{front cover of diary - brown, with pen and ink drawing of large 4 storey building}

No. 3.

Collegiate

Note Book

May. 1 - Sun - We all went to church this pm. It rained some to-night. Charke is 6 to-day.

May. 2. - Mon. - It has been cloudy all day + rained hard this Eve Mama went up to mrs. Walkers this p.m. We put the things back in my room to-day

May 3.- Tues. - Mama went down to annies on the milk rig this morning. It has been cloudy and rainy all day. Willard brought mama home tonight. I have have been putting the pictures in my room this p.m.

May 4. - Wed. We washed. a number of militia Men went through the country this am. 12

were a horse-back of 4 in an automobile. May 5 Thur - We papered memas room, to-day I washed the ceiling. It has been a lovely day. It rained some to night. May 6- Fri - I went over to the school this a.m. as it is arbor Day We all went to the woods & had dinner & gathered wild flowers. May 7- Sat - We heard this morning. that king Edward VII. died her at 7 pm,. or 9 p.m. attiours time. Papa went out through Bissell Town Algonquin this p.m. & stopped at Elies a while. It is nice warm weather now

May 8. – Sun. – It is a lovely morning. Mrs R. Bishop & Ruby came down this p.m. & we helped decorate & drape the church for Memorial Services. Mrs. & Mrs Johnston were here for tea. We all went to church this Eve. Anna & Willard were in after church also.

May 9. – Mon. – It has been showery. Laura was over this Eve. Took the coal stove down to-day & burnt out the chimney.

May 10. – Tues. – We washed.

May 11. – Wed. – We cleaned Henry’s room. Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. R. Bishop’s this p.m. I went up this Eve.

There is an Association Meeting to-night in the Mason’s Hall. Mr. Lockwood & Mr. A. P. Bosell presented Edgar with a case of surgical instruments at Mr. Bishop’s this Eve.

May 12. – Thurs. – We cleaned the spare bed room to-day. Mary Warner came up this p.m. & stayed for tea. We went up to Mr. Bishop’s to get some vine roots. Henry took us over to Mrs. V. Wells for choir practice this Eve.

May 13. – Fri. – We cleaned the hall upstairs to-day.

May 14. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m.

May 15. – Sun. – Arnie, Willard {text cut off at bottom of page}

& Howard came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. & Howard stayed with Mama. The service this p.m. was a song service. Elsie, Hyne & children came out this p.m. they were all here for tea! Mrs. Dalton, Mrs J. Beattie Jr. & I went to St. George’s this Eve.

May 16. – Mon. – We looked for ~~the~~ Halley’s comet 2 a.m. to 3.30 a.m. but could not see it. It has been a lovely day. We washed. Ruby Bishop’s started to school to-day.

May 17. – Tues. – I ironed.

May 18. – Wed. – I went down to Mrs. Jno Dalton’s to-night. We did some passe-partouting.

May 19. – Thurs. – We killed our pig

this a.m. Cleaned the parlor to-day. Papa went up to Grandma’s this Eve. I went to choir practice with Warners at Mrs. Wm. Easton’s.

May 20. – Fri. – It is a lovely day. King Edward VII was buried 11 a.m. Mrs. Jno. Warner, Reggie, Arnie & Howard were here for dinner.

May 21. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. I went up to Mrs. R. Bishop’s this Eve. Saw the comet to-night in the Western sky.

May 22. – Sun. – We went to S.S. this p.m. It is nice & warm. We went to church this Eve.

May 23. – Mon. – I cut the grass in the front-yard, also raked it. Mr. & Mrs. Dalton, Laura, Mrs. Beattie {uncertain}, Jimmie Singleton, Mama & I went down to Confirmation at St. George’s this Eve. Helen Murray, Edna Joudry, Lena & Florence Kyle, Herbert Barton & Charlie Stone were confirmed. this is Mason’s night.

May 24. – Tues. – The young people from Algonquin had a picnic at the river to-day. There was shooting match at the Range to-day. We washed.

May 25. – Wed. – The boys went fishing to-day. It has been rainy & cloudy.

Our bees swarmed to-day.

May 26. – Thur. – I ironed. Choir practice to-night at the Church. Saw the comet to-night at 10 p.m. It was very bright.

May 27. – Fri. – We cleaned the hall downstairs to-day.

May 28. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. I went down to Warner’s 6.30 p.m. with Mr & Mrs Warner, & stayed all night. We played croquet this Eve. Saw the comet to-night.

May 29. – Sun. – Annie, Willard & I went to Presbyterian Church this a.m. Mrs. Beattie was there also & spoke on the West. Mrs. W. went to S.S. at St. George’s.

Mary & I walked up to S.S. & church at Bethel 1.30 p.m. It is a lovely day but is cloudy to-night.

May 30. – Mon. – It is cloudy & rainy.

May 31. – Tues. – We washed & cleaned the wood-shed. We made flower-beds this Eve.

June. 1910.

June 1. – Wed. – We took the carpet up in the dining-room this p.m. I planted sweet-peas this p.m & set out asters. Mrs. Jno. Dalton was up this Eve. for her plants.

June 2. – Thurs. – We cleaned the dining-room & put the carpet down. Florence Manhard came up to go over to Wesley Wood’s to choir-practice to-night. It is quite cold & rainy.

June 3. – Fri. – King George V’s birth-day. It has cleared off fine, but is cold to-night. We finished the dining-room to-day. I set out my celery plants this a.m.

received a postal to-night from Luella D. & Mama got a letter from Bert Slackwood.

June 4. – Sat. – Papa & I went to town this a.m. I got a new pair of shoes. Mr. Ed. Stone died yesterday p.m. Mowed the lawn to-night. May & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this Eve.

June 5. – Sun. – Conference. The young ministers are ordained this a.m. Jayla, H. & I went to Presbyterian Church this a.m. Willard & Arnie & Howard were here for dinner. Henry & W. went to Mr. Ed. Stone’s funeral this p.m. I went to S.S. Willard came for Arnie to-night.

June 6. – Mon. – It is rainy.

June 7. – Tues. – We washed.

June 8. – Wed. – I went back to Stewart’s woods & got a few ferns this a.m. Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Jno. Corbett’s this p.m. Mrs. Andrew McNish Brockville died Mon. & was buried this p.m. at Read’s.

June 9. – Thur. – Mama & papa went to town this a.m. & I went down to Annie’s this p.m. then up to Mrs. A. Manhard’s for choir practise to-night.

June 10. – Fri. – I ironed. Cut the lawn to-night.

June 11. – Sat. – The men finished planting corn this a.m.

Elsie, Hyne & children went to town this p.m. It has been rainy & cloudy to-day.

June 12. – Sun. – Went to church & S.S. this p.m. We went down to St. George’s this Eve.

June 13. – Mon. – Churned.

June 14. – Tues. – Mama, Mrs. R. Bishop, & Mrs. A. P. Bosell went out to Mrs. U. Bishop’s this a.m. & stayed till Eve. Mrs. J. Dalton & I went to the grave-yard to-night for roses. Fred Cook’s wedding-day. {under the June 14 heading, left side margin note: Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Johnston & Eddie Westport} June 15. – Wed. – We washed & scrubbed.

June 16. – Thurs. – Papa went to town this a.m. & Mama went up to Grandma’s. They both got back at noon. We moved the stove out this p.m. It is very warm. Henry went to Ogdensburg to-night 6 p.m. with Brockville

& St. James Lodge to attend lodge there. I went down to Warners to choir-practice.

June 17. – Fri. – Mama went down to Mrs. J. Dalton’s this a.m. to visit. I mowed the lawn this Eve.

June 18. – Sat. – Papa & I went to town this a.m. Daltons & Beatties & myself went to Read’s cemitery to trim up some of the plots this Eve. Papa went up to Mr. S. Lockwood’s & Henry went to town.

June 19. – Sun. – Annie, Willard & Howard went to Prescott to-day to celebrate their wedding-day. We went to S.S. this p.m. & church this Eve.

June 20. – Mon. – Henry went up to Grandma’s this a.m. to cultivate & I went too. this is Lodge night.

June 21. – Tues. – We washed & churned.

June 22. – Wed. – Cleaned the cellar. I took my skirt up to Mrs. J. Wright’s & she cut it for me.

June 23. – Thurs. – It has been very warm. We cleaned the pantry. Mama & I went hunting strawberries this p.m. & got quite a few. There is a concert at the Baptist Church, Algonquin, to-night, given by Rev. Mr. Williamson.

June 24. – Fri. – Eight years to-night Elsie was married. Choir practice to-night over to Mabel Shaw’s but I could not go.

June 25. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Went down to Annie’s on the milk-rig then up to Lucy Shepherd’s lawn for a meeting about a “Basket Ball Team.” Came home with Jessie & Electa.

June 26. – Sun. – S.S. this a.m. but I could not go as I was not well. Papa went down to Annie’s for dinner. Mr. R. Stafford preached this p.m. (as Mr. Johnston is away out West) but I did not go. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s this Eve.

June 27. – Mon. – We washed.

June 28. – Tues. – Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright’s to-day. {page directly under; continuation, says: I cleaned the cup-board. Florence Manhard, brought up the tickets to-night.}

I cleaned the cup-board. Florence Manhard, brought up the tickets to-night for the Strawberry festival.

June 29. – Wed. – I ironed all day. Jennie, Mrs. Jno. Dalton & I went to the festival on Mr. Geo. Ross’s lawn, Fairfield East. Citizen Band was out.

June 30. – Thurs. – Papa brought Howard up on the milk-rig & Annie walked up about 11. Choir practise was here to-night. We had lemonade, cakes, & tarts for them.

July. 1910.

July 1. – Fri. – I went down to Warners on the milk-rig. We picked the straw-berries this a.m. & peas this p.m. May went to Ogdensburg this p.m. Willard went to Brockville to play in the band. I also helped shell peas, so I stayed all night.

July 2. – Sat. – Came home this morn. with them as they went to market. Cooked this a.m. & did the work. A Shooting Contest this p.m. between Brockville & S. Augusta. Arnie & Howard came up after dinner. I took a bath this p.m. We went to the hall this p.m. to set the tables, etc. Etta Dalton came here 6 p.m. & went over

to the hall with us. We went back to the Range. Our boys won by 102 points. Etta went down to Johns to-night to stay.

July 3. – Sun. – Went to S.S. this a.m. Etta came up this p.m. Elsie, Hyne, & children came out also. Etta, Mama, Elsie, & children, & myself went to Mr. Walkers’ woods this p.m. Etta & I went to church this Eve. Mr. Stafford preached.

July 4. – Mon. – We washed. Etta went up to Dudleys on Mr. Caldwell’s milk-rig this a.m. Mama went down to Mrs. Dalton’s 10 a.m. & helped make the ice-cream. They washed the dishes at the hall to-night, then had ice cream at Mrs. Daltons

July 5. – Tues. – Arnie, Mrs Dalton, Mary, Allen & I went to the neighborhood picnic at the river 1 p.m. on our ~~own~~ milk-buggy & with Dalton’s horse. Mama kept Howard. Elsie, & children & Edith Walter came out also. We had a fine time.

July 6. – Wed. – It is a nice day, but very dry & warm weather.

July 7. – Thur. – It has been rainy all day. Luella Daniels & Bessie Carson drove up to Warners this a.m. They came up here just before starting home. Choir practice to-night at Mrs. V. Wells’, but I could not go on account of my cold.

July 8. – Fri. – Papa went to town this a.m. Myrtle Myles, Mrs. S. Cole & Stewart started West 11.30 a.m. via G.T.R. It is very warm. Mama made lemon biscuits this p.m. & I scrubbed the shed.

July 9. – Sat. – Viola Walker came down this p.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Cut the first piece of hay to-day.

July 10. – Sun. – Went to S.S. & Church this p.m. Mr. Stafford sang a solo. Elsie, Hyne & children, Annie, Willard & Howard, also Thos. Johnston were here for tea. There was quite a thunder storm this a.m. but it is a dandy night.

July 11. – Mon. – We washed. Took off some honey at noon. Fred S. was over this Eve. I raked some this p.m.

July 12. – Tues. – “Orange Walk,” at Brockville, but we did not go. Laura Shipman & I went berrying.

July 13. – Wed. – Mrs. J. Dalton & I went berrying. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s to practice for the Presbyterian social.

July 14. – Thur. – Swept upstairs. Preserved raspberries & cherries. Went up to Bessie Lombardo’s for choir-practice this Eve.

July 15. – Fri. – Mrs. J. Beattie, Mrs. J. Dalton, & myself went berrying early this morn. It rained some to-night. Took a bath this Eve.

July 16. – Sat. – I raked this p.m. Went to practice at Mrs. J. Beattie’s to-night.

July 17. - Sun. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + we all went to church this Eve. I was up to Electa's for tea. Mary W. went away to.day so I played for church. This is Mr. Stafford's last Sunday, as Mr. Johnston is expected home this week.

July 18. - Mon. - Mrs. J. Dalton + I went berrying this a.m. It is much cooler to-day.

July 19 - Tues. - We washed. Eva Fields, Mrs. J. Kelley + Effie were here this Eve. Henry mowed the lawn to-night. Pearl Dales came out to Mrs. Beattie's to-night.

July 20. - Wed. - I raked this Theo. Shipman took Mrs. Beattie Jr. Pearl, + myself down to the Presbyterian church to practise this p.m. Took a bath this Eve.

July 21. - Thur. - Raked this a.m. Mama, Henry + I went to the "Presbyterian social" this Eve. Rev. N. McLeod + Rev. Mr. Cameron were out. Mr. Stafford + Mr. Cameron sand, "Lead Kindly Light" + six of the girls (counting me) acted it out. Arrived home 1250.

July 22. - Fri. - Raked this p.m. did the upstairs work. Elsie drove out this Eve, for Annie + Howard, they intend to stay out till Sun.

July 23. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Took a bath this p.m. Went down on the milk-rig to play "basket-ball" Eva Cole's side won by 1 point (my side) Henry went to town this Eve.

July 24 - Sun. - Went to S.S. + church this p.m. It is very warm to-day + very close to-night. Mr. Stafford preached this p.m. as Mr. Johnston won't be home till Tues. Wrote a letter to Miss Daniels this Eve.

July 25. - Mon. - Washed, + mama painted the floor. Went to a meeting in the church to arrange for a social, this Eve. This is Mason's night.

July 26. - Tues. - Mama went up to Mrs. D. Wright's to get a waist made. Mrs. D. Landon was here a while this p.m.

July 27. - Wed. - I ironed. There was a heavy electric storm this Eve.

July 28. - Thur. - I went down to Mrs. J Landon's this p.m. Went to choir practise with the crowd, on the old milk rig up to Mr. Wm. Easton's.

July 29. - Fri. - Mama + I went out to ""Perry's Point" to the union picnic of Algonquin + Bethel S.S.'s with Mr. R. Bishop's Had a fine time. Was down to Mrs. Beatties to-night. Sold 3 tickets this Eve, for our social.

July 30. - Sat, - Swept upstairs + down-stairs. We moved the table into the kitchen this a.m. We had a heavy shower, 2.30 p.m. It is quite cool to-night. I took a bath this Eve.

July 31. - Sun. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + to church this Eve. Rev A. B. Johnston preached. Annie, Willard, Howard + Mary were in after church. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m.

August

Aug. 1 - Mon. - We washed. Papa + mama went to town this p.m. Elsie, Hyne, + children came out this Eve. also 12 young people were here ^ this Eve to practise a dialogue for our social.

Aug. 2. - Tues. - I ironed some. Jssie B. + I collected eggs to make ice cream for the social I stayed up to Grandma's + went over to Mrs. P. Word's to choir practise this Eve. I came home with Warner's We were treated to ice cream + cake.

Aug. 3. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. on an errand + I ironed. We made our fruit cake this p.m. Had my head washed. It is very warm.

Algonquin M. Social is held to-night. There was a heavy Thunder storm 11.30 p.m.

Aug. 4. - Thur. - Were cooking for our social

Aug. 5. - Fri. - Mama made 2 gallons of ice cream for our social, which was to be to-night, but it is a rainy night so is post-poned. Just a few neighbors were there.

Aug. 6. - Sat.- Mrs. R. Bishop + I were up to the hall 4 p.m. Our social, was held to-night, + there was a large crowd, $40.00 at the table. . Elsie, Hyne + children were out to it + stayed here all night.

Aug. 7. - Sun. - Annie, Willard + Howard came up this

a.m. We had ice-cream Annie, Howard, Elsie, Ethel + I went to church this p.m.

Aug. 8. - Mon. - We washed. I went up to the hall to help clean up this p.m. Henry lombard was here for tea as he is binding grain for us.

Aug. 9. - Tues. - Scrubbed the wood-shed, mama painted the kitchen floor another coat. finished mowing the lawn to-night.

Aug 10. - Wed. - It is a rainy a.m. I ironed this p.m. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this p.m. Pa finished wheeling in wood this p.m. Received a postal from Mabel T. Set our croquet set out this Eve.

Aug 11 Thurs. - Mama went by. Mr.R Bishops this a.m. Mrs. L.Walton & I went back to Corbett's woods this p.m. The St. Lawrence Rifle Ass. boys shot against the Brockville Boys on the B. Range this p.m. + were beaten by 31 points. Mrs. R. Bishop + Ruby came down this Eve.

Aug. 12. - Fri. - Papa + Hrnty were up to Grandma's this p.m. + swept upstairs. Mrs. + Mr. R. Bishop, Ruby, + Miss. S. Fairburn were here this Eve. Mr. Gordon stayed here to-night.

Aug 13. - Sat. - Mama went to town this a.m. with Harry Cowan. + got back 5 p.m.

with Mrs. Jno. Tousley She had the impression taken for her upper set of teeth. Annie + Howard were up this p.m. Herbie Barton helped draw in grain to-day. We have 3 more loads out.

Aug. 14. - Sun. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + we all went to church this Eve.

Aug. 15. - Mon. - Washed. Mr. T. Said-low was here for tea as he was helping draw in grain.

Aug 16. - Tues. - Mama went to town this a.m. Annie + Eva went up to Luella Kirkely's on an island 1 mile from the Bay, + left Howard here. I raked some this p.m. + the men drew in the last of the grain. Went back to pick peas to-night.

Aug 17. - Wed. - I ironed. Viola Walker was here this p.m.

Aug. 18. - Thur. - Annie came home to-night. it has been a rainy day.

Aug. 19. - Fri. - Mama + papa went to town this a.m. + brought Luella Daniels out. Mama got her upper plate of teeth. There is a chicken-pie social at Fairfield to-night. Mriss Daniels + I picked peas to-night. Papa went to Brockville as he was invited to a dinner (8 o'clock) at the Strathcona Hotel, by two cattle-buyers, for whom he expects to go to Iowa with a car-load of cattle. 18 were present.

Aug. 20. - Sat. - Willard, Jno. Tousley, R. Bishop, A.P. Bissell went to Ottawa 2. p.m. to attend the rifle matches. Annie + Howard came up to stay till to-morrow Eve. Mr. Jno. Beattie Jr. + Mrs. Basil Beattie came up this Eve. to play croquet.

Aug. 21. - Sun. - Rev. N. Mc.Leod peached at Stone's Church this a.m. We went to church this p.m. Rev. A.B. Johnston came here for tea. Laura, Luella + I walked down to St. George's this Eve + service. Wilhelmune took very sick to-night.

Aug. 22. - Mon - We washed. Luella + I went over to see Wilhelmine to-night + took her flowers- + also down to Mrs. Jno. Walton's. This is Mason's night.

Aug. 23. - Tues. - Ironed. Miss M. Moore came down this p.m. Luella went down to Mrs. Beattie's for tea also to spend the night. Laura was over this Eve

Aug 24. - Wed. - "St. George's Picnic." It has been very sulture for the past 3 days. Went to St. George's Picnic 1.30 p.m. Papa did the chores. The picnic was a great success. They made $261.00.

Aug. 26. - [] Henry took papa to town 10.30 a,m, + the cattle were taken across the river 1.30 p.m. They left Morristown 10 p.m. Elsie, Hyne, + children brought Miss Daniel's home this p.m. They were all here for tea.

Aug. 26. - Fri. - Miss Daniels, Henry + I went back for a load of corn for the cows. I pressed my skirt. Mama, Luella + I went up to Bishop's this Eve. I Henry went up to Grandma's to hunt coons. but did not get any.

Aug. 27. - Sat. - Luella went down to Warner's on the milk-rig, also stopped at Beattie's Dalton's corning up. Henry + I took her in 1.30 p.m. + got home 4.40 p.m. Henry went up for coons again to-night but failed to see any

Aug. 28. - Sun. - It is a nice day. Annie, Willard + Howard came up this a.m. + Elsie, Hyne, + children came out this p.m. We all went to church this Eve.

Aug. 29. - Mon. Washed. Mama went up to Mrs. J. Walker's this Eve. The nights are quite cool.

Aug. 30. - Tues. - "Brockville Fair" I ironed all day. Went back for a load of corn this 4 p.m.

Aug. 31. - Wed. - It rained all this forenoon. Elsie, + Hyne went to Brockville this p.m. + left the children here. Made Corn Salad this p.m. Worked some on my block to-night.

to-night & moved the machine down here. It is dark & cloudy to-night.

Sept.25.- Sun -

It is very cold.

Dec. 12. - Mon. - Washed. Ms. Jockwoods & Theo. were here a while this p.m. This is my birth-day. Received 3 Joostals, also a Christmas booklet. from Calgary. Dec. 13. - Tues. - Papa, Henry, & Jevent to a temp exam a lecture in Bettel Church. given by RW. Ms. Me. {Illegible} of {illegible} Ms. C. Cole was Chairman. Dec. 14. - Wed. - It stormed ts day. I ironed. Dec. 15. - Thur. - Snowed to -day {illegible} I finished ironing. Dec. 16. - Fri. - Swept upstairs. Papa work me down to {illegible} 3.p.m. & remained all night as the orchestra went to {illegible} to play for a dance. Dec. 17. - Sat. - Papa came for me

remained all night as the orchestra went to Dublem to play for a dance.

Dec. 17. - Sat. - Papa came for me 9.30. a.m. & then went to Brockville. Henry went to town also for a load of manure. Shoveled some this p.m. Henry was over to Theo is tonight.

Dec. 18. - Sun. - Annniversary Services. Rev. N. Mc. Lead preached this p.m. Ms. Johnston was here also. {illegible} Edith Manhard were here for tea, also. Annie Willard & Howard. Mrs. Me. Dougall & Irene came here 6.30 & went to church with us. Evening Service - {illegible} A. B. Johnston. foreached. Manhards choi Rang. Large crowd this afternoon & eve. Collections $8.75. Has been quite a nice day.

Dec. 19. Mon. - Mama & Papa went to town this p.m. Laura was over this Eve. This is Mason's night.

Dec. 20. - Tues. - It is storming some to-day. Social & Lecture tonight at Bethel Church. Rev. F. A. Read gave a Lecture on "Ireland & the Irish." Had a good time. Sidney Easton arrived home to-day.

Dec. 21. - Wed. - Rev. A. B. Johnston stayed here last night & went to Brockville this a.m. They gathered & cleaned up the hall This p.m. Henry & I went to town this p.m.

Dec. 22. - Thur. - I went down to Stone's Corner School with Jessie & Electa & helped them trim the tree. Was at Annie's for dinner. Annie & Howard, Mary, Peggie, Florence Manhard, ,Edina & Gladyn Landon, Florence & Leora {illegible} Rulry Dawson. Jessie & I {illgible} went down to Elector Christmas tree 2. p.m. on a sleigh. Had a good time.

Dec. 23. - Fri. - Have been busy allday 3 years ago to-night (Mon.Eve) a few of the congregation of Bathel Church gathered here to give Mary Warner a foreoent of $10.00.

Dec. 24. - Sat. - I finished the prepar-ations for Christmas & decorated the tree to-night. Papa went to town this a.m. - Henry went 3.30.p.m.

Dec. 25. Sun. - "Christmas Day" we went to church this p.m. Ms. Wm. Esaton came here after church & stayed for tea. Laura & I went to St. George's to church this Eve. They presented Miss. S. Stone, against with a handsome $10.00 Cross & chain, also a hand-bag. It's a cold night.

Dec. 26. - Mon - We celebrated Christmas to-day. Eloie, Hyne, Charlie & Ethel & Annie. Willard & Howard were all here. We all received a good many foresento. Went home with Annie. 5.p.m. as Willard went to N. Augusta to play, & I stayed all night.

Dec. 27. Tues. - Papa came for me 10. a.m. I was over to Warmeso this morn & saw their tree. Straightemeds of the house. This is Mason's night. St. John's Night, they are having an after supper.

Dec. 28. - Wed. - We straightened up the hall. It is a stormy night.

Dec. 29. - Thur. - Washed & churned. Rille aso meeting to-night & Mrs. R. Bishops & Riley came here.

Dec. 30. - Fri. - Has been a blurotry day.

Dec. 31. - Sat. - Has been a bright cold, day. Mama "Sugared off," this p.m.

January 1911

Jan. 1. - Sun. - Papa & Henry & I went to church. 10.30.a.m. Wrote to Elva & Juella this p.m. Read this Eve.

Jan. 2. - Mon. - Henry & I took Annie out to Elsie's for New Year's dinner, as Willard has an officec at the poll. Mr. & Mrs. Art. Manhard & Florence were out also. We stayed & went to the New Years S.S. Entertainment in the M. Church. {vertically beside, "The M. Church sheds all this morning.}

Jan. 3. - Tues. - Went to oyster puppen in the Hall. The Rifle Matcho was this p.m. R. Bishop. & A.R. Bisselli captain. Mrs. Bishop's side won by 17 points.

Jan. 4. - Wed. - I took my dress up to Mrs. S. Wright this p.m.

Jan 5. - Thur. - Has been a blustry day. Very cold. Mama finished my new waist this p.m.

Jan. 6. - Fri. - Swept & dusted upstairs. Papa went to the store this p.m.

Jan. 7 - Sat. - Papa went to town 11.a.m. & Henry went for a load this p.m. Has been a nice day.

Jan. 8. - Sun. - Annie, Willard & HOward were here all day. It rained & was awfully windy to-night.

Jan. 9. - Mon. - Washed. Grandma Manhard was worse to-night. Papa & Mama went up Mama stayed.

Jan. 10. - Tues. - Henry went for a load of coal for Hyne. I took it out this p.m. Papa went up for Mama this a.m. Churned this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Dalton's 3.30. p.m. & remained till Eve. Mr. Domesvile's were putting up a Link-blade Sepparator. Henry came down after tea.

Jan. 11. - Wed. - It is a dark day. We are busy cooking. Henry & Papa went to town this p.m. {Sideways in the margins "Received a card from Etta. I also -illegible- daily paper on the first}

Jan. 12. - Thur. - Ladies Aid met here this p.m. Mrs. J. Warner, Mrs. mo. Corbett, Mrs. A.R. Bisell, Lanche Shewell, Mrs. R. Bishop, & Ruley & Mrs. U. Bishop , My. Jno. Walton, Mrs. (Rw.) Johnston & Winston, also. Howard BIssell, Mrs. R. Bishop, Mr. Jno Corbett, were here. went to choir practice at Warper to-night.

Jan. 13. - Fri. - Went up to have my dress fitted this a.m. Papa & Mr. Art Manhard went to the funeral of Mr. James Dawson, Jordi Millo. 1.p.m. Henry & I went up to Grandma's this eve.

Jan. 14. - Sat. - Willard & Annie went to town this p.m. & howard remained here. They were here for tea.

Jan. 15. - Sun. - Will & Minnie came out 3.30.p.m. & stayed all the Evening. I went to church this Eve. I played the organ as Mary W. is in town. The Bishops family came down after church.

Jan. 16. - Mon. - Took a lesson. Papa & Henry washed the names. It is very cold. Mason's night.

Jan. 17. - Tues. - Mama went to Mrs. D. Bishops Wright's this a.m.

Jan. 18. - Wed. - So very cold. Henry & I went down to Annie this Eve.

Jan. 19. - Thur. - I went up & had my dress fitted. Started to storm 11.30.a.m. but cleared up 2.30.

Jan. 20. - Fri. - Laura & Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m.

Jan. 21. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. took a lesson 5.30.p.m.& Jean stayed & whe & I had our tea 6.30. Has been warm to-day. Thawing, but is a little colder to-night. Henry went down to Annie's this Eve.

Jan. 22. - Sun. - Mama, Henry & I went to church this p.m. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve. Mr. & Mrs. A.P. Bissell & Howard went to Annie's after Bethel 4 p.m.

Jan. 23. - Mon. - It is a nice day. Washed. Henry & I were at Mrs. Jn. Beattie's this Eve. I helped her do some stenaling.

Jan. 24. - Tues. - Florence Manhard & Ethel Landon were here {illgible}. I was up to Mrs. Wrights' 1.p.m. I have also another bee working on the sheds this p.m.

Jan. 25. - Wed. - Mama went to Annie's this a.m. I ironed. It is a nice warm day. Henry helped Mr. Bissel in the woods to-day. Another bee at the sheds this p.m.

Jan. 26. - Thur. - Mama & Papa went to algonquin this p.m. to get the team sharpened. I went to Mrs. Wrights to have my dress fitted. Choir practice at Warner's this Eve.

Jan. 27. - Fri. - Rained & froze to-day. There is a telephone meeting (the share-holders) this p.m. at N. Augusta, but Papa did not go. Laura was over this p.m. I finished ironing. Dance at the Hall Maitland to-night.

Jan. 28. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. It is a blustry day. I went up to Mrs. Wrights 2.30.p.m. & got my new dress.

Jan. 29. - Sun. - Has been a stormy afternoon. Papa, Henry & I went to church this Eve. Not many out.

Jan. 30. - Mon. - Mama washed some.

Jan. 31. - Tues. - I ironed.

February /11

Feb. 1. - Wed. - Mr. warner work a load of 14 to the Aslyumm to-nnight. - Mr. & Mrs. Jno Corbett, Mr. & Mrs. Jno. Dalton, Miss G. Rogers, Jno. Beattie, Mrs. Warner, Mary, Willard & Annie. Henry & I & Charlie Simpson. We hada nice time. It stormed after (11.) we arrived home. Howard stayed here all night.

Feb. 2. - Thur. - It is storming & the mail did not drifting. Howard is here yet.

Feb. 3. - Fri. - Papa & I took Howard home 9.30.a.m. Has cleared off.

Feb. 4. - Sat. - Storming, but not very hard. Took a lesson this p.m.

Feb. 5. - Sun. - It is a nice day but the roads are quite bad. No church this p.m. Henry & I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's for tea & spent the Evening.

Feb. 6. - Washed. It stormed to-night.

Feb. 7. - Stormed.

Feb. 8. - Wed. - Annie, Willard, & Howard were up to-day.

Feb. 9. - Thur. - Ironed. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this a.m. Papa & Henry are drawing out manure. Laura went to town. Henry & I went to choir practice at Warners.

Feb. 10. - Fri. - Did the upstairs work. I went to Annie's 2.30.p.m. & stayed all night as the orchestra went to Mallory town.

Feb. 11. - Sat. - Got a ride home 9.a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Henry & I went to town this Eve. Was at McNish's & Aunt Jane's Uncle Aughs.

Feb. 12. - Sun. - Stormed a little this a.m. Elsie Hyne & children were here this p.m. RW. A. B. Johnston here for tea. Recewed new set of questions to-night.

Feb. 13. - Mon. - Stormed a little. Laura was over this p.m. We received a Brandon paper to-night. Jud's wife died Feb. 3/11. This Mason's night.

Feb. 14. - Tues. - Will Read's sale this p.m. It's blowing & drifting. Received 2 Valentine cards.

Feb. 15. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. & I went up this Eve. Mr. & Mrs. A.P.Bissell. Etta & Howard were there this Eve also. We played games arrived home 11.p.m.

Feb. 16. - Thur. - It is a lovely day. Wrote to. Laura was over 4.p.m.

Feb. 17. - Fri. - Rained. Henry was down to Annie's to-night.

Feb. 18. - Sat. - Henry was helping Will Read saw to-day. Papa went to town. Took a lesson this p.m. Has been a lovely day.

Feb. 19. - Sun. - This is a nice sunny day, but cold. Annie, Willard & Howard were here for dinner. Henry went up to Grand-ma's. Annie, Willard & I went to church this p.m. I played as Mary Wi has la grippe. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve.

Feb. 20. - Mon. - Washed. Laura was over 4p.m.

Feb. 21. - Tues. - It is a lovely day. Pressed Mama's skirt. A few were invited down to Jno. Dalton's to-night. Papa & Mama went Assessors were heythis p.m.

Feb. 22. - Wed. - Mr. R. BIshop helped Papa & Henry kill pigs to-day.

Feb. 23. - Thur. - The men took the pigs to town this a.m. Laura & I went to Annie's for dinner. Went to Warner's for practice but just Leonard, Willard, & I were there.

Feb. 24. - Fri. - Mama & Henry have bad colds the gup & I have a heavy cold.

Feb. 25. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. We are not much better. Rec. a calendar Eatory Catal.

Feb. 26. - Sun. - Church this Eve. but none went from Throop's.

Feb. 27. - Mon. - Mama & I are much better, but Henry is quite bad yet.

Feb. 28. - Tues. - We are having lovely weather. a little colder to-day.

March

March 1. - Wed. - Washed this p.m.

March 2. - Thur. - Ironed

March 3. - Fri. - Mama went up to Mrs. Jockwoods to-day. I did the work upstairs. I did the work upstairs. Papa went to town this p.m. & to the {illegible} to-night for medicine for Henry.

March 4. - Sat. - This has been a lovely day. Annie & Willard went to B & left Howard here. Helped Laura do a few chores as she has la grippe. Henry is a little better. Gw. Ead was here to-night to bring down a gun. Wrote to Myrtyle M. this Eve.

March 5. - Sun. - I went to church this p.m. Mr. Dinglton preach. Mabel, Edna, & Gladyn Landon. Florence M. & I were invited to Mr. Wm. Kyle's for tea. We had a a nice time & went to St. George's to church at 7. Papa went to Al's got medicine for Henry.

March 6 - Mon. - Washed. Bright & cold.

March 7. - Tues. - Baked & churned Papa drew the wood to the Hall this p.m. Mr. K. McDougall phoned & said they could not come out till this p.m.

March 8. - Wed. - Ironed. Went down to Mrs. Beattie she has the gup & is quite bad. Hillyard & Gordon were here this Eve.

March 9. - Thur. - Howard is 3 yrs old to-day. Annie & Howard. Mr. & Mrs. Kyle & Wilhelmine. Mr. & Mrs. H. McDougall were here for tea & this Eve.

March 10 - Fri. - Snowed last night. Cleared off pine to-night.

March 11. - Sat. - Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. when Papa went to town. Elsie & Hyne went to town this p.m. & left the children here.

March 12. - Sun. - Rained, but cleared up about 4.30.p.m. Henry went for Mama, Papa. Mama & I went to church this Eve. Mr. Johnston stayed here all night.

March 13. - Mon. - Papa went out to Mr. Harris McDougall & Gordon Manhards to-day. Mr. Johnston went away this a.m. but came back for dinner. He took me to the funeral of Walter Vand-wen just across from Gev. Dudley's (Jr) Bethel choir sang. This is Mason's Night. Wrote to Mabel to-night.

March. 14. - Tues. - Mama finished my new waist. Wrote to Libby & Florena, Ethel L & Ethel R. Has been a lovely day.

March 16. - Thur. - The Masons gave an "at home" for Mr. Art. Manhard & presented him with a handsome movie chair. Just Masons & family were present.

March 17. - Fri. - Has been a nice day. A light fall of snow to-night. Box-social at algonquin to-night. Cheese - meeting in the Hall.

March 18. - Sat. - Took a lesson this a.m. Papa & Henry went to town this a.m. Has been a dandy day.

March 19. - Sun. - Henry & I went to church this p.m. Elsie, Lyne, & children came out this p.m.

March 20. - Mon. - Washed. Uncle was here this p.m. also Jno. Beattie. Henry helped Mr. Fred Warner kill 1 pig this p.m.

March 21. - Tues. - This is a fine day. I went to Elsie's with Mr. Bishop's this a.m., as they went to Mr. James Bishops. Arrived home 7.30 p.m.

March 22. - Wed. - A little stormy. Henry took Mama to Mr. Art. Manhards this a.m. to visit. He went for her this p.m. also Annie & Howard came up with them.

March. 23. - Thur. - Henry, Annie, & I went to the farewell party at Mr. Art. Manhards to-night. The neighborhood presented Mrs. Manhard with a China cabinet & the choir gave Florence a Bible.

March 24. - Fri. - Papa went to algonquin this p.m. also Henry went with Mr. R. Bishops to get a hose. THey got a fine 3ym. colt. Theo Shipman came home to-day.

March 25. - Sat. - Has been a lovely day. Papa went to town this a.m. Theo was here this Eve.

March 26. - Sun. - Willard came up this a.m. also Elsie Hyne & children this p.m. Henry, Mama & I went to the service at Stone's Corner's church with Mr. Jesse Easton's load. Rev. Mr. Lousie, a worker for the Canadian temperance alliance spoke.

March 27. - Mon. - Has been a rainy day, but stopped to-night. Henry & I went to the farewell party at Mr. David Stewarts to-night. (37) I ute a number were there.

March 28. - Tues. - Washed some. Henry went up to help Uncle this a.m. Mr. Wm. Wilson died last night 4a.m. Annie & Willard John & Mrs. Dalton, Johnie, Mrs. Beattie are invited to Wesley Woods to-night for tea. Annie & willard went. Howard has the grip, so stayed with Mr. Chan. Johns, put new battering in our phone to-day.

March. 30. - Thur. - Mrs. R. Bishop & I draped the church 10.30 a.m. Mama & I went to the

March 31. - Fri. - Did the upstairs work. Went to Mrs. Bishops on an errand, also went on to see Mr. Jockwood. He is not very well & is in bed. We played games this Eve. Papa went out to see Grandma Throop this p.m. She is poorly.

April

April 1. - Sat. - Willard was here for dinner. Theo knocked at the door early this a.m. but as we saw him the joke was on him. He came over again & fooled us. Papa went to town this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. H. Jockwoods this p.m.

April 2. - Sun. - Willard came up this a.m. He, Annie, Henry & I went to church this p.m. Elsie's were out this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Dalton, Annie, & I walked to St. George's to service to-night.

April 3. - Mon. - Washed. Churned. Annie & I walked down 11.30.a.m. & Mrs. Jno. Warner came up & we cleaned & settled a good deal this p.m. Henry brought Howard down to-night & I came home.

April 4. - Tues. - Went down to Annie's this morn & helped her all day. (Snowed & hailed, also rained to-night).

April 5. - Wed. - Ironed. Mama went down to Mrs. Beattie's this p.m. & Papa went down for tea. Mr. & Mrs. {illegible} Barton were here this Eve.

April 6. - Thur. - Went down to Mrs. Jno. Dalton's this p.m. also to Mr. Warner's this Eve. no choir practice. it rained very hard to-night.

April 7. - Fri. - Went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this a.m. & had some syrup & a "drink of sap."

April 8. - Sat. - Papa & I went to town 11 a.m. Auntie & I were down street this p.m. God a new spring coat. This has been a very nice day but is cold to-night. Mama was over to Laura's to-night. {sideways - "Sent to Eaton this Mom for seeds"}

April 9. - Sun. - Was at Electa's for tea & came to Bethel church to-night. Mr. Johnston told us this Eve of his intended removal in June.

April 10. - Mon. - These are fine days & good "sugar weather." Mr. Gilpin was here for dinner. Laura was over this p.m. This is Mason's night.

April 11. - Tues. - Henry is helping saw at the factory to-day. Laura was over this p.m. also. Mr. Walker was down. Has been a fine day.

April 12. - Wed. - Mama went to aid at Mrs. Bishops this p.m. also I went up this Eve.

April 13. - Thur. - Washed. Papa & I gathered sap this p.m. Henry finished sawing at the factory this p.m. Choir prac-tice to-night at Warners. I went & Henry stopped at Mrs. P. W. Barton's for sugar.

April 14. - Fri. - Has been a rainy day, but is a lovely night. Papa was down to Dalton's this Eve. Rec a postal {illegible}

April 15. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mr. James Read 2nd. Con. died this mroning. Rec. 2. Easter. postals to-night & Mama got 1. Henry went to town this Eve.

April 16. - Sun. Easter Sunday Snowed this morning. Mr. Wm. Easton brought Maud down + Henry. Maud & I drove to algonquin. Bethel choir sang to-night at algonquin Anniversary Services. I remained out all night. Has been a cold day.

April 17. - Mon. - We washed (at Elsie's) A cloudy day & cold.

April 18. - Tues. - Ironed & clenaed the cellar. Louise Nichols was here this p.m. Hyne & I went to the Anniversary tea to-night. Gracie Richardson seated.

April 19. - Wed. - Cleaned some.

April 20. - Thur. - Hyne went out to Mr. D. Ovissy sale & Henry brought him out this Eve.

April 21. - Fri. - Went to Uncle Fayette's this p.m.

April 22. - Sat. - Mrs. RW. Johnston called this p.m. Took a bath this p.m. Rec. the hymm for to-morrow Eve, service, - no. 754.747.927

April 23. - Sun. - Henry came out this a.m. & we came home 4 p.m. Annie & willard & Howard were here. John & Mrs. Dalton called before church. We all went to church this Eve.

April 24. - Mon. - Washed. Has been a (beautiful) day. Went down to Dalton's on an errand.

April 25. - Tues. - Mama was visiting at Mr. Jesse Easton's to-day. I ironed. Henry & I went up to grandma Manhard's this Eve.

April 26. - Wed. - Took down the coal-stove & stored away the paper. Cleaned the big closet. also put away the furs. Was up to Mr. Jno. Walken this p.m.

April 27. - Thur. - Mrs. Jno. Dalton & Mama visited Mrs. Jno. Corbett to-day. I raked this p.m. Mr. & Mrs. R. Bishop were here this Eve.

April 28. - Fri. - I raked this p.m. Elsie, Hyne & children drove out this Eve. Willard got a call to-night. Edgar Bissell came home from the West this p.m.

April 29. - Sat. - Papa went to town. Annie & Howard were here all day. Went to Mrs. Dalton's on an errand 4 p.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this Eve (Mrs. Walter Smith is very low) Papa went to Mr. Wm. Easton's & Henry & I took off storm windows.

April 30. - Sun. - Has been a cloudy & rainy day. Elsie's were here all day. Laura Mrs. Jno. Dalton & I went to St. George's this Eve.

May

May 1. - Mon. - Rained. I cleaned the wood-shed. We bought a new cow from Jno. Dalton to-day. Went to Mrs. Dalton's this Eve on an errand. Theo R. & Gordon W. were here this Eve. Rec. a telegram from Geo. Philips (theo's Uncle Hugh) that Uncle George Cook died Fri. night & was buried 1 p.m. to-day.

May 2. - Tues. - Cloudy & cold. Cleaned all the closets to-day. Theo was here this Eve.

May 3. - Wed. - Washed. Mr. Jno. Walker was here this Eve. Mrs. Walter Smith died 1.30 p.m.

May 4. - Thur. - This is a lovely day. Papa went to market with potatoes. Mrs. Jno. Dalton & Mama went to fairfield to Mr. Walter Smith's this p.m. I went down to Annie's this a.m. & we went down to Warner's 5.p.m. Choir practice there to-night & Henry came down.

May 5. - Fri. - Has been a fine day. Papa & Theo went to Mrs. W. Smith's funeral at Manhard's church & MAma stayed with Mrs. Jno. Walker, as she was not able to go. Henry sowed the first piece of oats to-day.

May 6. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mrs. R. Bronys Electa & I washed the lamps at the church this p.m. Mrs. N Lockwood came down this Eve.

May 7. - Sun. - Mrs. Bishop, Ruby, Mama & I went to the woods this p.m. Has been a lovely day. All went to church this Eve.

May 8. - Mon. - Washed. Sowed sweet peas.

May 9. - Tues. - These are fine days. Cleaned the spare room this p.m. Papa brought out this piano to-night.

May 10. - Wed. - Cleaned my room. this is a fine day.

May 11. - Thur. - Cleaned Mama's & Henry's rooms.

May 12. - Fri. - "Arbor Day" I went over to the woods with the crowd. Had a fine time & several snap-shots taken.

May 13. - Sat. - Annie & Willard went to town & Howard was here. Henry went to town this Eve. Johny B. & Laura were here this Eve.

May 14. - Sun. - Papa & I drove Prescott 9.30 a.m. Were at Luella's for dinner. Elsie's were here this p.m.

May 15. - Mon. - Washed. Mason's night. Had a delightful shower this Eve.

May 18. - Thur. - Cleaned the parlor.

May 21. - Sun. - S.S. this p.m. Annie & Howard were here for tea. Church service this Eve. Quite warm.

May 22. - Mon. - We washed. Warm.

May 23. - Tues. - Annie & Howard were here to-day. Was at Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. Also went to the committee meeting to see about a social. A little cooler to-night.

May 24. - Wed. - Cleaned the dining room & put down the carpet. Jno. Orr. was here for tea & Papa drove him to Algonquin this Eve. Henry & I went to a party at Electa's this Eve. Had a splendid time.

May 25. - Thur. - finished the dining room & ironed. The weather is much cooler.

May 26. - Fri. - Mrs. no. O. Beattie was here this Eve.

May 27. - Sat. - Papa & I went to town this a.m. Took milk to the factory to-night (the first time) I went to Annies. {sideways "was at Electa's this Eve"}

May 28. - Sun. - D.D. & church this p.m. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve.

May 29. - Mon. - Washed. started to take off paper in the pantry.

May 30. - Tues. - Cleaned the pantry.

May 31. - Wed. - papered the pantry. Mr. Gev. Corbett died Mon. 1.30. p.m. funeral 2 p.m. to-day. Papa & Mr. A. P. Bissell went. Rained to-night.

June

June 1. - Thur. - Rainy. Ironed. Choir practise to-night at Warners.

June 2. - Fri. - Papa & mama went to town this a.m. Got new carpet oil-cloth & blinds. Mr. Jno. Easton is taking the census & was here for tea.

June 3. - Sat. - "King George's Birthday" Papa went to town this a.m. It is a dandy day. Henry went to town this Eve & I went over to Read's cemetery.

June 4. - Sun. - This is a beautiful day. Went to D.D. this p.m. Electa was here for tea & we all went to church this Eve.

June 5. - Mon. - Has been a rainy day. Papa put down the oil-cloth in the hall & we took off paper on the kitchen. {sideways "Annie has the G. Measles"}

June 6. - Tues. - Cloudy. Papa put up the new window shades also put the new carpet. Wilhelmine & George Kyle were here this Eve.

June 7. - Wed. - Washed. Canned pineapples + rhubarb cleaned part of the kitchen. Rec. a letter from Luella D. to-night.

June 8. - Thur. - Finished cleaningi the kitchen this a.m. & papered this p.m. Choir practice over to Wesley's to-night.

June 9. - Fri. finished papering this noon. Ironed this p.m. Went over to the cemetery this Eve & got a lovely bouquet of white roses. This is a grand night.

June 10. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for dinner farewell party at the M. Parsonage Algonquin, all the circuit but no one went from Bethel. it is a nasty rainy p.m. & damp night. Laura & Theo are here to-night. {sideways "On years to-night Hyne was taken to the hospital with appendicitis}

"June 11." - Sun. - SS & church this p.m. Rev (Mr). Johnston's farewell sernona. he leaves for Dark. Annie & Willard & Howard were here for tea. Elsie's baby girl was born this morn.

June 12. - Mon. - Mama went to Elsie's this morning. Annie & Howard came up & we washed. This is Mason's Night. Rec. Music from Eatons. Heavy storm this p.m.

June 13. - Tues. - Annie & Howard went home this morning. Have been busy. Was over to Laura's this Eve.

June 14. - Wed. - Picked nearly a pint of strawberries this p.m. Mama came home this Eve. Chester Hudson was found dead at his place (the Dunham Farm) front. Road, 7.30 this a.m.

June 15. - Thur. - Mrs. D. Wells & I went berrying to-day. Choir practice at Warner's this Eve. {sideways "Rec. a letter from Aunt Sarah"}

June 16. - Fri. - Finished planting our late potatoes this noon. Henry, Papa & I went to Chester Hudson's funeral 2.p.m. Henry was one of the pall bearers. Rev. Mr. Campbell Presbyterian student preached it (at the house) It was a long procession. Mr. Jno. Walker is here this Eve.

June 17. - Sat. - This is a fine day. Papa went to town this a.m. We stretched our parlor curtains to-day. I put them up.

June 18. - Sun. - D.D. this p.m. church this Eve.

June 19. - Mon. - Ethel Orr is 6 yrs old to-day. Annie is married 4 yrs to-day. Mrs. J. Dalton & I went strawberrying. Each get 5 quarts. Heavy Thunder storm to-night. Papa set out the celery plants to-day. Mama cleaned all all day.

June 20. - Tues. - Washed.

June 21. - Wed. - Ironed. Ladies Aid met this p.m. at Mrs. Jno. Corbett's. Went up to Mrs. Lo night's this p.m. Mason's are having a meeting to-night.

June 22. - Thur. - "Colonation Day" 12 noon England. Annie, Howard, & I went up to Grandma Manhard's this morn. Papa came for us this Eve. Choir practise at Warner's this Eve. We had berries & cake.

June 23. - Fri. - I picked 92 boxes of berries at Warner's to-day. They had 12 crates. Stayed at Annie's to-night as Willard had to go to the asylum.

June 24. - Sat. - Nine yrs to-night. Elsie was married. Annie, Howard & I came up on the milk-nig this Morn. I went to town with Papa. Got a new dress & shoes.

June 25. - Sun. - Rev. Mr. Keough our new minister preached this p.m. Annie & Willard went out to Elsie's after church. Howard has the measles.

June 26. - Mon. - Went down to Warner's on the milk rig & picked 87 boxes of berries. The men were looking on the sheds this p.m. & Eve. Mrs. R.. Bishop was here this Eve.

June 27. - Tues. - Washed & cooked for social, also did all the upstairs work.

June 28. - Wed. - This is a fine day. Finished cooking this a.m. I went to the hall this p.m. "Grand Evening." Bethel Social I had a good time & cleared 65 {illegible}

June 29. - Thur. - Cleared up everything this a.m. Went to Electa's School picnic in Mr. Stone's Woods. Basket Ball this Eve.

June 30. - Fri. - picked urrants. Has been a fine day.

July 1911

July 1. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. & came home 3 p.m. He brought Aunt Sarah & Lekoy's wife. Bell Bell & I went to the factory to-night & Annie & Howard came back with us. Did not get to bed till 11 o'clock.

July 2. - Sun. - Papa took Bell & Aunt Sarah out to Sheperd's this a.m. Grandma throop is 89 to-day. S.S. this p.m. Charlie & Ethel came home with Papa this p.m. to stay a while. Papa, Henry & I went to church this Eve. Very warm.

July 3. - Mon. - Washed.

July 4. - Tues. - Minnie brought Bell & Aunt Sarah out this a.m. I took Charlie & Ethel home. Annie & Willard went to Morristown & felt Howard here. Papa took Bell to town this p.m. She took the 2.30 train for Toronto.

July 5. - Wed. - very warm weather Mama & Aunt Sarah were visiting at Bishops to-day. Drew in the first hay to-day.

July 6. - Thur. - Heavy storm 8.30 a.m. Then Aunt Sarah went to Annie's. Ironed. Another heavy storm 5 p.m. cooler. Bishop Mills us to be at St. George's to-night.

July 7. - Fri. - Hattie Walker was here this p.m. Papa took Aunt Sarah to Shepherd's this Eve. We played basket-ball & I also went to choir practice.

July 8. - Sat. - Went up to Mrs. Amos. Sangont's this Eve.

July 9. - Sun. - a lovely morning very warm. D.D. & church this p.m.

July 10. - Mon. - Washed.

July 11. - Tues. - Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. & came home this Eve.

July 12. - Wed. - "Orange Walk" at Prescott. Mrs. Jno. Dalton. Mrs. Jno. Beattie Mrs Kyle & myself went berrying to-day.

July 13. - Thur. - Went up to Mno. Wright's this p.m.

July 14. - Fri. - Picked berries to-day. Played basket-ball this Eve.

July 15. - Sat. - Haying is the chief occupation.

July 16. - Sun. - S.S. this p.m. Annie & Howard were here for tea & Annie Howard & I went to church this Eve. Rained a little.

July 17. - Mon. - Rained.

July 18. - Tues. - Mr. & Mrs. H. wells Mrs. U. Wells, Annie & I went berrying. I got 5 quarts.

July 19. - Wed. - Washed. Mrs. Jno. Walker & Hattie were here this p.m. Mr. Walker was here for tea, as he is helping here.

July 20. - Thur. - Henry & I went in to see the circus procession (young Buffalo Wild West Show) came home at noon. Mr. C. F. Johns was here for dinner, as he is around collecting for the phones.

July 21. - Fri. - Ironed. We goto the market-load ready. Finished haying at noon. Played basket-ball to-night & sprained my ankle.

July 22. - Sat. - My foot is swelled & quite sore. Laura was over this Eve.

July 23. - Sun. - This is a nice day. Henry went up to Grandma Manhard's & Mama went to D.D. & church this p.m. Wrote letters this Eve.

July 24. - Mon. - Rained some. My ankle is a great deal better.

July 25. - Tues. - Annie & Howard came up 11.a.m. Mrs. Thos McGanity called this p.m.

July 26. - Wed. - Washed. Fine weather. started working on my collar this Eve. Mama is up to {illegible}

July 27. - Thur. - Mama was up to Wrights this a.m. Mr. Wrn. Kyle bound first piece of oats this p.m. Choir practise at Warner's this Eve.

July 28. - Fri. - Mama & Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. I went to practise at Mrs. Jno. Beattie's this Eve for the Presbyterian social.

July 29. - Sat. - Papa took a load of cheese to B. I took a lesson this a.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Eva McGanity came out to Bissells this p.m. saw here to-night.

July 30. - Sun. - Lorner Shepherds were here to-day. Went to D.D. this p.m. Annie & Howard stayed for service to-night. Went to service this Eve. Quite warm.

July 31. - Mon. - Washed. This is very warm weather. Henry helped Jno Dalton this p.m.

August

Aug. 1. - Tues. - D.D. picnic this p.m. I went down to the presbyterian church this p.m. to practice & went to the picnic afterward.

Aug. 2. - Wed. - "Presbyterian Social" very stormy looking but did not rain much. Henry & I went. Had a fine time.

Aug. 3. - Thur. - Papa met Aunt Sarah at Brockville 8 p.m.

Aug. 4. - Fri. - Very, very warm. Mr. Kyle bound the last pieces of grain this p.m.

Aug. 5. - Sat. - Willard went to Niagara to-night & Annie & Howard will stay up here till Mon.

Aug. 6. - Sun. - Papa took Aunt Sarah to Shepherd's this a.m. S.D. & church this p.m. Annie, Howard, & I went.

Aug. 7. - Mon. - Washed. Quite warm. Henry helped Jno. Dalton to-day. This is Mason's night.

Aug. 8. - Tues. - Ironed. Henry brought me out to Elsie's to-night. Henry & Ms. I. Perrin threshed their first this p.m.

Aug. 9. - Wed. - Ironed.

Aug. 10. - Thur. - "Algonquin Ice Cream Social" We went. Henry came out & I went home.

Aug. 11. - Fri. - Henry, Annie, & I went to the funeral of Bertha Sargent aged 5 yrs. Mr. Sarn. Sargents little girl at the house.

Aug. 12. - Sat. - Papa went to market. Mrs. Jno. Beattie & her cousin Miss B. Goodison were here this Eve.

Aug. 13. - Sun. - Annie, Willard are here to-day. DD. this p.m. Service 7.30.

Aug. 14. - Mon. - Washed. Quite warm.

Aug. 15. - Tues. - Had quite a heavy shower this noon.

Aug. 16. - Wed. - Ironed. Went down to Mrs. G.Landon's this Eve. Rained in the night.

Aug. 17. - Thur. - Annie & Howard came up this morn. Annie & MAma were quilting. Rec. letters from L.D. & Elsa to-night.

Aug. 18. - Fri. - Rained from 3 p.m. All dark. Thunder showers.

Aug. 19. - Sat. - This is a lovely day. Papa & I were in town this a.m. Flora Shipman was here visiting this p.m. Shooting at the Range this p.m.

Aug. 20. - Sun. - Elsie & family were here to-day. S.S. & church this p.m. Mr. C. McLean spoke.

Aug. 21. - Mon. - Mama was up to Grandma's to-day. Mr. G. Landon threshed to-day.

Aug. 22. - Tues. - Washed.

Aug. 23. - Wed. - Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Gev. Dudley's {illegible} this p.m. Electa B. started west to here school on Wampole Goland on L. St. Clair. 9 p.m. by boat to Hamilton.

Aug. 24. - Thur. - Aunt Sarah came here this morn. Papa & Auntie went to Maitland cemetery this p.m. I ironed.

Aug. 25. - Fri. - Cooking.Threshers came here to-night.

Aug. 26. - Sat. - Had the threshers for dinner & Bishop's had them for supper Auntie & Mama helped Mrs. Bishop. Henry & I took Aunt Sarah to town & brought Luella H. out. This is a dandy night.

Aug. 27. - Sun. - Luella & I went to St. George's 3. p.m. to service. Mrs. Dr. Maya & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this p.m. Rained & a heavy thunder shower 5 p.m.

Aug. 28. - Mon. - Did not go any-where to-day. Rained to-night.

Aug. 29. - Tues. - Washed. Mama helped Mrs. Wm. Knapp get dinner. Luella went to Beattie's for dinner & I went this p.m. We were down to the basket-ball game trimmed our booth etc.

Aug. 30. - Wed. - {on side "St. George's picnic"} "We." went over to Mrs. Kyle's 8.30 a.m. & helped her a little. Went to the picnic at St. Geroge's 1.30 p.m. & Mrs. Jno. Beattie J. Lanny. I took charge of the booth. We took in $41.25

Aug. 31. - Thur. - We went to Annie's this a.m. & had snap shots taken. Arrived home 4.30 p.m. Henry took Luella to town this Eve & brought Auntie out.

September /11

Sept. 1. - Fri. - Ironed.

Sept. 2. - Sat. - Auntie & I went to the Read's Cemetery 10.30.a.m. Papa took Auntie to Shepherd's this Eve.

Sept. 3. - Sun. - S.S. & church this p.m. Rec. Mr. Krough is back again. This is grand night.

Sept. 4. - Mon. - Washed. Hattie Walker. Dorothy Robinson & I went to Mr. Jno. Walker's wood this p.m.

Sept. 5. - Tues. - "Brockville Fair" Eva McGanity came here this a.m. Auntie & Annie & Howard came this p.m. & {illegible} Johnston came to-night to stay all night then go to the fair. Papa took Annie & Howard home & Eva to Mr. Bissells to-night as it is raining. Auntie & I sang songs.

Sept. 6. - Wed. - Dr. Theo. I went to the fair this morn. Papa took Aunt Sarah bag & baggage this p.m. to B.

Sept. 7. - Thur. - Henry & I went to the fair this p.m. Quite cold to-day.

Sept. 8. - Fri. - Last day of the fair. I went again this p.m. with Mr. & Mrs. R. Bishop. Had a good time Dr. Theo came here & stayed all night.

Sept. 9. - Sat. - Very heavy fog this morn. Dr. Theo went home this morn. Papa went to market. Henry was at the Range this p.m. I was at Bishop's to-night & we had melons.

Sept. 10. - Sun. - Henry went to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this a.m. as Mr. Walker is quite ill. S.S. this p.m. & church this Eve. These are grand & glorious moonlight nights.

Sept. 11. - Mon. - Wash-day. Went up to Bishops 5.p.m. for corn. "Mason's Night."

Sept. 12. - Tues. - Prescott Fair. Mama was at Mrs. U. Well's & Annie's to-day. Miss M. Rath called here this a.m. She is on her way to Calgary from the British Isles & leaves to-morrow for Calgary Alta. Rec. a card from Aunt Sarah also one from Nellie C.

Sept. 13. - Wed. - Mama preserved crab-apples to-day. Annie & Howard were in a few minutes this p.m. Ironed. Grand weather. Cold nights.

Sept. 14. - Thur. - Pickling to-day. Henry helped Johnie Beattie cutting corn to-day. Rec. a card from L.D. from Ottawa.

Sept. 15. - Fri. - Rainy. Mr. Victor Well's sale was this p.m. Made Chili Sauce. {sideways "Mr. Char Fox died to-night. Had the aperation for appentecitis Tues. night}

Sept. 16. - Sat. - Papa went to market. Henry & Theo went to town this p.m. Political meeting in the school-house. Row's Carmen to-night. Papa, Henry, & Theodore drove up.

Sept. 17. - Sun. - "Rally Day" Service at Bethel. Rec. Mr. Krough addressed the D.D. Laura. Mrs. Dalton {illegible} walked to St. George's this Eve. This is there Harvest Service. Annie & Howard were here to-day.

Sept. 18. - Mon. - Washed. Mama went up to Walker's this p.m. Mr. Chas. Fox. was buried this p.m.

Sept. 19. - Tues. - Ironed. Howard stayed here to-day as Annie went to the Burg Fair. Has been a lovely day, but cloudy to-night. Great Liberal Rally in B. to-night.

Sept. 20. - Wed. - Rec. Mr. & Mrs. Krough were here for dinner. Papa, Mr. Jesse Easton & Jno. Dalton went for the corn-cutters at Maynard this p.m. This has been a grand day.

Sept. 21. - Thur. - "Election Day" Henry is D.R.O. & Theo is Clerk. Laura was over this Eve. Hon. Ges. P. Graham defeated Webster. won. & Laurier Government put out of power. Henry & Theo went to town to-night.

Sept. 22. - Fri. - Cooked for corn-cutters. Annie & Howard were here to-day. The men are away cutting corn at Jno Dalton's.

Sept. 23. - Sat. - The corn-cutters moved up here 11.30.a.m. & were here for supper. Annie & Howard were here all day. Charlie came out this p.m. Grand day & nice night.

Sept. 24. - Sun. - S.S. this p.m. Hyne & Ethel came for Charlie this p.m. We all went to service at 7.30.

Sept. 25. - Mon. - Rainy. Went up to see Mrs. Bishop this p.m. Colder. Wrote to E.J.F.R.

Sept. 26. - Tues. - Cutting corn here to-day & finished 3.30 p.m. & moved to Mr. Jesse Easton's. Annie & Howard were here & helped get dinner. Beautiful night. Quite cold. Rec.d a letter from J.D. & card from Eva Mc.

Sept. 27. - Wed. - Washed & picked pears. Finished cutting corn at Mr. Jesse Easton's to-night.

Sept. 28. - Thur. - Moved our cook-stove in this noon. Laura & I went to the Woods this p.m. I went to choir practice at Warner's to-night.

Sept. 29. - Fri. - Rainy & very cold. Cut corn this a.m. at Robt. Wood's. We are hugging the stove.

Sept. 30. - Sat. - Papa & I went to market this a.m. The men were cutting corn this p.m. at Vandusen's. Mrs. Pruc was here this p.m. Mr. & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this Eve. Henry went to town this Eve. Mrs. A.C. Hardy & Mrs. John Conklin. Brockville called here this Eve collecting for the General Hospital.

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