Brampton.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 7.</span></h2> <p>It rained very fast all forenoon, making the ground very soft, the heaviest rain this season. Was engaged in fanning up a small load of peas and laying the old barn floor. Spent the evening at home in pleasant chat with Lizzie Burnett, she is a right sensible girl.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 8.</span></h2> <p>Walked up to Mr Snell's lake with my sisters to pick berries this morning brought home 16 lbs raspberries, they are quite plentiful this year Spent the evening at J.C.S. practising, drove the girls home, got home at 10.20 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Saturday.2C_9._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July. Saturday, 9. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Tuesday.2C_12._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July. Tuesday, 12. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. Saturday, 9. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Sold 28 bush of peas yesterday to K. Chisholm at 68 cents per bush. Was hauling in hay this afternoon got in 4 loads of timothy, worked until dark cocking up the remainder of the field Spent evening reading the Globe.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 10.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm XIV. Heard Rev. A. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon text - Acts {large space where JF would normally record the number of verses} Went to Brampton this evening to P.M. Church and heard the young minister text Psalm {large space} It is a fine moonlight night and quite cool</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 11.</span></h2> <p>Finished haying to day by drawing in 7 loads making 16 loads off 8 acres and a total of 38 loads of hay for this season. Started raining at noon from East and kept on steadily all afternoon and evening. Was building up the bins in the granary in old barn</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. Tuesday, 12. 1870.</span></h2> <p>We have had a great quantity of rain and is still showing today. Was working all day in the barn and have it nearly finished, put a plank floor in the hay mow. Spent the evening at John Learments picking and eating cherries, they are a plentiful crop this year.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 12.</span></h2> <p>Commenced hauling manuer to the "other place" for the pea ground, hauled 16 loads Was helping J. Learment finish haying with team and two hands. Aunt Lizzie Ferguson came up to day and her family on a visit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 14.</span></h2> <p>Went to Brampton with 62 bush of barley at 60 cts per bush, it is the last load of old barley. Was also hauling manuer. Visited J.E Wood's Barber shop.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Friday.2C_15._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July. Friday, 15. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Monday.2C_18._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July. Monday, 18. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. Friday, 15. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Cut with the reaper for 3 or 4 acres of fall wheat for J. Learment, it is badly rusted, but a fair crop of straw. Drove the buggy up to J.C. Snell's to night, and broke the buggy shaft, had to ride home horse back</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 16.</span></h2> <p>Drove the waggon up to J.C.S. early this morning and brought home the buggy. Had some heavy showers to day and rain nearly every day this week. Drawed 56 loads of manure to "other place this week. Spent the evening reading newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 17.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning Supt ab. - presided at the melodeon - lesson - Luke V 1 to 11. Was at Zion at 2 1/2 PM. had no preacher Took tea at John Woodhalls Went to Edmonton {Lodge} this evening and saw Mr. James Westervelt {immersed?} by Rev J. Torrance. C.C. Baptist.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. Monday, 18. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was scuffling and thinning out turnips with the hoe Hired an man named Patterson for 2 mo's at $20 per month Father went to Chisholm's Mills with a grist of 16 bush Rev. A Russell came here to night and stayed all night. It has been a very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 19.</span></h2> <p>Reaped about six acres of Diehl wheat, bound and shocked it, it is a very fair crop. It was a warmer day than yesterday. Rev. A. Russell left at noon, he is visiting among the members of the church. Spent the evening picking cherries at J. Learments.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 20.</span></h2> <p>Finished cutting J. Learments wheat. Reaped an acre more of ours this evening after tea. A terrible thunderstorm with very strong wind passed over about 8 oclock to night. Spent the evening at home reading Canadian Messenger</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Thursday.2C_21._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July. Thursday, 21. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Sunday.2C_24._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July. Sunday, 24. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. Thursday, 21. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was cutting wheat with the reaper, also with the cradle in the orchard, the wheat is very thin among the apple trees. The storm last evening done a great deal of damage in unroofing barns and blowing down fences. Spent the evening at No 10 looking at the Lacrosse Club practice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 22.</span></h2> <p>Finished reaping our wheat this forenoon. Drawed in 4 loads this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the European War news.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 23.</span></h2> <p>Was cutting the Alsike clover with the mower it is not so heavy a crop as last year. Hauled in 6 more loads of wheat. The harvest apples are nearly ripe Spent evening at home reading newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. Sunday, 24. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Had quite a heavy thunder shower this forenoon so that did not get to S.S. Went to Zion at 2 1/2 P.M Rev W. McFadden preached text Revelations IV 3rd verse the Quarterly Tickets were renewed for the Quarterly Meeting at Harrison's 3 weeks from to day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 25.</span></h2> <p>Finished hauling in the fall wheat with the help of J. Learment's team. Commenced cutting the barley with the mower, it is badly knocked down with the storm, it is not nearly so heavy as last year's crop. Had three loads of rakings off the fall wheat stubble</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 26.</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon in cutting barley. Had another thunder shower at noon There has been a great many accidents this season by lightening. Father and mother spent the evening at Harry Joness's on the first line east.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July.2C_Wednesday.2C_27._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July, Wednesday, 27. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._Saturday.2C_30._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July. Saturday, 30. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_31."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 31.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Monday.2C_1"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">August. Monday, 1</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July, Wednesday, 27. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was mowing barley this forenoon, but was stopped by another shower. Was throwing slacked lime on the roofs of all the farm buildings and house to preserve the shingles. Bought of Robert Nickols four window sashes to put in the barn for light</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 28.</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon cross-plowing summer fallow for J. Learment. Hauled in two loads of barley. Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and in practising Lacrosse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 29.</span></h2> <p>Was digging the foundation ditch for the wall of the hog pen that is to be built Drawed in 4 loads of barley this afternoon. It has been so showery all week that it is difficult to get it dry. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's practicing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. Saturday, 30. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged in drawing barley all day and finished the ten acre field had 17 loads. It is badly coloured with the wet weather. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers also a copy of Daily Leader. It has been a fine bright cool day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 31.</span></h2> <p>Drove my sisters up to S.School this morning our Supt. absent lesson Luke V. from 12th to 26th. Was at Zion at 2 1/2 P.M. had a dissappointment, Rev A. Fletcher was planned. J.C. Snell and family were here for tea this evening, and Mr &amp; Mrs J. Learment spent the evening here also. The weather during the past month</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. Monday, 1</span></h2> <p>Has been unusually wet and very warm. Cut with the mower 3 acres of barley across the Etobicoke. The hired men mowed with the scythes 1/2 acre of Hungarian Grass. Drawed in the Alsike Clover only had 2 1/2 loads off 3 acres.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Tuesday.2C_2._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August. Tuesday, 2. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 3.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Friday.2C_5._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">August. Friday, 5. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 7.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. Tuesday, 2. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Divided the lambs from the old sheep, there is 22 lambs, 12 ewes and 10 rams they are large for their age. Was drawing in barley this afternoon it is a very good crop, hauled 4 loads. It has been a fine clear day, like September weather.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 3.</span></h2> <p>A wet forenoon raining from the South, stopped all harvest operations. Was trimming the young shoots off the old appletrees, and picking harvest apples. Scuffed the turnips for the third time. The first threshing in the neighbourhood was to day at Simpson's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 4.</span></h2> <p>Commenced pulling peas this forenoon they are a very good crop. Finished drawing in the barley, had 25 loads off 13 acres. It was a fine clear day. Had 2 big loads of Hungarian. Had ripe tomatoes on the 1st of this month. Aunt Lizzie Ferguson spent the day here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. Friday, 5. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Cut all the oats (6 acres) with the reaper in about six hours, there is very heavy crop of straw on the ground but is badly rusted, making the grain light. Spent the evening at J.C.S. mother went up with me. Had another heavy shower.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 6.</span></h2> <p>Messrs Peter Smith and Josiah Hunter threshed for us with their new machine, have about 300 bush of barley got 70 bush of wheat threshed, they only done a small day's work on account of the boxing of the machine heating. It was a fine clear day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 7.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning our Supt pres. lesson Psalm XV. Took dinner at J.C. Snell's Heard Rev AL. Russell preach at Zion text Matt VI 19th. Went to Brampton this evening to Baptist Church Rev W. Millard preached text "Forasmuch as ye know", only a small congregation</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Monday.2C_8._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August. Monday, 8. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 9.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Thursday.2C_11._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">August. Thursday, 11. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 13.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. Monday, 8. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Had a heavy rain last night Father and mother spent the af day at Brampton, they went to Mr Cole's for to get their photograph's. Was engaged this afternoon in binding oats. Spent the evening at home reading the "Canadian Messenger".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 9.</span></h2> <p>Was helping John Learment thresh fall wheat and barley got through in good time and spent the evening {large ink blob obscuring the word "in"?} playing Lacrosse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 10.</span></h2> <p>Was helping Erastus Bunting thresh his wheat and barley. Hauled in a load of oats after coming from the threshing. Spent the evening at No 12, chatting with some young folks It has been a very warm day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. Thursday, 11. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was pulling peas this forenoon and drawing in oats this afternoon, hauled 9 loads</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 12.</span></h2> <p>Was cutting with our reaper J. Learment's spring wheat. Mrs J.C.Snell and Miss Sarah Snell spent the day at our place. Finished drawing in the oats also brought in the first load of peas.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 13.</span></h2> <p>Had a drizzling rain from the West this forenoon. Spent the afternoon pulling peas have 5 acres pulled Mr and Mrs A.F. Campbell came up this evening and staid all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August.2C_Sunday.2C_14._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August, Sunday, 14. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 15.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Wednesday.2C_17._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">August Wednesday, 17. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_18."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 19.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August, Sunday, 14. 1870.</span></h2> <p>A fine clear day, quite a cool north wind. Spent the forepart of the day at home with our visitors. Rode up with them to J.C.S. this afternoon. All of Mr Snell's family were over to Quarterly Meeting at Harrisons Church.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 15.</span></h2> <p>Reaped and bound up 2 1/2 acres of Glasgow spring wheat, a very good crop of straw but the heads did not fill well. Was pulling peas this afternoon and drew in 2 loads of them.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 16.</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon pulling peas, have them all cut but about an acre. Drew in 6 loads of peas this afternoon. Spent the evening at home reading the history of Christopher Columbus.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Wednesday, 17. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Hauled in 6 more loads of peas today, also drew in 4 loads of spring wheat from the field on the other side of Etobicoke {creek} The weather today was clear and very windy so much so that we stopped drawing peas, the wind piling them up in great heaps through the field.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 18.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling peas all day and built a stack with them containing 8 loads. The weather was very warm Spent the evening reading the July Number of The Ladies Repository.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 19.</span></h2> <p>Finished harvest today by hauling 3 loads of peas making 27 large loads off 10 acres. Father cut J. Learment's oats with the reaper. Commenced raining just as we finished harvest and is a wet night. Was reading the life and adventures of Captain Cook.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Saturday.2C_20._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August. Saturday, 20. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 21.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Tuesday.2C_23._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">August. Tuesday, 23. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 25.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. Saturday, 20. 1870.</span></h2> <p>J. Learment was helping to cross plow pea ground all day, have over 4 acres plowed, the ground is in good condition. Spent the forenoon in Brampton bought a photographic album holding 100 portraits for $1.75 also a thermometer @ 30 cents.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 21.</span></h2> <p>Drove up to S.School this morning, Supt abs - lesson Psalm XX. Heard Rev W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 2 1/2 PM text Matt V, 33rd verse. Took tea at Ambrose Woodhal and spent part of the evening there. Sarah Peacock was at our place this afternoon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 22.</span></h2> <p>Father and J.C. Snell started this morning on the G.T. Railroad for New York state they are going to visit some of the large stock breeders. The weather was very calm scarcely any wind all day Was digging potato ground in the garden for to plant strawberries.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. Tuesday, 23. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Spent part of forenoon in putting Scotch snuff on the lambs to destroy the ticks. Drove mother up to J.C.S. to stay a couple of days It was close and warm with a drizzling rain from the East.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 24.</span></h2> <p>Cross plowed more than an acre of pea land the rain has made the ground very mellow. Spent the evening reading Leisure Hour Stories</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 25.</span></h2> <p>Had a heavy thunder shower at noon to day. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this morning and brought home mother. Father and J.C.S. came home this evening from New York state, they had a nice trip, they saw the largest herd and best of Short Horns on the continent</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Friday.2C_26._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August. Friday, 26. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 27.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August._Monday.2C_29._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">August. Monday, 29. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_31."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 31.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. Friday, 26. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Finished cross plowing pea ground. The hired boys are splitting elm and basswood rails in the lower bush. It was a fine clear day with a cool north wind. The blue and red plums are ripe also a great many tomatoes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 27.</span></h2> <p>Was harrowing the pea land. Father, mother and three sisters, Viney Emma and Ella went to Brampton for their photographs. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 28.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning supt pres. lesson - Matt IX - 1-20. was practising some tunes for the coming anniversary Heard Mr. T. Holtby preach at Zion - text - John XVII - 24th verse The evening was rainy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. Monday, 29. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling manure on the pea ground hauled 33 loads. Had another thunder shower this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 30</span></h2> <p>Finished hauling manure hauled 44 loads. Was marking out the ridges for ridging up, they are 21 feet wide.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 31.</span></h2> <p>Commenced ridging up this morning plowed 2 1/2 acres to day. The weather during the month has been pretty warm with frequent thunder showers the harvest is nearly all in being fully 2 weeks earlier than last year</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Thursday.2C_1._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sept. Thursday, 1. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 2.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 3.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Sunday.2C_4._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sept. Sunday, 4. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 6.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sept. Thursday, 1. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday, have plowed nearly 5 acres in two days, several farmers are through seeding already. J.C.Snell and family called here this evening. It was a warm day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 2.</span></h2> <p>Commenced sowing fall wheat to day, sowed Diehl the Diehl wheat pure on 7 acres, Diehl and "Soules" mixed on 2 acres and pure Soules on a little over an acre. It was a very warm day plowed 2 1/4 acres.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 3.</span></h2> <p>Finished sowing wheat. J. Learment helped to finish the plowing this afternoon, excepting that, plowed the ten acres in 4 days. It rained all afternoon and is a wet night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sept. Sunday, 4. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning Supt abs. lesson Psalm XXII. Heard Rev Mr. Russell preach at Zion text John III 16th verse, Mr. Ralph Crawford was with him they took tea at our place. Kezia Snell spent the day J.C. Snell and family were also here this evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 5.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling building stones with the waggon for the foundation of a hog pen Sold 3 ram lambs to Mr. John Snell at $15 each. Spent the evening at home reading a book called "Priest and Nun" a story of convent life, bought it at $1.60.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 6.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling sand from the Etobicoke, and started to build the foundation the size of the building is 14 x 16. The weather is very pleasant three days Spent the evening the same manner as last one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Wednesday.2C_7._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sept. Wednesday, 7. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 9.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Saturday.2C_10._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sept. Saturday, 10. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 12.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sept. Wednesday, 7. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Had another heavy dash of rain from the South early this morning. Went down with plow and team to Mr. H. Joness' and helped him 1/2 day to crossplow pea ground Spent the evening pleasantly with Mr and Mrs Joness in singing and chat.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 8.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged to day in building the stone foundation for hog pen. Spent evening at home reading (and finished) the story of convent life. It is a very interesting book according to facts stated therein the convent is a horrid system.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 9.</span></h2> <p>Finished building the foundation. It was a very warm day had a light thunder shower. Spent evening at Mr William Carter's social, pleasantly not a large attendance but proceeds were $33.25</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sept. Saturday, 10. 1870.</span></h2> <p>A fine clear day. Was engaged in paving with stone a floor for piggery. The fall wheat is {ripe?} green and looks well. Father and mother went to DE Fife's sale of furniture. Spent evening reading newspapers</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 11.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. we practised several new tunes lesson John V. Father and mother drove to Brampton at 10 AM. and heard Rev Mr Clement preach from Streetsville Circuit. E. Burnett, Lavina and I drove over to Henry Modeland's this afternoon on a visit</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 12.</span></h2> <p>Commenced cutting the second crop of clover with the mower, it is a very heavy crop nearly as much on the ground as the first cutting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Tuesday.2C_13._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sept. Tuesday, 13. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 15.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Friday.2C_16._1870"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sept. Friday, 16. 1870</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_18."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 18.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sept. Tuesday, 13. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday cut 5 acres to day. Drove up to J.C.S. to night and brought down mother and Mrs. J.C.S. The weather is very fine this week quite warm in the middle of the day and slight frost at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 14.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling manure out of sheep-house on the turnip ground for next year Finished mowing the clover 11 acre. Drawed in 2 loads of it this afternoon J.C.S was here this evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 15.</span></h2> <p>Finished the job of hauling manure, it has been a heavy one, nearly 250 loads Drew in 4 loads of clover this afternoon. Commenced raining this evening and is a wet night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sept. Friday, 16. 1870</span></h2> <p>Had a very heavy rain last night. Spent the forenoon in Brampton Was at J. Learment's this afternoon helping to thresh oats and spring wheat. Our hired man Patterson time is out tonight having been here 2 months.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 17.</span></h2> <p>Was building the hog house putting on the outside boards. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 18.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning Supt pres. lesson Psalm XXVII. Heard Rev Mr McFadden preach at Zion text Romans VIII 1st verse Was at J.C. Snell's for dinner. Went to Brampton this evening heard Rev Mr Carson preach text Acts II 2nd. He is from Streetsville</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{outside cover or divider?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Monday.2C_19._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sept. Monday, 19. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 21.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Thursday.2C_22._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sept. Thursday, 22. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 24.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sept. Monday, 19. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Drew 2 more loads of clover in today, but gave the job up, hardly {dry?}. Commenced plowing the oat stubble. Father and mother drove over to a tea meeting at Harrison's Church. It was a fine clear day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 20.</span></h2> <p>Was mowing J. Learment clover this forenoon. Drew 5 loads of clover Spent the evening at Ebenezer practising for music the anniversary The weather is fine and warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 21.</span></h2> <p>Finished hauling the clover had 16 loads Father went to Guelph this morning on the cars to Mr. F.W. Stone's auction sale of Cotswold sheep. Spent the evening peeling apples with machine for drying</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sept. Thursday, 22. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Bought at F.W. Stone's sale yesterday 1 pair of Cotswold Ewes 4 year old Mrs. Isaac A Modeland was here this afternoon on a visit. Was engaged to day in working at the new piggery.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 23.</span></h2> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday, a warm day had some rain this afternoon. Spent the evening at Ebenezer practising music, had a good attendance have 6 nice tunes for the anniversary.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 24.</span></h2> <p>A drizzling rain from N.E. Went to Brampton this afternoon and received from Guelph at the depot the pair of ewes. Aunt Mary Peacock came here from Toronto and intends spendin a week with us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Sunday.2C_25._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sept. Sunday, 25. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 27.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept._Wednesday.2C_28._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sept. Wednesday, 28. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 30.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sept. Sunday, 25. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Rained very heavy early this morning, cleared off at 10 oclock. Went to S.S, Supt absent, only a small attendance - lesson - Luke VI 12 to 17th and Mark III 12 to 19. Spent remainder of the day at J.C. Snell's helping to count up the attendance at S.S. during the year and number of verses recited</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 26.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged this forenoon in washing sheep for the Fair. Spent the afternoon and evening at the 17th Anniversary of E.U.S.S. None of the speakers invited were present, the singing went off very well and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The sum realized was {$20,000 or $20.00?}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 27.</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon in helping to clear out the churches after last nights party. Was shingling the pig pen. Spent the evening at home paring apples for drying purposes. It was a warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sept. Wednesday, 28. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Spent most of the day at Erastus Bunting's helping to thresh grain. This is the first day of the Peel County Fair at Brampton father and mother went down. Uncle Taylor came this evening from Oakville on a visit but goes home again tomorrow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 29.</span></h2> <p>Was at the Fair all day It was lovely the wind from the East commenced raining about 3 oclock. There was a large crowd and the show in every department very good. Got the 2nd Prize on Ewe lamb and on Berkshire Sow. Had 11 sheep down</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 30.</span></h2> <p>7 ram lambs, 1 Pair of shearling ewes and " " lambs sold 4 rams at an averge $10.00 each. Raining all day from the East. Was white washing the inside of horse stable. Spent the evening reading {William} Cowper's Poems.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Saturday, 1. 1870</p> <p>The weather has cleaned uo leaving the roads very bad. Went to Noral Mills with a grist and some rats and peas for chopping. Sold 3 aged Matthew Leatron at- $13.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>Went to S.S this morning Supt [unledgiable]. Mr. [last name] Diamond from Bellervile was there. Heard Rev mr. Russel preach at lion text= II Corinthianes XII, 9,. Edwin Dixon and ms. Banfes came here from Anaranth they hinted going to the Exhibition.</p> <p>Monday, 3.</p> <p>Rained heavily early all day. Went to Brampton This afternoon, ____. thee York the won plow to [place] for to get [unledgiable] a new land slide.</p> <p>October. Tuesday, 4. 1870.</p> <p>Got up this morning at 3 oclock and went to the G.T.R depot for the early train, arrived in Toronto at 7.30. Spent the day on the show ground helping to care of John Shells stock this have Is head of cattle, Sheep and [type of animal].</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October. Friday, 7. 1870.</p> <p>Was up early this morning and drove to Brampton with a ram lamb to send by Railway to Goderich to Mr. West for the sum of $11. Spent the after part of the day in picking apples. Father went to Toronto again today to see the Exhibition.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Finished crossplowing the oat stubble land. Commenced the potato harvest today, the early {Illegible} about one half rotten. Finished {pathering?} apples of which there is a good crop. Had a sharp frost last night.</p> <p>Sunday, 9.</p> <p>Went to SS. this morning {sukt abs.?} Lesson, Luke VI 20 to 21. Went to Lion this afternoon, John Taylor was planned but did not come, had a short prayer meeting. Father and mother went to Brampton tonight heard Rev Mr Jones from Godrich preach.</p> <p>October. Monday 10. 1870.</p> <p>Was busy all day, digging and picking potatoes. Rode horse back up to John Snellie this evening, borrowed {J.C.?} new buggy and brought {?} Snell down to our place to stay all night.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Had considerable rain before daylight but it has cleared up. {Name?} and I drove over to Milton to the Country Halton Fair, on the whole {?} there was a good show. It is rather a nice town, very pleasantly situated. got home about 7:30 P.M. having spent the day pleasantly.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12.</p> <p>Was plowing sod today. It is a clover field, been seeded down 3 years, the ground is quite mellow and in {good order?}. Had some showers through the day. Sold a ram to Mr. McL{name?} at $6.50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October. Thursday, 13. 1870.</p> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday. Also brought in the pumpkins nearly a waggon load Picked up 10 bags of diseased potatoes for to feed the hogs. Spent the evening at home reading the September number of Ladies' Repository.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Finished the potato harvest have about {not sure if 10 or 70} bushels of Garnet Chili they are a large size. Sold 3-9 bush of barley to K. {name} {@?} .62. Mrs {name} of a son. His name is John Ferguson Snell.</p> <p><br /> Saturday, 15.</p> <p>Went to Brampton with 61 bush of barley @ .62 cents. Spent afternoon at {name} Auction Sale of stock and implements. Mrs Jas Taylor from {place} came to Brampton last night and came home with us this evening.</p> <p></p> <p>October. Sunday, 16, 1870.</p> <p>Went to S.S. this morning. {?} he and J. {name} gave a short account of it proceedings of the S.S. Convention in Galt on 11th 12th a. a 13th inst. Lesson Psalms XXVII {Name} preach at {?} text Matt XXV 2nd. Spent the evening at {Name} they named the young son John Ferguson.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>Was engaged today in marking out the stubble ground for ridging up. Mrs S. W. Snell called here for mother, she is going to stay a week at J. C. Snell's. Spent the evening at {name of place} at the S.S. teacher's meeting to appropriate the tea party fund which amount to $21.50</p> <p>Tuesday, 18.</p> <p>Had more rain last night with a very high wind, it is quite cold today. Was plowing sod all day. Father completed the piggery it is a very neat little building.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October. Wednesday, 19. 1870.</p> <p>Was engaged in ridging all day. Father drove up to Charleston to {?} of Caledon Fall Fair, he was one of the judge's on cattle. They get up a good show and have a large attendance. Spent the evening peeling apples.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Spent the forenoon at Mr. Emmersons making cider with his cider press. Made 36 gals of good cider. Was plowing this afternoon. Had a visit from {Name} from engineering.</p> <p>Friday, 21.</p> <p>Was engaged in plowing up the sod in the young orchard, there is a good deal of clover on it yet, but there is some wire worm in it which will be killed by plowing. Had a heavy thunder shower this evening.</p> <p>October. Saturday, 22. 1870.</p> <p>Was plowing sof again today Went to Brampton this afternoon and got my hair barbered at J.E. Wood's Shop spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Mother came home this evening from J.C.S. has been there all week.</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>Went to S.S. this morning {?}. Lesson Luke VI 40th to 45th, Was at {place name?} this afternoon had no precher Mr. Henderson disappointed Went to P.M. Church in Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Rev. Oakley preach text Rev XXI {symbol?}</p> <p>Monday, 24.</p> <p>Was ridging in the front field all day. Had a visit from Mr. Thompson {4th live?} East, he intends starting to Missouri tomorrow on a visit to the {Friends?}. Had mother Shorthorn {symbol} calf from "Coral" today. It was a warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October. Tuesday, 25. 1870.</p> <p>Went to Brampton early this morning and {recieved?} from Mr. W. Broddy $47 and a note {belonging} to {name}. {?} up to Edmonton this forenoon to the township Plowing Match there were 40 teams plowing and made capital work, the Silver Cup was given to {name} Drinkwater. It was a cold wet day.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Was rebuilding the line {?} with help of {Erastus Bunting} between him and us, there is a good fence all the way. Spent the evening in reading the Country Gentleman a New York agricultural journal. Sold 2 ram lambs to {name} for $8.75, making $99.75 for 11 ram lambs of the season.</p> <p>Thursday, 27.</p> <p>Rained all forenoon. {Comm?} {?} pulling turnips by hand, it is hard work the ground is soft that the plow will not work right. pulled nearly one fifth, Edwin {name} is staying all night with us brought down a load of wheat for sale.</p> <p>October. Friday, 28. 1870.</p> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday. Drew in with waggon to driving house root cellar 8 loads of turnips, they are in fine order. Mr. James {name} was married this evening to Miss Susan {name}, at residence of brides father Lot 22 Centre Road.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>Had additional help of one hand at the turnip harvest (little) Jim Bunting. Have nearly 2/3rds of them pulled. Hauled 12 more loads in: J.C. Snell spent part of the evening here in social chat.</p> <p>Sunday, 30.</p> <p>Went to S.S. this morning on foot, {??}. Lesson Luke - VI '46 to 48'. the {???} tributed a copy of "British {Workem?} for each family represented at the school. Heard Rev A.L. Russel preach at Lion this afternoon {text-} John XIV 21st. A cold east wind all day set in a heavy rain storm this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October. Monday, 31. 1870.</p> <p>A cold disagreeable day with frequent showers of rain With the help of two extra hands making 4 of us pulled over an {???} of turnipe this afternoon the ground is very soft and wet. There has been a great deal of rain during the past month, had very</p> <p>Nov. Tuesday, 1.</p> <p>little frost for the season. Hauled in 11 loads of turnips this afternoon. Killed a ewe lamb for mutton. Paid Ms. W. Campbell $18.88 being the amount of blacksmiths bill.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday. Drew in 5 loads of turnips this forenoon Mr. and Mrs. H. Joness {???} him at noon and staid till night. Harry helping us with his team, hauled in 18 loads this after noon. Aunt Catherine Ferguson came to day from Missouri.</p> <p>Nov. Thursday, 3. 1870.</p> <p>Finished the turnip harvest to day. Jr Learment helping us to finish. Drew in 16 loads today, making 70 loads of turnips, about 2000 bushels the cellar is not quite full. Spent the evening at Aunt Lizzies in Brampton.</p> <p>Friday, 4.</p> <p>Hauled 2 loads of barley to Brampton today, 1st load 50 bush 2nd 62 bush 112 bush at .61 cents, it is not a good sample and did not get the highest price Aunt Catherine came up with is tonight and we spent the evening listening {??} Missouri yarns.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>Had splendid weather this week like Indian summer. Was engaged today in plowing up the turnip ground. Went to Brampton this evening and bought a pair of long boots from J. Coynes at $4.50, also bought 2 Bibles (pocket) at 30 cents a piece.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Sunday.2C_6._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. Sunday, 6. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Wednesday.2C_9._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 11.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Sunday, 6. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Went to S S. this morning, Supt Pres. leason - Matt - VIII 1st to 13th he gave to each member of infant classes a look in a present. Took dinner at J.L.S. Nanny Joness and wife spent the afternoon there. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev W Riough preach text (agriled?) XXXIII - 11th</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 7.</span></h2> <p>(Two words that faded away) ground plowed 1/2 acre. Mrs J.C. Snell and children spent part of the day here. Father and Mother spent the evening (araiting?) at (?) Smith. Sold a 9 Benkshine pigs 2 m 1/2 old at $10 each to John Snell</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 8.</span></h2> <p>Frequent southerly showers this afternoon which stopped the plow at noon. Spent the afternoon at W.M Mackenzie's auction sale of their farm and stock, on the whole it was successful sal the team was bought by David Wiggins Den for $5975.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1870.</span></h2> <p>A rough squally day. Turning quite cold towards night Father and Mother drove down to Robert Gardener's and paid a with $32.00 Mr. Ganderer is very sick with typhoid fever.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 10.</span></h2> <p>Commenced the plowing again this afternoon it is very meed dry work. Spent this evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's with U very. E. Burnett and some going folks had some lively games and tit a tat.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 11.</span></h2> <p>Was (word is faded) this forenoon in building a new Fence on the Wiggin's (??). I sold &amp; bough 7 barley to John (???)for seed. Plowed 3/4 of an acre this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in serial talk. The nights are very bright moon light.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Sunday.2C_6._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. Sunday, 6. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Wednesday.2C_9._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 11.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Sunday, 6. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning, Supt Pres. Lesson - Matt - VIII 1st to 13th, he gave to each member of infant claases a took for a payment. Took dinner at J.L.S. Danny Joness and wife spent the afternoon there. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev Mr. Riougle preach texted agriled XXXIII - 11th</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 7.</span></h2> <p>Was (faded word) up turnip ground plowed 1/2 acre Mr J.C. Snell and children part of the day here. Father and Mother spent the evening (arailing?) at Ms. Rhent Smiths. Sold 7 Benkshine pigs 2 m 1/2 old at $10 each to John Snell</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 8.</span></h2> <p>Frequent southernly shower this forenoon which (slogged?) the plow at noon. Spent the afternoon at W.M Mackenzie's auction sale of their farm and stock, on the whole it was successful sale the farm was bought by David Wiggins Dem for $5975.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Wednesday, 9. 1870.</span></h2> <p>A rough squally day. Turning quite cold towards night Father and mother drove down to Robert Landers and paid a whole $32.50 Mr Landers is very sick with typhoid fever.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 10.</span></h2> <p>Commenced the plowing again this afternoon it is very much dry work. Spent the evening pleasantly at the Mr. E. Bunking's with U very E. Burnett and some young folks had some lively games and chit chat.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 11.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged this forenoon in building a new fence on the Wiggins line. I sold 6 (???) 7 barley to John Wordhall for seed. Plowed 3/4 of an acre this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's in social talk. The (mights?) are very bright noon light.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Saturday.2C_12._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. Saturday, 12. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Tuesday.2C_15._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. Tuesday, 15. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 17.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Saturday, 12. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was plowing all day on the turnip ground plowed 1 1/2 acres Willie Leament felt us this morning this morning his time being out, paid him $59.. J.L.S. and J.C. Snell called him this evening and took the 9 young Bukahines away.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 13.</span></h2> <p>Went to Brampton this morning to the Quarterly Meeting Rev W.L. McFadder preached text I (leaningthis?) XIII 12th vense Bishop Richardson of C.M. Chunels was (laurent?). Took dinner at Ms. Janemanie and tea, also Aeand Rev A Russel preach this evening test - John XVII 17th He in giving a counsel session how that text</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 14.</span></h2> <p>Was plowing again today until noon but gave it up for this fall it being as wet. Received from Ms. Jansen $6 for half hogen over to my (yarn?). James Chiaholm died yesterday 28 years of age</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Tuesday, 15. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged today in drawing building stone from E. Bumptings gravel pit down to Brampton for the foundation od the new steam guist mill which Mr. J.W. Maine is putting up. J. Leanmont spent the evening here, had some snow showers today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 16.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged this fornoon in mulching the young apple trees with the slope and nwr was of the Riteher. Father and mother went to the funnel &amp; Janice Chrisholn. Rev James Pringle preached a sermon at the house of deceased.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 17.</span></h2> <p>Was building fence on the Wiggins line with part cedar and the best of the old nails stacked and galvanized (wire?) at the corners. J.C. Snell called here for Tea this evening on his home from John Miller's sale of Sorthomas which place yesterday in Pickering</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Monday, 21. 1870.</p> <p>Spent the fornoon in picking stones off the meadows for next season. Was plowing again this afternoon the turning land and finished it except one ridge. There is an inch or two of frost making it hard plowing. Spent the evening at home reading the Bounty Gentleman.</p> <p>Tuesday, 22.</p> <p>Was engaged in digging out holes and setting gate post and hanging a new gatebetween the house and born next to new hog-pen. Mowed in the cattle and sheept tonight for the first time this afternoon A snow storm set in this evening from the N.E.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>Nearly a foot of snow this morning marking everything of a (cannot figure out next two words) continues pretty throughout the day. Went to Brampton this afternoon with the outter bought a Daily (??) and a copy of (??) Illustrated Weekly which is very (cannot figure out the rest of this sentence)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Thursday.2C_24._1870."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. Thursday, 24. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Sunday.2C_27._1870."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. Sunday, 27. 1870.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 29.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Thursday, 24. 1870.</span></h2> <p>A fine day snow thawing slowly. Head a visit from Mr and Mrs Joness this afternoon and evening they are lively oompany, many sang some songs and accompanoed with the melodeon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 25.</span></h2> <p>Was thrashing peas with flail and (??) spent the evening at home in chat- with J Leanment the Brampton Markets are wheat - $1.18. Barley 55 peas 65 Pork $5.00 6 per cut. Butter 20 eggs 20 cents per day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 26.</span></h2> <p>J.C. Snell called here this morning telling us of the death of Robert Landers, died yesterday morning - aged - 63 Father and Mother went to Brampton and bought some old cloth carpet for the hall and and bars wire nods for stan carpet.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Sunday, 27. 1870.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. this morning Supt Pres. leason Luke VII - 19 to 23, the school keeps up a good average attendance Mr. Robert Burnett spent the afternoon at our place. Rev A.L. Busoel preached - Zion heard him preach in Brampton this evening text Mark I - 80,31. The roads are very muddy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 28.</span></h2> <p>A dense fog provided all day. Father and mother drove down Robert Lander's funeral. Rev Eroch Wood of Toronto preached the sermon, this was a large attendance.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 29.</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon at Mr. John Snells was thrashing peas with flail this afternoon. Wrote a letter this evening to C (crimmats?) to (Measse's?) (??) 8 Walden premium member of golden some"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 30. 1870.</p> <p>A beautfully warm day. (??) Jonah Hunter and Peter Smith came at noon today with washing machine During the past month there has been considerable rain making plowing disagreeable but very little frost for the season.</p> <p>Dec. Thursday, 1.</p> <p>Spent the afternoon at Mr. Henry Meodeland's auction sale of farm stock and implements it was pretty largely attened and the stock brought very very fair prices the farm was not sold, No 13 2ns line east. Mrs Joel Hemph's was waiting at our place.</p> <p>Friday, 2.</p> <p>Was engaged today in thrashing fall and calping wheat, the fall turned out well and a good smaple but the other is poor setup A very fun day - very little frost east night Saved all the chaff (paeking?) it in the barn floor, and more than half of the show.</p> <p>Dec. Saturday, 3. 1870</p> <p>FInished checking rate today at noon they yielded very well, will have about 258 (??) of 6 acres. Movd the (??) up to Ambrose Woodhall and thrashed this afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Burnett felt here today here time being out she is going to (??) yarn at John Campbells.</p> <p>Saturday, 4.</p> <p>Went to S.S. this morning Supt Pres. Leason Luke VII 36 to 50th had a disapointment at Zion today. Ms. Walker (local ??) being appointed - only 10 present, heard Rev W (??) preach in Brampton tonight too - Mark XIII 3 &amp; 4th It was a nice mild day, like (??) summer</p> <p>Monday, 5. Was engaged this afternoon in splitting white bark stakes for fencing out of old logs, having laid in the bark about years and are yet quite sound. Very dark and foggy all day with strong east wind, rainded heavily this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 6. 1870.</p> <p>At the same work as yesterday. Walked across the fields to J.C. Snells and brought home my niece 'Rilly', J.C.S. was at Robert Smiths at a committee meeting appointed the county S.S. (Caledon?) for first week in January next the young fol from E. Buntings &amp; A. Buntings was up this evening</p> <p>Wednesday, 7.</p> <p>Had a pleasant time in chat and music and games. Was engaged in splitting black ash nails and chopping cord-wood All the timber we are cutting has been blown down through the summer by wind storms</p> <p>Thursday, 8.</p> <p>Spent the forenoon at J. Leanments helping to kill and dress his hogs. J.C. Snell called and paid up $100 for the ten young Bukshives which were shown at Brampton Fair. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, bought a copy of Daily Telegraph and other articles</p> <p>Dec. Friday, 9. 1870.</p> <p>(???) pretty hard last night. Was very calm and cloudy all day. Was engaged in killing 6 hogs, 4 of which was 9 months old, &amp; 2 eleven months they averaged when weighed with the stellyards 200 (cross that) lbs each, the eightieth 113 lbs. The average 224 lbs each, eightieth 197, (??) 260,</p> <p>Saturday, 10.</p> <p>Was engaged this forenoon in cutting up and salting down the pork, packed it on a tale in the cellar Went to Brampton this after noon and sold me of the hogs at $6.08 per each, it weighed 227 lbs, the (stulyarde?) making it 24 lbs lighter than its real weight.</p> <p>Sunday, 11.</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt pres. Leason Palmer XXXIV. John R. Craig acted as superintendent. Had sermon in Zion this after noon in account of Church cleaning at Campbell's cross Aunt Catherine came up last night and spent the day here. A cold frosty day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Monday, 12. 1870.</p> <p>Head another east now snow storm last night. 8 or 10 inches of snow. Spent most of the day in cleaning and ruling the team and carriage Lanmess with coal oil and lamp black. Num and thawing frost, most of the snow has disappeared</p> <p>Tuesday, 13.</p> <p>Drove our Folks and Aunt Catherine to Brampton this morning in the sleigh. father is on the grand jury. Was the only person around home today, which very (nicely?) (reeurs?). Mr. Leonard of Brampton and his were here, His son Robert is going to stay all winter and go to school</p> <p>Wednesday, 14.</p> <p>Down mother in the sleigh up to J.C. Snell's, Mr. J.C.S is sick. It is very rough sleighing was sawing old nails into stove word with the bucksaw this is sister Miller's sixth birthdat. Father was on the jury again today, received $1.252 per day and 10 cents per mile to Brampton. Received(???) of 60 cent (??) from Albany N. York</p> <p>Dec. Thursday, 15. 1870.</p> <p>Was engaged today in chopping beach cord wood at the other place bush. It is cold freezing weather, the roads are wearng down some smoother.</p> <p>Friday, 16.</p> <p>Was at the same (??) as yesterday. Drove to Brampton this morning in the buggy, bought various little artilces, received at the Post office, oor four newspapers, it is a bad plan they all come on the last 3 days of the week, throwing the evening entertainment in a heap</p> <p>Saturday, 17.</p> <p>Was hauling into the barn 1/2 of the (??) this forenoon, 4 small loads, they have stood the weather well only on the lots of stack being damp had a (???) (??). Was shopping maple cold wood this afternoon. Took home 7 1/2 buck of cols borrowed from J. Leamment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Sunday, 18. 1870.</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt abs (on account of the death of Rev Joe Brook's eldest son he was drowned Muskoka) - leason - Luke VIII - J.C.S. and I drove to Brampton this afternoon called J.R. (Grimehaus?) house/ Heard Rev Mr McFadder preach at 6 velvek - text I (Leorimthiane?)</p> <p>Monday, 19.</p> <p>Our folks went to Brampton this morning and bought a green colored spring longer @ $7.00 also a nice table lamp @ $2.85, a new iron tea kettle $1.12 received my watch from W.A. Mitchell's had put in a new (zap spring?), price $1.00. Rode in horse back this afternoon down to Palestine to visit Alicia</p> <p>Tuesday, 20.</p> <p>Spent last evening pleasantly &amp; profitably at a tea meeting at Blistine in the new P.M. Church dedicated on Sabath last. Rev Joe Edgar declined (??) on "the greatest wonder in the physi world" which was man's body Mr Ailtim's Choir made excellent music Spent today on the 3rd time east at Ms Cheslea at A. 7. Campbell's (??)</p> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 21. 1870.</p> <p>Took breakfast this morning at Alicia's (came home about noon today), he intends to Malton next week, which school for a year at $400 salary. He had about 6 inches of snow on Monday night and today it has been very and freezing hard. Received on 19th a copy of "Golden (Home?)" from (??) 'tis a nice montly for boys and girls</p> <p>Thursday, 22.</p> <p>A britle cold day, the theomometer about down to sero. Spent the day thrashing peas. Went this evening to Mr Jordan's day school exhibition held in the school house at No 16 the entertainment consisted of tea &amp; cakes, dialogue and hesitation by the schools and music.</p> <p>Friday, 23. Was chopping maple cord-wood all day in the lower bush, the bees are foregone quite through making it did (fading word) to drive wedges. Father went to Brampton with some bowls - 2 years weighing 12 lbs each @ (??) lb. - $168 60 cents for pair of ducks, and 35 per pair for 4 pr of chicken</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Sunday, 18. 1870.</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning supt abs. (on account of the death of Rev Jas Brook's eldest son he was drowned in Muskoka) - Lesson - Luke VIII - J.C.S. and I drove to Brampton this afternoon called at J.B. (??) house. Heard Rev Mr. McFadder preach at Evelvek - text I (??)</p> <p>Monday, 19.</p> <p>Our folks went to Brampton this morning and bought a green colored spring lounge @ $7.00 also a nice table Lamp @ $2.85, a new iron tead kettle $1.12, received my watch from W.A. Mitchell's had put in a new (??)spring price $1.00. Rode on a horse back this afternoon down to Palestine to vist Alick</p> <p>Tuesday, 20.</p> <p>Spent last evening pleasantly 8 profitably at a tea meeting at Palestine in the new P.M. Church dedicated on Sabbath last. Rev Joe Edgar declined afecting on "the greatest wonder in the physical world" which was man's body Mr. R (Ailtren's?) choir made excellent music. Spent today on the 3rd line east at Ms. Cheslea at A.7. Campbell's (?)</p> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 21. 1870.</p> <p>Took breakfast this morning at Alick's (came home about noon today), he intends moving to Malton next week, which school he will teach for a year at $400 salary. We had about 6 inches of snow on Monday night and today it has been very cold and freezing hard. Received on 19th a copy of "Golden House" from (??) it is a nice monthly for boys and girls</p> <p>Thursday, 22.</p> <p>A little cold day, the thermometer about down to zero. Spent the day thrasing peas. Went this evening up to Mr. Jordan's day school exhibition held in the school house at No 16 the entertainment consisted of tea &amp; coffee, dialogues and hesitations by the scholars and music.</p> <p>Friday, 23.</p> <p>Was chopping maple cord - wood all day in the lower bush, the bees are (??) quite through making it did (faded word) to drive wedges. Father went to Brampton qirh some folks - 2 geiss weighing 12 Lbs each @ 7 cents per Lb - $168 60 cents for pair of ducks, and 35' per pair for 4 pr of chicken</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Saturday, 24. 1870.</p> <p>Was at the same work as yesterday. Got the working team of horses shod at Edmonton today at R. Quins shape Drove to Brampton this afternoon in the sleigh and Christmas presents and (candhie?) for the children. Spent the evening at home (einging?)and playing one order. The cold weather continues.</p> <p>Christmas - Sunday, 25. - Day - Day --</p> <p>Went to S. School this morning Supt pres, - Lesson - Luke - VIII - 22 to 25th. The supt gave each child a Christmas box in the shape of a handful of candy. Heard Rev James Raven preach this afternoon text - II Corinthian - IV - 7th verse He took tea at our place - heard him preach in Brampton text Matt IV, 1 to 10</p> <p>Monday, 26.</p> <p>J.C. Snell and family staid all last night here. Drove to Brampton this morning with the sleigh and brought up Aunt Lizzie and family and Aunt Catherine to spend the day and eat Christmas dinner at our place. Spent the evening at Robert Nichols at No 10. A cold day and good sleighing</p> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 27. 1870.</p> <p>Was chopping cord wood all day in the lower bush. Father drove Jane and family home in the cutter. Mother bought a new black silk dress of 13 yards at 95 cents per 7 c.</p> <p>Wednseday, 28.</p> <p>The cold weather continues. Father drove up to Mr. John Snell's and bought a shearling we (bred by Robert Gardiner) at $7. Was farming up year stored in the driving house 14 bush. Mr. Crawford from Brampton spent the evening here in social chat.</p> <p>Thursday, 29.</p> <p>Had the present frost last night and this morning of the season. The thermometer fell 6 or 8 degrees below zero. Was hauling a pea stock into the barn and killing rats. Sister Uney &amp; Jennie Freeman were collecting for the Bible Society. Miss Squiman staid here all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Friday, 30. 1870</p> <p>Very stormy all day snowing that from the south. Was engaged this forenoon in driving the B.S. Collection around in the cutter they collected over $8 out the (Buntri?) Road from Brampton to Edmonton. Mr Mrs John (Trilfle?) drove down from Amanenth in a one horse sleigh. Drove to Brampton</p> <p>Saturday, 31.</p> <p>This evening 2 and brought Aunty Peacock Many up here. Was engaged this forenoon in killing and dicing a fat 2 year old heifer with the help of J. Leanment. it suceed (??) of beef the hide weighted 13 lbs sold at 7 cents per lb. Spent the afternoon in hauling cordwood from the lower bush. John Tribelle and wife the evening here refined to meet at the close of the year which has just rotted away. It was a mild day with frequen t snow showers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">&lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10th</p> </td> <td> <p>Mailed 3 letter</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24th</p> </td> <td> <p>To Mr. A Woodhall for the S.S. Missionary</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25th</p> </td> <td> <p>From John Lindsay being am’t of note Adam Ferguson holds against him</p> </td> <td> <p>45</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>31^st</p> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>For Wesley’s Hymns “Rachael Noble’s Experience” a Temperance Tale</p> <p>Debtor to</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> <p>___________</p> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> <p>30</p> <p>90</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">&lt;tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 10 bush and 15 lbs of Clover seed @ $6.26 per bush</p> </td> <td> <p>64</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 2 bush of Alsike Clover seed @$9.00</p> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>22</p> </td> <td> <p>Sent by J. Campbell to Levi Cosailt Guelph for Fanning Mill</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24th</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought in Toronto</p> <p>1 box of raisins 28 lbs</p> <p>7 lbs tea @.48cts</p> <p>1 pair Sheep shears</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> <p>3</p> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> <p>00</p> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 3 bush and 10lbs Alsike @$9.00</p> </td> <td> <p>28</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>28th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from J.C. Snell for ½ bush of Alsike</p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>115</p> <p>29</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p>29</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Balance on hand</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>86</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table> &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4th</p> </td> <td> <p>13 squares of shingles @ $1.50 per square A square containing 720</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12th</p> </td> <td> <p>For “Canadian Church Kearniorist”</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26th</p> </td> <td> <p>To Collectors for the Bibl Society</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Debtor to</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$21</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">&lt;tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold a Grade Cow for -</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought 2 pigs 3 mos old @ $ 4 each</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Bough a jack- knife @ - --</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>65</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought a horse curry comb @</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23^rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for a suit of Grey Tweed Check - -</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received form Mrs. John Newhouse the amt and interest of Adam Ferguson’s note against W. Vernon</p> </td> <td> <p>32</p> </td> <td> <p>45</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>90</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>90</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Balance on hand</p> </td> <td> <p>26</p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, MAY.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^st</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid to Miss Sarah W. Snell, {illegible}, for the W. Mr. M Society - -</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought a straw hat and a silk necktie @</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>{illegible}</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold a white steer 2 years old @</p> </td> <td> <p>26</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>13^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold roan steer same age as the white one @</p> </td> <td> <p>34</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14^th</p> </td> <td> <p>To 12 lbs of beef</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>58</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold fat calf</p> </td> <td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>95</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>21^st</p> </td> <td> <p>Bot pair of shoes</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Spent on Oakville trip</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 56 bush of barley @ 50 cens</p> </td> <td> <p>26</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ 135 bush</p> </td> <td> <p>67</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ 66 “</p> </td> <td> <p>33</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>30^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Berkshire sow 3 months old</p> </td> <td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold a fat sheep</p> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Balance on hand $19650</p> </td> <td> <p>207</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4^th</p> </td> <td> <p>French Bedstead</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Iron Chair</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>40</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Cane seated Rocking Chair</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought some Stationery and Tooth Powder</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Bought a 2 inch Chisel</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for Paint</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ “ “</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>9</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17</p> </td> <td> <p>“ G. Adams for masoning</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>“ A. Bunting for Carpenting</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>?</p> </td> <td> <p>30</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>21</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold to {illegible} Campbell 8 bush of lime</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 230 lbs wool @ .29</p> </td> <td> <p>66</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid to W. Collins for painting</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for 2 pr of Pants</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>67</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> <p>59</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>59</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> <p>Balance on hand</p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>30^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ at end of half year</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$293.</p> </td> <td> <p>70</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, JULY.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 28 bush peas .68</p> </td> <td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>04</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold 62 bush barley at 60 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid to Nathan Patterson for wages</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27^th</p> </td> <td> <p>To R. Nichols for window sash</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>28</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>56</p> </td> <td> <p>24</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$51</p> </td> <td> <p>04</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>20^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for a Photographic Album</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Thermometer</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>3[illegible]</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid hired man’s wages</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>35</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>24^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ to F.W. Stonett for pair of ewes</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>31</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>66</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold to K. Chisholm &amp; Co. 59 bush barley at .62 cts</p> </td> <td> <p>36</p> </td> <td> <p>58</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ “ 62 bush “</p> </td> <td> <p>37</p> </td> <td> <p>82</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>26^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for the last two ram lambs $8.75 making a total for r. lambs</p> </td> <td> <p>99</p> </td> <td> <p>75</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>174</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^st</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid blacksmith bill</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3^rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid to J. Coyne for long Boots</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for pair of Kid Gloves</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Sold to K. Chisholm and Co 112 bush barley at 61 cents</p> </td> <td> <p>68</p> </td> <td> <p>32</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>9^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Robert Gardiner’s note</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>32</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ Willie Learment for wages/ year</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>59</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from Mr. Fraser</p> </td> <td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>32</p> </td> <td> <p>115</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>74</p> </td> <td> <p>32</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>41</p> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">&lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>CASH AACCOUNT, DECEMBER. 1870</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Received.</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>Paid.</p> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>C</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1^st</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from M Cation for one ewes</p> </td> <td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received from J. {illegible} Snell for Berkshires</p> </td> <td> <p>100</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>3^rd</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid Peter Smith for 2 ½ days threshing -</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>“ E. Burnett balance of wages</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>10^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for pork 225 at {illegible} 6.00 per cent</p> </td> <td> <p>13</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for sundries</p> </td> <td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>17^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“ from J. Woodhall</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid for sundry articles of house furniture and groceries</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>Received for fowls</p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>68</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>30</p> <p>“</p> </td> <td> <p>Bot a Diary for 1871</p> <p>A box of Collars</p> <p>Paid to B. Society</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>45</p> <p>20</p> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>136</p> </td> <td> <p>58</p> </td> <td> <p>42</p> </td> <td> <p>65</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>42</p> </td> <td> <p>65</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> <p>93</p> </td> <td> <p>93</p> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table><p></p> <p>Balance for first six months $203.70 Balance for last six months $215.71 Balance on hand at the close of the year $409.41</p> <p>Amount of Money Received during the year from various sources $1000. nearly</p> </div> transcribed