Sept 01-1912 to May 31, 1913

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September. /12

Sept. 1. Sun - Rainy. Anni Willard + Howard came up this p.m. I went up to Bissells + Bishop this eve. Electa took the mid-night train for Walpole's

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

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

Sept. 4. - Wed. Mr. {Jno?} Walker was here to-day. {Joned?}. We saw the air-ship ascend 5 p.m. Rec'd a card from Elva. Mc. to-night she will come fri.

Sept. 5. - thurs. {Elsip?} {Polyne?} + children went to fait to-day. Gave Reedy a lesson + watched the aeroplane.

Sept. 6. - fri. - Cleaned up this a.m. as Elva is coming on 2.40 p.m. train. {Poleny?} + I went to town 12.30 p.m. The train was later arrive 3.20 p.m.

Went out to the fair grounds 4.30 p.m. saw the sights

Drove home 7.30 p.m.

Dr. Thos. remained here all night. Elva + I made good use of of tongues. Rec'd a letter from {E.JP.MR.?}

Sept. 7. - Sat. - Went over to Laura's + to the church this a.m. + over to Mr. Kyle's this p.m.

Choir practice this Eve.

Sept. 8 - Sun. - Went for a walk to the old place + to the woods. Went up to Briselle's this p.m. + thence to Bethel to service 7.30 eve. Elva is spending to-night with Jessie.

Sept. 9. - Mon. - Washed. Elva came home 10 a.m. We went to Mrs. Beattie this p.m. Henry came down this eve + we went down to Jean's to spend the eve.

Sept. 10. - Tues. - Made a number of calls this a.m. + were at Elsie's for dinner. Elva went to Mabel's for tea + I went home.

Sept. 11. - Wed. - Elva went to Mr. Geordie Tandon's for dinner

then this p.m. we went over to Read's Cemetery as the little Sunderland Baby was buried this p.m. We went up to Mrs. Bissell's afterward spent the evening playing games ete. also stayed all night.

Sept 12. - Thurs. - Arrived home 9.a.m. Elva went to N. Augusta 11. from with Dr. Thos. Mama is up to Ms. {Jill Easter's?} choir practise this eve.

Sept. 13. - Fri. - Cleaned up.

Sept. 14 - Set. - {illegible} to B. this

Annie + Howard have been up here all day as Annie sprained her ankle + is quite a cripple. Drove to B. Thos. eve + met the moeassin

Luella B. + I went down street. arrived home 11.30 p.m.

Sept. 15. - Sun. - J.B.LD. + I went to service 2.30 p.m. rainy. not many out. Theo was {hot?} this eve. The rain compelled us to stay in this eve. However we ate salted peanuts + sang till we were hoarse

Sept. 16. - Mon - Washed, J.LD. + I went to Beattie's this p.m. Papa took Annie + Howard home this eve.

Sept. 17. - Tues - Elsie went to B. to-day, + we kept Elva, Mr. J.L. Richies took the picture of our house this p.m.

{continued from last page} mama L. D. + I went up to Bissell's + Bishop's this Eve. "by the light of the lantern".

Sept. 18. - Wed. - Rainy. Theo was married 10.30 a.m. We read + amused ourselved to-day at home. Mrs. R. Bishop, Mrs. Jno. Dalton + Georgina R Mrs. Jno. Beattie, L. D. + I walked down to St. George's this Eve to see Edith Murray married. Had a nice walk in the rain.

Sept. 19. - Thur. - Went to Mrs. Dalton's for tea. Choir practise this Eve. then I went down with my lantern for "my girl."

Sept. 20. - Fri. - rainy. Luella went to B. this morn on the stage.

{continued from last page} went down to Warner's to pick apples but it rained hard.

Sept. 21. - Sat. - Busy all day. Gave Ruby a lesson.

Sept. 22 - Sun. - Service 7.30 Eve.

Sept. 23 - Mon - - picked apples at Warner's all day.

Sept. 24 - Tues. - Washed.

Sept. 25 - Thur. - Mrs. Jno. Beattie came up this p.m. + trimemd my hat. Mrs. Beattie (sr.) came up this Eve.

Sept. 26. - Fri. - Went down to help Elsie to cook for corn cutters to-morrow.

Sept 28. - Sat. - Helped Elsie get dinner for the corn-cutters. Went to the woods for earth this p.m.

{continued from last page} Rec'd a telephone message this Eve that Aunt Jane was sick just after Henry had gone to B. -

Sept. 29. - Sun. - Rainy all day. Cleared off {maly} this Eve.

Sept. 30 - Mon. - Cut corn at Beattie's + broke fart of the machine.

Oct. 1st - Tues. - Finished at Beattie's + were here this p.m.

October

Oct. 2. - Wed. - Finished cutting here 9.30 a.m. went to Dalton's. Mama + I gathered our apples this p.m.

Oct. 3. - Thur. - Washed. I did the chamber work. Moved to J. D. Easton's this p.m.

Oct. 4. - Fri. - Did the Oat's work. Went to B. - with Theo. this p.m. (4). Auntie is better but very weak yet. Plumbers are at her place cutting corn at C. Coles this p.m.

Oct. 5. - Sat. - Helped Auntie all day. Went down street 3. p.m. saw Laura so came home with her 4.30 p.m.

Oct. 6. - Sun - Laura + I went to Stone's Corner church this morn. Rev. Mr. Montgomery Allens preached. were at Simpson's for dinner. Went to St. George's Harvest Service 3. p.m. Rev. Mr. Code N. Augusta preached. Mrs. Simpson + Mrs. Murray came up to Laura's {forte] + Florance Kyle came here went to Bethel for service 7. Eve. {Quite} a few {illegible} Heard Mr. Flora's gramophone after church.

Oct. 7. - Made pickles. I picked wild grapes.

Oct. 8. - Tues. - Washed. Made wild grape catsup.

Oct. 9. - Wed. - Washed. Mr. Henry Tousley (sr.) was here.

{contined from last page} for dinner. He is plastering outside cellar door + window.

Oct. 10. - Thur. - Laura + mama went up to Grandma's to-day. Choir practise this Eve.

Oct. 11. - Fri. - Foggy. The men drew gravel for the cellar floor. Everything down cellar is picked up. Ralph Bishop came down this Eve.

Oct. 12. - Sat. - Took a lesson this morn. Moved our stove in this morn. Thunder-storm 12.30 noon. papa went to B - this p.m. Henry finished cutting corn at Robt. Stewart's this p.m.

Oct. 18 - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Elsie Hyne + family came up also Annie, Willard + Howard.

Oct. 14. - Mon. - Washed. Mrs. Jno. Beattie + I punted some (30) snap-shots this Eve.

Oct. 16. - Wed. - put a quilt on the frames to-day. picked our grapes. Mrs. R. Bishop came down thos p.m. papa went to New Dublin this p.m. + Henry went hunting.

Oct. 17. - Thur. - Eana + Gladys Landon + I cleaned the church to-day. Choir practise this Eve.

Oct. 18. - Fri. - practised. Mama + Laura went down

{continued from last page} to Landon's this a.m.

Oct. 19. - Sat. - Rainy a.m. Annie + Willard went to B. - this p.m. + Howard is to remain here all night. Mrs. Bishop + I washed the lamps at the church this p.m. Henry went to B. this Eve. We sugared + had "great fun."

Oct. 20. - Sun. - Mr. Bishop was here for dinner. Mrs. Bishop + Ruby came down this p.m. also Elsie's + Annie's all went to service 7. Evl.

Oct. 21. - Mon. - Washed. took a lesson. Picked up

{continued from last page} potatoes this p.m. Gave Ruby a lesson this Eve. "Beautiful Night".

Oct. 22.- Tues. - Aunt Maggie Throop came out on the stage this a.m. We picked up potatoes thisp.m. Rainy Eve. Farewell party at Laura's this Eve. They presented her with a suit-case. Rec'd a card from Elva.

Oct. 23. - Wed. - Rainy. day.

Oct. 24. - Thur. - Rainy. I went to Dalton's for sugar this a.m. Helped Elsie prepare supper for the threshers. very Rainy night.

Oct. 25. - Fri. - Damp + misty

{continued from last page} Went over to the school 3 p.m. to the "Thanksgiving Concert."

Oct. 26. - Sat. - Busy. Did some work over to the hall. Mr. Walker was here this Eve.

Oct. 27. - Sun. - Henry + I were at ANnie's for dinner. Service 2.30 p.m. Mr. + Mrs. Lockwood also Mrs. Cyrus Wright were here this Eve.

Oct. 28. - Mon. - Cooked. Mama helped Mrs. Walker prepare supper for threshers. Edna + Gladys Landon were here thsi Eve. 'Had Taffy.' Masons night. Thanksgiivng {pat} + dance at Mr. Kyle's.

{continued from last page} to-night. the 3 threshers were here all night.

Oct. 29. - Tues. - Threshed here this a.m. Annie + Howard were up. Papa is sick this p.m. I did up the work at the hall. Received a card from Aunt Sarah this Eve. Pretty tired so will "roll in early."

Oct. 30. - Wed. - 4 yrs. to-night since the surprise 'Bridal Party' at A. Throop's. Wilfred Barton + Eddie Welch helped us pick up potatoes (I included)

Oct. 31. - Thur. - Finished picking up potatoes 2.10 p.m. Hallowe'en spirits are out to-night.

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November. /12.

Nov. 1. - Fri. - Busy all day. Henry + I went to a "husking bel" at the "Right Honorable" Geordie Landon's' to-night. Had a swell time. supper included.

Nov. 2. - Sat. - Took a lesson + gave Ruby a lesson this a.m. Busy this p.m.

Nov. 3. - Sun. - Henry went up to Grandma's this morn Ruby + Mr. Bishop were here this p.m. a while. Service 7. p.m.

Nov. 4. - Mon. - Cleaned the shed. + other jobs.

Nov. 5. - Tues. - Cooked. Annie + Howard came up this Eve. + remained all night.

Nov. 6. - Wed Washed this morn + helped sort potatoes (Seven years this p.m. Eva died.) Papa started to collect taxes this a.m.

Nov. 7. Thur. - Rainy.

Nov. 9. - Sat. - Took a lesson Gave Ruby "" {a lesson}. Elsie + Hyne went to B. + left the children here.

Nov. 10. - Sun. - Annie Willard + Howard were here for dinner. Service 2.30 p.m. Quite a few present

{continued from last page} Mrs. Dalton + I walked to St. George's this Eve.

Nov. 11. - Mon. - Washed. Gathered some apples.

Nov. 12. - Tues. - Cloudy + damp. Florence + Leord Kyle. Edna + Gladys Landon + Flossie Metcalfe were here this p.m. + Eve.

Nov. 13. - Wed. - Rainy day. Ironed. Rec'd a card from C. Express Office + letter from L.D. to-night. Wrote to Elva + L.D. this Eve.

Nov. 14. - Thur. - Papa went to B. to-day + brought home my new hat.

Nov. 15. - Fri. - Mrs. R. Bishop + I drove to B. 10.30 a.m. Arrived home 5 o'clock. Had a

{continued from last page} fine day in spite of snowy weather.

Nov. 16. - Sat. - Busy. Cleaned the closet (big one), to-day. Have a sick heufer. Walked down to Annie's this p.m.

Nov. 17. - Sun. - Very quiet to-day. No-one here. All went to service 7. Eve excepting mama. Wrote to Laura S.

Nov. 18. - Mon. - Johny Beattie helped us kill 6 pigs this a.m. Papa was away this p.m. Mr. Wm. Simpson was here for dinner also. Cleaned the drawers to-day.

Nov. 20. - Wed. - Started cleaning chamber.

Nov. 20. - Wed. - Mama was down to Annie's to-day. Finished cleaning chamber.

Nov. 21. - Thur. - Cleaned aprlor + hall downstairs Choir practise to-night. Papa came home {tonight}

Nov. 22. - Fri. - Busy all day Was at Mrs. Beattie's + Kyle's 5. p.m.

Nov. 23. - Sat. - "Rose bright + early." Papa went to B. 6.30 a.m. with Mr. R. Bishop + I went in 9. a.m. with Mr. Geordie Landon's Down street this a.m. Sarah + I went for a walk this p.m.

{continued from last page} Böanche S. was in this Eve + we had music galore.

Nov. 24. - "Sun" - Stormy Ollie + I went to st. Presbyterian Church this morn. Object Lesson - "The Plough" Text. - Jeremiah 18.4. Also went to service 7. p.m. Text. - "Three seemingly contractions in the Bible" st. Math. 10. 34. Mr. Davidson one of the roomies was down for tea + spent the Eve. Had a pleasant time.

Nov. 25. - Mon. - Snowing this morn. but stopped at noon. Henry came in this p.m. for me. Had the first cutler-ride of the season. Mason's meeting to-night.

Nov. 26. - Tues. - Washed.

Nov. 27. - Wed. - Bright to-day. Sale at A. P. Bissell's to-day. Elsie, Hyne + baby, also Annie + Howard were here to-day papa came home to-night.

Nov. 28. - Thur. - Dance to-night in house at factory. Mama was down to Dalton's to-day.

Nov. 29. - Fri. - Busy. Practised.

Nov. 30. - Sat. - Took a lesson. Gave Ruby a lesson. this p.m. Mama went up to Grandma's this morn. Have been hustling all day. Choir practise at church to-night. Rec'd a letter from Gay Beattie to-night he sent for perscription for hives. for his wife.

December. /12.

Dec. 1. - Sun. - Elsie's birth-day. Elsie's were here this p.m. All went to service 7. Eve. excepting Mama + Howard. Sermon on the White Plague. Dec. Papa went to B. this a.m. for to send perscription to Gay + brought mama home from Grandma's.

Dec. 2. - Mon. - Rainy day. Papa went to Dublin to attend council wills Mr. J. D. Easton. Ironed to-day. Separated our milk to-night for first time.

Dec. 3.- Tues. - Went doen to Mrs.Jno. Walton's this p.m. Ethel Landon was here this p.m.

Dec. 4.- Wed. - Busy. Henry helped {thresh} this p.m. at Bishop's Choir practise this this Eve

Dec. 5.- thurs. - Cleaned up church {and?} hall. Mrs. Bishop + I washed The lamps at the church this p.m. Mama was up to Mrs.{Bissells} this p.m.

Dec. 6.- fri. - papa went to Lyn to-day. Busy. Practise

Dec. 7.- Sat. - Cookid {and} were busy. took a lesson. Rifle Ass. meeting at {halt} this Eve. Mrs. Bishop came down here

Dec. 8 - Sun. - "Anniversary Services" Stormy + windy. Rev. Wm. Philip prached 2.30 p.m. not many out Mary 2. Annie, Willard + Howard were here for tea. Service 7. Eve. Quite a few present. Mama + Howard remained at home.

Dec. 9. - Mon. - Washed. Annie + Willard went to B. + Howard stayed here stormy p.m. Rec'd a letter from Elva helped papa qrite quite a few letters

Dec. 10. - Tues. - Have a cold + am not very well. The men started to build the foundation of the horse-stable at the hall this p.m.

Dec. 11. - Wed. - Had Mr. Hayes + Mr. Jones for dinner Went down to Annie's this p.m. + remained all night. Mrs. Warner, Mary + Reggie were over- They got their new piano last night. It is a beauty.

Dec. 12. - Thur. - Willard brought Annie + Howard + {J} up this a.m. as he {helped guide} on the stable- Mama went up to Mrs. Wright's this a.m. + Annie +

{continued from last page} I got dinner for the men.

Dec. 13. - Fri. - Practised + churned Mr. Brock Cowan was here to-night to pay taxes. also Mr. Wm. Spicer this p.m.

Dec. 14. - Sat. - Papa went to B - Gave Ruby a lesson. Henry + I went to B. This Eve.

Dec. 15. - Sun. - Henry + I drove to Algonquin to Anniversary Services this morn + were at Uncle Fayettes for dinner + tea. Bishop's came out this p.m. + we all went to service 7. Eve.

Dec. 16. - Mon. - The men were were working at the

hall {stable}. Took a lesson

Dec. 18.- Wed. - Papa + mama went to B. This morn so I am cheif cook + bottle washer. Took tea with Mrs. Flora

Dec. 19.- thurs. - Choir practice at Annie's this Eve

Dec. 20.- fri. - Went to Christmas Tree at stone's Corner {ts}-night. I played for Mr. Campbell

Dec. 21.- Sat. - Henry + I went to town this p.m. Mrs. Bishop came home with us from B.

Dec. 22.- Sun. - Went to Stone's Corner Chruch this morn with Mr. Eastons + played Christmas pieces to Mr. Campb

{continued from last page} then Mr. Campbell sang a Christmas solo at Bethel 2.30 p.m. Elsie, Hyne + family were here for tea.

Dec. 23. - Mon. - Papa's birth-day + he had a fall off from a load of hay + cut his head. but is better to-night. Washed this morn + Ruby + I went to Flossie's concert at 1.30 Read's School. Rec'd Christmas cards from E. L. F. M. R. + Maggie Read + Charlie Orr.

Dec. 24. - Tues. - The carpenter finished working at the stable to-day. Been preparing for

{continued from last page} Christmas. Decked our tree this Eve.

"Dec. 25." - Wed. "Christmas Day" - Elsie Hyne + family were here for dinner + Annie + Howard came after dinner Willard had to go to play in B-. Had a good day + received a number of presents.

Dec. 26. - Thur. - Hyne + Charlie were up this a.m. Went down to Landon's this Eve. Had a 'dandy time.' Dance at Pott. Wood's this Eve.

Dec. 27. - Fri. - St. John's Night helped straighten the hall

Dec. 28.- Sat. - Bright day.

Dec. 29.- Sun. - All done to-day. {Service 1.} Eve. All went execept mama

Dec. 30.- Mon. - Washed the dishes at hall.

Dec. 31.- Tues. - Busy. Annie + Howard walked up. 4:30 p.m. to remain all night as Waimers went to Mallorytown. Mary + Bessie Easton Myrtle Myles + Mr. Campbell came down this Eve. Had quite an exciting morning playing ping-pong, authors, etc. Howard + I hung each a stocking

January /13.

Jan. 1. - Wed. - Howard got candy orange + a banna, + I just got an orange., from Santa. Willard arrived here just before tea + they went home this Eve.

Jan. 2. - Thur. - Ironed. Shooting Contest to-day W. Warner + Mr. John Tourley were captain's Mr. Towsley side won by 13 points. Went to the oyster supper this Eve at the hall. Had a fine time.

Jan. 3. - Fri. - Rainy. Willard was here for dinner.

Jan. 3. - (contin.) Our party at No. 40 Wall St. is upset again owing to the drenching rain. Wrote to the 'girls.'

Jan. 4. - Sat. - Gave Ruby a lesson this morn. Have a bad cold. Jessie B. came down this p.m. + ramained all the Eve. Colder.

Jan. 5. - Sun. - Fine day. Dr. Edgar Bissell gave a lecture on tuberculosis 2.30 p.m. Large crowd. I am not very well Johny Beattie was

{continued from last page} here this Eve.

Jan. 6. - Mon. - Very sick. Broke out this p.m.

Jan. 7. - Tues. - In Bed. very sick.

Jan. 8. - Wed. - Change for better.

Jan. 9. - Thur. - Itching. but improving.

Jan. 10. - Fri. - Sitting up.

Jan. 11. - Sat. - Downstairs all day.

Jan. 12. - Sun. - Read. + wrote to Laura S. this Eve.

Jan. 13. - Mon. - Mama + Henry washed.

Jan. 14. - Tues. - Dance at Warner's this Eve.

Jan. 15. - Wed. - Henry + Jno Beattie went to B.- with Willard to-night.

Jan. 16. - Thur. - Went out-doors for a while.

Jan. 17. - Fri. - Rainy. the boys arrived in B- on the 9.30 Eve Train.

Jan. 18. - Sat. - Papa is in B- Busy. Stormy.

Jan. 19. - Sun. - Sleighing again Ruby Bishop has broken out with the measles. to-day. Service 2.30 p.m. All went except me. Wrote to Sh.'

Jan. 20. - Mon. - Mama + Henry washed Stormy Eve. No lodge.

Jan. 22. - Wed. - Mama went up to Wright's. The men killed our beef heifer.

Jan. 23. - Thur. - Dr. Waddell N. Augusta was at Bishop's to-day to see Mrs. Bishop Sr. She is verey sick. Rainy.

Jan. 24. - Fri. Went up to Bishop's this a.m. Mrs. Bishop just broke out to-day with measles + is very weak.

Jan. 25. - Sat. - Papa + Henry went to market this morn. Henry brought the buggy home at noon. Took a lesson 7.30 Eve. + Jean + I played ping-pong. {tilt} the

Moon came up 9. Eve.

Jan. 26.- Sun. - Very nice day. Mrs. Wright sr. came here this p.m. as Sim + Lucia went to church. Papaa + I went to service 7. Eve. Quite a few present

Jan. 27. - Mon. - Beautiful Weather. Cleaned stove - pipes. Willard + Henry went to B - {to} attend Masonic Lodge of Instructions. 1.p.m. + papa went with Mr.Arthur Bissell this eve to the banquet

took a walk over to Kyles 8:30 p.m. We are alone this Eve.

Jan. - 29.- Wed. - Mama is down to Elsies to-day. the men went to the woods this p.m.

Jan. 30.- Thurs. - Finsihed pressing my skirts

Jan. 31.- Fri. - Good bye to January. Beautiful morn but rainy p.m. papa went to see Grandm Throop + was at Uncles Farettes for dinner. Thence to Auction sale at Mr. Perry Places

{Vertical text on the bottom left margin}: Cleaned upstairs thoroughly.

February /13

Feb. 1- Sat. - Took a lesson. Mama is not very well to-night

Feb. 2- Sun. - Annie, Willard + Howard came up this a.m. mama got up nearly noon. Servicr 2.30 p.m. Mr. Speers, Maynard spoke, owing to Dorothy {Preaghs} illness. She is gaining slowly.

Feb. 3. - Mon. - Washed. Mama's stomach is worse this p.m. + eve. Papa drove to B. to see the Dr. - the medicine he sent didn't do

much good.

Feb.4.- Tues. - Dr. Harding came out this morn. Annie + Howard came up. Have been busy all day. Mama is easier but very sore + is in bed

Feb.5.- Wed. - Mama got up this a.m. Annie + Howard went home after dinner. I scrubbed + cleaned up

Feb.6. - Thurs.- Henry has been chopping every day. Papa went to Mr. Jno. Dawson's sale this p.m. Mama is up + going slowly

Feb. 7.- Fri.- Mama helped me a lot to-day. Papa went to B- for coat, Henry is in the woods. Very Cold.

Feb. 8.- Sat.- Papa went toi B- to-day. Mr. Bishop was thrown off a load of hay in town + is in the hospital to-night. Mrs. A.P. Bissell + I stayed up there to-night as Mrs. Ralph Bishop is at the hospital.

Feb. 9.- Sun. - Came home 7:30 a.m. Ralph died 2.p.m. Service 7 p.m.

Feb.10- Mon - Cold. I was up to Bishop's this p.m. Choir practice here this Eve.

Feb . 11 - Tues - Aunt Jane + Uncle Hugh came here this a.m. I went up with them to the funeral at the house. Very large crowd. Stormy day but beautiful sunset. I helped Mrs. Lockwood straighten up the house + came home 5.pm. Papa is up there this Eve. Wrote to Luella + Aunt Sarah.

Feb. 12. - Wed.- Very cold. Henry is chopping.papa is up to Bishops this Eve. Gordon is here to-night. 9:30 + he hasn't started to "make tracks" yet write to Mary {Quartus} + card to Elva

Feb. 13. - Thurs.- Papa + Henry are both in town was at Mrs. Daltons on an errand. Was up to Bishop's for tea + stayed all night. Mr. Lewis (Lawyer) + Mr. Jas. Bishop's were there for tea also.

+ papa + Mr. Walker stayed all Eve till 9.30 Eve. Mrs. Bishop + I "talked the night out + the morn in"

Feb.14.-Fr. - Came home 8 a.m. Churned + picked 2 roosters. Went down to Annies 2 p.m. + walked {past} at dusk. papa is up to Bishop's this Eve.

Fev.15- Sat.- Papa was in town to-day. Very stormy, but moonlight night. Cold

Feb. 16. - Sun.- Service 2.30 pm. Not many present. Retired early

Feb. 17. - Mon.- Washed. Henry went to the wood this p.m. "Mason's Night"

Feb. 18. - Tues.- Mama went up to Grandma's this morn. Beautiful day. The men are in the woods. Papa went for mama to-night + i spent the night with Mrs. Bishop "Mrs. Bishop, Ruby + I fill a bed"

Feb.19.- Wed.- I came home 9.30 a.m. went down to

Elsies this p.m. Came up with Willard this Eve.

Feb.20.- Thur.- Mama is up to Mr. Bishops to-day. Choir practise this Eve at the church. Very Warm to-day + beautiful Eve.

Feb.21.- Fri.- Busy this a.m. Ruby was here this p.m. Papa went to {Fairfield} this p.m.

Feb. 22..- Sat.- Mama went up to Grandma's 11 a.m. + papa went to town. Grandma is quite sick

Papa arrived home 6.15 p.m. Mr. Pryne, Howard Bissell, + Mary Easton were here for butter to-day

Feb.23.- Sun.- Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. Service 1. Eve.

Feb. 24.- Mon.- Ironed. Mrs. F. Flora was here this p.m. Henry, Annie, Willard + I wen to Freckles tonight. It was fine

Feb. 25.- Tues.- Rose Early Henry Papa + I went down to Elsied this morn. they are saving wood to-day. Came home

2.30 0.m. Henry + I went up to see Grandma Manhard this Eve.

Feb.26.- Wed. - Was up to Bishops this a.m. Mama went down to Annie's this p.m.

Feb.27.- Thurs.- finsihed ironing

Feb.28.- Fri.- Went down to Annies this p.m. Howard has the measles

March /13.

March 1.- Sat.- Took a lesson this p.m. Worked at the books this Eve.

March 2.- Sun.- Mama + Henry went up to Grandma's this morn. Went up to the Church this p.m. Just 4 present + Mr.{Keough}.Went up to Bishop's + came home after tea. Stormy + blowing hard. Read + retired early.

March 3.- Mon.- Stormy. Washed. Papa went to New Dublin his p.m.

March 4.- Tues.- Papa, Mrs.R.Bishop + I went to town this morn. Arrived home 12. noon. Went down to Annie's this p.m. to practise with Jean, + Jean + I drove up to G. Sanders. Jean gave Gladys a lesson. Thence to Fairfield.

March 5.- Wed.- Luella Patterson came out with Willard to-night. Will Lowsley left B- doe the west to-night.

March 6.- Thurs.- Went down to Jeans to practise this a.m. Busy +

Then Mrs.M. Dougall came here 6.30. + went to the hall with us. Also Annie + Luella Patterson Had a fine time at the "At Home" Just masons + familys. Arrived home 3.30 morn.

March 7.- Fri.- Cleaned up at the Hall this a.m. Papa went to B this p.m. Mrs. John Marshal Nellie Caldwell's grandmother was buried to-day.

March 8.- Sat.- Papa went to B.-

March 9.- Sun.- Stormy. Service 7.p.m.

March 10.- Mon.- Annie + Howard came up the morn + stayed all day. Also Charlie + Ethel this p.m. Sale at Bishops this p.m.

March 11- Tues.- Henry + I went to party at Edna + Gladys this Eve. Ruby was here this p.m.

March 13.- Thurs.- Bishop’s things all went to-day. (or nearly all) also Mr. Bishop + Ruby. Aunt Ellen stayed here. Mr. Jesse Easton, Mr. David Bovaird + papa

took loads to Prescott + W.N. + W.G. took loads to Maynard.{Billy} Social to-night at Aunt Nic's. I went down 6.30 Eve. Quite a crowd. Proceeds {$}18.00. Had a good time.

March 14- Fri.- Mama + Aunt Ellen went up to Locjkwood's this morn. {Rec'd} a letter from Aunt Sarah last night. + paper to-night

[Vertical text marginalia]: Papa + Henry went to New. Millin for our new calf. It is coming 3 yrs. old.

March 15- Sat.- Has an electric storm 2.p.m. + rainy p.m. But clear to-night. I was up to Walker's

this Eve. Mrs.Jno. Hallpenny came for Aunt Ellen this p.m. Papa went to town this p.m. Papa went to town this p.m. "Just one week till Easter."

March 16- Sun.- Elsie, Nyne + Family came up this a.m. A Dominion Aliance delegate, Toronto preached this p.m. at Bethel. Retired early

March 17.- Mon.- Washed. Choir practse this Eve at the church.

March 18.- Tues.- Had the sawers here for supper. Wrote to L.W. + Elva

March 19- Wed.- Sawers here for dinner. Edna + Gladys + I cleaned up at the church this p.m.

March 20.- Thur.- Luella + Jno Patterson Annie + Willard were here for tea. Played ping-pong this Eve + had a good time. Mrs. Bishop + brothers were up to-day.

March 21.- Fri.- Was up to Mr. Walker's on an errand- Anson's wife came this p.m. Very windy p.m. + rainy. Henry helped saw at Warner's to-day.

[Vertical text marginalia]:" Good Friday"

Beautiful "moon-light nights."

March 22.- Sat. Cleaned stove-pipes. Took a lesson. Busy to-day. Ree'd 4 Easter cards.

March 23.- Sun.- Easter Sun. Elsie + family arrived 12 noon + Annie walked up at 2.30 p.m. Went to service 7. Eve. snowed a little

March 24- Mon.- Rainy a.m. Mason's Night. Wrote to Aunt Sarah + Laura this Eve.

March 25- Tues.- Stormy

March 26.- Wed.- Uncle walice a down pour grandma is not well.

papa + mama went up this p.m.{/} mama stayed all night

March 27.- Thur.- Rainy + Freezing. Telephone wires are breaking.

March 28.- Fri.- Cleared up. Mama came hone this p.m. Annie + Willard + Howard were here for supper + Annie stayed all night, as Willard went ot the Asylumn Ball. Mrs. Walton + I were up to Walton's this Eve. Then came here. Mr. {Price} was here also.

March 29- Sat.- Willard came up this a.m.

For Annie + Howard. Charlie + Ethel came up this a.m. Papa + I went to B- this p.m. Arrived home 6 p.m.

March 30- Sun.- Service 2.30. Elsie + Henry went up to Grandma;s this p.m. All here for tra. Mrs.Pennock did this p.m.

Marcg 31.- Mon.- Rainy. Washed. Papa + I finished up collecting business.

April /13

April 1. - Tues. - Mrs. Dalton + I went to funeral 1.30 p.m. + helped sing in the choir. Gordon + Jennie Campbell were here this Eve.

April 2. - Wed. - Hurrah! our phone wires were fitted to-day. Ironed + mopped. Wrote to Mrs. B.- to-night.

April 3. - Thur. - Stormy.

April 4. - Fri. - Stormy still. No news of {unintelligible}

April 5. - Sat. - Took a lesson this a.m. Charlie

{continued from last page} Art was here this a.m. Papa went to town 11.30 a.m. Mr. Prue was here this Eve. Colder. Snow squalls this p.m.

April 6. - Sun. - I went down to Annie's this a.m. We were at Warner's for dinner + over to Annie's for tea thence to Bethel church this Eve.

April 7. - Mon. - Washed Jennie Campbell was here this p.m. Mama went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this p.m. Papa was out to New Dublin.

{continued from last page} attending the council this p.m. Rec'd letter from S.D. + {E...}

April 8. - Tues. - Ironed. Mama was up to Mrs. Wright's for dinner + to Mrs. McDougall's this p.m.

April 9. - Wed. - Went up to Nellie Caldwell's this p.m. + Annie + Willard called for me at 7. We went in to Ollie + Sarah's. Mr. Davidson spent the Eve with us also. Willard arrived 11.30 Eve. Had a good time.

April 10. - Thur. - Howard stayed here last night so his mother came up this morn.

{continued from last page} Mrs. Jno. Easton + Mrs. Cole came this p.m. + Mr. Easton came for tea. Choir practise.

April 11. - Fri. - Rainy but cleaned up- Vivian McDougall came down 9.30 a.m. for butter-milk.

April 12. - Sat. - Annie, Willard + Howard went to Morristown this p.m.

April 13. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Elsie's were up. Mrs. E. M. McDougall, Vivian + I went to St. George's this Eve.

April 14. - Mon - I tore off wall-paper in Henry's room.

Spril 15. - Tues. - Washed. + I went down to Elsie's this a.m.

April 16. - Wed. - Ironed this a.m. Edna L. + I collected Missionary money out field's way this p.m.

April 17. - Thur. - Elsie + Hyne went up B- + left Baby + Ethel here Janet Campbell was here this p.m. Choir practise this Eve.

April 18. - Fri. - practised, etc.

April 19. - Sat. - Stormy

Rec'd a letter from Mrs. Bishop to-night- Cleaned the dark closet. Mr. + Mrs. A. P. were here this Eve. Also Howard.

April 19. - Sat. - Stormy.

April 20. - Sun. - 'All alone' Service 7. Eve.

{continued from last page} we washed this p.m. Masons Meeting to-night.

April 22. - Tues. - Mama + papa went to B.- this a.m. + purchased a number of new articles. Shooting on the Range.

April 23. - Wed. Ironed. Cleaned up at the Hall to-day.

April 24 - Thur. - Ironed.

April 25 - Fri. - put away stove-pipes + things in general - Mama in down to Mr. Dalton this Eve

April 26 - Sat. - Did our work + went down to Warner's to help Annie. as Mr. Warner (Sr) is very low. Mrs. {Hall} is there also.

{continued from last page} took a lesson this Eve. Thunder showers this Eve. Mr. Dalton + mama came down to Warner's this p.m. + I rode up with them. thrn Theo. was over.

April 27 - Sun. - Mama + I are nearly sick with bad colds. Service 2.30 p.m. Elsie, Henry + I went. Returned early 6.30 Eve with head-ache- Willard brought Howard here 7. Eve to day.

April 28. - Mon. - Churned + was quite busy. Shock of an Earth quake felt.

April 29. Tues. - Washed. Edna L. + I went collecting missionary money this p.m. Arrived home 6 Eve.

April 30. - Wed. - Churned. Howard + I went up to the "MIneral Spring" this Eve. Annie + Nurse, Miss Brassea came up this Eve + took Howard home.

May 1. - Thur. - Papered Henry's room.

May 2. - Fri. - Straightened up Henry's room to-day.

May. 3. - Sat. - Busy. Grand Weather Mr. Thos. Gilpin's baby aged 6 mrs. died. 10 Eve. last night. Papa took potatoes to

{continued from last page} town-to-day. Henry + Jno. Beattie went to B- this Eve. Took a lesson this Eve.

May 4. - Sun. - Very warm. Annie + Willard + Howard were here for dinner + Elsie Hyne + children came up this p.m. Edna, Gladys + Georgina L.- + I walked over to Mr. L. Gilpin's baby's funeral 2. p.m. at the house. Thence to Read's cemetery. I stayed at Kyle's for tea. Service at Bethel 7. Eve.

{continued from last page} seed oats this Eve. + Mama went up to Walker's. I planted flower seeds.

May. 6. - Tues. - Washed. Partly cleaned the spare room bed.

May 7. - Wed. - Finished that room + made soap.

May 8. - Thur. - Cleaned mama's + my room's.

May 9. - Fri. - Colder + hail. Quite of few of "we" girls went down to F. McTealfe's picnic around the school at Stone's Corner's this p.m. Had a good time. Arrived home 6 p.m.

May 10. - Sat. - Hurrah! Finished the hall upstairs to-day. Took a lesson this p.m. Papa went

{continued from last page} to B- this Eve. "very cold" freezing

May 11. - Sun. - S.S. + service this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Dalton + I went down to St. George's this Eve

May 12. - Mon. - finished sowing seeds. Cleaned the shed to-day. Wrote to Mrs. B. to-night.

May 13. - Tues. - Ironed. Mrs. J. Dalton was here this Eve.

May 14. - Wed. - Cleaned the parlor. Was up to the "Mineral Spring" to-night. Gordon (dear) was here to-night.

May 15. - Thur. - Cleaned the hall (downstairs) to-day + put down the Stair-

{continued from last page} carpet.

May 16. - Fri. - Rainy this a.m. I went down to Annie's this p.m. We were over to Mrs. Warner's for tea. I stayed at Annie's all night.

May 17. - Sat. - Came home 9. a.m. with Mrs. Robertson + Jean. Jessie B. + I went to the woods 4 p.m. Mrs. E. Mc.Dougall + Vivian were here this Eve. Took a lesson 6.30 Eve.

May 18. - Sun. - Willard went to B. 9.30 a.m. to play in the wst. for Sons of England to attend service at St. Peter's. Annie + Howard came up here.

{continued from last page} Mama went to Stone's Corner's Church this morn. S.S. this p.m. Service 4. 30. Eve. All here foe tea but went home immediately after. Wrote to L. W. this Eve.

May 19. - Mon. - Washed. (Scrubbed the (shed Mason's Night.

May 20. - Tues. - Started to clean the dining-room.

May 21.- Wed - Finished the dining-room. "Quite cool."

May 22. - Thur. - Ironed. Choir practise this Eve.

May 23. - Fri. - Elsie + Hyne went to B.- this morn + we kept baby. Practised.

May 24. - Sat. - "Victoria Day" Took a lesson on Annie's piano this morn. Worked this p.m. Worked this p.m. went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. "Beautiful day" James Dingelton came up this noon from Montreal. Kyle's {plone} was put in to-day.

May 25. - Sun. - S.S. + service this p.m. Retired early.

May 26. - Mon. - Washed. Went to the post-office this Eve.

May 27. - Tues. - Tore all of the paper off the kitchen to-day. Rainy.

May 28th. - Wed. - Painted wood. Work in the pantry Howard was here all da + Annie came up this Eve. I stayed all night.

May 29 - Thur. - Washed some of Annie's bedding. "Beautiful day" Stretched curtains + did things too numerous to mention. Choir practise this Eve.

May 30. - Fri. - Went down to Annie's on the milk-rig + practised came home 10. a.m. Ironed. Mama painted Kitchen ceiling. Went to Annie's this Eve to take my lesson. Rec'd a

{continued from last page} letter from Luella D.

May 31. - Sat. - Busy. Went to B- to-night with Jno. Beattie + Henry. Arrived home 12. midnight.