No.4

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October. /11.

Oct. 1. -- Sun. -- Church service 2:30 p.m. Rainy.

Oct. 2. -- Mon. -- Washed & cleaned the shed.

Oct. 3. -- Tues. -- Mrs. R. Bishop Mrs. U. Bishop (Jr) Mrs. Jno. Dalton. Annie & Howard were here for dinner. Has been a lovely day.

Oct. 4. -- Wed. -- Ironed all day to get ready to go to Prescott. Very windy & the men couldn't work.

Oct. 5. -- Thur. -- Went to town with Sarah I[?]. & took the 2.45 train for P. Luella met me. Miss E. Baker was in this Eve.

Oct. 6. -- Fri. -- Rainy. We read & worked & played games this Eve. Sent mama a card.

Oct. 7. - Sat. - Dandy mom. We went for a walk. Went to the library & Geraldines this Eve. Full moon.

Oct. 8. - Sun. - Church service. S.P.(?) & service at 7 p.m. We attended all three. Wrote 4 cards.

Oct 9. - Mon. - Mrs. Smith was here for dinner. We made a number of calls this p.m. Down street to-night.

Oct. 10. - Tues. - Went for some horse-radish at Jack Smiths this morning. L.D. & I walked to the Blue Church this p.m. Called at Mr. Geo.(?) Lanes to-night, as Mr. & Mrs. ? Lockwood are down.

Oct. 11. - Wed.- Tacked a quilt this a.m. L.D. Geraldine & I kept house at Mrs. Rolt (?) Dowsleys This Eve.

Oct. 12. - Thur.- Went to the Burg? this p.m. Grand fall Days. J.w.a. meeting this Eve.

Oct. 13. - Fri.- Went to meet the ferry today (4 times) Have been busy cooling Miss Daniels. S.S. class was here this Eve. Had a good time.

Oct. 14. -Sat.- Grand Day. Came to Brockville on the 1.40 p.m. train. Went down street. Henry came in & I came home this Eve.

Oct. 15. -Sun.- annie Willard & Howard were here for dinner. S.S. & service at 2.30 p.m. Beautiful warm weather.

Oct. 16. -Mon.- Washed potato. Digging is the business now. Papa rec'd a letter from aunt Sarah tonight.

Oct. 17. -Tues.- Mama spent the day at Grandma Manhard's, annie & Howard Mrs. Bishop & I were up to the church this p.m. & swept it & dusted. Papa & Henry went to the sale of Holstein cattle at Gordon Manhards this p.m. Very windy this p.m. also rained tonight. Ms Geordie Landons husking (?) bee (?) tonight. Henry went to it.

Oct. 18 - Wed.- Rainy this a.m. Mama went to the ladies aid at Mrs. A.P. Bissells this p.m. Henry & I drove to Wesley Woods for choir practise this Eve.

Oct. 19. - Thur.- Dandy weather. ?roned. Mr. C.J. Johns was here this a.m collecting for the telephones. Henry started ploughing today. Rec. a letter from Elva, this eve. Henry & I went to Fred Landons to a husking bee tonight.

Oct. 20. -Fri.- Mama, Mr. & Mrs. L. Lockwood are visiting at annies today. Practised this p.m.

Oct. 21. -Sat.- Took a lesson this morn. Mr. Fl. Lockwood also Ruby Bishop were here this p.m. I walked down to the factory for butter 5.p.m. Henry went to B. this eve. Theo was over here tonight.

Oct.22.-Sun.-Mrs. Wright. {illegible} was here for dinner. as Mr & Mrs D. Wright went to service at {Matland?} this morn. {illegible} Mr. Campbell {pass?} by train student {illegible} on Bethel church this eve. We all went.

Oct. 23. - Mon. - Washed & picked up potatoes this p.m.

Oct. 24. - Tues. - Annie, Mrs. {Dalton?} & {illegible} kyle went to the Burg this a.m. Howard stayed here. We all went over to the suprise Party at Mr. Jns. {Carbett's?} this Eve. (papa, mama, Laura, Annie. Howard & I rode over) Had a dandy time. Viola Patterson died today. she diptheria.

Oct. 25. - Wed. - Ironed. laura was over this p.m. Rec d a photo postal of {illegible} 1 to-night. "Grand Weather." Viola Patterson was buried 10. a.m.

Oct. 26. - thurs. - papa brought "Maud" home this a.m. Mama, Mrs. {Dalton?}, Mrs. {illegible} & I all went to {Carbett's?} sale this p.m. {illegible} cold.

Oct. 27.- Fri. - finished ironing {Did?} the upstairs work. Mama helped Mrs. Walt on pick ducks this p.m.

Oct. 28. - Sat. - papa went to market & brought Aunt Jane out this p.m. We are {illegible} {illegible}. Henry went duck hunting with the boys this p.m.

papa went for uncle {Kyle?} to-night. Dandy night.

Oct. 29. - Sun. - We went to service at 2:30 p.m. then Auntie, Uncle & mama walked down to Annie's after service. Very windy "Thanksgiving Service."

Oct. 30 - Mon. - "Thanksgiving Day." All of the family were here for dinner except {Kyne?}. {Has?} been a nice day. papa tooke Auntie & Uncle in town to-night & I went up to Bishop's & helped Mrs. B. work on her dress for Halloween

Oct. 32. Tues. - Rainy, Henry, Laura & I walked up to the party to-night. Had a good time Howard stayed here.

November. /11.

Nov. 1. - Wed. - I have been helping Mrs. {Bissell?} to-day, Jessie & I went to the party at Landon's this eve.

Nov. 2. - Thurs. - Drew on the ground this morn. Cold.

Nov. 3.- Fri. - Clear & Cold. Cleaned Henry's room to-day. Grand night. Wrote to {illegible}.

Nov. 4. - Sat. - took a lesson this a.m. papa went to market. Annie, Willard & Howard went to waiy {Luella?} P. to-day. Henry went to town to-night. I wrote to {Electa?} this eve.

Nov. 5.- Sun .-{illegible} & cloudy. Mama went up to Walkers this p.m. We all went to service 7.pm. {illegible}. Ms. {illegible} gave the

Nov. 6. Mon. - Washed, Cleaned the cellar. Rainy this p.m. Mason's Night.

Nov. 7. - Tues. - Mama went to Algonquin with Andrew 1 p.m. practised all the afternoon. very windy. {Read?} a card from Gladys. 1. to-night. Henry & I went to Beattice's this eve.

Nov. 8. Wed. - Just {illegible} this p.m. Eva. N. was buried. It was a cold, & dull day. papa went to Maitland this p.m. Have been pretty busy. Reed a card from {illegible} to-night.

Nov. 9. - Thurs. - Practised. Laura was over this p.m. Went to Choir practise at {illegible}this eve. Grand Day.

Nov. 10. - Fri. - Mama came home to-day. Rainy, but

{illegible} off this eve,

Nov. 11. - Sat. - Beautiful day, took a lesson this a.m. Went to Annie's this p.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Theo. D. was here this Eve.

Nov. 12. - Sun. - Rainy & very windy, the wind blew down a tree in our front yard. I went to service at 2.38 p.m. Just 6 people present. Snowed from 3.30 to 6 o'clock.

Nov. 13. - Mon. - Washed, killed a pig (for us) this p.m.

Nov. 14. - Tues. - Aunt Annie was here this a.m. Mama & Mrs. J. Walker were visiting at Mrs. H. Lockwoods to-day. Practised & ironed some, went over to Laura's this Eve, Shooting Contest.

Noc. 13. - Wed. - Annie & Howard were here to-day also aunt {illegible} this p.m.

Practised & wrote to Eva & Elia this Eve.

Nov. 16. - Thurs. - Cleaned the lawn-mower. Henry went to B. this p.m. Papa went to the sle at Mr. Henry Ms. Kinley's I went down to Annie's 5.30 p.m. & {illegible}, Gladys & Mabel called for me to go to choir practise. Very cold.

Nov. 17. - Fri. - Cold, shooting Contest at Algonquin Range, the D.A. Boys against Algonquin D.A. won, hurrah! Stormy to-night. Made mince-meat to-day.

Nov. 18. - Sat - took a lesson this morn. Mrs {illegible} Bissell & Etta were here this p.m. & for tea. Theo was here this Eve.

Nov. 19. - Sun. - Annie Willard & Howard were here to-day. Annie, Howard & I went

to-day Annie, Howard & I went to Laura's this p.m. Hattie walker was here this p.m. Went to service 7.30 p.m. Mama & Howard stayed at home.

Nov. 20. - Mon. - {illegible} Wilfrid's Birthday-day. Washed. papa went to town this a.m. & he & henry {shingled?} on the church sheds this p.m. Warm.

Nov. 31. - Tues. - Mama & Henry went to town this a.m. Henry helped shingle {illegible} the church sheds this p.m. henry went to a party at warner's this Eve. in honor of Shepherd's. Nice weather.

Nov. 22. - Wed. - Ironed. papa went to Algonquin to get the {illegible} shod & I went also. Arrived home 940 p.m.

Nov. 23. - Thurs. - Ironed. papa & Henry took {illegible} cows to town this p.m.solf to Mr. H. Bissell. Quite warm. Mr. Y. Landon took Gladys & I to {illegible} for choir practise this Eve.

Nov. 24. - Fri. - Just {illegible} month from to-night, Santa will be around practised to-day. papa had cider made this p.m. & after the committee meeting at the church Bissell's, Bishop's & Landon's came in for cider. Colder to-night. {illegible} a letter from {illegible} also papa ued one from Uncle Samuel.

Nov. 25 - Sat. - took a lesson this a.m. papa went to market. Mr. Jns. Wright underwent and operation for appentieitis there. Eve. & is very low to-night.

Nov. 26. - Sun. - Stormed this a.m. Mama, Henry & I went to service 2.30 p.m. Read - A star in prison by Anna May Wilson.

Nov. 27. - Mon. - Warm. the men finished shingling the church shed roof this p.m. Cleaned the spare room & mama made me a new waist. Theo was here Eve.

Nov. 28. - Tues. - Mrs. Jesse Easton & Mrs. H. Cole were here for dinner & satyed til 3.30 p.m. Rainy this .m. I practised this Eve.

Nov. 29. - Wed. - Cleaned the kitchen stove-pipes. I finished cleaning the spare-bed room papa went to B. this p.m. Henry helped Mr. Y. Landon at his "raising bee" this p.m. Laura was over this p.m.

Nov. 30. - Thurs. - papa went to B. this a.m. Henry is helpinh Mr. {illegible} Murray cut wood on the {illegible} place, fine day. Milk was here this a.m.

December. /11.

Dec. 1. - Fri. - Choir practise at Warner's this eve. Beattise had a few invited in this Eve, in honor of Mr. & Mrs. A. {illegible}

Dec. 2. - Sat. - took a lesson. Snowy. Annie & Willard went to town 12. noon 7 Howard stayed here.{illegible} & I cleaned the lamps at the curch this p.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Read a card from N.C.

Dec. 3. - Sun. - fine day. Henry went to grandma's this morn. "Anniversay Services." 2.30 & 7.30 {illegible} Mr. {illegible} Philp, couldn't come. Annie & Willard were here for tea. We all went to Evening service, except

Mama & Howard. Splendid sermons.

Dec. 4. - Mon. - Washed. I walked down to the store 4.30 p.m. Cold & very frosty. Mason's night.

Dec. 5. - Tues. - Edna & Gladys {illegible} Jessie B. & I washed the dished & set tanle this morn for the Eve. at the hall. "Social this Eve." {illegible}. {Lawernce Fisher?} Malloy town {spoke?}.

Dec. 6 . - Wed. - Cleaned every-thing at the hall this a.m. Annie. & Willard & Henry went to town at noon. papa & mama & I also 9Elsie went this a.m.) & we had a family

& we had a family group taken at {illegible} also I got a new coat. Beautiful warm day & {rathes?} smoky. Henry went to a party this Eve at Rolt Wood's. Mr. & Mrs. A. Manhard came here this Eve. to {illegible} till to-morrow eve.

Dec. 7. - Thur. - Our "{proop?}" came this Eve. I went to choir practise this Eve. at Warner's. Mr. 7 Mrs. Manhard went to Dalton.

Dec. 8. - Fri. - " Grand weather" Ironed. papa helped Mr. R. Bishop. {illegible} stone this p.m. 7 Henry went hunting. Mrs. R. Bishop & Ruby were here this p.m. a while. Sent the {proop?} to Elsie this Eve.

Dec. 9. - Sat. - Busy all day. {illegible} M. came here 4.30 p.m. to remain over {illegible} Mrs. Bishop came down to-gnight as the Annual {illegible} Association was held this Eve.

Dec. 10. - Sun. - Delightful Weather Henry, florence & I drove to Algonquin this p.m. then went to service at 7.30. {illegible}, Mr. {Calvert?}. N. {illegible} preached, & Bethel choir took part.

Dec. 11. - Mon. - Dark, & gloomy. Florence & I went to Mrs. Jockwood's this p.m. to visit. Annie & Howard were here for dinner.

Election day. Rainy this Eve. Reed a letter from {Elise?}

Dec. 12 - Tues. - Florence & I went to Ms. Walker's 9 a.m on an errand. {Hilyard?} & {wife?} just arrived yesterday. I went to Ms. Bissell's to-day. then to Y. Landons on the hill this Eve. I cleaned mama's & my rooms to-day. Reed a birthday card from {illegible}.

Dec. 13. - Bright {illegible} snow. fell last night, but soft weather still continues.

Dec. 14. - Thur. - Shooting continues & oyster supper this Eve. Had a good time

Dec. 15. - Fri. - Damp & foggy. We washed the dishes at the hall this Eve, & {illegible} more oysters also organized

"Nickel {illegible}."

Dec. 16. Sat. - papa & mama went to B. 7:40 a.m. took a lesson. Cleaned the dining - room. Laura was here 4. p.m. {illegible} p.m. & {illegible}

Dec. 17 - Sun. - finished {illegible} at home mama went up to Ms. Walker's this p.m. We all went to service 7. this {illegible}

Dec. 18. - Washed.

Dec. 19. - Tues. - Henry & I went to {Broelwdle?} 1. p.m. & remained at Uncle {illegible} for tea. Had a good time. Got our pictures (photos) Mama washed the {Meson's?} appons this am.

Dec. 20. - Wed. - Ironed. Mama made Mrs. {illegible} Christmas Cake this p.m, Laura was here this p.m. I went up & Mr. Walker's on an errand 4. p.m. {hilyard?} & his wife were here this Eve. {illegible} some photos to senf by mail.

Dec. 21. - Thur. - Shortest day in the year "finished ironing & we cleaned the {pantrey?}. choir practise at Mary's this Eve.

Dec. 22. - Fri. - Started our coal-heater to-day. I went to Mrs. Jns Beattice's {illegible} this 1 .p.m. Mrs. {illegible} Wright's nephew. Calhown Baka was chairman. We had a good time & I need {illegible} on the {illegible}

We {illegible} pop-corn this Eve.

Dec. 23. - Sat. - papa's birthday his 58 today. he went to B. this am. Annie &Willard went {illegble} Howard stayed here. We have been busy, busy, all day & decorated our tree this {illegible}. Laura was here, & Henry went to B. this {Eve?}.

Dec. 24. - Sun. - Christmas {Service} 2:30 p.m. also {illegible} for {illegible}, we all went Read a book, "A Devotee & A {Parking?}." this {Eve?} Went to bed early. {illegible} to "give" Santa a {illegible} to {illegible} our tree. {pay?} us a unit, this Night Before Christmas

Dec. 25. - Mon. - Christmas Day. Elsies were here by 10.30 a.m. & Annie & Willard came soon after dinner at Warner's. We {need?} a number of presents, Willard went to the {illegible}, & Annie & Howard remained here all night.

Dec. 26. - Tues. - {illegible} {illegible} {illegible} everything around. Went over to see Laura this {Eve?}

Dec. 27, - Wed. - Mama washed a few things this a.m. papa went to {illegible} - meeting This a.m. papa & I straightened up at the {illegible} this p.m. This is {illegible}. John's night Mrs. Jns. {Beattie?}, {illegible} Mrs. Jns {Beattie?}, Jns were here this {Eve?} & we did {some?} burnt - work.

Dec. 28. - Thus. - Cleaned up at Howard stay {illegible} the {hall?} this p.m.

Dec. 29. - Fri.. - papa is quite sick & went to see {Dr. Harding?} this p.m. Willard & John Patterson came up for Howard this p.m. papa is some better to-night.

Dec. 30 - Sat. - papa went to town & mama went to grandma's. Papa went Algonquin this p.m. I have been busy to-day. Mr. & Mrs. {N. Jockwood?} came down - this {Eve?}. Has been a dandy day.

Dec. 31. - Sun.- Henry went to mama this p.m. Ms. {Afl Chapman?} who was burned to death this morn. was buried. 1.pm. Henry & I went to {illegible} this eve.

January. /12.

Jan. 1. - Mon. - Annie & Howard were here all day & stayed all night. This is {illegible} night & we "sugared off."

Jan. 2. - Tues. - Annie & Howard went home this morn. We washed. Wrote & {illegible} this eve.

Jan. 3 - Wed. - Beautiful day, Mary W. & {illegible} {Quartuo?} were married 12 o'clock noon. I was there played the "wedding march" We had a lovely, jolly time. I came up with Willard at 6 o'clocj when he went to the {illegible}.

Jan. 4.- thurs. - I was at Mrs. Jns Daltons this eve.

Jan. 5.- Fri.- very cold

Jan. 6.- Sat. - took a lesson. Mama went up to grandma's & papa went to town this a.m I have been busy this p.m. Ms. H. {Jockwood?} was here this p.m. Jns. Beattice was here this eve. Cold as greenland.

Jan. 7. Sun. - papa & I went to service at {Bettel} 2:30 p.m. & Henry went up to Grandma M's for mama. laura & I walked to Ot. {Yeorges?} to service 7 p.m. Mr. & Mrs R. {Besnop?} were here this eve. Cold Mr. U Beamam's (near Alogonquin) bam & contents (cows pigs & hen were barned 8. a.m. this morn.

Jan. 8. - Mon. - practised & Laura was here this p.m.also Mr. Jns. Walter. not as cold to-night. Stormy. {illegible}

Jan. 9. - Tues. - {Blustrey?} & stormy. Henry worked in the woods, {yesterday?}, this p.m. {Father?} shovelled paths. Laura was here this p.m. Henry went to Mrs. Beattice's this Eve. We burnt cushion tops.

Jan. 10. - Wed. - Churned. Mama was visiting at Ms. {Seaman?} Wright's to-day. Beautiful day.I went over to Laura's this Eve. We {reed Simpson Sale?} Catalogise to-night.

Jan. 11. - Thur. - Dandy weather but very cold. Mama, papa & Mrs. R. Bishop drove to Algonquin this

4 p.m.to get the horses {illegible} (after tea) Mr. {Elsha?} {illegible} died 11. p.m. I went to the {illegible} to-night with Annie & Willard to a concert.

Jan. 12. - Fri. - Cold Henry & Willard are chopping for Mr. Bishop's Laura was here this p.m. Mama washed my hair this p.m.

Jan. 13. - Sat. - took a lesson this a.m. papa & Henry went to town this a.m. for coal. Laura was here this p.m. I reed postal from Miss {Rath?} . Ms. {illegible} was here this Eve.

Jan. - 14. - Sun. - A little warmer. papa & Henry went to Mr. E. {illegible} funeral 1.30 p.m. at Algonquin Church. Bethel Service this Eve. All went.

Jan. - 15 - Mon - Aunt jane N. is 56 years old to-day. Washed. Willard & Johnie. B. were here for dinner. read a card from Mary. W. {illegible}.

Jan. 16. - Tues. - Practised. Laura was here this p.m. Henry 7 Willard are chopping this p.m. for Capt? Bishop. Read a letter from Uncle D.B.

Jan. 17. - Wed. - Churned. papa & Henry are helping Kyne draw wood to-day. I went down with them after dinner. to the post office. Made candy.

Jan. 18. - Thurs. - Ironed. Rainy {illegible} a {time?} " grey Day". Laura was here this p.m. Practised.

Jan. 19. - Fri. - Annie & Howard came up this a.m. & Willard went to B.

for his {illegible}. papa & I drove to B. this p.m. & got my lamb collar put on my coat. {Present?} & the party at Wiel C. Read's this Eve with Edna & Gladys. & Ms. {illegible} , had a good time.

Jan. 20. - Sat. - took lesson this a.m., have been busy all day. papa went to market this a.m. & Henry went {illegible} this p.m. Retired early.

Jan. 21. - Sun. - Nice sunny day. Device 2.30 p.m. Mrs. (RW) {illegible} was out also. Read this Eve.

Jan. 22. - Mon. - papa & Henry moved some hay to the house stable to-day. Reedthe dree for Ethel from {illegible}.

also a postal from {illegible}. Laura D. was here this Eve.

Jan. 23. - Tues. - Stormy. ironed.

Jan. 24. - Wed. - Lovely day. Ms. Ed. {illegible} (real estate agent) & Ms. {illegible}, were here this p.m. Mama was {illegible} at bishop's to-day. & I went up this Eve.

Jan. 25. - Thur. - Dandy day. Cold.Henry is sawing at {illegible}. We churned & mama washed some. Henry went to warner to a party.

Jan. 26. - Fri. - Busy all day. Edna, Gladys. L, & {illegible} was here this Eve & practise no one else came. papa went to Will. C. Read's this Eve. Cold.

Jan. 27. - Sat. - very cold. Mr. J. Walker were to B. with papa 10.am. They attended Mr. Samuel {illegible} funeral at 2.30 p.m. We had been busy all day Mr. {illegible} was here a while after tea. bathed to-night.

Jan. 28. - Sun. - fine day. Henry, papa & I went to service tis Eve.

Jan. 29. - Mon. - Washed. Stormy day. Laura was here this p.m.

Jan. 30. - Tues. - Warmed. Mama has a bad cold & a lame back. papa went to {illegible} this p.m. also saw Mr. E. Black. laura was here 4.30 p.m.

the choir (all) went to Warner's this Eve as Mrs. Warner invited them for Mary. We presented her with an oak centre table. Had a good time.

February. /12.

Feb. 1. - Thur. - Mama has a cold. Henry went to {illegible} show to-night with Willard & Annie. papa helped Mr. Fred Warner put up a separate. Mama took a terrible pain in the stomach to-night, but after applying hot clothes fet relieved.

Feb. 2. - Fri. - Mama isn't very well papa & Henry drew a load of ice for the factory this a.m. & Annie & Howard rode up with them at noon. Ironed this p.m. Henry, Annie & I went to a parler social at Mr. J {illegible} Easton's this Eve.with Wille {illegible} of 23 people.

Had a good time. howard remained here all night.

Feb. 3. - Sat. - Busy to-day. Dandy weather. papa & Henry wnet to town this p.m. Mama wasn't very well this p.m. but feels better this Eve. "Oysters" for supper. Henry, Willard went to B. this Eve. Read a letter from {Elva?} to-night.

Feb. 4. - Sun. - Mama is {illegible} better & papa went for the Dr. Mrs Jns. Dalton & Annie stayed here this p.m. with me. Henry went to service 2.30 p.m. & after {illegible} powders for her said she must diet & be kept quiet. Mr. Jns. Walker was here this Eve.

Feb. 5. - Mon. - 'Beautiful day.' Henry & Theo went to the funeral of Mrs. Nichols at St. {Yonges?} church. 11. a.m oaoa went to B. this p.m. to get more medicine for mama. This is Mason's night. Laura was here this p.m. also Mrs. {illegible} & Flora (Dalton) {illegible}

Feb. 6. - Tues. - Mmama was sitting up this p.m. for a while. Henry & Willard drove to {illegible} 6.p.m. to {illegible} the Mason's meeting thur, as the Distict Deputy (Mr. Ed. Mekimm) pays his annual visit to-night. Mr.& mrs. {illegible} Kyle were here all the Eve.

Feb. 7. - Wed. - Stormy. mama is improving & has been sitting up nearly all day.

sitting up nearly all day. Laura was here 4 p.m.

Feb. 8. - Thur. - Annie & Willard & Howard drove up this a.m. Beautiful Day.

Feb. 9. - Fri. - Busy all day. Laura {illegible} theo. back to B. to work. this a.m. She came over 4. p.m. Mr. Jns. Walker was here this Eve.

Feb. 10. - Sat. - Snapping cold weather. papa & Mrs. {illegible} went to B. this p.m. Mrs. Jns. Beattice ({illegible}) came up here this p.m. Laura was here 4.30 p.m. Has been a dandy bright day.

Feb. 11. - Sun. - Lovely day. Read "The Calling of Dan Mathew's." Henry, papa & I went to

service 7. this Eve.

Feb. 12. - Mon. - Beautiful day. henry helped Mr. {illegible} Kyle saw to-day. {illegible}

Feb. 13. - Tues. - Has been a grand day. I went up to {illegible} Mrs. Jns. Walker 3.30 p.m.Retired quite early.

Feb. 14. - Wed. - Henry & I Washed. Annie & Howard came up this p.m. & remained all night. We played games this Eve. & I {illegible} hid. "Calling of Dan Mathew's." Mrs.R. Bishop came down this p.m.

Feb. 15. - Thur. - Ironed. Annie & Howard went home 9 a.m. I went {for?} a walk up to Mrs. Wrights 4.p.m. Grand weather.

Reed a valentine card from {Elva?} this Eve. Laura was here 6 p.m. till 7.m.

Feb. 16. - Fri. - finished ironing & did the upstairs work. Mrs. Jns Walker was here a while this p.m. Warm & hazy, beautiful weather. i went down to Ms. {Geoidie?} Landon's this Eve. We played {illegible} & practised {illegible} for Sun & had tea. Had a nice Evening. Henry event to a party at Mr. Jns {illegible} there also was a party at Dwight & May Bennett's {illegible} this Eve.

Feb. 17. - Sat. - papa went to B. this a.m. {illegible} Charlie & Ethel came out

here 11.30 a.m. to move the corn-{illegible} to the {illegible} place. "Beautiful warm weather." Laura was here 4 p.m. Ms. {illegible} was here a while this Eve.

Feb. 18. - Sun. - Grand Day. Warm & Springlike. viola & Wilhelmins came here to go to church with me. Henry went up to Grand-ma this morn. Laura & I walked to St. George's this Eve. Elsie's came out to Annie's this p.m. & Elsie & Annie walked up here for half an hour.

Feb. 19. - Mon. - Cloudy & warm. I made a want to-day. Mama went for a ride down to Annie's.

Feb. 24. - Sat. - Mild. Annie & Willard went to town 12.noon. & left Howard here. Annie had 8 roots of teeth extracted. Annie & Howard stayed here till 7.p.m. & Papa drove (helped) them home. Henry was sawing at Mr. Jno. Easton's to-day. We have been busy. Bathed this Eve. Laura wshed 3 p.m.

Feb. 25. - Sun. - Quietness reigned. Papa, Henry, & I went to service, 7, Eve. Quite warm & bright to-night.

Feb. 26. - Mon. - Blustry & stormy this p.m. Wild all the Eve. We melted now to wash. I took a lesson 10.a.m. & Jean remained here for dinner. Laura was over this p.m. & I was cutting patterns. Papa drove to B this p.m. & got coal. Henry has been helping saw at Davy Hudson's.

Feb. 27. - Tues. - Stormy all day. Jno. Beattie was here this Eve. Mr. Osborne Ohave's barn was burned this Eve. (8.45. started). All of the men went over, but couldn't save any cattle just the horses. 20 cows. burned.

Feb. 28. - Wed. - Washed. Mama is 58 to-day. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Kyle, Papa, Mama, & I drove over to Mr. Harris McDougall's 3.30 p.m. & Mr. & Mrs. no. Dalton drove over 5 p.m. Mr. Kyle's & ourselves went in a sleigh & had lots of fun. Had a dandy time. Arrived home 1.30.a.m. Beautiful Night.

Feb. 29. - Thur. - Mama went down to Mrs. Beattie's to a {illegible} I have been busy all day & walked down for Mama thsi Eve. Papa went to Maitland this p.m.

March /12.

March. 1. - Fri. - Ironed & did the upstairs work. Henry & Willard went to Morristown this p.m. Beautiful weather.

March 2. - Sat. - Busy. Walked down to Annie's 4 p.m. & remained till 6.30 Eve & stopped at Mrs. Beattie's & helped her do some burning. Henry came down to Jno also. Papa & Hyne drove to N. Augusta this morn & look at cattle.

March. 3. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Howard stayed with Papa. All the rest went. Rec'd our ballots to vote on "Church Union." Annie, Wlilard, & Howard remained here till after supper. Retired early.

March. 4. - Mon. - "Beautiful day." Rec. Mr. Krough came out to Lodge & Mrs. Krough came here to stay. Had a nice time. Rec'd Easton's & Dumpson's Catalogues also a letter from Electa & Aunt S.

March 5. - Tues. - Bright day. Ironed & Mama washed a little. Laura was here this p.m. Henry went to B this p.m. Gordon W. was here this Eve. I went up to the Church for choir practise but no one came only Leanard & Maud.

March. 6. - Wed. - Bright & beautiful. Wesley Wood's sale this p.m. Papa went to B this p.m. I went down to Mr. G. Landons this Eve to try over the anthems with the girls. We had a good time.

March 7. - Thur. - Bright & quite warm. Henry helped Mr. Seaman Wright saw to-day & went to a party at Maitland to-night. Laura was here 5.30 p.m. Mr. Jim Prue's finished moving to-day. Hynen has the quinsey.

March 8. - Fri. - Cloudy. Mama made fried cake this p.m. Ruby Bishop came down this p.m.

March 9. - Sat. - Papa went to B. this a.m. We hurried & got all the work done up. Maggie Read Will Little Edith & baby Annie & Howard were here this p.m. & Eve. Laura was over 3. p.m. Bathed just before I went to {illegible} Howard as Howard is 4 to-day.

March 10. - Sun. - Bright & clear. Went up to Bishop's this p.m. & came down to service with them at 7.30. Eve.

March. 11. - Mon. - Washed. Grandma Manhard took a poor spell beloem 8 & 9. {illegible} for Mama Howard stayed with me this p.m. as Annie & Willard went to the dentists Mama came home this Eve on Cowan's milk-nig & grandma is better.

March. 12. - Tues. - Howard went home 10.30. a.m. & I went down also. Remained all night as 10 went to the rink to play.

March 13. - Wed. - Came home this a.m.

March. 14. - Thur. - Beautiful day. IRoned this a.m. & went up to the church this p.m. with Edna & Gladyo Landon to help clean the lamps.

March 15. - Fri. - Stormy all day of anything.

March. 16. - Sat. - Beautiful bright day. Henry helped Jno. Beattie saw this a.m. took a lesson this a.m. Have been busy to-day. Laura was here 3.30 p.m. & I went over there this Eve.

March 17. - Sun. - "St Patrick's Day" Service 2.30 p.m. then Kyne's children came for me & I went to Algonquin. Had a nice drive. Mrs. Ryles Earl came in this Eve. We retired early.

March 18. - Mon. - Washed. four (4) loads of Hyne's furniture etc. were moved this p.m. to the "McKinley Farm." Mrs. Chas Johns, Mrs. Wm. Dawson, Mrs. WardEarl & Eleanor were in this Eve. About 8.15 p.m. I went over to Mr. Krough's. Thesis "Easton Lily" is a beauty.

March 19. - Tues. - Finished packing & 2 more loads completed the removal. We Mr. Tim. Perrin brough Elsie, baby, Ethel & I 2.30 p.m. After putting up the Kitchen stove & beds & finding articles sufficient for our comfort we retired. Willie S. helped Hyne & Mr. PErrin.

March 20. - Wed. - Cleaned pantry & straghtened most all of the kitchen. Put the parlor carpet down this Eve & I washed all the dishes, belonging in the side-board.

March 21. - Thur. - Stormy. Moped part of the upstairs, steps & parlor.

March 22. - Fri. - Finished the setting room & the moped the rest of the charmber. Henry & Annie drove down this Eve about 9.30 o'clock we came home. *myself also)

March 23. - Sat. - Papa & I drove to B. this morn. Beautiful day. Arrived home 12.30 p.m. Mr. Lockwood, also Laura were here this p.m. Bathed this Eve.

March 24. - Sun. - Fine day. Service at Bethel 7.30 Eve. A large crowd.

March 25. - Mon. - Washed. Beautiful day, but cold. ANnie had to pay another visit & Dr. Ohaves so Howard is staying here to-night.

March 26. - Tues. - Papa & Henry & team Ray genes help Hyne saw this a.m. Annie is going down to help Elsie. Henry took Howard down home 5.30 p.m. Stormy this p.m. Theo came out this p.m. & was here awhile. {sideways "Wrote to Aunt Sarah"}

March 27. - Wed. - Fine day. I was over to Mrs. {illegible} this Eve a while. Wrote to L.D. & Elva this Eve.

March 28. - Thur. - Fine day. We have a sick cow. Mama, Henry, & I went to a "parlor social" at Mr. George Landon's with Bissell's & Bishop's sleigh. Had a fine time. Rained some when we came home.

March 29. - Fri. - Foggy & cleaned up about 3.30 p.m. Had a nap this p.m. Dorothy Krough came here from Brockville & went to Dalton's to-night with me & choir practise as Mrs. Dalton invited is there to practise & spend the Eve. Had a good practise & fine time.

March 30. - Sat. - Sat again. Busy all day. Papa went to B. thsi p.m. Laura was over this p.m. Henry went up to Bishop's this Eve. "Tired of play."

March 31. - Sun. - Service 2.30p.m. Henry & I went. Howard stayed here Annie & Willard went up to Bishop {illegible}

April.

April 1st. Mon. - Beautiful day. Mama {illegible} a quilt to {illegible} this is Mson's night. Stormy some.

April 2nd. Tues. - I was down to Elsie to-day & helped her wash. warmer.

April 3rd. - Wed. - Ironed. Laura was here. henry & I went up to grandma's this p.m. & I collected missonary money. Beautiful Eve, but has been colder to-day. Went up to Walker's & down to Datlon's this Eve.

April 4.th. -thur. - fine day. Mr. {illegible} Mrs. R. bishop & Ruby went down to Barton's to-day. & mama went

to-day & mama went down to Elsie's with them. Laura was here this p.m. Mama received a card from {illegible}. D. to-night. Ms. Jns. Walker was here this Eve. I went over to Laura's this eve.

April 6th - Fri. - Mama finished quiltins this p.m. Busy. Warm. Henry helped {illegible} gather sap this p.m. Reed Easter postals from Elva & Ruby.

April 6th - Sat. - papa went to B. this a.m. took a lesson this a.m. Etla Bissell was here this p.m. also Theo came out this p.m. & came over. Mama & Henry are down to {illegible}'s this p.m. Warm & fine. Laura was over 6.30 p.m.

April 7. Sun. - "Easter Sunday" bright morn, but rained hard all day. We were all alone. papa, Henry & I went to service 7.30 Eve. Just 15 present. "Thus ended Easter Sun"

April 8. Mon. - Colder. Washed the "Bishop family" came down this Eve.

April 9. - Tues. - papa took {illegible} syrup to {Brockville?} this a.m. Mama has bad cold. "Washing harnesses" the {illegible} of the day. Jns. Beathie was here this eve.

April 10 Wed. - I went down to Dalton's this p.m. Warm.

April 11. - thur. - Henry & I went to {Hyne's?} this morn to help them boil sap. I spent the forenoon in the sugar-bush. had a big time. Choir practise this Eve at the church, send to Eaton's for seeds.

April 12. - Fri. - Annie & Howard came up early this morn, & we washed sheets & spreads for Annie. Annie, Howard & I called on Mrs. Flora this p.m. Reed a dusting cap from Mrs. R. Bishop to-night. Theo & Laura have been here to-day.

April 13 - Sat - took a lesson. papa took {illegible} gals, syrup for {illegible} to B. Busy to-day. Bright but windy. howard is here as he remained last night, & Annie & Mrs. {illegible} Warner stopped for him 4.30 p.m. come {illegible} from town. theo was here this Eve.

Henry helped Hyne all day.

April 14. -Sun. - Elsie & Hyne & children came up 12. noon & Henry Hyne & I went to service 2.30 p.m. Annie, Willard & Howard came in {illegible} church. Rainy Eve.

April 15. - Mon. - Warm & fine. Henry & Hyne are boiling all day. Heavy {illegible} shower 7.15 p.m.

April 16. - Tues. - Beautiful day. the men clipped Maud {illegible} this p.m. Mama went up to Mr. Jns. Walker's this p.m. I practised. We all reed an invintation over to Mr. kyle's this Eve. for sugar. Wrote to Lebbie & florence Ms Elroy this Eve.

April 17. - Wed. - fine day.Mr. Ed keeles front road was found dead in the barn, Mon. morn funeral 1.30 p.m. to-day. Raising Mr. O. {illegible} barn this p.m. papa went over this morn & Henry this p.m. Mrs. h. {illegbile} was here this p.m. I had sugar up to Walter's this p.m.

April 18. - thur. - Rainy. Mr. H. Lockwood was here this p.m. Henry & I, Annie, Willard & Howard. Jns. mrs Dalton, Johny & Mrs. Beattie & Jimmie Mr & mrs. A. P. Bissell, Ettas & Howard & {illegible} kelly were over to Mr. Wm. Kyle's this Eve. for sugar.

April 19. - Fri. - Misty. Mr. {illegible} drove out here 10. a.m. to have his horse clipped then drove to B. for Dorthey this p.m.

Choir practise at the Church this Eve. I have a bad cold.

April 20. -Sat. - took a lesson. papa went to B. & Henry is helping Hyne boil sap. howard has been here all day & Annie & Willard went to town. laura was here this p.m. Beautiful Day.

April 21. -Sun. - Beautiful day. Service 7.30 p.m. mama, henry & I went. Memorial service for the drowned "titanic" passengers. My cold is quite bad.

April 22. - Mon. - rainy. Cleaned the nig closet to-day & practised

April 23. - tues. - Mr. R. Bishop helped papa & Henry kill pigs this. p.m.

grand day. Snowed some last night. My cold is bad {yet?}. Cleaned drawers this Eve.

April 24. - Wed. - {illegible}. Thomas Johnston was here this a.m. on the way to Brockville. Papa took 3 pigs to B. this a.m. & bought {illegible} out. Uncle Hugh staited to {illegible} down the paitition between the kitehem & pantry this p.m. & papa went to B. for lumber. Mama had a {illegible} to-night 12.30 o'clock & Annie came up.

April 25. - thur.Henry & Annie drove down for Howard this a.m. Uncle Hugh is busy, mama is able to be up. Choir practise this Eve. Annie & Howard will stay all night. Uncle Hugh & Henry are down to Elsie's this Eve.

April 26. - Fri. - finished the new floor. Aunt Lib Pearson came here this p.m. Jns Beattie came up this Eve.

April 27. - Sat. - Uncle Hugh is making a new cupboard. papa & Henry are tanning up oats. Aunt lib went over to Laura's this p.m. then went over to Mr. Jim Peasson's on the Read place. Henry & Uncle Hugh went to town this Eve. Windy day. We have been busy.

April 28 - Sun. - A number of girls & I went over to Mr. Walker's woods for may-flowers found a few. Service 2.30 p.m. Elsie & children, Annie's, Henry &

children, Annie's. Henry & I went. Mrs. {illegible}. Cummings (Mr. A. P. Bissell's sister) helped us in the choir. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve.

April 29. - Mon. - papa went for uncle Hugh this a.m. fine weather. Mason's Night. We sugared off. Reed a card from {illegible}

April 30. - Tues. - Grand Day. papa took Uncle Hugh to B. 4 p.m. I ironed.

May. /12.

May. 1 - Wed. - put away {illegible} Henry started to work on Bishop's land this a.m. Mrs. R. Bishop & I walked over to Mr. D. Shaver's this p.m. It is a beautiful day & we had a grand walk. Mama Annie, Willard & Howard. Mrs. A. P. Bissell & Mrs. {illgeible} Cumming {illegible} at Ms. Lockwood's for tea. I went up this Eve. papa painted the kitchen floor this Eve. Charlie is 8 to-day

May. 2. - Thur. - Annie, Willard & I drove to B. this p.m. & remained for the show this Eve. "{illegible} Me" Mr & Mrs. R. Bishop came

Mr. & Mrs. R. Bishop came in also. Howard stayed here

May 3. - Fri. - "Arbor Day." We moved our coal stove to-day & put away the pipes. Choir practise at the church this Eve.

May. 4. - Sat. - Willow factory was burned about 6 o'colck this morn. fine day. We separated Bissell's milk this morn. took a lesson. papa went to B. this p.m. Henry is working up at Bishop's Mrs. Bishop was here this p.m. Mama & Laura drove to Elsie's & {illegible} this Eve. Charlie & Hyne drove up here 8 this Eve.

May 5 - Sun. - Edna & Gladys & Georgina Wltrelmine & Vera & Viola & I went to {illegible}'s & Walker's

woods this a.m.Elsie, {illegible} & children came up this p.m. Mama, papa, Henry & I went to sevice 7.30 Eve.

May 6. - Mon. - Churned and cleaned stove-pipes & started to clean the spare bedroom. The men clipped our 3 horses to-day, papa went up to Cowan's for pigs & mama went up to Grandma's too.

May 7. - Tues. - Washed. papa went to funeral of Mr. Wm. {illegible}. Matland, which was conducted by "{illegible}." I raked this Eve. & practised.

May 8. - Wed. - Ironed. practised. Mrs. Jns Beattie & Jns were here this Eve.

May 9. thur. Cleaned the spare bedroom to-day. Choir practise at the church this Eve.

May 10. - Fri. - finished ironing. Mrs. R. Bishop & {illegible} were here this p.m. Mama was up to Ms. Jns Walker's this Eve.Grand Weather

May 11. - Sat. - took a lesson. papa went to B. Theo. came out this p.m. Mrs. Jns. Dalton came up this Eve. Warm to-day hazy to-night.

May 12. - Sun. - Shower this a.m. Henry & I went to service 2.30 p.m. Quite a number present. Annie's & Elsie's were here for tea. Annie, Mrs. Bishop, Ruby & I went to the mineral spring this Eve.

Helen Murray- {illegible} has a baby girl born this p.m.

Theo was here this Eve.

May 13. - Mon. - cloudy & squally, Mrs. R. Bishop & I walked up to Mrs. {illegible} Easton's between the shower. took my {illegible} up to be made over. Colder this p.m. & Eve. Clipped Jns. Beattie's horse this p.m.

May 14. - tues. - Started our milk to {illegible} fill "Cheese Factory. Started to clean the wood-shed papa & Henry were down {illegible} Jns. Dalton's til 2. on Wed morn.

May 15 - Wed. - Washed & {illegible} the shed. Beautiful Bright Day. Theo was here this Eve.

May 16 - Thurs. - Rainy. practised meeting at the Hall the Eve. to arrange for a factory. Theo was here this Eve.

May 17. - Fri. - Rainy this a.m. but bright this p.m. papa & Jns. Dalton drove to Manhard's this p.m. & I went up to Mr. Jesse Easton's with them to have my {illegible}. Theo & Ms. Flora were here this Eve.

May 18. - Sat. - fine day. Mama made soap this a.m. papa went to B. took a lesson Theo was here this Eve. Elsie Hyne & Ethel went to B. to-day & Baby & Cgarlie played with Annie.

May 19. Sun. - fine. Elsies were here this p.m. Mama, Henry & I went to service 7.30 Eve.

May 20. - Mon. - Rainy. Theo was here to-day. Henry & Mr. R. Bishop went fishing this p.m. Mama finished washing the halls. Cheese meeting to-night at the hall.

May 21. - Tues. - Rainy this a.m. Cleaned the parler. Went up to Easton's & {illegible} my {illegible}.

May 22. - Wed. - Washed. Rainy this p.m. papa went to B. this p.m. & Henry helped with the new factory. Mr. Jns. Dawson made a flying trip to Packenham yesterday & bought Mr. Art. Manhard's place for the factory. Theo went back to B. to-day.

May 23. Thur. - papa brought Uncle Hugh out to went on the factory this noon. I picked {illegible} greens this p.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve. Mr Elisha Black. Maitland died 11 p.m. (night).

May. - 24. - Fri. - "Green Victoria's Birthday" put down the hall carpet {illegible}. Thunder shower 4 this morn. Laura brought Mr. {illegible} while, Mrs. Chas, {illegible} & Hagel for out to her place yesterday & they spent all day at Bissell's cemetery (to-day).

May 25. - Sat. - took a lesson. finished cleaning downstairs hall to-day. Laura took Mrs. fox & Hazel to Brockville but Mr. White remained here. Laura was here this p.m. Charlie & Ethel were here a while took our young {illegible} to {illegible} to-day

Henry & Uncle Hugh went to B. to-night. Mrs. Bishop {illegible} & Ruby were here all this Eve. Beautiful day & Evening. to-day - Mrs. U. Bishop wedding-day.

May 26. Sun. - Beautiful day. Sevice at Bethel 2.30 p.m. Narcissus & lily of the valley Bouquets. Mr. Elisha Black buried this p.m. Large funeral. Annie, Mrs Jns Dalton & I walked to St. George's to service this Eve. Henry drove to B.for Uncle Hugh this Eve.

May 27. - Mon. - Washed. fine day. this is Mason's night. 25 from Brockville, 6 of which came in an automobile.

May 28. - Tues. - Howard was here all day. & I took him home this Eve. put down the carpet in Henry's room. Cloudy this Eve. Mosquitoes are lively.

May 29. Wed. - finished Henry's room, & Cleaned pictures in my room & dining-room. practised. Rainy.

May 30. - Thurs. - Rainy. papa went to B. this a.m. Cleaned the dining room & finished ironing. practised. Jns. Beattie was here this Eve.

May 31 - Fri. - Cleaned up to-day, finished the dining-room to-day. practised.

June. /12

June 1. - Sat.- took a lesson. Jean was here for dinner. cleaned my bed room this p.m. Viola Walker was here this p.m. papa went to town this a.m. & got a {new seat?} of clothes & hat. I took a bath & {drow?} & {B - wth?} Henry & Uncle {illegible} 7:30 {illegible}. & remained at Aunt {Jave's} all night.

June 2. - Sun. - Beautiful 7 Warm {illegible} & I went & {illegible} in the Victoria hall. ({Caliaw?} Church) {illegible} preached. stayed at home this p.m. went to first {illegible} Church 7. Eve. Had a fine {illegible} & fine music, text. - Horse 9 part of {illegible}.

Text. - Hosea 9 part of 7 {illegible}. A little rainy. Henry drove in to B. for uncle Hugh & I this Eve.

June 3. Mon. - King George {illegible} Birthday I helped Annie clean the Bissell house to-day so they will moce this week. fast day. to make cheese in new factory. We had some curd. RW. Mr. Campbell came here this E.e as he is joining the Mason's.

June 4. - Tues - Washed. Elsie & bale were here a while this p.m. also Laura. scrubbed the shed.

June 5. - Wed. - Helped Annie all day to move.

June 6. Thurs - Cold & rainy. Went for some {illegible} up to Bishop's. Practised. Cheese meeting to-night. wrote to {illegible}.D. this Eve. Laura was here. Dold {illegible} to Mr.{illegible} Ms. Lean.

June. 7. - Fri. - took a lesson this p.m. Stretched our curtains & made flower beds. Went up to Bishop's & Bissell's this Eve. Theo came out this Eve & is here. Was up to Bishop's & Bissell's this Eve.

June 8. - Sat. - Busy all day. Mr. {illegible} Price helped papa & Henry plant corn this p.m. they finished the piece. geo. {illegible} house was burned 4 p.m. papa & Uncle Hugh went to town this Eve. also Annie & Willard. Howard stayed here. Laura was over & we set out plants. Hyne & children came up for there 9 chicken this Eve. We have 21.

June 9. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Annie & Willard came up this a.m. & Elsie, hyne & children this p.m. Beautiful day Retired Early.

June 10. - Mon. - Washed & {illegible}. practised. went for {illegible} this Eve. Ms. Linsday died 4 a.m. {illegible}

June 11. - tues. - cleaning the kitchen practised. Went up to Ms. Jns. Walker's this Eve. Baby Eula's Birthday. (1 yr. old) Reed a card from){illegible}

June 12. - Wed. - practised. went to a meeting at Bethel church to arrange for a social (June 26) & had choir practise also.

June 13. - Thur. - mama painted the kitchen ploor to-day. practised.

June. 14 - Fri. - Beautiful morn. mama & Maura went to B. this a.m. practised.

Mama finished painting the kitchen floor to-night. Miss Edith {illegible} died 2.30 p.m.

June 15. - Sat. - took a lesson. Rainy this p.m. & Eve. Ironed this p.m. We took the milk to the factory 5.15 p.m. Laura was here this Eve.

June 16. - Sun. - Elsie, Hyne & family were here this p.m. Mama & I went to service 7.30 p.m. Quite a large crowd. Henry was up to Grandma's all day.

June 17. - Mon. - Washed. fine day. papa went to B. this p.m. Mabel Eligh & her husband

were here this Eve. funeral of late Miss {illegible} 1. 30 p.m. at C. G. Reester's residence. Algonquin.

June 18. - Tues. - practised this p.m. on Mrs. Beattie's {illegible} papa took Uncle Hugh to B. this Eve.bag + baggage.

June 19. - wed. - "Practising is the order of the day."

June 20. - thur - Howard came up last night & is staying while his mama & Mrs. {illegible} . go to the Burg to-day.

June 21. - Fri. - Annie came up for dinner & took Howard home. Moved into the takehen after painting. Eva & I went to Jean's this eve. & practised.

June 22. - Sat. - took a lesson. scrubbed up things at the hall Mrs. Jns. dalton & I went over to Read's cemetery for Roses & were at Kyle's.

June 23. - Sun. - papa went to B. last night & I get a new pair of shoes. Service 2.30 p.m. Not many present. Warmer. Elsie's came up for service, but went home right after. Annie, Willard & Howard were here for {illegible} & went to St. George's this Eve. I went early to bed.

June 24 - Mon. - Elsie's ten year Wedding Anniversary. Eva & I have been at Jean's to-day, & practised a good deal. "fine weather". papa drove to Alogonquin to-night as Uncle {illegible} is very sick.

is very sick.

Henry helped R. Bishop kill a pig after supper. Dr. Edgar Bissel arrived home this morn. I retired early to-night.

(June 25.) - Tues. - The Eventful day dawned clear & warm. We rose 4 a.m. & papa drove Jean & I to Maitland 5. 30 a.m. & we went to {illegible} on the 6. 20 train. (also Eva C. got on at B.) Had a nice ride + arrived at Mary {illegible} about 6.45 a.m. I went up to Daniel's 8.15 a.m. & {illegible} & I came back to Mary's 9.15 a.m. went to the Consent 10 a.m. finished our written papus & Eva played this a.m. I played 2 p.m. & we had a nice walk. Came to M. {9.20?} p.m. & papa met us there.

June 26. - Wed. - Bethel Social Cooked this a.m. + helped at the hall this p.m. Rev. + Mrs. Keough + Dorothy drove here 7.30. p.m. + went to Social. Had a fine time. Six pieces of 41st Regimental Band gave music. Arrived home 1 o'clock.

June 27. - Thur. - Grandma Manhard took a poor spell + Mama went up this Morn. We cleaned everything at the hall. Mama came home to-night. Finished planting potaotes.

June 28. - Fri. - Did upstairs work + Mrs. Bishop. Mama + I cleaned lamps at church this p.m. Was at Mrs. Floria's this Eve.

June 29. - Sat. Scrubbed.

Electa B. arrived in B. 5 a.m. & was at home 8.30 a.m.Viola Walker & I went to the woods this p.m. for ferns & earth. papa took potatoes to B. this a.m. Henry went to B. this Eve. Cool Eve.

June 30 - Sun. Mama, Mrs. Jns Walker, Viola & I went to Read's Cemetery this p.m. Warm but cool this Eve. Service 7.30 Eve. Thur was a blind man here 7. Eve.

July. /12.

July 1. - 'Dominion Day' Mama was not well last night but is better to-day. I picked 4 {illegible} wild strawberries to-day. Mason's Meeting to-night. Beautiful night.

July 2. - Tues. - Grandma Throop is 90 yrs. old. to-day. Henry went in & saw the procession. We washed.

July 3. - Wed. - picked 51 boxes of berries at Warner's to-day. Florena, Leoia, & Wilhelmene Kyle, {illegible} & Gladys Landon, & I picked.

very warm day & Eve.

July 4. - Thur. - Ironed. Gave Ruby Bishop a lesson this p.m. Retired Early.

July 5. - Fri. - picked 130 boxes of berries to-day. tired to-night Bathed.

July 6 - Sat. - papa went to B. to-day. busy all day. jean& Electa were here this Eve. Reed a ;etter from Aunt Sayah. Very Warm day & Eve.

July . 7. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. very fun present as it is as warm. retired early.

July 8. - Mon. - Mrs. Jns. Beattie & I walked down to pick berries this morn I picked 160 boxes. mr. Warner drove Mrs. B. & I home. Very Warm.

July 9. - Tues. - Washed. I went to picnic at Perry's Point this p.m. with Landson's (Fred's) 14 in our load. Had a good time.

July 10. Wed. - picked 95 boxes. Warm.

July. 11. - Thur. - Ironed. Mama went up to Wright's to-day. choir practise this Eve. Cooler.

July 12. - Fri. - picked 56 boxes. Had ice cream 5. p.m.Orange Walk in Kingston to-day. Willard went with the band

July 13. - Sat. - busy all day, Delightful shower 7 p.m.

July 14 - Sun. - Service 7.30 Eve. Quite a few present.

July 15 - Mon. - picked 52 boxes of berries. Rw. Mr. Campbell was here this Eve.

July 16. - Tues. - Henry went to B. with Sarah this a.m. & took the 11.30 train Wesr. for toronto to attend the 'Grand Lodge' of Order of Mason's.

July 18. - Thur. - Cleaned the cellar.

July 19. Fri. - Gave Ruby a lesson. Waked {illegible}. henry arrived (Hyne)

July 20. - Sat. - papa took a load of cheese to B. Busy all day.

July 21. - Sun. - Very rainy. the Masonie Service's postponed.

July 22. Mon. - Went rasp-berrying. Got about 8 quarts. Ochestra practise here this Eve. Mama is not very well.

July 23 - Tues. - Washed. Beautiful day. Haying time {illegible} here.

went up to Mr. Jns. Walker's this Eve.

July 24. - Wed. - Berring to-day. Got about 4 qts. went over to read's Cemetery This Eve with Mrs. Beattie A. we were at Mr. Kyle's Lawn {illegible} on Mr. Andrew Giwen's lawn to-night. Beautiful Eve.

Jult 25 - thur. - 7 yrs. to-day. Uncle S.B. & all the crowd went up the St. Lawerence for the day.Mama went down to Elsie's to-day & Laura went this p.m. Gave Ruby a lesson. Choir practise at church this Eve.

July 26. Fri. - Went to B. 11.30 a.m.

with Laura. arrived home 5.30 p.m. theo came over.

July 27. - Sat. - Busy. Ruby was here this p.m. papa went to B. 3.30 p.m. Was at Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. Beautiful Eve.

July 28. - Sun. - Elsie Hyne & family were here this p.m. Henry & I went to service 7.30 Eve.

July 29. Mon. - Washed. mowed the lawn. Orchestra practise here this Eve. "Mason's Night."

July 30. tues. - Annie & Howard came up this morn & we washed her sheets. Rainy this p.m. & they stayed all night. We were up to Mr. Flora's this Eve.

(July 31.) - Wed. - Annie & H. went down on the milk {illegible} & helped Mrs. Simpson cook to-day for the social.

mama helped Mrs. Knapp & i finished ironing. Henry & I went to the social to-night at Stone's {illegible}. Had a fine time. they made about {illegible} 30.00.

August.

Aug. 1. - thur. - Laura, Annie, Howard & I spent the day up to Grandma Manhard's

Aug - 2. Fri. - Gave Ruby a lesson. Mr. {illegible} was here for dinner as he is helping the men stack hay. I went down to Mabel Landon this p.m. Choir practise this eve.

Aug. 3. - Sat. - Rainy forenoon. Hyne was here for {illegible} as he started to town. papa went out to Mr. Will Collier's this p.m. Henry went to B. this Eve.

Aug 4. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Cool & showery. Henry has been up to grandma's all day. Retired early.

Aug. 5 - Mon. - 'Civic Holiday.' Washed. Laura was here this Eve. Showery to-day & cool tonight.

Aug. 6 - Mon. - Laura went Around the hon" Went to the post-office this p.m. Mr. Kyle bound our grass seed this p.m. Mabel L. Leoia K. & I planned to drive in to B. to-gether to-morrow thurs. Johnston was here all night.

the Steamer "Thousand Islander." Arrived at the Bay 12 o'clock noon + left 7 p.m. Arrived in B. 8.45 p.m. Had a splendid time.

Aug. 8 - Thur. - Rainy. Went upto Electa's this p.m. + rained all night.

Aug. 9. - Fri. - Came home 10 a.m. Was over to Mrs. {Ionapp's} this p.m. Very close all day + rainy Eve.

Aug. 10. - Sat. - Busy. - Gave Ruby a lesson this p.m. Viola Walker was here this Eve. Quite clean this Eve.

Aug. 11. - Sun. - Showery. Annie Willard + Howard came up this p.m. I went to service 7.30 Eve. Damp + close.

Aug. 12. - Mon. - Washed. Henry was up to the range this p.m. + papa went to Maitland. Laura was here this Eve.

Aug. 15. - Thur. - Was at Elsie's all day. Choir practise this Eve.

Aug. 16. - Fri. - Gave Ruby a lesson this morn. Nellie C. was here this p.m.

Aug. 17. - Sat. - Electa came down this p.m. We decorated the church for to-morrow

Aug. 18. - Sun. 'Masonic Service' 2.30 p.m.

{continued from last page} all went. Electa went home after service. Rev. Mr. + Mrs. Keough were here for tea. Laura was here this Eve.

Aug. 19. - Mon. - Washed. Orchestra practise.

Aug. 20. - Tues. - Ironed. Carrie + Blande Barton came up this p.m. Basket-ball this Eve. Mr. Amos Barton died 4 p.m.

Aug. 21. - Wed. - Finished ironing. Henry + I went to social at Mr. Will Colliers. 'S.A. Orchestra' gave music.

Aug. 22. - Thur. - Basket-ball this p.m. Choir-practise this Eve. I stayed all night with Mrs. Lockwood as Mr. Lockwood is away.

Aug. 23. - Fri - Swept + 'raised Cain' upstairs. Rainy Eve.

Aug. 24. - Sat. - Mama went up to Grandma's this morn to stay over Sun. Papa went to market. I have been busy all day. Laura was here this Eve. Rainy Eve.

Aug. 25. - Sun. - Henry went up to Grandma's for mama this morn. Service 7.30 Eve.

Aug. 26. - Mon. - Washed. This is Mason's night. Heavy Thunder shower this Eve.

Aug. 27. - Tues. - Ironed + scrubbed played basket-ball this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Beattie (Jr.) Pearl. Leslie McClugh + Mr. Campbell were here this Eve. Annie + Willard left at mid-night for Toronto + Howard is staying here.

Aug. 28. - Wed. - Luella D. + Geraldine drove up this a.m. + I went to the picnic with them this p.m. Mrs. Beattie (Jr.) Pearl + I were in the Booth. St George's Picnic

{continued from last page} Had a good time. Arrived home 9.30 p.m.

Aug. 29. - Thur. - Gave Ruby a lesson. Choir Practise this Eve.

Aug. 30. - Fri. - Cold. A few young people went up to Mr. A.P. Bissell's this Eve. to say good-bye to Electa. Henry + I went. had a splendid time.

Aug. 31. - Sat. - put up a stove in the dining-room. Charlie + Ethel were up to play with Howard all day. Annie + W. arrived in B. 3 p.m. Papa went to Maitland this Eve. Henry + I went to Brockville. Took a lesson this a.m.

September

Sept. 1. - Sun. - Rainy. Annie, Willard + Howard came up this B.m. I went up to Bissell's + Bishop this Eve. Electa took the mid-night train for Walpole {Jr.}

Sept. 2. - Mon. - Cloudy. Washed. + cooked rainy Eve.

Sept. 3. - Tues. - Dr. Thos. Johnson came out this p.m. + went to the fair 5. p.m. with his colt. I was down to Beattie's + Kyle's this Eve. Brockville Fair

Sept. 4. - Wed. - Mrs. Jno. Walker was here to-day. Ironed. We saw the air-ship ascend 5 p.m. Rec'd a card from Elva Mc. to-night.