Diary #6

June 01,1913

Sept 30, 1914

June. /13

June 1st.-Sun-S.S. 1.30pm. Service 7.30 Eve. Quite a few present

June 2nd.-Mon-Washed & mama painted part of the kitchen ceiling. Rec'd a letter from Mrs. Bishop

June 3rd.- Tues.- "King George's Birthday" finished painting the kitchen ceiling. Ironed. had a short shower 6.30pm

June 4th. -Wed,- Washed woodwork & mopped. Mrs. Jno.Walton & I went to B-- this p.m. Got a new dress. & other things. Heavy shower this Eve

June 5th.- Thur.- Was at Annie's all day to practice.

June 6th.- Florence Kyle was here this Eve. Papa & Henry drove "Prince" single-to-night.

June 6..-pm.- Cleaned the small cupboard. & mama finished painting wood-work to-day. finished planting corn yesterday. Heavy thunder showers this Eve.

June 7.-Sat.- took a lesson at Annie's this morn. Busy, "Cold"

June 8.-Sun.- Elise & children were here for dinner as Hyme went to New Dublim to his Uncle Juo. Orr's funeral. S.S & church this p.m. then I rode down to St. Georges with Annie & Howard this Eve. "Katie Elizabeth" Barton was christened at St. George's. Very cold.

June 9,-Mon.- Washed, received my parcel from Eaton's Mrs.H.Lockwood was here this p.m. I went to the post office this Eve.

June 10- Tues.- Mama went to B- with Sarah this morn. Ironed.

June 11- Wed.- Papered front part of the Telchern to-day. Practised on Mrs. Dalton's piano this Eve. Meeting at the church to-night to arrange for social. but nothing decided as yet.

June 12,- Thur.- Practised at Mr. Dalton's this morn. Papered this p.m. Was up to Mr. Walker's this Eve. Hillyard +wife+baby+Nattie arrived 1 sec. p.m.

June 13.-Fri.- finished papering-the kitchen at noon. practised at Mrs. Dalton's this p.m.

June 14- Sat- Took a lesson at Annie's this morn. Busy today. Howard came up with Jeant J 10.30 am. Henry and Hro. Bertha, also Annie, Willard and Howard went to town this Eve.

June 15- Sun.- S.S. this p.m. Annie and Howard were here for Tea. Service 4.30 Eve

June 16.-Mon.- Washed "Compins out tonight"(mama painted the spots on the kitchen floor. Practised at Mrs. Daltons this Eve. Rec'd letters from Laura S. and Elise M tonight. Mason's wrote to L.W and Ms.B- and Aunt Sarah this eve

June 17- Tues- Practised at Mrs. Dalton's this a.m and p.m. painted the floors to-day. Relaxed early.

June 18- Wed- Mama was up to Grandma's to-day Mrs Walson (Myrttle Mylles aunt) died last night. Practised this p.m.

June 19- Thur.- Annie is married 6 yrs. to-day. Annie and howard came up this morn and we washed her blankets. Papa, Annie and I went to the funeral 2.0m. at J.lo Easton's, henny and Jno. Beattie and Willard went to Irish Creek 4 am and came back 9.p.m. For fish. got quite a few.

June 20-fri.- Went down to Jean's on the milk-rig and took a lesson. Arrived Practised all day at Robertson's

and stayed at annie's all night

June 21. Sat- Practised took a lesson this Eve. Henry came down and we came home 10.30 Eve.

June 22- Sun.- S.S and church this p.m. Mr. Keough's farewell sermon. Quite a number out. Retired early.

June 23.-Mon.- Beautiful day. packed my suit-case fro to go to Prescott. papa took Jean, Miss J, Rowsome and J lo to Maitland to go to P- on the 3.00 train. Miss Daniels met us at the station. Went to the convent at Daniels all night.

June 24. Tues.- Very warm. "Day of Exam" went to the convent 8.45 a.m. finished 5 p.m. I played second to the last. Nearly so tired went ot the moccasin to see the girls of L. of thence up to Mrs. Bishop to spend the night.

June 25- Mrs. Bishop and I walked up to the road below the "Blue Church". By railiroad & then Mrs. Halfpenny met us there. Had a fine visit and went to the social this Eve. at Maynard Church

June 26.- Thur.- Mr. Will J. Barton drove us. (Mrs. Halfpenny Mrs Bishop and I.) to P- this p.m. Went to Miss Daniels for tea. called on miss mckenzie , Mrs. Johnston- this pm. and mrs. Conklin and bessie Cairns this Eve.

June 27.- Fri.- Was up to mr Bishop's this a.m and Mrs. Bishop and Ruby. I was went to the busp this pm.

Gert took Luella and I over to the burg. This Eve to the picture show. Stayed with Mr. bishop tonight.

June 28- Sat.- Went down street then up to B- on the 11.30 Train. Auntie met me. arrived home 12.45 noon. Mrs Hillyard Walker and babu were here this pm. bathed and retired early.

June 29.-Sun.- S.S this p.m. and Elsie's were here for tea. Our new minister. Mr Boyd. spoke for his first time. Think the church was nearly full

June 30.-mon.- Washed. Vivian McDougall was here this p.m. We went to for straw-berris. but did not get many.

July. /13.

July 1st.- Tues. very warm. Lawn social at Mr. john Edawrd this Eve. Quite a few went. I wrote to J.D and Mrs.Bishop this Eve

July 2nd.- Wed.- Grandma throop is 91 yrs old to day. mama was up to Mrs. Wright's to-day. I swept the church. I was house-keeper. Not as warm as yesterday.

July 3.- Thur.- Edna and Gladus and I cleaned the chuch this a.m. and they stayed for dinner. Choir practice this Eve.

July 4. fri.- ironed, I swept upstairs.

July 5.- Sat.- Busy. Very Warm. Elsie and Wyne went to B.- the

children remained here. Went down to Annie's this Eve & stayed all night as Willard went to the Burg.

July 6.-Sun.- A cool breeze. came up home (by way of the grave.yard.) for dinner and went to S.S and church. & remained all night. Mrs. Robt.Wood and Pearl also Rev.Mr Boyd were there for tea.

July 7,-Mon.- Came home 8.30 a.m. Cleamed the cistern & cellar.

July 8.- Tues.- Washed. Went to B- this Eve. With Annie & Willard to the band concert.

July 9.-Wed.- Mama and I went to St George's S.S picnic in Mr. Lyle's grove this p.m. Had a grand time. Heavy showers this Eve.

July 10,- Thyr.- Mrs. Gro and Mrs.Hillyard Walker & baby Velma were here all day. Choir practise & meeting to arange social this Eve. Everything O.K

July 11.-Fri. Henry finished haying up to Uncle's tonight. Mama Was up there to-day too. Clear & cool. Retired early.

July 12.- Sat.- Glorious 12th Busy to-day.

July 13. Sun.- S.S this p.m. Electa also Annie & Howard were here for tea. Church this Eve. The church was nearly full. Fine Sermon.

July 14th- Mon.- Washed. Preserved cherries. Scrubbed. mama was up to Mrs. McDougall's this p.m. Rec'd a leter from Mr.Bishop to-night.

July 15. tues- Florence & Leora yle were here to-night. Also gordon and Hillyard.

July 16-Wed.- mama went down to Elsie's this morn. Uncle S.R. phoned 10.30 am to find a way to ocme out. Papa went to Mrs. Ed. Easton's funeral then to B- for Aunt Sarah & Uncle Samuel. " We talked nearly all night."

July 17.- thur- Papa took our visitors out to Sheperd's this p.m. & went up to Wright's. Choir practice to-night at the church.

July 18- Fri.- Busy. Thunder shower.

July 19.-Sat- Cooked and busy. Jennie B was here this Eve. beautiful night.

July 20. Sun.- S.S and service this p.m. Electa & I went up with Mrs. Robt Wood after church & Mr. Russel called for us on his way home from B-9. Eve stayed at Burnell's all night

July 21. Mon.- Washed. Beautiful day & Eve. "Masons night"

July 22.- tues- Elsie went to town & the children stayed here.

July 23. Wed.- Was at Elise's all day. Came up to Mrs. Beattie's to practice for drilll this Eve.

July 24.- Thur.- Annies was here all day. also uncle and Auntie sent my provels away to-night. Uncle drove annie & Howard. auntie's & down to Annie's this Eve.

Had music. July 25.-fri.- Auntie & Uncle were at Elise's this a.m. and Annie's this p.m. Mama went down this p.m. Papa took Uncle to Shepherd's this Eve. Electa and I walked over to Mr. Kesters this Eve & Henry came for us.

July 26. - Sat. - Busy to-day. We took Auntie to town this Eve. Had a big line.

July 27. - Sun. - Willard went to a service in town to play. So Annie & Howard were here all day S.S. - this p.m. Service 7.30 Eve. Mrs.Boyd was out.

July 28. - Mon. - Washed. Practise at this church - this Eve.

July 29. - Tues. - Very busy. Henry went for groceries - this Eve.

July 30.-Wed.- The Eventuful day (auntes came ny auto) dawned beautiful. finished cooking at noon. Willard rode up and practised at noon. All the girls came to the church this p.m. I had a good practise. Cavine and Blanche B came here and changed dresses. I went to social. Orchestra practice 7.30. Eve for spcial. Miss Warner, Miss Beallie, Mrs. Wood, Miss Wales. Roy Darling played violins. Wilard cornet and organ. Also Mrs. Horton came for practise then we went over to grounds. Had a fine time. Made 90. arrived home 1 o'clock.

July 31. — Thur. — Uncle Samuel came this morn visited all day. Wrote to Mrs. Bishop this Eve.

August /13.

Aug.-1.- fri- Clarned up at the hall rested this p.m. Mr. Boyd was here for dinner. Uncle went to Algonquin on stage. & papa took Auntie to Shepherd's this Eve. I was at Mrs. Beattie's this Eve.

Aug 2. Sat- Busy. Papa and Henry in town to-night.

Aug 3.-Sun- S.S & service 2.30 p.m. Heavy shower just as church was over. Rev. Mr & Mrs Boyd was here for tea. also Annie & Willard. Annie & Howard re-mained all night.

Aug 4.-Mon.- Aunte came out on the stage this morn. & we visited to-day. Annie & Howard went home 4.30 p.m. Uncle Sam came out this Eve. I went to practise at Beattie's this Eve for drill

Aug 5. tues- Papa took Uncle & Auntie to B-. 9 a.m. & Uncle took 11.45 train west. For Elmira & Auntie would go to the Borg to-morrow. Washed. I went to Stone's Corner's Church this p.m. to practise. Came home 4.30 p.m. Misses Mary & Martha Ralh came here 5.30 Eve & remained all night. Mrs. Beattie & I were at Kyles to practise this Eve.

Aug 6 .- Wed.- the girls went down the road this morn. I ironed & went down to beattie's to help them. Arrived home 3 p.m. Rested. Mr Geo. Wilson put up new eve spouts to-day for us. Henry & I went to the social to-night. Had a great time.

Aug 7.- thur- Was at Electa's this Eve.

Fri.- Aug 8.- Ironed. Henry & I

& GeoSandons went over to Fred Reads for ice-cream this Eve. Saw the (asylumn property) all burned. Arrived home 12 o'clock.

Aug.9.-Sat- Sells-Fotto Circus in town to-day. Papa went to market. Very busy to-day. Warm.

Aug 10.- Sun.- S.S this p.m. & church this Eve. Also service at Stone's Corners to-night

Aug 11.-Mon.- Washed. Mama went up to Walker's this Eve. I was talking to Mrs. Halfpenny to-night.

Aug 12.- tues.- took diahhea to-day & mama took it to-night. Lizzie Kelly & Miss N. Kayla were here a few minutes this p.m.

Aug 13.- Wed- Mr Kyle was here all dau binding grain. cooked for picnic feel a little better. Dan Wright was here this Eve.

Aug 14.-thur- Bethel S.S picnic at Penny's Point. Reo Mr. Boyd came here by stage & want out with Landon. Nearly 100 were out. Had a fine time. Beautiful Eve.

Aug 15.-fri- Rec'd a card from Bertha & one from Aunt Sarah last night.

Aug 16.- Sat.- Not very well. but busy. Rec'd a card from Ruby to-night. Very warm & dry for this past week.

Aug 17.-Sun.- Very warm. S.S & church this pm. Heavy thunder. Storm 3.30 p.m. Lightening destroyed Mr. Fulford's house & barn on 6th Concess Cooler this Eve. Mr Jno. Walker was here this Eve. We had lemon-ade.

Aug 18.- Mon.- Preserved plums. I was up to Bissell's this p.m. Mason's night.

Aug 19.-tues- Washed with our new vaccum washer. Mrs. Dalton was here this p.m.

Aug 20.-Wed.- Mama went up to see Mrs. Wright this p.m. Aunt Sarah came by stage.

Aug 21.-thur.- finished ironing. Beautiful day.

Aug 22.-fri.- Papa took auntie to algonquin. this morn. Busy upstairs. very rainy day.

Aug 23.-Sat.- Busy. The men took 2 kids to town, this morn, to be shipped to Calgary to-night. Cleaned up this Eve. Beautiful sunset.

Aug 24.-Sun.- Heavy thunder shower this p.m. no S.S. Service 4.20 Eve. quite a few out. very cool.

Aug 25.-Mon.- Wasjed. Henry went to Maitland to meet L.B.D & Floyd Evaid.

Aug 26.-tues- Floyd is up enjoying a rainy day to-day. Made candy & did nothing in particular.

Aug 27.- Wed- Went to St. George's Picnic 2 p.m. Had a great time & helped in the ice-cream booth with Bettie Ross. Arrived home 9.30 Eve.

Aug 28.- thur.- went to Elsie's this morn. Had a good time. Wyne & children brought us up to-night.

Aug 29.-fri.- Minnie Throop & Auntie Sarah were here for tea. Auntie is at Elsie's to-night. L.D. Floyd & I pickled plums to-night.

Aug 30.-Sat.- Annie & Auntie came up for dinner. Beautiful day the air is fresh & misty to-night. Bathed. Papa took Auntie to M.- to take the 3.10 p.m. train for Prescott.

Aug 31.-Sun.- Elsie, Payne & family. Annie & W.Howard were here for dinner. All went to S.S & church this p.m. Annie took W. to town to go to Morristown to-night. He has been working there (threshing) a wlr. to-morrow. Henry K.D and I went to St.James Church Maitland this Eve.

September /13

Sept 1.- Mon.- 1st day of B- fair. Henry LD & S lord in the sights this p.m. Had a very good time ! Arrived home 4.30 Eve & had our tea. Retired very early.

Sept.2.-thurs.- Elsie & Wyne & Charlie went to the dair to-day. Ethel & Eulah stayed here. henry took L.D. Floyd to M- to take the 3.10 train this p.m.

Sept 3.- Wed.- Washed

Sept 4.- thur.- papa went to market & Henry went to B- for Auntie this morn.

Sept .5.-fri.- papa took auntie out to algonquin 10.30 a.m. to see the people & arrived back 2.p.m. Then they went to B.- bag & baggage. As she will leave.

on the morn train. Will & I cleaned the lamps at the church this p.m.

Sept 6.-Sat.- Quite busy. Bathed & retired early ( Have a new bag of g.sugar)

Sept 7.- Sun.- S.S this p.m. Service this Eve. Both largely attended.

Sept 8.- Mon.- Washed. Mrs. Robinson's sister was buried at Reads Cemetery this pm. Mama & Mrs. Dalton went over. Retired early.

Sept 9.-. tues.- Snowed. I did many other chores. Rec'd a card from Maud & Lining

Sept 10.- Wed.- finished ironing 10 a.m. & went down to Elsie's. mr Boyd & Law-rence Shauff. (Mrs. Boys brother) were at Elsie's for tea.

Sept 11..thur- Helped Mrs Dalton get supper. Choir practise this Eve

Sept 12.- fri.- Quite cool.

Sept 13.-Sat.- Put up our box stove this a.m. F. Meloney & B Miller were here this 4 p.m. Mr & Mrs J.H. Foster arrived home 10 a.m. Boviard invited a few neighbors up this eve. Mama & I went over to B- . had a good time.

Sept 14.- Sun.- Mama & Henry went up to Grandma's this morn. S.S & Church this p.m. Quite a few present. Mrs B Miller sang two solos. Annie & I took Willard to B- 5p.m. & stayed for church. Went with Blanche & Jessie to Wall St. Enjoyed a frosty drive home.

Sept 10.- Mon.- Orielle Wright, Chas, Pearson & Henry went duck hunting 1 am. Annie & Howard went home this morn. Washed. Started cutting corn at Irene Easton's this p.m. " Lordge Night." beautiful night. Cold,

Sept 16.- tues.- Cutting corn

Sept 17.- Wed.- Ironed. Made pickles.

Sept 18.- thur.- Choir Practise

Sept 19.- frui- Was at Mrs. Dalton's on an errand this morn. Busy Upstairs. Wrote to Mrs. Bishop this Eve. Rec'd post form Mrs b

Sept 20.- Sat.- Went to B- this morn. Busy this p.m.

Sept 21.- Sun.- S.S this pm. very rainy Eve. no service this Eve. Sept 22.- Mon.- Dark & cloudy. Cooked. Wrote to Elva & Mrs. H. Walker this Eve.

Sept 23. Tues.- Cooked.

Sept 24.- Wed.- Pickled corn & made pumpkin pies. The corn cutters brought the machine here this p.m. & stayed all night.

Sept 25.- Thur.- Had a dinner for 16 men. Annie & Howard came home from Mouistown this p.m. & helped us get an early supper for the men. Mrs E. McDougall & Fletcher came here this p.m. Choir practise this Eve.

Sept 26.- fri.- helped Elsie to-day with corn cutters. Was at G. Landon's this Eve.

Sept 27.-Sat.- Busy. Threshing machine was here this p.m. But were not here for supper. Edna, Gladys, & I decorated the church this p.m.

about 30 of the young people went up to Mr. Wm. Easton's tonight as Maud just arrived home to-day. Had a fine time.

Sept 28. Sun.- Annie & I wentdown to Warner's this a.m. for Howard & stayed for dinner. Willard walked out this a.m. S.S Rally Day Service 2.30 p.m. Mrs. Daltons & I went to St Georgies this Eve.

Sept 29.- Mon.- Wahed. henry helped thresh at Jno. Beattie's & Kyle's to-day.

Sept 30.- I helped Elsie prepare supper for the threshers to-night.

October /13

Oct 1.- Wed.- First dat of P- fair. Beautiful day. Moved our stove in to-day.

Oct 2.-thur.- Rainy day. Mr. J. Walker, Mr. Flora & Fred Warner were here this p.m. Wrote to L.D & Mr. B & Ruby this Eve.

Oct 3.- fri.- Busy upstairs.

Oct 4. Sat.- Went to B- this morn with G. Landon's & had my teeth treated. Henry came in this Eve. Arrived home 11.30 Eve.

Oct 5.- Sun.- S.S. this p.m. Service 4.30 Eve. Large crowd.

Oct 6.- Mon.- Washed. Was at Dalton's & Kyle's this Eve

Oct 7.- tues.- Picked up potatoes this p.m.

Oct 8.- Wed.- Picked up potatoes at Brisells.

Jno beattie was here this Eve.

Oct 9.- thur.- Mama was in town to-day. Beautiful day and Eve. Choir practise.

Oct 10.-fri.- finished picking up potatoes to-day. ironed & did upstairs work,

Oct 11.- Sat.- Busy this a.m. Elise went to B- & the children stayed here. Went to algonquin with Will this Minnie & S went to Reo Mr. Boyd's this Eve. Relied late.

Oct 12.-Sun.- went to servie 11.a.m. Geo . Ed & Magie & Mrs Has. Newell were at Uncle Fayette's for diner. I came out to Bethel service 2.30 p.m. With Mr Boyd. Mr RUssel, Ms Nish was buried in Read's cemetary this p.m. I was at Mrs. Dalton's this Eve.

Oct 13.- Mon.- Went to B- on the stage this morn. To have my teeth treated. Was at Newell's for dinner. Annie & Howard were here all night as it is Mason's night.

Oct 14.-tues.- Mama was at Mr. Wright's to-day. Pages Sale this p.m.

Oct 15.-Wed.- Washed. I went down to Jean's & took a lesson. Stayed at Elsie's all night.

Oct 16.- thur- Helped pick up potatoes at Warner's tgus a.m. came home noon.

Oct 17.-fri.- Busy as a bee. Choir practise this Eve at Annie's

Oct 18.-Sat.- Rainy p.m. Fred Read's came over this p.m. & we decorated the church for thanksgiving.

Henry has gone for Uncle Hugh this Eve.

Oct 19.- SUn.- Henry brought Auntie & Howard up this a.m. Went to S.S this p.m. & all went to the thanksgiving service this Eve. Mrs Boyd sang a solo. Splendid samon.

Oct 20.-Mon.- Thanksgiving Day. All here for dinner. Mr. Boyd came out for his decoration in the church. 4p.m. Rainy night,

Oct 21.-tues.-papa took Auntie & Uncle home this p.m. & them went to a sale of Hotslun Cattle on fair ground. Swept the church. Annie & Howard are staying here & went down to Dalton's this Eve.

Oct 22.-Wed.- Mama & annie put on a quilt this a.m. Mrs. Dalton was here this pm & helped quilt.

Oct 23.- thur.- Warmer

Oct 24.- fri.- Rainy Day & night

Oct 25.- Sat.- Annie & Howard went home this morn. Electa B- came here this p.m. to stay over Sunday. Played game this Eve.

Oct 26.- Sun.- S.S & Service this p.m. I was at Electa's for tea. also Reo Mr.Boyd.

Oct 27.- Mon.- Washed. Reo. mr & Mrs Boyd came here for tea. I went to the meeting to arrange for Young People's meeting.

Oct 29.-Wed- Papa & I were in town all day. I visited Dr Dhaver's office. Mr. Andrew who died Mon. was buried this p.m.

Oct 30.- Thur.- Mama was at Dalton's to-day. I went

down this p.m & Mrs Halton helped make my gown for Halloween.

Oct 31.- fri,- "Cold" Went to the Halloween party at Mr. Jno Towsky's. Very large crowd.

Novermber /13.

Nov 1st.- Sat.- Busy day. Rifle Assoc Meeting to-night.

Nov 2.- Sun.- Beautiful Day S.S. this p.m. Wasted Mrs D. Bovaird for tea, Also Miss Mcmaster & Reo. M & Mrs. Boyd. Service 7. Eve. Large Crowd.

Nov 3rd.- mon.- Had an apple bee.

Nov. 4th.- tues.- Washed & cleaned the cellar.

Nov 5.- Wed.- Mama was at J.D Easton's to-day. Cleaned the wood-shed.

Nov 6.- thur.- Ironed went to Confirmation at St. George's. Lilothlmine Kyle & Lillie Fergunson's were confirmed. Jonnie B- recieved a phone message to-night.

that James Singleton was killed instantly yerterday p.m.

Nov 7.- fri.- Ironed. Went to the Young People's union & Choir practise this Eve.

Nov 8.- Sat.- Busy. Charlie, Ethel & Eula were to-day as their papa & mama went to B-. beautiful day. Mrs. Russel & I dug up narcissus & lily of the balley roots this p.m.

Nov 9.- Sun.- S.S & service 2.30 p.m. Reo. mr. Boyd was here for tea. I was at Dalton's & Beattie's this Eve.

Nov 10.- Mon.- very windy. Mason's Meeting to-night.

Nov 11.- tues.- Started to clean upstairs.

Nov 12.- Wed.- Busy upstairs. Papa is at Mr. Norman Moore's to-night.

Nov 13.- thur.- Took a lesson this p.m. Misty day. Went down to Annie's 4p.m. & we went to the S.S conventio at Algonquin this Eve. I played for Mrs (Reo) Boyd. Had a plendid time. Stayed at Annie's all night.

Nov 14.- fri.- Annie Howard & I went to Grandma's & spent the day. Went to the Union to-night. Debate.- Resolved that City Life is more beneficial than Country Life.

Nov 15.- Sat.- beautiful dat. Put on storm windows.

Nov 16.- Su.- S.S this p.m. Annie, Willard & Howard were here for tea. Service 7 Eve. Splendid Seemon. large crowd.

Nov 17.- Mon.- Mr. Gilroy was here for dinner. We sold

2 throughbreds wrote lay. Letters this Eve.

Nov 18.- tues.- finished upstairs.

Nov 19.- Wed.- Churned (first time ) Annie, Willard & Howard were here to-day. "Shooting Contest" & oyster supper this Eve.

Nov 20.- thur.- Hyme, Charlie & I drove to Prescott 9 a.m. H & C went to the Burg & I had dinner with Miss Daniels & saw the Bishop fanily. arrived home 4.30 p.m. Had supper at Eloise's & walked up home. Has been a beautiful warm day, & we enjoyed the drive.

Nov 21.-fri.- Helped Elsie pick chickens to-day. Maud Easton was here for tea. Went to the Y.P.U to-night. Papa arived home for tea after a two days trip to Lyn. The Masons cemented their stable to-day. Mr H. Mcdougall was here for dinner.

Nov 22.- Sat.- Busy to-day. Ethel was here til noon. I went to Mrs. Wrigh's 4.30 p.m.

No 23.- Sun.- Went to servie at Stone's Corner this morn with Mr. Bovaird's. S.S & service this p.m. Arnold Robinson sang at both services. Wrote to Mrs. B- this Eve. Gordon was here this Eve.

Nov 24.- Mon.- Washed.

Nov 25.- tues.- Papa went to Lyn this morn for 2 days. Henry, mama & I went to B- 9.40 a.m. & arrived

home 1 p.m. Took my dress to Mrs. Wright's then went to G. Landon's for tea as Annie & H are there. They came home wit me 9 Eve & stayed all night,

Nov 26.- Wed.- Churned. Annie & H went home this a.m. Mama went down to Mrs. Beattie's this p.m. Papa came home & we worked at the books this Eve.

Nov 27.- thur.- Mama was at E.M. Mcdougall's to-day. Mrs. J Dalton came up to go to choir practise, but no one else came.

Nov 28.-fri.- Snowing to-day. G.Landon & I walked down to Robinson's to take a lesson. Put up our coal stove & ironed this p.m. Went to the 4 p.m. social Eve at Mr. J.D. Easton's. Quite a large crowd.

Nov 29.- Sat.- Howard stayed here this p.m. & night while his papa & mama went to town. He & I went up & made pies (pumpkin) for Mrs. Lockwood.

Nov 30.- Sun.- S.S this p.m. Elsie & family of Annie & Howard were here for tea. also Reo. Mr Cummecford. & he preached at Bethel 7 Eve. Remained here all night.

December. /13

Dec 1.-Mon.- Cleaned cupboards & odd jobs. Tried out lard. Papa went to N. Dublin this p.m.

Dec 2.-tues.- Washed.

Dec 4.- thur.- Miss Barrow's is very sick & her sister came last night. They removed her to St. Vincent de Paul hospital this p.m. I was up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m.

Dec 5.- fri.- beautiful day. Cleaned the dining room. mama was up to Mr. Walkers this p.m.

Dec 6.- Sat.- Went to B- 8.30 this morn with papa. We took flowers to Miss barrow. Came home 5 p.m. with Mr. G Landon, Annie & Howard stopped here also for tea. Rifle Ars Meeting this Eve.

Dec 7.- Sun.- Rainy (Reo) Mrs. Boyd was out to church this p.m. Mrs. Wright (Sr.) was here this Eve.

Dec 8- mon.- went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m.

Dec 9.- tues meeting at church to arrange for S.S xmas free & I went home with Elsie's

Dec 10.- Wed.- Stormy. I came up with Kyne 7 a.m. ironed. Read took a load to Al-- to hear, Mr Cook, the famous Indian singer. In spite of snow & bad roads. I went with them.

Dec 11.- thur.- went for my new dress this p.m. went down with Wyne to-night.

Dec 12.- fri- Housekeeper for

Elsie to-day. As she & Andrews L- went to B- came home & went to "Y.P.U" & choir practise this Eve, Rec'd a card.

Dec 13.- Sat.- "beautiful day". very busy.

Dec 14.- Sun.- Mrs.R.Bishop, Mr & Mrs. Jno. Halfpenny were here for dinner. Went to service 2.30 p.m. & heard Reo. A.E Rummnells on Missions. Annie & Willard & LS were here for tea also. had a good visit this Eve.

Dec 15.- Mon.- Washed. Mason's night

Dec 16.- tues.- Mama was at Annie's to-day.

Dec 17.- Wed.- Papa & mama went to B- this p.m. Henry & I went to Electa's concert Orange Hall. Lond's Mills with Mr Bursell's load tonight. Arrived home 1.30

Dec 18.- thur.- Mama helped Elsie pick geese.

Dec 19.- fri.- Busy all day. Went to S.S. Christmas tree in Presbyterian Church. Stone's Corner to-night.

Dec 20.- Sat.- All the children stayed here. I went to town with Annie & W 12. noon. I came out with papa 6 Eve.

Dec 21.- Sun.- S.S. this p.m. & practise for Christmas tree. wrote to Aunt Sarah & E.J.T.M.R. this Eve.

Dec 22.- Mon.- beautiful day. mama helped Mrs. Jno Walker this p.m.

Dec 23- tues.- went to the church & hall this p.m. to prepare for xmas tree all went to the supper & tree this Eve.

& saw Santa. The congregaltion gave me $10.00 in gold. Had a small programme & arrived home 9.30 Eve.

Dec 24.- Wed.- Very Busy. Preparing for Xmas. Henry went to B- this p.m. Decorated our tree this Eve. Rec'd cards from Jennir B. Mrs.A.Walker.

Dec 25.- thur.- "Christmas Day" Elsie, Wyne & family here for dinner & Annie's for tea. Papa & Willard went to the Asylumn this Eve. Rec'd presents & cards by mail.

Dec 26.- fri.- Annie & Howard are yet. Washed the Mason's apron & cleaned up the church this p.m. Y.P.U this Eve. Reo.Mr.Findleson gave a talk on his trip to the Old Country.

Dec 27.- Sat.- Busy all day.

Dec 27.- Mason's St. John's Night.

Dec 28.- Sun.- Henry & mama went up to Grandma's this morn. S.S. this p.m. Service this Eve. Large Crowd. Christmas Service.

Dec 29.- Mon.- Straightened up at the hall.

Dec 30.- tues.- Washed. Henry helped at Uncle's to-day

Dec 31.- Wed.- Ironed. rec'd a letter & lovely hdkp. (one for mama)from E thef J.L.M.N by mail. Annnie & H- came up & stayed all night.

January. /914.

Jan 1.- thur.- " New years day." Annie & H- are here. Willard came out for tea & we played games this Eve.

Jan 2.- fri.- very busy day. Y.P.U this Eve. Steward Cole spoke.

Jan 3.- Sat.- Went to Annie's this p.m. no practise as only 4 were there. Stayed all night.

Jan 4.- Sun.- Came up 1 p.m. Staward C.- spoke. Wrote to L.D & Mrs. B- this Eve.

Jan 5.- Mon.- Election Day. Went to B- with Papa this p.m. & Henry came in for tea. Local Option lost by 104 of 7/0

Jan 6.- tues.- papa & Henry went to B- this morn & papa stayed till night. mama was at Mrs. Wright's to-day.

Jan 7.- Wed.- Warmer. George. V. kid. Maggie & Jneg. Slurgeon were here for tea. The Indian SInger. Mr Cooks. is very sick & unable to come here this Eve.

Jan 8- thur.- went down to Annie's 9.a.m. Took my lesson this p.m. Henry, Mrs. Jno Dalton & I went to the concert at Maitland to-night.

Jan 9.- fri.- Rainy. Have a cold so am idle. Jan 10.- Sat.- papa was in B-. Busy to-day.

Jan 11.- Sun.- S.S. this p.m. Service 7. Eve.

Jan 12.- on.- Stormy & very cold. Mason;s ngiht. Postponed no mail went to-day.

Jan 13.- tues.- very cold & blowing. 35 below Jno. Maud Jeane here to practise.

Jan 14.- Wed.- very cold.

Jan 15.- thur.- Beautiful p.m. & Eve. Maud came down this p.m. & we practised. & she went with me for the Al. Home (Mason's) in the Hall. Had a fine time.

Jan 16.- fri.- Cleaned at the hall this a.m. Annie & Willard were here this p.m.

Jan 17.- Sat.- very busy.

Jan 18.- Sun.- S.S & Service this afternoon. Mrs Bovaird came here at 4 church & Mrs Bovaird cam down this Eve.

Jan 19.- Mon.- Papa & henry took a cow away which was sold. Did a number of odd jobs to-day. Mama rec'd a letter from Janna S- to-night. (Warmer.)

Jan 20.- tues.- Washed. Stormy night,

Jan 21.- Wed.- Stormy.

Jan 22.- thur,- Mama went down to Elsie's this p.m.

Jan 23,- fri,- Busy. telephone meeting at n.a

jan 24.- Sat.- Meeting 21 the church this p.m. Rainy this a.m. & snowy this p.m.

Jan 25.- Sun.- Elsie & family came up this a.m. S.S. this p.m. Service Y. Eve.

Jan 26.- Mon.- Washed. Papa Annie & I went to B- this p.m.

Jan. 27. - Tues. Rainy. mild. Mama was at Beattie's this p.m. Wrote to Laura + Elva this Eve.

Jan. 31. - Sat. - Rev. S.W. Boyd was here for dinner. very bad storm + no one came to the meeting.

February- /14.

Feb. 1. - Sun. - Church 2.30 p.m. Annie + W + H were here for tea.

Feb. 2. - Mon. - Papa went to Dublin. Fr. Read was here for dinner. Put on a quilt this p.m. Mr. Alberton was buried this p.m.

Feb. 3. - Tues. - Annie came up + helped quilt. Stayed all night.

Feb. 4. - Wed. - Rec'd letter from Elva. Choir practise this Eve.

Feb. 5. - Thur. - papa + mama went to Lyn this p.m. Grandma {T.} looks worse this morn. papa went out to-night.

Feb. 6. - Fri. - Grandma died 3 this morn. Papa + Will T. went to

n. Augusta. {illegible} to aunt Sarah this eve.

Feb. 7. -Sat.- Busy to-day. Very windy.

Feb. 8. -Sun.- Went to Grandma's funeral at 10:30 am Annie's & Elsie were here for dinner. Our anniversary services this p.m. and Eve. Gladys. Georg. {illegible}I were baptized this p.m. Maud E. - was here {illegible}. Large crowds at both services.

Feb. 16. -Mon.- papa & I went to B - this morn. arrived home 6 p.m. Henry & Lillard went to B - today-to-night.

Feb. 21. -Sat.- Glady & Maison Hoiton came over this p.m. & stayed for tea.

Feb. 22. -Sun.- S.S. this p.m.

Service 7 Eve. Quite a few present.

Feb. 23. -Mon.- Washed.

Feb. 24. -Tues.- Mrs. Baton & Eurnice, Annie & Howard were here to-day.

Feb. 25. -Wed.- papa & I went out to Burnell's I took a lesson this p.m.

Feb. 26. -Thur.- mama is at Elsie's to-day. Wilhelmina & Vera layli were here this p.m. Choir practice this Eve.

Feb. 27. -Fri.- Very sick all day. 4 P.M. Social Eve at Mr. Hoiton's this Eve. but I did not go. A lovesome couple went to Mr. Harris McDougall's this Eve. Howard stayed here all night.

Feb. 28. -Sat.- Beautiful day. Very warm. Annie went to B - with papa. I feel better to-day.

March. /14

March. 1. -Sun.- S.S. & service this p.m. Elsie, Annie & family were here for tea. Annie's stayed all night.

March. 2. -Mon.- Very stormy last night & to-day.

March. 3. -Tues.- Annie went home this p.m. The men are shovelling out roads.

March. 4. -Wed.- Bright.

March. 5. -Thur.- mama was at Wright's to-day.

March. 6. -Fri.- Very busy. Mr. & Mrs. Lockwood & mama went over to Mr. Shawer's this p.m. "M.P.M" to-night

March. 7. -Sat.- snowy. Willard went to B - & Annie & Howard came up here this p.m.

March. 8. -Sun.- S.S this p.m. I went over to Read's with them & back to church this Eve.

March. 9. -Mon.- Howard's birth-day. metled snow & washed. papa went to n. Dublin mason's night.

March. 11. -Wed.- Helped Elsie get dinner for sawers. About 50 (3 loads) of live-stock went to the parsonage this Eve. Had a fun time.

March 12. -Thur.- not very busy.

March 13. -Fri.- Mrs. Walker was here this p.m. also Mrs. Read & Florence for tea. Also went to 4. p.m. & choir practise this Eve.

March 14. -Sat.- Busy. Helped Mrs. Halton get supper for sawers.

March 15. -Sun.- S.S. & service this p.m. Mr. Boyd's brother a minister preached. he is repres. of Worn. Aliance. Went to si George this Eve.

March 16. -Mon.- mama started a quilt.

March 17. -Tues.- Took a lesson. Papa went to Mrs. Boyd's (Sr) funeral 10 a.m. & took our piano to town went to a G. Balwick's {illegible} at stone's Corniis Dehood {possible name?} from 3 to 4 o'clock. Annie & Howard were here to-day. wrote to L.B.W.Y. Mrs. B. -

March 18. -Wed.- Annie & Howard were here today also! Practised at Mrs. Halton's wrote to Laura & Aunt Sarah.

March 19. -Thur.- mama finished the quilt. practised this p.m. Gro & Mrs. Halton took Annie,

Willard & Howard. Henry & I over to Mr. Halton's to spend the evening. Had a fine time. I arrived home 1:20. a baby boy amused in the "Juastins" home.

March 20. -Fri.- Busy to-day.

March 21 -Sat.- Busy. practising at Mrs. H's this p.m.

March 22. -Sun.- S.S. this p.m. Rev. Mr & Mrs. Boyd were here for tea & went to service this Eve.

March 23. -Mon.- Washed. went down to Annie's 4 p.m. stayed at Mr. Jaw's all night. saw baby Floyd Elvin Juastins

March 24. -Tues.- Howard & I walked up home 10:30 a.m. took a lesson this p.m. Sick cow "Old Jim" Dr.

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Stevens from n. augusta. also 6 neighbor men were here. Howard was here all night.

March 25. -Wed.- the were Mrs. Wright's were here for dinner. also Annie & How Mr. & Mrs. Alex. Robertson also Jean & Floyd called here "to change passengers" at noon. Suprise party at Dave Hudson's in honor of he & his bride & presented them with a kitchen cabinet. We did not go.

March 26. -Thur.- practised all p.m. at Mrs. G & Mr. & Mrs. Lockwood & mama were at Annie's to-day. also saw baby Juastin.

March 27. -Fri.- Dark & rainy. practised this p.m.

March 28. -Sat.- Busy day. colder & windy.

March 29.- Sun.- S.S & Service this p.m. went to St. George's this Eve

March 30.- Mon.- Practised this p.m. was at Mrs. D-S for tea.

March 31.- tues.- Ironed

April 1st /914

April 1.- Wed.- April Fool's Day. Mrs. J.D Easton was here for dinner. Rainy p.m.

April 2.- thur.- E & G. Landon & I helped Mrs.D take off paper to-day. Jno. took us to choir practise this Eve to Annie's

April 3.- fri.- E.L & I collected missionary money to-day. Had dinner at Mr. W. Easton's

April 4.- Sat.- Busy all day. Stayed with Elle & Eula tonight as Elsie & Wyne & Charlie went to B- also Mr & Mrs Jas. Ampoon stayed with me had sugar.

April 5.- Sun.- Charlie, Ethel, Howard & I walked up this morn. S.S this p.m. & service 7 Eve. Large Crowd.

April 6.- Mon.- Wash day. Mr. Will Chapman telephoned repair was here for dinner. Papa gave in his books to the council to-day

April 7.- tues.- Mama was at Mrs. A.P Bussell's to-day. I took a lesson.

April 8.- Wed.- Snowed all day. Sugar pastry. Under Y.P.U at the hall.

April 9.- thur.- Henry & I went to B- this p.m. I also to a sugar pastry at Baston's this Eve.

April 10.- fri.- practised. Choir practise.

April 11.- Sat.- very busy. papa went to B- this a.m. Mr & Mrs Wm. Easton & Jno. B cottle & Mrs Beattie (Sr) were here for tea. we had oysters.

April 12.- Sun.- "Easter Durn" Annie, Willard & Howard were here for dinner. Elsie, Wyne & family went to Ottawa to spend the holidat. Service 2.30 p.m. Retired early.

April 13.- Mon.- Mason's night. Beautiful day.

April 14.- tues.- Was up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. Elsie & Wyne & children arrived home this p.m. After a delightful time. beautiful night

April 15.- Wed.- took a lesson my rain coat arrived by mail. Annie & H- came up & stayed all night.

April 16.- thur.- washed for annie. Went up to Walker's this p.m.

April 17.- fri.- Busy all day. Went to a party at j.D Easton's to-night.

April 18.- Sat.- Howard is here. Papa went to prescott for feed. & took dinner with Bishop's. Had a ball from Rev S.W & Mrs. Boyd

April 19.- Sun.- S.S. this p.m. Heavy electric dorm this p.m. Sevoce 7 Eve. Not many out owing to bad roads & bad weather.

April 20.- Mon.- Cleaned the big closet & drawers.

April 21.- tues.- Washed. Went down to Annie's this p.m. for tea. Mr. Hora washed to-night.

April 22.- Wed.- Cleaned my bed-room.

April 23.- thu.- painted my floor. Ironed

April 24.- fri.- Ironed. Took down stout paper. Annie & I went down to the Bay.

April 25.- Sat.- very busy. Settled my bed-room. Gordon W was here to-night. Rainy p.m.

April 26.- Sun.- Rainy. No O.O or service.

April 27.-Mon.- Washed.

April 28.- tues.- Cleaned Mama's room & painted the floor.

April 29.- Wed.- Rainy ironed & Cleaned harness.

April 30.- thur.- Settled Mama's room & cleaned the spare-room.

May /14.

May 1.- fri.- Cleaned Henry's room.

May 2.- Sat.- Went to B- this a.m. We bought a new sit-cloth for our hall upstairs. I have a terrible head-ache.

May 3.- Sun.- Took an early morning constitutional. Down to Daltons for paltg fpr a cow. S. O. this p.m. Dewild this Eve.

May 4.- Mon..- Cleaned the shed.

May 5.- tues.- Mama was up to Grandma's to-day. I started to clean the parlor to-day.

May 6.- Washed. 7 loads of Theodor's goods came out at noon. & they can-loaded this p.m.

May 7.- thur.- finished the parlor & started the halls. Went to choir practise this Eve

May 8.- fri.- finished the halls. Annies & Howard came up to stay all-nigt

May 9.- Sat.- Went to the woods ( Walker's) this p.m. for flowers of machearth! Theordore Blanche are staying to-night in the house next time.

May 10.- Sun.- Went to Staward's woods for flowers . This morn. S.S & service this p.m. Vivian & Oscar & I walked own to St. Georgie's this Eve & Mrs Wrightford stayed here during service.

May 11.- Mon.- finished ralving Mrs Dalton, Edna & Gladys & I went for leeks to-night. Also Annie & Carrie & Blanche. Mason's night.

May 12.- tues.- Washed. very busy.

May 13.- Wed.- took up the dining toom carpet. cold & rainy this p.m. Sewed part of our piece to-day

May 15.- fri.- Cleaned the dining room. Made flower-beds.

May 16.- Sat.- Went to B- this morn. arrived home at noon. put down out new lino-leum in the dining room this p.m. Mrs Dalton was here this Eve.

May 17.- S.S this p.m. Annie's were here for tea. Rev. Mr. Calvel from N. Augusta spoke to-night. large congregation

May 18.- Mon.- Washed. Cleaned a cup-board & started painting it.

May 20.- Wed.- Ironed this a.m. gave the cupboard another coat of paint.

May 21.- thur.- finished ironing this a.m. Cleaned the large cupboard Dr. Jones. Precott died to-day. Choir practise to-night,

May 22.- fri.- finished settling cupboards this a.m. Practised this p.m. Rainy to-nigt. Papa went to Algonquin city to-night.

for seed corn.

May 23.- Sat.- Went to B- this morn & gave Bera Walsh a lesson also Pearl Woodo. Had dinner at Mrs Woodo. Rec'd a card from Mrs. B- to-night.

May 24.- Sun.- Colder. S.S & service this p.m.

May 25.- mon.- Sewing. Annie was here this p.m.

May 26.- tues.- Moved the stove to-night

May 27.- Wed.- Washed. Started to clean the kitchen.

May 28.- thur.- Cleaned all the wood work in the kitchen.

May 29.- fri.- Scrubbed the floor & settled the kitchen. Mrs Dalton Annie & I are ready to go to Odersberg to-morrow on the mocassin.

May 30.-sat.- Blanch woke us 2.45 am this morn as Theodore was worse & died 8 a.m. mama was busy till noon. & we are busy. Had to postpone our trip to Odensburg.

May 31.-Sun.- S.S & Service this Eve. Heavy electric storm in church hour. Henry & Gordan stayed at Shipman's to-night.

June /14.

June 1.- Mon.- Papa went to town this morn. Funeral 2.00 p.m. Veyr large crowd. a number of B. of L.E were out from B- Mason's service. Wrote to Mrs. B-

June 2.- tues.- Washed. Have Pearl W- a lesson to-night.

June 5.- fri.- went for Stella D- this p.m. Choir practise this Eve.

June 6.- Sat.- Went down to Elsie's for tea. Gathered blossoms to-night to decorate to-morow.

June 7.- Sun.- Decorated the church. Rainy no church. We went down to Annie's for tea & to St. Geroge's to-night.

June 8.- Mon.- Foggy & very close all. Annie was here for tea & stayed all night. Mrs. Dalton came up to-night & we played croquet. Mason's night.

June 9.- tues.- papa took L.D. to B- to go to P- this p.m. Mama was at Mrs. Wright's to-day.

June 10.- Wed.- Washed. Practised.

June 11.- thur.- Ironed went back where Jno. Mrs. Dalton & James Edna L.- Wilhelimene were planting potatoes. Had a picnic dinner & I helped them finish

planting after dinner. Went over to Read's & came up to Dalton's for tea to the grave- yard for roses this Eve.

June 12.- fri.- papa & mama went to B- this a.m. ironed & did house-work. Was at Mr. Flora's this Eve & heard the graphaphone.

June 13.- Sat.- Went to B- this morn & as Auntie has a terrible and came back & stayed . I helped her work. Gave vera a lesson. Went town street in the afternoon. I stayed all night.

June 14.- Sun.- Beautiful Day. REad & rested. came home with Uncle hugh after tea (8p.m.) Mrs Prene & Gordon are here to-night.

June 15.- Mon.- butchered 1 pig. Washed. Gave a lesson to-night. Metting at Bethel to arrange for a social. it is to be July 10. Annie & Howard stayed here all night.

June 16.- tyes.- Went out on fields willd- rig to take a lesson. nr. Geordie Dandon & Robt. nothel were here working to-day.

June 17.- Wed.- Raised the barn 11 men for dinner. Annie & H- went home to-night.

June 18.- thur.- Went for wild berries to-day. Got 3qts ( after preserved)

June 19.-fri.- went to B- to Ringling Boos. Circus. Rained all p.m. & cold. Arrived home 6.30 p.m.

June 20.- Sat.- Went to B- with Wyne & gave Vera a lesson. Josie B, Miss Dixon & Florema R were here for tea & evening.

June 21.-sun.- papa & Mrs. Lom. Easton went to N.A this morn to Thos. Johnston's. I went to Presbyterian Church with Maud & Ms Moot. S.S & Childrens Day Service this p.m. Went home with Elsie's for tea & came up to St. George's this Eve.

June 22.- Mon.- Washed. Practised. Mama painted the kitchen floor. the men started to do road work. gave Pearl wood a lesson to-night.

June 23.- tues.- Glady's & I went out for a lesson this morn. Went for services this p.m. mama was at Mrs. Dalton's this p.m. Very warm.

June 24.- Wed.- Practised. Choir practise this Eve.

June 25.- thur.- ironed. Cleaned the cellar this p.m. Nellie C. was here this Eve.

June 26.- fri.- Busy straightening the house. Choir practise to-night.

June 27.- Sat.- Went to B- gave Vera a lesson. Moved into the kitchen this p.m. Henry & Johnnie B- went to B- to-night.

June 28th.- Sun.- Rainy Day. no. S.S service this Eve. Just a few present. Hernperence Sermons

June 29.- Mon.- Washed, Rainy,

June 30.- tues.- cleaned up. Maynard social to-night. Gave Pearl W- a lesson tonight.

July /914

July 1 -Wed.- fine day. Busy around the hall & church this p.m. Maud E- came down here on the stage stacte to rain. 6. Eve. Social is postponed till to-morrow Eve.

July 2.- thur.- not a very bright day but a fine night. Annie & Howard came up 4p.m. & stayed till night. Practised this p.m. Very good crowd to-night. Proceeds were-

July 3.- fri.- Clean up day. Rested this p.m. Practised this Eve.

july 4.- Sat.- Went to B- with Wyne & gave Vera a lesson this morn. Busy this p.m. Beautiful day.

July 5.- Sun.- S.S & service this p.m. Went up to Electa's for tea & stayed all night.

July 6.- Mon.- Henry & I Helped pick berries at Warner's to-day. Mason's night. I practised this Eve. Picked 110 boxes.

July 7.0 tues.- Papa took me out for a lesson this a.m. Washed this p.m.

July 8.- Wed.- Elsie, Annie & I & all the children went out to prank throops this morn. helped Iruie all day. Algonquin social to-night. Annie stayed out to go. But Elsie & S & children drove home.

July 9.- thur.- Mrs. Dalton, Annie & I went to B- with John. I went to the Burg 9.30 left B. & arrived in the Burg 11.am on Steamer Nightingale. Malville Colett took us fro an auto ride 3 mins up the state road & then to their place for dinner. Did shopping & made three callo this p.m. them ran to catch the 5.30 boat to Prescott. Luella met us & we had tea with her & her father, Then I went to see the Bishop family & we came up to mait-land on the mocassin. Papa met us & brought us home.

July 10.- fri.- Picked berries at Warmer's to-day. 67 boxes. Very lived.

July 11.- Sat.- Went to B- with Wyne & gave Vera a lesson.

busy this p.m.

July 12.- Sun.- S.S. this p.m. Service 7.30 Eve.

July 13.- Mon.- Celebration in path to Prescoy. Picked 50 boxes of berries this am. Practised to-night.

Jul 14.-tues.- Washed

July 15.- Wed.- Picked rasp-berries this day.

July 16.- thur.- mama is not very well as I am house-keeper.

July 17.-fri.- very warm. mowed the lawn this Eve. mama was up to Mrs Wallet this Eve.

July 18.- Sat.- went to B- this morn & gave a lesson. Auntie came out with us to spend the day & went in with Uncle Hugh to-night. Henry went to B- to-night.

July 19.- Sun.- S.S & service this p.m. Mr. Second Bass {rescptt spoke. Rev Mr Boyd is at wall of to-day. Relived early. very cold. Frost someplace.

July 20.- Mon.- Went berrying. Practised this p.m. Gave Pearl a lesson to-niht.

July 21.- tues.- Papa took me out for a lesson this a.m. Washed this p.m. Practised this Eve. " Cool"

Jul 24.- fri.- Went berrying.

July 25.- Sat.- Went to B. Gave Vera a lesson. Busy this p.m. & relived early.

July 26.- Sun.- Mr Fairburn drove Aunt Elle & Ruby here just at noon. Went to

S.S this p.m. & all went to service this Eve.

July 27.- Mon.- Washed & mama & ruby went berrying.

July 28.- tues.- Mama & Aunt Ellen & Ruby went down to Landon's for dinner. Papa drove Riley & I up to give Pearl a lesson to-night.

July 29.- Wed.- Mrs. Bissel & Blanche were here to-day. I practised this pm.

July 30.- thus.- theu all went to Elsie's & Annie's for dinner & led papa took me out for a lesson this a.m. Choir practise to-night but only 4 came.

July 31.0 fri.- Aunt E & Ruby were up the road to-day.

August

Aug 1. Sat.- Papa took Aunt Ellen & Ruby to town this morning to go home. Very busy.

Aug 2.- Sun.- S.S & service this p.m.

Aug 3.- Mon.- Washed & practised.

Aug 4.- tues.- Bethel S.S. picnic to-day. at te McCullu place got below F. Keeles. Had a fine time Arrived home 8 Eve.

Aug 5.- Wed.- Edna & Florena K & I helped Mr. Beattie cook to-day. Went to the Pterbylerian Social this Eve. Large Crowd.

Aug 6.- thur.- went down to Annie's this p.m. to practise.

Aug 7.- fri.- Busy to-day.

Aug 8.- Sat.- Gave Vera a lesson this morn. Rec'd an invitation to go to the Ruer with the P.- Choir.

Aug 9.- Sun.- No S.S. Service 4.30 Eve. Patriotic

Aug 10.- Mon.- Henry & I along with 10 others went up to Clayton N.Y for the day. Arrived home to 9.40 Eve. Had a delightful trip.

Aug 11. tues.- Practised gave Pearl a lesson this Eve. Cooler.

Aug 12.- Wed.- Washed. Went to the Chicken pir social at Manhaid's this Eve.

Aug 13.- thur.- Stone's Corner's S.S. picnic this p.m. in Stones Woods. Mama went with Maud & Meriel E.- Choir practise this Eve.

Aug 14.- fri.- Rainy. Ironed.

Aug 15.- Sat.- Went to B & have a lesson. Busy this p.m. Horton E- finished binding here this p.m.

Aug 16.- Sun.- Went to Presbyleian Church this morn. with Maud & Mariel. & Maud stayed here for dinner. Also Elsie & family were here. S.S & service this p.m. Relived early.

Aug 17.- Mon.- Washed, practised this p.m.

Aug 18.- tues.- took a lesson met L.B.W ar Maitland this Eve.

Aug 19.- Wed.- Foggy a.m. but nice this p.m. for St. George's Picnic. Helped in the booth.

Aug 20 .- thur.- Practised this p.m. took L.D to M- to go home 1.30 p.m.

Aung 22.- Sat.- Gave Vera a lesson. Came out part way with Mr. Evell's. Have a head-ache.

Aug 23.- Sun.- S.S this p.m. Service 7.30 Eve.

Aug 24.- Mon.- Washed. practised. Took prince to B-

Aug 25.- tues.- took a lesson & went down to Elsie's

Aug 26.- Wed.- ironed.

Aug 27.- thur. Mama & Mr. J.D Eeaton are visiting at Mrs. D. Bovaid's to-day. Annie & Blanche Barton were here this p.m. Wrote to Aunt Sarah this Eve.

Aug 28.-fri.- Practised this p.m.

Aug 29.- Sat.- Rainy day.

Aug 30 .- Sun.- large S.S this p.m. St Geroge's this Eve.

September 1914

Sept 1.- tues.- Went to B- fair this a.m. with Elsie, Wyne & Charlie. Rained when we came home.

Sept 2.- Wed.- henry & Junent to the fair this p.m. Stayed for the show at night.

Sept 3.- thur.- mama was up to Grandma's to-day. Choir practise to-night.

Sept 4.- fri.- Gathered apples & practised.

Sept 5.- Sat.- went to B- gave Vera a lesson. Went down to Elsie's 4 p.m. as Eula is ill. I remained all night as Wyne & Charlie went to B-. Dr. Rutherland came 9.30 Eve. & said baby had a cold that settled on her nervous system.

Sept 6.- Sun.- Very rainy, Still at Elsie's

Sept 7.- Mon.- Washed & busy helping Elise

Sept 8.- tues.- Ironed. baby is improving.

Sept 9.- Wed.- came home on the milk-ing & we washed

Sept 10.- thur.- Mama was at Elsie's to-day. I have been busy.

Sep 11.- fri.- Picked Apples & grapes.

Sept 12.- Sat.- went to B- & gave Vera a lesson. Mrs J. Walker took a poor spill but feels better to-night. Henry went to B- to-night.

Sept 13.- Sun.- S.S & Service this p.m. Annie, Willard & Howard stayed here for tea. Retired early.

Sept 14.- Mon.- Henry went duck hunting to-night.

Sept 15.- tues.- Washed, picked apples this p.m. beautiful weather. Aunt Maggie was at Walkers to-day & came here to wait for the stage. Jo. Dalton went to P- for the engine to cut corn with to-day.

Sept 16.-Wed.- ironed. Washed & scrubbed the shed.

Sept 17.- thur.- ironed this morn & help Mrs. D- this p.m. to prepare supper for the corn- cutters.

Sept 18.- fri.- Withelmiene helped Mrs. Dalton again to prepare 2 meals . two men who will help us are staying here all night at the machine was set here to-night.

Sept 19,- Sat.- Mrs. Dalton helped us to-day . as we had 18 men for dinner & 19 men for supper.

grand weather. Howard is here and Annie & W- went to Ottawa fair fri. morn & will arrive home to-night. Papa went to B- to-night for feed.

Sept 20.- Sun.- I went down with Howard this morn & we were at Mrs. Warner's for dinner. Saw Mary & Lloyd & baby. S.S this p.m. Elsie, Wyne & family were here for tea. Service 7.30 Eve. Missionary Service

Sept 21.- Mon.- Cutting corn at Easton's. Washed & practised.

Sept 22.- tues.- Glady's & I went out for lessons this morn. Cutting corn this p.m. at Mr Robt Woodo.

Sept 23.- Wed.- Thunder storm last night. Cutting corn at R. Wood's Edna. Glady's & I cleaned the church to-day. The girls were here for dinner. G. Walker was here to-night.

Sept 25.- fri.- Rev J. W. Boyd was here for dinner. Practised thi p.m. Choir practise this Eve.

Sept 26.- Sat.- Went to B. But Vera was not able to take a lesson.

Sept 27.- Sun.- S.S & service this p.m. Relied early.

Sept 28.-mon.- practised. Stayed at Annie's all night.

Sept 29.- tues.- went out for a lesson this morn. jean brought me home. had 5 men there for supper. They were here all night.

Sept 30.- Wed.- Threohed Hue this a.m. Had 14 men for dinner. Went up to Woods this Eve. Gave Pearl a lesson.