THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1882

TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.

CALENDAR

{Table with Days & Months of Year Below}

ECLIPSES, 1882.

In the year 1882 there will be two Eclipses, both of the Sun. I. A total Eclipse of the Sun, May 16th, 1882. Invisible on this continent. II. An annular Eclipse of the Sun, Nov. 10th, 1882. Invisible on this continent, the central line of Eclipse passing through the Southern Pacific Ocean.

FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS ETC.

LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1882.

TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES

Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills of Exchange, executed singly:

BANK HOLIDAYS.

ONTARIO, NEW BRUNSWICK AND NOVA SCOTIA.- New Year's Day; Good Friday; Queen's Birthday; Dominion Day; Christmas Day.

QUEBEC.- New Year's Day; Epiphany; Annunication; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St. Peter's and St. Pauls; All Saints; Conception; Christmas Day; Queen's Birthday, and Dominion Day.

Also, throughout the Dominion, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving.

RATES OF POSTAGE.

ON LETTERS, PER HALF OUNCE.

To any part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents - must be prepaid. " Newfoundland, 5 cents - must be prepaid. All mail matter (excepting samples of Merchandise) to and from the United States, is the same as to any part of Canada, and must be prepaid. Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian or New York Mail Steamers, 5 cents.

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS.

Newspapers and Periodicals, less than one oz. each, posted singly, prepaid, 1/2 cent each; if under 4 ozs., 1 cent. Printed and published in Canada, and posted from Office of Publication or News Agency, to regular Subscribers or News agents, for each 1 lb., or fraction of 1 lb., 1 cent, prepaid. Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland, 2 cents per 4 oz., prepaid.

BOOKS, CIRCULARS, &C.

For each 4 ozs., or fraction of 4 ozs., 1 cent. BOOK PACKETS not exceeding 5 lbs. in weight can be sent to the United Kingdom. The limit of weight for Book Packets passing in Canada is 5 lbs. Book Packets up to 5 lbs. may be sent to Winnipeg, via U.S., but 2 lbs. 3 oz., to any other place in the North-West. PARCEL POST.- To any part of Canada, 6c. per 4 oz. or fraction of 4 oz. LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL PAPERS posted for places in Canada generally, are subject to Letter Rate unless sent by parcel post; except deeds and insurance papers, which can go by book post.

TERMS AND COURTS.

Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said month to the Saturday of the following week, except when dispensed with in Easter Term. Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Surrogate Court Terms commence on the first Monday in January, April, July and October, and end same week, except in York, where terms commence first Monday in January and April, and second Monday in June and October in each year. Supreme Court of Canada sits at Ottawa on third Tuesday in February, first Tuesdayy in May, fourth Tuesday in October. Exchequer Court sits at any time and place appointed by rule of Court. The Court of Appeal for Ontario sits at Toronto, commencing on the second Tuesday in January, the first Tuesday in March, the second Tuesday in May, the first Tuesday in September, and the second Tuesday in November. In case any of these days fall on a legal holiday, then on the following day ; also from time to time, according to notice. High Court of Justice-three in each year-the "Michaelmas Sittings" beginning on the third Monday in November, and ending on the Saturday of the second week thereafter ; the "Hilary Sittings" beginning on the first Monday in February, and ending on the Saturday of the following week ; the "Easter Sittings" beginning on the third Monday in May, and ending on the Saturday of the second week thereafter.

County Court Sittings-four-to commence on first Monday in January, April, July and October, except in York, where they commence on first Monday in January and April, and the second Monday in June and October in each year, all ending on Saturday of the same week. Except in York, there shall be sittings for trial without a Jury, commencing on the first Tuesday in April and October in each year. County Court Judges may sit and act at any time for transaction of business. General Sessions of the Peace: Sittings to be held, except in County of York, semi-annually, commencing on the second Tuedsay in the months of June and December, subject to sec. 18 of Local Courts act. In the County of York the said Courts shall be held four times in the year, commencing on the first Tuesday in the months of December and March, and on the second Tuesday of the months of May and September. The County Judges Criminal Court sits out of sessions, without a Jury, for trial of prisoners. The Heir, Devisee and Assign Commissioners: At Toronto, on the first Monday in January and the first Monday in July in each year, and on the thirteen days next following the said days respectively, Sundays and holidays excepted. A Judge of High Court and Court of Appeal, respectively, will sit in Toronto during vacation to hear such applications as may require to be promptly heard. Long Vacation from first July to twenty-first August, except in Court of Appeal, where it ends August thirty-first. Christmas Vacation from twenty-fourth of December to sixth January, except in Court of Appeal, where it terminates on second of January following.

A TABLE

Showing the number of days from any day in one month, to the same day in any other month throughout the year. In leap year, add one day, for 29th February.

DOMINION OF CANADA.

SEAT OF GOVERNMENT - OTTAWA.

GOVERNOR-GENERAL - His Excellency the Right Hon. the Marquess of Lorne, K.T., G.C.M.G., P.C.

GOVERNOR'S SECRETARY'S OFFICE [Eastern Block] - Lieut.-Col. F. De Winton, R.A., Sec'y.; John Kidd, Chief Clerk; Lieut.-Col. C. Stuart, C.J. Jones, W. Campbell, Clerks; G. Smith, Messenger

Deputy Governor (for signing Letters Patent of Dominion Lands), J. O. Côté.

PRIVY COUNCIL.

Premier, Minister of Interior - Rt. Hon. Sir J.A. Macdonald.

Minister of Finance - Hon. Sir S. L. Tilley.

Postmaster General - Hon. John O'Connor.

Minister of Public Works - Hon. Sir H. L. Langevin

Secretary of State - Hon. J. A. Mosseau.

Minister of Railways and Canals - Hon. Sir C. Tupper.

Minister of Agriculture - Hon. J. H. Pope.

President of the Privy Council - Hon. A. W. Maclelan.

Minister of Justice - Hon. Sir A. Campbell.

Minister of Militia and Defence - Hon. M. Caron.

Minister of Marine and Fisheries - Hon. James C. Pope.

Minister of Customs - Hon. M. Bowell.

Minister of Inland Revenue - Hon. J. C. Aikins.

Speaker of the Senate - Hon. D. L. McPherson.

Officers - J. O. Côté, Clerk of the Privy Council; J.J. McGee, Assistant do.

Clerks - F. H. Himsworth, H. Alexander, Wm. Horace Lee, Lewis J. Burpee, F. Newby, F. K. Bennetts. Doorkeeper - M. Naughten.

Messengers - B. Grenier, Wm. Groom and W. Reynolds.

THE CENSUS OF CANADA

Jan. Sunday, 1. 1882.

A cold wintry day right out of the North. A few flakes of snow, roads frozen hard and very rough. Morning at S. School lesson Mark I 1 to 13. "Beginning of the Gospel". Tonight heard Rev N.R.Willoughby preach CM Church, Town, text, Josh III last line 4th verse A practical sermon to young men.

Monday, 2.

Generally observed as public holiday for "New Year's". Same weather as yesterday. Spent the day quietly at home at usual work in barnyard. We had no caller's or visitors. Spent evening writing letters.

Tuesday, 3.

A high wind with snow showers and keen frost. Beside the "certain round of duty to be done", built a hand sleigh for my sisters. Mailed letter to A.W. Dawson, England and Jones, Beeton.

Jan. Wednesday, 4. 1882.

Cold weather continues, with a fresh wind right out of North. Took dinner at JC Snells and saw the latest arrival, a young daughter, a New Year's Gift. A quiet evening at home.

Thursday, 5.

A rising temperature, with some prospects of snow. Day's work choring in and around barn. Spent evening in town at C.M. Church. Special service held every night this week of Prayer for Christian world.

Friday, 6.

Spent today in a similar manner to yesterday. A little snow fell today. Times are dull for want of sleighing, little can be done over these rough roads. "Guardian" comes on tinted paper this week.

Jan. Saturday, 7. 1882.

A fine rain and tending towards another break-up. In town a couple of hours. Bought a hind quarter beef from Fletcher, 125 lbs @ 6 C $7.50 cash. Received letter from D.A.Jones, Beeton, in reply to questions.

Sunday, 8.

Spent morning at S. School lesson Mark 14 to 28. "Jesus in Galilee" starting his ministry. Annual Report of S School read by JC Snell. Tonight at Edmonton Baptist Church. Rev Mr Campbell preached S.S.Anniversary sermon, Prov 8-17

Monday, 9.

Had trip to Dr. Patullo's with father for examination. He pronounced his case a very dangerous one, his left lung is affected. Tonight at Missionary Meeting in P.M. Church, town, Rev Mr Antliff spoke well.

Jan. Tuesday, 10. 1882.

Prospects for snow again ground is quite bare just now. A day's work pea threshing. A stormy evening, spent it at teacher's meeting at Ebenezer.

Wednesday, 11.

About 4 inches of snow, a few sleighs on the road but wheels are best yet. Hauling some stovewood from woods on sleigh. Received cash $13.00 from JC Snell payment for two young Berkshires.

Thursday, 12.

Had a grist of oats for chopping at Main's Mill. A big concert tonight held in Haggert's Building illuminated with gas light all through, Concert in 4th storey. Kennedy the great Scotch vocalist sang.

Jan. Friday, 13. 1882.

Hauling stovewood from "lower woods" on sleigh, have to plunge through ice and water, have not enough frost for thick ice. Special services in CM Church all this week by Rev N.R.W.

Saturday, 14.

At same work as yesterday and finished the job most of the season's wood at "other place". A dull quiet day, Good wheeling on roads but no sleighing.

Sunday, 15.

Heard Rev N.R. Willoughby preach at 10.30 A.M. in C.M. Church, text, Philippians I, 27th & 28th. Afternoon at home reading. Evening heard Rev N.R.W. preach again, text, Col I, 27, 28.

Jan. Monday, 16. 1882.

Hauling wood all forenoon. Afternoon had trip to town for medicine and necessaries. This evening at singing practice for S.S. Convention, in new Presbyterian Church.

Tuesday, 17.

Put in a hard day's work at the wood. A little sleighing through the fields, but none on the roads. A keen frost all day. Spent evening at R. Watson's.

Wednesday, 18.

Today's programme was very similar to yesterday's both as to work done and weather overhead. Evening at home.

Jan. Thursday, 19. 1882.

Hauling wood continued. Making some inquiries these days about houses in Brampton with a view to making a purchase. Received January number of "Methodist Magazine".

Friday, 20.

At same work as yesterday but get on rather slowly because of being alone in midst of so many chores. An evening's reading.

Saturday, 21.

A forenoon at School house, fixing up some. Had a business trip to town also. A light snow fall but too soft for much sleighing.

Jan. Sunday, 22. 1882.

At S School this morning lesson, Mark, II, 1 to 17. "Jesus power to forgive". S.S.Papers are very good at this season. Tonight heard Rev Dr Edgar preach in CM Church, text, Romans, V, 8th.

Monday, 23.

A bitter cold day, a very keen frost right out of the North. Spent the day at the wood hauling. Dr Wild lectures tonight in town, "Jeremiah's" visit to Ireland".

Tuesday, 24.

The coldest snap of the winter mercury down to 25 {symbol for degrees} below zero. At same work as yesterday, it is rather slow work when there is so much stock feeding and all alone.

Jan. Wednesday, 25. 1882.

Spent forenoon in town, inspecting some houses, &c. Some snow falling today but tonight it is raining. Received by mail from Beeton, D.A.Jones, Bee Keeper's Guide.

Thursday, 26.

Co Peel S.S. Convention opened this morning in Presbyterian Church, Brampton. Intending to go, but was detained at Court House all afternoon on arbitration of Woodhall Estate. Evening at Convention.

Friday, 27.

Rain more or less all day yesterday. Today was fine. Afternoon at Mass Meeting of children S.S. Revs Griffith Simpson & Fraser, spoke. Evening a splendid meeting Rev Dr. Castle, Willoughby and Mackie.

Jan. Saturday, 28. 1882.

Into the mud again but for one day only as it is freezing tonight. Spent day in around the barnyard. Evening at home.

Sunday, 29.

This morning heard Rev Dr Nelles preach in CM Church text I Cor, 1st, 21st verse. Heard same minister tonight text, Matt XIII, 52nd. These sermons were in the interest of Educational Society and were sound and eloquent.

Monday, 30.

A bright sunny day. Quietly spent very little of importance transpiring. Most of the time in the cellar at barn sprouting potatoes, so much warm weather causing the necessity for the work.

Jan. Tuesday, 21. 1882.

Already one month of the New Year has fled. Oh, how quickly time flies. At a Reform Meeting in town held in interest of Local House several good speakers from Parliament now Session. A beautiful moonlight night.

Feb. Wednesday, 1.

Opens moderate. No snow but there is capital wheeling and a lot of travel being done, grain & cordwood. Spent all day at sawing bee at R Smiths. Evening reading "Towards the sunrise".

Thursday, 2.

Selling and delivering cordwood in Brampton. Hauled two loads of hardwood today, selling to Geo Duncan @ $4.00 per cord.

Feb. Friday, 3. 1882.

Delivered two loads of wood today at Duncans. Miss Minnie Taylor of Oakville came for a visit. Received letter from Mr H.W.Dawson in Liverpool England.

Saturday, 4.

Finished hauling 4 cords wood to Geo Duncan. Mailed post card to Mr Robt Giffen Mayfield. A stormy evening but not enough snow for sleighing.

Sunday, 5.

At Quarterly Meeting in CM Church. Rev N.R.W. preached, text, John XIV 3rd verse. Followed by the Lovefeast. Tonight heard same minister from text Psalm XXIII, 4th verse Followed by Sacrament.

Feb. Monday, 6. 1882.

Continuation of wood delivered two cords softwood in Sanderson's yard @ $2.25 per. cord. Spent evening at Quarterly Board meeting, C.M.Church.

Tuesday, 7.

Conclusion of wood hauling. Took another cord to Sanderson, And a load of hardwood to AF Campbell @ $4.00. Mild weather, and rain this afternoon.

Wednesday, 8.

A bright warm day. Roads are quite muddy. Mailed letter to T. Webster, Hamilton, making a bid of $725 for a house and two lots in Brampton. Received by mail Rennie's Seed Catalogue.

Feb. Thursday, 9. 1882.

Threshing peas with the flail. A visit from Mrs A Ferguson of Shelburne. Bright, warm and muddy Weather this winter is most extraordinary.

Friday, 10.

Spent today in barn in oat bin, have about 300 bush in store, had to move out of way for clover threshing. Clear, cold and windy.

Saturday, 11.

Today was spent similarly to yesterday. Had a trip to Edmonton and also to Brampton. Paid Mr Coyne $3.25 for pair of new fine shoes.

Feb. Sunday, 12. 1882.

Into the mud again. Spent morning at S.School, lesson Mark III, 20 to 30. "Christ's foes and friends". Tonight heard Rev N.R.W preach, textg, Gal VI, 7,8th. Very pointed and practical. Certif{illegible - not sure if thie was added later)

Monday, 13.

Bright, warm and thawing. Some showers early in the morning. A quiet unimportant day. Mrs A Ferguson left for home this evening.

Tuesday, 14.

A day in City of Toronto. Went by G.T.R at 10 AM returning at 5 P.M. Bought a Persian lamb cap @ $8.00, also overshoes and other articles @ $7.00. Had no adventures of any kind worth recording.

Feb. Wednesday 15. 1882.

Warmer and drying some. Received letter from Thos Webster of Hamilton concerning vis Brampton property, offering house and two lots @ $810, cash.

Thursday, 16.

Drove to town with team for school desks for this {illegible} S. No 22 and also a stock of groceries &c. Raining this afternoon and a dark night.

Friday, 17.

Cold, windy and freezing. Threshing millet seed with flail, it turns out a lot of seed. In town tonight for a time.

Feb. Saturday, 18. 1882.

Spent forenoon at "Willow Lodge". A cold east wind storm all day. These days are dull and little to record.

Sunday, 19.

A wet morning. All day at home reading. Tonight in P.M. Church heard Rev J Antliff of Toronto preach, text, John XI, 35th, "Jesus Wept". A very good sermon.

Monday, 20.

Engaged a boy "John Dodds" for 1/2 month @ $4.00.

Feb. Tuesday, 21. 1882.

A snow storm followed by rain and sleet. Was hauling wood from woods on sleigh.

Wednesday, 22.

Completed the job of cleaning woods of all cordwood cut and nearly 200 rails In town this evening

Thursday, 23.

A red letter day in my life history. By Rev Thos Griffith assisted by Revs NR Willoughby and R Boyle at residence of bride's father in Brampton, John Harrington Ferguson and Jennie Boyle were married. The wedding was quiet and bride received many handsome presents.

Feb. Friday, 24. 1882.

"Bridal Trip". We left Brampton last evening on G.T.R. West & H & N.W.R arriving in Hamilton at 9 P.M. Stayed at "Royal" Hotel. This morning we had a pleasant walk doing the City. It is a bright warm day. Took evening train for Oakville.

Saturday, 25.

Making a short visit at Uncle Taylor's. Oakville is a pleasant quiet village and we had a good time there. Took G.W.R noon train for Toronto and arrived amid warmth, mud and sunshine. We came to Mr C W Boyle's for a visit, McColl St.

Sunday, 26.

This morning heard Rev E.A. Telfar in Elm St Church, text, Isaiah XXVI 1st Tonight in the Metropolitan heard Rev Dr Potts, text II Tim IV 6,7,8. In memory of Late Rev Dr Ryerson

Feb. Monday, 27. 1882.

Seeing some of sights of Toronto. Spent a pleasant and profitable hour at the University. Had our photos taken at "Perkins" on Yonge St. Spent evening and took tea at Mr Paterson's on Gloster St. Walked over to CW Boyles for all night.

Tuesday, 28.

This morning had drive with horse and buggy around the city. Called at Mr John Scotts on George St. Saw interior of Jarvis St Baptist Church and Osgoode Hall on Queen St. Came home this evening and met a party of young folks at R Boyle's

March. Wednesday, 1.

Warm and springlike. Mud nearly a foot deep. A day at home among young lambs and calves. Tonight at Concert in C.M. Church, conducted by Prof Torrington, assist by Warrington Beddoe, McManus, Petley.

March. Thursday 2. 1882.

Concert last night, most excellent piano solos by Prof Lander were perfection. Receipts of Concert were "nil" after pay expenses. Busy at home all today. Spent evening in Brampton calling on grandfather Smith.

Friday, 3

Spent forenoon sawing wood in yard at house. Afternoon in town, trying to make bargain with Mrs Thos Webster about a rough cast house but failed for present. Spent evening at Mr George Toye's and had tea, my wife and I.

Saturday, 4.

Order of work pretty much same as yesterday. We are having daily arrivals of new live stock and the weather is most propitious. Evening at home.

March. Sunday, 5. 1882.

Forenoon's reading at home. Afternoon conversation at Rev R Boyle's, Brampton. Evening heard Rev Thos Griffith preach, PM Church text, Isaiah LIX, pt. In town all night.

Monday, 6.

Made an early morning call on Mrs Perry. Had a call from Mr G Webster about his town property. Barring a trip to Willow Lodge spent day quietly.

Tuesday, 7.

Made a bargain with Thos Webster for house and two lots cor Nelson & Park sts @ $942, each, house is a storey & half rough cast. Received wedding card from Lizzie Ferguson, Bay City who will be married tomorrow.

March. Wednesday, 8. 1882.

Drew from Bank Deposit in Dominion Bank $722/00 and paid the same to Webster balance to be paid in a short time. Today was clear and frosty.

Thursday, 9.

Threshing clover with Fred House's cleaner. The yield only medium will have nearly 8 bush & very good quality seed from six hours work and product of 7 acres. Snow and rain today.

Friday, 10.

Gristed at Main's mill 10 3/4 bush, mixed spring & "Senenca". On cleaning the clover seed threshed yesterday the amount is fully 8 bush. My wife spent his week out here on the farm.

March. Saturday, 11. 1882.

Sold bush clover seed to Geo Davis @ $5.00 cash reced. Received post card from Shelburne and wedding cards from Mr & Mrs Gordon Bay City, Mich.

Sunday, 12.

Heard in CM Church this morning, Rev Mr Howson preach from text Philps III {illegible}4th . Spent part of afternoon in town, took tea at Rev R Boyles. Tonight in PM Church heard Rev T Griffith, text, Mark X, 21st.

Monday, 13.

Sold to Mr Tummerson, 2 bush clover seed @ $5.00 = $10.00 each, to be delivered within two weeks. Finished pea threshing today.

March. Tuesday, 14. 1882.

Clear and cold N. Easter Had a trip to town doing some marketing. Little of any consequence transpired today. Evening at home. Invested in a new bronze door bell for front door, @$1.10.

Wednesday, 15.

Spent all day hauling manure from barnyard into large pile for root crop in field just behind the barn. Shower of snow out of N east.

Thursday, 16.

Half of a day at same work as yesterday. Had a trip to town {illegible} my wife {line illegible} There also. {Illegible} staid with us all night he is moving from Scarboro.

March. Friday, 17. 1882.

"St Patricks Cay in the morning", as we used to say in our school days"{illegible}. A strong NE wind brewing another rain storm. Jennie, my wife, here all day, getting acquainted with her new home.

Saturday, 18.

Threatening all day but the real rain storm set in this evening. Today's work was in wood pile in door yard, sawing and cutting into stovewood, some cordwood.

Sunday, 19.

Heard Rev N.R.Willoughby this morning in CM Church text, Philips IV 19 & 20. Heard same minister tonight a funeral sermon, text, I Peter V, 10 & 11. Occasion the death of Mr Isaac Lowes.

March. Monday, 20. 1882.

Sowing clover seed on fall wheat, "back field at other place". Rate of 8 lbs per acre. The wheat has suffered by open winter. A mild spring like day.

Tuesday, 21.

A wintry day, a wild snow storm out of East in morning. 3 or 4 inches of snow. Afternoon in town also evening. The ordered two hives from Beeton arrived via G.T.R. 35 C express.

Wednesday, 22.

Had a sleigh ride, today. A load of us at JC Snells for dinner & tea. Spent afternoon at Washinter's sale. Bought from JCS. 5 bush, Wild Goose wheat @ $1.25. A real cold night.

March. Thursday, 23. 1882.

Finished millet threshing. Snow has disappeared and sleighing done for the season. Mr & Mrs W.D.Gordon of Midland, Mich called here on their wedding trip, "Miss Lizzie Ferguson".

Friday, 24.

A real cold freezing day. Had a trip to town with the wedding folks on their homeward trip.

Saturday, 25.

Attended an Auction Sale of furniture in Brampton. Bought a sideboard @ $13.50 centre table @ $6.00 dressing bureau @ $7.50, bedstead @ $5.25, carpet tapestry @ 70 C per yard = $23.10 total less discount for cash $54.25.

March. Sunday, 26. 1882.

A wet day and very muddy roads. Had an extra amount of work among the livestock today. Spent spare time reading. Mrs A J Little of Petrolia and her son Norman were here all day.

Monday. 27.

Paid an agent for a set of patent creamers, $4.60. Also paid for furniture and put it in our new house in Nelson St for safe keeping.

Tuesday, 28.

Hired boy of 16 years, Joseph Caruth for 7 months @ $12.00 per month. He started work at noon today. A bright warm spring like day.

March. Wednesday, 29. 1882.

Sowing some clover seed on clearing in "other place" woods {illegible} where the fire ran through last autumn. A rainy evening. My wife and I spent evening and took tea at {illegible}.

Thursday, 30.

Quite a wintry atmosphere again. {line illegible} Doing some uphostering in the house at a sofa. And working at the {line illegible}

Friday, 31.

The month closes clear and rather frosty. On the whole it has been moderate fro March. Spent a pleasant evening at "Willow Lodge".

April. Saturday, 1. 1882.

Really very much like spring. A bright warm sun and ground drying rapidly. Afternoon in town at Auction Sale. Bought 25 1/2 bush seed peas @ 90 & 95 C 1/2 bush Timothy @ #3.75.. Wife and I took tea DJ McKinnon.

Sunday, 2.]

Spent the day in Brampton. Heard Rev NRW. preach in morning text, Romans SV, 13th. Afternoon at Rev R Boyles music & reading. Tonight heard Rev N.R.W. preach, text Isaiah LV, 1 & 2.

Monday, 3.

Bright, warm and drying rapidly. Sold a 5 yr old cow @ $42.00 calf @ $4.00 and fat ewe @ $9.00 to George Armstrong. Chopped 5 bags millet seed at Mains Mill. Spent evening at Mr A Morton's

April. Tuesday, 4. 1882.

Pruning apple trees in young orchard. Spent afternoon at our public school examination, Mr D G Wiley, teacher. A rainy afternoon.

Wednesday, 5.

Put in a day's work at the "town" house. Tearing down plaster partitions for changes in rooms. Delivered the livestock sold to George Armstrong.

Thursday, 6.

Showery. In town this morning with oat chopping. Let a plastering job to Wm Adams. Afternoon cleaning seed grain. Evening, reading April number of "Methodist Magazine

April. Friday, 7. 1882.

"Good Friday". A holiday in towns. A grand excursion from Brampton to Toronto and return for 65 C and free pass into Zoo to see the whale. A mild cloudy day. Was pruning apple trees and house cleaning.

Saturday, 8.

Brought home after being repainted our bookcase & sideboard combined, paid Powell !.62 1/2 for the job. Quite spring like, the grass is starting and fall wheat is reviving somewhat

Sunday, 9.

Heard Rev N.R. Willoughby preach this morning text, I Cor. XV, 20th. An Easter sermon of much power. Elias Snell Sen was buried today. Rev R Boyle preached in Zion for occasion. Tonight heard Rev N.R.W tonight, Rom X 9,10.

April. Monday, 10. 1882.

A return of wintry weather a strong cold North wind all day and freezing hard. Principal work today in woodyard, splitting and piling. An evening at home in the bosom of the family.

Tuesday, 11.

Another very cold day. Shut in the house with an attack of my old complaint lumbago. The ground is getting quite dry.

Wednesday, 12.

Dull, dry and cold. Working in wood yard. Spent an hour in town. Paid Thomas Webster bal on house $200 total paid $942.00.

April. Thursday, 13. 1882.

Completed job of stovewood manufacture. Ground is getting quite dry, but so frosty and cold that no seeding operations are begun yet.

Friday, 14.

Bought of Sanderson 4800 lbs salt @ .55 C per cwt = $13.20. Started sowing it at noon today on fields intended for barley.

Saturday, 15.

Finished sowing salt, put it on at rate of 200 lbs per acre. Hired a fresh hand an Englishman @ 50 C per day. Had him at job of digging post holes for a straight rail fence along S.E. side of young orchard.

April. Sunday, 16. 1882.

Not able to be at Church today because of an attack of lumbago. The rest of the family were at Church twice and heard Rev NR Willoughby. Had a good day's reading.

Monday, 17.

Spring seeding started! A grand morning, clear and warm. Sowed with seeder broadcast 9 bush oats on 3 1/2 acres fall plowed sod over the creek. Evening in town at a presentation to Mr Perry.

Tuesday, 18.

CM Church gave to A Perry $2.00, and a gold headed walking stick. He went to Winipeg today. Sowed broadcast a 9 acre filed, 6 1/2 oats and 2 1/2 wild goose spring wheat. Had an evening fishing for suckers in creek, but failed.

April. Wednesday, 19. 1882.

Yesterday was my 31st birthday. A spring rain showers and sunshine. At funeral of Arch Bunting of No 10, aged 57 years. A service by Rev N.R.W at the house. Spring fair show at Brampton.

Thursday, 20.

Tree planting. Drove to lot 17, 1st line East for some maple trees. Filled some vacancies along farm front and took some to town house & lot. Paid Atkinson $11.60 for weaving 3 yrds rag carpet.

Friday, 21.

Renewed seeding operations. Sowed barley broadcast 4 1/2 acres, just behind barn about 2 1/4 bush per acre. A raw cold day, a few flakes of snow from the North.

April. Saturday, 22. 1882.

A hard frost last night. Suspended seeding operations for today. Was plowing and digging the town garden and transplanting some fruit trees and rhubarb roots thither from the homestead. All night in Brampton.

Sunday, 23.

Heard Rev NR Willoughby preach this morning, text, Rom VIII 26th. Spent afternoon at Rev Boyle's, reading & music. Tonight heard same minister from text, I Kings XVIII 21st verse.

Monday, 24.

Sowed 9 acre field of barley broadcast and seeded with mixed timothy and clover, using {illegible} bush barley and 40 lbs of {illegible} seeds. Our day man "Jim" left us at noon today, Paid bal $2.00.

April. Tuesday, 25. 182.

Cold barren weather froze so hard last night that we could not cultivate until 10 A.M. Rolling the meadows and working up last barley field, the old orchard. Had a call tonight from A.W. Dawson.

Wednesday, 26.

Continues cold and frosty. Sowed 7 1/2 acres barley, drilled in old orchard field. The ground is in fine tilth, quite dry.

Thursday, 27.

Work in picking stones for the root crop by hauling barnyard manure. Spent an afternoon in town putting 3 loads of leached ashes on garden 35 C per load.

April. Friday, 28. 1882.

Completed the job of yesterday having put about 15 loads an acre 3 acres = 45 loads. Weather continues frosty and barren, no growth yet of any account.

Saturday, 29.

Doing some errand running in town this forenoon. Afternoon did our first plowing this spring, sod in field beyond creek.

Sunday, 30.

Part of us attended church this morning. Tonight heard Rev Mr West preach in CM Church, text, II Peter III 14th. Special services going on for 3 weeks past.

May. Monday, 1. 1882.

But not May weather by any means. Cold showers through the day succeeded by hard frost tonight. The day's programme was tilling the root land. Also planted a few early potatoes in garden.

Tuesday, 2.

Clear and cold, working with over coat and mitts on for comfort. Only one team working today Was doing some painting on verandah &c. A frosty evening.

Wednesday, 3.

Between the plow handles all day in sod field and in root land. Also started rolling spring grain fields. There is none up yet, so cold there is no growth.

May. Thursday, 4. 1882.

Just about the same programme as yesterday. A great deal warmer but no rain as yet.

Friday, 5.

Reducing the root land to as fine a state of cultivation as possible by use of roller, harrow and plow. In town this evening for an hour getting some necessaries.

Saturday, 6.

Same work as yesterday also drilling up ground and sowed 2 lbs white carrot seed on 1/3 acre and started sowing mangel seed as well. A cold N.E.wind nearly all this week.

May. Sunday, 7. 1882.

A fine clear day and a warm sun but a strong cold East wind. At home all day because of sciatica. Had a good day's reading at Methodist Magazine for May and other books.

Monday, 8.

Drilling up and sowing mangel seed. 9 1/2 lbs on about 1 3/4 acres. Had a fine gentle rain this afternoon but rather too light.

Tuesday, 9.

A real warm day after the shower of yesterday. Started house cleaning in town, preparatory to moving. Sowing millet seed in old orchard and in youngest orchard. Bought a "Credit Valley" stove at Haggert Bros.

May. wednesday, 10. 1882.

Plowing sod with two teams beyond the Etobicoke. Rain this afternoon from east and promises to be heavy and long continued.

Thursday, 11.

How it poured down all last night. And all to day likewise with a high cold east wind. Tonight a few flurries of snow. Spent most of the day in barn fanning wheat.

Friday, 12.

And still it rains, the ground is saturated and the creek raging. Towards evening the rain ceased but the cold wind continues. A Reform ward meeting at No 10 tonight. Dominion Elections near at hand.

May. Saturday, 13. 1882.

Dressed a veal calf yesterday, weight 64 lbs dressed meat. Today, damp and showery. Forenoon working at the house in town and met with a severe bruise in the face by a fall.

Sunday, 14.

Not presentable today, after yesterday, consequently had to to stay at home all day. Rev Wm Briggs of Toronto preached twice in CM Church, town Quarterly meeting service in morning. The sermons were excellent.

Monday, 15.

The ground is very wet yet. Started to plow in the sod after {illegible}. In town tonight at meeting of Quarterly Board. We had a very stormy session, up to a late hour.

May. Tuesday, 16. 1882.

Pea seeding. Sowed with drill 15 bush peas on 6 acres, also 1 bush American corn for fodder in same field beyond the creek. Rev R Boyle was here for tea this evening.

Wednesday, 17.

Giving the finished touches to the pea field, except the rolling, ground being rather damp as yet. Sold some poultry to Tomalin Gobbler & ducks @ $1.25 50 C = ${illegible}.

Thursday, 18.

A busy day with the plows in fallow field working up 2 1/2 acres for a millet crop. Sowed about 2 bush seed on it with seeder this evening after tea. The promise for hay crop not very good therefore more anxious for millet.

May. Friday, 19. 1882.

Completing the rolling of spring grain, doing the peas & oats beyond the creek. In town doing some trading and buying some furniture for the town home.

Saturday, 20.

Planting potatoes, dropped them in furrows after the plow, Early Rose 11 bush on a flush 3/4 an acre. Repaired line fence over Etobicoke next John Woodhall. Sold 3, 6 weeks old Berkshire to JC Snell @ $8.00 each.

Sunday, 21.

Did not get to church again today, being so wearied with sciatic pains. Rest of the folks went and heard two excellent sermons from Rev NR Willoughby.

May. Monday, 22. 1882.

Drove to 4th line west, just below Huttonville for a wagon load of evergreen pines, cedars and hemlocks 120 in all. Rained all afternoon steadily.

Tuesday, 23.

Spent half a day, planting the trees of yesterday in and around the grounds of town home. Afternoon plowing a garden, lot at No 10 for B McMicking.

Wednesday, 24.

Queen's birthday. A cool cloudy day. Most of the day in Brampton. A Lacrosse match between Toronto & Brampton, latter the winners, and other games drew a large crowd of people out.

May. Thursday, 25. 1882.

Made two trips to Brampton in lumber wagon, taking stovewood and other articles to the town home. Received from Jos Boyle a fine pair of Plymouth Rock fowls.

Friday, 26.

Sheep washing. How late in the season it is and even yet the creek water is quite cold. Bought from Haggert Bros a new Credit Valley cook stove @ $20.00, furnished Received $6.00 for old metal.

Saturday, 27.

Some more rain today. Had the pleasure with a large crowd of people of listening to political address by Hon Edward Blake in Agriculral Hall, Brampton He is a smooth pleasant speaker and goes right to the point.

May. Sunday, 28. 1882.

Heard Rev NR Willoughby preach this morning, text, Isaiah XLIV, 22nd. Spent afternoon in town at Rev R Boyles. Tonight heard, Rev Mr West preach from John VIII, 32nd.

Monday, 29.

A general "tear up" at home packing and hauling all sorts of household goods to town also bringing up some goods for housekeeping here. Had a very busy time and some hard work.

Tuesday, 30.

Completed the principal share of the moving operations. Also brought a load of young cedars from Carters swamp for the town home. Sold 31 bush fall wheat to K.C.& Co. @ $1.25 per bush.

May Wednesday, 31. 1882.

A rainy day. Clear and cold in evening. Work today manuring summer fallow. Also had a trip to town, making some purchases for our new house keeping.

June. Thursday, 1.

But not all like summer except the intensely rich green color of the fields and the woods, windy and cold. Apple blossoms are just showing, except later varieties every fruit tree seems laden with blossoms.

Friday, 2.

Little out of ordinary farm work to report for today. Treadgold & {illegible} delivered here some bedroom furniture. In town this evening for an hour or so.

June. Saturday, 3. 1882.

Finished manuring the summer fallow, putting on about 12 loads per acre. Dodds shore our sheep (25) today. One of the heaviest rains of the season, this afternoon, the ground is like a sponge, full of water.

Sunday, 4.

Dull and threatening rain. Spent day at home reading and resting. Tonight we heard Rev N.R.W preach in CM Church text, II Cor IV, 6th verse.

Monday, 5.

Little work could be accomplished today on the ground because of wet. Sold a 2 yr old heifer to Alex Scott @ $40.00 to be kept until 1st July. Also a calf to Parsons @ $4.00 to be kept 3 weeks.

June. Tuesday, 6. 1882.

Have trips to Brampton every day yet, getting things regulated between two homes. Bought at Harvey & Crawford's a rocking chair @ $4.00, also a wash stand @ $4.00 and $10.00 worth of pictures.

Wednesday, 7.

Statute labor on Centre Road from 2 to 9 inclusive. The road soil plowed and worked beautifully and the turnpiking was well done.

Thursday, 8.

Forenoon at same work as yesterday. Afternoon there was a heavy thunder storm. Attended this afternoon a meeting of Quar Board of CM Church at Parsonage.

June. Friday, 9. 1882.

Plowing summer fallow first time. Afternoon in town at political meeting addressed by Sir John A McDonald, Mr Plumb and Mr James Fleming, a big crowd and much excitement.

Saturday, 10.

At some work as yesterday. Bought at K.C.& Co a new tapestry carpet @ 90 C per yard for our parlour. 33 yds = $29.70 Weather grows some warmer but very cool at night

Sunday, 11.

At church twice today. This morning at CM Church Heard Rev Mr West text Psalm CXLIX, 4th verse. Tonight we were at the P.M Church a stranger addressed the meeting.

June. Monday 12. 1882.

Both teams plowing all day in summer fallow. Two new swarms of bees one on Friday last and another today, very strong and numerous. A very warm day.

Tuesday, 13.

Except the very cool nights the weather is very warm and summer like. Finished first plowing of fallow. Nomination for Dominion Elections today

Wednesday, 14.

Sowed land plaster on the root crops. Also horse hoed them for first time. A smart rain for a couple of hours this afternoon.

June. Thursday, 15. 1882

This is first anniversary of sister Ella's death. Spent most of the day at father's home, building a board fence on a line next his neighbor. Bought lumber and scantlings from McCulla @ $12.00 per M

Friday, 16.

Father & Mother spent last night and today with us on the farm. Working today in the garden. This is a capital season for all kinds of garden vegetables. Received $2.00 cash for a bag potatoes from Sutcliffe.

Saturday, 17.

Hoeing the fodder corn crop by hand the rows being only 14 inches apart. Helping wife to put down our new parlor carpet. Evening at a political meeting in Concert Hall.

June, Sunday, 18. 1882.

At Church twice today. In morning at CM Church a stranger filled the pulpit. Tonight heard Rev Thos Griffith in P.M. Church, text, II Peter I, 10th verse. A sermon for the times, in reference to politics.

Monday, 19.

Today 's work was among the fodder corn. Spent evening taking a drive up to Willow Lodge. A high wind out of N. West all day and tonight it is quite cold, almost like a slight frost.

Tuesday, 20.

The General Elections for the Dominion of Canada took place today. In this Country we elected Mr James Fleming (Reformer) However the results for whole Dominion is that Sir John MacDonald is sustained. Flemings maj 44.

June. Wednesday, 21. 1882.

Started operations at hand hoeing and thinning the carrot crop. A bright warm day. The growth of spring grain and meadows has been most astonishing. The barley is lodged some already.

Thursday, 22.

Sold to K.C.& Co this year's wool clip @ 18 C per lb, 85 lbs net = $33.30. full weight being 200 lbs from 25 sheep. But there were several fleeces matted, consequently discounted one {illegible}.

Friday, 23.

A very warm day, at times quite sultry. Spent most of the working time handling the hoes in carrot crop. The very first barley head showed through this afternoon, fall wheat is not fully out in head.

June. Saturday, 24. 1882.

Bought a pine tank for holding patent creamers from W McCulla @ $2.00, a new hoe at Wilkinsons hardware store @ 50 C, also got a wagon wheel spoked & rimmed @ Anthony's shop @ $4.50.

Sunday, 25.

Not at church until evening tonight we heard at CM Church Rev Mr Salton from England preach a sermon description of the New Jerusalem.

Monday 26.

Put in 14 hours work on mangold crop today. Joe and I. Ground is getting very dry and hard.

June. Tuesday, 27. 1882.

At same work as yesterday in same busy manner. Little of consequence transpiring these days on the farm.

Wednesday, 28.

Continuation of work in roots and finished the first hoeing. Field potatoes are not doing well, potato bugs are a plentiful crop.

Thursday, 29.

Mowing machines are heard in the neighborhood but our grass is mostly timothy and not quite ready. Cutting thistles with scythe.

June. Friday, 30. 1882.

The month closes wet, the rain coming from East. June has been celebrated this year as showing extraordinary growth of grasses and spring grains.

July. Saturday, 1.

Dominion Day. The national holiday for Canada. In Brampton there was a lacrosse match and games. Weather cold and windy are not at all pleasant for picnics &c.

Sunday, 2.

At CM Church twice today. Rev NR Willoughby preached in morning about "barren fig tree" in evening a funeral sermon "I have fought a good fight" &c. Mr and Mrs Cather Boyle of Toronto spent the day with us.

July. Monday, 3. 1882.

Started haying. Cut with mower 4 acres in front field, inferior crop of timothy and thistles. Haying is late this year the grass being quite green yet. Received $40.00 form Alex Scott for 2 yr old heifer.

Tuesday, 4.

Very cool bordering on frost last night. Showery today and chilly. Mowing fence corner grass and cutting thistles among spring grain.

Wednesday, 5.

Cross plowing fallow with three horse gang plow. A heavy shower of rain this afternoon.

July. Thursday, 6. 1882.

At same work as yesterday. Afternoon horse raking and cocking hay. Strawberry season at its height, good quality and price rather high.

Friday, 7.

Cutting timothy with mower. Hauled in 3 loads of hay this afternoon for a start at hay harvest.

Saturday, 8.

Working at hay harvest. Cutting, horse raking and hauling at different times during the day. A good day for getting a lot of work done as it threatened rain from morning till night but no rain came.

July. Sunday, 9. 1882.

Heard Rev N.R.Willoughby preach twice today in town morning sermon, "Thy faith hath made thee whole". Evening text, Philipians I, 6th verse. A dull sultry day.

Monday, 10.

A showery day. Forenoon mowing timothy with machine. Afternoon crossplowing fallow with gang plow.

Tuesday, 11.

Splendid hay weather today, but rather a high wind for hauling which job we were at all day. Brought in 9 loads.

July. Wednesday, 12. 1882.

At same work as yesterday and brought in balance of front field, 25 loads of capitally cured timothy hay. Showery this evening fife and drum music along the highway today.

Thursday, 13.

Cut another field of grass today, 5 1/2 acres, a very heavy crop of mixed timothy and clover.

Friday, 14.

Not first class hay weather although it is dry, it being cool and cloudy. Started drawing our second field of hay this afternoon.

July. Saturday, 15. 1882.

A fine, bright warm day. Worked very hard with two wagons and finished hauling the field, 18 loads off 5 1/2 acres in all 42 loads of hay with orchard yet to cure.

Sunday, 16.

Not at church until evening Rev. NR Willoughby preached text, "Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee". Psa CXIX.

Monday, 17.

Mowing young orchard. It contains a stout crop of timothy. Also cut thistles in pasture field with mower and scythes.

July. Tuesday, 18. 1882.

Mowing fence corners. Raking hay. Hoeing roots. Destroying potato bugs. Besides several showers of rain. Also took a grist to mill. Hired a man John Wallace @ $1.00 per day

Wednesday, 19.

Broken weather. Working in roots the principal job in hand. Grain ripens slowly. Harvest seems some distance away yet.

Thursday, 20.

Got safely housed 3 more loads of hay. This completes the hay crop except a load of uncut fence corners yet. total 45 loads of capital quality.

July. Friday, 21. 1882.

Hauled 3 large loads of stone to town, for foundation of father's house, getting them out of bed of old Etobicoke. Weather dull and cool and grain ripens slowly.

Saturday, 22.

At same work as yesterday delivering 3 loads of stone into town. My hired help are doing second hoeing to root crop. Cherries are ripe.

Sunday, 23.

At CM Church this morning Rev NR Willoughby preached from Luke XXII, 31st. "Satan had desired to have you that he might sift you as wheat". At home remainder of the day.

July. Monday, 24. 1882.

This time last year we had all fall wheat and barley in barn, this year nothing ripe yet. Hauled 3 loads of building to Brampton.

Tuesday, 25.

The very final haying job of the season, mowing and cocking about 270 rods of fence corners.

Wednesday, 26.

Harvest! ho! Cutting fall wheat with reaper, have 9 1/2 acres, a good crop of mixed Seneca and Fultz but the former has been mostly killed during winter.

July. Thursday, 27. 1882.

Finished cutting, binding and stooking the fall wheat, had 4 binders today, three beside myself. Raining this evening. Yesterday and today were excessively hot.

Friday, 28.

Towards noon we resumed harvesting operations, reaping and binding barley, it is a very heavy crop and of good length, consequently is good to bind.

Saturday, 29.

Put in a busy day "from early morn till dewy eve" in the barley field have about 11 acres cut of which, fully 6 acres are bound and stooked.

July. Sunday, 30. 1882.

A bright warm day. At CM Church this morning and heard Rev N.R.Willoughby preach from text, Jeremiah XXXI, 3rd "yea I have loved thee with an everlasting love". Evening at home.

Monday, 31.

Forenoon cutting and binding barley. Afternoon hauling in loose barley and cocking up some. Got 5 loads safely barned, likely to be the only bright as there is a rain storm coming.

Aug. Tuesday, 1.

The threatening rain storm came on just before dinner and stopping harvest work. Had a pastoral visit from Rev NR Willoughby.

Aug. Wednesday, 2. 1882.

A dull damp foggy morning. Handled the drop of lambs, have 19 in all, 9 rams & 10 ewes. Paid off Jno Wallace $12.00 for 12 days work.

Thursday, 3.

Finished reaping barley, the old orchard field, bound more than half of it. Tried to procure hired help but failed for the present.

Friday, 4.

Weather dull, threatens rain continually but no rain comes of any moment. Hauled in 5 loads of loose barley, in cock, somewhat colored but still very good. Brampton's Civic holiday.

Aug. Saturday, 5. 1882.

A light shower last night. Resumed harvesting operations at 10 A.M. hauling and cocking up loose barley. Very warm this evening.

Sunday, 6.

A very hot day. At home all the time. 5 P.M. we had the heaviest rain of the season, it just poured down for an hour. Spent the reading and in conversation.

Monday, 7.

The wind blew up strong and the sun came out hot, so that during this afternoon we hauled in 3 loads untied barley. Received from Township Treas C. Bowles $100 for S.Section purposes.

Aug. Tuesday, 8. 1882.

We were favored with the very heaviest rain of this summer this forenoon, a steady down pour for nearly 3 hours, soaking the barley and wheat stooks through and through. Also this afternoon another shower.

Wednesday, 9.

Early in the morning I drew a load of building stone to father's in town. Run two wagons and 4 hands all afternoon hauling in barley, 11 loads was the result, safely barned. Light showers this evening.

Thursday, 10.

Put in a steady, long, hard day's work, hauling in fall wheat, far field of "other palce", had 18 good sized loads. It threatened rain nearly all day so that it kept us on the fidgets all the time.

Aug. Friday, 11. 1882.

Worked equally as hard as yesterday and accomplished about the same amount of work. Brought in balance of the barley 16 large loads this crop has alone filled one barn, from floor to roof.

Saturday, 12.

Cut with reaper our spring wheat ("goosd") crop, about 2 acres very good and heavy. At noon rain came on and we had it wet until tea time. Paid a man Scott $5.00 for 2 1/2 days work.

Sunday, 13.

A bright cool day. At C.M. Church this morning, Rev Hector McTavish preached from text, Psalm XXXIV, 1st. Tonight at P.M. Church and heard Rev Thos Griffith, text, Rev XIX, 7th.

Aug. Monday, 14. 1882.

Started oat harvest but did not cut many, as they are rather green. Weather prospects are better now.

Tuesday, 15.

A very hot day. At the peas all day, across the creek, a very good crop. Pulling with scythes, Joe and I. Father went to the funeral of Thos Simpson.

Wednesday, 16.

A wet morning. Hauled in the rakings of barley and stacked them in barn yeard, being so blackened and weather beaten as unfit for threshing. Also pulling peas.

Aug. Thursday, 17. 1882.

Used the revolving horse rake to finish pulling balance of pea crop. Reaping and binding oats. Clear and cool tonight. Received notice of meeting of Artickameg Mining Co in Toronto on 2nd Sept.

Friday, 18.

A grand excursion to Grimsby Camp Meeting via Toronto and steamer, fare 85C for round trip from Brampton. Cutting and binding oats all day. Clear and cool North wind.

Saturday, 19.

A fine harvest day, Have all grain cut, but 3 acres oats not quite ripe. Hauling spring wheat and a few peas.

Aug. Sunday, 20. 1882.

At home through the day, reading and resting. At Church tonight the Rev Mr MacCallum of Weston preached from text Galations VI, 8th & 9th.

Monday, 21.

Busy hauling peas until 2 P.M. when rain put a sudden stop to further operations in that line. Very heavy rain all tonight.

Tuesday, 22.

Dull and raining more or less all day. Little work of importance done today. Threshed a load of peas with the horses.

Aub. Wednesday, 23. 1882.

Another downpour during last night. The ground is thoroughly saturated. A great deal of grain will be destroyed. Some brighter weather this afternoon. Sold to Dawson 5 bush peas @ $1.00.

Thursday, 24.

The dull weather continued up to noon today when a brisk North wind sprung up. Reaping and binding oats this afternoon.

Friday, 25.

A very hot day, just such weather as opened the harvest four weeks ago. Cut the last sheaf of the season and bound it, the oat crop on the flats is very heavy.

Aug. Saturday, 26. 1882.

Brought in remainder of peas and made a four load stack at North end of sheep house also we threshed a load with horses. Hauled in 6 loads of oats and wound up the week's proceedings.

Sunday, 27.

Dull and threatening rain nearly all day but cleared off in a beautiful moonlight night. At CM Church tonight Rev NR Willoughby preached from text, Isaiah, 27th chap and 5th verse.

Monday, 28.

Cutting millet with mower. It promises fine {illegible} of hay, being sowed thick it has grown fine. Afternoon hauling in oats.

Aug. Tuesday, 29. 1882.

Bright warm settled weather and splendid moonlight. Cut balance of millet about 5 acres in all and finished the oats but one load. A large excursion of Bramptonians picniced at the forks today.

Wednesday, 30.

Harvest! Home!! Brought in the last sheaf today. Five weeks ago today we started reaping fall wheat. Also hauled in 6 loads of millet hay of extra quality and threshing a load of peas making a busy day.

Thursday, 31.

A dark cloudy day. Marked the fallow into ridges 18 ft wide. Washed the crop of lambs in the creek. Raked and cocked some more millet hay.

Sept. Friday, 1. 1882.

A warm damp morning. Working in fallow until noon. After dinner we brought in balance of the millet, in all 11 loads Have now stored in mows fully 50 tons of hay.

Saturday, 2.

Ridging today with both teams. A very warm day winding up just after dark in a heavy thunder shower. Was out on road coming from town and got a soaking.

Sunday, 3.

Heard Rev NR Willoughby preach morning and evening in CM Church texts from same chapter II Corinthians, 5 chap. Morning sermon was for funeral of late Mr Paterson.

Sept. Monday, 4. 1882.

Ridging up the millet stubble, and hauling manure on it, immediately after the plow. Bought 15 bush of "Fultz" wheat from K.C. & Co, @ $1.20 and 2 bush "Russian Amber" @ $1.50 = $21.00.

Tuesday, 5.

At same work as yesterday. Brampton CM S.School had their picnic at the forks today, our folks all went along and I kept house at home.

Wednesday, 6.

Sold 3 lambs to J.C.Snell @ $32.00 for the lot. Ridging the summer fallow today with two teams. Weather dry and warm and very heavy dews at night.

Sept. Thursday, 7. 1882.

Completed the fallow ridging. Bought a Cotswold ram lamb from JC Sneel @ $35.00, and sold a pair of ewe lambs to John Cooney @ $18.00. Received $29.00 from JC Snell for Berkshires sold last spring.

Friday, 8.

Sowed the fall wheat, with drill across the ridges. 2 bush "Russian Amber" and 13 1/2 bush "Fultz" on 7 1/2 acres. Weather dry and cool. Sowed timothy seed with drill on fall wheat at rate of 9 lbs per acre.

Saturday, 9.

Recommenced the teaming job for father's house by hauling 2 loads of sand from banks of Etobicoke. Bought 2 squares of cedar shingles @ $2.00 per square from Sanderson.

Sept. Sunday, 10. 1882.

At C.M. Church this morning Rev N.R.Willoughby preached from text, James I, 5th verse and this evening from, text, Exodus XXXIII, 18th verse. General Conference of CM Church in session for two weeks in Hamilton.

Monday, 11.

Drew 4 loads of sand to Brampton. An immense crowd of people went to Toronto Fair today.

Tuesday, 12.

Hauling field stone to town all day. The masons are at work at the wall. In town tonight to meet some friends from St. Thomas.

Sept. Wednesday 13. 1882.

Wife, Rilla and I went to the Toronto Industrial fair at noon today. The Exhibition in all Departments far surpasses any former year. Rain at 3 P.M. started us home, so we saw not the fine display of Electric light &c.

Thursday, 14.

Sold 6 ewe lambs to Mr {Blank space} of Alliston Ont @ $50 to be delivered next week at H & N.W. R.Road. Hauled 3 loads of stone to town and worked at field potato harvest as well.

Friday, 15.

Delivered 4 loads of stone in town for today's work. Weather dry and warm. Fall wheat is making a green showing after just 7 days in ground.

Sept. Saturday, 16. 1882.

At same work as yesterday 3 loads of stone, 1 load of sand. At home working at the potatoes, only a fair crop few in hill but of good size and quality.

Sunday, 17.

Heard Rev N.R.Willoughby preach this morning at CM Church on subject of Christ casting out devils. Tonight heard Rev. Mr Reynolds preach in same church from text, John I, 29th verse.

Monday, 18.

Finished delivering stone & sand, 27 of stone, 8 of sand. Summer heat and flies on live stock extremely bad.

Sept. Tuesday, 19. 1882.

Heat culminated in a thunder shower at noon today. Miss Fulton of St Thomas was here on a short visit today. Hauling sheep house manure on stubble land.

Wednesday, 20.

Did our first stroke of fall plowing today, barley stubble ground, dry and hard. Picking fallen apples for drying purposes.

Thursday, 21.

Made an early morning trip to Cheltenham in wagon with 6 ewe lambs to ship from thence (via) N.&N.W.R to Alliston for Jno Agnew. Brought home 1720 lbs bran from Cheltenham mill @ $10.00 per ton = $8.60

Sept. Friday, 22. 1882.

A splendid rain last night and this morning, making the fall wheat show finely in drill marks. Fall plowing with both teams.

Saturday, 23.

Shipping a ram lamb to Adam Ferguson of Shelburn via C.V.R to Orangeville. this morning. Putting cedar shingles on roof of cook house.

Sunday, 24.

Heard Rev H S Matthews preach morning & evening in C.M.Church texts Philipians II, 21st and II Peter I, 4th verse. A clear frosty night.

Sept. Monday, 25. 1882.

Fall plowed father's Brampton garden. Started gang plowing the pea stubble field. Also commenced picking winter apples, storing into barrels.

Tuesday, 26.

Cool, North winds and frosty windy nights. Gangplowing and gathering apples. Evening, paring apples for drying.

Wednesday, 27.

Same kind of work as yesterday. A quiet uneventful day. Yesterday received post card from J Agnew of Elm Grove telling of safe arrival of lambs at Alliston.

Sept. Thursday 28. 1882.

Attended N. White's funeral this forenoon. Afternoon hauled 2 loads of sand from Sterling's pit for plastering father's house in Brampton.

Friday, 29.

Finished gang plowing pea stubble field. Picking apples into barrels for winter use. Apple crop is not very good this season.

Saturday, 30.

Superb weather to close the month similar to Indian summer. Busy harvesting apples have 15 barrels of winter apples in cellar tonight.

Oct. Sunday, 1. 1882.

Just a magnificent day. At church both morning and evening, Rev N.R.Willoughby preached two sermons from Mark V, 18th & 19th verses. Monthly sacramental service after evening sermon.

Monday, 2.

Cutting thistles with mower in sod field. Sold 4 old ewes to T. Noble @ $5.00 each = $20.00. Nearly finished the job of picking apples.

Tuesday, 3.

Drove to Glen Williams for lumber, plank strips brought home about 700 ft @ $10.00 per M = $7.00. Very dry and frost at nights.

Oct. Wednesday, 4. 1882.

Started second plowing of pea stubble land, that is ridging into 22 ft lands. Took the last load of sand needed for Brampton house.

Thursday, 5.

Co. of Peel Agriculral Society's Fall Fair opened today in Brampton. Put in a busy day's plowing with both teams, ridging up the pea stubble.

Friday, 6.

Working until noon at the job of yesterday. Spent afternoon at Brampton Fair, a very good exhibit in all departments. An exceptionally fine warm day brought out a large crowd of people.

Oct. Saturday, 7. 1882.

Delivered to Tom Noble 5 fat ewes @ $5.00 each = $25.00 Ridging all day with both teams. Weather continues very hot and dry. A second crop of barley grown up from stubble is shooting out in head.

Sunday, 8.

At CM Church this morning, Rev NR Willoughby preached from text, II Cor I chap 3rd and 4th verses. Rev R Boyle and wife took dinner with us. A bright warm day.

Monday, 9.

Finished the ridging beyond the creek. Also {illegible}ing some in old orchard field, it is very hard {illegible}

Oct. Tuesday, 10. 1882.

In town an hour or two this morning, Bought a lamb from Tom Noble to kill for threshing. Making preparations for threshing &c.

Wednesday, 11.

Spent forenoon plowing. Afternoon gathering corn and pumpkin {illegible} Weather dry {illegible} and chilly.

Thursday, 12.

Started threshing this morning with Charter's steam thresher. Weather not propitious a strong N.E.wnd making it dusty in barn. Threshed about 700 bush barley today.

Oct. Friday, 13. 1882.

Finished the barley at 9.30 A.M. probably 850 bush, mostly grade No2, a quantity of No 3 and 100 bush of No 1. Remainder of day threshing the wheat, fall about 250 bush spring, about 60 bush. Rain this evening and tonight.

Saturday, 14.

A beautiful day after the rain. Finished threshing an hour after dinner today. the oats were a great success, about 400 bush, a good sample total about 1600 bush in 2 1/2 days threshing.

Sunday, 15.

Just like a summers day. At CM Church this morning Rev N.R.W. preached from text, Psalm CIII 1 to 5th. Tonight heard same minister preach to young people from Luke XVI, 10th .

Oct. Monday 16. 1882.

All my force at J Learment's all day threshing. Weather quite warm. Barley market promises dull for this week, from 50 C to 70 C.

Tuesday, 17.

At same work as yesterday. We had some rain today. Took first grist of new wheat to mill today.

Wednesday, 18.

Root harvest. Started at the mangels this morning and worked hard all day. 3 of us pulling by hand and breaking the tops off. There is an excellent crop but ground is dry and hard, thus it is difficult to get them up.

Oct. Thursday, 19. 1882.

Hauled in 19 loads of mangels, averaging 30 bush per load. Today was clear and cold and tonight quite frosty.

Friday, 20.

A bitter cold morning, ice 1/4 inch thick. Not at all pleasant pulling mangolds but we worked away vigorously all day. Spent evening at Trustee meeting of our Section, 22.

Saturday, 21.

Completed the mangold harvest 30 large loads over 900 bush. Weather dry and cool.

Oct. Sunday, 22. 1882.

Heard Rev NR Willoughby preach this morning in CM Church, text, Psalm CIII Tonight heard in same church Rev W. Cather of the Irish Conference preach on healing of Naaman, Mr C has been 53 years preaching in Ireland.

Monday, 23.

Spent greater part of today helping father do the final clearing up around the new kitchen. Also paid Mr Bramley $132 for carpenter work.

Tuesday, 24.

Commenced the job of harvesting carrot crop. Dressed a Cotswold lamb weight per quarter 14 lbs. The Provincial S. School Association opened in Brampton this afternoon.

Oct. Wednesday, 25. 1882.

There was a splendid meeting last night, speeches by Drs Vincent & Parsons, McMurrich Mayor of Toronto. The Convention had three sessions today. Dr Vincent is the life of the Convention.

Thursday, 26.

The addresses last night by Dr Thomas & Prof Scherwin. Three sessions were held today. Tonight speakers were Hon SH Blake, Rev Hugh Johnston & Dr Vincent. Convention closed tonight.

Friday, 27.

Had the two kitchen ceilings plastered today by Archie McMillan Have about 250 bush of carrots, very good ones.

Oct. Saturday, 28. 1882.

Have all the products of the field and garden safely housed today. Had nice garden vegetables. In town this afternoon and sold my bright barley @ 77 C per bush.

Sunday, 29.

A splendid rain last night. At home during today R W Boyle of Toronto spent afternoon with us. Tonight heard Rev N.R.W. preach in C.M. Church a sermon to young men.

Monday, 30.

Delivering barley at Thos Milner's Elevator. Took one load today , 80 bush @ 62 C per bush, classed as No 3.

Oct. Tuesday, 31. 1882.

Delivered 99 bush No 1 Barley today @ 77 C per bush, and 63 bush No 3X in all 243 bush. Weather warm, a light thunder shower this morning. All "Hallow E'en".

Nov. Wednesday, 1.

A beautiful bright warm day. Forenoon took load of barley to Brampton. Afternoon resumed fall plowing with two teams.

Thursday, 2.

At same work as yesterday Ground is very hard and dry. Dry, cool days and hard night frosts.

Nov. Friday, 3. 1882.

Frozen too hard this morning for plowing. Brought the pea stack into the barn. Tonight in CM Church, we heard "Fisk University" Jubilee singers, (colored people) sacred concert, very choice music.

Saturday, 4.

The church was crowded last night at 50 C tickets. Spent most of today between the plow handles. Paid the tax $31.16.

Sunday, 5.

Quarterly service this morning Rev Mr Cather of Ireland preached, text, I John III 1st "Behold what manner of love" A good lovefeast followed the sermon.

Nov. Monday, 6. 1882.

A dry, frosty morning. Plowing the root land. Spent evening at meeting of Quarterly Board of C.M.Church in Brampton. A light rain tonight.

Tuesday, 7.

At same work as yesterday with both teams. Warm and foggy. The ground is so hard that we can hardly plow to do it right.

Wednesday, 8.

Busy putting finishing work on kitchen ceilings. Paid A McMillan for the work $8.00. The Township Plowing Match held today near Edmonton.

Nov. Thursday, 9. 1882.

Thanksgiving Day, by Government appointment. A beautiful warm day. At CM Church in morning Rev N.R.W. preached. Took dinner at J.C. Snell's and tea at Rev R Boyle's.

Friday, 10.

Warm and foggy all day. Started plowing sod on "other place". Hauling stones off the meadows. In town and sold a couple loads of barley @ 65 C. Sold a lamb yesterday to Walter Cation @ $7.00.

Saturday, 11.

Forenoon plowing sod. Afternoon delivered a load of barley 55 bush at Milner's Elevator.

Nov. Sunday, 12. 1882.

Considerable rain fell during today. Rev R Boyle spent the day with us. Tonight heard Rev N.R. Willoughby preach in CM Church, text, Matt XXVI, 75th.

Monday, 13.

A snow storm of an hour's duration preceded by rain this forenoon. Afterwards cold and windy. Plowing sod all day. A real wintry night.

Tuesday, 14.

Had a call today from Mr Robt Fulton of St Thomas. Plowing sod all day with both teams. Cold and freezing all day.

Nov. Wednesday, 15. 1882.

Last night, the hardest frost of the season. This morning we could hardly plow sod, but by dint of hard labor. In town an half hour tonight Sold 4 ram lambs to Noble @ $5.00 each.

Thursday, 16.

Completion of field work! Finished the sod plowing and ditching and put plows in shed for the winter and tonight a snow fall set in about 4 inches.

Friday, 17.

A real winter day, thawing but little in the bright sunlight. Spent the time getting stables ready and housing all the livestock.

Nov. Saturday, 18. 1882.

Cleaned a load of barley and took it to market @ 65 C per bush. Cold weather continues and appears like winter.

Sunday, 19.

At CM Church this morning Rev Hector McTavich preached from text, I Timothy 1st 15th verse Spent remainder of day at home.

Monday, 20.

Delivered 2 loads of barley No 2 quality at T. Milner's Steam Elevator today.

Nov. Tuesday, 21. 1882.

Continuation of yesterday's work, cleaning and delivering two loads of barley 60 bush.

Wednesday, 22.

Delivered the last load of barley 510 bush, this last sale 292 " sold before, 802 bush and have fully 48 bush left for seed. The product of 19 acres, average price

Thursday, 23.

Sold 14 turkeys to Tomalin @ $12.40. Went to town this morning with load of stove wood for tather. Warm and wet weather today.

Nov. Friday, 24. 1882.

Received from T Milner payment for 510 bush barley, 1/4 of which @ 65 C 3/4 of it @ 66 C = $335.75. Total sold 803 bush @ nearly 67 C. Have about 50 bush yet in all 850 from 19 acres. Sold to Joe Snell a Berkshire suckling @ $6.00

Saturday, 25.

Delivered a wagon load of forest mold at father's residence in town. Spent afternoon at funeral of late R.C.Smith Senr aged 79 years. Rev Thomas Griffith preached from text I Cor XV 56 & 57.

Sunday, 26.

At CM Church this morning Rev Mr Cather preached from text. Hebrews XII 28th verse. Spent remainder of day at home. Mrs R W Boyle of Toronto is here for a short visit. Snow fell all day steadily from East.

Nov. Monday, 27. 1882.

Sold to JC Snell on Saturday last of yearling Berkshire sow @ $18.00. The first sleigh ride of the season today. About six inch of snow fell yesterday. Mother went on a visit to Oshawa.

Tuesday, 28.

Frostry all day. Tolerably good sleighing. Took a grist to Mains Mill. Spent evening reading at home.

Wednesday, 29.

Forenoon took a {illegible} load of stovewood down to Fathers. Wintry weather, sleighing is pretty good.

Nov. Thursday, 30. 1882.

Made some final repairs on stables and around the barn for winter. Also we made an outside clothesline horse for town property.

Dec. Friday, 1

We get a light shower of snow every night. Today was some warmer and thawing a light little. Paid $2.75 to Jos Smith bal of wages up to date.

Saturday, 2.

A stormy day snow and blowing out of the N.E. Most of the day in and around the barn. Afternoon in town an hour or two.

Dec. Sunday, 3. 1882.

Heard Rev N R Willoughby preach both morning and evening in CM Church texts, Jude 21st & 22nd Evening sermon from 23rd verse.

Monday, 4.

Hauling firewood to town on sleigh. Made three trips today. Sleighing very good and more snow falling nearly every day.

Tuesday, 5.

Drew 2 loads firewood today. Also did some work in and around the woods.

Dec. Wednesday, 6. 1882.

Transit of Venus but too cloudy overhead all day to make any observation.

Thursday, 7.

A high old storm. Out of the west it snowed and blowed dreadfully all day and very cold as well. Spent the day in kitchen putting on wall paper.

Friday, 8. Colder than yesterday and snow drifting over in the west yet. Except a trip to town, spent the day in and around the barn.

Dec. Saturday, 9. 1882.

The storm has abated and leaving behind it capital sleighing. This has been a general repair & chore day. Rev R. Boyle spend evening and staid all night with us.

Sunday, 10.

Heard Rev N R Willoughby preach this morning, text Joshua I, 5th verse. Spent rest of day and all night at home it being storming all day.

Monday, 11.

Chopped a load of wood (Was in other place" woods and brought it home on sleigh.

Dec. Tuesday, 12. 1882.

Spent forenoon the same as yesterday. Afternoon in town getting some necessaries and a few nice Xmas cards. Miss Lizzie Boyle came for a visit.

Wednesday, 13.

Today's programme is very much as yesterday. Thawing and warmer today but very cold tonight.

Thursday, 14.

Received from Mr A Ferguson (who is here on a visit) $11.00 for ram lamb sold in fall. Cold weather continues and capital sleighing.

Dec. Friday, 15. 1882.

Drove team and sleigh to 29, 2nd line East for a cord of wood for Rev R Boyle. Snow is nearly 2 fet deep on the level on some roads drifted a good deal.

Saturday, 16.

Cash received from R Smith on sheep acc/ $9.00. We have been threshing peas with flail most of the week.

Sunday, 17.

Heard Rev NR Willoughby preach in CM Church this morning, text, James II, 23rd Same minister tonight on intemperance, text. Luke X 31 to 37. "The good Samaritan" A vigorous sermon.

Dec. Monday, 18. 1882.

A mild cloudy day. Received from Mr Bowles Township Treas $340 for school purposes and paying teacher's salary.

Tuesday, 19.

Dressed 3 Berkshire {illegible} 8 months old weight in bulk 550 lbs. Sold a 2 week old Berkshire sow to J Learment @ $3.00

Wednesday, 20.

Early this morning drove sleigh to Norval for bran 2225 lbs and shorts 140 lbs @ total $12.83. Had a couple trips to town this afternoon.

Dec. Thursday, 21. 1882.

The promise of a general thaw is about to be fulfilled evidently. Rain and foggy all day. Paid for "Conservator for /83 and received a chromo present "Coming thru the rye".

Friday, 22.

Warm rain and foggy. At Edmonton for the nomination of Councillors for next year. Afternoon at Public School examination. Settled in full with D.G Wiley paying balance of his salary.

Saturday, 23.

Settling up all school debts and {illegible} the account books of the school. In town this afternoon and saw a great many old familiar faces. Xmas brought stragglers home again

Dec. Sunday, 24. 1882.

Heard Rev NR Willoughby preach S.S Anniversary sermon this morning in CM Church, text, Luke II 9 to 14. At SS service this afternoon an hour.

Monday, 25.

"Christmas Day". A warm cloudy day, not a breath of wind stirring. Tolerably good sleighing and lots of people enjoying it. At home all day, Mrs Boyle wife and I faced a roast turkey and mince pie alone.

Tuesday, 26.

Had a trip up to "Willow Lodge" this morning. Also had a journey to town. Sister Em left home on a visit to St Thomas

Dec. Wednesday, 27. 1882.

Forenoon at Annual School Meeting, only a few persons present and business was soon transacted. Weather, bright and warm snow melting fast.

Continues Thursday, 28 Sifter

Spent today in barnyard, hauling manure into pile in old orchard field for root ground.

Friday, 29.

Chopped at Cheyne's Grist Mill Brampton 15 bush oats. Paid for an Insurance Policy on our School House 3 yrs term $3.75).

Dec. Saturday, 30. 1882.

Sold to Armstrong a beef cow @ $50.00 to be delivered 1st Feb next, also 8 young Berkshires to Scott @ $4.00 each to be delivered on Monday next. In Brampton an hour this afternoon, The Municipal Elections are creating excitement.

Sunday, 31.

Spent forenoon at C.M.Church, Brampton, and heard Rev NR Willoughby preach, text Deut IV, 32nd "Look now upon the days that are past", subject "A Review at the close of the year. Wife and I spent the rest of the day at home quietly. Rev NRW preached again in CM Church tonight, subject "There is but a step between me and death". Weather today was moderately cold with snow showers. There is good sleighing except just between here and town.

Memoranda.

" At midnight the door of eternity opened and let in amid the great throng of departed centuries the "old dying year. Under the twelfth stroke of the brazen hammer on the city clock, the old patriarch fell dead, and the stars of the night were the funeral torches. Fifty two times had the shuttle flown, each weaving a week with golden border of Christian Sabbath. Three hundred and sixty five times hath the clock struck twelve for noon and twelve for the night During that time how many marriage garlands have been woven, how many graves dug, how many fortunes won, how many victories achieved, how many defeats suffered, how many souls lost and how many immortals blessed!"

Memoranda.

Milk Box

Length 45 inch

Width 15 "

Height 22 "

Inside measure

Apple

Specs

Oatmeal

Soda 1 lb

Lump cards

School

Lumber

Nails Glass

Putty

Insurance

Whisk

Envelope

Sup Fund

Scrubbing Brush

Tea

Apple

Cards

Insurance

{Second Page}

Memoranda.

Chopped Oats

Jan 12th 22 bush

Mar 8th 12 "

April 3rd 11 " Millet seed

" 6th 12 "

June 5 12 "

July 19 12 "

Nov 1 12 "

Dec 30 15 "

30

45

127 "

Sup fund

{illegible}

Gristed

10 3/4 bush Spring & Fall

17 " fall July 19

10 " " & spring Oct 17

14 " " " Nov 28

January - Cash Received.

February- Cash Received.

March - Cash Received.

April - Cash Received.

May - Cash Received.

June - Cash Received.

July - Cash Received.

August - Cash Received.

September - Cash Received.

October - Cash Received.

November - Cash Received.

December - Cash Received.

Summary of Cash Received.

Perry's Acc/

Dr to

Saml Ferguson

17 Fence posts @ 25 - $4.25

425 ft lumber @ $10.10 - 4.25

Construction Nails & banking - 2.50

Total $11.00

Received payment on the about acc/ Aug 17th 1882

S S No 22

13. 2 Elbows

$330 or $340

501-13

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