1 10 2 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31d17b097d4eef78bb7a8a69e91ee3df.pdf 3c31c436ec1b17788de3115a3ddb22b7 PDF Text Text Diary Of Jennie Fleming: Trip to Europe with Roy Fleming 1903 LEGEND: [correct name or word will be inside square brackets ] < heading or explanation added for clarity> XXXX – indecipherable words – probably written while riding over rough roads. (?) best guess at word ? used as part of a word – can’t make out that letter (or letters) Note: Corrected some singular / plural matches, added punctuation, and line breaks. _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 19th 1903 Accounts Tickets for Liverpool $4250 Roy ticket for Liverpool $42.50 Ticket for Montreal for Roy $5.65 Ticket for ? Montreal $12.15 …. $102.50 June 20th Received from Charles Fleming the sum of $135 for Roy Fleming. June 23rd I bought fifteen American Express Cheques $20 each $300.xx Expenses of cheques $2.00 I bought 25 American gold 207.06 British gold --- 232.06 Silver 160 25 British silver 5.62 1 �Payments: Tickets 102.80 Luncheon. 25 Roy +. 50 .75 In Toronto and on way to Montreal Ribbon and portage in Toronto 2 camp stools .60 .42 .80 Change at the Fort Quebec .25 For Collection and waiting for apples and a few ? .25 .25 Stuartess Skomer “Tunisian” Strawberries At Bunes Home At Gali 1.00 .15 .12 .04 Express at National Bus Mail + portages .44 Strawberries in Ireland 24, collections 2 .26 Views of Loch Kahn .25 Post card views .05 Cards .05 Lemons .12 Buns 6, bread 3 1/2 .20 Oranges and apricots .34 July 16 – pd on return tickets 20.00 July 18 gave Roy $25 Carried fwd ? July 21 – gave Roy $100 express cheques and 20 s… 100 in gold for to purchase tickets to Rome Pd for my washing .50 Paper + ??? .08 Taking valises at Dumfrenden (?) from one station to other .25 Strawberries 10 Rashes 12 .25 Gave Roy $20. Also $10 July 28 bought silk ? for gals Neckties 4.00 .90 2 �Gave Roy $20 American cheque Pd on Hock farm .25 5.40 Card fund 2.42 7.82 .25 8.07 Several numbers listed “payments of both of us” – totaling 4.75 Expenses of Ex Cheques 2.00 Tickets - less 109.55 .25 109.30 Tallied up money: I had of money pd for myself $ 644.33 7.82 $ 636.51 I have in money and cheques $1 silver 10.72 gold 60 cheques 71.72 - $96.72 $ 539.79 $ 539.79 to be accounted for 100 Roy brought $639.79 Pd on return tickets $ 19.40 3 �People and addresses Dr Roberts – Jessee Patterson Roberts1 Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland Miss Edith Grieve No 1 Sylvian Place, Edinburgh Mrs Marshall 38 Kenmure St, Glasgow Miss Lizzie Johnston St Peters Lodge 116 St Julians Faroe Road, West Norwood, S.E. London -John Stewart Plumber and gas fitter 56 Douglas St, House 58 Douglas St John D Stewart Mason and Builder 37 West Cumberland St, House 41 John Stewart and Co2 Iron and Coal Masters 30 Oswald St James Stewart Plumber and Gasfitter 19 Garscube Lane (?). 3 House 30 Grove St. Charles Stewart WAWDHouse 3 Abercromby Terrace, Paisly Road West Names written out clearly by more than one hand – maybe Jennie and Roy or someone else. Listed in The Commercial directory of Liverpool and shipping guide https://books.google.com/books?id=JvMNAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA460&lpg=PA460&dq=john+stewart+coal+masters+os wald&source=bl&ots=y28KrmdxeT&sig=wl5Ef4tFeKUQTrA3SR_zSCe7toI&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjU_rXiqszYAh VE92MKHaERCHcQ6AEIKzAB#v=onepage&q=john%20stewart%20coal%20masters%20oswald&f=false. Google Books. 3 Might be Glasgow. 1 2 4 �Charles Stewart Teacher of singing 150 Woodlands PC (?) -Annie Whone4 193 Waverley Place, New York City5 English – Rose Cottage, Knightley Road, Bingley, York ENg6 Minnie Fleming7 18 Blesher St, Toronto Friend – maybe Roy? House in Manhattan built in 1899. Listing. 6 Accommodation? 7 But she was living in Owen Sound in 1903. 4 5 5 �Notes on Mexico8 Area 767.005 square miles. Is a republic. Is composed of twenty seven states, one territory, and one Federal District which comprises Mexico City, the capital of the Republic. Lower California is the one Territory spoken of – the population is composed of 20% pure whites, 43% of mixed races, and the remainder pure Indians. The Spanish language is generally spread over Mexico. Roman Catholicism the state religion of Mexico til 1857 and now all religions are tolerated and no religious body can own landed property. Primary education is compulsory. The present form of government is that of a federal republic. Each member of which manages its own internal concerns – railway, telegraph, and telephone, Communication. Enjoys a great diversity of climate. The warm climate has the heat of the Torrid Zone and prevails on the sea coast. Along the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean, the night breezes refresh the temperatures in the evening and make it bearable in the day time. This region is also refreshed in summery by the rains which are abundant and fall regularly during the season. The rains fall regularly and at fixed intervals that is about from one to three hours every day, and after the rain is over the atmosphere is clear and pleasant. – The rains have so decided an influence on the atmosphere that in most of the country the seasons are divided into wet and dry seasons that you realize what “fall and spring” mean, as the climate is so even the trees do not lose their leaves at any given time but one by one drop off as they grow old and die and are replaced by new ones. The trees losing their leaves in autumn and regaining them in spring is quite unknown in Mexico. Jennie had already used this journal for information about Mexico. Perhaps this was research for an intended trip, or notes from an actual trip. Rather than tear out the pages, she left blank ones before starting Trip to British Isles. 8 6 �Trip to British Isles and the Continent June 25 th 1903 Left Owen Sound by morning train arrived at Toronto 12 noon stayed with Mrs. Malcolm 620 Church till (?) 9 am, when I took express to Montreal, Roy joining me at Kingston. Attended a concert at Toronto which was nice. Mr Ruthven McDonald9 was one of the features. One of his numbers? was “ My ain fireside”10 which he sang with exceeding sweetness. We sailed aboard the Tunisian of the Allan line. As we neared Montreal we came onto an area of trains which passed (?) as we began getting aboard – at 3 am we sailed. The St Lawrence is a beautiful river but not so clear as I had expected. Nevertheless it is beautiful, dotted as it is on either side with pretty homes and beautiful foliage. Three Rivers was the first town of any note that we passed and as we neared Quebec the banks are steep and sand and clay appears -. Little towns dot the shore at short intervals which with our glass looks like farming land . A number of sail boats and small steamboats dot the river. It is a very enjoyable scene as we sit here and look out. The bugle now calls us to our mid-day repast – so good by scenery til after dinner. At noon our boat pulled up at Quebec where we viewed the pathway of Wolfe as he climbed up to the Plains of Abraham, when he and Montcalm both fell. In a beautiful little park a Garden stands. The monument to their honor erected in 1823, also in front of the Hotel Frontenac stands a massive monument of the honor of Champlain who founded Quebec in the year of 1608. We visited the Fort and great fortifications which stands on a high rock overlooking the St Lawrence – a height of at least 300 – with the Plains of Abraham stretching to the right and a left, although the real portion where Wolfe and Montcalm fell is about a mile and a half to the right - , a soldier showed us all through the fort, and the guns, - one gun stands in the midst of the ground that was captured by the British at the Battle of Bunker Hill. We next visited the Parliament Building which stands also on the high ground, north of the Fort. The grounds and approaches are beautiful solid stone, with beautiful arches and gateway of handsome cut stone. There is an air of elegance and solidity and substantiality about everything in connection with the parliament building and fortifications. In front of the Parliament Buildings is a fountain and beautiful grounds. It was now nearly 6 o’clock, so we went our way toward our boat as supper would soon be served . As night closed in on us we went out to say good by to the great rocky cliffs and the fort – soon to be out of sight but never to be forgotten. The St Lawrence is one mile wide at Quebec. 9 Canadian baritone. Jennie spelled it Ruthen. Performed in Chautauqua → Best guess – was a Scottish song. 10 7 �Sunday morning found us still sailing on down the St Lawrence. The scenes along the shores varying lighthouses but not very high banks. They sloop [slope] not perpendicular by any means. Mostly covered with foliage. Here or there or a few hamlets where life subsists but now as we near Rimouski the land along the shore seems uninhabitable and the river is broading [broadening] and has taken on the deep green of the ocean and the sky has the appearance you see at sea – no one has been sea sick so far- has been cool beautiful sailing with little more than a ripple . We are engorging and have good appetites. Eat three square meals a day – before we were scarcely over with our noon meal the tender with the mail from Rimouski reached our Boat with the Canadian mails for England and the continent. There were 100 or over of parcel post and cases and about a hundred bags of mail which was taken on board. – It seemed to be from old fashioned cases like the old fashioned willow baskets that came from Scotland. These had Casters and they were wheeled along up on our Boat. Rimouski is only a small place but the intercontinental railway goes through … the mail comes on here . In winter season it is at Halifax it is taken on. We are travelling at a rate of 12 or 13 miles an hour. Soon parts of the banks of the St Lawrence is from 500 to 1000 feet high. There was service in the Saloon dining hall at 10 am. A creepy man with gown presided but good number took part in the service. Just now a service is going on the Steerage part of the boat . Our tables are decorated with Roses, Carnations and Palms There are 57 of the Dr Withrow party on board who are going part to Scotland and France, the balance to Rome and Naples. Monday 29th [Birthday] This is my birthday. Born June 29 1843 – would be 60 years today. We are sailing down the Gulf of St Lawrence. Land is entirely out of sight; although but one side has the appearance of the ocean. It is beautifully smooth. Everyone is busy taking notes. I see one or two a little sick. I hope and pray to get across without sea sickness. We past Anticosti Island … every while at service today we will pass the Magdalene Island, Cape North, and maybe Glace Bay on Cape Breton Island where the Marconi Telegraph Station is being erected . Our Route is between Cape Ray on Newfoundland and Cape North on Cape Breton Island Yesterday there was Divine Service three times, morning in Saloon Dining Room afternoon steerage department and evening second cabin. We had lovely music from four gentlemen from Chicago who were on their way to some Christian Convention. The gentleman who spoke was Mr Clenor (?) of the Sherbourne St Methodist Church Toronto. It is cold now that I will hurry to go down stairs and get another coat although I have my raincoat and my fur on and my shawl around my legs. 8 �Saint Ann’s is a church 21 miles below Quebec where hundreds upon hundreds go yearly on pilgrimages to be healed of their diseases. We saw the spire from the Fort at Quebec. In looking through glass you see a long line of houses, miles long and begin to enquire why so long a line that ordinary places have the breadth as well as the length but it leads to Saint Ann’s. In this church dedicated to Saint Ann who is the patron saint of the sick is a shrine and piles of crutches and other articles belonging to sick people which has been discarded by them when healed. In the year 1898 the large number of 125,0000 made the pilgrimage. The church was originally built c 1650. The bones of Saint Ann are in a glass case. The crutches and invalid chairs are piled to the ceiling. There is also a neighboring well of Water which is also healed . 2 pm – we are out of the Gulph [Gulf] and into the broad ocean. It is smooth as glass. In the distance a schooner full rigged with sails and ?. It is like a painted ship not a particle of land in sight. Soon we are enveloped in mist which usually lasts for 22 hours. The fog whistle is blowing about every minute so that no other boat strikes into us. 9 pm. It is beginning to be a little rough and my head a little shakey but still hope to get through. We made 356 knots in the last 24 hours. A knot is a mile and an eighth which would make 411 miles. Total distance to cover is 2692 from Rimouski. A matter that I have not jotted down is that in the spot where Wolfe fell there is a monument erected and a new ??? covers part of the old Battle ground. There is a Catholic Church that we missed seeing which has the finest art gallery in Dominion (?) , it has one picture from Vandick. St Mathew’s [Matthews] Cemetery hold a brother of Sir Walter Scott’s.11 The first vessel12 that crossed the Atlantic with steam was built at Quebec. The Laurentide or Laurentian Mountains back of Quebec are 2695 feet high. A Methodist Minister from Chicago told us a great deal about the land of Walter Scott which we hope to visit: Rev W Libberton D.D. Pastor of Joyce ME Church Chicago.13 His talk was perfectly entertaining. The Island of Orleans near Quebec on which Wolfe camped is about 20 miles long. Tuesday Morning Not well enough to get up til 10 o’clock. Ate no breakfast or dinner but had some supper but not feeling at all well. They saw a whale this morning and a Boat and in the afternoon we had a fine view of two large icebergs. The glass brought them very near to us. They were in sight for several hours. We had much fog and a great deal of cold. We sighted Cape Race. It is on the Newfoundland Coast. It has been fearfully cold all day, it is still cold but 2 am has commenced falling. I met Senator Read’s 14 daughter and chatted with her quite a length of time. St. Matthews Cemetery The burial place of Thomas Scott brother of Sir Walter Scott. Would have been SS Royal William – 1831 – but disputed - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Royal_William. 13 Mentioned in the Northwestern Christian Advocate 1904. 11 12 9 �Thursday Yesterday and today in bed. Could not hold my head up. I got up for an hour to go to a concert in the Saloon or first Cabin but had to come away when it was half done and got to bed again. There were about 10 whales seen at a little distance but not so near that a good view was to be had – also more icebergs – one of the nights we were passing through so many that the captain had to stop up twice or oftener. It has been exceedingly cold so much so that we had to wear heavier clothes than on a bitter day in winter at home. – They come in on desk with hands blue with cold. – we are now 1600 miles from Rimouski. Sunday July 5th Yesterday was a day for American flags and an American concert. The sea grew very rough toward evening and during the night it ran real high. I went out on deck for a few minutes to see its grandeur. The rest of the time I was in bed. Today Sunday there was a great swell on the sea but now so rough. There was communion service at 7 am. Many went and said it was just lovely. Next in order at 10:30 was the exhibition of wireless telegraphy to the Marconi station on the Irish Coast. Now we have been one fifty five miles in touch with the Irish Coast by the wireless telegraphy. The air has been something like the land air all day, we have been at a distance of about 80 miles. It is very much warmer. They sighted land at noon, but we are still 70 miles from Moville. I saw a sea gull this morning, the first since leaving the St Lawrence. Flying fish15 are just now to be seen. They are a yard or more long. Sunday Evening At last we sighted land; Moville was near, first one, and then another island. Then the one on which the Marconi station was stationed. Then Toric (?) Island16 on which is a very pretty lighthouse and then comes Donegal with a rocky coast. Then the beautiful green side hill, such greens as no land but Ireland and Scotland can produce. It was like an Oasis in the desert – we had been so wearied (?) of the boundless seas – arriving near Moville a pilot in small boat pulled up to us and got aboard. Soon we half (?) up and a Tender comes to meet us and bring and take the mail and fifty of our passengers said good by and went a board. There was a severe gale blowing when the embarked but we were all out looking on, waving handkerchiefs and singing “We’re all jolly good-fellas”. There were sight and sounds not soon to be forgotten. Our great ship now turned around. Passes down through Loch Foil, 17 the Irish Sea and to the mount of the Mersey to Liverpool, but the tide was out and we could not land and had to anchor and wait for Tenders to get ashore. Probably Robert Read -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Read 1871-1896 Had distant connection with Flemings in Hastings County. 14 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_flyingfish. Might be Tory Island (had a lighthouse). 17 Probably Lough Foyle – estuary of the River Foyle, North coast of Ireland – would be between Donegal and Liverpool. 15 16 10 �Two Tenders came but their capacity was not large enough for comfort – but we had to pack in with hardly standing room – on arrival the next trouble was the baggage passing the Customs, that done we at once went to the art gallery and St George’s Hall, the Lime Street Station and men took our tickets for Dumfries where we recheck (?) before dark— Liverpool - Places visited St Georges hall. This is a free Art Gallery. Mikle Anglo and Raphael great works of Art stand at the entrance. This Milkle Angelo 18 was the designer of St Peter’s Church at Rome – on the way between Carlisle and Dumfries we saw Gretna Green.19 Small village which houses one Kirk in which all the mischief was done. Runaway marriages of all classes of men and women. Reached Dumfries and put up at Hotel – walked and in evening to see [Robert] Burns old home which was kept by his grand daughter. Saw Mary Soumans (?)20 – then went to the Globe Inn where he used to drink – Roy and James went in and sat on his chair. Dumfries is a beautiful Clean City – streets so pretty and Clean and situated on the Nigh River Tuesday we hired a rig and drove out in the Country. Saw the House that Jennie Dean was born in (Elen Walker21 – one of the Scotts Characters. Drove on to the Iron Gray Cemetery where Jennie Dean is buried, her grave is surrounded by an iron railing and netting. Flat marble slab inside erected by Sir Walter Scott. Then went in to the Kirk. Sat in the seat where Robert Burns used to sit in. As we went to this place we passed Loch Dal Swenton, away up the hills. This is where the first steamboat was floated. A little past the above kirk Roy showed us where Lincluden abbey22 was – we still drove on and around the Cluden River and Bridge which was beautiful. Then drove on to Kirkton, stopped at the Robertsons Aunt Margarets house – saw Kirk Maho23 where she used to go to church and the graves of the Robertsons. On our way to Ayr passed through Mauchline - went out to see the farm and monument 24 on a corner of Farms (?) Ayr – Wednesday Here we are in the land of Burns again. A beautiful monument stands to his honor on one of the central squares, erected in year 1823. It is handsome with scenes of his poems on each side in bold relief. The Michelangelo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gretna_Green - Robert Burns was born here. 20 Perhaps connected to Burns. 21 Helen Walker, model for Walter Scott’s Jeannie Deans – buried in Irongray , cemetery a few miles from Dumfries. Book – Heart of Midlothian. 18 19 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincluden_Collegiate_Church Kirkmaho – rectory - or Kirknahoe 24 Probably Robert Burns monument east of Ayr. 22 23 11 �scene of his grey mare Meg and the witches [Tam O’Shanter] and Cotters Saturday Night 25 parting of Burns and Hiland Mary26 and Jolly Beggar.27 The beds of flowers, one bordered with pansies, is one of the prettiest I ever saw. Saw Robt Bruce castle? on the Carrick shire. 28 Saw also the Soldiers Encampment. Also the Burns Monument 90 feet high with nine Corinthian columns. New hotel and summer cottages going up on the Banks of the Doon between the old and new Bridge. The sight is enthusing (?). It is said that 150,000 people were here to welcome Burns’ two sons here on their return, a welcome from Ayrshire. The monument (?) has a dome with own (?).29 Now we enter the monument30 which is handsomely decorated within it. Wall hung with pictures of the scenes of his poems such as Cotters Saturday Night and Tam O Shanter riding on his grey mare Maggie and Mary .. with his own Picture and brush – as the central figure. In the show case is a pair of Bibles that R Burns presented to his Hiland Mary. Also a lock of his hair that he presented to Mary also – also his wife Jean Armour’s wedding ring. Another nice building has the statue of Tom O’Shanter and Souter Johnnie with their drinking cups and mug. They look jolly. Next we went down to the old Brig o’ Doon and I went down the Bank and bathed my face and hands in its beautiful waters and also drank of its water. As we stood on the old Brig we could see the Alloway Mill and the Old School house where Burns went to go to school. As we walk off from the Brig o’Doon an old gentleman leaning on his cane played us “Scots W Ha” 31 and Ye Banks and Braes o’ Bonnie Doon 32 Then we entered the Alloway Kirk yard – here I sat on the tombstone33 of Robert Burns’ father who was buried year 1784. The old kirk is still standing although dilapidated with the old bell still in place and the window through which Burns’ son Tam o’Shanter and the witches Dance (?) of Old Kirk 1135 (?) of Alaway. 25 26 http://www.robertburns.org/works/82.shtml. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43807/highland-mary. http://www.robertburns.org/works/79.shtml. Robert Bruce was born Turnberry Castle, Ayrshire.. He was the Earl of Carrick. 29 Circular dome is surmounted by a “ tripod and other ornaments.” 30 https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/alloway/burnsmonument/index.html. 31 Scots Wha Hae – patriotic song – lyrics by Burns. 32 http://www.bonnydoon.got.net/rburns.html. 33 https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/alloway/auldkirk/index.html. 27 28 12 �We picked some gowans from Alloway Kirk Yard and some Ivy from the top of the building. Roy climbed up on top and got the Ivy. Now we enter the cottage in which he was born which was year 1754. Died 1796. There is a museum with relicts (?) souvenirs etc also in connection with cottage Staid at the Ayr Arms Hotel for two nights and one day and breakfast next day. The bill for it was $ 2 ‘ 4’ 9.34 Now good by Ayr and Land of Burns for a little time til we take in Belfast Ireland. There was an excursion to Belfast Ireland for July 9th and we took it on ticket from Ayr by Ardrossan 35 to Belfast with stop over for 2 hours and return for $2.50 each. To Ireland – July 9 We are now fast sailing on the steamer “Adder”36 the Island of Arran with its happy homes and green fields are quite visible with the naked eye but much more so with the field glass. Now the LighthousePladda Light37 appears which is beautiful as it stands out on the hill. Next to our view is the Mull of Cantre. As we near the further end of the Mull and on the opposite side about half way between Ireland and Scotland looms up the Isle of Alisa Craig,38 a high rocky cliff. The industry here is quarrying. One hundred people live there on the east side devoted to this industry. It is building stone but of what kind is not known to our party. Another horn brought us into sight of Ireland. The hills rise to quite a height on either side of the Channel but there are many homes down at the foot on seashore as on the side hills which are beautifully cultivated. The green of the cultivated fields is something most beautiful never to be seen in our Country and never to be seen by me again. A Land I shall visit no more. The Channel is a Loch called Loch Belfast – now we reach the docks and disembark. There were numerous rigs of all kinds in waiting to convey the visitors. We chose the Jaunting Car 39 which we enjoyed very much. We drove through the city and into the grounds of Queens College which is quite large. Roy and Minnie alighted and spent a few minutes in the building which they enjoy much, then we drove to the Methodist Collage which is a fine large building with beautiful grounds but we had not time to enter. Next we drove to the Park, which is a mile long, is prettily set, and with flower beds and shrubs – the leaves of which is so thick and nice. Then we drove through some more of the city and on to the warf Probably £ rather than $. Town on North Ayrshire coast. 36 http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?ref=6330 - Scottish steamer. 34 35 Isle of Pladda – one of three lighthouses on Arran – in the south. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailsa_Craig -- small island in the outer Firth of Clyde - blue hone granite quarried to make curling stones. 39 2 wheeled carriage drawn by single horse -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaunting_car. 37 38 13 �[sic] and boat. Now we are fast sailing and the land receding. We meet many yachts and steamboats – passed many light houses etc. Stevenston We reach Ardrossan near dusk. A telegram was in waiting which was handed to me as I passed out of the Boat from Mrs Dr Roberts. We put up at the Hotel (Ardossan I think) for the night and went out to Stevenston a distance of 6 or 8 miles the following morning. We found Mrs and Dr Roberts fine – meeting him on his wheel as we made our way from the depot. Is quite a clever looking man - Jessie Paterson looks nice and is quite mistress of the situation. We had a very enjoyable dinner and two hour visit then made our train for Tully Tudilum Castle.40 Stevenston41 is a town of from six to eight thousand inhabitants. The industries are coal mining and dynamite. The greatest dynamite factory in the world is here. We saw it from the boat (?) window. Craignethan to Dumbarton etc Tully Tudilum, also called Craignethan castle, between the Highlands and Lowlands. The scene of Old Mortality42 is ?? here.?. It was besieged by the Covenanters and taken. The garrison was stormed – saw the slaughter house where the killed (?) in Beef; the underground cells and the window where Jenny Denison through the barking ??? on Cuddie Headrigg … The room where Mary Queen of Scots was kept on the Nethan River. Leaving Glasgow via Caledonian RR ,we reach Dumbarton where the old defenses of the Slitt (?) are in evidence … the present defences are at Fort Matilda near or below Greenock. The great rock which forms the National defence and some of the old castle still stands. Next we reach Balloch near the entrance to Loch Loman. Now the pretty Loch bursts upon our sight. No wonder it inspired and enthused Walter Scott as it is surrounded with hills on all sides and he shore dotted with some houses and ?? as now is pointed out to us. The island Cailloch43 where the clan McGregors are buried. There ae twenty islands in the little loch dotted around the prettiest on earth. Bloody fights were fought back of the McGregor hills, not any lake in Europe holds a candle to this one. It is heaven on earth. We thought we would be ?? here and not need to go to heaven (?) Inch Lunoch. Covered with old yew trees (about 700 hundred years old) which were planted for the purpose of bows and arrows. It has dear and some twenty six islands. Meant Tillietudlem, a fictional castle in a Scott novel inspired by Craignethan Castle in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and within a train ride of Ardossan. 41 North Ayrshire. 42 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Mortality. 43 McGregors are buried in Inchcailloch. 40 14 �Rowor German a little summer resort now is reached on the main land. The name on the sign board is Luss. All the land belongs to the Land of Luss. 44 Now we meet the beautiful companion Boat Princess May with its flying flags filling the occasion. It is the Prince George that we are sailing. Ciar Mhor forefather of Rob Roy lived here. He killed in the pass all the youth left in his charge of the work they were the youth of the Colquhoun family. We now reach Carby another summer resort. The banks a great part of the way is over 1000 feet high when ? reach the point called Ben Lomond 3000 or over. The residence of Rowardennan is the place to get off and ride ponies up the Ben Lomond as near the summer resort the Loch goes so narrow that we thought it was coming to an end. Lock is 26 miles long. As we near Tarbet, 45 another summer resort, you would think the Loch was again coming to an end. The shore along the Loch are the cleanest prettiest with pebble, stones, and a gravel and rock and the trees rising above the villas – I never saw anything so pretty. The Hotels along here are more like Gentleman’s fine residences. The pretty rock (?) that bound the shores is covered with trees (evergreen). Now we near Inversaid46 – the end of the Loch. At the Hotel Inversnaid, also the Inversnaid Falls looms up in the distance – now our boat pulls up and we go ashore where carriages were awaiting us. Large carriages open, four horses to each, fifty of us alighted on the two carriages and drove through the winding road leading to Loch Katrine a distance of 6 ½ miles. Stronachlachar is the little port or summer hotel at the entrance to Loch Katrine. As we drove away up the heights on banks of Loch Lomond the sight was past all pen description. When you have read all that has been written and thought of all the pretty things that has been said and can be said by mortals. The half has not been told. You must see it do know and enjoy it.. As we near Loch Katrine yon (?) lake (?) as to look unknown The ..acan Hills47 and Loch Askel. Next greets you and then the pretty little summer home and the -- now we enter the loch by Boat “Sir Walter Scott”. Glen Gyle [Glengyle], the Home of the McGregors48 soon looms up – 5 minutes is he time we are supposed to take sailing the loch. Length of Loch Katrine 15 miles. The verdure and foliage is most beautifully green, but not near the beauty of Loch Lomond, only a few trees and not half so tall and few if any summer resorts – as we near the Trossachs it becomes more wooded on the side hills. Ben Ledi is one of the mountains that rises so high Is 2875 feet high. 44 45 http://www.clancolquhoun.com/clan-history/17-the-history-of-the-colquhouns. https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/tarbet-p235011 46 Small community on east side of Loch. The hotel is next to Arklet Falls. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inversnaid. 47 can’t identify .Written in large and ragged hand. Holiday cottage -- https://www.visitscotland.com/info/accommodation/the-glengyle-macgregor-p884881. 48 15 �Now we reach the end of the lakes and again take carriages again for Callander, a drive of 9 miles. This drive is through what is called the Trossacks, the magnificent hotel of that name stands and in road relief opposite the little lake Acrey [Achray]. As we leave Loch Katrine we drive up the great hills till we reach the height of land then there is a slo dissent [sic] along the beautiful glen which stretches from the Trossachs Hotel to near Callander. As soon as we get out of sight of Achray the pretty Loch Venachar rises to our view to the right while the glen called Trossachs is to our left. On the hillside is lots of Bell Heather but we could not stop the rig (?) to pull them. The scene all along the drive way is past description, as we reach the end of Loch Venachar, Callender appears. Many tourists (?) stop here as there is lots of fishery. We had dinner at the Eagle Temperance Hotels 2 shilling each – after 4 o’clock we took the train for Dunkeld which we reached at ½ past seven. Our friends were awaiting us. Monday morning We started for Logierait. Got a nice hack and Mrs. Smith came with us. We past the Duke of Athol main entrance. Craig … [ might be Cairngorm is the first mountain - is a great height – rocky bluffs with trees all up the mountain side. We passed along the mountain side with the Great Glen on the opposite side of ? way. Now we go to Dowally , the Cemetery where Robertson are buried. Wm Graham and some of the Beatons (?) are here. We now come to the old potato mill where my father worked for seven years. This is Kolmarch. I plucked some broom in blossom. Now we cross the Tummel near the Junction and we go to see the Ferry of the Tay which is the old one that was at the crossing of the Tummel. Now we come to the Logierait Church and burying ground, as we enter the first monument or tablet is to the memory of the McKenzies, father of our Honourable Alex McKenzie. Then we come to my grand father Fleming’s grave and then to the Stuart graves, then to the Robertson, my Aunt Margaret’s graves. She was married to a Robertson and is Mrs Smith’s father and mother – and my mother’s sister.49 Now we sight the Pass of Killiecrankie. Where the battle was fought and bonny Dundee was killed. We next visited my grandfather’s farm Kirrandrum and found the sight [sic] of my father’s house or the remains of it. Roy photographed it. Now we next went to see the Baptist Church where my father went to Chuch and found a son and grandson of the minister who preached when they were then still in the place. We took some souvenirs from the old farm. One old ash tree still stands in the corner of my grandfather’s garden, or at least what once was the gardens.. 49 Explain? 16 �Now Lake Craiglush (?) upon us. There is a large lime kiln here xxxx A ride to Loch ?? We leave Dunkeld by the Butterstone Coach (?). Loch of Lowes stretches along by the way. Cardney Hil and Cardney Loch – next a loch with white water. Now we come to Butterstone and Butterstone Burn. Now comes the xxxx sheep farm on the xxx of Athol Estate. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Loch Clunie is a pretty sheet of water with an old castle on an island in the center. We rowed across Now we come to Clunie Church where my aunt Scott went to Church and is buried. It is a fine substantial building. We looked up every monument in the grave yard but could not find one dedication to her or her husband James Scott – but we saw the Scott plot with their monuments to mark them. July 17th We rested as it rained all day and night and the previous day. Friday morning July 18 – St Andrews It was still raining a little but we felt we must go, so took train to St Andrews via Perth, Dundee, and the Tay bridge. In Dundee we had an hour waste (?), so visited University College. The building did not make any great appearance but no doubt the educational qualities were good. Then on to St Andrews. Went to the Tay Bridge Station50 and down in. The Tay Bridge is about two miles long – has about 80 piers. This is where the Railroad disaster about 24 years ago. It was on a Christmas evening when there was as always is a great home coming near the train time there was a terrible blizzard and gale that swept down or out the centre of the bridge and the train coming plunged down, never to return. The passengers never to wake. We went on by the shore past many little towns and stations, with Broughty ferry on the opposite shore. On reaching St Andrews we started in the down pour of rain and walked to the old Cathedral 51 said to have been built in the 12th century. The walls around the cathedral are like great fortifications, the cathedral itself being the largest in Scotland. We could not imagine what such would be built for. Thousands of graves and monuments and old stone slabs to mark the whereabouts of some departed one lie here. The two ends of the cathedral are in fairly good preservation, but the rest has fallen. 50 First Tay Bridge -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tay_Rail_Bridge. Disaster was 28 Dec 1879. Note had to cross the bridge to get to St Andrews to the south. Broughty Ferry is on the north shore – would have been hard for the party to see it. 51 Built 1158 -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Andrews_Cathedral. 17 �Next on to the fortifications which overlook the German ocean.52 The walls of this is at least fifteen feet broad or thick. It is here that the little dungeon is – probably in the time of war such fortifications and dungeons were needed but we thank the Lord for a time when they are of no use. Next we looked in at one of the seats of learning but as our time was up we had to bid all the scenes good by and return to our train to get home to Dunkeld before it would be too late. Sunday morning Went to Church with Mrs Smith and Andrew, and looked through the Cathedral. Saturday Morning July 19 This day train to Loch Leven and street car from Perth to scene (?) on a corner of the Perth Park. Stood a monument but no inscription or name. We enquired to whom it was dedicated. A man near by said Sir Walter Scott. Everyone should know him, that is why no name. Next place of importance in Perth is the fine large Long Post Office 53 building of beautiful polished stone. Now we arrive at Loch Leven54 and hired a boat with two strong oarsmen to row us across to the old castle[Lochleven] where Mary Queen of Scots lived for many years. The walls are from 5 to 10 feet thick of solid mason work in a very good state of preservation although the roof has all fallen in long ago. The fortifications cover about an acre. There is a nice park inside the walls with two Plain trees and Elm, some of which might have been planted by Mary Queen of Scots herself. We spent a couple of hours here. It was beautiful and warm inside the walls. The walls are about 24 feet at the highest point and maybe 10 feet thick. Roy took a photo of this place. James and myself in it. Loch Leven Castle situated on an island in the loch. There are other islands in the loch, one containing 80 acres. Other smaller ones –[Reed] Bower and Scart Islands.55 The paddoch Bower is where Mary land here – Mary lived here about a year. Lomond hill and Bishop hill56 is in xxxx here – also a cemetery belonging to the Kinross Estates. Sunday July 19th 1903 Mrs. Smith and Andrew went to Church with us this morning. After dinner we went to the Hermitage. This is a nice cottage overlooking a very pretty waterfall. This is the river Braan.57 The waterfall and scenery is one of the prettiest in Scotland. It has a bridge way, rustic summer housed, besides the Former name for North Sea https://sco.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Ocean. Possibly Italianate – demolished Mentioned in https://books.google.com/books?id=Qnd4Ll4MAi4C&dq. 54 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Leven_Castle. 55 There are more - see map http://www.snh.org.uk/pdfs/publications/nnr/Loch_Leven_visit.pdf. 56 This area is a bit to the north east of Loch Leven. Perhaps the Flemings had time to walk the hills. 57 Tributary of the Tay River near Dunkeld -- River Braan - Rumbling Bridge to The Hermitage https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/scotland/central-highlands/river-braan-rumbling-bridge-to-thehermitage. 52 53 18 �Cottage or observatory looking over the falls. The woods here is more like the woods in Canada than anything I have seen. After resting for some time we retraced our steps making a walk of 5 ½ miles (? Or 3 ½) After supper Roy and Andrew climbed Craigiebarns [or Craigie Barns]58 and viewed (?) the county. Got us some heather and ??tend. Monday July 20 We are off again to Blair Athol the town and Pass Killiecrankie. On our way to Blair Athol we saw the Pass of Killiecrankie and the battle ground, indeed the very spot was marked out where Bonnie Dundee fell. A stone xxx similar (?) to the Druid (?) stones – on we went past the new station called Killiecrankie, now at Blair Athol where we alighted and walked fully 3 miles t the burying ground and old abbey where Bonny Dundee is buried. Also Dowager Duchess Athol is buried here. We saw her … on the way from the train up we crossed the Tilt River twice first by the old “brig oTilt and by the new Birg O Tilt. At the old bridge there is a very beautiful lot of scenery. It banks of solid rock and the water deep and dark – as we ??tended we took the path by the river which was beautiful and wooded. Splendid large timbers like the trees in Canada are. There is a pretty light coloured rock along the banks and in the bottom of the river as well which makes the water look very clear and cool. We also saw a peak of the Grampian hills from the place. Grantly Castle [Grantully Castle]59 After leaving Blair Athol we stopped off and took train and drive to Grantully Castle which was beautiful. Lady Stuart lives here. Roy took a snap shot of this castle. It has lately been added to, a part with nice tower much larger than the old part – then on to the Church which Lady Stuart built. Now we turn about . When we had driven a little we could see several very high hills and surrounded with hills. Dowally Mrs W Graham – Elizabeth McLean wishes to remembered to Jessie Agnew – they were school mates. Hill nearby – very scenic view of Dunkeld and Birnam and Tay valley – much painted – popular for climbing. Grantully Castle is situated 0.5 miles (0.8km) from the southern bank of the River Tay 2 miles (3km) to the west of its final bend before the confluence with the River Tummel at Ballinluig, some 7 miles (11.5km) to the east. 58 59 http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00202 19 �Thursday 23 Bade good by to Dunkeld and came to Stirling. We are now on the high rock near the Castle. We can see from this spot Ben Lomand, Ben Lidi, Ben Venue, The Wallace Monument. Went up to the Cliff for observation called the Ladies rock.60 On the right was the Stirling Castle, on front of it, Royal Games Ground (?) and the field of Bannockburn in the distance and Gillis [Gillies] Hills. A flag pole stands in the middle of the field. Saw it from there and beside it – the Borestone on which the Robert Bruce Flag stood on the day of Battle. Then we went through the cemetery up to Stirling Castle, crossed the draw bridge and under the portcullis – a guard showed us all over the castle. We first entered the Dungeon where Roduck Due (?)61 was confined and other prsners [prisoners] – then went to the room where Mary Queen of Scots used to live and where her son James the first of England was born. Then to the room where Douglass was murdered. Saw the window where he was thrown out to the ground. We went to where Mary Queen of Scots used to sit and watch the games. The Wallace Monument about a mile to the north. Cromwell was the only man who ever took this castle. He set the cannon in the tower of the Church. Edinburgh Friday This is Princess [Princes] Street Sunday (?).. and the memorial to Sir Walter Scott said to be the finest in the world. Livingston’s monument bible in hand stands on the East Corner which is fine. Now we enter the location south (?) xxwe climbed on stairs but I will not go further. 1400 went up into this monument on Monday. 1600 is the largest number that ever entered n one day as more could not be accommodated. It was completed 1844 – Mr George M Kemp62 Esq architect to his memory. “Hope still cheers us while we mourn ; Fame strews laurels o’er his urn; See you structure cleave the sky; Dream not genius e’er can die.” In the centre of the museum where I am now standing is the statue of Sir Walter Scott with his dog and book and pencil in hand. This grand memorial of Scott stands in the East end of the Princes’ Street.. and is the finest in the world. In the centre of the Gardens is the statue of the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and at the other end of John Wilson. http://www.oldtowncemetery.co.uk/history/ladies.html. can’t verify. 62 George Meikle Kemp – Scott Monument - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Meikle_Kemp. 60 61 20 �Now we stand on the Heart of Midlothian Jennie Deans prison. Now we are at St Giles Church [Cathedral] where the lady threw63 the stool at the Minister’s head. Now we stand on Parliament Square where an equestrian monument of Charles 2nd. Now are standing] on the spot where all that remains of John Knox is ???k – date 1572. This place which used to be the burying ground of St Giles Church, near Parliament Square. We now enter the Church, many tablets to the memory of many people also a case as the old books of order and service(?) sanctioned (?) by the General Assembly. One is dated 1562. The Sacred Prayer Book of King Edward 6th 1552 and many others. Among the tablets is one to the 92 Sutherlands who died at the Indian Mutiny. On one side of the Church hangs many old flags that have been used in the old time battle and maybe captured. The first memorial and tomb here is to the Duke of Argyle who was beheaded outside of the Church. The Church was started to be built in 854. The great bell that was used to summon people hither (?) for defence of the city is still here. There are 35 bells (chimes) on St Giles Church. The Earl of Murray is lord here. He was regent when Mary Queen of Scots was a child. Now welcome to the spot Janet Geddes [Jenny Geddes] 64 sat and fired the stool in 1637 on 23 July. Struck (?) the first / final (?) blow in last great trouble freedom of Conscience which after the conflict of half a century ended in the establishment of civil and religious liberty. In another section of the Church is the Tomb of Montrose – it is most elegant. The royal eats are also in this Church which we viewed. Now the Castle covers 11 ½ acres. There are 7 gates to the 1378 dates from Saw the window the last sleep of Argyle 65 St Margarets Chapel66 – the oldest church in Scotland 1093 Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 63 Jenny Geddes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Geddes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Geddes. Painting of the 9th Earl of Argyle - napping before his execution. 66 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Margaret%27s_Chapel,_Edinburgh. 64 65 21 �1560 Mary Queen of scots mother died in the room 1434 date the building of part of the castle we enetered where the crown and jewels of Scotland Robert the Bruce first wore – this is the Crown his (?) sword and scepter. The sword is two handled. There (?) are two scepters and a belt. (>) The Crown67 sits on a beautiful silk and gold cushion and then a cushion of ermine. Now we are in the room where James 1 of England - he was 6th of Scotland, son of Mary Queen of Scots. In this room are several pictures of Mary – one of them is her escape from Loch Leven Castle. Room is say 25 by 30. On looking out we see the great mountain Arthur’s Craig 68 [Seat] with the Salisbury Crags in front. Next we enter the armory – all the old guns, coats of mail, and other memories (?) of War are here. Old flags too. Also the Gun Carriage that brought Queen Victoria 69 from the Isle of Wight to be buried. Now we see the Dogs Cemetery, little slabs xxx each on – They are those that followed the 72 Highland (?) for ten years during peace and wars – “let sleeping dogs lie” Here we have a magnificent view of the City of Edinburgh and Firth of Forth. People are here of every size and age and clime(?) This is King’s Bastion. We now visited the Gras Market [Grassmarket]70 where they used to hang people as told in Walter Scott’s “Heart of Midlothian” One of the ugliest places in Edinburgh Visited Hollyrood [Holyrood] Palace, the royal residence in Edinburgh. It was built for Mary Queen of Scots. Her mother was Mary of Guise, a French lady. The Crown Surmonly (?) the front of the Castle. The fountain in front has many statuettes. We put up at Miss Spences, Royal Circus, Edinburgh. It was the loveliest place we have been at in all our travles both here and on the continent. Melrose Abbey – no less a place. In the East End is laid to rest the heart of Bruce, also the remains of Alex 2nd of Scotland, also good Sir James Douglas. Honours of Scotland - http://www.royal-mile.com/castle/castle-crownjewels.html. One of a group of hills near Edinburg – volcano site - provides tremendous view https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur%27s_Seat. 69 Queen Victoria died in Feb 1901. Was a military procession https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral_of_Queen_Victoria. 67 68 70 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grassmarket. 22 �South side west end is the Chapel. In 1618 part of it was again fitted up worship – for Presbyterian, has a 6 o????????? f???? David the 1st and Queen Matilda of Scotland bush (?) are here. Next is a old fashioned kneeling stone with 4 horse shoes engraved upon it. A carving on two of central pillars represent the Crown of Thorns. In the “Lay of the Lost Ministrel” l is the figure of the old wizard Michael Scott.71 Next is the H??? of Mary B???, son Rolf Ivens – next on a heap of stones is where Walter Scott used to sit – on one side lies Lord Somerville. Roy took snapshot of Heart of Bruce memorial and also Michael Scott, a character in Lay of Lost Minstrel. Abbey was founded in 1136 by David 1st of Scotland when Edward second was on his way south, he destroyed the abby. Especially Melrose – greatest length 238 feet, greatest width 130 feet. Stands east and west – exactly like all great cathedrals – a marvel of architectural clarity and expense. We are now on way xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Abbotsford] Walter Scott’s home [Abbotsford]72 built by himself just as he left it – owned by his granddaughter. This is the wood of the Spanish Armada. 20,000 volumes of Library his chair (?), his sloffs (?).73 Here is the famous bust of Sir Walter Scott. The Tweed runs nearby. Sir Walter and his lady before they were married. The curly kale leaf graces the walk. The Honourable Mrs Maxwell Scott,74 Scott’s granddaughter and owner of the home. 71 72 http://www.rampantscotland.com/famous/blfamwizard.htm. https://www.scottsabbotsford.com/ Probably figures differ on number of books – this site says 7,000 http://www.thetwobees.co.uk/abbotsford-house/ Another 9,000 73 Sloffs – a Scottish slang word, but given this definition, unlikely what Jennie meant. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Sloff 74 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1461446/Dame-Jean-Maxwell-Scott.html 23 �Sir Henry Rayburn’s [Raeburn] painting of Sir W Scott and his dog. 75 His own f????? in the drawing room76 and the paper is still on the wall as he left it. Now the armour Bonnie Prince Charlie 77 – sword and gold case. Sir Walter ??? more that was presented to him. His last suit of clothes78 is here, pants, shepherds plaid, coat black. Vest of a grey and black silk corduroy. – Hat long gray plug – boots low – and squared toed. On leaving his house we went out into the garden which was laden with berries and gooseberries. Flowers of every variety and a small green house with flowers. Roy took a snapshot. Then we said good by the beautiful scene. The house was all designed by Walter Scott himself. We are now on our way [to] Dryburg Abby [abbey].79 Sir W Scott is buried here, his wife and son. Scott died 1832. A yew tree here was planted in 850 about 800 years old. Sat under and soon slept. Now we come to the Leader River and bridge. Was a wonderful (?) bridge. Now we come to the great bridge with 17 piers.80 They were all of this old(?) stone that looks so like brick crosses. The Tweed near where it unites with the Leader [Leader water].81 The Scotts are in vault’s with splendid heavy stone grant [granite ?] memorials. Sunday 26th July Obit of Dame Jean-Maxwell Scott – 193-d 2004 – great3 granddaughter . Jennie must have been referring to Dame Jean’s grandmother. 75 Probably this one -- http://www.walterscott.lib.ed.ac.uk/portraits/paintings/raeburn1808.html Picture of drawing room with Chinese wall paper -- https://www.scottsabbotsford.com/visit/the-house/thechinese-drawing-room/188 76 Scott collected historic relics such as a lock of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Sword not mention but Rob Roy’s broadsword is. In DK travel book – Google Books - http://tinyurl.com/yads678v 78 Picture here -- http://world4.eu/abbotsford-residence-of-the-english-writer-sir-walter-scott/ 79 http://www.scotiana.com/dryburgh-abbey-sir-walter-scott%E2%80%99s-final-resting-place/ 77 Also http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00145 Or Leaderfoot Viaduct – near Melrose – opened in 1863 as railway bridge. – 19 spans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaderfoot_Viaduct 80 81 small tributary of the Tweed in Lauderdale. Joins the Tweed at Leaderfoot. East of Melrose. 24 �St George’s United Free Church 82 – Dr White [Alexander Whyte] pastor, Dr Black [Dr Hugh Black of Union Theological Seminary] preacher. The first Preacher and most fashionable Presbyterian Church in the City [Edinburgh] Text – “Ye are my epistles. Known and read of all men” [2 Corinthians 3:2] – a most earnest appeal for true Discipleship and true character building and the being true Christians. Hymn No 198 was sung with great pathos (?) then the benediction. We sat a while as most of the people passed out. They were a beautifully dressed audience. You could not think there was one poor person in the place. 26 July – Sunday afternoon – we called on Miss Greenie, but Edith was gone to the continent. Had been for six weeks. She was very much pleased that we called on her – said Mr Jos Green. Has not been writing to them. We must tell Mr Green to write. – She has a weak chaist(?) – Miss Green was a kind of broke down in health. That is why she went to the continent. Later in the evening we went to Mrs Fleming(?) 26 Prince Regent St, Leith. We found her a very nice young woman. Monday 2:10 left Edinburgh on the fast express, East Coast which skirts the North Sea Coast. Now we see Bass Rock83 which is pretty as it stands alone – now a lighthouse stands high, now we come to Berwick. Farewell to the land of the Heather. I shall see you no more – on earth. It is with extreme sorrow I look on you for the last time. Farewell bonnie Scotland. We are over the border – The Tweed enters the North Sea here we cross it – the bridge has 25 arches. The tide comes in here. It is beautiful along the Beach, lots of little rowboats and larger craft. Soon a long island appears. It is Holy Island. 84 Next Farne Islands. They look beautiful from our train. Now we come to the pretty little town of Warkworth. It has a pretty little summerery port on the shore. The lady house that we boarded at in Edinburgh was Mrs Spence, 19 Royal Circuit, Edinburgh It is beautifully conducted [sic] and has every modern convenience and comfort – beautiful break dining room and parlour and good table. We called on Miss Greene, No 1 Sydenham Place near the meadows which is a park of 400 or 500 hundred (?) in almost the centre of the city. There was a band concert on when we were there. Then called on Mrs Fleming, a daughter of Mrs Smith of Dunkirk. Her number is 26 Prince Regent Street, Leith. Mentioned in The Christian Century – Google Books - http://tinyurl.com/yawvfuzv Island in Firth of Forth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_Rock 84 Full name - The Holy Island of Lindisfarne. – a tidal island https://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/general/welcome.htm 82 83 25 �Newcastle on the Tyne is now coming up. It is a great ship building centre. Now we come to Durham and saw the Cathedral from the car window. No grander Norman building than this cathedral exists in Europe – overlooking the [River] Wear. Now we reach Darlington and nothing of note here. Only that it is raining. Out on the banks of the Tyne near the busy city of Newcastle is the village of Wylam that the great Stephenson85 was born and the first piece of railroad built. The old engine that ran 80 years finds an appropriate resting place on a pedestal in Darlington. Now we reach York. This has a beautiful cathedral of Norman structure which we saw from the train window. There is also a castle. Peterboro [Peterborough] was another of the stopping places. Reached London at 11 pm and took Hanson to Mrs Abrahams 47 Torrington Square where we now are. It has rained a London rain all day – had to order in a hack all day in order to do anything fast. The White Tower built by William the Conqueror in about 1066. It is in fine condition. Saw the staircase under which the two murdered princes was found and many other old scenes – and an immensity of old armour of every kind of coats of mail, shields, bow and arrows, old guns of every age and time, spears and battle axes and bayonets, a beautiful old brass gun captured from the French and numberless munisions [munitions] of war. Outside in the court yard was the place of execution of Lady Jane Gray, Anne Bowline, Catherine Howard. It was fenced in with a little iron railing. Next went to St Paul’s Cathedral. Lord Nelson and Duke of Wellington are buried here. Their monuments are there. Also General Gordon’s Tomb – which was strewed [strewn] with fresh roses. This is said to be the largest (?) cathedral this side of St Peter’s Church at Rome – it was truly grand. Next The Art Gallery which has the master pieces of so many of the great Painters divided into schools. French, Spanish, British, Italian Schools. So many biblical scenes A very life like painting of Gladstone was there. Next - The Lord Mayors Court at “Guild Hall”. The Court was in session, went in and listened a little while, then onto Westminister Abby. This is an immense place with tombs of Kings and great men of all ages. You would think all the old kings that ever lived are stowed away here. Then there is a poet’s corner DiKinson [William Dickinson – architect of the abbey] and Gladstone tombs are here. We then drove to the Parliament buildings but there was no admittance so drove around to see the outside – also Buckingham and St James Palace, the Bank of England, The Mansion House – returning to our own boarding house which was <address not given. 85 George Stephenson – railway pioneer. 26 �29th July To Windsor Castle – it was a perfect downpour of rain all morning but we must go. So called a cab to take us to the station, a distance of about a mile arriving at the Waterloo Station as an incoming train houlted (?) up. The place was perfectly congested with people – soon we got our tickets which were about 90 cents each return – as we got out to the country the sun began to show. The crops especially oats was nearly ready to curl – but very much flattened down with rain. Now we come to Ashford. There is a beautiful building here which we do not know yet. Windsor Castle St Georges Chapel – we find Geo Stevenson’s tomb86 here. Next King Leopold 1st king of the Belgians just a statue [monument]87 Next George the Fifth King of Hanover. Also a great work of art to the memory Princess Charlotte 88 in polish marble executed by M.C. Wyatt. The Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria (sarcophagus). Also a memorial to Napolean whose tomb is here. King Henry the 8th and Charles the 1st - buried him (?) The Quire [aka choir] portion of the chapel is exceedingly beautiful. Prince Consort Memorial Window erected by Queen Victoria is beautiful – about 40 flags in the most elegant silk and gold hang along each side. Edward the 4th was the builder of this chapel. On the left this Edward 4th is inlaid (?) and on the right Henry 6th. Xxxxx on the wall are coats of arms of the Knights of the Garter.89 In an open court is an immense to Charles the 2nd90 and fountain The Round Tower is 100 feet a???? 86 Can’t confirm. Might be Stephenson. http://tinyurl.com/yb74b5nq for photo Also https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/collection/themes/exhibitions/crown-andcamera-the-british-royal-family-and-photography-1842-1910/the-queens-gallerybuckingham-palace/king-leopold-i-of-the-belgians-1790-1865 87 88 https://www.stgeorges-windsor.org/the-monument-to-princess-charlotte/ 89 Glass painting in Gothic window by Francis Eginton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Eginton 90 Might have been statue of Charles on horseback. 27 �We walked an through all park except the Royal residence but we could see through their gateway and fence to the gardens and front. Then we went down the long walk and driveway leading to Frogmore.91 Then turned off to our left to the gate that led to the mausoleum. The gate keeper said there was no admittance but said to go back tot he main driveway and walk further on till we would have a better view of the main building which we did. However we consoled ourselves knowing that we walked the road on which her remains wee carried from Windsor Castle to the burial at Frogmore – and we pulled a few leaves of one of the great elm trees that line both sides of the driveway along through the great Windsor Park. British Museum First great hall of Greek and Mosaic. Part of the Tempel [temple] of Dianna [Temple of Artemis] of Ephesus. William Shakespeare died 1626. Net the Granville Library – writing of Lady Jane Gray 1533 Signature of Queen Victoria in 1838 to a letter and due to Right Rev Father to allind (?) her coronation.92 Signature of Mary Queen of Scots, written in French Marie. Photograph of the Magna Carta 1215 Charlotte Bronte died 1855 – her manuscript – The Bible in Cranmer’s version of Wycliff93 The original writing music of Mendelsohn. The earliest specimens of the printing press. Caxton His earliest English press a game of chess. Also the first book printed in England. The firt map of America Ancient gods of all sizes and shapes. One fine large brass god of China “Kwan Yen” [goddess of mercy] . She has 8 hands – also figure of Buddha. Great Chinese Bell Frogmore House – in Windsor Park - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frogmore_House Can’t clarify but Lord Melbourne was her chief advisor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_of_Queen_Victoria 91 92 Puzzling. Wycliffe wrote English version in 1380. Cranmer produced the Big Bible in 1539. No mention that he used Wycliffe’s as the base. http://www.greatsite.com/timeline-english-bible-history/ 93 28 �Wooden cash [cart] wheel from Egypt Egyptian coffins and mummies in them. Mummied cats and dogs. Mummied crocodile. 3 mummies wrapped in linen and one of them in casket of wood, face guilded with brass or gold. Also hand of a high rank lady with ring still on. There are hundreds of Egyptian mummies in caskets and many without just with the wrappings with arms inside the wrapping and many caskets of all styles used by the Egyptians and all sorts of vessels many hand painted. <No diary account for time on continent – Switzerland and Italy - and departure for Montreal> Aug 28 1903 Arrived at Montreal 7 o’clock Friday evening. Went direct to Albron Hotel and rested for the night. In the morning we went to St James R.C. Cathedral modelled after St Peters of Rome. It stands on the corner of Dominion Square. There is a beautiful park. The cathedral although modeled after St Peters is utterly (?) insignificant that I hardly cared to take much stock of it for fear it would take away any of the recollections of the great St Peters but its dome and inscription is just the same as St Peters only nothing like the size or highth [height]. Next we went out on the Square where a handsome monument stands to the honor of Sir John A Mcdonald. A statue of himself stand in the centre which resembles him exceedingly. All the industries which he so much encouraged and fostered is represented on the different sides – for instance for the lumber industry the saws - agricultural the pitchfork rake – and so on. It is a wonderful piece of workmanship standing - dois (?) in the center of beds of flowers. Next we went to Mount Royal by the cable car. It ran up almost straight to nearly the top of the hill – where is a nice large station house and stores of curios and views and post cards. We still walked on up higher and higher and then sat down to view the town. Next we visited the Woman’s College in connection with McGill. The money to build it was given by Lord Strathcona (Donald Smith). A statue of Quneeen Victoria is in front. Next we went to McGill University. The grounds are beautiful and large but the buildings did not strike me as being so large and fine by any means as the University grounds of Toronto. There is also the great Hospital presented by Lord Strathcona to the City. From the mountain side we could see the Island owned by the Grey Nuns. They have immense schools here also . They own an immense orphanage. They take in babies of illegitimate birth ----- ???? and Christian for them teaching them own religion then send them on to the new country where homes are provided for them and in this way add to the number of Roman Catholics. 29 �There is over forty millions of dollars worth of church and school property of the R.Catholics exempt from taxation in this city. We next went out by electric car to Lachine – took a boat and went down the Lachine Rapids and on under the great Victoria Bridge which is two miles long, was opened in 1860 by the Prince of Wales now King Edward. He driving a gold coach which is state. Then his son ???????????? last year when open. Sunday morning went to Church to St Georges Church (Anglican) then took car to West Mount and to the English and Scottish portion of the city – saw parks and flower gardens – then to a very handsome little cathedral. It had the fourteen stations of the cross in beautiful paintings and many other beautiful decorations. On this trip we saw Laval University which is not so very great but is the French rival of McGill University. After dinner we went to Notre Dame Cathedral. The chapel at the back is exquisite – the cist (?) of the church is rich as well. Some were there praying. The organist was playing some fine music on the fine organ – as I stood near by the altar three gentlemen, one of them very young, came in, crossed themselves , bowed, then kissed Saint Peter for a small statue of him setting down not far from the altar – as often is in cathedrals, Saint Peter was holding the two keys. [end of journal ] Expenses Steamer Tunisian Expenses of European Trip My extra expense Spent myself in s??? $307.90 20 8 $335.90 1 Glass PD Montreal Expense August 29th 5.90 8.96 350.66 Roy owes me on his European trip $ 67.00 Correct R.F. Fleming 94 94 Perhaps Roy signed but doesn’t look like his writing. 30 �August 31st Expense in Montreal and some cash I go 10.50 – R.F.95 April 6th Recd balance in full by 7.00.96 The seventy was paid to me at Christmas – Jessie Fleming 95 96 Initials R.F. Don’t know what this is – but does look like $7. 31 � 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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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/39bcae898894fb20991c46db982657d2.pdf 1ed548a0b5141895632c0d062b4bd0dc PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cfef293201a497a8f3cece9695ce9b71.pdf f0e13371235cf84eed3bc851296d2178 PDF Text Text �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Diary of Jennie Fleming From Ruth Larmour Collection of records pertaining to the Fleming family of Derby Township Jennie Fleming (1843-1942) Miss Jennie Fleming was a long term resident of Owen Sound, active in the temperance movement and in the good work of the Church of the Disciples of Christ . Her parents, Alexander Fleming and Jean Stewart, had emigrated from Perthshire in 1843. They settled first in Vaughan Township, and in 1850 moved to Derby Township to take up virgin Crown Land in the area that became Kilsyth. Jennie was born in 1843 in Vaughan Township and lived in good health and determined spirit until her last few years. She died in her 100th year in Owen Sound in 1942. Her younger years were spent in the harsh conditions of pioneer life - clearing land, raising livestock, and growing crops. She never lost sight of agriculture, in her later years cultivating an orchard and vineyard on four acres of the family farm. Her parents valued education and, notwithstanding the heavy demands of the farm, she received a solid education from the local schools, from her parents, and through the Church of the Disciples of Christ – becoming a Sunday school teacher for that church for many years. Shrewd and practical, Jennie co-managed a general store for several years in Kilsyth with her brothers William and Charles. Her particular skill was in bookkeeping. She lived in Kilsyth on her widowed Charles’ farm until her two nieces were of an age to attend high school in Owen Sound. Determined that they should be safe and well looked after, she bought a house at 87 Boyd Street (later 852 Fifth Avenue East), and moved with the two girls to the city in 1894. Her nephew C.A. Fleming and his family were already well established in the city. Hard working and resourceful, Jennie was never idle. She contributed to the Canadian Women’s Christian Temperance Union as treasurer for many years and as national secretary, and held the office of treasurer of the provincial Missionary Board of the Church of Christ for nearly fifty years. As well she was keenly interested in cultural affairs, being a member of the Browning Reading Circle, the Women’s Art Association, and the Owen Sound Horticultural Society. Her nephew Roy noted that “she voted at elections … and advocated the advance of women in politics, business, industry, and social work”. She had extraordinary energy. In 1903, she travelled with her nephew Roy, her brother James, and his daughter Minerva to Europe and the United Kingdom for several weeks of touring ending with time in the Highland homeland of her parents and siblings in Perthshire. Soon after she and Roy built a substantial cottage in the Fishing Islands in Bruce County where, until the 1930s, she spent many summers. Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 2 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 During Jennie’s lifetime, social and economic conditions in Grey County were in rapid flux. In a mere two decades the pioneer farms that a provided subsistence living were turned into more prosperous and varied farms. Population grew. Nearly overnight, railways and steamships opened up travel and transformed Owen Sound and other ports on Georgian Bay into busy commercial centres. Jennie experienced all of this. From 1869 onwards she availed herself of the opportunities to travel to Toronto , parts of the Great Lakes, and Europe. Her diary for 1869-1872 had a record of two trips - one to Toronto by train in 1869, and the second to and from Marquette, Michigan by steamer in 1871. In the Toronto trip, she gives the reader a sense of the countryside – still heavily wooded, and the features of the large urban centres. Jennie seemed inexhaustibly interested in the large public buildings and gardens and made it a point to take in the art gallery and library at the Normal School in Toronto. The second part of her Toronto trip was a pilgrimage to attend the annual convention of the Disciples of Christ in Bowmanville, east of Toronto on the Grand Trunk line – an event that attracted hundreds to hear evangelical speakers and receive baptism. Jennie seemed to know the ministers and speakers. In her account of travel by steamer from Marquette, Michigan she takes in the scenery of the shoreline and the entertainment aboard ship. She and her companions were very fortunate to not encounter rough seas. Her style of observation and general outlook are economical and very much geared to the practical and to industry. She is observant of surroundings, and dismissive of those she deems “of no account”. These qualities were probably true of her throughout her life. The Diary Trip from Kilsyth to Toronto, Whitby, Bowmanville June 7, 1869 June 9th 1 - sailed on propeller Champion2. Water was quite rough. Scenery along the Georgian Bay is beautiful – high banks covered with the sweetest foliage – with here and there a clear farm. About half past six o’clock pm the high hills which surround Collingwood came in view – and in a few minutes we were landed in the small town of that name – put up for the night at Cameron’s Hotel, which is a comfortable house – weather quite cold – had to wear gloves and shawls for comfort. Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 3 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 1 Map of Northern and expansions circa 1877 - Source: Wikipedia June 11 – Got on board3 the train for Toronto at 5 o’clock am. Batteaux in the first station but of no note – country rather poor all along the track to Stayner. Stayner is a beautiful little village – all new buildings and well finished, numbering say 100. New Lowell is the next station. It is a small place but quite nice. - ___ the country commences to be partly cultivated and Scenery nice. Angus not much of a place – situated on a stream of water not particularly attractive – now we reach Harrison –no place at all , hardly no stop. Country between Angus and Harrison ____ nice but very low, As we move onward to(?) land(?) the woods are composed of rich evergreen and larch, which appear to the lover of nature beyond ___ beautiful . County still(?) contains low and swampy and uncultivated by man until we reach Allendale which is a delightful place interspersed (?) with beautiful gardens and one beautiful water fountain. Now we move backward to Barrie with the Stub (?) of water ___ ___ called lake Simcoe. Now we breathe the invigorating air of the water. Now we pass the Small Wharf. Now we are at the Barrie station. There are a large number of beautiful buildings with trees and gardens of the richest Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 4 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 and rarest. The Lake is surrounded with sloping banks and the richest green foliage. Trees are exceedingly thick and not at all ___ grown. Now we leave Lake and Scenery and make our way onward. There are some high ____ along the tracks which are nice, and a few cultivated farms between (?) farther _______ of note. Now we reach thick evergreen forests which are the rarest(?) I have seen so far on the south. Now we reach Craigville, a place of no note. Next comes Lefroy but of no note. Country neither fertile(?) or beautiful. Gilford next on our Travel but of no particular dimensions as we move onward. We pass Cedar groves (?) inter__ with other delightful foliage. Scanlon station next. – aia? not stop. Bradford is a nice village. Situated on the west side of the tracks on an elevated situation, and a deep stream of water running East = do not know the name of it. Soon we reach Holland Landing – a smaller place but richly planted with trees and shrubbery in general. There is one large Church house situated on the hill on the east side of the track there are quite a number of rich gardens – the lilac trees are in full bloom which makes the whole appear most sweet. Here we met with a few really cultivated farms and some good farm residences also groves and orchards and woods of the richest and rarest. NewMarket is quite a business place situated on the river. It is the largest on the Northern Track – ___ ___ with trees and interspersed with beautiful gardens. Now 34 miles of the city. This is a Splendid agricultural country - highly cultivated . [30]4 Now we reach Aurora – there is one beautiful fountain of water – has very pretty groves as we near King. And splendid orchards. As we see(? ) near Richmond Hill there are rich(?) pine groves and the brooks ____ beyond(?) the ____ ____ the mills I have ever seen. Some of the most beautiful groves as Richmond Hill I have ever seen. [16 ] Now we reach Thornhill – not much of a place [2 pm] The country continues to be a splendidly cultivated and a good agricultural place. Now we are fast nearing _______ 5as the Sun is commencing to shine and the day is getting nice. It has been raining all morning heavily. Now we see(?) Weston Station [8] and now Davenport [4] – only a station, no business The country is clear and level(?) and surpasses all we have come past. Now we come to the Chrystal Palace 6on the Exhibition Grounds - are large and nice planted with trees. Arrived at the Albion Hotel Toronto . 7 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 5 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 2 Albion Hotel, Jarvis St., Toronto, c 1873 - Source: Toronto Public Library 10 o’clock 30 minutes8 – had dinner and then walked to Geo Michens (9) and Co and purchased an order of goods from them. We took the streetcar to the Asylum Grounds 10passing Osgoode Hall which is a very large building with a beautiful fence and garden. Thence we moved forward to Trinity College which is large and surrounded by trees, flowers and shrubbery. Soon the Asylum walls became visible and in a few minutes we entered the gate at the entrance. The ground is planted with trees of every description. A splendid orchard and shrubbery of the richest and rarest. There the walnut grows and the rich snowball plant loaded with its white blossoms. The snow drop hedges and flower beds, walks of fine gravel, and hot house with its ___ plants. There the sweet fusia11 and elegant geraniums flourish. We plucked a few flowers to remind us another day of our visit to the asylum. There is a large chain of substantial buildings to hold the insane, and in front a beautiful fountain but at present it is dry. At ½ past 5 o’clock we go on board for the GTR for Whitby. Shortly we were gliding along pleasantly by the lake Ontario – here the land is undulating, high hills and deep ravines covered with the most beautiful ____ _____ a splendid ___ agricultural country with the grandest groves I have ever beheld. Scarboro is the first station we reach but of no note. Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 6 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Now we pass ravines and now we pass hills. Port Union of no note. Now we glide along the water side – looks very beautiful – now we pass a stream of water – don’t know its name. Duffins Creek Station Whitby is the next station – a place of considerable importance. Will give a description on other page. Oshawa is the next on the Grand Trunk a place of much business. Reached Bowmanville to Bro Sheppard.12 Visited Whitby – it is a very beautiful little town planted with trees and shrubbery in general. We visited Trafalgar Castle 13 or the residence of Sherriff Reynolds. It is a magnificent building: its halls and its parlors are beyond everything I have seen in a private residence. We also visited Oshawa. It is quite a business place. We went through Halls large foundry and manufacturing.14 There are over 200 men employed daily. We also visited the Methodist Church. 15 It is a grand building - cushioned and carpeted and has a splendid organ. Places to visit:      Mechanics Institute and School James Parochial School Toronto University College Museum Commercial College Toronto Normal School Toronto June 11, Whitby [note on separate page ] – Instant (?) friendship dedicated to dear Jennie. June 13 Sunday Morning Attended meeting last night.16 The large chapel was crowded. Moses E Lard 17 spoke ably when one confession was made. Baptism took(?) place. This M mar_ did not ated(?) was raining. Morning meeting was held in the Duke Street about 600 present. Bro Moses E Lard spoke from the text – “I have finished the work thou didst give me to do”. Spoke ably and very affecting. Meeting was dismissed and ___ if – was raining which caused the congregation to be not more than one third what was expected. Lodged at Mr Munsons(?) who was very kind to us. In the afternoon Bro Moses and ___ spoke on Philip the Eunack going to the water. Meeting was much longer than in the morning. In the evening M E Lard spoke again – he spoke on the character of Jesus healing the sick and – one came forward. Attended the Baptism in the morning. Lady (?) was much excited – almost fainted. Attending morning meeting Monday. Bro Lard spoke with great energy. Spoke again in the evening(?) Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 7 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Left Bowmanville Tuesday morning [June 15] after having a very pleasant time visiting the principal places which were Ontario Bank (?)and at Bro Thompsons had some very nice music to hear.(?) On returning to Toronto we spent a very pleasant time visiting the Normal School picture gallery18. Here are the pictures of all the departed w___. Many busts – Henry 8 with his knight dress and sword, and another whose name I do not remember. Demosthenes(?) and as ___ a shooting his ______. The building itself is most magnificent. Also the garden. It has so many different varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees and its grassy parts are so nice. The grand walks are perfectly beautiful. We next walked up the Avenue to Queen’s Park which was quite a long walk. Queen’s Park is nicely laid out and has in about its centre two large pieces of artillery taken by the English at Sebastopol. And to the east is situated the hospital. We still move on west - here is University Pond 19– soon we reach the massive building of University College. It really surpasses all the rest I have seen. Its architecture is so strange yet grand. Soon we enter the capacious building. Here we find a splendid museum although not so extensive or as beautiful as that at Niagara Falls. Next we enter the extensive library. The large room is full of books of every variety. Now we walk down College Avenue which is at least one mile in length and as we now turn East and we come to Osgoode Hall which is massive and beautifully fenced with iron fencing. We now wend our way toward our lodging. Now we reach and there is a concert in the adjoining building St Patrick Hall by the Toronto Band. It is most sweet to hear. June 19, 1869 Now we wend our way homeward. It is a pleasant day. Now we leave the train and enter on our Frances Smith.20 Smoothly it glides over the sea green waters of Georgian Bay. There is hardly a ripple or brim on the water. Shopping List in Toronto [This appears to be a list of goods – clothing, cloths, sewing, umbrellas, gloves, paper – likely for sale in the store in Kilsyth that she ran with her brother William Fleming. The Ys probably mark the items she was able to procur. She also noted names of retail shops.]        Boys rubber boots(?) Y Roll black lining Y Felt skirts large size plain Y ½ doz umbrellas Y Gents paper collars Gents paper fronts Ladies paper collars and cuffs Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 8 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872                     Piece silk ___ - 2 pieces Canada cloth – stripe if possible Y 24 yds overcoating (shorts) Y 12 yds black batting Gents winter comforters (2 kinds) Some ladies C___ - nice Some pieces edging Piece water proof cloth Y Some pieces velvet trim Blue and black Ribbons narrow and wide black Ribbons narrow blue Skirt braid blue and black 3 or 4 pieces brown prints Y Some buttons for 7 shirts Y Alpacka braid (narrow) 1 doz best sets Coal buttons common sequins Carsts all out(?) Shawl for mother Y Women’s winter gloves and mitts        J White Noblen (?)[name of shop]21 12 doz pieces Indian S. cloth 6 cotton yarn Dundoss No 9 3 doz cotton boys Dunders (?) Linen short pants 1 piece ____ in place of the one to be returned Some best velvet for over skirt           Gillespie and Co22 1 doz hats (large size) 1 german mink muff 8:00 Childrens wool hats (caps) Babies cape or cloak with hood one blue and white Ladies Clowds knit mittens (?) Set fans(?) for myself Berlin wool yarn Red Felt skirts large size No 64 Yonge St Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 9 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872     Mopping paper all sizes Spelling books Other(?) arithmetic(?) See about Otes (?) 9.00   Thomson and Burns – Front St23 Sachel for ladies  Childs and Hamilton – Wellington St East.24 [Itinerary to Lake Superior]25                Griffith Island [in Colpoy’s Bay] Lonely Island [30 km SE of Manitoulin] Killarney (Fishing station) Manitoulin Little Current – Saclash (?) [On Manitoulin Island] Spanish River Algoma Mills ___ Island one of the nicest on the trip26 And Snake Island ports(?) Raspberry jam Churches standing Garden River Sault Canada side Sault American Trip on steamer Chicora 27 from Owen Sound and M___ and Jas Pilram (?) Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 10 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Marquette, September 4, 1871 Left Marquette 28 at 5 pm bound for home via steamer Meteor. Marquette is a city of about 5000 inhabitants. It is beautifully situated on Marquette Bay, Lake Superior, on a hill at least 20 feet above the level of the lake – is noted particularly for the iron works. The country is entirely a mining district. Here we visited the ___ which is wild but beautiful. The light house which is situated on a rocky peninsula. We spent several hours around the rocks, which are of a reddish hue . __ we sought cut iron stone. Also visited the water works and break water which extends out a great distance in the lake. Sunday morning we had a very pleasant drive to a little village Chocolay, a little village about five miles from town. This little village an iron manufacturing place but is now a desolate place uninhabited save by a .. foreman. The stone around here is most beautiful – winding river and grassy banks with here and there an Indian canoe or row boat. The surface of the ground here is covered with blue berries of which we partook very fully. After which we drove homeward by the lake side with the mountainous banks beyond.. Most beautiful mountain background all the way. Now we have reached the city. I would say then that city is without a doubt the nicest I have ever visited ______ planted so nicely trees … trees and groves that make up the place. Second growth pine with a little ___ of spruce, balsam and maple are the ornamental trees used. They are also very .. with the gardens and residences, quite a number have small fountains and trout ponds. The North Western is the principal hotel of the place – so situated Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 11 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 up close to the lake and has a front ground of trees and in the midst of which is a beautiful fish pond and fountain. But now we have to bid the fair land we have loved farewell. We stand on deck until the eye can no longer discern the mountain grandeur. The probability that the eye can never again catch a glimpse of the spot makes the heart sad. Now we are out on the deep green water of Superior swiftly sailing – it is so calm that there is scarcely a ripple. The shades of evening are now closing on us and we must go within – then ____ beautiful – but the boat is crowded. Now the piano is open and music is on the ____. Sweet song by sweet players – now a waltz, than a song of home and again a march ___ but now we must retire, as of later in the evening – 3 o’clock am and we are awakened by the low hollow sound of the boat ___ us that we are near some place of interest. “White Fish Point” by name . There is a light house at this place. The best fish in North America is caught here – got a quantity on board. Soon after the dawn we woke from our slumbers and found ourselves nearing Sault St Marie. Now the Sault Rapids appear in the distance and soon found ourselves going down the canal. This is a splendid piece of workmanship. It is blasted out of solid rock and built up of huge cut stones. Has three locks. Soon we pass the rapids and now we are fast sailing down the Sault River. The scenery along the banks of this river is really grand. Low down at the river’s edge grows evergreen thick as they can stand with a mountainous background. High and rocky apparently of iron stone. This sight alone is worth a trip from France. There are several islands in the river and rapids which are covered with the most beautiful foliage. Now we glide down the channels, island after island. Spots appear and then pass from our sight. (St Josephs is the most p____) all of which are covered with the most beautiful shrubbery. Now we glide down close to the banks which are all rock on one side and the other thick grown wood. The river St Marie here is from ¼ to 1 mile in width. Now it widens and now it narrows – now a few Indian huts and Indian dock and now rocky banks and towering rocks in the distance and now passing through island of larger dimensions. Still down the river we glide through dozens of islands playing hide and seek among. Now we arrive at a small Port De Tour 29called Point De Tour where they took in coal and wood. Now we enter the broad Lake Huron. We see four schooners in the distance. They look beautiful in the distance. Downward we glide, pass Thunder Bay 30in the night. In the morning in Saginaw Bay – no land to be seen as yet. The stars and stripes still wave over and have been for 10 days. The propeller “Meteor” is a very nice boat and is crowded there being about 150 on board. We have quite considerable musical f_____ s – have a concert every evening and in day time also. It is really delightful. The piano and violin go together very nicely. Cost of trip total including set of croquet $34 – made $2.00 on set of dishes taken up making net $32 expense. Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 12 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 [Various Notes] November 6 1879 Mailed to Toronto organ company in fill a/c for organ $65 in Molson Bank fine ___ or ___ March 15, 1880 Mailed at Owen Sound today letter addressed to Rev John Brown containing cheque for $132 big instalment on mortgage for S.W ___. Jenny F Music Lessons [Jennie may have paid for music lessons for her these three girls: Jesse Fleming, her niece and daughter of James and Grace Fleming,; Florence, a niece, daughter of Ester and Donald Fleming; and Susan Kinchen, probably the 13 year old Susannah Elizabeth Kinchen (b Jan 30, 1863) who later married Alexander Fleming, Jennie’s brother.]      S. Kinchen music lessons Nov 22 to Feb 17, 1879 Florence Fleming music lessons Dec 19 to Feb 19 Jesse Fleming Dec 2 to Feb 10 Susan Kinchen Feb 24 to Mar 16 (total 23) Florence Fleming Feb 27 to Mar 26 (total 23) Last Page Mrs Hautson (?) Bruce Mines went to Mrs Reads S___ Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 13 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 End Notes 1 Jennie may have started out from Kilsyth on June 7, 1869, and stayed a day or two in Owen Sound before embarking on the ship. June 9, 1869 was a Wednesday. She returned on Saturday June 19. 2 Champion was a propeller boat that operated out of Owen Sound at this time. Screw-driven propeller boats were introduced to the Great Lakes in 1840. For a description of Champion, see Great lakes Maritime Collection, Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library . http://greatlakeships.org/2907320/data?n=4 3 Jennie was travelling on the Northern Railway. Originally named the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Railroad Union Company, this line reached Collingwood in 1855. In 1858 it became the Northern Railway Company of Canada and the Northern was purchased by Grand Trunk Railway in 1888. The Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway did not get built to Owen Sound until 1874. These trains were most important for transporting grain, dairy, farm produce, firewood and timber. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Railway_of_Canada Stations on the line from Collingwood to Toronto are identified in Jim Fergusson's Railway and Tramway Station Lists. From this we learn that distance from Collingwood to Allandale is 31.4 mile , and from Allandale to Toronto 63 miles. http://www.railwaystationlists.co.uk/pdfcanada/ontariosouthrlys1.pdf 4 Numbers inside brackets were probably mile markers. 5 Would be Thornhill, but Jennie wrote something else. 6 Crystal Palace – Toronto, emulating London’s Palace built for the 1851 Exhbition, built a Crystal Palace of glass and iron in 1858 as showcase for agriculture and industry. See Crystal Razed by Fire in Toronto in Time, http://citiesintime.ca/toronto/story/crystal-pala 7 Albion Hotel was on East Market Square – 35 and 33 E Market. For photo see http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=DC-PICTURES-R-2477 Was listed in the directories of the day; eg. The Province of Ontario Gazetteer and Directory, Robertson and Cook Publishers: Toronto. 1869. 8 Dinner at 10:30 must have been the morning of the next day, June 12, since they would not have had dinner at 10:30 pm the night before and then walked the city. It was the custom then to have the large meal at noon, and a smaller supper at night. 9 Can’t findGeo Michens in the city directory, but did locate a George Noble and Co at 214. Yonge. http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/1316821.pdf 10 Jennie and her companions (unknown) were stout workers. The Toronto Asylum for the Insane on Queen Street, 2.5 miles from City Hall in the city centre. 11 Fuchsia – Jennie was usually careful in her spelling but some words defied her. 12 Edmund Sheppard had emigrated from England in 1843. For several years he was a teacher but was also active as a preacher for the disciples of Christ. Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 14 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 13 “The castle was built by Nelson Gilbert Reynolds, Sheriff of Ontario County, as a private residence in 1859. Reynolds was named after Lord Nelson and named his castle Trafalgar in honour of the Battle of Trafalgar.” Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trafalgar_Castle_School 14 Joseph Hall Works - https://industryinoshawa.wordpress.com/agricultural/joseph-hall-works/ 15 Might have been Metcalfe Street Church in Oshawa, built in 1863. Photo at Oshawa Public Libraries Heritage Collections- http://images.ourontario.ca/Oshawa/42173/data?n=25 16 Jennie had gone to a Disciples of Christ meeting in Bowmanville, a town ten miles east of Oshawa. The Disciples of Christ had been gathering a following in the late 1840s and 1850s, One was Charles J. Lister, who became a preacher and whom Jennie would have known in Owen Sound. See The Disciples of Christ of Bowmanville by Geoffrey Ellis, 2011 http://www.ccchs.ca/papers/Bowmanville%20Disciples%20of%20Christ%20Paper.pdf 17 Moses E Lard was a preacher and editor from Kentucky who was in Canada during the American Civil War. During his stay he often preached east of Toronto in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Pickering. He was an effective and moving preacher, described by Geoffrey Ellis in The Disciples of Christ of Bowmanville quotes Joseph Ash – ““His talents are well known and were of the highest order, and commanded a large and attentive hearing.” 18 Normal School was the school for training teachers that Egerton Ryerson had created. It was located on St James Square. In addition to classrooms it had gardens, a museum, and Toronto’s only art gallery. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Normal_School Photo of art gallery 1907 http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/explore/online/osa/big/big_35_provincial_gallery.aspx 19 University Pond (or McCaul’s Pond) was part of Taddle Cree that flowed through the campus of the University of Toronto along where Philosopher’s Walk is today. The pond would have been near Hart House Circle. It was buried in the late 1800s and directed into sewer lines. See A brief history of Taddle Creek, Toronto's lost treasure by Chris Bateman, blogTO (Mar 31. 2012) 20 Frances Smith was the first steam passenger ship built in Owen Sound in1867. Scott Cameron in his book, The Frances Smith: Palace Steamer of the Upper Great Lakes, 1867-1896 described it as a “gleaming white, oak framed, wooden sidewheel steamer ” See https://books.google.ca/books?id=xxEGgW8DG3UC&redir_esc=y Frances Smith had just arrived back in Owen Sound on June 17, 1869 after being extensively repaired in Detroit. It had run into a shoal of rocks in November at Key Harbour and had to be left over the winter. William Smith, the captain and owner, was able to salvage it in April and have it back in operation in time for Jennie’s return. 21 J.White Noblen might have been G and W Noble, dry goods, on 214 Yonge St 22 Gillespie and Co were hatters and furriers 64 Yonge 23 Thomson and Burns were Importers of hardware, stationery, crockery – 10 & 12 Front W 24 Childs and Hamilton: wholesale boot and shoe manufacturers . 7 Wellington East 25 Jennie noted the places she passed on a steamer to Lake Superior on her trip to Marquette in 1871. Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 15 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 26 Can’t identify the island or confirm existence of Snake Islands. However, they must have been in the North Channel. 27 Jennie’s word looks like Chiloro, but it must have been Chicora (aka Let Her Be)an iron steamer built in 1864. It ran as a Canadian mail boat Georgian Bay and Lake Superior in 1868, then carried troops in 1870. It had a reputation of being a fast ship. More information at Alpena County George N Fletcher Public Library http://greatlakeships.org/2905570/data?n=4 , and at Maritime History of the Great Lakes, http://images.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/6864/data 28 Marquette in in Upper Michigan, on Lake Superior. The town grew to serve iron mining interests in the 1800s and in the later part of the century became a summer haven for tourists. Jennie’s sister-in-law Lyda Warren had a sister Annie who lived in Marquette. Jennie might have been travelling with Lyda and Charles. The Meteor was a propeller steamer for passengers and freight. On the travel back they pass Saginaw Bay which is on the US side of Lake Huron. There is no indication of where they disembarked but it could have been Detroit, and Jennie would have returned home by train. The History of the Great Lakes tells the story of Meteor colliding into and sinking the Pewabic in 1865. http://www.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/documents/hgl/default.asp?ID=s061 29 There was a village of De Tour on the upper Michigan peninsula at the mouth of the St Mary’s river as it entered Lake Huron. It was not a port but did have a light house to mark the De Tour reef. 30 This is Thunder Bay Island which had a light house. Saginaw is on the American side of South Lake Huron. Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 16 � 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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Title A name given to the resource Jean "Jennie" Fleming Diary & Transcription, 1869-1872 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1869 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Jennie Fleming Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������� �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 2 Diary of Jennie Fleming From Ruth Larmour Collection of records pertaining to the Fleming family of Derby Township Jennie Fleming (1843-1942) Miss Jennie Fleming was a long term resident of Owen Sound, active in the temperance movement and in the good work of the Church of the Disciples of Christ . Her parents, Alexander Fleming and Jean Stewart, had emigrated from Perthshire in 1843. They settled first in Vaughan Township, and in 1850 moved to Derby Township to take up virgin Crown Land in the area that became Kilsyth. Jennie was born in 1843 in Vaughan Township and lived in good health and determined spirit until her last few years. She died in her 100th year in Owen Sound in 1942. Her younger years were spent in the harsh conditions of pioneer life - clearing land, raising livestock, and growing crops. She never lost sight of agriculture, in her later years cultivating an orchard and vineyard on four acres of the family farm. Her parents valued education and, notwithstanding the heavy demands of the farm, she received a solid education from the local schools, from her parents, and through the Church of the Disciples of Christ – becoming a Sunday school teacher for that church for many years. Shrewd and practical, Jennie co-managed a general store for several years in Kilsyth with her brothers William and Charles. Her particular skill was in bookkeeping. She lived in Kilsyth on her widowed Charles’ farm until her two nieces were of an age to attend high school in Owen Sound. Determined that they should be safe and well looked after, she bought a house at 87 Boyd Street (later 852 Fifth Avenue East), and moved with the two girls to the city in 1894. Her nephew C.A. Fleming and his family were already well established in the city. Hard working and resourceful, Jennie was never idle. She contributed to the Canadian Women’s Christian Temperance Union as treasurer for many years and as national secretary, and held the office of treasurer of the provincial Missionary Board of the Church of Christ for nearly fifty years. As well she was keenly interested in cultural affairs, being a member of the Browning Reading Circle, the Women’s Art Association, and the Owen Sound Horticultural Society. Her nephew Roy noted that “she voted at elections … and advocated the advance of women in politics, business, industry, and social work”. She had extraordinary energy. In 1903, she travelled with her nephew Roy, her brother James, and his daughter Minerva to Europe and the United Kingdom for several weeks of touring ending with time in the Highland homeland of her parents and siblings in Perthshire. Soon after she and Roy built a substantial cottage in the Fishing Islands in Bruce County where, until the 1930s, she spent many summers. �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 3 During Jennie’s lifetime, social and economic conditions in Grey County were in rapid flux. In a mere two decades the pioneer farms that a provided subsistence living were turned into more prosperous and varied farms. Population grew. Nearly overnight, railways and steamships opened up travel and transformed Owen Sound and other ports on Georgian Bay into busy commercial centres. Jennie experienced all of this. From 1869 onwards she availed herself of the opportunities to travel to Toronto , parts of the Great Lakes, and Europe. Her diary for 1869-1872 had a record of two trips - one to Toronto by train in 1869, and the second to and from Marquette, Michigan by steamer in 1871. In the Toronto trip, she gives the reader a sense of the countryside – still heavily wooded, and the features of the large urban centres. Jennie seemed inexhaustibly interested in the large public buildings and gardens and made it a point to take in the art gallery and library at the Normal School in Toronto. The second part of her Toronto trip was a pilgrimage to attend the annual convention of the Disciples of Christ in Bowmanville, east of Toronto on the Grand Trunk line – an event that attracted hundreds to hear evangelical speakers and receive baptism. Jennie seemed to know the ministers and speakers. In her account of travel by steamer from Marquette, Michigan she takes in the scenery of the shoreline and the entertainment aboard ship. She and her companions were very fortunate to not encounter rough seas. Her style of observation and general outlook are economical and very much geared to the practical and to industry. She is observant of surroundings, and dismissive of those she deems “of no account”. These qualities were probably true of her throughout her life. The Diary Trip from Kilsyth to Toronto, Whitby, Bowmanville June 7, 1869 June 9th 1 - sailed on propeller Champion2 . Water was quite rough. Scenery along the Georgian Bay is beautiful – high banks covered with the sweetest foliage – with here and there a clear farm. About half past six o’clock pm the high hills which surround Collingwood came in view – and in a few minutes we were landed in the small town of that name – put up for the night at Cameron’s Hotel, which is a comfortable house – weather quite cold – had to wear gloves and shawls for comfort. �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 4 1 Map of Northern and expansions circa 1877 - Source: Wikipedia June 11 – Got on board3 the train for Toronto at 5 o’clock am. Batteaux in the first station but of no note – country rather poor all along the track to Stayner. Stayner is a beautiful little village – all new buildings and well finished, numbering say 100. New Lowell is the next station. It is a small place but quite nice. - ___ the country commences to be partly cultivated and Scenery nice. Angus not much of a place – situated on a stream of water not particularly attractive – now we reach Harrison –no place at all , hardly no stop. Country between Angus and Harrison ____ nice but very low, As we move onward to(?) land(?) the woods are composed of rich evergreen and larch, which appear to the lover of nature beyond ___ beautiful . County still(?) contains low and swampy and uncultivated by man until we reach Allendale which is a delightful place interspersed (?) with beautiful gardens and one beautiful water fountain. Now we move backward to Barrie with the Stub (?) of water ___ ___ called lake Simcoe. Now we breathe the invigorating air of the water. Now we pass the Small Wharf. Now we are at the Barrie station. There are a large number of beautiful buildings with trees and gardens of the richest �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 5 and rarest. The Lake is surrounded with sloping banks and the richest green foliage. Trees are exceedingly thick and not at all ___ grown. Now we leave Lake and Scenery and make our way onward. There are some high ____ along the tracks which are nice, and a few cultivated farms between (?) farther _______ of note. Now we reach thick evergreen forests which are the rarest(?) I have seen so far on the south. Now we reach Craigville, a place of no note. Next comes Lefroy but of no note. Country neither fertile(?) or beautiful. Gilford next on our Travel but of no particular dimensions as we move onward. We pass Cedar groves (?) inter__ with other delightful foliage. Scanlon station next. – aia? not stop. Bradford is a nice village. Situated on the west side of the tracks on an elevated situation, and a deep stream of water running East = do not know the name of it. Soon we reach Holland Landing – a smaller place but richly planted with trees and shrubbery in general. There is one large Church house situated on the hill on the east side of the track there are quite a number of rich gardens – the lilac trees are in full bloom which makes the whole appear most sweet. Here we met with a few really cultivated farms and some good farm residences also groves and orchards and woods of the richest and rarest. NewMarket is quite a business place situated on the river. It is the largest on the Northern Track – ___ ___ with trees and interspersed with beautiful gardens. Now 34 miles of the city. This is a Splendid agricultural country - highly cultivated . [30]4 Now we reach Aurora – there is one beautiful fountain of water – has very pretty groves as we near King. And splendid orchards. As we see(? ) near Richmond Hill there are rich(?) pine groves and the brooks ____ beyond(?) the ____ ____ the mills I have ever seen. Some of the most beautiful groves as Richmond Hill I have ever seen. [16 ] Now we reach Thornhill – not much of a place [2 pm] The country continues to be a splendidly cultivated and a good agricultural place. Now we are fast nearing _______ 5 as the Sun is commencing to shine and the day is getting nice. It has been raining all morning heavily. Now we see(?) Weston Station [8] and now Davenport [4] – only a station, no business The country is clear and level(?) and surpasses all we have come past. Now we come to the Chrystal Palace 6 on the Exhibition Grounds - are large and nice planted with trees. Arrived at the Albion Hotel Toronto . 7 �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 6 2 Albion Hotel, Jarvis St., Toronto, c 1873 - Source: Toronto Public Library 10 o’clock 30 minutes8 – had dinner and then walked to Geo Michens (9 ) and Co and purchased an order of goods from them. We took the streetcar to the Asylum Grounds 10 passing Osgoode Hall which is a very large building with a beautiful fence and garden. Thence we moved forward to Trinity College which is large and surrounded by trees, flowers and shrubbery. Soon the Asylum walls became visible and in a few minutes we entered the gate at the entrance. The ground is planted with trees of every description. A splendid orchard and shrubbery of the richest and rarest. There the walnut grows and the rich snowball plant loaded with its white blossoms. The snow drop hedges and flower beds, walks of fine gravel, and hot house with its ___ plants. There the sweet fusia11 and elegant geraniums flourish. We plucked a few flowers to remind us another day of our visit to the asylum. There is a large chain of substantial buildings to hold the insane, and in front a beautiful fountain but at present it is dry. At ½ past 5 o’clock we go on board for the GTR for Whitby. Shortly we were gliding along pleasantly by the lake Ontario – here the land is undulating, high hills and deep ravines covered with the most beautiful ____ _____ a splendid ___ agricultural country with the grandest groves I have ever beheld. Scarboro is the first station we reach but of no note. �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 7 Now we pass ravines and now we pass hills. Port Union of no note. Now we glide along the water side – looks very beautiful – now we pass a stream of water – don’t know its name. Duffins Creek Station Whitby is the next station – a place of considerable importance. Will give a description on other page. Oshawa is the next on the Grand Trunk a place of much business. Reached Bowmanville to Bro Sheppard.12 Visited Whitby – it is a very beautiful little town planted with trees and shrubbery in general. We visited Trafalgar Castle 13 or the residence of Sherriff Reynolds. It is a magnificent building: its halls and its parlors are beyond everything I have seen in a private residence. We also visited Oshawa. It is quite a business place. We went through Halls large foundry and manufacturing.14 There are over 200 men employed daily. We also visited the Methodist Church. 15 It is a grand building - cushioned and carpeted and has a splendid organ. Places to visit:  Mechanics Institute and School  James Parochial School Toronto  University College Museum  Commercial College Toronto  Normal School Toronto June 11, Whitby [note on separate page ] – Instant (?) friendship dedicated to dear Jennie. June 13 Sunday Morning Attended meeting last night.16 The large chapel was crowded. Moses E Lard17 spoke ably when one confession was made. Baptism took(?) place. This M mar_ did not ated(?) was raining. Morning meeting was held in the Duke Street about 600 present. Bro Moses E Lard spoke from the text – “I have finished the work thou didst give me to do”. Spoke ably and very affecting. Meeting was dismissed and ___ if – was raining which caused the congregation to be not more than one third what was expected. Lodged at Mr Munsons(?) who was very kind to us. In the afternoon Bro Moses and ___ spoke on Philip the Eunack going to the water. Meeting was much longer than in the morning. In the evening M E Lard spoke again – he spoke on the character of Jesus healing the sick and – one came forward. Attended the Baptism in the morning. Lady (?) was much excited – almost fainted. Attending morning meeting Monday. Bro Lard spoke with great energy. Spoke again in the evening(?) �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 8 Left Bowmanville Tuesday morning [June 15] after having a very pleasant time visiting the principal places which were Ontario Bank (?)and at Bro Thompsons had some very nice music to hear.(?) On returning to Toronto we spent a very pleasant time visiting the Normal School picture gallery18 . Here are the pictures of all the departed w___. Many busts – Henry 8 with his knight dress and sword, and another whose name I do not remember. Demosthenes(?) and as ___ a shooting his ______. The building itself is most magnificent. Also the garden. It has so many different varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees and its grassy parts are so nice. The grand walks are perfectly beautiful. We next walked up the Avenue to Queen’s Park which was quite a long walk. Queen’s Park is nicely laid out and has in about its centre two large pieces of artillery taken by the English at Sebastopol. And to the east is situated the hospital. We still move on west - here is University Pond 19 – soon we reach the massive building of University College. It really surpasses all the rest I have seen. Its architecture is so strange yet grand. Soon we enter the capacious building. Here we find a splendid museum although not so extensive or as beautiful as that at Niagara Falls. Next we enter the extensive library. The large room is full of books of every variety. Now we walk down College Avenue which is at least one mile in length and as we now turn East and we come to Osgoode Hall which is massive and beautifully fenced with iron fencing. We now wend our way toward our lodging. Now we reach and there is a concert in the adjoining building St Patrick Hall by the Toronto Band. It is most sweet to hear. June 19, 1869 Now we wend our way homeward. It is a pleasant day. Now we leave the train and enter on our Frances Smith.20 Smoothly it glides over the sea green waters of Georgian Bay. There is hardly a ripple or brim on the water. Shopping List in Toronto [This appears to be a list of goods – clothing, cloths, sewing, umbrellas, gloves, paper – likely for sale in the store in Kilsyth that she ran with her brother William Fleming. The Ys probably mark the items she was able to procur. She also noted names of retail shops.]  Boys rubber boots(?) Y  Roll black lining Y  Felt skirts large size plain Y  ½ doz umbrellas Y  Gents paper collars  Gents paper fronts  Ladies paper collars and cuffs �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 9  Piece silk ___ - 2 pieces Canada cloth – stripe if possible Y  24 yds overcoating (shorts) Y  12 yds black batting  Gents winter comforters (2 kinds)  Some ladies C___ - nice  Some pieces edging  Piece water proof cloth Y  Some pieces velvet trim  Blue and black  Ribbons narrow and wide black  Ribbons narrow blue  Skirt braid blue and black  3 or 4 pieces brown prints Y  Some buttons for 7 shirts Y  Alpacka braid (narrow)  1 doz best sets  Coal buttons common sequins  Carsts all out(?)  Shawl for mother Y  Women’s winter gloves and mitts  J White Noblen (?)[name of shop]21  12 doz pieces Indian S. cloth  6 cotton yarn Dundoss No 9  3 doz cotton boys Dunders (?)  Linen short pants  1 piece ____ in place of the one to be returned  Some best velvet for over skirt  Gillespie and Co22  1 doz hats (large size)  1 german mink muff 8:00  Childrens wool hats (caps)  Babies cape or cloak with hood one blue and white  Ladies Clowds knit mittens (?)  Set fans(?) for myself  Berlin wool yarn Red  Felt skirts large size  No 64 Yonge St �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 10  Mopping paper all sizes  Spelling books  Other(?) arithmetic(?)  See about Otes (?) 9.00  Thomson and Burns – Front St23  Sachel for ladies  Childs and Hamilton – Wellington St East.24 [Itinerary to Lake Superior]25  Griffith Island [in Colpoy’s Bay]  Lonely Island [30 km SE of Manitoulin]  Killarney (Fishing station)  Manitoulin  Little Current – Saclash (?) [On Manitoulin Island]  Spanish River  Algoma Mills  ___ Island one of the nicest on the trip26  And Snake Island ports(?)  Raspberry jam  Churches standing  Garden River  Sault Canada side  Sault American  Trip on steamer Chicora 27 from Owen Sound and M___ and Jas Pilram (?) �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 11 Marquette, September 4, 1871 Left Marquette 28 at 5 pm bound for home via steamer Meteor. Marquette is a city of about 5000 inhabitants. It is beautifully situated on Marquette Bay, Lake Superior, on a hill at least 20 feet above the level of the lake – is noted particularly for the iron works. The country is entirely a mining district. Here we visited the ___ which is wild but beautiful. The light house which is situated on a rocky peninsula. We spent several hours around the rocks, which are of a reddish hue . __ we sought cut iron stone. Also visited the water works and break water which extends out a great distance in the lake. Sunday morning we had a very pleasant drive to a little village Chocolay, a little village about five miles from town. This little village an iron manufacturing place but is now a desolate place uninhabited save by a .. foreman. The stone around here is most beautiful – winding river and grassy banks with here and there an Indian canoe or row boat. The surface of the ground here is covered with blue berries of which we partook very fully. After which we drove homeward by the lake side with the mountainous banks beyond.. Most beautiful mountain background all the way. Now we have reached the city. I would say then that city is without a doubt the nicest I have ever visited ______ planted so nicely trees … trees and groves that make up the place. Second growth pine with a little ___ of spruce, balsam and maple are the ornamental trees used. They are also very .. with the gardens and residences, quite a number have small fountains and trout ponds. The North Western is the principal hotel of the place – so situated �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 12 up close to the lake and has a front ground of trees and in the midst of which is a beautiful fish pond and fountain. But now we have to bid the fair land we have loved farewell. We stand on deck until the eye can no longer discern the mountain grandeur. The probability that the eye can never again catch a glimpse of the spot makes the heart sad. Now we are out on the deep green water of Superior swiftly sailing – it is so calm that there is scarcely a ripple. The shades of evening are now closing on us and we must go within – then ____ beautiful – but the boat is crowded. Now the piano is open and music is on the ____. Sweet song by sweet players – now a waltz, than a song of home and again a march ___ but now we must retire, as of later in the evening – 3 o’clock am and we are awakened by the low hollow sound of the boat ___ us that we are near some place of interest. “White Fish Point” by name . There is a light house at this place. The best fish in North America is caught here – got a quantity on board. Soon after the dawn we woke from our slumbers and found ourselves nearing Sault St Marie. Now the Sault Rapids appear in the distance and soon found ourselves going down the canal. This is a splendid piece of workmanship. It is blasted out of solid rock and built up of huge cut stones. Has three locks. Soon we pass the rapids and now we are fast sailing down the Sault River. The scenery along the banks of this river is really grand. Low down at the river’s edge grows evergreen thick as they can stand with a mountainous background. High and rocky apparently of iron stone. This sight alone is worth a trip from France. There are several islands in the river and rapids which are covered with the most beautiful foliage. Now we glide down the channels, island after island. Spots appear and then pass from our sight. (St Josephs is the most p____) all of which are covered with the most beautiful shrubbery. Now we glide down close to the banks which are all rock on one side and the other thick grown wood. The river St Marie here is from ¼ to 1 mile in width. Now it widens and now it narrows – now a few Indian huts and Indian dock and now rocky banks and towering rocks in the distance and now passing through island of larger dimensions. Still down the river we glide through dozens of islands playing hide and seek among. Now we arrive at a small Port De Tour 29 called Point De Tour where they took in coal and wood. Now we enter the broad Lake Huron. We see four schooners in the distance. They look beautiful in the distance. Downward we glide, pass Thunder Bay 30 in the night. In the morning in Saginaw Bay – no land to be seen as yet. The stars and stripes still wave over and have been for 10 days. The propeller “Meteor” is a very nice boat and is crowded there being about 150 on board. We have quite considerable musical f_____ s – have a concert every evening and in day time also. It is really delightful. The piano and violin go together very nicely. Cost of trip total including set of croquet $34 – made $2.00 on set of dishes taken up making net $32 expense. �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 13 [Various Notes] November 6 1879 Mailed to Toronto organ company in fill a/c for organ $65 in Molson Bank fine ___ or ___ March 15, 1880 Mailed at Owen Sound today letter addressed to Rev John Brown containing cheque for $132 big instalment on mortgage for S.W ___. Jenny F Music Lessons [Jennie may have paid for music lessons for her these three girls: Jesse Fleming, her niece and daughter of James and Grace Fleming,; Florence, a niece, daughter of Ester and Donald Fleming; and Susan Kinchen, probably the 13 year old Susannah Elizabeth Kinchen (b Jan 30, 1863) who later married Alexander Fleming, Jennie’s brother.]  S. Kinchen music lessons Nov 22 to Feb 17, 1879  Florence Fleming music lessons Dec 19 to Feb 19  Jesse Fleming Dec 2 to Feb 10  Susan Kinchen Feb 24 to Mar 16 (total 23)  Florence Fleming Feb 27 to Mar 26 (total 23) Last Page Mrs Hautson (?) Bruce Mines went to Mrs Reads S___ �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 14 End Notes 1 Jennie may have started out from Kilsyth on June 7, 1869, and stayed a day or two in Owen Sound before embarking on the ship. June 9, 1869 was a Wednesday. She returned on Saturday June 19. 2 Champion was a propeller boat that operated out of Owen Sound at this time. Screw-driven propeller boats were introduced to the Great Lakes in 1840. For a description of Champion, see Great lakes Maritime Collection, Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library . http://greatlakeships.org/2907320/data?n=4 3 Jennie was travelling on the Northern Railway. Originally named the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Railroad Union Company, this line reached Collingwood in 1855. In 1858 it became the Northern Railway Company of Canada and the Northern was purchased by Grand Trunk Railway in 1888. The Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway did not get built to Owen Sound until 1874. These trains were most important for transporting grain, dairy, farm produce, firewood and timber. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Railway_of_Canada Stations on the line from Collingwood to Toronto are identified in Jim Fergusson's Railway and Tramway Station Lists. From this we learn that distance from Collingwood to Allandale is 31.4 mile , and from Allandale to Toronto 63 miles. http://www.railwaystationlists.co.uk/pdfcanada/ontariosouthrlys1.pdf 4 Numbers inside brackets were probably mile markers. 5 Would be Thornhill, but Jennie wrote something else. 6 Crystal Palace – Toronto, emulating London’s Palace built for the 1851 Exhbition, built a Crystal Palace of glass and iron in 1858 as showcase for agriculture and industry. See Crystal Razed by Fire in Toronto in Time, http://citiesintime.ca/toronto/story/crystal-pala 7 Albion Hotel was on East Market Square – 35 and 33 E Market. For photo see http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=DC-PICTURES-R-2477 Was listed in the directories of the day; eg. The Province of Ontario Gazetteer and Directory, Robertson and Cook Publishers: Toronto. 1869. 8 Dinner at 10:30 must have been the morning of the next day, June 12, since they would not have had dinner at 10:30 pm the night before and then walked the city. It was the custom then to have the large meal at noon, and a smaller supper at night. 9 Can’t findGeo Michens in the city directory, but did locate a George Noble and Co at 214. Yonge. http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/1316821.pdf 10 Jennie and her companions (unknown) were stout workers. The Toronto Asylum for the Insane on Queen Street, 2.5 miles from City Hall in the city centre. 11 Fuchsia – Jennie was usually careful in her spelling but some words defied her. 12 Edmund Sheppard had emigrated from England in 1843. For several years he was a teacher but was also active as a preacher for the disciples of Christ. �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 15 13 “The castle was built by Nelson Gilbert Reynolds, Sheriff of Ontario County, as a private residence in 1859. Reynolds was named after Lord Nelson and named his castle Trafalgar in honour of the Battle of Trafalgar.” Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trafalgar_Castle_School 14 Joseph Hall Works - https://industryinoshawa.wordpress.com/agricultural/joseph-hall-works/ 15 Might have been Metcalfe Street Church in Oshawa, built in 1863. Photo at Oshawa Public Libraries Heritage Collections- http://images.ourontario.ca/Oshawa/42173/data?n=25 16 Jennie had gone to a Disciples of Christ meeting in Bowmanville, a town ten miles east of Oshawa. The Disciples of Christ had been gathering a following in the late 1840s and 1850s, One was Charles J. Lister, who became a preacher and whom Jennie would have known in Owen Sound. See The Disciples of Christ of Bowmanville by Geoffrey Ellis, 2011 http://www.ccchs.ca/papers/Bowmanville%20Disciples%20of%20Christ%20Paper.pdf 17 Moses E Lard was a preacher and editor from Kentucky who was in Canada during the American Civil War. During his stay he often preached east of Toronto in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Pickering. He was an effective and moving preacher, described by Geoffrey Ellis in The Disciples of Christ of Bowmanville quotes Joseph Ash – ““His talents are well known and were of the highest order, and commanded a large and attentive hearing.” 18 Normal School was the school for training teachers that Egerton Ryerson had created. It was located on St James Square. In addition to classrooms it had gardens, a museum, and Toronto’s only art gallery. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Normal_School Photo of art gallery 1907 - http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/explore/online/osa/big/big_35_provincial_gallery.aspx 19 University Pond (or McCaul’s Pond) was part of Taddle Cree that flowed through the campus of the University of Toronto along where Philosopher’s Walk is today. The pond would have been near Hart House Circle. It was buried in the late 1800s and directed into sewer lines. See A brief history of Taddle Creek, Toronto's lost treasure by Chris Bateman, blogTO (Mar 31. 2012) 20 Frances Smith was the first steam passenger ship built in Owen Sound in1867. Scott Cameron in his book, The Frances Smith: Palace Steamer of the Upper Great Lakes, 1867-1896 described it as a “gleaming white, oak framed, wooden sidewheel steamer ” See https://books.google.ca/books?id=xxEGgW8DG3UC&redir_esc=y Frances Smith had just arrived back in Owen Sound on June 17, 1869 after being extensively repaired in Detroit. It had run into a shoal of rocks in November at Key Harbour and had to be left over the winter. William Smith, the captain and owner, was able to salvage it in April and have it back in operation in time for Jennie’s return. 21 J.White Noblen might have been G and W Noble, dry goods, on 214 Yonge St 22 Gillespie and Co were hatters and furriers 64 Yonge 23 Thomson and Burns were Importers of hardware, stationery, crockery – 10 & 12 Front W 24 Childs and Hamilton: wholesale boot and shoe manufacturers . 7 Wellington East 25 Jennie noted the places she passed on a steamer to Lake Superior on her trip to Marquette in 1871. �Diary of Jennie Fleming 1869-1872 Transcribed by Ruth Larmour and Gwen Harris (July 2016) 16 26 Can’t identify the island or confirm existence of Snake Islands. However, they must have been in the North Channel. 27 Jennie’s word looks like Chiloro, but it must have been Chicora (aka Let Her Be)an iron steamer built in 1864. It ran as a Canadian mail boat Georgian Bay and Lake Superior in 1868, then carried troops in 1870. It had a reputation of being a fast ship. More information at Alpena County George N Fletcher Public Library http://greatlakeships.org/2905570/data?n=4 , and at Maritime History of the Great Lakes, http://images.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/6864/data 28 Marquette in in Upper Michigan, on Lake Superior. The town grew to serve iron mining interests in the 1800s and in the later part of the century became a summer haven for tourists. Jennie’s sister-in-law Lyda Warren had a sister Annie who lived in Marquette. Jennie might have been travelling with Lyda and Charles. The Meteor was a propeller steamer for passengers and freight. On the travel back they pass Saginaw Bay which is on the US side of Lake Huron. There is no indication of where they disembarked but it could have been Detroit, and Jennie would have returned home by train. The History of the Great Lakes tells the story of Meteor colliding into and sinking the Pewabic in 1865. http://www.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/documents/hgl/default.asp?ID=s061 29 There was a village of De Tour on the upper Michigan peninsula at the mouth of the St Mary’s river as it entered Lake Huron. It was not a port but did have a light house to mark the De Tour reef. 30 This is Thunder Bay Island which had a light house. Saginaw is on the American side of South Lake Huron. �