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W. Fitzgerald

Camden East

Ont {Ontario}

Weather Record, 1892,

By

Wm Fitzgerald,

Camden East

Ont

Started, Christmas Day, Dec 25th, 1891.

Some event which took place before the commencing of the following record.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 1981.

Started for the Backwoods in a Deer hunting expedition.

Sunday . 25.

Arived at our camping ground

Monday 26.

Shot my first deer on Stony lake

Wednesday 28

Shot my second deer on Stony lake

Sunday Nov. 7.

Started for home having bagged {five?} deer. Messrs. John & Myers Warner and myself comprised the hunting party.

- The year 1891, as near as I can remember was as follows, Winter, considerable show and many Thaws, Springe was early,k Summer was quite warm, with much lightning Thunder & Rain Fall was unusualy Fine and warm, perpetual sunshine. Till about the 28th of Nov, there we had avery rainy season till Jan 1st 1892,

Weather Record, 1891.

Friday Dec. 25

Beginning Christmas Day. A dull cloudy and misty day. Spent the day at Af. Brown's Moscow. The party included Mrs Warner, Melissa Warner, Augusta Warner, Lola Warner, and myself. We drove home at night through a dense fog.

Saturday ,, 26

Raining in the {forenoon?} turning a little colder towards evening with high winds from the west.

Sunday ,, 27

Cold and partly cloudy

Monday ,, 28

Cold and clear, wrote to M, F, W, M for sit. Ans.

Tuesday ,, 29.

Cloudy and windy, commenced raining at noon, turning to snow. Thence to rain at night.

December 1891

Wednesday Dec 30.

Cold clear and windy. School meeting in Camden East School House. a hot time was anticipated, but peace and quietness prevailed, cause of trouble if any arises from {hiring?} {Mip?}. Clara Boyle. assistant teacher, she being a Catholic. Mr Cynus Edgar appointed {Westees?} for 1892.

Thursday ,, 31

Very cold in the norning turning warmer at noon. Shy overeast and theatening a storm at night.

End 1891.

January 1st, 1892.

Fri 7.

Cold in the morning, ground covered with a sheet of ice caused from hail and rain in the night. Turning warmer Sun shining at intervals gloomy at night. South wind pending rain, non appearance of {Ag?} Bown, Wife & Motheras expected, Gusta Suffering from headache.

Sat. 2.

Raining, sun shining at noon turning colder and cloudy at night.

Sun. 3.

Snowing nearly all day turning colder at night.

Mon. 4.

Cold and clear beautiful day. Town Ship Elections of Canada. Mary Hayden Wedding day.

Tue. 5.

Another lovely day. Meeting {afta?} the organization {s?" a, {name(s)?}

January 6th. 1892,

Wed 6.

Snow storm from the east fall of snow, 4 to 5 inces. First sleighing

Thur, 7,

A beautiful day

Fri, 8,

Another lovely day with light fluries of snow

Sat, 9.

A beautiful day. Fluries of snow

Sun. 10.

Lovely day

Mon 11,

Mostly cloudy, soft wind from the east, having the appearance of a January thaw.

Tues, 12.

Rain and sleet early in the morning, turning mild, now melting rapidly clearing after night and turning colder.

January 13th, 1892

Wed 13,

Very cold, snowing till noon wind east, dark and cloudy preparing for a storm. Wrote to President Pine River Cheese Factory.

Thur. 14.

A light snow sotrn druing the night previous, and untill day light this morning, the day cloudy raw and cold, lobely moon light at night.

Fri. 15.

A beautiful day, clear and cold. The boys finised drawing wood, the largest pile I ever saw in the yard at once, Wrote to P, W.{ans?} E.

Sat. 16.

Beautiful winters day. lovely sleighing and beautfiul moonlight night.

Sun 17.

A beautiful day, but slightly hazy turning cloudy at night. having the appearance of a stporm. The last of my wild oats commence on a new page tomorrow.

January, 18th 1892.

Mon, 18.

Quite mild in the morning. commenced snowing about eleven Oclock. from the south turning north east and snowing very heavily all day with the appearance of continuing all night,

Tue, 19.

Snowing till noon. fall of snow about 6 inches, turning very cold often it cleared off. Wrote to P.McF {illegible}

Wed, 20.

Very cold, Thermometer at 30: zero A beautiful bright day moderating considerable. but cold again to/night

Thu. 21.

Cold. but beautiful day, drifting some in the morning. Helped to catch Norval Stories horses which ranaway at the station while unloading hay

Fri. 22.

Quite mild in the morning, and commenced snowing about noon and turning almost to rain at night

Jany. 23rd. 1892

Sat. 23.

Beautiful day. mild and clear. appearance of snow at night.

Sun. 24.

Snowing all day. but very, light partly clearing off at night. Grip.

Mon. 25.

Lovely winters day. very mild. sun shining at intervals, An unlucky day for the boys. Having upset their load of hay twice. and straw once, turning colder at night with high winds and squalls.

Tue. 26.

Very cold, sun shining in the morning. very cold wind all day. Thermometer 20 {degrees symbol -}

Wed. 27.

Cold and raw, cold west wind with a light snow fall towards night, Mrs Warnes. and Ida visiting at Alfred Brown's

Thu.28.

Mild, very fine snow falling nearly all day, h.{illegible} Train derailed at Napanee Mills played crocket with H Bechell for the first time saw Henry McCammon

January. 29th. 1892

Fri. 29.

Warm and fine, sun shining nearly all day, called n W.McFarland

Sat. 30.

A dull cloudy day. Mild. Thawing a little in the afternoon.

Sun. 31

Beautiful sun shining day, warm. Thawing a little, but still good sleighing. Melissa Luota and myself, walked home with Mr J Hooper. and enjoyed it very much. Emma Warner here tonight.

February. 1st. 1892.

Mon. 1.

Warm and mild mostly cloudy appearance of rain to-night.

Tue. 2.

A few sprinkles of rain. The night previous Turning very cold towards morning, cloudy, moderating alittle, commenced snowing about noon to-day from the east. The biggest of the season so far.

February. 3rd. 1892.

Wed. 3.

The storm of yesterday continued nearly all night. with heavy blows drifting considerable, fall of snow from 3 to 6 inches, To-day is lovely, very mild, sunny, and thawing a little. clouding over in the evening, clearing off again at night. Lovely moonlight. Methodest Sunday School convention Melissa & Emma Warner attending. Melissa Emma and Gusta out for a sleigh ride and bought a bag of apples of Mr O Neil. Melissa & Gusta first sleigh ride this season.

Thu. 4.

Quite cold, flurries of snow at different times throug the day. sun shining at intervals Lennox Election candidates were Allison & Hilson. The latter elected by 31 majority. 3l. {illegible}

February 5th 1892.

Fri. 5.

Lovely winters day, cold. and clear all day. moonlight to-night.

Sat. 6.

Very cold. 20 ' below zero, fine and clear during the fore-noon, afternoon cloudy and very light snow fall, cloudy to-night Mr. C.J. Hooper very sick, did not come to-night.

Sun. 7.

Cold and cloudy. Gus too Melissa and I drove out to Alfreds Brown. Commenced snowing just after we arrived, about eleven O,Clock and continued till about five. O.Clock, wind shifting from the east, and turning milder Mrs Warner came home today

Mon. 8.

Mild, almost a rain all day, at present it is snowing Emma Warner, gone home today

February .9th. 1892.

Tue. 9.

A light fall of snow early in the morning , clearing off and being very lovely the evening, I spent at Mr John McCaul's

Wed. 10.

Lovly all day, clouding around night, with the apperance of snow.

Thu. 11.

Snowing all day from the east clouding a little in the evening, again, snowing all night

Fri. 12.

Stopped snowing, fall of snow about 4 inches, clearing off at about 8, O,Clock, cold and clear all day. Clouding over at night with a light fall of snow. Clearing again and turning very cold

Sat. 13.

Very cold and clear sun very bright. Thermometer 18º below zero, but getting considerably hotter in the day, Brilliant northern lights very _continued on next page_

Febuary 13 th 1892

Sat. 13.

Very Brillant northern ligths tonight. So red and beautiful {their?} reflection on the snow made it appear coloured,

Sun. 14.

Cloudy and cold. Commenced storming about 3, OClock, P.M. from the east severest of the season eclipsing all previous storms and still stroming at nine P.M. Alfred Brown & wife here to-day. and brought Ida home with them. after a visit of about three weeks. Alfred and Nancy stay tonight on account of the strom.

Mon. 15.

Cold. but beautiful day, yesterday snow storm was about 8 inches.

Tue. 16.

Very cold day, 20º below zero. but bright lovely day

Wed. 17.

Bright and lovely day, 28º below zero this morning

February 18. th 1892

Thu. 18.

Quite mild in the morning. sun shining for a while then dull and cloudy, sun shining a little while at sunset. Jack, dealt for Stallion

Fri. 19.

Dull and cloudy, commenced storming about 3 OClock P.M. from the east

Sat. 20.

About 3 inches of snow fall during the night previous, dull and cloudy to-day wind east accompanied by a light mist, almost rain

Sun. 21.

Warm, dull and cloudy, misty tonight

Mon. 22.

Beautiful day snow melting fast

Tue. 23.

Another lovely day snow going fast

Wed. 24.

Still another fine day, as the two above

Thu. 25.

Beautiful bright warm day thawing

Fri 26

Bright and warm in the foremorn. Turning colder about 3 OClock P.M. heavy gale kept up all night from the north east very cold about midnight. grand northern lights illuminating the whole heavens,

February 27th 1892

Sat. 27.

Clear bright day, but cold, gale of the night previous about spent, about 10º below zero this morning.

Sun. 28.

Beautiful day. But cold strong. light snow from the south west, turning eastward at night turning to a heavy gale about 11 .P.M.

March 1st 1892.

Tue .1.

Clear and cold with heavy north East wind.

Wed .2.

Clear and cold, with heavy gales from north east, calm at night, Mr. A. Pringle and myself visited Thompsons paper mills.

Thru. 3.

Lovely day warm, five, at night very lovely sun-dog was seen on north side of sun

March. 4th 1892.

Fri. 4.

Another Beautiful day five and warm. clouding over at night. having the appearance of a storm

Sat. 5.

Cloudy this morning trying to storm, Clearing off about noon, thence fine the ballance of day

Mon 7.

Another lovely day warm and fine, clear and bright. Singer {Singer Sewing Machine} Agent here to day, Talking very unbecoming for a gentleman, wrote to Bob, {fay Eoy?} Belleville for reccommend

Tue .8.

Cloudy commenced raining about nood, turning to snow about 4. P.M, again to rain about 5 P.M., again to snow at 9. P.M, only very light fall

March 9th 1892;

Wed. 9.

Very foggy this morning A light flurrying snow. clearing {up?} partly, Cloudy and cold in the afternoon, light flurrie of snow {deering?} the night.

Thu. 10.

Mild, but partly cloudy sunshining at intervals, commenced snowing about 3. oclock. quite a blizard just now. (Evening).

Fri. 11.

Last night's storm was one of the fiercest of the season from the west, piling the snow in huge banks, very {illegible} made today, {heavy?) gales driving The {moon?} subsiding about 3 oclock quite pleasant the {illegible} of the day.

Sat. 12.

Snowing during the forenoon Clearing off, turning cold, wrote to L.W. Murfing Kingston for checse factory.

March 13th. 1892.

Sun. 13.

Extremely cold for march, but lovely day, bright and clear, 10,° below zero.

Mon. 14.

Very cold and windy drifting all day, the worst storm and roads experienced for a number of years. 10.° below zero. (bright)

Tue. 15.

Cold and clear, quite windy roads almost impassable 10,° below zero,

Wed. 16.

Beautiful day, bright and clear, thawing a little this after noon, but 18,° below zero this morning.

Thu. 17.

Bright and mild day turning a little colder, and cloudy about 3. oclock

Fri. 18.

Quite mild, snowing all day, from the east, wrote to {Robt.foy.?} Belleville for V.X

March 19.th 1892.

=== Sat, 19, === High winds from the West, very blustery, roads almost impassable again, calm tonight, cloudy, slight attack of grip

=== Sun, 20, === Cloudy in the morning clearing off, after {nill} and lovely, 5 ° below zero.

=== Mon, 21, === lovely day mild and warm Took a watcher Hort McCarty betting on the value of watches Mine being his Favourite

=== Tue, 22, === Fine in the fore part of day clouding over in the P.M. hailing quite Freely. Thence to rain in the evening

=== Wed, 23, === Dull and cloudy in the morning sun shining a little in the day commenced to snow at 5 O Clock P.M.

March 24th 1892

===Thu, 24, === Beautiful day thawing fast slightly hazy at night. Prayer Meeting of the Epworth League here to-night (Mr Warners)

=== Fri , 25, === Bright warm day, snow melting Fast, cloudy to night

=== Sat, 26, === Warm and clear day, snow melting very fast roads are getting very bare saw the first wheels to day for this season, Northern lights to-night

=== Sun, 27, === Clear bright day, high winds from the east, very brilliant Mock sun to-night also a strange phenomenon was seen in the southern sky it having the appearance of a Yellow light about 2 feet long

=== Monday, 28, === My last day in Canada Good Bye X continued on next page

March 28th 1892.

Mon,28, Beautiful day making great preparations for Uncle Sam tomorrow

Tue,29, Started for Syracuse, left our home, (Camden East) about 8.30 am arriving at Kingston, 10.40 am left Kingston {via?} Wolfe Island & 11.45 am arriving at Cape Vincent 5. OClock, left at 6 OClock for Syracuse, arriving at 11.05 pm Signed ..Wm Fitzgerald John Robertson

Wed,30, Dawned bright and clear after partaking of a hearty breakfast, we started out in search of employment, we failed, we therefore decided, Uncle Same was a failure, after taking in the city and all day we returned to our boarding house completely exhausted and almost disgusted

March 31st 1892.

Thur, 31, Beautiful day Bright and clear we again started started out, for a job, I went to the firm of Halrath & Girvin Wholesale Carpet and furniture dealers in answer to an addvertisment for helper in the shipping room and offered my services, but was refused owing to lack of experience, having failed I was completely discouraged and gave up all hope of getting job so we returned to our boarding house talked matters over Johnny advised me to wire to Kingston and learn if the factory I was offered was still vacant if so except it, to this I agreed, but somewhat reluctantly, I was wired factory vacant

March 31st, 1892

Thu, 31, Continued from last page Johnny & I called on Mr. Darcy's 114 Wilkinson Ave for further particulars regarding Charles Davey's arrest. the information we recieved was a great surprise to us he having been sent up for trial for forgery & grand larceny, it being a serious change in NS. His mother says he is not right in the top story still that remains for the Grand Jury to decide, which will take place about May. Met Mr. Colonel {illegible name} today. Of {illegible place name}

(March)

John Robinson Esq.

223 Marcellus St.

Syracuse

N.Y.

April 1st 1892

April 1 another lovely but high winds from the west we spent the fornoon in viewing the resc{illegible} part of the city, which I consider extremely good on James St. & Onondaga St We returned home and are at present sitting in our room chawing gum as hard as we can with the expectations of going to the Meeting Opera House to see Bill Nyes greater producation entitled Cadi we are Just going out for another stroll Time is Just 4.15 P.M. We returned to our boarding house had out tea and went to see Bill Nye in Opera House after we carried trunk to station in readiness for the morning

April 2nd 1892.

Sat. 2. I arose at 4.45 A.M to catch the 5.40 A.M train for Cape Vincent the morning was very mild but the sky overcast having the appearance of a storm Johnny Robinson accompanied me to the Station to see me off for home Camden East, Ont. when the train started I bid him Good Bye and boarded the Train, I arrived at Cape Vincent at 10.30 A.M. left there in an Ice Boat for Kingston arriving there at 3 O Clock P.M the Wind was very heavy and from the South thus making it favorable for all who came over with me. Passengers numbering about seven in all

April 2nd 1892.

Sat.2. Our passage across the Channel was very good, having clear watter, with the exceptions of a few yards of Ice on the American shore. Our journey from the south side of Island to Marysville on the north was stage drawn by four horses on account of bad roads, the mud being almost to the axels all the way we left there by another Ice Boat for Kingston after we were nicely started the wind drove us along with the velocity of an arrow the Ice was as thin as glass in some places but we passed over quickly we had not time to go throw when nearly half way over we found open places when

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Sat. 2. we struck these we sailed through as nicely as with an ordinary sail boat. We arrived safe in Kingston at 3 Oclock P.M. proceeded at once to L.St. Murphys as a proof of my return with whom I had engaged for the coming season as cheese Maker for another man from there I went to station to take train at 4:45 P.M. for Camden East. I arrived in company with Alfred Lewis whom I met in Kingston on arriving here I was a great surprise to all as they entertained the idea I would remain away at least one year, I explained matters which called me back and all agreed I had done quite right

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While crossing the Channel we were visited by a very heavy rain and slight flakes of snow but cleared off in about an hour but enough to wet me nearly through

April 3rd 1892

Sun. 3. Clear and bright in the morning but high winds, from the south West, clouding over at evening having the appearance of rain

Mon 4 Warm but cloudy, at about 10:30 a.m. it set in raining very gently at night it rained quite heavy, the Steamer Pier Pont is expected to make here first trip to day. I was informed so by the Agent at Wharf Office. Wrote to John Robinson, Syracuse N.Y. to Robert Wilson Chapman P.O and John Rodgers, Belleville

Tue. 5. Cloudy in the morning, clearing off at 10 oclock, lovely and extremely warm, Thermometer 90° Wrote to John Robinson Syracuse N.Y. {overwritten "void" "void" "void"} Lovely moonlight to night.

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April 6th 1892

Wed. 6. Today cold and cloudy, very sudeen change since yesterday Last night the wind blew a hurricane, continuing all day till about four oclock turning clear and bright wind subsiding. Wrote to John Robinson Syracuse N.Y.

Thur. 7. Lovely spring day, mild and pleasat, clouding over to night, helped to sew the rag carpet to-day, and finished, is now ready for the floor. The Boy's bought a road cart for the purpose of traveling their Horse this season, Melissa and Mrs Connolly, Yarker had a setts over a silk dress which the former was making for the latter, Terrible times at our house, Road's are Just lovely now,

April 8th 1892.

Fri.8. Lovely spring day clear and bright. High westerly wind Mrs Connoly, Yarker returned to day assuming a different appearance than that of yesterday, having changed her mind since the day previous.

Sat. 9. Dull and gloomy, with flurries of snow, Latter turning to rain rain, clearing off at 4 O clock P.M. sun shining at intervals, clouding over again, cold and rain to day Latter, a heavy squall passed over about six this evening composed of snow and rain, clearing off again, lovely moon light to-night Parted with a twenty five cent peice which I had in my possession for a number of years, stamped, W.

Sun.10. Beautiful and bright morning clouding over and turning very cold and raw, sun shining a intervals Mr & Mrs Brown Moscow here to-day

Mon 11 Cold day, Froze quite hard during the night. Sun making its appearance occasionally Met Mr N.W. Philips here to-day (McCarthys Hotel) received word to come and commence opperations in Cheese Factory for this season from L.W. Murphy's Kingston. There were a few flakes of snow fell to-day

Tue. 12. Slightly warmer to day, mostly cloudy, cold raw winds, west roads remarkably good, for some time past, received letter of from Johny Robinson, Syracuse

April 13th 1892.

Wed. 13. Bright lovely day much more pleasant than it has been for some time a number of Boys with myself footballed Jack Skinner while he returned the compliment by throwing water at us from the front of this stoop (Warner House)

Thu. 14. considerable cooler today a raw cold wind today from the north East partly cloudy roads just beautiful Packing my trunk so be in readiness for tomorrow's stage to Kingston. to get the my factory in shape to start Monday 17th next. Factory is in Kingston

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April 15th 1892.

Fri 15. Bright and clear, but cold and windy. Left Camden East, Per. Stage at 8 15 a.m. for Kingston dinning with Mr James Clark (Stage Driver) at Winsdor Hotel after dinner called to see Mr L. W. Murphy at his store, we walked around together for a while, then we Joined the funeral procession which was inroute to the Catholic Church on arriving there we droped out and returned calling at Hendersons Photography where he had his Photo taken Afterwards we wended our way to a livery, and engaged a rig to take me to Dufferin, where my Factory was located , we had a pleasant drive and were soon there After looking around he

{up left margin} Good Friday

April 15th 1892

Fri. 15. returned home to Kingston After he was gone, I was left to the mercy of strangers, to fight my way alone, that night I went with Mr James Lane (the proprietor of the Factory) to his Brothers, Home and had our tea, then we went to a neighbors, Mr Theathwey's by name and put up for the night

Sat 16 Bright and clear, but still cold and windy. I breakfasted at Mr Joseph Lane's, then proceeded to the Factory and commenced operations. I gave it a thorough cleaning upstairs and down I was very tired at night having done a good Job. That night I staid at Joseph Lane's and intend to remain here till I select a boarding House more convenient (Freezing night)

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April 17th, 1892.

Sun. 17. Easter Sunda, Bright and clear but cold, windy was North West in the morning, turning South west about noon and calming down at night. Froze very hard last night. I spent the day walking around till I am almost tired out and saw very little after all. I made aquaintance with several of the boys. It has been a long and lonely day to me. Tonight I am at work writting up an account of the past three days of 16th,17th, 18th 15th, 16th, 17th

Mon.18. Lovely Bright morning Wind, east till noon, shifting west in after noon quite cold this evening and cloudy. Froze quite hard last night. Wrote to John Robinson Syracuse N.Y. and Gusta, Camden East Very tired tonight

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April 19th, 1892.

Tue.19. Very Beautiful day, warmer than usual. Wind mosty west this evening is Just lovely. I am feeling tired again tonight

Wed.20. Beautiful day, still warmer than yesterday, wind east during the fornoon, changing S.East to night

Thu. 21. Fine clear morning clouding over and commencing to rain about noon continuring all the afternoon. Made my first Cheese to day I. only The wind was S. East all so far

Fri. 22. Mild after rain of yesterday partly cloudy, very high South East Winds a few light showers at night. reeived letter from J.A.W.

Sat. 23 Dull and cloudy this morning clearing off and turning fine wind west. Then wind N. West

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April 23rd, 1892.

Sat.23. At aout six oClock and turning extremely cold & northern lights to night. Freezing

Sun. 24. Clear and bright, but very cold wind north, changing to all points and north at night freezing hard. Northern Lights I went to Church in the morning, Sundy School in the after noon. Then James Lane and myself had our Tea at his Sisters Mrs Barnes, after tea we attended prayer meeting and returned home, so endeth the day

Mon. 25. Bright and clear, very cold having froze very hard the night previous wind mostly North West, very cold to night

Tue.26. Lovely clear day, cold this morning turning fine. Wind north west

Apl 27th 1892

Wed. 27. Beautiful clear morning some milder than usual heavy white frost for several mornings past, wind East this morning changing South partlycloudy with appearance of rain. Sky heavily clouded tonight, setting in for a storm

Thu. 28. Warm this morning, heavy Thunder Storm during the night. Mostly cloudy this fornoon, wind S. East heavily clouded this aftenoon, wind S west and very high. Letter from J.A.Warner Camden East Ont.

Fri. 29. Cold raw day, cloudy and very windy, from the west very cold tonight

Sat. 30. Dull and cloudy this morning but clearing off and turning fine about nine oclock a.m. very high wind from the west all day

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May 1st 1892

Sun.7. Dull and cloudy, quite cool with light east wind this morning shifting south and blowing very hard, bringing rain at about four oclock P.M. have the appearance of a long one. Attended Sabbath School this afternoon Latter: This evening is very warm compared to the past few days, ceased raining, but the sky is still over cast and is very Foggy. Rain not yet over

Mon. 2. Dull foggy morning, commenced raining at seven oclock a.m. light showers During the day, not much as yet, wind south, Changing North East in the afternoon and evn almost out. warm this evening but still cloudy

Tue. 3. Lovely warm day clear and ought until four oclock. A Thunder shower came up and --- ovr

May 3rd 1892

continued passed to the south we had a light fall hee, very warm this evening wind mostly south Wind blowing quite hard to night. I intend to sleep in the Rose Hill Cheese Factory to-night. For the "first time. I prepared my bed to-day. My bed is made of 2 X 4 scantilon and string with bed cord. My beding is composed of the quilts and Pillow, sent me by my dearest and best friend on earth J.A.W. : Latter: A heavy rain accompanied by a very strong wind about 9:00 P.M. A very mournful sound in my now bedroom

Wed.4. Fine warm morning, clear and bright, heavy S.East West wind blowing shifting West, and blowing a gale Falling at sunset, Lovely cool eve

May 5th 1892

Thu. 5. Very cool, but fine, clouding over in the afternoon, having the appearance of a general rain, but only a few sprinkles, came partly cloudy in the evening and cool Called to see Mrs Cowan, an old lady living near the factory soon returning to receive two Hay Boys and there Man who works for there father, who is a player on the accordian, we spent an enjoyable evening together

Fri. 6. very cold, Wind East, shifting North thence to the South East Blowing up rain, amounting to very little still cold and windy, wind shifting more N.West. Ate green onions for the first this season, given to me by D. Gray of Daffenie a little boy who comes in to see me often

May 7th 1892

Sat. 7. Cold and clear this morning wind west all day, partly cloudy this afternoon. tonight is very windy and clold cold & cloudy Master Georgie Hay presented me with a pie. The kindness of his mother

Sun 8. Beautiful day, much warmer than usual, wind N.East in the morning shifting west in the afternoon. Had a good long walk to day so far as the St. John Church east of here attended church and Sunday school to day cold tonight

Mon. 9. Most spring like of any day this season being very warm and bright all day, wind West quite warm during the night. Called on Mrs Cowan this evening and spent an enjoyable eve

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May 9th 1892.

Mon.9. {illegible}ing me as she would an intimate friend. Treating me to apples, Lemonade & cake. Played a new parlor game and got beat by the school Teacher boarding there. Mrs Cowan presented me with some Tarts, which I found to be very wholesome.

Tue. 10. Fine this morning, quite warm still more spring like than yesterday, becoming very hazy in the aftenoon, preparing for rain. Wind E. all day turning south East at evening and blowing quite hard Sawed and split a little wood for Mrs Cowan She being out of Coal, and her stove wood not being short enough for her Coal stove.

May 11th 1892

Wed. 11. Rainy, commenced in the night previous and continued till about one. Oclock. P.M. cloudy and foggy the remainder of the day. This rain was received very warmly by the farmers as there has been little rain of any account this spring. It is a lovely growing day very warm. This is natures first appearance of spring loveliness.

Thu.12. Dull and cloudy, but warm rained a little during the day, clearing off at night sun going down clear bidding a fair day tomorrow Had a racket with a patron (Mr Hay) about the wait of his milk, but he was only Joking Fixed up my room tonight

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May 13th 1892

Fri.13. Beautiful in the extreme all day, fine and warm after the rain, vegetation rapidly developing, nature presents a most magnificent appearance, a gentle west wind blowing. Called on Mrs Cowan and spent a very pleasant evening. The School Teacher's sister was there and altogether we had a lovely time

Sat.14. Another beautiful day , wind mostly East, bring with it a heavy cloud which resulted in rain at an early hour

Sun.15. this morning, and occasional dashes up till noon then having the appearance of clearing off. Latter sun appearing in the afternoon tis was another dash, still cloudy attended Sunday School

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May 15th 1892

{vertically in margin} The buds on the trees made their appearance quite visible this morning,

May 15th 1892

In the night it rained quite hard, and while it was still raining a man came to the window of the factory and enquired if he was on the right road to Kington, I asked which way he was going he replied East. I told him he was wrong he must go over the road he came, far away and turn to the left, he had come from Kingston Mills. Visitors tonight were J. Lane and Robert Donaldson, we had a pleasant evening together.

Mon. 16. Fine and warm, but very high winds from the west made five Cheese today

Tue. 17. Fine and warm high west winds learned my first lesson in making milk dividends with J. Lane

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May 18th 1892

Wed. 18. Lovely warm day wind east. very gentle breeze. The leaves are becoming quite conspicious on the trees now, chang took off my underware to-day, and feel much better of the chang.

Thu. 19. Beautiful morning a little cool at first, but turning quite warm wind East, and bringing with it rain at about five P.M up till now they were only light dashes. The milk Inspector was here today (Rollands) he tried my Cheese, and pronounced them first class. The milk stood the test all or alright being medium quality, While writing the above account of the day, a heavy dash, of rain as falling with the appearance of continuing

May 20th 1892

Fri. 20. Cold and rainy, commenced saving last night, and continued all night and untill this evening, The rain came down in torrents last night and it rained very steady and hard also today. rained East, not settled yet Boxed thirty four Cheese today. For shippment tomorrow.

Sat. 21. Still raining continuing all day wind East. cold tonight Mrs Hay presented m with a five large pie tonight

Sun. 22. Cold and cloudy all day no rain here untill at night, attended Church and Sabbath School today.

Mon. 23. Sttl Still cold raining a little by spells during the day. Quite a shower this evening, The Sun appeared once to-day for a moment or so the first since Thursday of last week.

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May 23rd 1892

Continued To-day I had a little trouble, owing to the Inspirator not working, I had to pull out the fire and let the steam go down, and then fill the Boiler by hand with a pail I was greatly alarmed about the milk. I had the Vat set. and could not cook it with out steam. Mr D Hay assisted me in filling the Boiler, he also was afraid the milk would be lost, still I got alond alright but with the skin of my teeth. I Expect the same tomorrow, but I hope not. Mrs. Cowan gave me some plums (preserved) tonight.

Tue. 24 cool and cloudy, rained quite hard during the night, and also this morning from the west clearing off this forenoon, turning

continued quite fine until about 4:00 when it began cloudy and very windy with a few dashes of rain very dark and windy tonight with {illegible} today in connection with my work no trouble whatever

Wed. 25 cool this morning with light rain clearing off and remaining very fine till evening when it clouded over and commenced raining accompanied by thunder in the Northwest only a light rain

Thur. 26th warm and foggy this morning fog raising and becoming very fine during the day clouding over at evening and commenced raining about 8 Oclock P.M. and continuing nearly all night Ascension Day

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May 27th 1892

Fri. 27th mild and cloudy wind west a very heavy shower of hail and rain this afternoon clearing off and wind shifting north Sun setting clear with the appearance of a fine day tomorrow visitors Hay Bros and Hugh McNeil with his accordion treating ourselves with songs and dances

Sat. 28th lovely day wind west today is a grand treat it being so cold and rainy for sometime previous visitors Mifsefs Mrs Watts and Grice of {illegible}

Sun. 29 Dull dismal day commenced raining 9:20 P.M. and continued all day with a heavy Southeast wind spent the day very lonesome but was engaged in reading and writing

Mon. 30 beautiful warm day everything growing fine after the long rainy period made seven cheese today

May 31st 1892.

Tue. 31 extremely hot day thermometer 80° scarcely any wind

June 1st 1892

Wed. 1 still hotter than yesterday thermometer 88° in the shade

Thur.2. very hot during the fornoon heavy thunderstorms passing North turning cooler at night a light rainfall at night

Fri. 3. quite cool today partly cloudy appearance of rain tonight wind quite strong from the East

Sat.4. raining all day long feeling very tired tonight and also quite lonesome have just finished booking the milk time 10:45 P.M. must mend my pants yet for Monday use went to bed at 12:00 P.M.

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June 5th 1892

Sun. 5 raining during most of the fornoon clearing off but very close and warm commenced raining at 9 Oclock P.M. with the appearance of an all night's rain not feeling in very good spirits today remained in factory all day slept from 3 Oclock until 7 Oclock P.M. a thing I have not done since the long forgotten past took some coffee in my little pail over to Mrs Hayes and steeped it on her stove had a long talk with she and her husband came over here and enjoyed the coffee and prepared for bed after writing the above account of the days proceeding I'm feeling quite blue and lonesome to-night Lane not here as expected

June 6th 1892.

Mon. 6. very close and warm in the morning also foggy which ascended to return afterwards in the shape of a very heavy rain coming down in torents most of the afternoon accompanied by two or three heavy peels of thunder clearing off about four Oclock P.M. milk worked very fast today the spare vat which was used today for the first was the fastest I ever experienced in less than two hours after the milk was heated up it was salted Hired Robert Murphy to help for a while

Tue. 7. lovely day fine and warm milk worked fine today getting through at an early hour and going to Kingston with J. Lane for a few goods

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June 7th 1892

continued such as edibles from L.U. Murphy also other things haircut Etc

Wed. 8 Dull cloudy day some distant Thunder to the south of here commenced raining about one Oclock P.M. and continued all the afternoon the fall was heavy lovely evening mostly cloudy J. Lane and myself at Mrs Cowan's

Thur. 9 Dull cloudy morning commence raining about 9 Oclock A.M. very steady until 4 Oclock P.M. lovely moonlight night having the appearance of settled weather for a while my birthday June 9th

Fri. 10 fine cool day after the rain lovely moonlight tonight but a little cool vegetative rapidly developing with the promise of a good crop this year

June 11th 1892

Sat. 11 fine and clear quite warm appearance of rain in the morning but ended in a very pleasant day

Sun. 12 beautiful day but very hot thundering in the afternoon but no rain here got up very early and took a long walk I took a parcel to Mr Jas. Harding from Mrs Cowan attended S School and spent the evening at Mrs Cowan's with Jas. Hay we sang the whole evening

Mon. 13 clear and bright very warm all day

Tue. 14 bright and clear very hot today high West Winds appearance of rain at night but cleared off

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June 15th 1892.

Wed. 15 beautiful day still hot all day not much change in temperature

Thur. 16 another clear bright day very hot a stiff breeze this afternoon thunder tonight but no rain as yet

Fri. 17 cool a very black cloud pass over to the east it was angry looking but it only resulted in a little wind becoming fine the rest of the day

Sat. 18 lovely day fine and warm with the appearance of rain tonight shipped 60 cheese today Mr J Harding bring up some groceries for me from Murphy's Kingston and inviting me down for the evening but I declined Mrs Cowan gave me a lovely Rhubarb Pie today

June 19th 1892

Sun. 19 raining this morning continuing very gently until noon but remaining mostly cloudy and threatening rain tonight alone all day attended Sabbath school and church at night being the farewell sermon of the Rev Trudeau commenced raining quite hard after church service acting like an all night rain

Mon. 20 not much rain the night previous lovely day very warm partly cloudy

Tue. 21 very warm all day no rain but looking very much like it

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June 23rd 1892

Thur. 23 raining most of the fornoon clearing off lovely afternoon split some wood for Mrs Cowan and cut my foot

Fri. 24 lovely day warm and fine went over to see Mrs Cowans and had my foot dressed she is I find a very kind old lady she went to Kingston today and bought most everything she could think of for to cure the cut nothing seems to be any trouble or expense so long as I get along all right

Sat. 25 beautiful day foot seems a little better but it is tired having worked right along all the time Mrs Cowan dressed my foot tonight

June 26th 1892.

Sun. 26th fine cool morning clouding over about 11 A.M. it suddenly commenced raining and partly hail as if a cloud had burst continuing about an hour attended church and S School spent the day at Mrs Cowan's and enjoyed myself very much

Mon. 27 dull and cloudy commenced raining quite early in the morning continuing all day accompanied with thunder in the afternoon and evening the afternoons rain was something remarkable almost a deluge everywhere one {illegible} of thunder was terrific unprecedented in my time the rain Bow this evening was just grand the most beautiful I ever saw

{in the margin written vertically} Rainbow extended from point E. to {illegible} and remained very brilliant for 8 {illegible}

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June 28th 1892.

Thur. 28th very cool today partly cloudy with high S. West Wind quite cold tonight

Wed. 29 fine in the morning with frequent showers during the day accompanied with thunder fine cool evening

Thur. 30 rained all the fornoon very hard coming down in torents to the whol while clearing off at noon and very fine the remainder of the day was at Mrs Cowan's and me and Mr and Mrs Harding Jonathan John Harding Mrs Grice and daughter busied ourselves picking strawberries for Mrs Cowan all together we spent a pleasant evening

July 1st 1892.

Fri. 1 very fine day but a little cool for July Grand celebration at Kingston and a Mammoth one at Belleville so says Jas. Brown from whom I received a letter today

Sat.2. fine during the day commence training it dark and continued all night quite hard went to Kingston with Robt Donaldson tonight to buy fireworks for the picnic to be held here in the Grove opposite the factory on Monday 4th next

Sun. 3 very dull very day raining most all the time no S School today Jas. Lane here this afternoon and remained for tea I spent the balance of the day at Mrs Collins

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July 4th 1892

Mon. 4 beautiful today just a very few drops of rain in the afternoon a grand gala for Dufferin the School Picnic being held in the grove opposite the factory a large number attended it and all seem to enjoy themselves very much I gave an exhibition of fireworks in honor of the occasion which was highly appreciated by all present

Tue.5. lovely day a little warmer than yesterday school teacher went home today (Glenvale) and Mrs Cowan spent the day at Glenburnie I placed the boards in her cellar for to walk on they having floated away out of place by the recent rain and received orders during her absence

July 6th 1892.

Wed. 6. another fine day was over at Mrs Cowan's today fixing the roof of her bay window I had an hour to spare while waiting on the vat of my return to the factory she gave me her coal oil stove to use during her absence I find it very convenient thanks to the kind old lady she took her departure this afternoon to spend holidays with her relatives I went over in the evening and did a little more at the roof transplanted a few plants she wished me to do well she was away watering them and returned to the factory feeling almost Forsaken and lost so I had become quite attached to house and inmates had a gang of wolves to see me tonight

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July 7th 1892.

Thur. 7th still another fine day very warm woke up with a terrible pain in the head and sore eye paining me very much all day went to the post office received papers from J. Brown gave a full descriptive account of the Dominion day there at Belleville went over and watered the plants for Mrs Cowan returned home lighted the coal stove and prepared a pint of lemonade I pronounce the stove of success Mr A Hay called on me tonight

Fri. 8 very hot today thermometer 80° in the shade not feeling very well today and also sore eye Mr Hayes says it's is inflammation he put some eye water on it and it is much better tonight

July 8th 1892.

Fri. 8 continued tonight is very close mostly cloudy and very sharp lightning in the East lasting a wind suddenly sprang up out of the East and the wind Thunder and lightning increased in its furry until the whole east seemed to shake and the hail and rain commenced as if the clouds had burst and continued all night commencing about 10:20 P.M.

Sat.9. very warm and close all day the sky was heavily clouded most all day light showers frequently attended the chair choir practice tonight for the first accompanied by Jas. Harding and Mrs {illegible}

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July 10th 1892.

Sunday Sabbath 10 Lovely clear and bright all day but very hot most uncomfortable warm we had a light fall of rain during the night or early this morning attended the Sabbath school today and church service tonight A most beautiful moonlight night Reverend Plumlock Pastor first time

Mon. 11 bright and clear all day very hot plenty of sour milk this morning but got along all right cut the weeds around the factory and cut the grass also Mrs Cowans lawn grand evening slightly hazy

Tue. 12 Glorious 12th a very hot day as usual for the 12th the thermometer stood at 85° in the shade very hot this evening

July 13th 1892.

Wed. 13 another hot day partly cloudy this for noon a very heavy sun shine shower at noon followed soon after by a thunder {illegible} the heat was intense previously called at the residence of John Harding for a little while tonight

Thur. 14 still very hot this morning a light breeze sprang up tonight but did not last long very hot this afternoon thermometer 85° in shade a number of young folks including myself spent the evening at Richard Mr R Fertheways in honor of the birthday of his eldest daughter Minnie

Fri. 15 partly cloudy this morning clearing off and remaining clear and hot all day clouding over at evening threatening rain soon after a heavy rumbling could be

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July 15th 1892

Fri. 15 heard in the west and a stiff gale was blowing driving before it the most angry looking cloud I ever saw appearing like a tornado or cyclone accompanied by terrific thunder and lightning but very little rain one {illegible} particularly about the lightning was that it appeared purple cast

Sat. 16 mostly clear but very cold the thermometer having dropped from 85° and shade yesterday to 60° today a very sudden change at night there appeared the most beautiful display of Northern Lights I ever withered witnessed the reflection on the southern horizon was perpetually dancing like the reflection on the was produced by a {illegible} kept in motion

July 16th 1892.

Sat. 16 a very large streak shot up out of the N. western horizon which was startling to behold giving the lustre of midday to objects on the earth and remained so for a long time afterward spreading and giving forth the magnificent display of colors

Sun. 17 lovely cool day attended church and Sabbath school at Mr James Harding to night and for my pleasure and amusement he and his wife drove me to her mother's residence where we spent an enjoyable evening

Mon. 18 beautiful day a little warmer today clouding over at night

Tue. 19 dull and cloudy this morning having the appearance of rain but clearing off at evening lovely tonight

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July 20th 1892.

Wed. 20 fine and clear today very cool compared to the previous week loaned $300 to one of the patrons Chas Vanhome he having broke his mowing machine and was on route to Kingston he called in and I freely granted him the favor on his return home I accompanied him to his mother's remained there a short time and returned home northern lights tonight

Thur. 21 beautiful and mild all day at night Wm Clark and myself were at J. Lane's he having prepared a grand treat for us we spent a jolly evening all together and feeling much better after our evenings recreation

July 22nd 1892.

Fri. 22 very hot all day thermometer 85° thundering in the west most of the afternoon but no rain here still heavily clouded clearing off in the evening

Sat. the 23 another very hot day therm 85° in shade cloudy at night

Sun. 24 a light rain in the morning clearing off and turning windy until about noon then very hot all the rest of the day sharp lightning at night in the south spent the day at Mr Chas Vanhome's one of the patrons and had a pleasant time was at Mr McAdoo's in the evening

Mon. 25 very hot today thermometer 95° outdoors lightning tonight very bright bringing with it a light thunder shower at Mr Jas. Harding tonight and helped him cock Hay

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July 26th 1892

Tue. 26th and other very hot day thermometer 102° out of doors a clear night but very hot and close

Wed. 27th another intensely hot day apparently hotter than yesterday a light shower at night barely sufficient to lay the dust very close at night some thunder and lightning about midnight but no rain

Thur. 28 still another hot day very close at night

Fri. 29 intensely hot today particularly just before the rain which came about four Oclock it was a light shower here but in some localities it was very heavy with much thunder and lightning it was fine and cool after the rain and was very much appreciated

July 30th 1892

Sat. 30 fine and cool all day which was a grand treat after so long a hot spell

Sun. 31 fine and cool in the morning turning quite warm during the day cool again in the evening took tea at Mr R Fertheway one of the patrons of this Factory

August 1st 1892

Mon.1 lovely all day not very hot just a nice summers day cool this evening but no haze everything still and calm

Tue.2 raining all day a fine steady rain very much appreciated after the long hot dry spell clearing off at evening

Wed. 3 fine quite warm in the morning but a light breeze bringing up and rendered it more pleasant

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August 4th 1892.

Thur. 4 Raining most of the day clearing off at evening this day was fine with the exception of this morning with

Fri. 5 mild today clouding over at night and raining a little

Sat. 6 showering most of the day two very heavy thunderstorms passed to the South touching Kingston not much rain here and plenty of thunder

Sun. 7th most beautiful day we have had this summer fine and cool

Mon. 8 very warm today clouding over in the afternoon looking like rain tonight

Tue. 9 a terrific thunderstorm took place about three Oclock this morning doing much damage in many places very hot all day with much thunder and lightning was invited to tea

Aug 9th 1892.

continued and to spend the evening at the Misses Vanhorn's had an enjoyable time, the Missess Paterson's were there from Kingston

Wed.10. Another hot day thunder showers passing over in all directions. There was a great deal of thunder during the night. had tea at Mrs Cowans Miss English and Miss Mackie school teachers from Kingston were there, also and Mr & Mrs James Harding, the evening was spent enjoyably

Thur.11. today was a little cooler, but drizzling mostly all day quite cool to night wind north, was at Mrs Cowan's again tonight

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Aug 12th 1892.

Fri.12. Cool and windy sky heavily clouded and drizzling rain at intervals, continuing so all day

Sat 13 Raining in the morning, but not so much all day as yesterday a very heavy shower visited Kingston, was there to night with Mr Jas Harding and came home in the rain at about one Oclock

Sun.14. lovely day after so much rain, was at Mr Hardings today had a lovely time

Mon.15. Another fine day farmers taking advantage of the fine weather

Tue.16. lovly today a little warmer than yesterday but just the most could be expected this time of the year

Dec 8th 1892

also a little thunder during the night previous, went to Kingston with Jas Lane we drove up with the sleigh, but we had a slow drive home in consequence of the rain and thaw, when we got near home we fell in with a fellow by the name of Hunter, we had a long talk with him about ourselves, he not knowing who we were we employed a good laugh over it, On arriving at Mrs {Cours?} she had a good tea prepared for me, the good old Lady that she is

Fri. 9. Cloudy and mild today fine {illegible}

Dec 10th 1842

Sat. 10. Cloudy and dull all day looking like rain in the afternoon but none came went to Kingston with Jas Harding & wife and went him with at night and spent sunday with them after teas we were to McAdoo's for to practice singing for about an hour and came back for the nigh

Sun. 11. Fine cool day enjoyed myself very much at Mr Hardings, in the afternoon Mr A. Graves, Mrs Jas Harding Brother, come there and while they were doing there chores at night. Alf and I took a walk to up to Mrs {Cours?}, and back. after tea we all went

Dec 11th 1892

to Church together, after Church I returned home to Mrs Cowns, after calling at Andy for a while.

Mon. 12. Very fine day, went out to {Zyon?} to see Mr David {Zoffr?} about engaging with him for as Cheese Maker for next year, but we made no bargain returned to Mrs Cowans after calling at Mr Hardings who were threshing

Tue. 13. Another fine day thawed a little about noon. Called at Mr {Fernewes?}, and Mr Jas Lanes and went with Mr Lane to J. Barnes for tea and returned returned with him to {Molowm?} and he went home to

Dec 14th 1892

Wed. 14. Snowing this morning and turning to rain about noon fine the remainder of the day

Thu .15. Another Fine to-day went around to the patrons to advise them of the meeting to take place tomorrow evening Miss {Netto?} and I spent the evening at Mr Wm Rays

Fri. 16. Cold and squally most of the day, stanrted to see him about his factor for next season, but before arriving there I was picked up on the road by Chas. Vanhorn and went with him to Gananoque, returning I called at Henderson's but we made no bargain, Cheese meeting to-night everything satisfactory

May 14th 1893.

Sun. 14. A Light misty rain this morning. but clearing off and becoming very fine, untill evening. then it began raining, but n story n much

Mon. 15. Very fine day, cool and pleasant but clouding over at night and commenced raining and continued all night, but apparently very little rain fell, Had tea at Mr John Hardings. and afterward helped the women to make flower garden.

Tue. 16. Raining this morning and continuing all dady from the N. East without clearing the amount of rain that fell is almost beyond estimate, the wind blowing vry hard to night, and has done so most of the day.

May 17th 1983

Wed. 17. Raining this morning and has done so all the night previous. partly clearing at noon but commenced again and continued untill late in the night with good prospects of continuing all night. Farmers are almost discouraged, many of them haven not sowed any grain as yet, and few have, the fields are mostly flooded.

Thu. 18. Raining still, having rained allnight, and raining all day today turning cold this evening and clearing off sun going down clear.

Fri 19 Cool and partly cloudy, windy, drying the fields vry fast.

Sat 20. Fine and warm all day, a light thunder shower came up tonight very fine and pleasant evening Chior organized tonight

Jan 21. Nice day, fine warm, did not

      work hard poor pile put
      up.

Jan 22. Lively day mild warm and splen-

      did day. I mean to talk about
      the nice weather, I had after 
      not having been around much.

Jan 23. Very warm day, but lovely up

      till 3:30 P.M. when a most terrif-
      ic thunder storm came up, the 
      rain that fell for the time, has 
      never before seen its equall
      and I never remember of the 
      wind blowing so hard while 
      the storm lasted it was almost
      impossible to see without 
      a light so black was the cloud
      accompanying the rain.

Jan 24. Queens Birthday. Very cold and

      windy, but very fine bright
      Miss Hopkins teacher minded her chum 
      to Hampton, consequently had to call

Jan 25. Nice and warm, a light dash of

      rain about noon, but of little 
      account.
      

Jan 26. Mild and partly cloudy

Feb 14. Cool and cloudy, commenced

      raining this aft. at noon, but 
      did not amount to much 
      a heavy fog this evening.

Jan 27. Lovely today quite mild

      took to Sidney, attended 
      Church this evening Rev 
      Mr. Campbell in the 
      pulpit. He preached a good 
      sermon and perhaps it's the 
      last being Absent next 
      Sabbath night.

Mon 28. Good blusterful day got

      early at work thin, Big frost 
      this is clear and bracing 
      today.